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The decision means abortions through 20 weeks’ gestation can continue for now, in keeping with state law in place before the ban.
Hamilton County Judge Christian Jenkins’ decision to grant a 14-day restraining order against the law came as part of a laws
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Judge temporarily blocks Ohio law banning most abortions
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Agassiz native, UFV student Megan Vander Wyk receives exemplary scholarship from Freshwater Fisheries Society
CHILLIWACK — An Agassiz native who is finishing up her senior year at the University of the Fraser Valley has parlayed an interest in the outdoors and the environment into an exemplary bursary from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.
According to a news release from the fisheries society, an interest in wildlife sparked by spending time outdoors became a career passion for Megan Vander Wyk. Growing up in Agassiz, Vander Wyk developed an interest in freshwater fishing through explorati -
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Yukon to observe one-day holiday on Monday for Queen’s funeral, schools closed
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s government has announced it will be joining the federal government and other provinces in observing a national day of mourning to coincide with the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
The territory says there will be a one-time holiday for public-sector employees, while public schools and other public-facing services will be closed on Monday, Sept. 19.
The territory says in a statement that private-sector employers and other levels of government are encouraged t -
New well and water-treatment system coming to Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD — A new well and water-treatment system will be coming to the city of Abbotsford, thanks to a $62 million investment made by the province.
Nathan Cullen, minister of municipal affairs, said this will also help ensure a safe water source during extreme weather events.
“This project will create climate resilience by helping protect people, sustain public health services and keep businesses operating during these ever-increasing climate disasters,” said Cullen.
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Agassiz native, UFV student Megan Vander Wyk earns Freshwater Fisheries Society scholarship
CHILLIWACK — An Agassiz native who is finishing up her senior year at the University of the Fraser Valley has parlayed an interest in the outdoors and the environment into an exemplary bursary from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.According to a news release from the fisheries society, an interest in wildlife sparked by spending time outdoors became a career passion for Megan Vander Wyk. Growing up in Agassiz, Vander Wyk developed an interest in freshwater fishing through exploratio -
Minor leaguers form union, 17 days after organizing began
NEW YORK (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association became the bargaining agent for more than 5,500 minor leaguers on Wednesday, completing a lightning fast organization campaign that launched just 17 days earlier.
Minor leaguers, who earn as little as $10,400 per season, are expected to negotiate for an initial collective bargaining agreement during the offseason.
Martin Scheinman, the sport’s independent arbitrator, notified Major League Baseball and the union that a majo -
Defending champion Town Cruise highlights solid ’22 Ricoh Woodbine Mile field
TORONTO — Daisuke Fukumoto and Town Cruise will be in tough to defend their $1-million Ricoh Woodbine Mile crown.
Fukumoto guided 8-1 pick Town Cruise to a 2 1/4-length victory in last year’s race, giving trainer/owner/co-breeder Brandon Greer the biggest win of his career. But the horse has finished fifth twice and eighth in its three starts since taking the Mile in 1:35.14.
Fukumoto and Town Cruise will be among 11 starters Saturday over Woodbine Racetrack’s E.P. Taylor cours -
Communities across B.C. want province to increase flood preparation and mitigation – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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Trevali manager, contractor convicted after mine flood that killed eight workers
VANCOUVER — Trevali Mining Corp. is confirming reports that two executives have been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Burkina Faso in the wake of a flooding disaster at the company’s Perkoa Mine.
The Vancouver-based miner issued a statement Thursday thanking local communities and Perkoa employees who attended a Burkina Faso court to hear the verdicts Wednesday.
Perkoa mine manager Hein Frey, who is South African and worked for Trevali, received a 24-month suspended sentence. -
Toronto Arrows sign Australian-born Canada-eligible prop Connor Grindal
TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have signed Australian-born prop Connor Grindal for the 2023 Major League Rugby season.
While born in Sydney, the 24-year-old Grindal is Canada-eligible by virtue of Canadian parents. He also comes with a rugby heritage.
His father Iain was a scrum half with the Toronto Welsh (now the Toronto Dragons), Queen’s University, and Ontario provincial team throughout the 1980s before moving to Australia. While at Queen’s, Iain Grindal helped lead the -
Pope Francis Says Religion Can't Justify the 'Evil' of War – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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Monday will be a federal holiday to mark Queen’s state funeral: What does this mean?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared Sept. 19 a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London. Some provinces are closing schools and select workplaces, while others are not recognizing the holiday. Here’s what we know so far:
What did the federal government announce?
