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Approved FVRD 2026 Budget Plan sees rising costs, tax impact increases across region
FRASER VALLEY - The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) has now moved forward with its latest five-year budget plan. On Thursday (Mar. 26), the FVR...
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Police issue 30 tickets after commercial vehicle safety blitz in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department has conducted housekeeping checks on passing big rigs as commercial vehicles headlined traffic news this...
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British Columbia
Darrell Jones drops out of B.C. Conservative leadership race, six candidates remain
VICTORIA - The number of candidates running for the leadership of the British Columbia Conservatives has shrunk to six, with candidate Darrell Jones announcing he will be throwing his support behind Caroline Elliott. The former Save-on-Foods executive ...
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Quicksketch: Who's who in the NDP leadership race
WINNIPEG - The next NDP leader will be announced on Sunday. There are five candidates on the ballot and voting concludes Saturday. Here's a quick look at the candidates and how the last six months have gone for them. Avi Lewis Work: Lewis is a document...
Mar 28, 2026
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Site C work camp moved to support nation-building project in northern B.C.
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro says it's relocating and repurposing the majority of its work camp for building the Site C hydroelectric dam to support the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line project, as its construction will begin this summer. A s...
Mar 28, 2026
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Joint federal-provincial commission into Tumbler Ridge shooting an option: minister
VICTORIA - A joint federal-provincial commission could look into the shooting that killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., says British Columbia's public safety minister. Nina Krieger says a joint commission is an "option," citing the one that inv...
Mar 28, 2026
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Canada
'It's ridiculous': U.S. closing historic Border Road to Canadian traffic
COUTTS - Amid the howling winds of the Sweet Grass Hills lies Border Road, a 14-kilometre ribbon of manicured gravel stretching between the United States and Canada. The shared road is on the Montana side, but Alberta maintains it. North of the road li...
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The NDP's next leader to be announced as Winnipeg convention concludes
WINNIPEG - The next NDP leader will be announced this morning as the party concludes its Winnipeg convention. Union leader Rob Ashton, social worker Tanille Johnston, filmmaker Avi Lewis, Alberta MP Heather McPherson and farmer Tony McQuail have spent...
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'The crew is ready': Canadian to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission
WASHINGTON - Jenni Gibbons was always drawn to the stars. Now, the Calgary-born astronaut is set to take part in NASA's Artemis II mission, which will send humans to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. "So much of our life is enabled by ...
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Pillar of Canadian broadcasting, Rose Kingdon of The Canadian Press, dead at 65
When Rose Kingdon started her broadcasting career more than 40 years ago, she recalled that it was "love at first on air light." And when she accepted a lifetime achievement award in 2023, she said she was grateful for the opportunity to "make great ra...
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World
Drainville, Fréchette square off in second Coalition Avenir Québec leadership debate
LAVAL - The two candidates vying to replace François Legault as Coalition Avenir Québec leader and Quebec premier are meeting today in a second and final debate. Bernard Drainville and Christine Fréchette exchanged friendly greetings ahead of the start...
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5 killed after a train and a van collide in a train crossing in rural Mississippi
WIGGINS, Miss. (AP) - Five people were killed when a train and van collided in rural Mississippi, authorities said Friday. All five killed were in the van, Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry said. The lone surviving van passenger, a 23-yea...
Mar 28, 2026
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Tiger Woods' rollover crash is golfer's fourth high-profile car accident and second DUI arrest
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods' arrest Friday for a car crash in Florida was at least the fourth auto-related incident involving the golfer and the second in which he was charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops and damages several planes
WASHINGTON (AP) - An Iranian missile attack Friday wounded at least 10 U.S. service members and damaged several planes at a military base in Saudi Arabia, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the situation. Two of the troops were...
Mar 27, 2026
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Sports
Maatta finding his game, confidence since joining Flames
CALGARY - It has been a staggering turnaround for veteran defenceman Olli Maatta. The resurgent 31-year-old Finn had two more points Saturday, including the game-winning goal to lead the Calgary Flames to a 7-3 romp over the Vancouver Canucks. "It's be...
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Improved Oilers cranking up the intensity in playoff push
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are once again ramping it up at the right time after two consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup final. Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead as the Oilers made a big move up the Pacific Di...
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Flames ignite their offence, burn Canucks 7-3
CALGARY - Matt Coronato extended his point streak to five games with a goal and two assists as the Calgary Flames scored four times in the second period in a 7-3 NHL victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Morgan Frost also had a goal and two a...
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Holloway, Binnington lead Blues to 5-1 win over Maple Leafs
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Dylan Holloway had a goal and an assist, sparking St. Louis to 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, the Blues' fourth win in a row. Jordan Binnington registered 12 saves in making just his second home start since the O...
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