Community Round-Up
Dirt bike rider nearly hits two people while fleeing police traffic stop in Mission
MISSION - Suspects have tried to hit the ground running and riding for varying offences these past couple of weeks in Mission, including dangerous driving, meat theft and a failed catalytic converter operation. On March 1, at around 3 p.m., an RCMP officer patrolling the area of Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road...
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Atmospheric River
Evacuation Alerts in place for homes in Chilliwack River Valley
CHILLIWICK - Evacuation alerts have been issued for more than two dozen properties within the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) due to the risk of flooding created by the ongoing atmospheric river weather event.The 30 properties at risk are in the Chilliwack River Valley along Wilson Road and Sheldon Road.Those wh...
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What's Trending
Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid
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Guide Dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
Federal prosecutors seek to dismiss charges against Louisville officers in Breonna Taylor's killing
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U.S. congressman introduces bill targeting Online Streaming Act
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Fraser Valley
Leadership Race
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate visits Chilliwack, Abbotsford this weekend
CHILLIWACK - Peter Milobar is now the latest candidate to ramp up campaign efforts ahead of the spring Conservative leadership race in B.C. The Conservative finance critic is coming to talk safety, money and property in Chilliwack and Abbotsford this weekend. "Peter comes with a message of hope, patriotism, and a ...
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Visible Damage
Commercial truck driver comes forward after striking Langley overpass and leaving scene
UPDATE 9:30 A.M. Friday: Police say the driver involved in the collision has come forward, but BC Highway Patrol is still looking for more witnesses and dash cam video. Original story below: LANGLEY - BC Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help in identifying a truck driver who failed to stop for police after hit...
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Afternoon Arrest
One arrested after weapons-related call in Abbotsford Thursday
ABBOTSFORD - There were no injuries after an early evening weapons call that led to a heavy police presence at one neighbourhood on Thursday, says the Abbotsford Police Department.At around 5:15 p.m., AbbyPD officers responded to the report at a home in the area of Walnut Avenue and enforced a shelter-in-place for resi...
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atmospheric river
State of Emergency declared in FVRD
CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) has declared a state of local emergency to deal with the potential damage created by the atmospheric river pouring rain into the Fraser Valley.Board Chair Patricia Ross signed the declaration on Thursday (March 19). It will remain in effect until April 2, 2026 unl...
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British Columbia
Quebec Premier dismisses Doug Ford's concerns over province's EV targets
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier François Legault is dismissing his Ontario counterpart's concerns over Quebec's electric vehicle mandate. Ontario Premier Doug Ford sent letters to Legault and British Columbia Premier David Eby earlier this week saying their...
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Two arrested in Vancouver after alleged home invasion, kidnapping
VANCOUVER - Two suspects have been arrested after an alleged home invasion and kidnapping in Vancouver that was interrupted by police. Vancouver police say the attack happened Wednesday night. Police say a 62-year-old man was taken from an East Vancou...
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Invasive grasses may pose deadly risk post-wildfire, UBC researcher says
VANCOUVER - A University of British Columbia researcher says invasive grasses are creeping into burnt landscapes years after wildfires and could fuel massive future fires that put people's lives at risk. Jennifer Grenz, an assistant professor in the d...
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Police in Richmond, B.C., investigating 'organized' meat theft after 39 cases
RICHMOND - Police in Richmond, B.C., are investigating after a series of meat thefts from retail stores that they say may be "organized" crime. RCMP say that there have been 39 cases of reported theft of meat from stores across the city since December...
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Water consumption warning issued after 'intentional' damage' to B.C. reservoir
WEST KELOWNA - A city in the British Columbia Interior is warning some residents not to consume tap water after police say there was "intentional damage" to a reservoir. RCMP say city staff in West Kelowna in the Okanagan region received an alarm at th...
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Rain in B.C. triggers evacuation watches, local state of emergency in Fraser Valley
VANCOUVER - The risk of flooding, landslides and debris flows caused by an atmospheric river rolling over British Columbia's coast has prompted a local state of emergency in the Fraser Valley in the Chilliwack area. The Fraser Valley Regional District ...
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Canada
U.S. congressman introduces bill targeting Online Streaming Act
OTTAWA - A Republican congressman in Washington has introduced a new bill taking aim at Canada's Online Streaming Act. The bill would trigger an investigation into the streaming legislation by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, Rep. ...
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DND confirms Canadians on exchange with U.S. air force not deployed to Gulf
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence confirms nearly three dozen Canadian military members on exchange with a division of the U.S. air force have not deployed to the Persian Gulf region. A National Defence spokesperson says 35 Canadian Armed For...
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Invasive grasses may pose deadly risk post-wildfire, UBC researcher says
VANCOUVER - A University of British Columbia researcher says invasive grasses are creeping into burnt landscapes years after wildfires and could fuel massive future fires that put people's lives at risk. Jennifer Grenz, an assistant professor in the d...
49m ago
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Two men who allegedly fathered hundreds of kids banned from donating sperm in Quebec
MONTREAL - Quebec's Superior Court has temporarily barred a man and his son from donating sperm after they were accused of fathering hundreds of children. The injunction against the two men will remain in effect while the wider case against them procee...
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List of nominations announced by the National Newspaper Awards for 2025
TORONTO - Finalists for the National Newspaper Awards include seven nominations for the national news agency The Canadian Press. Here's a look at the categories and contenders: ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT -Emily Donaldson, The Globe and Mail, for her unique...
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Rain in B.C. triggers evacuation watches, local state of emergency in Fraser Valley
VANCOUVER - The risk of flooding, landslides and debris flows caused by an atmospheric river rolling over British Columbia's coast has prompted a local state of emergency in the Fraser Valley in the Chilliwack area. The Fraser Valley Regional District ...
1h ago
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World
Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss the charges against two Louisville officers accused of falsifying the warrant that led police to raid Breonna Taylor's apartment the night she was killed six years ago. ...
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Federal prosecutors seek to dismiss charges against Louisville officers in Breonna Taylor's killing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss the charges against two Louisville officers accused of falsifying the warrant that led police to raid Breonna Taylor's apartment the night she was killed six years ago. ...
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Flooding along Oahu's North Shore prompts evacuation order to over 4,000 people
HONOLULU (AP) - Thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu were told to evacuate their homes early Friday morning as flooding from heavy rains intensified and water levels rose behind a 120-year-old dam. Emergency sirens blared alo...
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Sports
Dunstone, teammates Harnden, Lott, and Olympic fifth Tardi pull out of Rock League
TORONTO - Montana's Brier champion Matt Dunstone and teammates Colton Lott and E.J. Harnden withdrew from the inaugural season of Rock League on Friday. Tyler Tardi, who won Olympic gold as an alternate with Team Brad Jacobs last month at the Milan Co...
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The Canadian Press nominated for seven National Newspaper Awards
TORONTO - The Canadian Press has been nominated for seven National Newspaper Awards, including for its breaking news coverage of last year's attack at the Lapu Lapu street festival in Vancouver. Finalists have been announced in 26 categories, with 99 i...
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The Canadian Press nominated for seven National Newspaper Awards
TORONTO - The Canadian Press has been nominated for seven National Newspaper Awards, including for its breaking news coverage of last year's attack at the Lapu Lapu street festival in Vancouver. Finalists have been announced in 26 categories, with 99 i...
3h ago
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