RECYCLING PROGRAM
Chilliwack launches curbside recycling program for 'Star' residents
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack's latest recycling program is taking it all the way back to grade school- by handing out stickers to outstanding recycling "stars". From June to December, City staff and co-op students will be giving star stickers for the new Curbside Recycling Star program. Residents with ...
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Two-vehicle collision
Chilliwack RCMP SUV involved in two-car crash Friday night on Young Road
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack RCMP SUV cruiser was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Young Road north of downtown Chilliwack Friday night, but a witness who claims to have seen the motor vehicle incident says the RCMP member isn't at fault. According to scanner traffic courtesy of Chilliwack resident David Seltenrich, the...
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RECYCLING PROGRAM
Chilliwack launches curbside recycling program for 'Star' residents
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Personalized Hearing Care
Fraser Valley Beltone brings the joy of sound back to Chilliwack
Canada's Arop wins 800 for third straight time at Grand Slam Track event
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MISSING MAN
UPDATE: Chilliwack RCMP find missing 65-year-old man
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Fraser Valley
MISSING MAN
UPDATE: Chilliwack RCMP find missing 65-year-old man
UPDATE 3:01 p.m. Saturday: Chilliwack RCMP report that the 65-year-old man reported missing on Friday, May 30, has been located safe and sound. All identifying information has been removed for privacy reasons.
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Missing teen
Fraser Valley teen reported missing: RCMP
LANGLEY - Mounties in Langley are appealing to the public in locating a 16-year-old male who was last seen earlier this week. According to a statement, Gia Bao Ly (Charlie) was last seen on May 29, 2025.Description of Gia Bao Ly (Charlie):Asian male;16 years;5 ft 5 in (167 cm);140 lbs (63 kg);black hair;brown eyes.He w...
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UFV AWARDS
UFV recognizing six leaders with honorary degrees this June
ABBOTSFORD - The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is recognizing six leaders from a variety of backgrounds at its upcoming Convocation ceremonies.From June 10 to 12, the UFV will be giving honorary degrees through six ceremonies to the following community trailblazers:Indigenous leader Hi:olemtel Clarence (Kat) Pe...
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LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER
Annual fundraising luncheon raises over $10K for Salvation Army in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - The Salvation Army in Abbotsford has announced that it hosted a successful annual luncheon- by exceeding its $10,000 fundraising goal. On Wednesday, April 23, the third Hope in the Valley Luncheon welcomed 141 guests to celebrate the work of its members in delivering compassionate care to those in need. Ke...
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British Columbia
B.C. ostrich farm at heart of avian flu debate upbeat despite looming federal cull
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The family that operates the British Columbia ostrich farm where some 400 birds face being euthanized by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says spirits remain high among protesters looking to stave off the cull. Katie Pasitney, whose parents own Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood...
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CP NewsAlert: CFIA fines B.C. ostrich farm over avian flu failures
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has fined a British Columbia ostrich farm $20,000 for failing to co-operate with anti-avian flu measures, as the owners continue to resist a cull order. It also says the farm has not substantiated claims of scientific research on the birds, and that the agency's planning for ...
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B.C. launches public safety program aimed at stopping non-violent street crime
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has launched a new public safety program aimed at reducing shoplifting, property damage and other non-violent street crimes in business areas. Terry Yung, minister of state for community safety and integrated services, says the program is a "direct result" of feedback from police ...
May 30, 2025
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Investigation underway after bear shot dead near Williams Lake, leaving 5 cubs behind
British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says an investigation is underway to find the person who shot and killed a female black bear near Williams Lake, leaving behind five cubs. Conservation officers say the incident took place between May 24 and 25 near the community of Big Lake, northeast of Williams Lake. T...
May 30, 2025
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B.C. man who got $8M says he'll be penniless if made to pay sex assault damages
VANCOUVER - A B.C. man who was awarded $8 million after being wrongfully convicted of sexual assault and spending 27 years in prison says he'll be left "homeless and penniless" if forced to pay civil damages to victims who won a lawsuit against him. The B.C. Court of Appeal ruled this week that five victims w...