The prime minister announced on Tuesday that Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday.
All federal government employees will have the day off, but the same does not au -
Chilliwack RCMP on the lookout for 24-year-old Kenneth Charlie, wanted for assault with a weapon and firearm possession
CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack RCMP are on the lookout for a 24-year-old Chilliwack man suspected of multiple charges, including assault with a weapon and possession of a firearm without proper legal authorization.According to a news release issued Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 14), Chilliwack RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Kenneth Charlie. Charlie is wanted for possession of a firearm without a license, assault with a weapon, obstruction and breach of a rel -
Officials probing whether Northeastern explosion was staged
Federal officials are examining whether the employee who reported an explosion at Northeastern University may have lied to investigators and staged the incident, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.
Investigators identified inconsistencies in the employee’s statement and became skeptical because his injuries did not match wounds typically consistent with an explosion, said one official.
The officials could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated P -
Text message campaign targets Quebec MP Alain Rayes, who left Conservative party
OTTAWA — A member of Parliament who quit the Conservative caucus says Pierre Poilievre’s office sent a text message to party members in his Quebec riding asking them to encourage him to resign.
Alain Rayes, who supported former Quebec premier Jean Charest in the Conservative leadership race, left Tuesday to sit as an Independent, saying that the party’s path under Poilievre is not compatible with his “political ideals, values and convictions.”
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Don’t blame schools for high COVID rates among B.C. youth: provincial health officer
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s provincial health officer says the findings of a study she co-authored showing children and youth have had the highest rates of COVID-19 in parts of the province should not be interpreted to suggest those infections occurred mostly in schools.
Dr. Bonnie Henry has been criticized by some parents, advocacy groups and health-care professionals who say a major jump in infections occurred during the school year among children under age 10.
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Chair of N.S. shooting inquiry worries budget constraints could tether RCMP watchdog
HALIFAX — The chairman of Nova Scotia’s mass shooting inquiry has raised concerns that budget constraints could end up tethering investigations by the watchdog agency that oversees complaints against the RCMP.
Michael MacDonald asked today whether it was a “blatant affront” to the independence of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP that before opening a probe it has to notify the minister of public safety about available funding.
While the oversight -
Vancouver Canucks tickets for Abbotsford game on sale Thursday – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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Canadian women head to Fiji for one final test before Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
The Canadian women’s rugby team heads for Fiji on Thursday for a final test match and camp before landing in New Zealand for the Oct. 8 start of the World Cup.
They leave on a high, moving up one spot in the world rankings this week to No. 3 behind top-ranked England and New Zealand.
But that rise comes courtesy of Italy, one of Canada’s World Cup opponents. Italy rebounded from a 21-0 loss to France to win the rematch 26-19 last Friday, a victory that moved Italy above the U.S. to f -
World under-17 men’s hockey challenge returns after pandemic hiatus
CALGARY — The world men’s under-17 hockey challenge returns after a pandemic hiatus with Langley and Delta, B.C., hosting the international tournament in November.
Three Canadian teams, Finland, Czechia (formerly Czech Republic), Sweden and the U.S. will each play six preliminary round games with the top four teams advancing to the medal round in the Nov. 3-12 event, Hockey Canada announced Wednesday.
The medal games Nov. 12 will be played in the Langley Events Centre.
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Edmonton Elks sign quarterback Taylor Cornelius to two-year contract extension
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed American quarterback Taylor Cornelius to a two-year contract extension Wednesday.
The deal keeps Cornelius with the CFL club through the 2024 season.
“Taylor’s a young up-and-coming quarterback,” Elks assistant general manager Geroy Simon said in a statement. “He is trending in the right direction, so we’re excited about his future with the Edmonton Elks.”
Cornelius has completed 147-of-251 passes for 1,936 yards with -
Populist leader claims right-wing victory in Sweden election
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden’s center-left Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Wednesday conceded defeat in a weekend election while the leader of a nationalist anti-immigration party declared victory for his right-wing bloc.
