Police cleared in fatal shooting of man
Police cleared in fatal shooting of man who took nurse hostage, escaped Abbotsford Hospital
SURREY - British Columbia's independent police watchdog has cleared an Abbotsford officer of wrongdoing in a fatal shooting of a man who took a nurse hostage with a pair of scissors. The Independent Investigations Office says in a report that it was "...
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Installation of sacred House Posts
Chilliwack church welcomes sacred House Posts carved by Chilliwack-area Coast Salish artist
CHILLIWACK - St. Mary's Church in Chilliwack hosted a historic celebration last weekend featuring the installation of two sacred cedar House Posts, carved by renowned Coast Salish artist J. Luke Pike (Swoli:u:se) from Cheam First Nation, as part of the parish's ongoing journey toward reconciliation.The ceremony on Sund...
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B.C. chief raises concerns about Teck-Anglo merger's effect on First Nations
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B.C. Conservative Sturko is 'deeply concerned' about fake membership allegations
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B.C. RCMP officer's lawyer objects to questions about who he 'really' is
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Police cleared in fatal shooting of man
Police cleared in fatal shooting of man who took nurse hostage, escaped Abbotsford Hospital
SURREY - British Columbia's independent police watchdog has cleared an Abbotsford officer of wrongdoing in a fatal shooting of a man who took a nurse hostage with a pair of scissors. The Independent Investigations Office says in a report that it was "...
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Accused in B.C. triple stabbing should be found not responsible, lawyer says
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B.C. RCMP officer's lawyer objects to questions about who he 'really' is
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Alberta professor put on leave as ripple effects of Charlie Kirk's death continue
EDMONTON - Ripple effects of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the United States continue to be felt across Canada. The University of Alberta says it has temporarily put a law professor on non-disciplinary leave, as it looks into onl...
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Fraser says request for limits on notwithstanding clause not just about Quebec
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Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules
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Clayton Kershaw to retire after 2025 season, Dodgers announce
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Clayton Kershaw to retire, will make final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday
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Sidney Crosby stays committed to the Penguins during a rebuild that remains without an end date
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Clayton Kershaw to retire after 2025 season, Dodgers announce
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