BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine President Javier Milei’s economy minister announced on Friday that the libertarian government would lift the country’s strict capital and currency controls in a few days, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the International Monetary Fund.
In a nationally televised address, Economy Minister Luis Caputo also said the IMF’s executive board had decided to approve the $20 billion bailout package announced earlier this
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Argentina says it will lift the country’s strict currency controls with the help from the IMF
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Wickens returns to elite racing with use of hand controls 7 years after he was paralyzed in a crash
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Nearly seven years after he was paralyzed in an IndyCar crash, Robert Wickens will return to elite competition on Saturday when he drives a Corvette in the IMSA sports car race on the downtown streets of Long Beach.
Wickens has raced since the crash at Pocono left him paralyzed from the chest down but considers the IMSA event a true completion of his comeback.
“My goal from the outset of this was to get back to the highest levels of motorsport again. I&rsquo -
Canadian men to open Gold Cup in Vancouver with coach suspended from sideline
Canada will begin CONCACAF Gold Cup play against Honduras in Vancouver before shifting to Houston for its remaining two Group B games.
The 30th-ranked Canadian men will take on No. 75 Honduras on June 17 at B.C. Place Stadium. They then head to Texas to face No. 90 Curaçao and No. 81 El Salvador at Shell Energy Stadium on June 21 and June 24, respectively.
Canada will be without coach Jesse Marsch on the sidelines for the Vancouver game. Marsch was sent off in the CONCACAF Nations League -
Tydel Foods location to remain open after outpouring of community support
CHILLIWACK — The lights will be staying on at Tydel Foods’ original Patten Avenue location after all, thanks to some big media coverage and an outpouring of generous donations.
Owner Brigida Crosbie shared the news in a social media post on Thursday, April 10.“This community continues to show me that love shows up when you need it most,” she wrote. “God works in the most incredible ways, and your kindness is a reflection of that.”
In an earlier livestream, Cro -
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds murder conviction for Vancouver Island prison escapee
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld the first-degree murder conviction of James Busch, who escaped from a Vancouver Island prison in 2019 with another inmate, then killed a man who lived near the institution.Busch and fellow inmate Zachary Armitage escaped from William Head Institution, a minimum security prison, on July 7, 2019, and 60-year-old Martin Payne was murdered in his home the next day.The Appeal Court ruling says Payne was found dead on his bathroom floor -
Immigration judge rules that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported
JENA, La. (AP) — Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil can be deported as a national security risk, an immigration judge in Louisiana ruled Friday during a hearing over the legality of kicking the activist who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations out of the U.S.
Immigration Judge Jamee E. Comans said at the conclusion of a hearing in Jena that the government’s contention that Khalil’s presence in the United States posed “potentially serious foreign -
A convicted killer who was mistakenly released from jail is caught 2 weeks later
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Marshals Service said Friday that a convicted killer who was mistakenly released from a Georgia jail has been caught two weeks later in Florida — ending days of anxiety for the victim’s family outside Orlando who feared he might harm them over their role in the trial.
Kathan Guzman, 22, was supposed to spend the rest of his life in prison after admitting he strangled his girlfriend, 19-year-old Delila Grayson, who was found dead in a bathtub in August 20 -
Two B.C. police officers hurt in collision set off by robbery chase
SURREY — A series of events that started with a robbery in Surrey, B.C., ended with two officers being sent to hospital because of a crash.
The Surrey Police Service says they were called Wednesday to a south Surrey business after a staff member confronted a man and woman who wheeled out a shopping cart full of tools without paying.They say the man pulled out a handgun and the two left in a blue Toyota Matrix.The same vehicle was spotted Thursday in neighbouring Langley, B.C., and numerous -
Gabriel Landeskog expected to play Friday for AHL’s Colorado Eagles, 1st pro game in nearly 3 years
Gabriel Landeskog is expected to play in a professional game Friday night for the first time in nearly three years when he suits up with the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League.
The longtime Colorado Avalanche captain is on loan to the Eagles as part of a minor league conditioning assignment. He went through the morning skate at Blue Arena in Loveland, Colorado, and was given the green light to make his Eagles debut against the Henderson Silver Knights.
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Signs of drought in B.C.’s latest snow, water supply bulletin
British Columbia’s overall snowpack increased slightly throughout March, but the average is still sitting at just 79 per cent of what’s considered normal and the province is sounding the alarm about the potential for drought.
