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Igloo recalls over a million coolers over handle defects
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Odisha Police seize over 10,000 kg of marijuana in Kandhamal, one arrested
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CONCACAF Champions Cup: Saprissa stuns Whitecaps in last seconds
(Photo credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images) Ariel Rodriguez fired home a goal in the final seconds, lifting Saprissa to a 2-1...
Minnesota United, LAFC have high hopes after playoff runs
(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) The teams that lost in the semifinals of the MLS Cup Western Conference playoffs last season...
4 Nations Face-Off: Canada-U.S. Preview, Props & Prediction
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Quinn Hughes unlikely to join Team USA for 4 Nations final
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U.S., Canada square off again in 4 Nations Face-Off title bout
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Canucks F Drew O'Connor gets 2-year, $5M extension
(Photo credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images) Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O'Connor agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract extension...
Team USA D Charlie McAvoy hospitalized, out for 4 Nations final
(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was ruled out for Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final...
Canucks G Thatcher Demko (lower body) week-to-week
(Photo credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images) Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury,...
"In secular govt, one doesnot...." :Advisor to Telangana govt reacts to BJP questioning Ramzan move
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 18 (ANI): The Telangana government's move to allow government Muslim employees to leave work...
Protecting the ball key for Virginia Tech, Boston College
(Photo credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images) Boston College will try to end a four-game losing streak Tuesday when it plays an Atlantic...
"A an overweight man with a microphone": Jelly Roll gives tribute to "real heroes" at Invictus Games
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BJP slams Telangana CM's remarks on PM Modi, says it "only highlights Congress' failure"
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Rokkr coast past Heretics in qualifying action for Stage 2 Major
(Photo credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Minnesota Rokkr overcame an early deficit with ease on Saturday,...
Government of Canada invests over $1.1 million to drive innovation in the blue economy
PacifiCan funding will boost Vancouver Island's sustainable food economy, fuelling prosperity for coastal regions and Indigenous communities...
Government of Canada invests $6 million to drive growth in B.C.'s life sciences sector
Funding will help adMare BioInnovations create a 30,000 square foot innovation centre in Vancouver to propel local biotech research...
BC Awarded "Best Branding Award" at IndusFood 2025
SMPL Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 10: Bhikharam Chandmal (BC), pioneers of the iconic Bikaner Bhujia and a leading name...
Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old cemetery in northern Italy
ROME, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- Archaeologists working in the northern Italian province of Trentino have uncovered an ancient cemetery that...
Roundup: Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" finishes top five at N. American box office on opening weekend
by Xinhua writer Gao Shan LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 rounded out the top five at the...
Member of Parliament Taleeb Noormohamed to make funding announcement in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament (Vancouver Granville), will make a funding announcement on Monday. He will make...
Government of Canada Celebrates Launch of the $5-Billion Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program
February 21, 2025 North Vancouver, British Columbia Natural Resources Canada Indigenous...
Government of Canada Supports Increased Indigenous Participationin British Columbia's Natural Resources Economy
Natural Resources Canada has provided $6.2 million in investment to seven Indigenous-led projects in development in British Columbia...
Traditional Chinese medicine boosts Vancouver residents' wellbeing
Acupuncture, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine with a history spanning over 2,000 years, was recognized by the UNESCO in...
Enhancing business services in both official languages in British Columbia and supporting youth employment in the west by investing nearly $1.9 million for the enhancement of official languages
VANCOUVER, February 19, 2025 Ensuring that businesses in British Columbia can offer services in both official languages is an essential...
Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to be presented to three Canadians from the Vancouver Area
Surrey, BC - The Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will present the...
The Government of Canada invests in the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, February 13, 2025 When cultural institutions and universities work together, they create vibrant spaces where art and...
Government of Canada to announce support for cultural infrastructure in Vancouver
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Government of Canada invests in infrastructure projects in British Columbia and Alberta to connect communities and regions across the country
February 12, 2025 North Vancouver, British Columbia Transport Canada Strong supply chains are essential to...
The Government of Canada is reducing emissions at British Columbia ports
February 11, 2025 Victoria, British Columbia Transport Canada Building a clean transportation system and...
Minister of Transport and Internal Trade to make a significant announcement regarding infrastructure projects
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Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence to attend Invictus Games 2025 in Vancouver and Whistler
Vancouver, BC - The Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will participate...
NRC IRAP and Innovate BC invest in British Columbia cleantech projects through BC Fast Pilot program
Funding will help 12 companies pilot technologies that will support the development of a more sustainable, inclusive and innovative...
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