FEDERAL ELECTION
Navy veteran, semi-retired pensioner to run as PPC candidate in Chilliwack-Hope
CHILLIWACK - An honourably discharged Canadian Navy veteran, former small business owner and single father is now running to become the next Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Hope. Jeff Galbraith is looking to use his diverse experiences as the People's Party representative in the upcoming federal election. "Can...
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MISSION MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Mission Memorial temporarily suspends emergency services again
MISSION - Fraser Health has announced another temporary service disruption at the Mission Memorial Hospital due to doctor shortages. From 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, to 8:00 a.m. Sunday, March 30, the hospital's Emergency Department will be closed to ensure all patients already in the E.R. can be seen by a physician ...
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Lilia Vu makes 3 straight birdies for 2-shot lead over Hull in Arizona
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Fraser Valley
Howden wins to close in on Crystal Globe, Hoffos second in ski cross
IDRE FJÄLL - Reece Howden sped to a gold medal on Saturday in the second last men's World Cup ski cross race of the season, while fellow Canadian Courtney Hoffos took silver in the women's race. Howden, from Cultus Lake, B.C., leads Italy's Simone Deromedis by 33 points atop the overall standings heading into Sund...
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ROAD SAFETY
Abbotsford police impound nearly a dozen cars in one night
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford police were out to keep Friday night fun on local roads- not tragic. "Last night, our frontline officers were actively engaged in ensuring road safety within our community," shared the Abbotsford Police Department in a social media post Saturday morning (Mar. 29). A total of 11 vehicle...
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HOPE FILM FESTIVAL
Hope Cinema hosting annual Mountain Film Festival, possibly for final year
HOPE - Hope Mountain Centre is bringing back a beloved community event for what could potentially be its last year. The Centre's annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) will be screening later in April, with another round of films about hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and more. After over ...
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Power outage
Update at 8:45 p.m., Friday: Power restored for most customers in Chilliwack after motor vehicle incident
CHILLIWACK - Over 2,400 customers in Chilliwack lost power Friday night due to a motor vehicle accident, but by 8:45 p.m., most of those customers have had their electricity restored. According to BC Hydro's dashboard, power went out at 6:55 p.m. for 2,423 customers in downtown Chilliwack, Fairfield Island, Little Moun...
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British Columbia
Tesla protests planned across Canada as part of international 'day of action'
Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms around the world are expected today, including multiple ones organized in provinces across Canada. The events, dubbed the Tesla Takedown's Global Day of Action, is the latest demonstration by those who object to the role Tesla CEO Elon Musk has played in the administration of U.S...
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Single, album of the year to be announced at tonight's Juno Awards industry gala
VANCOUVER - Some of Canada's rising stars and biggest names are set to be honoured tonight at the Juno Awards industry gala in Vancouver. Winners in more than 40 categories will be announced, including for single and album of the year, as well as a new Juno recognizing South Asian music. Folk singer Sarah Harmer will r...
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Does artificial intelligence deserve a seat in Canada's courtrooms?
VANCOUVER - The case law looked real to Fraser MacLean. It was December 2023 and the Vancouver-based family court lawyer was reading citations in an application by opposing counsel Chong Ke, who wanted an order allowing the children of her client to visit him in China. "I read it there in the courtroom for the fir...
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Michael Bublé says hosting Junos speaks for his national pride
VANCOUVER - Michael Bublé says he's letting his actions speak for his national pride by hosting the Juno Awards in Vancouver this weekend, as Canada-U.S. tensions surge in the background. Bublé says he doesn't want to "add to the energy of a troll" by being too vocal amid the dispute but is inst...
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Respiratory season ends, B.C. launching spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign
British Columbia's top doctor says respiratory illness season has come to an end, but the province will soon launch a spring COVID-19 immunization campaign and encourage everyone to ensure they're fully protected against measles. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says COVID-19 hospitalizations have hit the low...
