Local News Headlines

VANCOUVER - Kenny Miller's future with the Vancouver Whitecaps has been in doubt this week, but his appearance in one game is virtually certain.

VANCOUVER - After being unwanted in Winnipeg, Joey Elliott did what many other veteran CFL free agent quarterbacks would not do.

VANCOUVER - A public hearing will be held into allegations of abuse of authority, deceit and discreditable conduct against a member of B.C.'s Transit Police.

VANCOUVER - A Vancouver police inspector who helped develop counter-terrorism plans nationally and target prolific-property offenders locally has earned one of the country's highest honours.

It's shaping up to be a soggy weekend, but there are still plenty of events happening around the city.

Washington State police say an Alberta trucker was responsible for hitting a steel beam precipitating a bridge collapse on one of the busiest routes in the American northwest.

Emotions ran high in a packed Edmonton courthouse Friday as Richard Suter, accused of causing a crash into a restaurant patio that killed a young boy, was granted bail.

Calgary police say one person is dead and another has been taken to hospital after a violent attack this evening in the community of Huntington Hills.

The mayor of Canada's largest city has denied allegations over crack cocaine use, but there are plenty of questions about whether Rob Ford could be forced out of office, and what would happen if he does leave.

Toronto Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl that happened more than 20 years ago.

One Toronto city councillor says he doesn't believe Rob Ford and that the mayor should resign. And a top Ford supporter says he doubts the scandal is over.

The mayor of Canada's largest city told a packed news conference that he doesn't use crack cocaine and isn't a crack addict.

Fans of some American whiskies might soon be scrambling to find their favourite brand because of a seemingly insatiable demand for bourbon, rye and other styles of whisky that shows no sign of abating.

SASKATOON - The London Knights had a flair for the dramatic all season, but fell one goal short in the MasterCard Memorial Cup semifinal.

Toronto mayor denies, finally, use of crack cocaine TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, under pressure to respond to allegations he was filmed using drugs, said on Friday that he does not smoke crack cocaine and could not comment on a video he had not seen or does not exist. "There has been a serious accusation …

MONTREAL - The weak demand and prices that prompted Rio Tinto's titanium subsidiary to abandon a $4-billion expansion is now threatening hundreds of jobs at its Quebec plant.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a second person with defrauding an Anglican church in Conception Bay South.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - This year's commercial seal hunt off Newfoundland is being called a success despite relatively low yields, ongoing protest by animal welfare groups and international product bans.

SHESHATSHIU, N.L. - An Alberta-based veterinarian is to travel to two Innu communities in Labrador next month to administer birth control hormone implants to stray female dogs in the community.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has called a tender to find private colleges to offer Adult Basic Education.