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Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data

StatCan’s report doesn’t provide the specific reasons for hospitalizations, but a member of the senior leadership team at Women's College Hospital in Toronto says Black populations are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses.

Jun 29, 2025 3:00 AM Read more >

Cowichan Lake camper rescued after bat bite

Coming to the aid of a camper with a bat bite was “a first” for Cowichan Search and Rescue, which has been around since 1962.

Jun 29, 2025 1:03 AM Read more >

Who is Ilya Safonov, the Canucks' latest trade acquisition?

The Vancouver Canucks had a busy day on Saturday, making five picks at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. After the draft ended, however, the Canucks' day wasn't over.

Jun 28, 2025 4:18 PM Read more >

Canucks pick Matthew Lansing 207th overall in seventh round of 2025 NHL Entry Draft

The Vancouver Canucks dipped into the USHL with their final pick of the 2025 draft, selecting centre Matthew Lansing.

Jun 28, 2025 3:33 PM Read more >

Canucks pick Gabe Chiarot 175th overall in sixth round of 2025 NHL Entry Draft

The Vancouver Canucks went back to the OHL in the sixth round, selecting winger Gabe Chiarot from the Brampton Steelheads.

Jun 28, 2025 2:20 PM Read more >

Canucks pick Wilson Björck 143rd overall in fifth round of 2025 NHL Entry Draft

The Vancouver Canucks waited until the fifth round to finally take a Swede, drafting Wilson Björck in his second year of eligibility.

Jun 28, 2025 1:25 PM Read more >

Canucks prospect Alexei Medvedev believes he's not done growing

A late growth spurt helped turn the Vancouver Canucks' second-round draft pick into a top-tier goaltending prospect.

Jun 28, 2025 11:37 AM Read more >

Canucks pick Kieren Dervin 65th overall in third round of 2025 NHL Entry Draft

The Vancouver Canucks took a chance on a two-way centre out of St. Andrew's College with their third pick of the 2025 draft.

Jun 28, 2025 11:05 AM Read more >

Canucks pick goaltender Alexei Medvedev in second round of 2025 NHL Entry Draft

The Vancouver Canucks selected one of the youngest prospects in the draft with the 47th-overall pick.

Jun 28, 2025 10:07 AM Read more >

Woman awarded almost $1M from ex-boss for sexual assault says she's received nothing

The woman was one of five former employees that Kyle Christopher Mostowy, 56, was found guilty in 2016 of sexually assaulting.

Jun 28, 2025 6:55 AM Read more >