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A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020. B.C.’s NDP government followed through on a long-promised renters’ rebate on Feb. 28, 2023, in its provincial budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Long-awaited renters’ rebate among credits promised in B.C.’s 2023 budget

Other increases coming for families, lower-income earners

A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020. B.C.’s NDP government followed through on a long-promised renters’ rebate on Feb. 28, 2023, in its provincial budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A new 16-bed mental health evaluation and treatment facility has three double- and 10 single-bed rooms. Heidi Sanders, the Mirror

‘Quite remarkable’: B.C. commits close to $1 billion for mental health, addictions

Investment standout piece from $6.4-billion health-care spending promise

A new 16-bed mental health evaluation and treatment facility has three double- and 10 single-bed rooms. Heidi Sanders, the Mirror
B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy speaks during a news conference as students enjoy a hot lunch at Ruth King Elementary in Langford, B.C., Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. (Chad Hipolito/Canadian Press)

Health care, housing and grants top B.C.’s 2023-24 Budget Day promises

Snow blanketed the provincial capital in the morning hours of B.C.’s budget…

B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy speaks during a news conference as students enjoy a hot lunch at Ruth King Elementary in Langford, B.C., Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. (Chad Hipolito/Canadian Press)
Duncan Keith, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, was named Tuesday, Feb. 28, to the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. The announcement was made at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, the home of the hall of fame. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook headline B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The 2007 Vancouver Giants will join the former Chicago Blackhawks duo for induction this summer

Duncan Keith, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, was named Tuesday, Feb. 28, to the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. The announcement was made at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, the home of the hall of fame. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
Crews from the Chilliwack Fire Department were called to a house fire around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

UPDATE: ‘This is devastating to us,’ says tenant after early-morning fire damages house in Chilliwack

‘Significant’ smoke damage to house on Second Avenue; no one home at time of fire, says fire chief

Crews from the Chilliwack Fire Department were called to a house fire around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
The RAW Sports football camp returns to the Fraser Valley on March 10.

RAW Sports football camp returning to the Fraser Valley

Spring camp set for Chilliwack, summer camp scheduled for Abbotsford

The RAW Sports football camp returns to the Fraser Valley on March 10.
Nick Bray. (HAVAN photo)

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Nick Bray. (HAVAN photo)
The Explosive Disposal Unit safely neutralized the explosive on Harvey Ave. (Alex Senger/Capital News freelance)

‘Made safe’: Explosive neutralized in Kelowna after Highway 97 closed for hours

Highway opens after around 7 hours of closure

The Explosive Disposal Unit safely neutralized the explosive on Harvey Ave. (Alex Senger/Capital News freelance)
Jordin Tootoo. (File photo)

PODCAST: Jordin Tootoo the first Inuk player to play in the NHL

MOJ on Sports: Known for his advocacy work for Indigenous youth and mental health

Jordin Tootoo. (File photo)
Heavy snow hit the Fraser Valley overnight with up to 30 cm blanketing the region. The snow is expected to stop or transition to rain on Sunday (Feb. 26) morning. /Kevin Mills Photo

Snow blankets Fraser Valley with up to 30 cm overnight

The snow is expected to transition to rain or end this morning with travel conditions impacted

Heavy snow hit the Fraser Valley overnight with up to 30 cm blanketing the region. The snow is expected to stop or transition to rain on Sunday (Feb. 26) morning. /Kevin Mills Photo
The Coquihalla Highway is expecting 25-30 centimetres of snow on Saturday, Feb. 25. (DriveBC)

Winter storm warning in effect for Coquihalla, Highway 3

The highways are expecting 25-40 centimetres of snow

The Coquihalla Highway is expecting 25-30 centimetres of snow on Saturday, Feb. 25. (DriveBC)
One person died following a crash on South Parallel Road in Abbotsford on Friday afternoon (Feb. 24). (Shane MacKichan photo)

VIDEO: Man dies after car collides with parked commercial vehicle in Abbotsford

48-year-old driver dies following crash; Abbotsford Police Department continue investigation

