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• Another pedestrian killed by train in Maple Ridge on Friday, second in five days

  27-02-2026 23:45 via abbynews.com
  Another pedestrian has been killed by a train in Maple Ridge, and at almost the same place as the last victim, just five days ago.
  On Friday afternoon, Feb. 27, at about 2 p.m. emergency responders in Maple Ridge were called to a report a pedestrian may have been struck by a train.
  Train operators reported seeing a person on the tracks just west of the Port Haney West Coast Express Station, near the scene were a female pedestrian was struck by a freight train and killed on Sunday night, Feb. 22.
  
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• Clare, Kooner out of B.C. Conservative leadership race

  27-02-2026 23:09 via abbynews.com
  B.C. Conservative MLAs Steve Kooner and Sheldon Clare are out of the party leadership race.
  Both announced their intentions via social media.
  Clare, who represents Prince George-North Cariboo, told Black Press Media he failed to get the required 250 signatures from party members. He had signed up 281, he said, but upon party review, not all of those qualified, and he fell 27 short in the end (It might have been as many as 29, but he said the party did not provide him a final count).
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• Donations pour in to honour Victoria triathlete killed in Arizona

  27-02-2026 22:30 via abbynews.com
  A fundraising campaign launched in memory of Hannah Henry has raised more than $17,500 in its first two days, as friends, family and supporters work to create a lasting tribute in her name.
  Henry, 26, died on Feb. 8 after she was allegedly struck by Eric Hodge in a hit-and-run while cycling in Phoenix, Arizona.
  Hodge was charged with reckless manslaughter, leaving the scene of a deadly accident, possession of narcotic drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to court documents, he
  
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• Fraser Lake RCMP recover body following inn fire

  27-02-2026 21:55 via abbynews.com
  Fraser Lake RCMP have recovered a body from the scene of a fire that took place at the Fraser Lake Inn.
  According to a press release from Feb. 27, the RCMP have completed their search of the scene of the Feb. 22 fire at the inn.
  Police believe the body recovered is that of the person who was previously unaccounted for, the release says. DNA analysis is being conducted for positive identification and police are working with the BC Coroners Service as the investigation continues.
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• More sports fields and baseball diamonds recommended in Abbotsford

  27-02-2026 21:44 via abbynews.com
  A proposed plan for the future of sports fields and courts in Abbotsford includes adding three to six fields over the next 10 years, adding three or four new baseball diamonds and upgrading existing ones, and looking at possibilities for a new sports and recreation park.
  The draft Sport Field and Sport Court Strategy came before city council on Tuesday (Feb. 24) and now proceeds to the next stage – community consultation.
  The strategy has been in the works since spring 2025, and will be us
  
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• More sport fields and baseball diamonds recommended in Abbotsford

  27-02-2026 21:44 via abbynews.com
  A proposed plan for the future of sport fields and courts in Abbotsford includes adding three to six fields over the next 10 years, adding three or four new baseball diamonds and upgrading existing ones, and looking at possibilities for a new sports and recreation park.
  The draft Sport Field and Sport Court Strategy came before city council on Tuesday (Feb. 24) and now proceeds to the next stage – community consultation.
  The strategy has been in the works since spring 2025, and will be use
  
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• ‘Oxy Moron’ B.C. tour delights Toronto comic tired of ‘terrible’ drives in snow

  27-02-2026 21:30 via abbynews.com
  Ontario-based comedian Derek Edwards is looking forward to better weather on a 10-city B.C. tour that starts in Surrey on March 11.
  It’s been pretty cold near Toronto, where the Timmins-raised performer now lives.
  “You gotta plug in your car, so that’s kind of funny,” he said of his old stomping grounds. “It’s cold and there’s a lot of winter. People get together in homes and down at the pub to get their laughs.”
  Edwards hasn’t been to B.C. i
  
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• ‘Hateful’ proposal from one Okanagan MLA called ‘despicable’ by another

  27-02-2026 21:30 via abbynews.com
  Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream independent MLA Tara Armstrong’s attempts to repeal human rights institutions are being bashed by her neighbouring politician, and others.
  Armstrong introduced the Human Rights Code Repeal Act in the Legislative Assembly Thursday, Feb. 26. The bill aims to abolish the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, repeal the B.C. Human Rights Code, eliminate the Human Rights Commissioner and nullify previous Tribunal ruling.
  “It is absolutely despicable and unacceptable
  
