Drug Trafficking
Chilliwack man among two charged in Lower Mainland drug trafficking investigation
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack resident has been arrested after a Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) investigation that led to the seizure of drugs and cash in the Lower Mainland.CFSEU-BC's anti-trafficking task force launched an investigation in February 2025.On June 24, the two suspect...
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Steps of Hope
Chilliwack residents invited for fundraising walk to help rehabilitate individuals coming out of prison
CHILLIWACK - A local nonprofit is hoping to make strides in compassionately keeping former inmates out of trouble with an upcoming fundraising event in Chilliwack.Steps of Hope is set to be held at Greendale Acres this coming Saturday, May 2."By walking together, we break down barriers of stigma, foster belonging,...
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Community Connection
Young Mission man faces 'numerous' charges after running from police while strapped with bladed weapons: RCMP
MISSION - A 19-year-old is now facing a number of charges after a chaotic incident with police last week, according to Mission RCMP's latest Community Connection.Shortly before 2 p.m. on April 16, police received a report that the suspect had threatened to shoot a 22-year-old with a pellet gun, and found him walking on...
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Most Wanted
CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of April 26, 2026
CHILLIWACK - Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: Roger BraceAge: 65Height: 5'10" ft Weight: 186lbs Hair: Brown Eyes: BlueWanted: Unlawfully at LargeWarrant in effect: April 7, 2026Parole Jurisdiction: HopeName: Keynen Jesson Age: 31Hair: Bro...
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Man Charged
49-year-old charged with manslaughter in fatal Peardonville homeless camp fire: IHIT
ABBOTSFORD - A manslaughter charge has been laid against an Abbotsford man in relation to the deadly fire at the Peardonville encampment on Friday (Apr. 24).At around 6:09 p.m., AbbyPD patrol officers responded to the scene in the 31500 block of South Fraser Way and found the deceased in a wooden structure that had bee...
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National Volunteer Week
Chilliwack River Valley honours volunteers at local appreciation event
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack River Valley locals have marked National Volunteer Week with their own celebration of the individuals who continue to step up for their community when it needs them most.Electoral Area E Director Patti MacAhonic hosted the special Volunteer Appreciation Event on Monday, April 20, highlighting th...
Apr 25, 2026
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British Columbia
VPD officers haven't spoken at Myles Gray death hearing. Here's what the exhibits say
VANCOUVER - None of the seven Vancouver police officers involved in a violent encounter leading up to the death of Myles Gray more than 10 years ago has yet testified at a public hearing that is scheduled to resume on Wednesday. But a story of what hap...
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Surrey Police Service investigating after reported gunfire between two vehicles
SURREY - Police in Surrey, B.C., say they're investigating an apparent gunfight involving two vehicles in the city on Saturday night. The Surrey Police Service says officers were called to the city centre neighbourhood just after 9 p.m. for reports of...
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RCMP in B.C. investigate suspected kidnapping in a restaurant parking lot
RICHMOND - Police in Richmond, B.C., say they're investigating a suspected kidnapping in a restaurant parking lot. Police say they were called to the Bamboo Grove Restaurant on No. 3 Road just after 10 p.m. on Friday, after a witness reported seeing tw...
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Carney, Eby lament 'senseless' violence of Vancouver festival attack one year later
VANCOUVER - It was early Sunday morning when Antonio Ortega drove in the area of Fraser Street in Vancouver, a year to the day since a vehicle tore through the crowd of the Lapu Lapu Day festival celebrating Filipino independence. Ortega said he took ...
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Man arrested after deadly fire at Abbotsford, B.C., homeless encampment
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man has been arrested after a body was discovered in a burned out structure at a homeless encampment Friday evening. Abbotsford Police say officers responded to a reported fire at the Peardonville homeles...
Apr 25, 2026
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Richmond RCMP investigating after possible kidnapping in restaurant parking lot
RICHMOND - Police in Richmond, B.C., say they're investigating a possible kidnapping after a man was reportedly seen being forced into a truck in a restaurant parking lot Friday night. Richmond RCMP say they were called after a witness reported seeing...
Apr 25, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: New affordability poll, Online harms rally, Ontario housing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Poll suggests Canadians want Carney government focused on affordability in next year A new poll suggests Canadians give the Liberal government passing grades in in...
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VPD officers haven't spoken at Myles Gray death hearing. Here's what the exhibits say
VANCOUVER - None of the seven Vancouver police officers involved in a violent encounter leading up to the death of Myles Gray more than 10 years ago has yet testified at a public hearing that is scheduled to resume on Wednesday. But a story of what hap...
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Child advocates to rally for online harms bill covering AI chatbots, gaming
OTTAWA - Children's advocates will hold a rally and press conference on Parliament Hill Monday to call for online harms legislation that covers AI chatbots and video games. "Just in recent months, we've seen the real escalation of harm that's happening...
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Poll suggests Canadians want Carney government focused on affordability in next year
OTTAWA - A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians are giving Prime Minister Mark Carney's government a passing grade in its first year of international relations, but it has failed to meet expectations on affordability issues. The p...
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Christine Fréchette to begin first foreign mission as Quebec premier
QUÉBEC - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette will travel to Washington on Monday for her first official foreign mission. She will arrive there just as the U.S. capital has been shaken by what appears to be another assassination attempt targeting Presid...
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Carney, Eby lament 'senseless' violence of Vancouver festival attack one year later
VANCOUVER - It was early Sunday morning when Antonio Ortega drove in the area of Fraser Street in Vancouver, a year to the day since a vehicle tore through the crowd of the Lapu Lapu Day festival celebrating Filipino independence. Ortega said he took ...
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World
Pope Leo meets Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally, pledging to keep working past differences
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV prayed Monday in the Vatican with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, and vowed to keep working to overcome differences in a historic meeting with the first female leader of the Church of England and the spiri...
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At least 42 people killed in eastern Chad during clashes over water resources
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - At least 42 people were killed in eastern Chad after a clash between two families over a water point escalated into a cycle of reprisals, the country's deputy prime minister said late Sunday. Limane Mahamat said dur...
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Malian defense minister killed in attack that saw jihadis and rebels seize towns, military bases
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Malian Minister of Defense Gen. Sadio Camara was killed in an attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases across the country, according to a military officer and two other sources on Sunday. The...
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Sports
Poehling scores early in OT, Ducks push Oilers to the brink with 4-3 win
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night. Jeffrey Viel tied it with 6:29 lef...
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Hagel becomes 'the straw that stirs' Lightning's drink in playoffs
MONTREAL - Fourteen months ago, Brandon Hagel was the recipient of raucous cheers from the Bell Centre faithful in Montreal following his spirited fight with Team USA's Matthew Tkachuk two seconds into Team Canada's preliminary round matchup against th...
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Crozier's big hit swings momentum as Lightning rally to even series with Canadiens
MONTREAL - Even in a hockey-mad city like Montreal, few fans would have known much about Max Crozier. They do now. The depth defenceman - in the lineup for the first time these playoffs - flattened Juraj Slafkovsky at centre ice Sunday, sparking the Ta...
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