One person died following a crash on South Parallel Road in Abbotsford on Friday afternoon (Feb. 24). (Shane MacKichan photo)
An air ambulance prepares to land on Highway 1 in Abbotsford on Friday afternoon (Feb. 24) as a Abbotsford Police car blocks off South Parallel Road following a serious collision. (Abbotsford Police Department photo)

Driver critically injured in one-car crash in Abbotsford

Air ambulance closed Highway 1 between Sumas Way and Whatcom Road

An air ambulance prepares to land on Highway 1 in Abbotsford on Friday afternoon (Feb. 24) as a Abbotsford Police car blocks off South Parallel Road following a serious collision. (Abbotsford Police Department photo)
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver Feb. 24. (Black Press file photo)

Heavy snow forecast for Fraser Valley and beyond this weekend but contractors are ready

‘Contractors proactively applying anti-icing brine, and will plow and sand’ to remove snow, MOTI said

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver Feb. 24. (Black Press file photo)
Buses won’t be running on Feb. 27 and 28 due to an escalation in job action in the eastern Fraser Valley. The job action will not affect handyDART services. (Black Press file photo)

Two days of no bus service in eastern Fraser Valley as job action escalates

BC Transit’s handyDART service will not be affected by strike escalation

Buses won’t be running on Feb. 27 and 28 due to an escalation in job action in the eastern Fraser Valley. The job action will not affect handyDART services. (Black Press file photo)
RCMP and Chilliwack Fire Department investigators on the scene on Feb. 22, 2023 where a home on Victoria Avenue was destroyed in a suspicious blaze in the early hours of Feb. 20. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress) RCMP and Chilliwack Fire Department investigators on the scene on Feb. 22, 2023 where a home on Victoria Avenue was destroyed in a suspicious blaze in the early hours of Feb. 20. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Criminal investigation underway into Chilliwack house fire a family of 4 escaped from Monday

RCMP execute search warrant 2 days after blaze waiting to ensure structure was safe to enter

RCMP and Chilliwack Fire Department investigators on the scene on Feb. 22, 2023 where a home on Victoria Avenue was destroyed in a suspicious blaze in the early hours of Feb. 20. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress) RCMP and Chilliwack Fire Department investigators on the scene on Feb. 22, 2023 where a home on Victoria Avenue was destroyed in a suspicious blaze in the early hours of Feb. 20. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
UFV’s Maddy Gobeil (left) and TWU’s Jayden Gill have both been named Canada West all-stars.

UFV’s Maddy Gobeil, Abbotsford’s Jayden Gill named Canada West all-stars

Cascades star guard, TWU Spartans leading scorer recognized as best in CW

UFV’s Maddy Gobeil (left) and TWU’s Jayden Gill have both been named Canada West all-stars.
Yellow tape around the house the day after shots were heard, people arrested at Kent Road and Fairwood Drive on Feb. 24. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Chilliwack Progress)

Overnight incident in Chilliwack involved possible gunshots, multiple arrests

Neighbours reported seeing up to 8 people arrested, one treated in ambulance

Yellow tape around the house the day after shots were heard, people arrested at Kent Road and Fairwood Drive on Feb. 24. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Chilliwack Progress)
Ledgeview Golf Club will be hosting an RBC Canadian Open qualifier on May 12. (File photo)

Abbotsford’s Ledgeview Golf Club hosting RBC Canadian Open qualifier

Winner of May 12 event earns berth to Canadian Open, top 15 per cent can play in final qualifier

Ledgeview Golf Club will be hosting an RBC Canadian Open qualifier on May 12. (File photo)
The Abbotsford Police Department removed eight impaired drivers from the roads in a four-hour period on Wednesday night (Feb. 22). (Photo by APD)

8 impaired drivers caught by police in Abbotsford over 4 hours

Patrol officers issue 90- and 30-day driving bans on Wednesday night

The Abbotsford Police Department removed eight impaired drivers from the roads in a four-hour period on Wednesday night (Feb. 22). (Photo by APD)
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