TORONTO — Easton Lucas held the Nationals to one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start as the Toronto Blue defeated Washington 4-2 in interleague play Wednesday.
It was hardly baseball weather with snow falling outside Rogers Centre for the 3:07 p.m. local time start, dubbed “Work From Dome” by the Jays marketing department.
Lucas (1-0) struck out three and walked two in a composed 74-pitch outing before an announced crowd of 20,104 including Toronto F
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Easton Lucas, in his first major-league start, leads Blue Jays past Washington
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AbbyPD, partners unveil road safety campaign amid 74% increase in impaired driving this year
ABBOTSFORD — Amid a surge in impaired drivers the first three months of 2025, the Abbotsford Police Department has unveiled a road safety campaign in partnership with ICBC and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) that will advise motorists exactly where impaired drivers have been caught in the community.Sgt. Paul Walker says Abbotsford police officers have already taken 345 impaired drivers off the roads in 2025, a 74 per cent increase from the 198 drivers removed during the exact same per -
Jeff Howe
Jeff Howe will represent the Liberal Party of Canada in Mission-Matsqui-Abbotsford. How lives in his hometown of Abbotsford with his wife and their three children. A member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, and the Law Society of Ontario, he maintains a law practice focussed on Canadian Aboriginal law. -
LETTER: Chilliwack drivers 'being ripped off royally' by gas companies - theprogress.com
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LETTER: Chilliwack drivers 'being ripped off royally' by gas companies - The Chilliwack Progress
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Vancouver home sales hit lowest March levels since 2019 despite supply influx: board
VANCOUVER — Despite housing supply in the Vancouver area continuing to rise, the number of homes that changed hands in the region last month fell to the lowest levels for March since 2019.
The city’s real estate board says residential sales in the region totalled 2,091 in March, a 13.4 per cent decrease from the 2,415 sales recorded in March 2024 and 36.8 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average.
There were 6,455 newly listed properties on the market, a 29 per cent increase from M -
Remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list, pharmacists urge
TORONTO — The Canadian Pharmacists Association is urging the federal government to remove all drug-related products from its list of potential retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.The association says there are currently eight pharmaceutical tariff codes on the list, but it’s not clear which specific medications or drug products they include.The pharmacists association also says if tariffs on drugs are levied by the U.S. or Canada, it doesn’t expect any immediate medication shor -
Canada women to play two tests in South Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup
Canada will play two test matches against the Springbok women in South Africa in July as part of its preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
The matches will take place July 5 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria and July 12 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Both matches will see the women play ahead of men’s tests between the top-ranked Springboks and No. 10 Italy.
Canada is ranked second in the world, compared to No. 12 for South Africa.
“These matches in South Africa will -
Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible
A massive spring storm has descended on Ontario with damaging conditions in store for parts of the province still without power from the last bout of freezing rain.Weather warnings issued by Environment Canada cover most of Ontario, ranging from snowfall in the north to rainfall and freezing rain across the south and east. Freezing rain warnings were also in place for large parts of Quebec, where the storm was expected to advance by Wednesday night.“We’re looking at pretty much every -
Flair Airlines expands service at Abbotsford Int’l Airport
ABBOTSFORD — Flair Airlines says it will offer more flights between Abbotsford International Airport and Edmonton, as well as more flights between YVR and Calgary.
In a lighthearted news release from the company, Flair Airlines is doubling down on its domestic routes.
“From extra hops between Vancouver and Calgary, to a full-on flight-fest between Edmonton and Abbotsford, Flair is doubling down on domestic to bring you more flexibility, more savings, and fewer excuses to not visit yo -
Harrison Hot Springs’ only gas station reopens under new branding
CHILLIWACK — Harrison Hot Springs, a quaint village of about 2,000 people, has had its only gas station reopen under a new name.According to a social media post dated Sunday, March 30 from Varinder Mudhar, Canco in Harrison is officially opened.
“Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that the Canco in Harrison is now open!” Mudhar wrote on a Harrison-area Facebook group. “We’ve got brand new pumps installed and our store is stocked with exciting products!& -
Fraser Valley teen goes missing
FRASER VALLEY — Police in Surrey and Mounties with the Surrey RCMP Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) are asking for the public’s help in locating a boy who went missing early Tuesday morning (Apr. 1).
According to a news release, Surrey Police Service and RCMP personnel say Brycen Keyworth was reported missing to RCMP SPOSU, and last seen, at approximately 3 a.m. in the 10500 block of Birchtree Grove in Surrey.Authorities say Keyworth is a 15-year-old Caucasian male who stan -
Myanmar’s government declares ceasefire to facilitate quake relief efforts
BANGKOK (AP) —Myanmar’s ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country’s civil war until April 22 to facilitate earthquake relief efforts and show compassion to the people affected, state TV said Wednesday.The announcement, made in a statement from the military’s high command, follows unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule.
