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In celebration of British Columbia's fourth annual AccessAbility Week, people with disabilities will be supported through $500,000 in new community grants aimed at improving accessibility and inclusion.

At 06:45am this morning, 25 firefighters from Chilliwack Firehall's 1 and 4 responded to a structure fire, in the 5000 block of Webster Rd.

Honouring the 215 children.

Should people camping on unreserved crown land have the right to stop others from camping because they are holding a space for friends? https://895thedrive.com/news/vote/

"Today, we are reporting 317 new cases, for a total of 143,581 cases in British Columbia. There are 3,441 active cases of COVID-19 in the province."

"Roadside work is a dangerous job. Between 2011 and 2020, 12 roadside workers were killed and 207 were injured in B.C. Last year, 23 workers were injured because of being hit by a motor vehicle."

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement about the burial site at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School:

"Sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence have devastating impacts on survivors, and that's why government is committed to prioritizing services and supports for those impacted,"

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""Today, we are reporting 378 new cases, for a total of 143,264 cases in British Columbia. There are 3,543 active cases of COVID-19 in the province."

"On May 27, 2021 at approximately 1:15 a.m., Chilliwack RCMP responded to a report that an individual suffering gunshot wounds was transported to hospital. The person later succumbed to their injuries."

"On May 26, 2021 at approximately 145 p.m., Boston Bar RCMP responded to the report of a body just off Highway 1 north of Yale BC. Upon attendance, police located the remains of a deceased individual."

"As more people are drawn outdoors with good weather, drivers in rural areas are reminded to stay vigilant and share the road with others, including horses and their riders."

"British Columbia's provincial health officer is urging people to be patient and keep taking precautions to prevent transmission of COVID-19 as the province recorded its highest death toll in a single "tragic" day."

"New federal forecasts say all large provinces need to strengthen their COVID-19 response "now," with data suggesting the death toll could hit nearly 15,000 on Christmas Day."

"The $3-million grant program is part of StrongerBC, B.C.'s Economic Recovery Plan."

"Premier John Horgan connected with faith leaders from around the province to encourage British Columbians to limit in-person celebrations during upcoming religious and cultural celebrations and over the upcoming holiday season."

"The Canada Energy Regulator says reaching net-zero emissions over the next 30 years will to require a much more aggressive transition away from oil and gas."

"British Columbians will have the additional convenience of being able to renew their ICBC auto insurance online starting in May 2022."

"A new poll suggests many Canadians are gaining weight because they're eating more and exercising less during COVID-19 pandemic."

"Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he's preparing to table a motion that would see city council vote on decriminalization of possession of illicit drugs for personal use."

"People should avoid all non-essential travel, follow COVID-19 safe travel guidelines if they must travel and stay with their immediate household or core bubble."

"Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, a test of B.C.'s wireless alerting system will be conducted as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of emergency."

"The Province and the Ministry of Education are looking at the option of starting the winter school break early."

"This represents 1,933 new cases of COVID-19, including 11 epi-linked cases, for a total of 27,407 cases in British Columbia. There are 7,360 active cases of COVID-19 in the province."

"On November 21 an employee from 5718 Vedder Road in Chilliwack reported that they tested positive for COVID-19."

"In this "year of lockdowns", Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers has still "locked UP" supporting business and community leaders for its annual "Jail & Bail" fundraising campaign - albeit virtually this time."

"Provincial Health Orders for Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health"