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• Vancouver social media influencer charged in human-trafficking investigation

  27-02-2026 21:20 via abbynews.com
  A Vancouver-based social media influencer is facing six charges in a human-trafficking investigation.
  Vancouver police announced charges against 31-year-old Tevin Douglas on Friday (Feb. 27). He faces charges of trafficking in persons, procuring a person to provide sexual services, material benefit from trafficking, material benefit from sexual services, advertising sexual services and sexual assault.
  Charges were approved Feb. 20. Douglas was arrested at his Vancouver residence and the home was
  
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• Vancouver social media influence charged in human-trafficking investigation

  27-02-2026 21:20 via abbynews.com
  A Vancouver-based social media influencer is facing six charges in a human-trafficking investigation.
  Vancouver police announced charges against 31-year-old Tevin Douglas on Friday (Feb. 27). He faces charges of trafficking in persons, procuring a person to provide sexual services, material benefit from trafficking, material benefit from sexual services, advertising sexual services and sexual assault.
  Charges were approved Feb. 20. Douglas was arrested at his Vancouver residence and the home was
  
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• Musician Tegan Quin, author Loghan Paylor appearing at Clearbrook Library for Canada Reads

  27-02-2026 19:37 via abbynews.com
  Abbotsford literature lovers will get a special sneak preview of the Canada Reads 2026 competition inside the Clearbook Library on March 11.
  Author Loghan Paylor, along with Canada Reads 2026 panellist Tegan Quin will be in conversation with CBC personality Baneet Braich to discuss Paylor’s book – The Cure for Drowning – as well as the upcoming competition.
  The discussion will be followed by a book-signing and chance to meet the panellists and win prizes.
  Quin, a musician and o
  
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• Balmy February breaks 3 B.C. weather records

  27-02-2026 19:30 via abbynews.com
  An unseasonably warm winter has broken some records in the region.
  While the normal maximum temperature for this time of year is around five degrees Celsius, both Vernon and Salmon Arm were well above that on Thursday, Feb. 26.
  Salmon Arm set a new record of 15.2 C, breaking the 10.6 record set in 1932.
  The mercury reached 11.7 C in Vernon, breaking the old record of 10.7 set in 2005.
  Aside from Cache Creek, they were the only two areas in B.C. to break records.
  Cache Creek broke its 1980 record
  
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• Canada’s mountain guide industry speaks to safety after Revelstoke heli-skier death

  27-02-2026 19:05 via abbynews.com
  Canada’s mountain guide and forecasting industries have detailed the rigorous safety training that heli-skiing operators undergo, amid the recent death of a guest skier in an avalanche near Revelstoke while on tour with a local company.
  On Thursday, Feb. 19, Revelstoke’s Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing (STHS) recovered and evacuated a member of a visiting tour group who was buried by a Size 2 persistent slab avalanche they triggered, 19 kilometres southeast of town.
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• Winter Games heat up the Trail curling rink and so does the kitchen

  27-02-2026 19:00 via abbynews.com
  If you’re looking for fast-paced action on ice and some of the best homemade food in town, the Trail Curling Club is the place to be this weekend as Trail and Rossland host the 2026 BC Winter Games.
  By Friday morning, the rink was packed with spectators watching teen curlers put on an impressive show.
  There was plenty of cheering echoing through the building as young athletes swept hard, called shots and battled for every point.
  But the action isn’t limited to the ice.
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• Tech funding for agriculture supports B.C. farms of the Fraser Valley and beyond

  27-02-2026 18:01 via abbynews.com
  Support for new emerging technologies on B.C. farms is changing the playing field for agricultural operators like Northland Farms and Quik’s Farm in Abbotsford.
  Intake for applications opened Feb. 24 for the B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program, with a deadline of April 6.
  The funding has previously led to investments in tech like automation, robotics, AI, and farm management software to boost competitiveness, and reduce repetitive tasks.
  “At Northland Farms, we believe the futur
  