The latest provincial snow survey and water supply bulletin says the snowpack is higher than April 1, 2024, when the average was 63 per cent of normal.Still, the bulletin says the low snowpack and freshet forecasts combined with warm weather expected over the co -
Injuries continue to mount as Toronto FC looks for its first win of the MLS season
TORONTO — Toronto FC’s play is improving, but its health is not.
Toronto will be without injured defenders Nicksoen Gomis, Henry Wingo, Zane Monlouis and Richie Laryea as well as forward Deandre Kerr for Saturday’s visit by Minnesota United FC. Forward Ola Brynhildsen is suffering lower body discomfort and is “not likely” to play.
“Nobody wants to sign a 58-year-old with bad knees so I guess I’m not involved,” joked Toronto coach Robin Fraser, a fo -
Suspected bomb strikes near offices of Greek railway company in Athens
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A suspected bomb exploded Friday outside the Athens offices of Hellenic Train, Greece’s main railway company. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Police cordoned off the area, along a major avenue in the Greek capital, where residents said a loud explosion had occurred Friday night.
Local media said a newspaper and a news website had received an anonymous call shortly before the blast, warning that a bomb had been planted outside the railway company off -
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Oncologist reflects on cancer research advances 45 years after Terry Fox’s marathon
TORONTO — Dr. André Veillette was in medical school when he watched updates on Terry Fox’s cross-country run on the evening news. He didn’t realize the impact the 21-year-old, just a year older than he was at the time, would have on his life.Veillette went on to become an oncologist, director of a molecular oncology research unit in Montreal and the executive director of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, named after Fox’s campaign to raise money for canc -
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After surviving Cavalry opener, Forge FC looks to keep rolling in visit to Pacific FC
Forge FC weathered the storm last Saturday in a 1-0 season-opening win over visiting Cavalry FC in a rematch of last season’s Canadian Premier League championship game.
Outshot 24-7 (6-4 in shots on target), the Hamilton side survived thanks to some fine shot-stopping from Czech goalkeeper Jassem Koleilat.
“I was able to see my team in a lot of different situations within one match,” said Forge coach Bobby Smyrniotis, seeing the glass half-full. “I thought in the first ha -
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Two-week dining celebration begins in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK — Local businesses are blooming with deals for Tourism Chilliwack’s “Dine Chilliwack” promotion starting today, April 11, until Sunday, April 27.“The two-week celebration gives locals and visitors alike a chance to explore Chilliwack’s vibrant culinary community and support local businesses while sampling the many flavours and unique fare that can be found throughout the region,” said Tourism Chilliwack in a release.A selection of promotional -
Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL’s top Canadian award
He’s still on the mend, but Tyson Philpot anticipates a triumphant return to the Montreal Alouettes in 2025.
A foot injury prematurely ended Philpot’s promising ’24 campaign. The North Delta, B.C., native figures he’s 75-to-80 per cent through his rehab but expects to be fully recovered once the regular season begins.
“I envision a stellar season picking up where I left off in 2024,” Philpot said. “Hopefully winning comeback player of the year, most outs -
Federal judge refuses to block immigration enforcement operations in houses of worship
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused on Friday to block immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations at houses of worship in a lawsuit filed by religious groups over a new policy adopted by the Trump administration.
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich in Washington, D.C., handed down the ruling in a lawsuit filed by more than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans.
The judge found that there have been few such enforcement actions and the -
Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. votes in favour of self-governance
VICTORIA — Members of the Kitselas First Nation in British Columbia’s Skeena Valley region have voted to become self-governing.
The nation says in a news release that more than 96 per cent of its enrolled voters took part in the ratification on Thursday.
It says 85 per cent of voters ticked Yes for the treaty, while 81 per cent voted Yes for its constitution.
The nation says the vote means it will no longer be “controlled by Canada’s Indian Act” and will work for th -
Canadian rugby sevens men win three straight at Challenger Series event in Poland
KRAKOW — Canada’s men posted wins over Madagascar, Japan and Portugal on Friday to advance to the semifinals of World Rugby’s second-tier Challenger Series.
Canada defeated Madagascar 29-24 before downing Japan 40-10 and Portugal 17-10 in moving one step closer to regaining its place on the elite HSBC SVNS circuit.
