SEX OFFENDER
High-risk sex offender is still 'undue risk to society' after re-arrest in May: Parole Board
VANCOUVER - The Parole Board of Canada has deemed convicted sex offender Randall Hopley as an "undue risk to society" for being re-arrested only hours after his release from Mission Institution in May.A board decision this month says Hopley became angry and refused to stay at the halfway house he was sent to ...
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APARTMENT FIRE
Fire crews put out apartment blaze in Chilliwack Friday
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Fire Department quickly stamped out an apartment blaze Friday night (Aug. 22).At around 7:15 p.m., 17 firefighters from Halls 1 and 4 responded to reports of smoke from a ground-floor apartment unit in the 9100 block of Mary Street.Initial searches confirmed everyone had evacuated from the u...
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Fraser Valley
CRUCIAL MOBILITY TOOL
Local flower show donates $10K to Abbotsford Regional Hospital
ABBOTSFORD - A local flower show has blossomed with generosity after contributing a $10,000 gift for the purchase of a much-needed at Abbotsford Regional Hospital.The Bradner Flower Show's annual donation will be going towards a Baker 3 ceiling lift- an indispensable tool to enhance the safety of patients who need help...
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BC TRANSIT
Fall service changes coming for Abbotsford transit
ABBOTSFORD - BC Transit and the City of Abbotsford are swapping in some bus routes as the school year rolls in. Starting September 2, Routes 22 (East Townline), 24 (Centre Loop), and 26 (Sandy Hill/Bourquin) will be reintroduced, with trip times adjusted to accommodate the changing school bell times.School trips on Rou...
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ANNUAL STAMPEDE
Annual Langley pro rodeo returns with rides, racing and all-star wrestling
LANGLEY - Langley's annual Valley West Stampede is swinging back around to give crowds a bucking good time this upcoming Labour Day weekend.Now in its fourth year, athletes across the North American circuit are coming to Langley to compete for $15,000 in each of the four events: bareback, ladies barrel racing, saddle b...
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PROACTIVE PATROLS
RCMP reports success from increased patrols in downtown Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE - It's been four months since police started increasing their presence in the downtown core of Maple Ridge - and as the RCMP reports, it has been a success. Officers with the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) began conducting foot and bike patrols in late April, with the goal of identifying community safety concer...
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British Columbia
BC Hydro says power restored for more than 500 customers on Vancouver Island
PORT ALBERNI - BC Hydro says crews have restored power for more than 500 customers in Bamfield on Vancouver Island after a wildfire caused extensive damage to infrastructure outside Port Alberni. BC Hydro says in a statement that dozens of technicians and vegetation management personnel have been working since Aug. 16 ...
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B.C. court rules man's sentencing improperly considered deportation risk
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal says an Australian-born permanent resident who stabbed a man in Surrey, B.C., last year was given too light a sentence by a judge who improperly considered the immigration-related consequences of a prison term. The court ruling released Friday says Jae Won Lee was given a conditiona...
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When heat and drought stress trees, the consequences can be tragic
Sometimes it happens without any more warning than the sound of cracking. A tree physiologist said that several years of repeated drought in British Columbia mixed with heat stress increased the likelihood of branches breaking off, and this could even happen on a "perfectly calm day" without any breeze. The c...
Aug 23, 2025
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B.C. woman who admitted to money laundering set to be sentenced: anti-gang unit
RICHMOND - B.C.'s anti-gang agency says it has reached a milestone in a years-long investigation now that a woman who admitted to money laundering is set to be sentenced. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says Alexandra Joie Chow of Richmond, B.C., pleaded guilty in February to one count of money laundering ...
Aug 23, 2025
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B.C. chiefs say Cowichan title ruling 'monumental,' not meant to threaten homeowners
VANCOUVER - The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling a recent court decision on Aboriginal title on land along the Fraser River a "monumental" development, but says the case isn't about threatening private home ownership. The organization says this month's decision confirming the Cowichan Tribes...
