Fraser Valley

RECOGNIZING LEADERS
B.C. public health leader receives honorary UFV Doctor of Laws degree
ABBOTSFORD - The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has recently celebrated a B.C. health professional with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree for her leadership in research and disease control in the province. As a physician epidemiologist at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), Dr. Jane Buxton led harm reduct...
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COMMUNITY DONATION
Mission hospital receives $10K donation for new OBGYN stretcher
MISSION - A hospital in Mission has received a new vital piece of equipment for patients experiencing gynecological emergencies - thanks to a generous investment from the Mission Community Foundation. The foundation has donated $10,000 to help purchase a much-needed OBGYN stretcher for Mission Memorial Hospital's emerg...
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Most Wanted
CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of June 15, 2025
CHILLIWACK - Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: Mitchell SaskamooseAge: 61Height: 5'10" ft Weight: 155lbsHair: Black Eyes: BrownWanted: Breach of Order x2Warrant in effect: June 9, 2025Parole Jurisdiction: ChilliwackName: Melissa BeaulieuAg...
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DIRT BIKE INCIDENT
1 airlifted to hospital after dirt bike incident near Chilliwack Lake Road Saturday
CHILLIWACK - One person has been taken to hospital after a dirt bike incident in Chilliwack Saturday afternoon (Jun. 14). At about 12:25 p.m., BC Emergency Health Services received a call regarding the motor vehicle incident on Chipmunk Creek Forest Service Road, near Chilliwack Lake FSR and Foley Creek FSR. BCEHS told...
Jun 14, 2025
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Fraser Valley Weather

British Columbia

Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall
DAWSON CREEK - The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province's northeast has stabilized thanks to rain over the weekend. BC Wildfire Service fire behaviour analyst Neal McLoughlin says in a video post on Sunday that a low-pressure system had moved into the region, bringing cloudy skies and soak...
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One missing, three escaped, after car went into Squamish River
SQUAMISH - RCMP in British Columbia say one person is missing after a vehicle crashed into the Squamish River. Mounties in Squamish say emergency crews responded early Saturday after a vehicle with four occupants drove off the road into the river. Police say three people were able to get to safety but one person was mi...
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ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS
Abbotsford Canucks head to Game 2 with 1-0 lead after double OT win Friday
ABBOTSFORD - The Charlotte Checkers have given the Canucks a run for their money in Game 1, but Abbotsford still has a 1-0 lead heading to Game 2 of their first Calder Cup Final. More than 8,600 fans spent their Friday night (Jun. 13) at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte- and they stayed there for four hours as both ...
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Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community
FORT ST. JOHN - A health authority in northern British Columbia says measles is officially circulating in a remote community in the province's northeast. Northern Health says multiple lab-confirmed cases of measles have been confirmed in Wonowon, about 89 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John, B.C. It notes the first c...
Jun 14, 2025
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Wildfire menacing Squamish, B.C., appears to stabilize amid cooler conditions
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice Lake Provincial Park and triggered a local state of emergency earlier this week appears to have stabilized after help from cool, cloudy weather conditions. The District of Squamish says the Dryden Creek wildfire has held stead...
Jun 14, 2025
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Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale
NORTH VANCOUVER - A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver says the home has been excellently maintained and is on an attractive street, but what the description doesn't say is it's a forced sale involving an embezzler and a years-long legal battle. The B.C. government gazette says the sale wa...
Jun 14, 2025
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Canada

CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta
KANANASKIS - Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alta., where G7 leaders are gathering for meetings. RCMP say in a news release that the fixed-wing Canadian aircraft entered the restricted area shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday, and N...
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Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall
DAWSON CREEK - The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province's northeast has stabilized thanks to rain over the weekend. BC Wildfire Service fire behaviour analyst Neal McLoughlin says in a video post on Sunday that a low-pressure system had moved into the region, bringing cloudy skies and soak...
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U.K. PM Starmer says Israel-Iran conflict to be 'centrepiece' of G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran will be a "centrepiece" of this week's G7 leaders' summit in Alberta. Starmer says the summit provides an opportunity for world leaders to make a strong case for de-escalation. The British prime minister spoke br...
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'Gold standard': Plane spotters in Calgary hope for glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7
CALGARY - Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta. Corbin Johnson wants to catch a glimpse of the plane carrying U.S. President Donald Trump. "Air Force 1 is certainly ...
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U.K. PM Starmer in Ottawa to talk trade, Middle East conflict with Carney ahead of G7
OTTAWA - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney today before the two leaders leave for the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta. He will meet Carney this morning in his West Block office on Parliament Hill before both leaders fly separately to Calgary. Last night, Starmer had ...
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Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome
OTTAWA - As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders at the G7 summit in Alberta, analysts say Canada's most important goal will be to keep the G7 from falling apart - even if that means not issuing a joint statement. "Keeping this informal international organizat...
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