Terrace – Claire Rattée, MLA for Skeena and Official Opposition Critic for Mental Health and Addictions, is raising concerns after it was revealed that the federal government quietly extended the exemption that allows overdose prevention sites (OPS) to operate in British Columbia until 2026 without public notice, consultation, or a clear plan to address the […]
Coquihalla/Othello Tunnels – UPDATE SEPTEMBER 18 – On September 17, 2025, at 10:24 AM, Hope RCMP were notified of a body located in the river at the Othello Tunnels in Hope, BC. Hope RCMP attended the scene and with the assistance of Hope Search and Rescue, successfully recovered the individual. The deceased has been identified […]
Victoria/Abbotsford – The Province, B.C. RCMP and municipal police agencies are launching a specialized task force to strengthen investigations into the extortion threats targeting families and businesses in the South Asian community. The extortion task force will consist of 40 members drawn from various policing agencies, including the B.C. RCMP, Abbotsford Police Department, Combined Forces […]
Fraser Valley – Dr. Jatinder Mann has joined the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) as Director of the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI), succeeding Dr. Satwinder Bains, who retired in August. Mann comes to UFV from the United Kingdom (UK). He holds several degrees and credentials, including a PhD from the University of Sydney […]
Vancouver/Abbotsford (Canucks Communications- Vancouver Canucks)- Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced that the team has picked up Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach Manny Malhotra’s option for the 2026.27 season. “Since joining our organization, Manny has done a great job teaching, communicating with, and developing our players in the American Hockey League,” said Allvin. “His work […]
Abbotsford – A reminder from Abbotsford Police Department: Thinking of riding an electric kick scooter around town? Here’s what you need to know: Electric kick scooters are currently not permitted on public roads or sidewalks in Abbotsford. Only select communities in B.C. are part of the provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project—and Abbotsford is not […]
Chilliwack – Chilliwack Chiefs Sign Jack Plandowski for the 2025/26 Season. “Jack Plandowski is an extremely smart hockey player who makes everyone around him better. Coming off a national championship season where he led the AJHL in scoring, Jack is the type of player we want with the puck on his stick; he’ll help drive […]
Fraser Valley – MSOC: De Souza, Cascades extend program best shutout streak as they hold nationally ranked MRU scoreless The UFV Cascades held the U SPORTS No. 4 ranked MRU Cougars to just three shots on target, as the teams played to a scoreless draw on Saturday at Rotary Stadium. The result sees the Cascades […]
Toronto/Ottawa (with files from CBC/CTV/Global) The tension between Canada Post and CUPW, the workers union, has taken another step. NOTE – CUPW proposals included annual wage increases of nine per cent in the first year of the agreement and four per cent in the second year, followed by hikes of three per cent in years […]
Fraser Valley (Thomas Richards) – MSOC: De Souza, Cascades pick up third consecutive clean sheet in win over MacEwan Matheus De Souza picked up his third consecutive clean sheet, and Mateo Brazinha scored a brace, as the UFV Cascades came away with a 3-0 victory over the MacEwan University Griffins on Friday at Rotary Stadium. […]
