• Vehicle crash closes Coquihalla Highway in both directions

    The Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt to closed in both directions due to a vehicle crash.
    The incident happened around 3:10 p.m. It’s unknown how many vehicles were involved or if anyone is injured.
    From Hope to Merritt, the entire stretch is closed in both directions.
    An assessment is in progress.
    DriveBC’s next update is set for 6 p.m.
  • Backpack Buddies helps Surrey students over spring break

    With spring break just around the corner for students, one reality remains unchanged for many families: hunger doesn’t take a break.
    For thousands of children in the Lower Mainland, spring break means two weeks without school-provided meals.
    Backpack Buddies is deepening its already established partnership with Surrey Schools by stepping in to make sure students in the school district don’t go without food this break.
    This B.C.-based charity has been working with Surrey Schools for a
  • B.C. school district opens dialogue with parents about AI in the classroom

    One year after bringing Microsoft Copilot to the classroom, Revelstoke’s school district is starting an important conversation with families about how students can engage successfully with artificial intelligence (AI).
    School District 19 (SD19) hosted a 90-minute event Wednesday evening, March 11, where dozens of parents and some school staff joined to hear presentations on AI is and brainstorm its educational use locally.
    The district said it’s committed to taking a thoughtful, tran
  • Mission Memorial Hospital emergency department to close overnight for over 2 weeks

    Mission Memorial Hospital’s emergency department will close for 18 consecutive nights starting on Saturday (March 14).
    According to a news release from Fraser Health, the emergency department will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from March 14 to March 31.
    Full coverage is slated to resume at 8 a.m. on April 1, but Mission Memorial site medical director Dr. Paul Theron says there’s a chance the temporary hours could extend into April.
    “We are hopeful that we can avoid extending th
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  • Abbotsford athletes bring home gold from Vancouver Sevens Invitational - Abbotsford News

    Abbotsford athletes bring home gold from Vancouver Sevens Invitational  Abbotsford News
  • Abbotsford athletes bring home gold from Vancouver Sevens Invitational

    A group of B.C. teenagers recently had the opportunity to play in front of thousands of frenzied rugby fans as part of the Vancouver Sevens Invitational tournament, which held its finals at BC Place on March 7.
    Among the various B.C. teams were a handful of Abbotsford athletes, including sisters Amber Vallance and Claudia Vallance.
    The two U18 girls were a part of the BC Gold team, which shut out the BC Blue squad in the semifinals to advance to the championship match against Ontario Blue.
    It wa
  • RCMP urged to release details on weapons used in Tumbler Ridge shooting

    Several gun control advocacy organizations have sent an open letter to RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme, urging the police to release more information about the weapons used in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
    The letter was written by PolySeSouvient, a group formed after the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, and is signed by representatives from Angies Angels, the Canadian Doctors for Protection Against Guns, Danforth Families for Safe Communities, and the Quebec Mosque.
    “Releasing v
  • Teacher allegedly injured by student at Williams Lake secondary school

    A suspect is in custody after an assault on a teacher at Columneetza Junior Secondary School on Thursday, March 12.
    Williams Lake RCMP responded to the unfolding incident at 11:15 a.m. Thursday morning.
    According to the RCMP, a 15-year-old male reportedly injured a staff member before being apprehended by other school staff.
    After arrival, the youth was taken into police custody and the school was placed on a temporary hold and secure. The RCMP noted this was a temporary measure and they have no
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  • ‘Fly’ over Chicago in a thrilling new immersive film at Vancouver theatre

    A thrilling “flight” over, through and around the city of Chicago is now featured at Flyover Vancouver.
    The Canadian debut of Believe Chicago brings a new immersive experience to the popular attraction at Canada Place, alternating on the big screen with Awaken Canada.
    Following runs in Chicago and Las Vegas, the groundbreaking Believe Chicago is an action-packed adventure that takes viewers on a ride 13,000 feet in the air, with dips and dives around famous buildings and public art i
  • Clearwater RCMP arrest murder suspect, individual on Canada-wide warrant near Highway 5

    A murder suspect was safely apprehended near Highway 5 on Thursday, Mar. 12.
    Around 3:15 a.m., Clearwater RCMP officers responded to a car stuck in a ditch on Highway 5 near Blue River.
    Police determined that one of the occupants was wanted for murder and possibly armed.
    “Out of an abundance of caution, police closed the highway in both directions for both police and public safety,” the release said.
    The Southeast District Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Police Dog Service assisted
  • Two men arrested in Abbotsford’s Sumas Way bank robbery investigation - Indo-Canadian Voice