The Canadian men arrived in Poland atop the Challenge Series sevens standings after finishing second and third in the first two events, both in Cape Town. Germany wa -
John Kidder
John Kidder has made his living as a cowboy, a farmer, a range manager, a miner, a fish worker and a warehouseman. He was an environmental economist, an early computer adapter and an entrepreneur in electronic music, software and fibre optics. He ran as the Green candidate in the riding of Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon in 2019. -
Melissa Snazell
Melissa Snazell has have lived in the Fraser Valley for 25 years and in Aldergrove for the past 12 years. She is working toward a bachelor’s degree in policy and geography. She is a single parent. -
Maxime Bernier to make stop in Chilliwack along campaign trail - The Chilliwack Progress
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Salina Derish
A lifelong Fraser Valley resident, Salina Derish is a sustainable entrepreneur and community advocate committed to environmental and social change. Salina founded the region’s first zero-waste grocery store and a composting business, and she leads initiatives that promote local food security and waste reduction. Her diverse work history, including time as a truck driver, corrections officer and Army reservist, grounds her in real-world experience. She is running to strengthen local economi -
Zeeshan Khan
Zeeshan Khan is married with children and has worked as a child and youth care worker at Vedder Middle School. He co-founded Streams Foundation Canada, a volunteer-based non-profit organization working in Chilliwack. Khan has also been a member of the City of Chilliwack Accessibility and Inclusion Committee. More recently, Khan graduated with a degree in nonprofit management from Simon Fraser University. -
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Plane carrying 3 people crashes in South Florida near a major highway
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — A small plane carrying three people crashed Friday morning in South Florida near a major interstate highway and pushed a car onto railroad tracks, officials said.
Boca Raton police said several roads near the Boca Raton Airport were closed near Interstate 95 after the plane went down shortly after 10 a.m. Local media reported the plane was on fire and firefighters were responding.
The Federal Aviation Administration identified the plane as a Cessna 310 with three pe -
Sex assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to resume next week
MONTREAL — The sexual assault civil trial of Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon will resume next week after the Court of Appeal rejected his appeal of the scope of questions his lawyers could ask in his defence.
In a brief hearing today, the province’s highest court dismissed Rozon’s appeal filed in the midst of his civil trial last month.
In March, a Court of Appeal judge said that new provincial legislation limiting the type of questions that can be posed to victims or wit -
McEwen outscores Dunstone in early draw at the AMJ Players’ Championship
TORONTO — Mike McEwen outscored Matt Dunstone 9-8 in a battle of Canadian teams on Friday at the AMJ Players’ Championship.
Dunstone stole a point in the eighth end but McEwen scored a single in the extra end for the victory.
Switzerland’s Marco Hoesli topped American Korey Dropkin 5-3 in the other early men’s game at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.
In women’s play, Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg defeated Japan’s Satsuki Fujisawa 6-3 and South Korea’s Eun-J -
Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says there are signs that the global and Canadian economies are slowing.Carney took another day off the campaign trail today to convene his Canada-U.S. cabinet committee today after a raucous week of White House tariff policy.Markets have been in turmoil since Trump escalated his trade war with the world, only to drastically change course on Wednesday.
There are still steel, aluminum and automobile tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S., as well as fent -
Ottawa Senators, Canadian Tire renew arena naming rights deal
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have extended their arena naming rights deal with retail chain Canadian Tire, the NHL club announced Friday.
The length and value of the contract were not disclosed.
The team’s home rink has been called the Canadian Tire Centre since July 1, 2013, after the Senators exercised an opt-out clause in their 15-year, $20-million agreement with Scotiabank signed in 2006.
Terms of the 2013 deal were not disclosed at the time, but it included the opportunity -
[VIDEO] Chilliwack Fire battles massive blaze in empty home Friday morning
CHILLIWACK — Crews were on scene this morning (Apr. 11) to fight a massive fire that engulfed a home at Fifth Avenue and Nowell Street in Chilliwack.
Firefighters from multiple halls were dispatched at roughly 3:15 a.m.Source: Cindy Gundrum, with permission / Facebook
A nearby resident said the house was unoccupied and for sale. An over two-month-old listing for the address showed solid wood timber lining its walls and floors.
The home is structurally compromised and will be torn -
Poulin helps Canada to 4-0 win over Switzerland in women’s world hockey championship
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Marie-Philip Poulin was Canada’s catalyst with three assists in a 4-0 win over Switzerland at the women’s world hockey championship Friday.
Micah Zandee-Hart, Natalie Spooner, Laura Stacey and Daryl Watts scored for Canada (2-0).
