VISION ZERO FUNDING
Fraser Valley communities receive B.C. funding for safer roads
FRASER VALLEY - The B.C. government is looking to upgrade its Vision Zero program. A nearly $795,000 investment has been distributed to 50 communities across B.C. in 2025, including several projects within the Fraser Health authority. The City of Chilliwack has received $20,000 to install a rapid rectangular flashing b...
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PREMIER STATEMENT
B.C. premier commits to supporting families as Lapu-Lapu festival death toll rises to 11
VANCOUVER - B.C. Premier David Eby has shared a statement Sunday, April 27, about the recent tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver. "Here's a community that's done nothing but give, has been overlooked in terms of their contributions - to this province, to this city, to this country - is finally havin...
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Corrections Canada
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ART EXHIBIT
Local artwork featured in upcoming sale at Chilliwack Cultural Centre
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Cultural Centre could be showcasing work from your neighbours and peers in an upcoming art sale. "Art from the Heart" showcases a selection of pieces created during some of the Centre's art classes and open studios. All artwork displayed at the exhibit will be up for sale. "Th...
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SEABIRD ISLAND
UPDATE: 1 in custody after lockdown on Seabird Island
UPDATE 3:30 p.m., Saturday: Seabird Island band has lifted the shelter-in-place and thanked the public for their cooperation. We have reached out to the RCMP for comment. UPDATE 8:04 a.m. Sunday: A 46-year-old Agassiz man has been safely apprehended following a high-risk situation. At roughly 12:33 p.m. on Saturday, Ap...
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Most Wanted
CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of April 27, 2025
CHILLIWACK - Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: Lorne RoseAge: 34Weight: 187lbsHair: BlackEyes: BrownTattoo: Left Bicep - Unfinished FaceWanted: Unlawfully At LargeWarrant in effect: April 11, 2025Parole Jurisdiction: VancouverName: Shawn Rivers...
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District of Hope by-election
Professional artist wins Hope council by-election in landslide
HOPE - A professional artist with 20 years of experience in marketing and commercial graphic design has won the council by-election in the District of Hope by a substantial margin. Bonny Graham, whose art appears on the downtown and highway District of Hope banners as well as the newly installed welcome signs ("Ey...
Apr 27, 2025
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British Columbia
Corrections Canada
Convicted murderer claims B.C. prison wrongfully took books including 'Mein Kampf'
AGASSIZ - A convicted murderer who kept his victim's severed head in a bucket claims prison authorities in British Columbia are wrongfully withholding books he has acquired during his life sentence, including Hitler's "Mein Kampf." Mihaly Illes was convicted of first-degree murder in 2011 for the death of Jav...
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Convicted murderer claims B.C. prison wrongfully took books including 'Mein Kampf'
VANCOUVER - A convicted murderer who kept his victim's severed head in a bucket claims prison authorities in British Columbia are wrongfully withholding books he has acquired during his life sentence, including Hitler's "Mein Kampf." Mihaly Illes was convicted of first-degree murder in 2011 for the death of J...
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Many will need care after Vancouver festival attack that killed 11, organizer says
VANCOUVER - An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celebration, killing 11 people. RJ Aquino told hundreds of mourners at a vigil Sunday night that people are confuse...
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Timeline of Vancouver vehicle attack that left 11 dead at Lapu Lapu Day festival
VANCOUVER - A Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver was meant to be a daylong celebration of Filipino culture. Less that 15 minutes after events were scheduled to wrap up, an SUV tore through the area behind a school filled with food trucks, killing at least 11 people. Here is a timeline of the tragedy (all times Pacific...
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PREMIER STATEMENT
B.C. premier commits to supporting families as Lapu-Lapu festival death toll rises to 11
VANCOUVER - B.C. Premier David Eby has shared a statement Sunday, April 27, about the recent tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver. "Here's a community that's done nothing but give, has been overlooked in terms of their contributions - to this province, to this city, to this country - is finally havin...
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Vancouver festival ramming is latest attack to use vehicles as deadly weapons
MONTREAL - A car-ramming at a Filipino community festival in Vancouver that killed at least nine people marks Canada's fourth attack in seven years in which vehicles have been used as deadly weapons. Around the world, people fuelled by motives ranging from terrorism and far-right extremism to misogyny and mental illnes...
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Canada
Election Day
Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
OTTAWA - After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters. Carney, the former central banker and...
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Convicted murderer claims B.C. prison wrongfully took books including 'Mein Kampf'
VANCOUVER - A convicted murderer who kept his victim's severed head in a bucket claims prison authorities in British Columbia are wrongfully withholding books he has acquired during his life sentence, including Hitler's "Mein Kampf." Mihaly Illes was convicted of first-degree murder in 2011 for the death of J...
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Trial set to begin in former world junior hockey players' sexual assault case
The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to begin today in London, Ont. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party ...
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Many will need care after Vancouver festival attack that killed 11, organizer says
VANCOUVER - An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celebration, killing 11 people. RJ Aquino told hundreds of mourners at a vigil Sunday night that people are confuse...
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Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
OTTAWA - After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters. Carney, the former central banker and...
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In the news today: 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore th...
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World
Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea Monday for fighting alongside his troops against Ukrainian forces and promised not to forget their sacrifices, hours after North Korea confirmed its deployment for the first time. The back-to-back Russian and North Korean statements - which ...
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Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it's being persecuted
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations' top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that Israel criticized as part of its "systematic persecution and delegitimization." Israel denies deliberately targeti...
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Houthi rebels say alleged US airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills 68
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Yemen's Houthi rebels on Monday alleged a U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47 others. The U.S. military did not acknowledge carrying out the strike. The strike in Yemen's Saada governorate, a stronghold for the Houthis, is t...
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Sports
Svechnikov scores 3 goals, Hurricanes dump Devils 5-2 to lead series 3-1
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round National Hockey League playoff series. Brent Burns had a goal and an assist, and Jaccob Slavin also scored for the Hurricanes, who bounced back after a 3-...
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Mao Saigo of Japan wins Chevron Championship with birdie in 5-way playoff
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) - Mao Saigo of Japan won the Chevron Championship on Sunday for her first major title, making a three-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a five-way playoff. Saigo birdied the par-5 18th in regulation for a 2-under 74, leaving her tied with Hyo Joo Kim, Ruoning Yin, Ariya Jutanugarn and Lind...
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Svechnikov scores 3 goals as Hurricanes beat Devils 5-2 to take 3-1 series lead
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Brent Burns had a goal and an assist, and Jaccob Slavin also scored for the Hurricanes, who bounced back after a 3-2 loss in two overtimes...
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