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Liberal huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (800+ words) OTTAWA " Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal and, for the first time in more than a decade, Justin Trudeau and his personal brand of politics won't tower over the party's proceedings. Party faithful will gather as Mark Carney's ever-expanding…...
Three-goal burst in second period spurs Victoire to 4-1 win over Torrent in PWHL
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (456+ words) LAVAL " Three second period goals spurred the Montreal Victoire to a 4-1 win over the Seattle Torrent in the Professional Women's Hockey League on Tuesday. Montreal moved closer to clinching home-ice advantage in the first round of playoffs. The Victoire ranked…...
Former Canadian swim star, Olympic medallist Nancy Garapick dead at 64
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (147+ words) Former Canadian swim star and two-time Olympic medallist Nancy Garapick has died. She was 64. Swimming Canada said Garapick died peacefully at home in Langley, B. C. , on Monday. The Halifax native set a world record as a 13-year-old in the 200-metre backstroke…...
New Chilliwack bookstore opens its doors
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (282+ words) CHILLIWACK " Hundreds turned out for a ribbon cutting and grand opening of Chilliwack's newest bookstore in late March, made possible by a multitude of Fraser Valley supporters, several contractors, and donors. Bookstore coordinator Tera Procee tells Fraser Valley Today that…...
B. C. man gets 15 years in prison Metro Vancouver shooting death in 2024
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (173+ words) MAPLE RIDGE " A Metro Vancouver man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the killing of another man in Maple Ridge almost two years ago. Homicide investigators say 27-year-old Alexander Delair pleaded guilty to manslaughter with a firearm last…...
YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Strengthening primary care access for a growing British Columbia
20+ hour, 13+ min ago (310+ words) Fraser Valley Today YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Strengthening primary care access for a growing British Columbia Last week, Premier David Eby announced that we've connected over 600, 000 people to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since 2023, with more than 4, 000 people being matched every…...
Former B. C. cabinet minister George Abbott to serve as chief treaty commissioner
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (275+ words) VICTORIA " A former provincial cabinet minister is being promoted to the role of chief commissioner of the British Columbia Treaty Commission, the independent body responsible for facilitating negotiations between First Nations, B. C. and Ottawa. A joint statement from B. C. s Ministry of…...
Wildfire north of Boston Bar being held: BCWS
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (121+ words) In an update just after 6: 00 p. m. , the BC Wildfire Service noted the fire near Siska Creek was displaying rank 1 and 2 fire behaviour meaning a smouldering ground fire with some visible open flame and a slow rate of spread. "BC Wildfire Service…...
Hope RCMP seek whereabouts of dangerous 65-year-old man who has 10 warrants for his arrest
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (141+ words) HOPE - Mounties in Hope are appealing to the public for help in locating a 65-year-old man considered dangerou. .. Hope RCMP seek whereabouts of dangerous 65-year-old man who has 10 warrants for his arrest HOPE " Mounties in Hope are appealing to the…...
Mission man who allegedly tried to sell drugs to youth in Mission caught with loaded handgun, drugs
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (172+ words) MISSION " Mounties in Mission say a man who was allegedly trying to sell drugs to youth in downtown Mission last month has been taken into custody following a police investigation. According to a weekly recap of police activities for the…...