Governor General
Bravery medals to be awarded to a pair who pulled a family to safety near Hope
HOPE - Governor General Mary Simon will present 31 Decorations for Bravery on Thursday at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Two of the recipients are being recognized for their bravery in connection with an incident near Hope in November 2021. Sergeant Makenzie Lee of Kamloops and off-duty nurse Laura Ronson of North Vancouver he...
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Weather Statement
Strong winds expected Tuesday evening across Fraser Valley, Fraser Canyon and Coquihalla
CHILLIWACK - Strong winds expected to sweep across the Fraser Valley Tuesday (March 24) evening, prompting Environment Canada to issue a Special Weather Statement for the Fraser Canyon and the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Kamloops and Kelowna.While wind gusts up to 60 km/h are expected through the Fraser Valley, the...
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Mission RCMP seeking help to locate wanted man
MISSION - Mounties in Mission are hoping the public can help them to apprehend a man who is the subject of four outstanding warrants across the Lower Mainland.31-year-old Keynen Jesson has allegations of forcible confinement, assault and uttering threats against him by police in Mission that date back to July, 2024. He...
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Healthcare
FV Health Care Foundation announces major donation
ABBOTSFORD - A nearly $90 thousand donation from the Adventurer Foundation will fund three pieces of medical equipment being placed in hospitals in the Fraser Valley.The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF) says the funding will provide an ultrasound for the cardiac unit at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, a Molec...
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Avalanche safety urged by WorkSafeBC after four skiers killed
RICHMOND - British Columbia's Workers' Compensation Board is urging employers to ensure their employees' safety when working in avalanche terrain, after four deaths in two separate slides over the weekend. WorkSafeBC has issued an information bulletin ...
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Back Country rescue
Three people caught in Coquihalla avalanche - two injured
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - Chilliwack Search and Rescue says two people were injured after a large avalanche in the Coquihalla corridor that triggered a search-and-rescue response involving multiple groups. More information was released in a social media post this week. The organization said it was requested to provide mutual ...
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British Columbia
Man charged with manslaughter in death after fight in Metro Vancouver home
MAPLE RIDGE - A 45-year-old man is facing a manslaughter charge in the death of another man following a fight at a Metro Vancouver home earlier this month. Police say the BC Prosecution Service on Monday upgraded a previous charge of assault causing bo...
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Man shot and killed at homeless encampment in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD - Police in British Columbia's Fraser Valley are investigating after a fatal shooting at a homeless encampment. Abbotsford police say the shooting happened Monday night at the Whatcom Road Park and Ride, which authorities say is the location...
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Hiker dies after fall on steep, snowy mountain near Lions Bay, B.C.
VANCOUVER - A man who slipped and fell about 100 metres while trying to help a companion during a hike on one of the tallest mountains on Metro Vancouver's North Shore has died of his injuries. The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that the man, whose ...
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Photo Gallery: Vancouver's famous cherry blossoms out in full bloom
People were out walking, cycling and taking photos at Vancouver's David Lam Park on Monday as the city's famous cherry blossom trees and magnolias in were in full bloom. Here is a look at some scenes from the park as people enjoyed the start of spring....
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Avalanche safety urged by WorkSafeBC after four skiers killed
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B.C. mulls changes to weaken DRIPA, shares secret document with First Nations leaders
OTTAWA - Following two recent court decisions siding with First Nations under British Columbia's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, Premier David Eby is considering amendments that would weaken the legislation. First Nations leaders h...
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Canada
Federal union denounces CRA decision to end tax drop boxes, calls for reversal
OTTAWA - A federal union is warning the Canada Revenue Agency's decision to get rid of drop boxes as a method to file taxes will reduce access to services for hundreds of thousands of Canadians. The agency said earlier this month it will stop accepting...
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Lawyers for Quebec government tell Supreme Court that Bill 21 is legitimate
OTTAWA - Lawyers for the Quebec government argued in Supreme Court today that the province was within its rights when it adopted its secularism law, Bill 21. The 2019 law bans some public sector workers from wearing religious symbols on the job, and th...
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Pride festivals seek federal $3M as corporations pull back support amid DEI backlash
OTTAWA - Pride festivals are seeking $3 million annually from Ottawa to fill a funding gap left by corporations pulling back funding amid a backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Leaders from across the country argue Pride parades and ot...
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Liberals to debate age restrictions on social media, AI chatbots
OTTAWA - Age restrictions on using social media accounts and AI chatbots are among the topics up for debate when Liberal party grassroots gather next month for their national convention. Party rank-and-file are set to meet in Montreal for their policy ...
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Canadian sport system 'broken, unsustainable,' federal commission finds
Canadian sport needs an overhaul. That was the conclusion of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission's final report released Tuesday. "The work must begin now," said Lise Maisonneuve, a former chief justice of the Ontario court of justice, who headed ...
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World
Brazil's Bolsonaro allowed to serve 27-year sentence at home due to ill health
SAO PAULO (AP) - A top Brazilian justice granted former President Jair Bolsonaro permission Tuesday to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at home instead of in prison because of his failing health. The decision by Supreme Cour...
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Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
WASHINGTON (AP) - Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the Trump administration of withholding evidence related to three shootings by federal officers, including the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. T...
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Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit against Trump administration over 3 shooting deaths
Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the Trump administration of withholding evidence related to three shootings by federal officers, including the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The lawsuit claims ...
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Sports
Toronto Stadium upgrades unveiled ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
TORONTO - The City of Toronto and Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment unveiled several new upgrades to Toronto Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup, including the completed addition of 17,000 seats, the new pitch and major hospitality upgrades. Four ...
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Montréal Victoire place captain Poulin on LTIR, sign defender Mattivi
MONTREAL - The Montréal Victoire have placed captain Marie-Philip Poulin on long-term injured reserve, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Tuesday. Poulin has been out since leaving in the first period of a March 15 game against Bosto...
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Five things about the Future of Sport in Canada Commission
What is the Future of Sport in Canada Commission? Announced in December, 2023 by former federal sports minister Carla Qualtrough, the commission was among various federal government remedies in response to a wave of maltreatment and abuse reports, both...
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