Fraser Valley road project
Heavy traffic anticipated this weekend on Hwy. 1 due to Fraser Valley road project
FRASER VALLEY - Motorists in the Fraser Valley who might be traveling through Langley, on their way to Vancouver or over to Vancouver Island this weekend are being notified about the possibility of heavy traffic along Highway 1.According to a statement from the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit, drivers shoul...
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IHIT deployment
Abbotsford man shot and killed in Surrey Wednesday: IHIT
UPDATE: IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong says homicide investigators have identified the victim of Wednesday's shooting as 56-year-old Satwinder Sharma of Abbotsford, in hopes of advancing the investigation. Sharma was at his place of work at the time of the shooting and he had no criminal history. Sgt. Fong says earl...
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In the news today: Fentanyl czar welcomes federal border bill
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Fraser Valley Beltone brings the joy of sound back to Chilliwack
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New business sponsor
New business sponsor steps forward at Chilliwack Cultural Centre venue
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society says a new company has stepped forward as the underwriting sponsor of the venue's art gallery.Society staff say the O'Connor Group Art Gallery has been renamed as the Odlum Brown Art Gallery, a move that recognizes the O'Connor Group as an avid supporter of...
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Langley woman loses livestock, livelihood in barn shop arson
LANGLEY - An online fundraiser has been launched for a Langley woman who lost her pigs, sheep, cows, chickens, cats and horses in a barn fire last week that was allegedly set by a live-in farmhand. Mounties in Langley say a Langley man has been arrested on charges that he allegedly set fire to a barn in the 20500 block...
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Police looking for tips, evidence
RCMP investigating origin of massive fire in Squamish
SQUAMISH - Mounties in Squamish are investigating the cause of the massive Dryden Creek Area fire that grew from five hectares to 54 hectares. On Monday, June 9, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Squamish RCMP and Squamish Fire Rescue were first notified of smoke on the hillside at the end of Tantalus Road. Due to dry condit...
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Fire inside Chilliwack barn
Chilliwack firefighters respond to fire inside barn on Annis Road Wednesday night
CHILLIWACK - Multiple Chilliwack Fire Department engines were paged Wednesday night shortly after 9:30 p.m. for the report of a barn fire in the 8900 block of Annis Road in Chilliwack. According to a voice recording provided by Chilliwack resident Julie Hiscock, Engines 1, 2, and 4, Tower 1 and the duty chief were aler...
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British Columbia
B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to 'combat the globalist assault'
Two former members of the B.C. Conservatives who have been sitting as Independents for months say they are launching a new provincial political party. Dallas Brodie, the MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena, says in a post on social media that she is the interim leader of the party called One BC, along with House leader Tara Ar...
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Thunderstorms, rain and hail predicted for southeastern B.C.
VANCOUVER - Thunderstorm warnings and watches have been posted for a large section of southeastern B.C., cautioning residents that lightning, strong winds, hail and heavy rain are all possible. Environment Canada issued a warning for the Arrow Lakes and Slocan Lake regions, saying its meteorologists are tracking a clus...
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The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record
OTTAWA - This year's wildfire season in Canada is shaping up to be the second-worst on record and federal officials are warning of a dangerous summer in parts of British Columbia. Officials with several government departments held a technical briefing Thursday in Ottawa with an update on the state of multiple wildfires...
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Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi's invitation to G7 summit
OTTAWA - Sikh groups are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to revoke his invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the G7 summit in Alberta next week. Representatives of the World Sikh Organization of Canada and the Sikh Federation Canada told a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday they want a p...
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'Do the moral thing': RCMP appeal to those with 'intimate knowledge' of boat crash
NORTH VANCOUVER - Police in British Columbia say there may still be people with "intimate knowledge" who haven't come forward to speak about the boat crash that killed a 10-year-old boy. A statement from the RCMP appeals to anyone with knowledge of the collision and events before to "do the moral thing&q...
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Vancouver mayor says minister commits to moving supportive housing after latest fire
VANCOUVER - Vancouver's mayor says British Columbia's government has committed to moving supportive housing out of the city's entertainment district, after the latest fire at a facility that's been the subject of hundreds of emergency call outs. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services says two people were injured in Wednesday's...
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Canada
In the news today: Fentanyl czar welcomes federal border bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Fentanyl czar welcomes federal border bill Canada's fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enforcement in the Liberal government's recently tabled border bill. Kevi...
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Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader
MONTREAL - After a drawn-out campaign overshadowed by upheaval in Ottawa and threats from the United States, Quebec Liberals will choose a new leader this weekend who they hope will revive the party from years of inertia. The Liberals suffered back-to-back defeats to François Legault's upstart Coalition Avenir Q...
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Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs
FREDERICTON - A group of Canadian premiers appear to be setting high expectations as they pursue negotiations with American governors to mitigate the impacts of United States-imposed tariffs on their economies. Premiers from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Quebe...
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Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security
OTTAWA - Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis. As summit host, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite any leaders he chooses - even those from countries outside the G7 club - as he attempts to shape Canada's foreign policy and global geopolitics. When asked on June 7 to explain...
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CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park
VANCOUVER - CN Rail warns flooding could have "catastrophic impacts" on cross-country services in legal action it has filed to force Parks Canada to consider a protective barrier for its main line through Jasper National Park. Canadian National Railway Co. says in a Federal Court application that Parks Canada...
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Prosecutors expected to finish submissions today in hockey players' sex assault trial
LONDON - Prosecutors are expected to finish their closing submissions today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Prosecutor Meaghan Cunningham argued Thursday that the complainant's actions should not be judged based on what others believe she should have done that ni...
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World
Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites with explosions booming across Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country's nuclear program and raised the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries. It appeared to be the most significant attack Iran has faced since its 1980s war with Iraq. Th...
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What to know about the protests over Trump's immigration crackdown in LA and other cities
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California after Gov. Gavin Newsom asked the judge to order an emergency stop to Trump's troop deployment. The order takes effect at noon Friday. It says the deployment...
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Nevada GOP governor vetoes voter ID bill that he pushed for in a deal with Democrats
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo unexpectedly vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have required voters in the swing state to show a photo ID at the polls - a conservative priority across the country and something that has long been on the governor's legislative wish list. The move brings a dramatic...
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Sports
Prosecutors expected to finish submissions today in hockey players' sex assault trial
LONDON - Prosecutors are expected to finish their closing submissions today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Prosecutor Meaghan Cunningham argued Thursday that the complainant's actions should not be judged based on what others believe she should have done that ni...
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Goaltender Calvin Pickard again steps up for Oilers at crunch time
SUNRISE - Calvin Pickard had yet to see much action. The Oilers goaltender entered the fray after Thursday's disastrous first period where his team failed to meet the moment and left Stuart Skinner hung out to dry down 3-0 to the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. Edmonton clawed back within two early...
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Summer McIntosh headlines 28-swimmer Canadian roster for world championship
VICTORIA - Toronto's Summer McIntosh will headline Canada's 28-swimmer roster for the 2025 world aquatics championships in Singapore, Swimming Canada said Thursday night. The 14 female and 14 male athletes were selected based on their performances at the six-day Bell Canadian Swimming Trials at Saanich Commonwealth Pla...
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