10 h. ago Costco selling exclusive lottery tickets is unfair, say small B.C. retailers

Costco stores in B.C. are getting exclusive rights to sell Scratch and Win tickets called 20 Dollar Hit, along with special Christmas lottery packages.

Economics

11 h. ago Former Oiler Troy Stecher finding a home in Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup

'I don’t think it came down to me being a poor player ... just numbers'

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13 h. ago EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the wetlands it covers, building on a Supreme Court decision two years ago that removed federal protections for significant areas. When finalized, the new “Waters of the United States” rule will ensure […]

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17 h. ago Nigeria coach claims ’voodoo’ by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying

A Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout, Nigeria coach Eric Chelle claimed after the African soccer power was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Congo won the African playoff final late Sunday in a penalty shootout — getting two saves from a substitute goalkeeper sent on late in extra […]

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17 h. ago Plan to transform Toronto office building into huge tower slapped down by City

An ambitious plan to plop a tower on top of an existing office building has been slapped down by planners.The late 2021 proposal from Slate Asset Management, seeking to add new levels above the Modernist-style 1968-built Padulo Building at 1 St. Clair W., has hit a snag. A new report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed 49-storey development, throwing a wrench in the Gensler-designed development.And the impending refusal actually has nothing to do with height.First tabled in December 2021, the plan calls for the current 12-storey office building to be retained, expanded, and modernized, while two neighbouring low-rises at 11 and 13 St. Clair W. — home to Shenanigans Pub and a Pizzaiolo location — would be razed to make way for the new building.The office building would be renovated and expanded, while the two retail properties on the right would be torn down. Image via Google Street View.However, a Nov. 10 report recommending refusal of the project cuts the p...

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18 h. ago Canucks Live: Cup champs up next after Vancouver’s best win of the season

Look forward to a late-afternoon clash with the Cup champion Florida Panthers today.

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18 h. ago Canucks Live: UPDATE: Mancini to Abby opens Kampf roster spot, Cup champs next after Vancouver’s best win of season

Look forward to a late-afternoon clash with the Cup champion Florida Panthers today.

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18 h. ago Canucks Live: UPDATE: Kampf makes debut, Patera gets net, Garland out with ‘tweak’, Cup champs next after best win of season

Look forward to a late-afternoon clash with the Cup champion Florida Panthers today.

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18 h. ago David Kampf shares goodbye message to Toronto, Maple Leafs recall Jacob Quillan

Waived centre posted a thank-you note on Instagram after signing with the Vancouver Canucks.

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19 h. ago Lumineers added to Rock the Park 2026 lineup: 'Beyond excited'

Rock the Park has announced another headliner for its 2026 lineup.  Grammy-nominated The Lumineers will play on Wednesday July 15, alongside special guests Dylan Gossett, Michael Marcagi and others yet to be announced.  The multi-day music festival – which brings thousands to downtown London’s Harris Park every year – runs from July 15 to 18.  […]

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20 h. ago Canucks Schedule: Why more than David Kampf needed for consistent improvement

'David has been a player our scouting staff followed over the years. I like what he brings. My hope is this could potentially be a long-term fit for us.' — Canucks GM Patrik Allvin

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20 h. ago Canucks Coffee: Who is the real Lukas Reichel? Maybe he should wing it

'Lukas is still very young and a very highly skilled player. I don't know if it's really fair to judge him here when he didn't play much centre in the NHL' — Canucks GM Patrik Allvin

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22 h. ago Landslide strikes bus on mountain pass in Vietnam, killing 6

The earth and rocks collapsed onto the bus late Sunday as it was traveling through the Khanh Le pass in the central highlands.

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22 h. ago New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills

WASHINGTON (AP) — More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep on the lights and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of consumer data — a warning sign for the U.S. economy and another political headache for President Donald Trump. Past due balances to utility companies jumped 9.7% annually to […]

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30 h. ago Korean Giants Pledge Record Investments to Spur Growth at Home

South Korea’s biggest conglomerates have pledged to invest more than $550 billion at home, in a move meant to show that the country’s industrial engine will remain firmly rooted even as Seoul deepens economic ties with Washington.

Sport

33 h. ago Canucks Player Grades: Return of Quinn Hughes a big assist in 6

Hughes had three assists in a five-goal third period as the Canucks scored three times in 1:40. Captain finished with third four-assist game of career

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33 h. ago À VOIR : Les Canucks marquent trois fois en moins de deux minutes

Le club de Vancouver a connu une fantastique séquence en troisième période, ce qui lui a permis de vaincre le Lightning.

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35 h. ago Saskatchewan Roughriders beat Montreal Alouettes for fifth Grey Cup

The Roughriders won their fifth Grey Cup title with a clutch late defensive stand to defeat the Alouettes 25-17 in Winnipeg.

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54 h. ago Maple Leafs waste strong road effort in late letdown loss to Hawks

The Maple Leafs welcomed Joseph Woll back, but their losing streak remains a going concern. They couldn’t protect a one-goal lead — or capitalize on great chances to increase it — in falling 3-2 at the United Center, their fifth straight setback and dropping them to 8-9-2. Woll, in his first start in net since April 17 after leaving […]

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58 h. ago Canucks getting tighter at centre ice with signing of David Kampf

Kampf may take a lead role on the Canucks penalty kill, which is currently the worst in the NHL. He'll also surely help ease the load on faceoffs that's fallen on Elias Pettersson

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