Suspicious GoFundMe
Chilliwack resident instrumental in stopping suspicious GoFundMe linked to Vancouver festival tragedy
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack resident says she helped stop an online scam linked to the Filipino Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy in Vancouver last Saturday that would have funnelled over $57,000 in online donations to fraudsters who have no connection to any victims. Raquel Narraway, a local realtor, says she became suspic...
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Community vigil
Chilliwack residents to hold candlelight vigil in memory of Lapu Lapu Day festival victims
CHILLIWACK - A candlelight vigil will be held this week in Chilliwack to remember the 11 victims of last weekend's horrific mass casualty incident at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver. According to the text of a flyer sent to Fraser Valley Today, Chilliwack-area residents are invited to come to Central Community ...
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CHILLIWACK - A spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP says there isn't any immediate evidence from a law enforcement perspective that recent acts of animal torture are occurring or have been reported to police. A social media post earlier this week in a Chilliwack-area Facebook group with over 43,000 followers urged cat ...
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Recreational safety
RCMP launches Enhanced Summer Safety program in Chilliwack area
CHILLIWACK - The Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment is launching its Enhanced Policing Program as the region prepares for the arrival of summer and seasonal recreational opportunities.With lakes, forests and recreation areas drawing crowds, RCMP officers are working alongside community partners to increase patrols...
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Canadian Olympic Committee
Chilliwack leader in sport named to Canadian Olympic Committee board
CHILLIWACK - A distinguished Chilliwack leader in sport administration and Indigenous sport development who has dedicated her career to fostering positive change through sports has been named to the board of directors for the Canadian Olympic Committee. According to a news release, Lara Mussell Savage has joined the bo...
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Federal election
After skipping multiple debates pre-election, Fraser Valley politician issues statement now that he won
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British Columbia
Police in Richmond, B.C., seek witnesses of alleged attempted kidnapping
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New B.C. legislation to speed up public and private projects, says minister
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Vancouver artist who was mother of two identified among Vancouver festival victims
VANCOUVER - Family members and friends of those killed in a vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival are coming forward to tell the stories of their loved ones. A 30-year-old man faces a series of second-degree murder charges over the attack that killed 11 people at the Lapu Lapu Day festival. Here is what we know about ...
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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canadian Tire bidding on Hudson's Bay assets, sources say
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Advocate fears mental health stigma after Vancouver festival tragedy
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TransLink to expand Metro Vancouver bus service with newly approved investment plan
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Terrebonne riding flips from the Liberals back to the Bloc after validation process
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Court gives green light to part of '60s Scoop' class action
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Teen whose family was killed at festival thanks donors, gives back
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Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools during entire school day
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Share of Americans ranking Canada as top ally U.S. doubles despite Trump's rhetoric
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World
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Driver who killed 4 after hitting Illinois after-school building may have had medical emergency
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Judge bars deportations of Venezuelans from South Texas under 18th-century wartime law
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Man United and Tottenham take commanding leads in the Europa League semifinals
The rescue act is on for Manchester United and Tottenham. Big wins for both teams in the Europa League semifinals on Thursday kept alive their hopes of lifting a major trophy and qualifying for the Champions League. United beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at the San Mames in Spain and Tottenham won 3-1 at home against Norwegia...
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Canadian men's bid for rugby sevens promotion runs into World Rugby roadblock
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Hockey Canada names first 15 players to roster for world championship
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