    Two men arrested in Abbotsford’s Sumas Way bank robbery investigation  Indo-Canadian Voice
  • Gallery 7 Theatre in Abbotsford presents Anastasia: The Musical - Abbotsford News

    Gallery 7 Theatre in Abbotsford presents Anastasia: The Musical  Abbotsford News
  • Gallery 7 Theatre in Abbotsford presents Anastasia: The Musical

    The beloved animated film that captivated a generation comes to life on stage as Gallery 7 Theatre presents Anastasia: The Musical, starting March 13.
    The production runs until March 29 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way.
    With a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, the musical adventure sweeps audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the glittering streets of 1920s Paris.
    Director Kate Muchmore Woo has a long personal connectio
  • Support dog to help kids at Langley Child and Youth Centre

    A new service dog will be on hand to help kids in Langley go through some tough times, thanks to a 10-year support commitment from the Township of Langley Firefighters’ Charitable Society.
    A facility support dog will be coming soon to the Langley Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC).
    The new facility helps children and families who have been the victims of abuse or domestic violence. A partnership that involves groups as diverse as social services organizations, it is run overall by Lang
  • Early morning shooting at home in Surrey: no injuries reported

    A home in Surrey’s Cloverdale neighbourhood was damaged by gunfire in the early morning on Thursday (March 12), but police say the shooting was likely not extortion-related.
    RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 19500-block of 65 Avenue around 4:35 a.m.
    Police found “multiple shell casings” and damage to a home from the shooting.
    Although the investigation is in the early stages, “it doesn’t appear t
  • RCMP seeking witnesses, dash-cam footage of assault near downtown Chilliwack

    The Chilliwack RCMP’s serious crime unit is seeking for the public’s help on an assault case that may be linked to the death of a Chilliwack man.
    Chilliwack RCMP say they were notified that on March 7, a man, 49, who had been assaulted on Feb. 21, had died in hospital.
    “Investigators believe the assault may have been a contributing factor in his death and the Serious Crime Unit has taken conduct of the investigation,” according to the RCMP release on March 12.
    The assault
  • Recap: Moose 1 at Abbotsford 4 - Manitoba Moose

    Recap: Moose 1 at Abbotsford 4  Manitoba Moose
  • Okanagan Basin Water Board fundraising for new tech to protect B.C. lakes

    The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is seeking funds in order to research a new technology that would allow boat inspectors to easily detect invasive mussel-species.
    A fundraiser, in partnership with OBWB, UBC Okanagan and the Rotaries of the Thompson Okanagan, is attempting to raise $100,000 to accelerate research into eDNA mussel-detection technology.
    “This is an incredibly interesting project and really an incredible Okanagan community story,” said OBWB chair and Lake Country ma
  • Father of Chinese music: B.C. musician plays rare 500-year-old instrument

    Few other instruments have been more revered in Ancient China than the guqin. The seven-string fretless zither has been played for more than 3,000 years by society’s highest ranks including philosopher Confucius.
    Often called “the father of Chinese music,” it was traditionally played by scholars and noblemen in private settings and was rarely intended for public performances.
    It’s said that the instrument could take up to decades to learn and it was among one of the four
  • Chilliwack RCMP seize drugs, detain 17 people, thanks to citizen’s tip

    A tip from a vigilant resident who noticed an “abnormally high volume” of foot traffic at a home led to a “significant” drug seizure and 17 people being detained, said Chilliwack RCMP.
    The tip resulted in a multi‑day investigation where police were called to the home on Cleveland Avenue on Feb. 25.
    When RCMP arrived on scene, “officers observed activity consistent with potential drug‑related activity,” Cpl. Carmen Kiener, spokesperson for the Chill
  • 2 men charged in connection with Abbotsford bank robbery - Abbotsford News

    2 men charged in connection with Abbotsford bank robbery  Abbotsford News
  • 2 men charged in connection with Abbotsford bank robbery

