3+ hour, 9+ min ago  (907+ words) VANCOUVER " Filling an Isma'l Kon-sized hole in Canada's lineup won't be easy as the country continues its World Cup quest. The central midfielder underwent successful surgery Thursday night after the tibia and fibula in his left leg were broken during…...

6+ hour, 40+ min ago  (578+ words) The federal government is giving provinces and territories an additional $5. 4 billion over two years for the national $10-a-day child-care program, money the minister is framing as stabilizing the program. The program that started rolling out across the country in 2021 set…...

5+ hour ago  (156+ words) OTTAWA " The federal government is levying a temporary 10 per cent tariff on some imported canned vegetables to help domestic vegetable growers. The Department of Finance says the move addresses critical circumstances and immediate challenges the Canadian canned vegetable industry faces....

4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (318+ words) NANAIMO " There are deals to be had for sharp-eyed bargain hunters at a popular Nanaimo event promoting sustainability and affordability. The first of two Nanaimo Recycles Trunk Sales takes place Saturday, June 20, between 9 a. m. and 2 p. m. at the Nanaimo North Town Centre…...

11+ hour, 50+ min ago  (269+ words) NANAIMO " A popular summer event with people of all ages racing down one of the Harbour City's famously steep hills is back this summer. The Hub City Soap Box Derby returns to Nanaimo's Wall St. on Aug. 15, starting at 9 a. m. , with…...

7+ hour, 40+ min ago  (175+ words) OTTAWA " The RCMP says it worked with international partners to deal a blow to cybercriminals who trick users into downloading malicious files disguised as legitimate computer updates. Investigators say Soc Gholish malware " linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp…...

20+ hour, 5+ min ago  (559+ words) After seven games without a victory, the Canadian men's soccer team has finally won a match at the World Cup. Jonathan David scored a hat trick as Canada thumped Qatar 6-0 at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium on Thursday, leaving no doubt…...

18+ hour ago  (650+ words) It marks a major triumph for a team that failed to get out of the group stage in 2022 and now has won twice on home soil in front of jubilant crowds. Mexico players celebrated at midfield and waved to the…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (297+ words) NANAIMO " A durable and modular mini outdoor soccer pitch might be coming to the Harbour City. A recommendation was made for City council to submit an expression of interest to install a mini-pitch in Beban Park through the Mini Peaks…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (283+ words) NEW YORK " The Edmonton Oilers have been given clearance by the NHL to hire Mike Babcock as head coach after the league concluded an investigation into his conduct while with Columbus in 2023. The NHL Players" Association requested the investigation after…...