Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.'s south coast
VANCOUVER - Heavy rain in the forecast is slated to pummel parts of British Columbia's south coast, with some areas possibly getting as much as 130 millimetres. Environment Canada says the rainfall warning covers much of western Vancouver Island including Tofino, Port Renfrew and Sooke, as well as parts of the Sunshine...
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INMATE DEATH
Inmate convicted of sexual interference dies in Abbotsford prison
ABBOTSFORD - An 85-year-old inmate who was serving a two-year sentence has died in an Abbotsford prison last week. According to Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Garcia Ribeiro Dias had been serving a sentence at Pacific Institution since March 11, 2024. While the CSC typically won't divulge deceased inmates' crimes, ...
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Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests
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WATER CONSERVATION
Mission giving out 100 free water meters to volunteering homeowners
MISSION - The City of Mission's ideas for water conservation aren't drying up- A voluntary water metering program has launched this week for single-detached homeowners who are willing to participate. "This program is designed to help residents reduce water consumption, potentially lower utility costs, and protect ...
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MUSIC CHARITY
Charity looks to strike a chord in Chilliwack with upcoming concert fundraiser
CHILLIWACK -A charity that provides unique music lessons to underserved youth is looking to introduce itself to the Chilliwack community with an evening of songs and storytelling. Empower Through Music (ETM) offers lessons, instruments, and mentorship at no cost to at-risk youth, especially those who are neurodivergent...
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ALLEGED SHOOTOUT
UPDATE: RCMP increase patrols at Mission fair after unconfirmed shootout post
MISSION - UPDATE: Mission RCMP investigators have spoken with the persons related to the social media comments, including the youth who created the post, the youth involved in the alleged conflict, and their parents. "At this time, there is nothing to indicate that any act of violence will be carried out, and the ...
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COLISEUM OWNERSHIP
City of Chilliwack regains Coliseum ownership after nearly 23 years
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Coliseum is going back to its roots with the City of Chilliwack- more than 22 years after its tenure with the Chiefs Development Group (CDG). In 2002, the City entered a Public-Private Partnership agreement with the CDG to finance, build and operate the Coliseum. This helped the arena come t...
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British Columbia
Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests
VANCOUVER - Researcher Benjamin Leung carries a naloxone kit in his backpack in case of encountering an opioid overdose - but he admits that's about as practical as carrying a fire extinguisher in case of fire. Instead Leung is now advocating a new tactic of placing the overdose-reversing kits at transit locations near...
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Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.'s south coast
VANCOUVER - Heavy rain in the forecast is slated to pummel parts of British Columbia's south coast, with some areas possibly getting as much as 130 millimetres. Environment Canada says the rainfall warning covers much of western Vancouver Island including Tofino, Port Renfrew and Sooke, as well as parts of the Sunshine...
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Vancouver reports first homicide of 2025 after man found dead on beach
VANCOUVER - Vancouver has recorded its first homicide of 2025 after a man was found dead in the city's Downtown Eastside. Vancouver Police say officers were called to Crab Park at about 8:30 a.m. after someone reported a dead body found on the beach. The force issued a release saying the case is the city's first homici...
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B.C. court voids 'cult' marriage, finding woman didn't 'truly consent'
A British Columbia judge has annulled the marriage of a woman to a fellow member of an India-based "cult group," saying she didn't "truly consent" to the 2023 wedding. The B.C. Supreme Court ruling issued this week says Arshnoor Kaur Jaura claimed she was manipulated and overwhelmed by a "barra...
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Boy, 5, playing game of hide-and-seek is found by RCMP helicopter in B.C.
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Mounties in Mission, B.C., say a police helicopter crew spotted a five-year-old boy after he went missing during a game of hide-and-seek. Police say the boy was at a children's camp near Mission on Tuesday when he walked away from the rest of the group playing in a forested area. Sta...
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Ottawa announces $200M contribution toward Cedar LNG project in B.C.
OTTAWA - Ottawa says it is contributing up to $200 million toward the Cedar LNG project on the northern B.C. coast. The money is coming through the Strategic Innovation Fund, which falls under the Innovation, Science and Economic Development ministry. The floating liquefied natural gas processing facility and marine ex...
Mar 21, 2025
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Canada
Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests
VANCOUVER - Researcher Benjamin Leung carries a naloxone kit in his backpack in case of encountering an opioid overdose - but he admits that's about as practical as carrying a fire extinguisher in case of fire. Instead Leung is now advocating a new tactic of placing the overdose-reversing kits at transit locations near...
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Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China. The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million f...
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Canada says it will fund Jordan's Principle for First Nations kids through 2026
MONTREAL - The federal government says it will continue to fund Jordan's Principle to support First Nations children through 2026. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu announced the extension about 24 hours before a federal election campaign is expected to kick off. No specific spending amounts were provided in the...
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Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electrical vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada. The Progressive Conservative government joined with the NDP and Liberal opposition parties in a vote dropping the electric automaker ...
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Liberals to expand eligibility for dental care program
OTTAWA - The federal health minister says that as of May, all eligible Canadians will be able to apply for the federal dental care program. The program was launched initially for seniors in December 2023 and has been expanded in phases to cover children and people with disabilities. In May, the program will open to oth...
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Canada updates travel advisory for U.S., noting need to register on long stays
The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for those heading south of the border, noting the U.S. requires that visitors register if staying more than 30 days. The updated advisory says the registration requirement applies to Canadians and other foreign nationals travelling to the U.S. Ottawa says those wh...
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World
Pope appears on hospital balcony to bless crowd in 1st public appearance in battle with pneumonia
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis has appeared on a hospital balcony to bless the crowd in his first public outing in five weeks and ahead of his release after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope gave a thumbs up and acknowledged the crowd after he was wheeled out onto the balcony overlooking th...
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Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial on corruption charges
ISTANBUL (AP) - A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan early on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid to his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of...
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Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians in Gaza, including senior Hamas political leader, officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader, officials said. Iran-backed rebels in Yemen who are allied with Hamas meanwhile launched another missile at Israel, setting off air raid siren...
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Sports
NHL roundup: Brodzinski scores twice as Rangers down Canucks 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Jonny Brodzinski scored his second goal of the game late in the third period and Igor Shesterkin made 36 saves as the New York Rangers downed the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing streak. Brodzinski rifled his ninth goal of the season past Canucks netminder Kevin Lankinen at ...
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Whitecaps suffer first loss of the season, aim to bounce back quickly
VANCOUVER - Jesper Sorensen knew a perfect season was unlikely. That's why the Vancouver Whitecaps head coach was already looking to move on after his team dropped a 3-1 decision to the Chicago Fire Saturday night for its first loss of the Major League Soccer season. "I'll not be too high when we win and I'll not ...
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Oilers' supporting cast comes up big in 5-4 win over Kraken
EDMONTON - Chalk one up for the rank and file on the Edmonton Oilers. Faced with playing without star forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken, Edmonton's supporting cast came up big for a 5-4 victory, led by veteran Ryan Nugent-Hopkins who recorded three goals for his fourth ca...
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