    More than a month after money was stolen from an Abbotsford bank, two men have now been officially charged with robbery.
    Sgt. Paul Walker of the Abbotsford Police Department said the initial incident occurred on Feb. 6 at 5:23 p.m. in the 2100 block of Sumas Way.
    “A man entered the bank, demanded money, and fled in an awaiting truck after obtaining cash,” said Walker.
    No one was injured during the robbery, with police investigating and eventually arresting two men on March 10.
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  • PEA union reaches tentative deal with B.C. government, months after strike’s end

    B.C.’s Professional Employees’ Association (PEA) finally has a tentative deal for a new collective bargaining agreement, nearly five months after participating in an eight-week public service strike.
    “It’s been a long road to get here,” PEA executive director Melissa Moroz said in a written statement. “There were months of negotiations after the picket lines came down, but we didn’t walk those picket lines to settle for less.”
    Like the B.C. General
  • PHOTOS: Wicked winds rip through Chilliwack

    More than 14,000 customers of BC Hydro were left without power as fierce winds ripped through Chilliwack Wednesday night (March 11) and into Thursday morning.
    Countless trees had toppled, many taking down power lines with them. Branches were strewn across roads, fences and signs had blown over, and roofs were damaged.
    Environment Canada issued a yellow weather warning for wind before noon on March 11, saying strong winds that may cause damage were expected.
    They were calling for southwesterly wi
  • Forward Schimek Signs One-Year AHL Contract With Abbotsford Canucks - The Hockey News

    Forward Schimek Signs One-Year AHL Contract With Abbotsford Canucks  The Hockey News
  • BC Highway Patrol removes 15 ‘unsafe’ trucks from Highway 97 in the Okanagan

    Fifteen commercial trucks were removed from South Okanagan roads this winter by two provincial law enforcement agencies.
    BC Highway Patrol and Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement teamed up twice — on Feb. 26 near Osoyoos and on March 7 north of Summerland — to conduct light and heavy commercial vehicle checks on Highway 97.
    Of the 36 checks near Osoyoos, 10 violation tickets were issued, and four vehicles were removed from the road. A total of 16 inspections or repairs were als
  • Abbotsford’s Shalaya Valenzuela named I·SPARC Female Athlete of the Year - Chilliwack Progress

    Abbotsford’s Shalaya Valenzuela named I·SPARC Female Athlete of the Year  Chilliwack Progress
  • BigSteelBox Corporation

    BigSteelBox Corporation
    located at
    37400 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford, BC.
    claims a PPSA Lien against
    Virutcham Construction Group
    of Abbotsford, BC,
    For arrears of container rent amounting to $3,629.92, plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full, the contents of the storage container filled with what we believe to be construction supplies, tools, totes, and other miscellaneous items, will be sold via online auction, on Ibid4Storage.com on March 16, 2026.
  • Abbotsford’s Shalaya Valenzuela named I·SPARC Female Athlete of the Year

    Abbotsford’s Shalaya Valenzuela has been recognized again for her achievements in the sport of rugby.
    The Yale Secondary grad was chosen as the female recipient of this 2025 national Tom Longboat Award in November and earlier this month was named the female recipient of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) athlete of the year award.
    Valenzuela accepted the honour at the 58th annual Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards, which occurred in Vancouver o
  • UPDATE: Coquihalla, Highway 5A both reopen - Abbotsford News

    UPDATE: Coquihalla, Highway 5A both reopen  Abbotsford News
  • VIDEO: SUV stolen in Maple Ridge from mother holding baby

    A Maple Ridge mother warming up her vehicle was steps away, holding her baby, when it was stolen in front of her eyes.
    Kaley, who did not want her last name used, said her windshield was fogged at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 9, and the car was cold, so she started the vehicle to warm it up while she loaded her baby’s stroller into the back.
    The SUV was parked in the driveway of Kaley’s home in a housing complex near Golden Ears Elementary, in the Cottonwood area.
    “I walked the 1
  • Planning for your pet’s future if you’re no longer there

    What happens to your pet if something happens to you?
    No one likes to think about their own death. It feels heavy, uncomfortable, and far away.But if you share your life with an animal, creating a plan for their care in the event of your unexpected passing isn’t pessimistic – it’s one of the most loving, responsible things you can do.
    Every year, animals arrive at shelters because their guardian died without a plan in place.Animal shelters regularly take in beloved pets whose f
  • VIDEO: Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulates Salmon Arm Paralympian on medal wins

