Six people were displaced and one cat has been saved following house fire in Surrey
SURREY, B.C. - Six people have been displaced and one cat has been rescued in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday morning after a home was destroyed by fire. Surrey Fire Service assistant chief Mike McNamara says they received a call about a house fire early in the morning on the corner of Fraser Highway and 168 Street in the city...
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Most Wanted
CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of March 2, 2025
CHILLIWACK - Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: Danielle LevinskyAge: 40Height: 5'8" ft Weight: 130lbs Hair: Brown Eyes: GreenWanted: Theft $5000 or UnderWarrant in effect: February 19, 2025Parole Jurisdiction: ChilliwackName: Jessica Ramal...
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SPRING ART CLASS
Chilliwack Cultural Centre hosting kid-friendly classes for spring break
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Cultural Centre's new class lineup is hoping to nurture young people's creativity as spring break approaches this March. Through the second half of the month, the Centre will be hosting classes delivered at a pace meant only for young artists. Kids aged five to seven can explore their creativity...
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FARM STORY
Local farms showcased in new Chilliwack Chamber storytelling project
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is hoping to sow the seeds of local agricultural success with a new initiative: the Chilliwack Farm Story. Throughout the year, the Farm Story website will feature farmer spotlights, homegrown innovations and agritourism experiences for locals and visitors alike. Chamber ...
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LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER
Abbotsford Salvation Army to host annual lunch and fundraiser in April
ABBOTSFORD - The Salvation Army in Abbotsford is inviting folks to hear from inspiring speakers, share a meal and help raise funds at their 3rd annual Hope in the Valley Luncheon. Presenters include the organization's own Pastor and Corps Officer, Major Ruth Gillingham; Centre of Hope Program Manager Al Breitkreuz; and...
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Chilliwack by-election
UPDATE: Former MLA Laurie Throness thanks voters, fellow candidates in post-election victory statement
UPDATE: Laurie Throness issued the following statement on Facebook after winning tonight's by-election: "Well, the voters have decided and it is a privilege to be chosen to serve the community of Chilliwack once again. A big thank you to the people of Chilliwack! I also want to thank Katie Bartel and Shane Kooyman...
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CP NewsAlert: Vancouver visual effects supervisors win Oscar for "Dune: Part Two"
Two Vancouver visual effects supervisors, Stephen James and Rhys Salcombe, are part of a team that has won an Oscar for Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two." More to come. Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press
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Six people were displaced and one cat has been saved following house fire in Surrey
SURREY, B.C. - Six people have been displaced and one cat has been rescued in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday morning after a home was destroyed by fire. Surrey Fire Service assistant chief Mike McNamara says they received a call about a house fire early in the morning on the corner of Fraser Highway and 168 Street in the city...
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B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod while shooting video with watercraft
SQUAMISH, B.C. - A British Columbia entrepreneur experienced a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter this week when a pod of dolphins chased him down while he was shooting a video on his personal watercraft. Jerry McArthur, founder and CEO of The HydroFlyer, designs and sells the electric surfboards that hover above th...
Feb 28, 2025
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Police investigate possible explosion, house fire at home in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY, B.C. - A house fire and possible explosion has closed off a neighbourhood in Langley, B.C. RCMP say the fire was reported on Friday morning, and officers along with firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene in the 7300 block of 196 Street. Police say homes in the surrounding area have since been evacu...
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More 'Buy BC' ads coming as Eby touts local food in response to U.S. tariff threat
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says it has been "absolutely inspirational" to see people step up across the province and Canada to support homegrown businesses in response to the tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump. Eby made the comment during a visit to a Save-On-Foods location in ...
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Man charged after investigation into B.C. drug trafficking network, police say
SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia say a 31-year-old man has been charged following investigation into a drug trafficking network operating in the Lower Mainland and Interior. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. says in a release that their investigation began in the Lower Mainland last July, bu...
Feb 28, 2025
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Canada
"Nothing more than a distraction," says B.C. forest minister on Trump's lumber order
VANCOUVER - B.C.'s Forest Minister said the latest executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump is "nothing more than a distraction" after Trump signed two orders to increase his country's domestic supply of timber while reducing its reliance of timber imports from other countries, including Canada. Presi...
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Excitement for Canadian company as Firefly's Blue Ghost lands on moon
MONTREAL - The head of a Quebec aerospace company says he's thrilled by the confirmation that a private lunar lander has touched down on the moon with his company's technology aboard. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost successfully descended from lunar orbit on autopilot, carrying experiments for NASA and several Canadian-...
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A federal byelection has been called for Halifax
HALIFAX - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held in Halifax on April 14. The Halifax seat has been empty since Aug. 31, when longtime member of Parliament Andy Fillmore resigned to run for Halifax mayor. A byelection must be called within six months of a new vacancy in the House of ...
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Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII
OTTAWA - When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her bid to become the next Liberal leader, speakers always blare Nelly Furtado's 2006 hit "Maneater." It is a nod to the central theme of her pitch to the country: she will not shy away from taking on powerful men. Wit...
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Trudeau in London as Ukraine summit kicks off, aimed at security beyond U.S. alliance
LONDON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in London for a major summit today on European defence, as leaders seek to set the conditions toward a lasting peace in Ukraine as Washington pulls back. Trudeau will join numerous European leaders at the summit, which is aimed at sorting out how to prevent Russia from taking f...
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Canadian Ukrainian community 'shocked' and 'angry' by Zelenskyy's treatment
Leaders from Canadian Ukrainian organizations say they are shocked by Friday's clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump berated Zelenskyy for being "disrespectful" in an Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal that Trump ...
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World
Francis didn't need mechanical ventilation on Sunday after respiratory crisis Friday, Vatican says
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn't need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that his respiratory function was improving as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia and a respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old pope did continue to receive high flow supp...
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UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia's war in Ukraine
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the United States. Starmer says the plan emerged after talks among the four countries' leaders following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Oval Office blowout with U.S. Presid...
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Israel says it is stopping the entry of all aid and supplies into the Gaza Strip
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel said Sunday it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip. The prime minister's office did not elaborate on the decision but warned of "additional consequences" if Hamas does not accept what Israel says is a U.S. proposal for an extension of the ceasefir...
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Sports
NHL roundup: Maple Leafs win fifth straight, beat Penguins 6-5 in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) - William Nylander scored 60 seconds into overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5 on Sunday. Nylander, Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies each had a goal and an assist as Toronto earned its fifth consecutive win. John Tavares, Max Domi and Conor Timmins al...
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Quickley's hot second half helps Raptors hold off Magic 104-102
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Immanuel Quickley scored 17 of his 24 points in the second half and the Toronto Raptors held on to beat the Orlando Magic 104-102 on Sunday night. Franz Wagner missed a driving layup for Orlando in the final second, enabling the Raptors to win after going without a score in the final 2:52. A backco...
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Sebastian Aho's OT goal lifts Hurricanes past Flames 2-1
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sebastian Aho's fifth overtime goal of the season tied an NHL record and came 3:16 into the extra session as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Sunday. Aho's five OT winners matched Boston's Brad Marchand (2017-18), Montreal's Alex Galchenyuk (2016-17), Chicago's Jonathan To...
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