A North Vancouver man has been killed in combat fighting against Russia in Ukraine, according to the International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine. CBC | World News
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Referees union labels Vancouver Whitecaps head coach’s comments ‘disgusting’
The union representing soccer referees in Major League Soccer is criticizing comments made by Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini after his team’s playoff elimination on the weekend. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Gilles, Poirier lead after rhythm dance at Skate Canada International in Vancouver
Competing for the first time since sharing her ovarian cancer diagnosis, ice dancer Piper Gilles and her skating partner Paul Poirier recorded the best score of the Grand Prix season so far. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada defeats South Africa to win bronze at Vancouver 7s
Given the chance Canada made no mistake. Justin Douglas scored his second try of the game with South Africa playing a man short due to a yellow card as Canada used a 26-19 victory to win the bronze medal on Sunday at the HSBC Canada Sevens Rugby tournament. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Bronze medal win thrills Vancouver fans at Canada 7s series
Team Canada provided thrills, heartbreak, and eventually a bronze medal at the HSBC Canada Sevens Rugby tournament. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Watch men’s World Rugby Sevens Series: Vancouver
CBC Sports is providing a free live stream of the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event in Vancouver, with play resuming Sunday at 12:43 p.m. ET, through to the gold-medal match. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Vancouver Day 16 lookback: The golden goal! Canada caps off Games with hockey gold
Canada’s men’s hockey team won a nail-biter over the United States on the final day of the 2010 Olympic Games, with Sidney Crosby scoring the game winning goal in overtime. Canada won the game 3-2. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Vancouver Day 4 lookback: Maelle Ricker becomes first Canadian woman to win gold on home soil
Day 4 was a memorable one for Canada as Maelle Ricker became the first ever woman to win Olympic gold on home soil. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘The lights all came on’: Alex Bilodeau’s historic gold set tone for Vancouver Olympics
Alex Bilodeau was prepared to win a medal at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. What he hadn’t planned for was the celebrity status he earned by being the first Canadian to win an Olympic gold medal on home soil. CBC | Sports News
Read More »10 years later, Vancouver Olympics still evoke pride, inspiration across Canada
The impact of the Vancouver Olympics is still being felt. A country that for years seemed content with participating suddenly realized it had the resources and talent to be winners. CBC | Sports News
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