    Natalie Wilkie’s medal hat trick at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games didn’t go unnoticed at 80 Wellington Street.
    The Salmon Arm athlete can be seen showing the gold, silver and bronze medals she’s won so far, and commenting on their weight, in a video conference call with Prime Minister Mark Carney shared on his social media accounts. In the video the prime minister extends an open invitation to Wilkie to visit him in Ottawa.
    Wilkie won the silver medal in the w
  • Finding Bigfoot: B.C. research trio track Sasquatch across Vancouver Island

    For years, three Greater Victoria men have been locked in the ultimate game of hide-and-seek with its most celebrated player and current reigning champion: Sasquatch.
    Armed with trail cameras, night-vision gear and plenty of tenacity, Saanich residents Alex Solunac and Dave Hill, along with View Royal’s Stephen Gray, have spent countless hours combing Vancouver Island’s backcountry for the elusive creature many dismiss as little more than campfire lore.
    But they’re not chasing
  • Simpcw, B.C. begin discussions on assessment agreement for Yellowhead Copper Mine

    The B.C. government and Simpcw First Nation have begun negotiations on a consent decision-making agreement for assessments of the proposed Yellowhead Copper Mine project.
    A Wednesday, March 11 release from the province stated the agreement will “support regulatory clarity” for the proposed project, while “ensuring efficient, co-ordinated environmental assessments” by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and Simpcw.
    It adds that the two parties are working together to
  • Chilliwack RCMP search for missing 61-year-old man

    Chilliwack RCMP is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 61-year-old man.
    According to a media release on Thursday morning (March 12), Clifford Caron was last seen on Friday (March 6) at approximately 11:30 a.m.
    Police said Caron was dropped off by a vehicle in an area without a designated trailhead approximately 37 kilometres down Chilliwack Lake Road. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
    Chilliwack Search and Rescue has been working with Mounties to search the area.
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  • Coquihalla, Highway 5A both closed due to vehicle crashes

    The heavy snow and windy conditions has caused closures of two Okanagan highways.
    On Thursday morning (Mar. 12), both the Coquihalla Highway between Exit 183 (Othello Road) and Exit 192 and Highway 5A between Princeton and Beaver Lane are closed due to vehicle crashes.
    The crash near the Othello Road exit happened around 10 p.m. on Wednesday night and has closed the highway in both directions since. Details of the crash remain unknown at this time. An assessment reamins in progress.
    A multi-vehi
  • Kelowna wildfire company spreading B.C.-born tech across the world

    A Kelowna-based wildfire equipment company is aiming to share B.C. technology with the rest of Canada and the world.
    Earlier this year, WASP Wildfire – a Kelowna-based company specializing in providing wildfire-fighting equipment to organizations across North America – announced its expansion to Canada’s east coast in Nova Scotia.
    “They are now having wildfire activity that they’ve never seen in their history,” WASP CEO Randy Cowling said about Nova Scotia. &l
  • Young, Klimovich carry Abbotsford Canucks to 4-1 win over Manitoba

    The bounce back season of Abbotsford Canucks goalie Ty Young continued on Wednesday (March 11) as he made 22 saves to backstop his team to a 4-1 win over the Manitoba Moose.
    The 2022 fifth round pick has now won his last three starts and has allowed just three goals in those starts.
    It’s a huge turnaround from earlier this season, which saw Young lose his first seven starts and get reassigned to the ECHL’s Kalamazoo Wings in December. He told media after Saturday’s (March 7) sh
  • Abbotsford’s Poshak Sachdeva named to BCBusiness 30 Under 30 2026 class - Abbotsford News

    Abbotsford’s Poshak Sachdeva named to BCBusiness 30 Under 30 2026 class  Abbotsford News
  • Wind gusts up to 118km/h knock out power to thousands in eastern Fraser Valley

    UPDATE: By 6:30 a.m., more than 11,000 customers were still without power.
    UPDATE: At 10 p.m., BC Hydro was reporting at least 36 outages in Chilliwack, affecting more than 8,200 customers. Hope was experiencing 15 outages affecting 1,751 customers, and the weather station in the town was reporting wind gusts of 118 km/h.
    Numerous outages also had affected Mission, Agassiz and Abbotsford.
    ORIGINAL STORY:
    A powerful windstorm has knocked out power to thousands of homes in the eastern Fraser Valle
  • Wild winds knock out power to thousands in eastern Fraser Valley

