Vehicle incident in Chilliwack
UPDATE: Hwy. 1 clear through Chilliwack after vehicle incident near Prest Road Monday afternoon
UPDATE: 3:10 P.M. MONDAY: DriveBC reported at 2:57 p.m. that the vehicle incident on eastbound Highway 1 before Prest Road has been cleared. The vehicle incident just before Prest Road had blocked the left lane, causing delays for motorists. Original story: CHILLIWACK - A vehicle incident is reportedly impacting eastb...
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Witnesses sought
Witnesses sought in fatal crash Sunday that claimed the life of an Agassiz woman
CHILLIWACK - A spokesperson for the BC Highway Patrol is appealing to the public for more witnesses and dash cam footage following a single-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman from Agassiz on Sunday. According to a statement from BC Highway Patrol spokesperson Corporal Michael McLaughlin, a g...
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Structure fire in Fairfield Island
One person assessed for smoke inhalation after fire in Fairfield Island Monday morning
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City of Prince George to dismantle homeless encampment after court ruling
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Sun Youth co-founder Sid Stevens dies at 85 after seven decades of community service
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