B.C. deluge could bring 250 mm of rain as forecasters predict flooding, landslides
A deluge hitting Vancouver Island and other parts of southwest British Columbia could bring more than 250 millimetres of rain in some places, as forecasters warn of floods and landslides. Environment Canada has raised orange rainfall warnings in west a...
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Charges laid
Erratic driving leads to 8 charges for 18-year-old Surrey male who had a loaded handgun in his Porsche
SURREY - An 18-year-old male from Surrey is facing eight criminal charges after he was observed driving erratically in the middle of the night in central Surrey this past weekend and later found to have a loaded handgun in his Porsche. Surrey Police Service Sgt. Ali Gailus says an SPS frontline officer observed a white...
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Charges laid
Erratic driving leads to 8 charges for 18-year-old Surrey male who had a loaded handgun in his Porsche
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55-year-old Chilliwack man charged with murder in death of 52-year-old woman: IHIT
CHILLIWACK - Homicide detectives say a 55-year-old Chilliwack man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 52-year-old woman on Friday, Nov. 6. According to a statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, Chilliwack RCMP officers attended a residence on Friday, Nov. 6, at 8:09 p.m. in t...
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Deceased person located in Surrey forest area Monday
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No injuries reported after electric vehicle catches fire on Hwy. 11 Sunday in Abbotsford
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Real estate association forecasts B.C. home sales to slide 4.5 per cent this year
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'Things will never be the same': Wainwright prepares for Remembrance Day after fire
EDMONTON - The Alberta town of Wainwright is gearing up for what could be the most solemn Remembrance Day in its recent history, says Mayor Bruce Pugh. A fire on Oct. 17 at the nearby Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four soldiers and injured 39....
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B.C. deluge could bring 250 mm of rain as forecasters predict flooding, landslides
A deluge hitting Vancouver Island and other parts of southwest British Columbia could bring more than 250 millimetres of rain in some places, as forecasters warn of floods and landslides. Environment Canada has raised orange rainfall warnings in west a...
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Doerkson says indefinite halt at pulp mill a 'hard blow' to Quesnel, B.C., workers
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Man charged with murder after 52-year-old woman's death in Chilliwack, B.C.
CHILLIWACK - Homicide investigators say a 55-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a woman was found dead in a home in Chilliwack, B.C., last week. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Mounties in Chilliwack were cal...
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Alberta First Nation claims B.C. hydroelectric projects violate treaty rights
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Canada
Ottawa puts sharper focus on permanent residency for privately sponsored refugees
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Ontario student accused of working for Chinese official pleads not guilty in U.S.
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In the news today: B.C. storm, a solemn Remembrance Day, meet 2026's Grey Cup horse
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... B.C. deluge could bring 250 mm of rain as forecasters predict flooding, landslides A deluge hitting Vancouver Island and other parts of southwest British Columbia ...
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'Things will never be the same': Wainwright prepares for Remembrance Day after fire
EDMONTON - The Alberta town of Wainwright is gearing up for what could be the most solemn Remembrance Day in its recent history, says Mayor Bruce Pugh. A fire on Oct. 17 at the nearby Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four soldiers and injured 39....
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Dabrusin defends Canada's climate record in advance of UN climate conference
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin pointed to Canada's work on methane emissions and electrification Monday in defence of her government's climate policy before this week's annual United Nations climate conference. Dabrusin will attend the fi...
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World
UN body agrees to postpone review of US rights record after Trump administration snub
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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about 'policy disagreements,' not high crimes
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At least 12 people killed and dozens hurt in crashes on a foggy Bulgarian motorway, minister says
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - Thick fog on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria caused two major crashes that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens on Tuesday, a government minister said. Dense fog on the motorway linking the capital Sofia with...
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Sports
Finland cruise past Japan and Germany beat Czechs at women's ice hockey worlds
HERNING, Denmark (AP) - Finland rallied after an early scare to cruise past Japan 8-2 for a second victory at the women's ice hockey world championship on Tuesday. Last year's bronze medalist Finland answered an early lead by Japan through Remi Koyama ...
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'We just want to play' Ovechkin says on Russian participation at IIHF events
OTTAWA - Washington Capitals star forward Alexander Ovechkin said Russian athletes just want to represent their country, but he didn't weigh in on the decision to allow his countrymen back into IIHF tournaments. Ovechkin took questions from reporters i...
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Toronto FC general manager Hernandez and players reflect on another losing season
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