Credit union merger
Credit unions with branches in Chilliwack, Abbotsford to merge into one federal credit union
CHILLIWACK - Members of two credit unions with branches in Chilliwack and Abbotsford have voted along with members from a third credit union in B.C. to form a single combined federal credit union.According to a news release from Coast Capital, Prospera, Coast Capital and Sunshine Coast Credit Union say members have vot...
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Hope business to close
Hope commercial repair shop to close next week
HOPE - A fully certified truck repair shop in Hope with licensed mechanics, welders, and inspectors will close its doors for good next week.In a social media post Thursday morning, Silver Skagit Mechanical says it has made the decision to close its auto and commercial mechanical shops effective next week Friday. "...
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Chawathil First Nation near Hope elects a new chief
CHAWATHIL FIRST NATION - The host of a popular podcast who served as an elected councillor and graduated from the Peter A. Allard School School of Law at UBC is the newly elected chief of a First Nation band located west of Hope. In a statement, Aaron Pete, who graduated with a criminology degree from UFV, announced Th...
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One lane of Hwy. 1 w/b through Abbotsford blocked due to vehicle incident
ABBOTSFORD - The morning drive westbound on Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Langley is a huge mess. DriveBC reported at 9:30 a.m. on its X/Twitter account that a westbound vehicle incident just west of Bradner Road, between exit 83 (Mt. Lehman) and exit 73 (264 St.) is blocking a lane. Motorists should expect delays d...
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Indigenous Powwow in the Fraser Valley
One of B.C.'s largest Indigenous powwows returns to the Fraser Valley this weekend
MISSION - One of British Columbia's largest Indigenous powwows returns to the Fraser Valley this weekend. The Visionary Youth Peers for Equity and Revitalization (VYPER), an Indigenous youth-led group, will hold its annual Reclaiming Youth Powwow Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13 on the grounds of the former St. Mary'...
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Chilliwack sports field
Chilliwack sports field impacted by repeated vandalism and damage, to remain off limits for casual usage
CHILLIWACK - An SD33 spokesperson has confirmed that access to the synthetic turf field at Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt Elementary / Middle School will only be for school use and organized groups, and not for casual use by community members. Amy Dhanjal, communications manager for SD33, told Frase...
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Ten British Columbians in hospital with the measles, as disease spreads in north
VICTORIA - British Columbia's health ministry says 10 people are hospitalized with measles in the province, with one active, contagious case as of July 8. It says the infections are among 102 confirmed cases this year, with most involving people who were not fully immunized. Deputy Provincial Health Officer Dr. Martin ...
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Elections commissioner fines Conservative agent four times
OTTAWA - The elections commissioner has levied four fines totalling $4,500 against an accountant relating to his work as an agent for the Conservative party. The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections says it doubled or tripled the fines issued to William Healy because he demonstrated intent or negligence. Two ...
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Shots fired at Indian star Kapil Sharma's Surrey, B.C., restaurant
Police in British Columbia are investigating after shots were fired at a restaurant linked to a prominent Indian comedian, with apparent footage of the overnight incident widely shared on social media. Kap's Cafe is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma, who posted a video of the newly opened establishment o...
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B.C. man says son conceived in residential school abuse, both sue church
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'Kind of stuck': Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers
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Vancouver council cuts speed limit to 30km/h on local streets to reduce collisions
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Canada
Former justice minister David Lametti confirms start date as adviser to PM Carney
OTTAWA - Former Liberal justice minister David Lametti starts his new job in Mark Carney's Prime Minister's Office on Monday. Lametti posted on LinkedIn to confirm his start date as Carney's principal secretary, a top political aide position. Carney's new chief of staff, former UN ambassador Marc-André Blanchard...
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Ten British Columbians in hospital with the measles, as disease spreads in north
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Government extends temporary tariff relief measures for employment insurance
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending changes it made in March to the employment insurance program in response to the trade war with the U.S. The changes were meant to help businesses retain workers by reducing their hours and compensating them through employment insurance for lost wages. The changes to EI came ...
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Police in British Columbia are investigating after shots were fired at a restaurant linked to a prominent Indian comedian, with apparent footage of the overnight incident widely shared on social media. Kap's Cafe is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma, who posted a video of the newly opened establishment o...
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UK and France agree to send some migrants arriving in Britain by boat back to France
LONDON (AP) - Britain and France agreed Thursday to a pilot plan that will send some migrants who cross the English Channel on small boats back to France as the U.K. government struggles to tamp down criticism that it has lost control of the country's borders. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emman...
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Amanda Anisimova upsets No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon to reach her first Grand Slam final
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New Hampshire judge to pause Trump's birthright citizenship order
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Sports
Top two teams in CFL West look to continue hot stars when Riders host Stampeders
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders are off to great starts, but it's too early in the season to frame Friday's game as an epic first-place battle. Still, both teams are focused on continuing their strong runs when they meet in Regina. The 4-0 Riders, who are coming off a bye week, have the opp...
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Jake Knapp shares Scottish Open lead with 64 as McIlroy shakes off rust and salvages 68
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) - Jake Knapp is loving links golf so much he'd like to extend his stay another week, and he took a step toward that Thursday with a 6-under 64 that put him in a four-way share of the lead after the opening round of the Scottish Open. The blustery conditions at The Renaissance Club were not ...
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Stephen Meehan names first roster as Canada coach for Belgian test in Edmonton
Cooper Coats will make his first start at fly half while fullback Brenden Black earns his first 15s cap when Canada hosts Belgium on Saturday in Stephen Meehan's first game as Canadian rugby coach. Appointed in December, Meehan officially started in April. The 59-year-old Australian succeeds Kingsley Jones, who stepped...
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