Local News
B.C. man feared ‘hit’ because of a feeling, ex-Mountie tells inquest into deaths
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
BURNABY — A former RCMP officer says a man found dead with his wife and two young sons in Prince Rupert, B.C., told him days before that he had a “feeling” that someone was trying to kill them, not because anyone had actually threatened them. Former corporal Matthew Jones, now a constable with the CN ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers bring back Mike Siani, designate Andy Ibáñez for assignment
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Mike Siani off waivers from the New York Yankees and designated infielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment on Tuesday. Siani returned to the Dodgers after being designated for assignment last month. The 26-year-old played in 19 games for the St. Louis Cardinals last season, hitting .235 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks, veteran slugger Carlos Santana agree to $2 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and first baseman Carlos Santana are in agreement on a $2 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday, giving the team a veteran slugger who can help the middle of the order. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayer Leverkusen beats St. Pauli to reach German Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen reached the German Cup semifinals for the third straight season after beating St. Pauli 3-0 on Tuesday. Martin Terrier scored from the edge of the area in the 32nd minute, Patrik Schick volleyed home at the back post to double the lead in the 63rd and Jonas Hofmann added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MPs must close loopholes that allows extortion suspects to claim refugee status: Eby
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
British Columbia Premier David Eby says federal lawmakers must close “corrosive” loopholes that allow suspects in extortion-related shootings to apply for refugee status as the “paralyzing” situation undermines public confidence and commerce. There have been dozens of shootings aimed at business members of the South Asian community since the new year in Surrey, B.C., and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argos release veteran linebacker Wynton McManis ahead of free agency
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — Wynton McManis is on the open market. The Toronto Argonauts released the veteran middle linebacker Tuesday, a week ahead of the start of CFL free agency. McManis, 31, was set to become a free agent next week. “The harsh reality of professional football is that our sport is marked by constant change,” Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL players’ union interim boss David White says players have ‘no appetite’ for an 18-game season
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Don’t add to the NFL’s regular season as well as provide well-maintained natural grass surfaces for players. That was a main message from the NFL Players Association to the league. “Our members have no appetite for an 18th game in the regular season,” NFLPA interim executive director David White said Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-40 and Too $hort to bring Bay Area hip-hop to NFL Honors stage
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rap legends E-40 and Too $hort will bring Bay Area hip-hop flavor to the NFL Honors stage, performing during the league’s annual awards show Thursday night in San Francisco. NFL Honors will be held at the Palace of Fine Arts and air at 9 p.m. ET on NBC and NFL Network, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP MPP jumps to federal Liberals as Liberal MP eyes provincial seat and leadership
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
The resignation of longtime MP Bill Blair has triggered a potential round of political musical chairs, as the federal Liberals poach a provincial NDP representative to run for his seat and a Liberal MP looks to fill that provincial void. The Liberals named Ontario NDP member of provincial parliament Doly Begum as their candidate Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Huerter headed to Detroit in 4-player, 3-team deal, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons got deeper Tuesday by agreeing to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls as the centerpiece of a four-player, three-team deal, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The Pistons got Huerter and Dario Saric — who was just acquired over the weekend by Chicago — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends fighting to bring home B.C. man after 40-metre fall from ice wall in Colorado
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Friends of an avid adventure seeker critically injured after a 40-metre fall from a Colorado ice wall are fighting to bring him back to Canada to continue his long recovery. Vratislav (Vrato) Durech and his wife, who live in Squamish, B.C., were ice climbing in Colorado on Jan. 24 when he fell. Ever since, Durech ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
