RECYCLING PROGRAM
Chilliwack launches curbside recycling program for 'Star' residents
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack's latest recycling program is taking it all the way back to grade school- by handing out stickers to outstanding recycling "stars". From June to December, City staff and co-op students will be giving star stickers for the new Curbside Recycling Star program. Residents with ...
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Two-vehicle collision
Chilliwack RCMP SUV involved in two-car crash Friday night on Young Road
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack RCMP SUV cruiser was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Young Road north of downtown Chilliwack Friday night, but a witness who claims to have seen the motor vehicle incident says the RCMP member isn't at fault. According to scanner traffic courtesy of Chilliwack resident David Seltenrich, the...
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MISSING MAN
UPDATE: Chilliwack RCMP find missing 65-year-old man
UPDATE 3:01 p.m. Saturday: Chilliwack RCMP report that the 65-year-old man reported missing on Friday, May 30, has been located safe and sound. All identifying information has been removed for privacy reasons.
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Missing teen
Fraser Valley teen located: RCMP
LANGLEY - Mounties in Langley say the 16-year-old boy who was reported missing on Thursday, May 29 has been located. The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance.
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UFV AWARDS
UFV recognizing six leaders with honorary degrees this June
ABBOTSFORD - The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is recognizing six leaders from a variety of backgrounds at its upcoming Convocation ceremonies.From June 10 to 12, the UFV will be giving honorary degrees through six ceremonies to the following community trailblazers:Indigenous leader Hi:olemtel Clarence (Kat) Pe...
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LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER
Annual fundraising luncheon raises over $10K for Salvation Army in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - The Salvation Army in Abbotsford has announced that it hosted a successful annual luncheon- by exceeding its $10,000 fundraising goal. On Wednesday, April 23, the third Hope in the Valley Luncheon welcomed 141 guests to celebrate the work of its members in delivering compassionate care to those in need. Ke...
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British Columbia
Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15
RICHMOND - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is confident that recent Indigenous opposition to certain fast-tracking laws will not affect the province's ability to attract investment from Asian trade partners. Eby says that international investors need to realize that they would need "strong partnerships ...
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B.C. ostrich farm at heart of avian flu debate upbeat despite looming federal cull
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The family that operates the British Columbia ostrich farm where some 400 birds face being euthanized by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says spirits remain high among protesters looking to stave off the cull. Katie Pasitney, whose parents own Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood...
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CP NewsAlert: CFIA fines B.C. ostrich farm over avian flu failures
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has fined a British Columbia ostrich farm $20,000 for failing to co-operate with anti-avian flu measures, as the owners continue to resist a cull order. It also says the farm has not substantiated claims of scientific research on the birds, and that the agency's planning for ...
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B.C. launches public safety program aimed at stopping non-violent street crime
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has launched a new public safety program aimed at reducing shoplifting, property damage and other non-violent street crimes in business areas. Terry Yung, minister of state for community safety and integrated services, says the program is a "direct result" of feedback from police ...
May 30, 2025
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Investigation underway after bear shot dead near Williams Lake, leaving 5 cubs behind
British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says an investigation is underway to find the person who shot and killed a female black bear near Williams Lake, leaving behind five cubs. Conservation officers say the incident took place between May 24 and 25 near the community of Big Lake, northeast of Williams Lake. T...
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B.C. man who got $8M says he'll be penniless if made to pay sex assault damages
VANCOUVER - A B.C. man who was awarded $8 million after being wrongfully convicted of sexual assault and spending 27 years in prison says he'll be left "homeless and penniless" if forced to pay civil damages to victims who won a lawsuit against him. The B.C. Court of Appeal ruled this week that five victims w...
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Canada
B.C. ostrich farm at heart of avian flu debate upbeat despite looming federal cull
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The family that operates the British Columbia ostrich farm where some 400 birds face being euthanized by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says spirits remain high among protesters looking to stave off the cull. Katie Pasitney, whose parents own Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood...
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Rallies in support of Canada Post workers scheduled across the country
Rallies in support of Canada Post workers are set to take place across the country today amid ongoing labour tensions between the employer and the union representing roughly 55,000 staff. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced the rallies on its website, saying supporters will gather in 13 cities including Hali...
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Quebec to seek leave to appeal school board reform ruling to Supreme Court of Canada
MONTREAL - Quebec will ask the Supreme Court of Canada for permission to appeal lower court rulings that found a provincial law abolishing school boards violates English-language minority education rights. A spokesperson for Quebec's justice minister confirmed this week the province will appeal a ruling from the Quebec...
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Son of woman who inspired assisted dying law chooses to die on his own terms
OTTAWA - Price Carter is planning to die this summer. The 68-year-old has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He knows it will take his life eventually; before it does, he intends to die on his own terms with his family at his side. "I was told at the outset, 'This is palliative care, there is no cure f...
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Rain not forecasted as crews battle wildfire burning near Flin Flon, Manitoba.
FLIN FLON - There's no rain in the forecast for Flin Flon, Manitoba over the next week as crews there fight a wildfire that's raging nearby. Temperatures throughout the weekend are expecting to range from the low to high 20s, before cooling off. Thousands have evacuated the northwestern Manitoba city, including municip...
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'A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter
FREDERICTON - It was a complete shock when Gerry Carroll was diagnosed with cancer and was given months to live. The retired Riverview, N.B., sales representative said he had gone to see his family doctor in December 2023 for what he described as a "gurgling" noise in his stomach. His family physician sent hi...
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World
PSG leads 2-0 against Inter Milan at halftime in the Champions League final
MUNICH (AP) - First-half goals from Achraf Hakimi and Desire Doue gave Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 halftime lead against Inter Milan in Saturday's Champions League final. PSG totally dominated the half at Allianz Arena to move within touching distance of a first Champions League title. It took just 12 minutes for the Fre...
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Hungry Palestinians in Gaza block and offload dozens of UN food trucks
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Palestinians in the Gaza Strip blocked and offloaded dozens of food trucks, the U.N. World Food Program said Saturday, as desperation mounts following Israel's monthslong blockade and airstrikes while talks of a ceasefire inch forward. The WFP said that 77 trucks carrying aid, mostly flour, were...
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Iran has amassed even more near weapons-grade uranium, UN watchdog says
VIENNA (AP) - Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Saturday and called on Tehran to urgently change course and comply with the agency's probe. The report comes at a sensitive time as Tehran and Washington have ...
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Sports
Veteran Fletcher, rookie Senecal among Montreal Alouettes final cuts
Veteran running back Walter Fletcher and rookie Canadian quarterback Jonathan Senecal were among the Montreal Alouettes' final cuts Saturday. Canadian Football League teams had until 10 p.m. ET on Saturday to make final roster selections. The '25 regular season kicks off Thursday night with the Ottawa Redblacks visitin...
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U.S. claims Para World Hockey gold medal with 6-1 win over Canada
BUFFALO - Defenceman Jack Wallace had three goals and an assist, and Brody Roybal chipped in with five assists as the United States claimed gold with a 6-1 win over Canada in the Para World Hockey Championship game on Saturday at LECOM Harborcentre. It was the seventh gold medal at the event for the Americans, who have...
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Scheffler has flawless card and surges into lead at the Memorial, Taylor three shots back
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Scottie Scheffler was at his best on a tough day at Muirfield Village, opening with 13 straight pars and then pouring it on at the end for a 4-under 68 that gave him a one-shot lead Saturday over Ben Griffin at the Memorial. Scheffler birdied four of his final five holes, finishing with a birdie fro...
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