Vehicle crash
2 hospitalized after crash on Highway 1 in Chilliwack: BC EHS
CHILLIWACK - Two people were transported to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Highway 1 in Chilliwack Friday afternoon. Chilliwack Fire crews, Chilliwack RCMP and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics were called to the area of Highway 1 and Prest Road at about 4:30 p.m. Friday. The on-ramp to eastbound...
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Serious motor vehicle incident
Update: Highway 11 reopens in Abbotsford after crash that left 1 with life-threatening injuries
UPDATE: DriveBC now says Highway 11 in Abbotsford has reopened following an overnight crash. They posted to social media at 8:12 a.m. that the highway has reopened. Motorists should expect delays due to congestion. Original story: ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say a section of Highway 11 in Abbotsford has been clo...
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Mounties now in charge of early Sunday morning, shooting-related Surrey homicide
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Serious motor vehicle incident
Update: Highway 11 reopens in Abbotsford after crash that left 1 with life-threatening injuries
UPDATE: DriveBC now says Highway 11 in Abbotsford has reopened following an overnight crash. They posted to social media at 8:12 a.m. that the highway has reopened. Motorists should expect delays due to congestion. Original story: ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say a section of Highway 11 in Abbotsford has been clo...
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Canada
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New-look Redblacks begin Ryan Dinwiddie era after major roster overhaul
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