Jimmie Akesson, leader of the populist Sweden Democrats, said his party would be “a constructive and driving force in this work” of rebuilding safety in Sweden. He said it was “time to put Sweden first.”
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Hops harvested from tiny farm near Chilliwack behind the taste of Molson Coors beer – Terrace Standard - Terrace Standard
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What to expect from Ottawa’s memorial service and parade to honour the late queen
OTTAWA — The bells at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa will toll on Monday as the nation bids farewell to the late Queen Elizabeth.
Memorial events in the capital will recognize the queen’s long life and reign with a parade, church service, gun salute and fighter jet flyby.
Here’s what to know:
What is planned?
After the queen’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police will parade through the str -
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‘Prepared to wait all night’: Long lines as Queen Elizabeth lies in state
LONDON — People joined a lineup that stretched for kilometres along the south bank of the River Thames today to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth as she began lying in state.
Equipped with sleeping bags, books and backpacks of food, they formed a queue that was more than four kilometres long as of 4:30 p.m. local time.
Erin Hutchinson, who is originally from Guelph, Ont., said she was prepared to stay all night if needed.
She said it was important to mark a moment in history and pay tr -
CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted – Week of September 11, 2022
CHILLIWACK — Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: KILLORAN ROY, Kayla
Image supplied by Crime Stoppers.
Age: 24
Height: 5’2″ ft.
Weight: 117 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Hazel
Wanted: Failure to comply with probation order (x2)
Warrant in effect: September 13, 2022
Parole Jurisdiction: Chilliwack, B.C.
Name: VANDERMINNE, Jacob
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Age: 29
Height: 5’9″ ft.
Weight: 196 lbs -
Ottawa has lost control of $150M program reimbursing veterans’ cannabis: audit
OTTAWA — An internal audit by Veterans Affairs Canada suggests Ottawa has all but lost control as it shells out hundreds of millions of dollars each year for veterans’ medical marijuana.
Quietly published this week, the audit found Veterans Affairs is spending more on medical pot than all other prescription drugs combined amid an explosion in demand over the past few years.
That is despite what auditors described as a lack of research about the medical benefits — and risks &mda -
RCMP apprehension unit wasn’t searching for Sask. suspect before stabbing rampage
OTTAWA — RCMP say a special unit dedicated to apprehending fugitives was not actively searching for a Saskatchewan man they say is responsible for a stabbing rampage that left 11 people dead and 18 others injured.
Myles Sanderson is the main suspect in the attacks in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Sask., that started a four-day manhunt last week.
He was arrested on a rural stretch of highway last Wednesday and police say he went into “medical distress” and died in their cu -
Text messages link Favre, welfare money, volleyball facility
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The governor of Mississippi in 2017 was “on board” with a plan for a nonprofit group to pay Brett Favre more than $1 million in welfare grant money so the retired NFL quarterback could help fund a university volleyball facility, according to a text messages between Favre and the director of the nonprofit.
Court documents filed Monday by an attorney for the Mississippi Community Education Center contain text messages between Favre and the center’s exe -
Evacuation orders rescinded for Laidlaw, Flood Hope and Hunter Creek areas west of Hope near Flood Falls Trail fire
FLOOD HOPE — All evacuation orders and alerts for properties in Hunter Creek, Flood Hope, and Laidlaw have been rescinded by the Fraser Valley Regional District and District of Hope.
The two agencies made the announcement Tuesday evening, Sept. 13. However, the Flood Falls Trail fire remains an estimated 545 hectares in size.
While the evacuation orders and alerts have been cancelled, the danger may reoccur caused by lightning strikes or a change in the prevailing winds.
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Chilliwack's G.W. Graham Grizzlies gearing up to defend provincial title – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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Ottawa Senators sign forward Tyler Motte to one-year, $1.35-million contract
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Tyler Motte to a one-year, US$1.35-million contract.
The 27-year-old registered 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) over 49 games with Vancouver last season before being shipped to the New York Rangers at the trade deadline.
Motte was held without a point over nine regular-season games with the Rangers, but had two goals in 15 playoff contests as New York advanced to the Eastern Conference final.
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No charges coming, but RCMP will update probe of vandalism against B.C. gondola
SURREY, B.C. — RCMP say they are ready to release new details about two acts of vandalism against a privately owned tourist attraction near Squamish, B.C.
