Provincial election
B.C. Conservatives say Eby has accessed $10/day child care, while claiming many B.C. residents can't
VANCOUVER - A B.C. Conservative Party MLA candidate says it's shocking to learn that BC NDP Leader David Eby has accessed subsidized $10/day child care at a time when many B.C. residents are struggling with child care expenses. In a statement sent to news media outlets Monday (Oct. 12), the B.C. Conservatives said Eby ...
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Coquitlam SAR locates 19 hikers Sunday night who lacked essentials for a day hike at provincial park
COQUITLAM - Members of Coquitlam Search and Rescue (SAR) broke away from Thanksgiving celebrations and other activities Sunday night after being called to assist 19 hikers at a provincial park northeast of Coquitlam. According to a statement, Coquitlam SAR got the call at 9:15 p.m. on Sunday night, Oct. 11 to locate an...
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Childcare, health care discussed during B.C.'s election campaign
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Summer holiday
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Provincial election
Only 2 advance voting locations listed by Elections BC for Chilliwack North riding
CHILLIWACK - There won't be nearly as many advance voting locations for the Chilliwack North riding as there are in the Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding. But voters in Greendale, Rosedale, Popkum, portions of Sardis, downtown Chilliwack, and other neighbourhoods within the Chilliwack North riding still have multiple oppor...
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Chilliwack School District
Outgoing Chilliwack trustees offer farewell message to SD33, broader community
CHILLIWACK - Three Chilliwack school board members who decided not to seek another term have shared farewell greetings and a message of gratitude to school district personnel and the community. Carin Bondar, Richard Procee and Teri Westerby elected not to run in this month's municipal election, which will feature 18 ca...
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IIO probe
RCMP officer shoots man with edged weapon Sunday morning in Burnaby: IIO
BURNABY - British Columbia's police watchdog is seeking witnesses after a police officer shot a man in Burnaby. A statement from B.C. RCMP says that at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Sunday officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence on...
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Provincial election
Advance voting for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding happens on multiple days, in several locations
CHILLIWACK-CULTUS LAKE - Voters who wish to cast their ballot in the Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding before general voting day in this month's provincial election will have several opportunities so that they don't miss out. On its website, Elections BC reports that eligible voters can cast their ballot in advance at one ...
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British Columbia
Childcare, health care discussed during B.C.'s election campaign
All of British Columbia's major political parties continued campaigning on Thanksgiving Monday. Here are some of the things that happened. CONSERVATIVES CRITICIZE EBY FOR USING $10-A-DAY CHILDCARE The B.C. Conservatives say it is shocking that NDP Lead...
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Provincial election
Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives call it fearmongering
DELTA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month's election, promising not to implement what he called the "U.S.-style privatization" of health care. Eby told a group of supporters asking h...
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'Stronger together': B.C.'s Eby sends Thanksgiving message to Albertans
BC NDP Leader David Eby has issued a Thanksgiving message encouraging Albertans to vote for unity with Canada in next week's referendum on their province's place in Confederation. Eby says his party's candidates are proud of a Canada that includes Albe...
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IIO probe
RCMP officer shoots man with edged weapon Sunday morning in Burnaby: IIO
BURNABY - British Columbia's police watchdog is seeking witnesses after a police officer shot a man in Burnaby. A statement from B.C. RCMP says that at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Sunday officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence on...
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BC Greens say public must have a say whether AI data centres get built
VICTORIA - BC Greens Leader Emily Lowan says NDP policies on AI data centres don't go far enough, and the public must play a role in deciding whether they get approved. The Greens have previously said the party would block new data centres in the provi...
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Public polling
Former Chilliwack MLA turned energy analyst touts poll showing BC wants more heating options, not restrictions
CHILLIWACK - As B.C. residents celebrate Thanksgiving this long weekend and temperatures feel like fall, a former Chilliwack MLA turned energy analyst is touting the results of an public opinion survey that finds strong support for allowing choice in how homes and buildings are heated. The Ipsos survey, conducted Septe...
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Canada
Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim 'fearmongering'
DELTA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month's election, promising not to implement what he called the "U.S.-style privatization" of health care. Eby told a group of supporters asking h...
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Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot
OTTAWA - Canada has joined more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran's apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England. The countries said in a joint statement Monday they "condemn in the strongest terms Iran's use of vi...
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Prime minister's Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta's upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is "worth fighting for." "This year, Thanksgiving is a bit different," he said in the video message. "A week from today,...
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France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy
OTTAWA - France's new ambassador in Ottawa says her country is open to working closer with Canada on defence procurement, despite its push for Europe to develop a fully autonomous arms industry. "In the defence sector and in other equally strategic sec...
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Trade minister leading 300-member mission to India this week
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is in India this week as the two countries look to reach a free-trade agreement by the end of the year. Sidhu is set to make stops in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru during his visit. He is being joined...
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Carney: Trump's 'energy ceasefire' could 'de-escalate' war in Ukraine
OTTAWA - Mark Carney thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for "his leadership toward securing an energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, the Prime Minister's Office said on Sunday. But on the same day, Carney also expressed to Ukraine's leader tha...
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World
Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings. The recordings, obtain...
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic DC golf course
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday ordered a 24-hour halt to tree cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic D.C. golf course that has been part of President Donald Trump's plans to remake the city. Reyes i...
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Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
LONDON (AP) - A suspected terror plot at a U.S.-run military air base in England was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday. Burnham previously said there are strong indi...
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Sports
Arizona State in talks with Colorado Avalanche assistant Dave Hakstol about hockey coach job
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona State is in talks with current Colorado Avalanche assistant and former NHL head coach Dave Hakstol to serve as its interim hockey coach as the school investigates an outdoor workout that left a player on life support. Avalan...
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Canada drops 4-3 decision to Denmark in women's soccer friendly in Toronto
TORONTO - Olivia Holdt scored twice and had an assist to lead Denmark to a 4-3 victory over Canada in a women's international soccer friendly on Monday at BMO Field. Pernille Harder and Janni Thomsen also tallied for the visitors, who blitzed the host...
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Raptors sign seven-foot-five centre Jamarion Sharp
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Jamarion Sharp, the NBA club announced on Monday. The team, however, did not disclose the terms of the deal. Sharp was named the NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year after averaging 7.7 points, 7.5 ...
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