Motor vehicle accident
Chilliwack first responders attend 2-vehicle collision on First Ave. Thursday evening
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Fire, Chilliwack RCMP and B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics were dispatched shortly after 8:40 p.m. Thursday night for a 2-car vehicle crash on First Avenue. According to scanner traffic, and information gathered by witness David Seltenrich who lives nearby, first responders were called to the a...
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Derelict Chilliwack home
Chilliwack resident frustrated by derelict home, safety issues linked to uninhabitable Tyson Road house
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack resident says a derelict home in the 5600 block of Tyson Road near the Sardis Sports Complex that generated over 30 bylaw complaints to the City of Chilliwack has not been fully remediated. City staff began receiving complaints in early 2024 about the home and began a legislative and legal pro...
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Suspicious GoFundMe
Chilliwack resident instrumental in stopping suspicious GoFundMe linked to Vancouver festival tragedy
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack resident says she helped stop an online scam linked to the Filipino Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy in Vancouver last Saturday that would have funnelled over $57,000 in online donations to fraudsters who have no connection to any victims. Raquel Narraway, a local realtor, says she became suspic...
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Alleged animal torture
No evidence of recent acts of animal torture in Chilliwack neighbourhood: RCMP
CHILLIWACK - A spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP says there isn't any immediate evidence from a law enforcement perspective that recent acts of animal torture are occurring or have been reported to police. A social media post earlier this week in a Chilliwack-area Facebook group with over 43,000 followers urged cat ...
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Recreational safety
RCMP launches Enhanced Summer Safety program in Chilliwack area
CHILLIWACK - The Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment is launching its Enhanced Policing Program as the region prepares for the arrival of summer and seasonal recreational opportunities.With lakes, forests and recreation areas drawing crowds, RCMP officers are working alongside community partners to increase patrols...
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Community vigil
Chilliwack residents to hold candlelight vigil in memory of Lapu Lapu Day festival victims
CHILLIWACK - A candlelight vigil will be held this week in Chilliwack to remember the 11 victims of last weekend's horrific mass casualty incident at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver. According to the text of a flyer sent to Fraser Valley Today, Chilliwack-area residents are invited to come to Central Community ...
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Day of mourning in B.C. as Vancouver festival attack suspect to face court
VICTORIA - It's a day of remembrance and mourning in British Columbia today for victims of the deadly attack at a Filipino festival, as the suspect in the killings faces court. A community spokesman says the official day of mourning for the 11 people who died after an SUV sped through a crowded street will be part of t...
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B.C. warns of elevated wildfire risk as winds arrive with warm, dry conditions
The British Columbia government is urging people to use caution as a combination of warm, dry conditions and strong winds moves over the southern part of the province, raising the wildfire risk. A statement from the Forests Ministry says the BC Wildfire Service is asking people to postpone any open burning until the wi...
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Police in Richmond, B.C., seek witnesses of alleged attempted kidnapping
RICHMOND - Police in Richmond, B.C., say they're looking for witnesses after an alleged attempted kidnapping involving a vehicle that was later found on fire. RCMP say a female victim reported Monday that she was at a sports facility located along No. 3 Road, near the intersection with Browngate Road, when three men ap...
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New B.C. legislation to speed up public and private projects, says minister
VICTORIA - B.C. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says new legislation will speed up major public and private projects, including mines and other natural resource enterprises. The government of Premier David Eby has previously promised to speed up permitting to improve the provincial economy after last year's election,...
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Vancouver artist who was mother of two identified among Vancouver festival victims
VANCOUVER - Family members and friends of those killed in a vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival are coming forward to tell the stories of their loved ones. A 30-year-old man faces a series of second-degree murder charges over the attack that killed 11 people at the Lapu Lapu Day festival. Here is what we know about ...
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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canadian Tire bidding on Hudson's Bay assets, sources say
TORONTO - Beleaguered retailer Hudson's Bay has attracted a bid from Canadian Tire, two sources familiar with the sales process say. The sources, who are not being named because they were not authorized to speak about the matter, say the household goods chain has made a bid for some of the faltering department store's ...
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In the news today: Wildfire evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Wildfire evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C. Firefighters from Fort St. John, B.C., and the provincial wildfire service were battling a blaze that prompted evacuations late Thursday, the city said. A bulletin on the city's website ...
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Day of mourning in B.C. as Vancouver festival attack suspect to face court
VICTORIA - It's a day of remembrance and mourning in British Columbia today for victims of the deadly attack at a Filipino festival, as the suspect in the killings faces court. A community spokesman says the official day of mourning for the 11 people who died after an SUV sped through a crowded street will be part of t...
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PM Carney to outline government priorities in first news conference since election
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to outline the priorities of his new government this morning four days after Canadians voted in the Liberals for a fourth mandate. Carney will speak to the media and take questions at 11 a.m. EDT. He has promised to move immediately to address ongoing trade tensions with...
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CP NewsAlert: Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says
FORT ST. JOHN - Firefighters from Fort St. John, B.C., and the provincial wildfire service are battling a blaze near the community that the city says has prompted evacuations. A bulletin on the city's website says the fire is located in the Fish Creek Community Forest. More coming. The Canadian Press
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CP NewsAlert: Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The 25 per cent auto part duties were set to go in place on May 3. More to come. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The ...
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Terrebonne riding flips from the Liberals back to the Bloc after validation process
OTTAWA - The federal riding of Terrebonne in Quebec has gone from the Liberals' win column back to the Bloc Québécois after a post-election vote validation process. Bloc candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, who had represented the riding since 2021, says in a social media post that she came out wi...
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World
Alternative for Germany is listed as a 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic intelligence agency
BERLIN (AP) - The German domestic intelligence service said Friday it has classified the Alternative for Germany party, which placed second in national elections in February, as a "right-wing extremist effort" - making it subject to greater and broader surveillance of its activities. The Federal Office for th...
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Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, humanitarian group says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza while it was off the coast of Malta on Friday, the humanitarian group organizing the shipment said. A fire broke out but was brought under control, authorities said. A nearby tugboat responded to a distress call from the ship, which was carrying 12 c...
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Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis. Vatican firefighters were seen on the roof of the Sistine Chapel installing the chimney, a key moment in th...
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Sports
De Grasse finds motivation in future uncertainty, turns focus to biopic
Andre De Grasse says he's found new motivation - and a new creative outlet - as he heads into the 2025 season. The 30-year-old from Markham, Ont., has faced repeated questions about his future and whether he'll race at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. At the 2024 Games in Paris, De Grasse missed the 100- and 200-metre fi...
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New York Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways
The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways. General manager Chris Drury announced the move Friday, bringing in the organization's top candidate who was out of work for less than a full business week. "Mike Sullivan has established himself a...
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Pickard comes off the bench to backstop Oilers to second round of playoffs
EDMONTON - Calvin Pickard, the lone goalie with a 4-0 record, was among the surprises emerging from the first round of NHL playoffs. Light on previous playoff experience, the 33-year-old from Moncton drew in for Stuart Skinner when the Edmonton Oilers were down 2-0 in their series with the Los Angeles Kings. Pickard an...
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