2026 City of Chilliwack budget
Mayor Popove says majority of city's proposed 4.9% tax increase goes straight to the RCMP in Surrey
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove says the majority of Chilliwack's proposed 4.9 per cent property tax increase in 2026 is going straight to RCMP administration in Surrey. Mayor Popove told 89.5 JR Country Morning host Glen Slingerland during an impromptu visit Thursday morning that city staff have tried to redu...
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CP NewsAlert: John Rustad resigns as leader of the B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA - The Conservative Party of B.C. has released a statement from John Rustad saying he has resigned as leader. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Chilliwack North MLA speaks up
Chilliwack North MLA welcomes resignation of party leader
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack North MLA Heather Maahs says this morning's announcement by B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad that he is stepping down is a welcome one. Maahs told Fraser Valley Today Thursday morning that it became increasingly clear Rustad had lost the confidence and support of his colleagues. "...
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IIO clears police in fatal shooting of autistic teen with weapon in Surrey, B.C.
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B.C. judge finds murderer in contempt over 'inmate code' refusal to answer questions
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Here's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader
Here's what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year's provincial election. "'I've made a huge change and difference in terms of po...
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Police in Abbotsford, B.C., launch exit-support program to address extortions' roots
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IIO clears police in fatal shooting of autistic teen with weapon in Surrey, B.C.
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Water-contaminated fuel led to 2023 plane crash near Bella Bella, B.C.: TSB
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Eight-year-old girl's fatal fall from Vancouver highrise balcony ruled an accident
VANCOUVER - The death of an eight-year-old girl who fell from a Vancouver highrise building last month has been ruled an accident. Vancouver police say they have completed their investigation into the Nov. 11 fall, and criminality was determined not to...
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Canada
April federal leaders' debates had 'shortcomings,' organizer admits
OTTAWA - The head of the federal Leaders' Debates Commission says the body should no longer be responsible for organizing post-debate press conferences and the rules for participating in the debates should be reviewed. The commission came under fire ov...
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B.C. judge finds murderer in contempt over 'inmate code' refusal to answer questions
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Joly says Stellantis getting a notice of default following production shift to U.S.
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Here's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader
Here's what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year's provincial election. "'I've made a huge change and difference in terms of po...
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Secretary of State for CRA pushes back against auditor general's findings on accuracy
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ICE says armoured vehicles ordered from Canadian firm produced in U.S.
OTTAWA - The armoured vehicles U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing from Canadian defence firm Roshel fall under Buy American provisions, the law enforcement agency said Thursday. The department's media relations team said in an email...
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, a...
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Thursday came to the rescue of Texas Republicans, allowing next year's elections to be held under the state's congressional redistricting plan favorable to the GOP and pushed by President Dona...
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US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 Wo...
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Scheffler returns from 2 months away and shares lead at the Hero World Challenge
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - Scottie Scheffler returned to competition Thursday for the first time in two months and very little changed. Even with a bogey on the final hole, he had a 6-under 66 and was part of a five-way tie for the lead in the Hero World C...
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Canada's McIntosh wins 400 free by over 15 seconds at U.S. Open swim meet
AUSTIN - Canada's Summer McIntosh set a new U.S. Open record in the women's 400-metre freestyle on Thursday night at the Toyota U.S. Open Championships. McIntosh, a three-time Olympic champion, finished first in three minutes 55.37 seconds. She was o...
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Bergeron, Campbell-Pascall to be inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame
ZURICH - Canada's Patrice Bergeron and Cassie Campbell-Pascall will be inducted into the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 2026. They will join Sweden's Niklas Kronwall, Switzerland's Florence Schelling and Andrew Ambuhl and Austria's Thomas Van...
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