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Zhao advances, Fung bounced at Australian Open

Zhao advances, Fung bounced at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — Stacey Fung of Vancouver was bounced from the Australian Open qualifying round on Monday, dropping a 6-1, 6-4 women's singles match to Julia Riera of Argentina.
Police say dog may have been thrown to its death in downtown Vancouver

Police say dog may have been thrown to its death in downtown Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police are investigating whether a dog that fell to its death in downtown Vancouver may have been deliberately thrown from a window.
First major snow of the year arriving in much of southern British Columbia

First major snow of the year arriving in much of southern British Columbia

VANCOUVER — Most of southern British Columbia is under a series of snowfall warnings as drivers are being advised to stay off many of the province's major highways.
Mourners mark fourth anniversary of downing of PS752 by Iranian military

Mourners mark fourth anniversary of downing of PS752 by Iranian military

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Mourners and officials paid tribute Monday to those who died after the Iranian military shot down Flight PS752 four years ago, as they called for the Iranian regime to be held accountable for what happened.
Woman fears pregnant sister-in-law won't qualify for family program to escape Gaza

Woman fears pregnant sister-in-law won't qualify for family program to escape Gaza

OTTAWA — An Ontario woman fears her brother's death in Gaza will disqualify his pregnant wife from a forthcoming program to help extended family escape to safety.
Canadian travellers should check connecting flights after grounding of Boeing Max 9

Canadian travellers should check connecting flights after grounding of Boeing Max 9

MONTREAL — Canadian air travellers will be largely unaffected by the grounding of Boeing's 737 Max 9 airplane, but they may want to double-check their itineraries nonetheless. Some passengers could be booked on routes disrupted by the U.S.
Decision to proceed with expansion of medically assisted dying law looms

Decision to proceed with expansion of medically assisted dying law looms

OTTAWA — John Scully wants to know that a medically-assisted death would be an option for him, should he want one. The former war correspondent suffers from severe mental illness, a mix of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.
Manitoba commits $12M to improve intersection that was site of deadly bus crash

Manitoba commits $12M to improve intersection that was site of deadly bus crash

DAUPHIN, Man. — The Manitoba government is promising $12 million to improve a highway intersection where a crash last year killed 17 people on a minibus on their way to a casino.
Hopes remain for Rideau Canal Skateway opening after last year’s historic closure

Hopes remain for Rideau Canal Skateway opening after last year’s historic closure

OTTAWA — Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips is hopeful Ottawa's famed Rideau Canal will open for skating this year despite winter's slow start.
New Elks quarterback Bethel-Thompson looking to mentor Ford

New Elks quarterback Bethel-Thompson looking to mentor Ford

McLeod Bethel-Thompson is returning to Canada to lead the Edmonton Elks to their first Grey Cup title since 2015 and mentor his potential replacement. Bethel-Thompson signed a one-year deal with Edmonton on Sunday.