May 30, 2025
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New law forces MLA Misty van Popta to resign from the Township of Langley council
VICTORIA - A B.C. Conservative legislator has lost her job as a councillor in the Fraser Valley as a new law banning MLAs from also serving as municipal representatives comes into effect. Misty Van Popta represents Langley-Walnut Grove in the provincial legislature, but lost her job as a municipal councillor in the Tow...
May 30, 2025
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Canada
B.C. ostrich farm at heart of avian flu debate upbeat despite looming federal cull
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The family that operates the British Columbia ostrich farm where some 400 birds face being euthanized by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says spirits remain high among protesters looking to stave off the cull. Katie Pasitney, whose parents own Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood...
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Rallies in support of Canada Post workers scheduled across the country
Rallies in support of Canada Post workers are set to take place across the country today amid ongoing labour tensions between the employer and the union representing roughly 55,000 staff. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced the rallies on its website, saying supporters will gather in 13 cities including Hali...
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Quebec to seek leave to appeal school board reform ruling to Supreme Court of Canada
MONTREAL - Quebec will ask the Supreme Court of Canada for permission to appeal lower court rulings that found a provincial law abolishing school boards violates English-language minority education rights. A spokesperson for Quebec's justice minister confirmed this week the province will appeal a ruling from the Quebec...
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Son of woman who inspired assisted dying law chooses to die on his own terms
OTTAWA - Price Carter is planning to die this summer. The 68-year-old has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He knows it will take his life eventually; before it does, he intends to die on his own terms with his family at his side. "I was told at the outset, 'This is palliative care, there is no cure f...
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Rain not forecasted as crews battle wildfire burning near Flin Flon, Manitoba.
FLIN FLON - There's no rain in the forecast for Flin Flon, Manitoba over the next week as crews there fight a wildfire that's raging nearby. Temperatures throughout the weekend are expecting to range from the low to high 20s, before cooling off. Thousands have evacuated the northwestern Manitoba city, including municip...
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'A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter
FREDERICTON - It was a complete shock when Gerry Carroll was diagnosed with cancer and was given months to live. The retired Riverview, N.B., sales representative said he had gone to see his family doctor in December 2023 for what he described as a "gurgling" noise in his stomach. His family physician sent hi...
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World
PSG leads 2-0 against Inter Milan at halftime in the Champions League final
MUNICH (AP) - First-half goals from Achraf Hakimi and Desire Doue gave Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 halftime lead against Inter Milan in Saturday's Champions League final. PSG totally dominated the half at Allianz Arena to move within touching distance of a first Champions League title. It took just 12 minutes for the Fre...
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Hungry Palestinians in Gaza block and offload dozens of UN food trucks
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Palestinians in the Gaza Strip blocked and offloaded dozens of food trucks, the U.N. World Food Program said Saturday, as desperation mounts following Israel's monthslong blockade and airstrikes while talks of a ceasefire inch forward. The WFP said that 77 trucks carrying aid, mostly flour, were...
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Iran has amassed even more near weapons-grade uranium, UN watchdog says
VIENNA (AP) - Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Saturday and called on Tehran to urgently change course and comply with the agency's probe. The report comes at a sensitive time as Tehran and Washington have ...
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Sports
Canada's Arop wins 800 for third straight time at Grand Slam Track event
PHILADELPHIA - Canada's Marco Arop crossed the finish line in one minute 43.48 seconds to win the men's 800 metres in Grand Slam Track action on Saturday at Franklin Field. The Edmonton native, who won world championship gold in 2023 and Olympic silver in 2024 in the 800, has won all three 800-metre Grand Slam races. H...
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Springer hits two homers as Blue Jays top Athletics but lose Varsho to leg injury
TORONTO - George Springer hit two of Toronto's four home runs in an 8-7 victory over the Athletics on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre. The designated hitter had a solo shot in the third inning off right-hander Gunnar Hoglund and added another in the fifth. Addison Barger hit a two-run blast in Toronto's four-run fi...
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McKenna primed for 'biggest game' of career as Tigers battle Knights for Memorial Cup
RIMOUSKI - Gavin McKenna has played on big stages before. The Medicine Hat Tigers' star forward led Canada to an under-18 world championship last year. This past winter, he wore the red Maple Leaf again under the bright spotlight at the world juniors. The chance to play in the Memorial Cup final - his last game with th...
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