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Lil'wat artist near tears as he unveils medals to be used in Prince Harry-led Invictus Games in B.C.

The games, which honour military veterans, are in Vancouver and Whistler Feb. 8-16.

McDavid could get suspended for late-game skirmish in loss to Canucks

Frustrations boiled over between the Canucks and Oilers on Saturday. Now Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid could miss games as a result.

B.C. basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of trans player

A group of collegiate basketball players in B.C. say they will not play a pair of games against another team in their division this weekend due to alleged verbal and physical mistreatment of a transgender teammate that they say has not been addressed.

Big crowds on PWHL tour 'a privilege' for Montreal Victoire star Marie-Philip Poulin

Marie-Philip Poulin still gets a little emotional as she stands at centre ice in a packed arena, hearing O Canada. The hockey legend knows her eyes may get misty on Wednesday before her Montreal Victoire line up to face the Toronto Sceptres in Vancouver.

Olympic hammer throw champion Ethan Katzberg wins CP male athlete of the year

A history-making medal helped sway voters choosing who would win The Canadian Press male athlete of the award in 2024. Hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg earned the honour for his golden performance at the Paris Olympics.

Canadian defender Shannon Woeller 1st player to sign with NSL's Vancouver Rise

The Vancouver Rise have signed Canadian defender Shannon Woeller as the first player in club history. The National Super League team announced the deal Monday.

Return to B.C. a 'full-circle' moment for new Lions' head coach Buck Pierce

Buck Pierce appeared in 94 games over two stints with the B.C. Lions. In his career as a quarterback, he also played with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

B.C. Lions fire head coach and co-GM Rick Campbell as part of sweeping changes

The B.C. Lions have fired head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell, promoting Ryan Rigmaiden to GM and naming Neil McEvoy vice-president of football operations.

Ultra-competitive wide receiver Kenny Lawler looking to grab 3rd championship with Bombers

Veteran wide receiver Kenny Lawler's insatiable drive to win is fuelling the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as they prepare to face the Toronto Argonauts in the Grey Cup on Sunday.

Veteran QB Zach Collaros leading 'special' Blue Bombers team into Grey Cup

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will face the Toronto Argonauts in a battle for the championship title Sunday. And Zach Collaros, the 36-year-old quarterback from Steubenville, Ohio, will be making his sixth Grey Cup appearance and is looking to collect his fourth ring.