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VANCOUVER — British Columbia is aiming to eliminate cervical cancer in the province with the launch of Canada's first at-home self-screening program, Premier David Eby said Tuesday. The premier said starting later this month B.C.

ZUG, Switzerland — Chloe Primerano and Caitlin Kraemer each scored three goals as Canada blanked Finland 10-0 Tuesday at the world women's under-18 hockey championship.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government is warning residents of treacherous roads, cold temperatures and dangerous avalanche conditions as the year's first blast of winter settles in.

Keeping Toronto's staunch defence intact promises to be a big challenge for Argonauts GM Mike (Pinball) Clemons. Toronto has already lost defensive coordinator Corey Mace, who was hired last month as the Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach.

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A man in his 60s was seriously injured after being stabbed on Tuesday at the courthouse in Longueuil, southeast of Montreal. A 43-year-old suspect was arrested on the scene, and police said he could face an attempted murder charge.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,970.98, down 103.93 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down $3.82, or 4.40 per cent, to $83.07 on 19.

Stantec Inc. has snapped up engineering firm Morrison Hershfield, the latest in a string of acquisitions and broader growth that have boosted the company's presence in Canada and across the globe — as well as its stock.

Captain Josh Heard is returning to Pacific FC for the club’s sixth season in the Canadian Premier League. The attacking midfielder, who succeeded Jamar Dixon as the Tridents skipper last year, is set to play his 100th match for Pacific this year.

TORONTO — Weakness in financial stocks Tuesday weighed on Canada's main stock index, which lost more than 100 points, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 103.93 points at 20,970.98.

LOS ANGELES — Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl is out indefinitely with a left ankle sprain. The Raptors say the injury happened in the third quarter of Toronto’s 133-118 win at Golden State on Sunday.