Aug 22, 2025
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A court says cull of 400 ostriches in B.C. can proceed. Here are five things to know
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday that a cull of about 400 ostriches can proceed at a British Columbia ostrich farm that suffered an avian flu outbreak. Here are five things to know about the situation at Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C. 1. What did the court decide? The appeal court upheld earlier...
Aug 22, 2025
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Canada
Drones, armoured vehicles part of Canada's $2B miliary aid package for Ukraine
WARSAW - Prime Minister Mark Carney says drones, armoured vehicles and other munitions are headed to Ukraine as part of a $2-billion military aid package. Carney first announced the funds in June at the G7 summit in Alberta but outlined the details of where that money will be spent during a surprise visit to Kyiv today...
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Number of female Canadian soldiers on UN peacekeeping missions craters
OTTAWA - Canada only has two women from the military deployed on United Nations peacekeeping missions right now, raising concerns Ottawa is failing to lead by example and may be called out by the international body for missing its targets. In 2017, former prime minister Justin Trudeau launched a big push to have Canada...
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CP NewsAlert: Carney travels to Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine
KYIV - Prime Minister Mark Carney has travelled to Ukraine where he is expected to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Carney is in Kyiv as a special guest of Zelenskyy on Ukraine's Independence Day. The trip marks Carney's first visit to Ukraine as prime minister. Canada is a member of the Coalition of the Willin...
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Settlement reached in national class-action lawsuit over drug Rexulti: law firm
MONTREAL - Lawyers involved in a class-action lawsuit over the drug Rexulti say a $4.75 million settlement has been reached on behalf of patients and the estates and families of those who were prescribed the drug. The class action involved anyone in Canada who was prescribed the drug between Feb. 16, 2017 and today and...
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CP NewsAlert: Carney lands in Poland, kicking off mission to deepen European ties
WARSAW - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Europe as part of a broader effort to deepen ties with allies there. Carney's plane left Ottawa early Saturday headed to Poland for his fourth European trip since taking office in March. In Poland, he is expected to hold bilateral talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk be...
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Parole Board details B.C. sex offender's 'pattern' of breaching court conditions
VANCOUVER - The Parole Board of Canada says convicted sex offender Randall Hopley remains an "undue risk to society" after the B.C. man left a halfway house in May the day he was released from prison. A board decision this month says Hopley became angry and refused to stay at the community residential facilit...
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World
Mirra Andreeva, Vicky Mboko, João Fonseca and Learner Tien are teens to watch at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) - There is a fascination in all sports - all walks of life, maybe - with young stars, those such as tennis player Mirra Andreeva, a Russian who is still only 18 yet already has been a Grand Slam semifinalist and is seeded No. 5 at the U.S. Open as it begins Sunday. Or João Fonseca, a Brazilian who ...
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US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused to plead guilty in smuggling case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be deported to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges, according to a Saturday court filing. The Costa Rica offer came late Thursday...
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Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature. President Donald Trump has pushed for the map to help the GOP maintain its slim majority in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. It has fiv...
Aug 23, 2025
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Sports
Unbeaten Canada pummels Panama 99-49 at AmeriCup
MANAGUA - Canada jumped out to a 33-16 first quarter lead and never looked back, whipping Panama 99-49 for its second straight win at the FIBA men's AmeriCup tournament on Saturday. Canada improved to 2-0 in Group B and will face Puerto Rico, also 2-0,...
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Bichette hits winning RBI single as Blue Jays hold off Marlins 7-6 in 12 innings
MIAMI (AP) - Bo Bichette singled in automatic runner George Springer in the 12th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 7-6 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Springer was 3 for 6 with a home run and two RBIs and Aleja...
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Strong second half spurs Stampeders to 32-15 win over Roughriders
CALGARY - A second-half surge in a 32-15 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday kept the Calgary Stampeders in the hunt for first place in the CFL's West Division. Trailing by a point at halftime, an 18-point burst aided by Calgary'...
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