Two climbers, one of them injured, plucked off sheer mountain northeast of Hope
HOPE - Members of three search and rescue groups, including volunteers from Chilliwack and Hope, combined efforts to save two climbers off the sheer rock face of Yak Peak near Hope, B.C., early Wednesday after one of the climbers fell and injured their head. North Shore Search and Rescue says in a social media statemen...
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Business closure
Chilliwack business announces closure, thanks loyal customers of 15 years
CHILLIWACK - A longtime business in Chilliwack has announced that it will close its doors in the coming months after 15 years of operation, but will maintain its other location in Kamloops and an online presence. Earlier this week, Jason Flynn, who also goes by "Flynn" to his loyal customer base, posted on In...
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British Columbia
Two climbers, one of them injured, plucked off sheer mountain northeast of Hope
HOPE - Members of three search and rescue groups, including volunteers from Chilliwack and Hope, combined efforts to save two climbers off the sheer rock face of Yak Peak near Hope, B.C., early Wednesday after one of the climbers fell and injured their head. North Shore Search and Rescue says in a social media statemen...
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First Nation disappointed as B.C. court rejects challenge to Mount Polley dam level
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Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays
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Chilliwack man found not criminally responsible for wife's stabbing death in 2024
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Canada
In the news today: Carney, Metis and major projects talks; Trump's tariffs in effect
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Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court
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Carney to meet with three Métis groups on major projects bill today
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Two climbers, one of them injured, plucked off sheer mountain face in B.C.
NORTH VANCOUVER - Members of three search and rescue groups combined efforts to save two climbers off the sheer rock face of Yak Peak near Hope, B.C., early Wednesday after one of the climbers fell and injured their head. North Shore Search and Rescue says in a social media statement that they went in late Tuesday, but...
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Yukon First Nation to oppose all new mining claims on its territory during planning
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More Ukrainians now want a negotiated end to the war with Russia, new Gallup poll shows
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Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled and arrested at Fort Stewart, officials say
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Sports
Canada's Mboko continues dream run against Osaka in National Bank Open final
MONTREAL - Victoria Mboko will take centre court once again in tonight's National Bank Open final. The Canadian tennis sensation faces four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the WTA 1000 tournament's title game at IGA Stadium after rallying for a thrilling comeback in last night's semifinal. Mboko saved a match p...
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Khachanov upsets top-seeded Zverev in early semifinal at NBO Toronto
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Boston Celtics trade Georges Niang to Utah Jazz for 2 draft picks
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