Mission – Fraser Health advises Mission and surrounding area residents that due to physician staffing challenges at Mission Memorial Hospital, we are implementing a temporary service interruption beginning Sunday, May 31 at 5:00 p.m. to Monday, June 1 at 8:00 a.m. The service interruption will begin at 5:00 p.m. to ensure all patients already in the emergency department can be seen […]
Calgary (CNW) – Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said on Sunday May 31, it has implemented contingency plans to maintain railway operations across Canada following the International Brotherhood of Electrical Worker (IBEW) Canadian Signals and Communications System Council No. 11’s rejection of CPKC’s latest contract offers. The IBEW, representing approximately 300 […]
Vancouver (with files from Wolfgang Depner The Canadian Pres/CBC/Black Press/Global) – At the May 30 BC Conservative Leadership Convention, Kerry Lynne Findlay became the next B.C. Conservative leader with 51 per cent of the vote. Kerry-Lynne Findlay has been voted the new leader of the BC Conservative Party. In a tight race that came down […]
Chilliwack – On May 29, Chilliwack DPAC (Parents Advisory to Schools) Chair Katie Bartel, issued a social media statement, stating that she will step back from those duties to full concentrate on the fall School District and Municipal election. They are October 17. Laurie Throness beat Katie Bartel in the March 1, 2025 Chilliwack school […]
Chilliwack – FOOTBALL IS BACK! Get ready for a first look at the 2026 Valley Huskers. The boys have been grinding all off season, and it’s time to see some high-stakes, hard-hitting action! Spring Camp is Friday to Sunday May 29 to 31 Come out for FREE Community Open House & Scrimmage Huskers White vs. […]
Ottawa (Wolfgang Depner The Canadian Press) – A Supreme Court of Canada decision upholding that Aboriginal title cannot be declared over private land gives British Columbia an avenue to win a future appeal in the landmark Cowichan Tribes case, says the province’s attorney general. The high court refused to hear an appeal on Thursday involving […]
Chilliwack – Chilliwack Chiefs announce Tiffany Collins as our Volunteer Coordinator for the upcoming season. Tiffany is deeply involved in the Chilliwack community and brings a strong background in leadership, communication, and community engagement through her work with Wilma’s Transition Society. Her ability to connect with people, build positive relationships, and create a welcoming environment […]
Victoria/Fraser Valley – Eighteen B.C. communities will benefit from upgrades to land and water airports through an investment of more than $8 million from B.C. Air Access Program. “The B.C. Air Access Program strengthens local economies and supports good jobs, while improving safety for people living in and travelling through rural and regional communities,” said […]
Abbotsford/Surrey (Fraser Health) – People in the Fraser Valley now have better access to minimally invasive procedures with the opening of a modernized interventional radiology suite at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. “This new interventional radiology suite brings advanced, specialized care closer to home, helping patients avoid unnecessary stress, long travel, and delays when […]
Victoria – The Office of the Provincial Health Officer has released Living Well, Drinking Less: Reducing Alcohol-related Harms in B.C., which provides latest trends about provincial alcohol consumption and explores ways to support well-being. “When it comes to drinking alcohol, less is best,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer. “Drinking less alcohol is […]
