B.C.'s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's independent wood product makers say hundreds of small- and medium-sized manufacturers may be forced to shut down in light of the latest decision from the United States to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood. The province's Independent Wood Processors Association says in a relea...
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Indie comedy festival to land in downtown Abbotsford August long weekend
ABBOTSFORD - A new three-day affair in downtown Abbotsford is looking to have folks rolling on the floor laughing next week. From August 1 to 3, Laffs Fest 2025 will headline nationally recognized comedians like Leland Klassen, Jessica Pigeau, and Alex Svarez, who also produces the festival. They'll be joined by a mix ...
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UFV kinesiology student reveals poor mental health in ballet culture
ABBOTSFORD - A University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) researcher is looking to peel back the curtains on an issue that has long plagued the world of high-performance ballet.Kinesiology student Meigan Picard spent much of her earlier life on the stage, even spending a year in Boston to train in ballet- but her dream bega...
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Chilliwack Fire Department captain retires after 23 years of service
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack firefighters have had a busy and stressful few months so far, which makes one team member's departure all the more earned. Captain Douglas Lock began his fire service journey in 2002 as a Paid-On-Call (POC) firefighter at Hall 1. "I really enjoyed it, it felt like it was something I was mea...
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Langley resident celebrates $100K slots win with home ownership
LANGLEY - A Langley man has turned a laid-back slots session into momentum for a brand new home. Lucas Santos was on his work break when he decided to play a slots game on the BCLC's Play Now website- and won $100,000. "I was shocked and very excited," he recalled. Now we can use this as a down payment toward...
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Abbotsford Canucks sign year-long contracts with 3 defencemen, 1 forward
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford's own Calder Cup champions have signed four more players ahead of the 2025-26 season. Three blueliners and one forward will soon be joining the Abbotsford Canucks after inking their respective one-year AHL contracts. Seven-year pro hockey veteran Nikolai Knyzhov has skated a total of 118 AHL gam...
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Homebuilders navigate higher material costs, uncertain supply chains amid trade war
As a tariff storm blew in from south of the border earlier this year, many industries in Canada, including the home building sector, feared the unknown ahead of them. With stakeholders already keenly aware of the need to rapidly scale up housing supply and improve Canada's housing affordability gap, blanket tariffs and...
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B.C.'s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's independent wood product makers say hundreds of small- and medium-sized manufacturers may be forced to shut down in light of the latest decision from the United States to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood. The province's Independent Wood Processors Association says in a relea...
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U.S. imposing 20.56% anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood
VANCOUVER - British Columbia lumber organizations are condemning the decision by the U.S. Commerce Department to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood to 20.56 per cent, calling them unjustified, punitive and protectionist. The B.C. Council of Forest Industries issued a statement Friday saying the trade action...
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How lessons can be learned from B.C.'s Red Chris mine to help future rescues
A rescuer who has experienced the relief that comes with successfully freeing people trapped underground, says lessons learned at a rescue operation at British Columbia's Red Chris mine can help teams across the country. Mine operator Newmont Corp., has promised an independent investigation into the factors that led to...
Jul 25, 2025
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NDP releases official rules for leadership race to replace Singh
OTTAWA - The NDP has released the official rules for its leadership race - and they're telling candidates they must gather specific numbers of signatures from supporters in diverse regional, racial and LGBTQ+ groups. Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson said Friday she is "considering" entering the race. "I'...
Jul 25, 2025
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More lease deals reached for Hudson's Bay locations
TORONTO - Hudson's Bay has reached deals to sell the leases of six store locations as legal wrangling continues on work to close a deal to sell up to 25 leases to B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu. Legal filings show clothing retailer YM Inc. has struck a deal to buy five leases for $5.03 million, while it was unable to secure...
Jul 25, 2025
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U.S. politics threaten to complicate Canada's co-hosting of 2026 World Cup
OTTAWA - With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament. Next year's FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with the three countries hosting a record 48 teams. Between June 11 ...
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As Trump's trade deal deadline approaches, his tariffs face legal pushback in court
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's plan to realign global trade faces its latest legal barrier this week in a federal appeals court - and Canada is bracing for the U.S. president to follow through on his threat to impose higher tariffs. While Trump set an Aug. 1 deadline for countries to make trade deals with the United State...
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Canada condemns Hong Kong authorities after warrants issued for overseas activists
OTTAWA - The Canadian government is condemning Hong Kong's law enforcement authorities after they issued bounties and warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists, some of whom live in Canada. In a joint statement, federal Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree say Canada will not tolera...
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City fines Montreal church for hosting MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht
MONTRÉAL - The City of Montreal has fined a local church for hosting a concert by the U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht. Feucht's controversial views and his status as a rising star in the MAGA movement have led officials to cancel his concerts in several Canadian cities in recent days. But on Friday eve...
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B.C.'s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's independent wood product makers say hundreds of small- and medium-sized manufacturers may be forced to shut down in light of the latest decision from the United States to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood. The province's Independent Wood Processors Association says in a relea...
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N.S. Black community's reunion returns with safety measures, a year after shooting
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's Black community is including safety measures at a reunion of former residents of a historic community, one year after a shooting during the event. The Africville reunion last July was marred by shots that injured five people, but organizers say the community has returned in force and is celebrat...
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Crowd surge at Hindu temple in northern India leaves at least 6 people dead
LUCKNOW, India (AP) - A crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in northern India left at least six people dead and dozens injured, local authorities said Sunday. The incident in the pilgrimage city of Haridwar occurred after a high-voltage electric wire reportedly fell on a temple path, triggering panic among the large ...
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Israeli military says it will pause fighting in 3 areas of Gaza to address surging hunger
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The Israeli military said Sunday it would begin a "tactical pause" in fighting in three areas of Gaza as part of steps to address a worsening humanitarian situation. The military said it would halt activity in Muwasi, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time ...
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Multiple people have been stabbed at a Walmart in Michigan and a suspect is in custody
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Multiple people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, and a suspect was in custody, authorities said Saturday. The Michigan State Police said the local sheriff's office is investigating the incident and details were limited. The agency asked that people avoid the area while the investi...
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U.S. politics threaten to complicate Canada's co-hosting of 2026 World Cup
OTTAWA - With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament. Next year's FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with the three countries hosting a record 48 teams. Between June 11 ...
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McIntosh starts her quest for five gold medals at swim world championships
SINGAPORE (AP) - Summer McIntosh of Canada began her quest for five gold medals in the swimming world championships on Sunday's opening day in Singapore. Her first medal race is the 400-metre freestyle. McIntosh, who won three gold medals a year ago at the Paris Olympics, holds the world record in the 400 free - 3 minu...
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Sabbi scores, Vancouver Whitecaps blank struggling Sporting Kansas City 3-0
VANCOUVER - Yohei Takaoka chalked up yet another clean sheet as the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Saturday. The Japanese goalkeeper stopped all three on-target shots he faced to earn his Major League Soccer-leading 11th shutout of the season. Emmanuel Sabbi got the 'Caps (13-5-6) on the board ...
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