The television report said the ethnic armed groups and local militias must r -
‘No-brainer’: NHLers on the benefits of youngsters living with veteran teammates
Macklin Celebrini had plenty to figure out.
The talented centre selected first overall at last June’s NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks would be playing close to his adopted home.
The family had moved to the area in 2018 when Celebrini’s dad, Rick, was hired by the NBA’s Golden State Warriors to work in the team’s sports science department.
Their home, however, is roughly an hour’s drive from the Sharks’ rink. In traffic, the highway crawl can be excruciating. -
Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department’s extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
The judge, though, denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after the mayoral election. Judge Dale E. Ho’s order to dismiss the case “with prejudice&rdquo -
CP NewsAlert: CFL names Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner
TORONTO — The CFL has hired Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner.
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Chamber and BIA co-host virtual Chilliwack-Hope all-candidates forum - The Chilliwack Progress
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CP NewsAlert: Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion rights deal
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. and the National Hockey League have announced a 12-year agreement valued at $11 billion for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada through the 2037-38 season.More coming.
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Whitecaps ready to embrace the challenge of facing Mexican powerhouse Pumas
VANCOUVER — Defender Tristan Blackmon welcomes the challenge the Vancouver Whitecaps will face when they play Mexican powerhouse Pumas UNAM on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup at BC Place Stadium.
“It’s not familiar territory for the club, but we’re going to embrace every moment,” Blackmon said after practice Tuesday. “Throughout the year we’ve shown what we can do as a team, no matter who is on the field.
“The experienc -
MLB’s average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press.
The New York Mets, with Juan Soto’s record $61.9 million pay, led MLB for the third straight opening day with a $322.6 million payroll, just ahead of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at $319.5 million. Those two teams each spent roughly five times as much as the Miami Marlins, who at $64.9 million ended -
In the news today: Trump’s global tariff action expected today, Carney back in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…
Confusion lingers over Trump’s fentanyl tariffs
As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called “liberation day” plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it’s still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted.
In early March, Trump imposed — then partially paused — 25 per cent across-the-board tariff -
State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump’s global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called “liberation day” plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it’s still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted.
In early March, Trump imposed — then partially paused — 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy, on Canada and Mexico.
Trump linked those duties to the flow of fentanyl but U.S. gover -
‘Can’t imagine Alaska without Canada’: Resolution would affirm Canadian sovereignty
America’s 49th state is showing support for the country that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make its 51st.
Republican Rep. Chuck Kopp of Alaska, which shares a border with the Yukon and is separated from the contiguous U.S. by Canada, says the state doesn’t support the president’s trade war and annexation bid against Canada.
He has proposed a joint resolution in the state legislature that would affirm Canada’s sovereignty and recognize the enduring, centuries-old ti -
All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign
OTTAWA — All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to hit multiple countries with “reciprocal” tariffs.Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his campaign to take part in meetings in Ottawa ahead of the expected tariffs.
On top of the expected “reciprocal” tariffs, it’s not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada and Mexico — 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy &md -
Liberal candidate announced for Chilliwack-Hope riding - theprogress.com
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Liberal candidate announced for Chilliwack-Hope riding - The Chilliwack Progress
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Chris Hadfield lands in Chilliwack for night of science, storytelling, songs - Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News
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Anthony (Tony) Roper - The Chilliwack Progress
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Israel’s military operation in Gaza Strip expanding to seize ‘large areas,’ defense minister says
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to seize “large areas” of the Gaza Strip, the defense minister said Wednesday.
Israel’s offensive in the Palestinian territory was “expanding to crush and clean the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure and capture large areas that will be added to the security zones of the State of Israel,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a written statement.
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NHL roundup: Ovechkin scores and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3
BOSTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal, moving him four away from passing Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and Dylan Strome broke a third-period tie on Tuesday night to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 National Hockey League victory over the Boston Bruins.Nic Dowd and Tom Wilson also scored for Washington. Charlie Lindgren made 21 saves to help the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals snap a three-game losing streak.David Pastrnak had two goals, Vinni Lettieri scored -
Kuzmenko keys Kings’ 4-1 victory over NHL-leading Jets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrei Kuzmenko, Adrian Kempe and captain Anze Kopitar each had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings’ 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.
Trevor Moore also scored for the Kings, who moved two points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers for second place in the Pacific Division.
Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves as Los Angeles earned its 11th victory in 14 games while dominating this meeting of the NHL’s top two defensive teams.
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