Mar 28, 2025
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B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right." He says the legislation known as Bill 7 needs appropriate "safeguards" after a wave of critici...
Mar 28, 2025
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Canada
U.S. helicopter company to fight lawsuit by Savoura CEO's estate in 2019 Quebec crash
MONTREAL - A U.S. helicopter manufacturer says it intends to challenge a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a Quebec greenhouse magnate over a 2019 fatal crash. David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company, issued a statement today saying the company looks forward to discussing d...
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Tesla protests planned across Canada as part of international 'day of action'
Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms around the world are expected today, including multiple ones organized in provinces across Canada. The events, dubbed the Tesla Takedown's Global Day of Action, is the latest demonstration by those who object to the role Tesla CEO Elon Musk has played in the administration of U.S...
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Quebec university publishes guidelines for staff, students travelling to the U.S.
MONTREAL - Université de Montréal has issued a series of guidelines to students and staff who will be travelling to the United States for academic purposes. Rector Daniel Jutras says the guidelines were issued on Thursday in response to numerous questions from students and staff about U.S. travel concerns...
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Carney campaigning in his Ottawa riding today, Poilievre in Winnipeg
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney will be campaigning in Nepean today, the Ottawa riding where he is seeking election. Carney, who has not yet served as an MP, is expected to meet with volunteers in the riding at 10 a.m. Carney has faced questions about his decision to run in Nepean, which became vacant only after th...
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Does artificial intelligence deserve a seat in Canada's courtrooms?
VANCOUVER - The case law looked real to Fraser MacLean. It was December 2023 and the Vancouver-based family court lawyer was reading citations in an application by opposing counsel Chong Ke, who wanted an order allowing the children of her client to visit him in China. "I read it there in the courtroom for the fir...
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Fight on in southern Alberta to save Tyra the mega-popular tourist-luring dinosaur
CALGARY - Tyra the Tyrannosaurus, the lovable landmark that towers over the Drumheller skyline in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, is facing an extinction-level event. The 25-metre-high attraction -- billed as the World's Largest Dinosaur, and the backdrop to hundreds of thousands of tourist photos over a quarter of...
Mar 28, 2025
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World
Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble
Bangkok (AP) - The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. The country's military-led government said in a statement th...
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Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700, according to government, state-run media reports
BANGKOK (AP) - The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700, according to the government, state-run media reported Saturday. MRTV reported that 694 people have now been found dead and another1,670 injured, with 68 others injured, according to a statement from the military-...
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Voice of America wins in court, for now, as judge blocks Trump administration from firing staff
NEW YORK (AP) - The Voice of America can't be silenced just yet. A federal judge on Friday halted the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the eight-decade-old U.S. government-funded international news service, calling the move a "classic case of arbitrary and capricious decision making." Judge James P...
Mar 28, 2025
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Sports
Lilia Vu makes 3 straight birdies for 2-shot lead over Hull in Arizona
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) - Lilia Vu finally made a bogey and then lost her lead Saturday. She responded with three straight birdies for a 4-under 68, giving her a two-shot lead over Charley Hull of England going into the final round of the Ford Championship. Vu began the tournament by going 41 holes without a bogey, a stre...
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Vancouver strawweight Loopy Godinez wins unanimous decision on Mexico City UFC card
MEXICO CITY - Vancouver-based Lupita (Loopy) Godinez snapped a two-fight losing streak with a decision win Saturday over Brazil's Julia (Psycho) Polastri in an entertaining bout on the undercard of a UFC Fight Night show in Mexico City. All three judges scored it 29-28 for Godinez, giving her the first two rounds on ea...
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Min Woo Lee pulls away from Scheffler and everyone else to lead Houston Open by 4
HOUSTON (AP) - Min Woo Lee chipped in for birdie to take the lead and then left Scottie Scheffler and everyone else in his wake Saturday with a 7-under 63, giving him a four-shot lead in the Houston Open as the Australian closes in on his first PGA Tour victory. Scheffler began the third round with a one-shot lead and ...
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