The Mounties’ major crimes special projects section says the details are related to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola investigations from 2019 and 2020.
The announcement comes on the second anniversary of the 2020 attack where the attraction’s main cable was deliberately severed, smashing most of the gondola cabins to the ground.
The bu -
Blue Bombers can become first CFL team to clinch home playoff game
Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are eyeing another CFL first.
Winnipeg (12-1) is the only team to have cemented a playoff berth this season. On Saturday afternoon, the Bombers can become the first club to clinch a home post-season game with a road win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-9) and Calgary loss to B.C. later Saturday night.
It will be the second meeting of the season for the 2019 and ’21 Grey Cup finalists. The Bombers earned a 26-12 home win June 24.
The Bombers have w -
Conservative Bolduc wins New Hampshire’s GOP Senate primary
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Retired Army Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc won New Hampshire’s Senate Republican primary on Wednesday and will face potentially vulnerable Democratic incumbent Maggie Hassan in November – setting up another test of whether a fierce conservative can appeal to more moderate general election voters.
Bolduc wasn’t formally endorsed by former President Donald Trump but has said he believes Trump won the 2020 election and has espoused conspiracy theories about v -
Quebec election: Liberals to correct costed platform after underestimating debt
MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberals today removed their costed platform from their website after a media report noted its debt figures were off by $12 billion.
La Presse reported that the Liberals underestimated the provincial debt at the end of the mandate, which would come in at $252.6 billion instead of the $240.6 billion projected by the party in the financial framework released 10 days ago
Carlos Leitao, a former Liberal finance minister responsible for the platform, confirmed the er -
Fraser Health acknowledges acute nursing shortage at Chilliwack General Hospital, says some surgeries may be rescheduled
CHILLIWACK — A spokesperson for Fraser Health says it’s aware of the acute nursing shortage at Chilliwack General Hospital and is actively working towards a long-term plan.Specialist physicians, operating room nurses, nursing managers, and Chilliwack General Hospital administration met last week Wednesday, September 7 in a town hall-style meeting to address the acute nursing shortage in the operating room (OR).The meeting lasted nearly two hours in what was described as a crisis situ -
Italian star Lorenzo Insigne returns to training with Toronto FC
TORONTO — Italian star Lorenzo Insigne returned to training Wednesday after missing Toronto FC’s weekend loss in Atlanta due to what the MLS team described as a “personal family situation.”
The club did not detail the matter when Insigne was absent from training last Thursday, but it was serious enough for fellow Italian Domenico Criscito to also skip practice “to support Lorenzo and his family.”
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Homicide investigators probe fatal shooting, torched vehicle, in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY, B.C. — A man has been shot and killed in Burnaby, B.C.
A statement from Burnaby RCMP says the attack happened just after 11 p.m. Tuesday along a busy stretch of Hastings Street near Confederation Park.
The unnamed victim died at the scene.
Police say they were called about 20 minutes later to a report of a vehicle burning on a street near Burnaby Lake.
Investigators are now appealing for witnesses or dashcam video related to either the shooting or the burning vehicle.
Few other de -
Man shot dead in Burnaby, burned-out vehicle found nearby – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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Hockey Canada says 2019 email does not reflect the federation’s “current direction”
TORONTO — Hockey Canada says a 2019 email detailing its desire to self-govern its safe-sport cases does not reflect the organization’s current direction.
The national federation, which has been under intense scrutiny since news of an alleged sexual assault in 2018, and subsequent hushed payment, broke in May, was reacting to a three-page email sent to the Sport Minister’s office.
In the email obtained by The Canadian Press, Hockey Canada boasted of its safe-sport management tha -
Canadian caster Jen (LemonKiwi) Pichette helps provide Overwatch League soundtrack
TORONTO — Standing in front of a bank of screens, Jen (LemonKiwi) Pichette’s arms are in constant motion as she documents the carnage in front of her.
“Toronto runs London over like a truck,” she says, her voice rising.
Down below at the other end of the Mattamy Athletic Centre, the London Spitfire and Toronto Defiant are on stage hunched over their keyboards as they look to wreak havoc on each other before an enthusiastic crowd in Overwatch League esports play.
While eac -
Chilliwack Museum offers last look at 2 exhibitions on legacy of residential schools – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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2 dead in vehicle incident east of Golden – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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