education
University of the Fraser Valley instructor earns rare double honour for excellence and leadership
ABBOTSFORD - For the first time in the University of the Fraser Valley's history, a single individual has earned both the Teaching Excellence and Inspirational Leadership awards at its annual employee excellence event.Christine Nehring of Mission was recognized for her exceptional work as an instructor and program head...
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Boating
Owner sought after the discovery of a small boat in the Fraser Valley
LANGLEY - As temperatures rise and boating season approaches, one boat owner may be missing more than just the water.Langley RCMP is asking for the public's help in identifying the owner of a boat that was found in the community on May 18."The boat appears to have been abandoned or lost, and we are looking to retu...
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IHIT identifies victim of fatal stabbing
IHIT identifies victim of fatal stabbing in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - Homicide detectives in British Columbia have now identified the victim of Sunday night's stabbing in Abbotsford in hopes of advancing the investigation. According to a statement issued Tuesday afternoon by Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong, 15-year-old Billy Ledoux died af...
May 27, 2025
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Political fundraiser
Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA to host Opposition Leader Rustad next week
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA Á'a:líya Warbus will host Opposition leader John Rustad, leader of the B.C. Conservative Party, at a political fundraiser next week in the Columbia Valley, southwest of Cultus Lake. The fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Chestnut Sprin...
May 27, 2025
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Highway 1 closures in Fraser Canyon
Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon to face intermittent closures this week, early next week
FRASER CANYON - The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit says three overnight closures of Highway 1 in the Fraser Canyon are set to occur over the next six days. According to a news release, motorists are advised of three overnight closures of Highway 1 between Lytton and Spences Bridge to facilitate constructio...
May 27, 2025
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Youth hospitalized after stabbing
17-year-old hospitalized after being stabbed by teen: Mission RCMP
MISSION - Mounties in Mission say a 17-year-old male was hospitalized with serious injuries after an altercation involving a weapon last Friday night (May 23) in Mission. According to a statement from Mission RCMP spokesperson Harrison Mohr, an 18-year-old male was arrested in connection with an incident in which polic...
May 27, 2025
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British Columbia
One dead, one injured after being hit by bus near Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal
WEST VANCOUVER - One person is dead and another person was injured after being hit by a bus in West Vancouver, B.C. Police say they were called on Wednesday afternoon about a collision at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal involving a TransLink bus and two pedestrians. The one who survived was taken to hospital with inju...
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B.C.'s fast-tracking bill heads for final vote, facing criticism to the end
VICTORIA - Controversial legislation to fast-track infrastructure projects in British Columbia goes to a final vote in the legislature on Wednesday night, after attracting condemnation from First Nations leaders and environment and business groups. Speaker Raj Chouhan is expected to cast the deciding vote in favour of ...
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Court orders B.C. to pass law giving French school board expropriation powers
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered the provincial government to pass a law within six months providing the Francophone School Board with powers to expropriate private property to build new French-language schools. The court found that, unlike other school boards in B.C., the Francophone School Board is the ...
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Minister says CFIA following due process in B.C. ostrich cull case
OTTAWA - The federal agriculture minister says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is following "due process" as it prepares for a cull of about 400 ostriches at a farm in British Columbia. Asked about U.S. interventions in the case, Heath MacDonald says he doesn't think it's appropriate for a major decision ...
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B.C. Wildfire Service announces ban on most open fires in coastal areas
VICTORIA - The BC Wildfire Service has announced open fire bans that will prohibit most burning activities in most coastal areas of the province, with exceptions for Haida Gwaii. The ban on Category 2 and Category 3 open fires in the Coastal Fire Centre comes into effect at noon Friday, and the service says it's being ...
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B.C.'s minimum wage to increase to $17.85 on June 1
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Labour Ministry says the province's lowest paid workers are getting a pay bump as of Sunday. It says the minimum wage will increase from $17.40 to $17.85 an hour. The ministry says the 2.6 per cent increase also applies to pay rates for resident caretakers, live-in home-support workers, li...
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Canada
CP NewsAlert: U.S. federal court rules against Trump's fentanyl tariffs
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose his sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs or his fentanyl-related duties against Canada. More coming. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
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Five things from the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney faced questions and criticisms from opposition parties during the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament. Here's a quick look at how the first day went. - Elbows down? Former party leader Andrew Scheer led the Conservatives in the Commons Wednesday afternoon during Prime M...
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COVID vaccine 'strongly recommended' during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say
TORONTO - Canada's gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination is "strongly recommended" during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada issued the statement Wednesday, a day after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared the shot no longer recommende...
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CBSA says 67 per cent of drugs seized in month-long operation were coming into Canada
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency says more than 67 per cent of the drugs seized during a month-long cross-country operation were coming into Canada from the United States. Operation Blizzard took place between February and March and targeted illegal drugs and precursor chemicals transported by mail, air cargo...
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Ottawa police arrest 13 anti-war protesters demonstrating against arms show
OTTAWA - Ottawa Police say officers arrested 13 protesters on charges of mischief and assaulting police after they held demonstrations against an arms expo in the capital. Police also say a man attending the CANSEC trade show sustained minor injuries after being assaulted near the conference venue out by the city's air...
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Poilievre finds himself a spectator as debate gets underway in Parliament
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is in the unfamiliar position of watching the House of Commons as it gets underway today, instead of participating in the debate as he did for more than 20 years. In a press conference held just before the first question period of this new Parliament began today, the Conservative leader told r...
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World
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, "including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields." His announcement on X added to the uncertainty for America's international students, ...
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Convicted head of human smuggling plot gets 10 years after Indian family dies on US-Canada border
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) - More than three years after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to enter the U.S. along a remote stretch of the Canadian border in a blizzard, the alleged ringleader of an international human smuggling plot was sentenced in Minnesota on Wednesday to 10 years in prison. Fed...
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Tate brothers face rape and trafficking chares in the UK
LONDON (AP) - Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged in Britain with rape and other crimes, prosecutors said Wednesday. The Crown Prosecution Service said a European arrest warrant was issued for the two last year and Romanian courts have issued an order to extradite the two to the U.K. Andrew Ta...
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Sports
Philadelphia Union rally with two late goals to defeat Toronto FC 2-1
TORONTO - Kai Wagner set up the tying goal and scored the winner as the Philadelphia Union rallied late to down Toronto FC 2-1 in MLS play Wednesday, extending its unbeaten run to 10 games in all competitions. After Nathan Harriel rose high to head home a Wagner corner in the 87th minute, Wagner broke TFC fans' hearts ...
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Canadian men's rugby sevens coach Sean White to leave role in July
LANGFORD - Canadian men's rugby sevens head coach Sean White will leave his role with the team in July. Rugby Canada says the change will be made when the first term of White's contract ends. The organization says it feels the change is in the best interest of the program as it aims to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olymp...
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Former pro players Auclair, O'Connor named to Canadian men's flag football team
OTTAWA - Former professional players Antony Auclair and Michael O'Connor have earned roster spots on Canada's national men's flag football team. The two were among 12 players named to the squad following its national identification camp. Canada will be looking to qualify for the '28 Summer Games in Los Angeles where fl...
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