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• Tech funding for agriculture supports B.C. farms of the Fraser Valley

  27-02-2026 18:01 via abbynews.com
  Support for new emerging technologies on B.C. farms is changing the playing field for agricultural operators like Northland Farms of Chilliwack and QuikFarm of Abbotsford.
  Intake for applications opened Feb. 24 for the B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program, with a deadline of April 6.
  The funding has previously led to investments in tech like automation, robotics, AI, and farm management software to boost competitiveness, and reduce repetitive tasks.
  “At Northland Farms, we believe the
  
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• Driver arrested after allegedly travelling 200 km/h in 60 km/h zone in Abbotsford

  27-02-2026 16:31 via abbynews.com
  A 25-year-old was arrested in Abbotsford on Tuesday (Feb. 24) for dangerous driving and refusing to provide a breath sample after allegedly travelling over 200 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.
  According to a social media post from the Abbotsford Police Department, a patrol officer clocked a grey pickup driving at 198 km/h in a 80 km/h zone at approximately 10:44 p.m. on Highway 11 near Townshipline Road.
  More officers were called to help as the truck continued onto Downes Road where police say it reached
  
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• Football loving B.C. professor red cards upcoming FIFA World Cup for carbon emissions

  27-02-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  Tim Walters loves football but argues we need less of it.
  During the balmy afternoon of Monday, Feb. 23, inside the student lounge of Okanagan College’s Salmon Arm campus, the English professor and researcher shared with an attentive audience a public presentation on his ongoing work related to the climate cost the Fédération Internationale de Football Association’s (FIFA) upcoming World Cup.
  Taking place from June 11 to July 19, the event is being hosted by 16 cities,
  
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• Trail-Rossland lights torch, kicks off 2026 BC Winter Games

  27-02-2026 11:00 via abbynews.com
  Let the Games begin!
  Athletes, dignitaries, officials, entertainers, family and fans packed the Trail Memorial Centre Thursday night for the opening ceremony of the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games.
  “I extend my congratulations to all athletes competing in this year’s BC Winter Games as you showcase the hard work, dedication and passion that brought you here,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.
  Trail champion bowler Tim Flack and Special Olympics B
  
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• B.C. needs 300 more rural officers, hasn’t added to force since 2012: RCMP union

  27-02-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  The union representing RCMP officers in B.C. is calling for the province to fund 300 new rural officers, saying the number of authorized positions in the provincial police force hasn’t changed since 2012, despite massive population growth.
  That is the number of new officers needed just to keep the per capita ratio of officers equal to what it was 13 years ago, Chris Voller said in remarks to reporters at the B.C. legislature on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Voller is a Pacific and north region board
  
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• Abbotsford School District celebrates awards of excellence

  27-02-2026 01:13 via abbynews.com
  The Abbotsford School District recognized some of its best at the 2026 Above and Beyond Champions (ABC) Awards of Excellence, which were handed out on Wednesday (Feb. 25).
  The annual awards honour employees who demonstrate innovation, leadership, collaboration and unwavering support for students.
  The awards are peer-nominated and in 2026 they were expanded to include 15 unique award categories to go along with the regular celebration of years of service recognitions.
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• No wrongdoing for officers involved in 2025 Agassiz shooting: Police watchdog

  27-02-2026 00:02 via abbynews.com
  Agassiz RCMP officers have been cleared of wrongdoing in a 2025 shooting.
  The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. recently concluded their investigation of a shooting in Agassiz on June 19, 2025.
  “The chief civilian director has reviewed the evidence collected by IIO investigators – including medical records, police reports and witness accounts – and has determined that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that an officer may have committed an offence,”
  
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• Hollywood meets Bollywood in immersive musical show from Surrey’s Raga Echoes

  27-02-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  Raga Echoes, an entertainment company with Surrey roots, will stage a production that blends the grandeur of American film scores with the soul of Indian classical music.
  OSTād’s is billed as a “Hollywood meets Bollywood” show featuring scores and songs by Hans Zimmer, Adele, Coldplay, Interstellar, La La Land and others, March 13 at Alliance Française Vancouver.
  More than a concert, it promises “an immersive, story-driven musical experience” built on fi
  
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