DeBrincat scores in OT, Detroit Red Wings edge Vancouver Canucks 3-2
VANCOUVER - Alex DeBrincat scored his second goal of the night with 41.2 seconds left in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday. DeBrincat and Ben Chiarot scored for the Red Wings (27-21-5) in regulation, helping Detroit extend its win streak to six straight contests. Alex Lyon sto...
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HEAVY SNOW
Snowfall warning in effect across Fraser Valley
CHILLIWACK - Winter is in full swing at the Fraser Valley- Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning Sunday afternoon (Feb. 2) in the east, central and west regions from Hope to Abbotsford. Residents can expect to see heavy snowfall between 10 to 15 centimetres tonight through Monday morning, though some areas m...
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JOB CUTS
Hundreds of B.C. health care workers risk deportation after cuts to immigration program
CHILLIWACK - Over 500 health care workers in Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal are expected to face deportation after the federal government slashed its immigration targets this year. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) was designed to attract skilled workers looking to become permanent residents in Canada. Last yea...
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CLIMB THE WALL
Hope Fire to 'climb the wall' in annual BC Lung fundraiser
HOPE - The Hope Fire Department is racing other fire halls atop the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre for this year's Climb the Wall event. Since 2002, the BC Lung Foundation has challenged firefighters to run up the stairs of a nearly 50-storey building. Moon Pruvost with Hope Fire is looking forward to beating her time ...
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POETRY EVENT
Local poets set to take the stage at downtown Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - Voices from diverse, underrepresented groups are being amplified at a spoken poetry event in downtown Abbotsford later this February. Diverse VOICES will feature poets and troubadours with Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC) backgrounds- a lineup inspired by the organizer's own life with the wri...
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Most Wanted
CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of February 2, 2025
CHILLIWACK - Here are two people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: Waylon VendraminiAge: 45Height: 5'8" ft Weight: 170lbs Hair: Grey/Brown Eyes: BlueWanted: AssaultWarrant in effect: January 20, 2025Parole Jurisdiction: ChilliwackName: Brian Kiraly-MillerAge: 3...
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B.C. premier announces trade retaliations to U.S. tariffs
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MEAT PLANT SANCTIONS
Chilliwack meat plant sanctioned after B.C. government investigation
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Weather woes
Winter storm warning for Coquihalla as Fraser Valley prepares for cold snap next week
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British Columbia
As birth tourism rises again, will Trump's citizenship moves send more Canada's way?
RICHMOND, B.C. - Vancouver-based birth tourism operator Liga Lin says her phone has been buzzing with inquiries from expectant mothers since U.S. President Donald Trump moved to end American birthright citizenship. Lin's business, New Joy Postpartum Care, arranges accommodation and services for non-resident women - mos...
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Wintry blast to continue after season's first big snowfall blankets Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The first snowy blast of winter in Metro Vancouver is expected to continue with up to 25 centimetres of snow predicted in some areas before it's done today. Environment Canada says to expect bands of snowfall and "localized heavy flurries" across the South Coast of British Columbia this morning af...
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Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan
OTTAWA - Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on hundreds of goods originating in the United States - from meat and milk to carpets and curtains - in response to steep new American levies against Canada. A federal official also signalled that Canada will pursue available legal remedies in response to the U.S. breachi...
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B.C. political leaders call for premier to do more amid looming trade war
VANCOUVER - British Columbia politicians are calling on the premier to do more as the province prepares to face U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods as well as retaliation by Ottawa. The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders Saturday to slap Canada with duties of 10 per cent on energy and 25 per...
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10 to 20 centimetres of snow hit Metro Vancouver today as arctic air invades region
VANCOUVER - British Columbians need to get their winter jackets and shovels ready as a snowfall warning is in effect for the Lower Mainland in B.C. Environment Canada says about 10 to 20 centimetres of snowfall will hit Metro Vancouver today until Monday morning after arctic air invades the region. A special weather st...
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B.C. Premier says he has directed BC Liquor Branch to stop buying American liquor
British Columbia Premier David Eby was quick to retaliate to "crushing" 25 per cent tariffs announced by the U.S. on Saturday, including targeting U.S. liquor. Eby called the tariffs implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump "a complete betrayal" of the historic bond between Canada and the U.S. on ...
Feb 02, 2025
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Canada
In the news today: Trump and Trudeau to talk amid pending trade war
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with its southern neighbour Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump today as Canada's leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with...
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As birth tourism rises again, will Trump's citizenship moves send more Canada's way?
RICHMOND, B.C. - Vancouver-based birth tourism operator Liga Lin says her phone has been buzzing with inquiries from expectant mothers since U.S. President Donald Trump moved to end American birthright citizenship. Lin's business, New Joy Postpartum Care, arranges accommodation and services for non-resident women - mos...
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Observers call for pressure on U.S. corporations as Trump, Musk take aim at Canada
OTTAWA - As U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk take aim at Canada, some high-level observers are calling on the federal government to consider sanctioning or even banning corporations owned by those close to Trump - much as it did with Russian oligarchs after the invasion of Ukraine. "We better have a repor...
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Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with its southern neighbour
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump today as Canada's leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with the United States. Trump mentioned the planned conversation after returning to Washington from Florida on Sunday night and Trudeau's office confirmed a call is sched...
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Ontario votes: Campaign stops and TV appearances after Trump's tariff announcement
Party leaders in Ontario are back at it this morning as a trade war looms over the provincial election campaign. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford will make a campaign stop in Etobicoke, going over what a news release calls how to "protect Ontario" in between appearances on various American news broad...
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B.C. political leaders call for premier to do more amid looming trade war
VANCOUVER - British Columbia politicians are calling on the premier to do more as the province prepares to face U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods as well as retaliation by Ottawa. The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders Saturday to slap Canada with duties of 10 per cent on energy and 25 per...
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World
Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Authorities said Sunday they have recovered the remains of 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001. Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said at a news conference that divers still need to find the bodies of 12 more victims and are committed to the dig...
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Devotees pay homage to Afro-Brazilian sea goddess on Rio de Janeiro beach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees waded into the sea to the sound of drums and rhythmic clapping and offered up colorful bouquets to the goddess who is celebrated a...
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Devotees pay homage to Afro-Brazilian sea goddess on Rio de Janeiro beach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees waded into the sea to the sound of drums and rhythmic clapping and offered up colorful bouquets to the goddess who is celebrated a...
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Sports
Flames score three times in first period, hang on to beat Kraken 3-2
SEATTLE (AP) - Yegor Sharangovich and Jonathan Huberdeau each scored on the power play in Calgary's three-goal first period and the Flames held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Sunday night. Morgan Frost also scored and Dan Vlader stopped 27 shots as Calgary retained possession of the second wild-card playoff berth...
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NHL roundup: Verhaeghe's hat trick helps Panthers snap Islanders' seven-game win streak
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Carter Verhaeghe had his fourth career hat trick, Sam Reinhart scored his 31st goal and the Florida Panthers beat New York 6-3 on Sunday night to end the Islanders' winning streak at seven games. Verhaeghe added an assist on Matthew Tkachuk's empty-netter for a four-point night. Reinhart also had a...
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Snowboarder Jobin wins World Cup gold in Aspen
ASPEN - Snowboarder Francis Jobin of Quebec City struck World Cup gold on Sunday in Aspen, Colo. The 26-year-old athlete had a score of 79.30 in the men's slopestyle event, finishing ahead of Yiming Su (78.36) of China and American Sean Fitzsimons (77.43) in the 16-man final. Jobin cleared his first two rails with near...
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