Ann-Renée Desbiens posted a 17-save shutout in her first start since suffering a lower-body injury March 18 in a Professional Women’s Hockey League game with the Montreal Victoire.
At 36 goals and 46 ass -
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Canada tops Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification tie
TOKYO — The Canadian women’s tennis team defeated Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification play at the Ariake Coliseum.
Toronto’s Victoria Mboko opened with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Miriam Bianca Bulgaru.
Marina Stakusic of Mississauga, Ont., followed with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Anca Todoni.
In doubles play, Vancouver’s Rebecca Marino and Kayla Cross of London, Ont., posted a 6-2, 6-4 win over Georgia Andreea Craciun and Mara Gae.
Canada will continue Group A play on -
Italy sends rejected migrants to detention centers in Albania
ROME (AP) — Italian authorities on Friday transferred 40 migrants with no permission to remain in the country to Italian-run migration detention centers in Albania.It appeared to be the first time a European Union country sent rejected migrants to a nation outside the EU that is neither their own nor a country they had transited on their journey.
A military ship with the 40 migrants aboard departed the Italian port of Brindisi and arrived hours later in the Albanian port of Shengjin, where -
Canadian MLS academy sides face elite opposition at Generation Adidas Cup tournament
There are some familiar names on Toronto FC’s roster for the Generation Adidas Cup, the elite youth tournament featuring MLS academies and clubs from around the world.
Kervon Kerr, brother of Toronto FC striker Deandre Kerr, is on TFC’s under-16 side while Obasi Thompson, brother of Toronto midfielder Kosi Thompson, is on the U-18 team. Brothers John and Richard Chukwu, a Canadian youth international, are on the U-16 and U-18 rosters, respectively.
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P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island apologized today to a former artist in residence who quit after administrators ordered him to remove a painting that offended some American faculty members.
Christopher Griffin’s painting, “The Crossing,” shows lemmings gathered around an American flag as they cross an icy waterway in a boat, an image inspired by the iconic painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River during the American Revolution.Griffi -
Canada names 32-man roster for 2025 Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Fiji
Canada has named a 32-man squad for the 2025 Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge in Fiji.
The young Canadians will face Samoa on May 28, Fiji on June 2 and Tonga on June 7, all at King Charles Park, in the second edition of the tournament.
“Participating in the 2025 Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge is a critical step in developing our young Canadian players,” Canadian coach Christiaan Esterhuizen said in a statement. “Competing against top Pacific nations like Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will t -
What's happening Chilliwack: List of events from April 11 onward - theprogress.com
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In the news today: Carney meeting with cabinet committee in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…
Carney meeting with cabinet committee in Ottawa
Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended his election campaign yet again to deal with the fallout of U.S. tariffs.Carney is expected to chair a meeting this morning with his cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations and national security.U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course on his trade war Wednesday by pausing his so-called “recipr -
Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests 60 per cent of Canadians say they will personally feel the effects of U.S. tariffs — and most believe Canada should fight back.
The poll, which was conducted by Leger for the Association of Canadian Studies, also says that most respondents report their level of trust in Americans has dropped to levels not seen since U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term in office.
Trump has imposed tariffs on Canada and countries around the world, and has threate -
Feds proposing regular ‘intelligence-informed briefings’ for opposition leaders: memo
OTTAWA — A newly released memo shows federal officials recommended almost a year ago that leaders of major opposition parties receive regular classified briefings — not only on foreign interference but also violent extremism and overseas conflicts.
The internal memo says the proposed briefings, to be co-ordinated by the Privy Council Office, would ensure security-cleared leaders, as well as designated alternates, are offered an “intelligence-informed understanding” of the -
Carney in Ottawa today for cabinet committee meeting on U.S. relations
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended his election campaign yet again to deal with the fallout of U.S. tariffs.Carney is expected to chair a meeting this morning with his cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations and national security.U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course on his trade war Wednesday by pausing his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days, keeping in place a universal 10 per cent tariff, as well as 25 per cent duties on steel, alumin -
Mohamed Salah signs new contract with Premier League’s Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract with Liverpool, the club said Friday.
The Egypt forward was due to be out of contract at the end of this season. Salah has been with Liverpool since 2017.
Liverpool didn’t disclose the length of Salah’s new deal but the player suggested it might be a two-year extension.
“It’s great, I had my best years here,” Salah said. “I played eight years, hopefully it’s going to be 10.”
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