    A powerful windstorm has knocked out power to thousands of homes in the eastern Fraser Valley Wednesday night (Mar. 11).At about 9 p.m., BC Hydro was reporting more than 11,000 customers without power across the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast. More than 6,000 of those customers were in Chilliwack.Abbotsford and Hope were also hit hard by the winds, which had been forecast earlier in the day by Environment Canada.
    Many residents took to social media to say their houses have been shaking due to
  • Kamloops RCMP Serious Crime investigating targeted homicide

    One man is dead following a reported shooting in downtown Kamloops on March 11.
    RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of Seymour Street, at about 4:30 a.m.
    Officers arrived on scene to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound. According to Staff Sgt. Kevin McIntyre, a medic, provided emergency care, and the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he eventually died from the wound.
    The Kamloops RCMP Serious Crime has taken over the investigation and believes that t
  • Canada still unbeaten, into wheelchair curling semis at Paralympics in Italy

    A win is a win.
    Even when you let a six-point lead slip away, and you end up stealing the two points to secure the victory, and even after you’ve clinched a spot in the final four.
    Such was the case for Spallumcheen, B.C.’s Ina Forrest and Team Canada at the wheelchair curling competition Wednesday, March 11, at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics in Italy.
    Canada improved to 7-0 in its only game of the day, downing Slovakia 9-6.
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  • White Rock hospital set for 8th maternity diversion since December

    White Rock’s Peace Arch Hospital is set for another maternity diversion — its eighth since December, and fifth diversion in 2026.
    The latest ‘temporary’ diversion is set to start this Thursday, March 12 at 8 a.m. and last nearly a week, until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18.
    Maternity diversions have been happening at both Peace Arch and Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge since December of last year, due to a temporary shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists, according to
  • Abbotsford’s Poshak Sachdeva named to BCBusiness 30 Under 30 2026 class

    BCBusiness Magazine recently sprinkled some joy on a successful young Abbotsford professional.
    Poshak Sachdeva, who serves as the executive directory of the Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia, was named to the magazine’s 2026 30 under 30 class.
    This year marks the 13th annual recognition of some of the best and brightest in the province and Sachdeva was the lone Fraser Valley representative in the 30.
    View this post on InstagramA post shared by Irrigation Industry Associat
  • StubHub issuing refunds to Taylor Swift fans with obstructed view at Vancouver shows

    Fans who shelled out for tickets to Taylor Swift’s 2024 concerts in Vancouver and ended up with an obstructed view of the stage may be entitled to a refund as part of a deal struck between Consumer Protection B.C. and StubHub.
    “People buying tickets in B.C. have the right to clear, accurate information about what they are purchasing and what it will cost before they buy,” said Louise Hartland, public relations director for Consumer Protection B.C.
    The deal requires StubHub to i
  • RCMP investigating ‘threat-related behaviour’ involving students North Okanagan school

    Police and School District 83 are responding to “threat-related behaviour” involving students of Pleasant Valley Secondary School (PVSS) in Armstrong.
    In a letter received Wednesday afternoon (March 11) by PVSS and Falkland Elementary School parents, school district Superintendent Donna Kriger said the RCMP have been in contact with the “families of students identified,” and that school administration and district personnel “continue to work closely with the RCMP, a
  • RCMP investigating ‘threat-related behaviour’ involving North Okanagan students

    Police and School District 83 are responding to “threat-related behaviour” involving students of Pleasant Valley Secondary School (PVSS) in Armstrong.
    In a letter received Wednesday afternoon (March 11) by PVSS and Falkland Elementary School parents, school district Superintendent Donna Kriger said the RCMP have been in contact with the “families of students identified,” and that school administration and district personnel “continue to work closely with the RCMP, a
  • Grand Slam of Curling returns to Victoria after 10-year absence

    Ten years after Brad Gushue captured the Elite 10 title in Colwood, major international curling is returning to Greater Victoria.
    From Oct. 13-18, the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre will host the Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) Invitational.A heads up: our Grand Slam of Curling event locations for the 2026-27 season are now live!
    If you want to check us out in person, visit https://t.co/avsBYVegyk for early-bird offers in all five cities! pic.twitter.com/vcLzsEdwHG
    — Grand Slam of Curling (@gr

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