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• Event in Abbotsford celebrates support for seniors - Abbotsford News

  13-03-2026 23:57
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• Event in Abbotsford celebrates support for seniors

  13-03-2026 23:55 via abbynews.com
  Approximately 100 community leaders, care professionals, elected officials and community supporters gathered at The Reach Gallery Museum on March 5 for the Maplewood Community Reception.
  Hosted by the Maplewood Care Society and the Maplewood Care Foundation, the event celebrated the many individuals and organizations working to ensure older adults can age with dignity, connection and care.
  The evening opened with remarks from Nik Venema, chair of the Maplewood Care Foundation, who reflected on t
  
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• Abbotsford resident nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Award - Abbotsford News

  13-03-2026 23:02
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• Abbotsford resident nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Award

  13-03-2026 22:56 via abbynews.com
  An Abbotsford woman has been named as a nominee for the 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in the Non-Profit category.
  Kim Bartley is president of the board and former executive director of the Alano Club of Vancouver, where she leads community-based recovery services supporting thousands annually.
  A writeup on the awards website states that Bartley assumed the executive director role during the COVID-19 pandemic, “providing unpaid stable leadership to reopen the club and modernize fina
  
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• Vancouver Rise FCs Holly Ward transfers to NWSL’s Seattle Reign FC

  13-03-2026 22:50 via abbynews.com
  Vancouver Rise FC’s forward Holly Ward has transferred to the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Seattle Reign FC, the club announced Friday (March 13).
  The Vancouver native signed with the Rise FC in February 2025 and started in 27 of her 28 appearances during her rookie season with the Vancouver Rise FC. Ward scored the winning goal in the Northern Super League (NSL) championship game against AFC Toronto in November 2025.
  “It’s been an incredible journey,&rdq
  
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• Holly Ward joins Seattle Reign FC after leading Vancouver Rise to NSL glory

  13-03-2026 22:50 via abbynews.com
  Vancouver Rise FC’s forward Holly Ward has transferred to the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Seattle Reign FC, the club announced Friday (March 13).
  The Vancouver native signed with the Rise FC in February 2025 and started in 27 of her 28 appearances during her rookie season with the Vancouver Rise FC. Ward scored the winning goal in the Northern Super League (NSL) championship game against AFC Toronto in November 2025.
  “It’s been an incredible journey,&rdq
  
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• B.C. backcountry snowboarders staying true to themselves ahead of world finals

  13-03-2026 22:45 via abbynews.com
  Four Canadian athletes will advance to the Natural Selection Tour (NST) championship finals this Saturday in Revelstoke for a showdown between the world’s best backcountry snowboarders.
  Two of them, both based in B.C. and new to NST, hope to stay true to themselves while riding the Mount Mackenzie powder on March 14, and score the men’s and women’s 2026 NST crown.
  One is stoked to experience the course he helped design; the other aims to inspire women riders like herself.
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• Slow moving Kelowna murder trial returned for week, will continue in June

  13-03-2026 22:15 via abbynews.com
  WARNING: This story includes details from a murder trial and may be triggering for some readers.
  The murder trial for a Kelowna woman continued this week, but little progress was made.
  Transgender woman Gabriella Sears, who was arrested under the name Derek Sears, is standing trial for second-degree murder and the interference with human remains for the 2021 death of Darren Middleton.
  The body of Middleton was found in the bathroom of Sears’ residence at 1210 Sycamore Road in the early hou
  
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• U.S. diplomat Shawn Crowley to speak at Abbotsford chamber event - Abbotsford News

  13-03-2026 21:57
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• U.S. diplomat Shawn Crowley to speak at Abbotsford chamber event

  13-03-2026 21:54 via abbynews.com
  The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has looked to our southern neighbours for the keynote speaker at the group’s leaders lunch and annual general meeting on March 25.
  Shawn Crowley, a longtime American diplomat who currently serves as the Consul General of the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver, will speak at the event set for the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre.
  Crowley began working for the government in 1991 on issues such as the repatriation of American prisoners from Iraq during The Gulf
  
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• Some pig: White Rock, Semiahmoo Rotary clubs visit sanctuary, meet Wilbur

  13-03-2026 21:30 via abbynews.com
  He was a scared, overweight, blind pig in need of a home.
  At a recent visit to Kindred Community Farm Sanctuary in Aldergrove, the White Rock and Semiahmoo Rotary clubs learned about Wilbur, a blind Vietnamese pot-bellied pig who was rehomed to the sanctuary after his former owner was incarcerated.
  Both clubs visited the farm March 10 to learn about Wilbur and all the rescue animals at Kindred, whose story of rescue is used to help at-risk youth learn empathy by learning how to care for the anim
  
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• Pair of Abbotsford Lacrosse Association players named to Team BC U15 - Abbotsford News

  13-03-2026 21:07
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• Pair of Abbotsford Lacrosse Association players named to Team BC U15

  13-03-2026 21:02 via abbynews.com
  A pair of Abbotsford lacrosse players have been chosen to represent Team BC in field lacrosse.
  Athletes Dexter Robinson and Lincoln Loewen recently completed tryouts for the U15 provincial team and earned spots after a selection process that included some of the top athletes their age group from across the province.
  The pair will compete with Team BC U15 at the Legends Fall Classic in Norco, Calif. in November and also the Sandstorm Lacrosse Festival in Indio, Calif. in January 2027.
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• Kittens found in cardboard being loaded onto compactor in Abbotsford - Hope Standard

  13-03-2026 19:49
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• Kittens found in cardboard being loaded onto compactor in Abbotsford

  13-03-2026 19:45 via abbynews.com
  A worker at a waste management facility in Abbotsford recently saved two kittens buried beneath cardboard that he was loading onto a compactor.
  The worker, who immediately brought the kittens to the BC SPCA shelter in Abbotsford, discovered a third kitten later that day and two more three days later.
  Sarah Ringer-Vinnard, manager of the Abbotsford shelter, said the SPCA is “incredibly grateful” that the worker found them.
  “He saved the kittens from the most horrible fate,&rdquo
  
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• Betty-Jean “BJ” Richmond (née Yeats)

  13-03-2026 19:30 via abbynews.com
  In Loving Memory ~
  August 20, 1935 – February 25, 2026
  It is with both deep sorrow and heartfelt gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of our beloved Betty-Jean “BJ” Richmond (née Yeats) on February 25, 2026, at her home in Langley, British Columbia, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 90 years old.
  BJ was born on August 20, 1935, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to James and Elizabeth Yeats, the little sister in a lively household with three older
  
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• Twisters Invitational opens in Abbotsford - Abbotsford News

  13-03-2026 18:53
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• Twisters Invitational opens in Abbotsford

  13-03-2026 18:46 via abbynews.com
  More than 1,400 participants are in Abbotsford this weekend for the 31st annual Twisters Invitational.
  The event opened on Wednesday (March 11) and runs until Sunday (March 15) inside the Ag-Rec Building (32470 Haida Dr.).
  Athletes from all over the province are in town and the event is a trial for both men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics for both the Western Canadian Championships and the Canadian National Championships. It’s also a provincial qualifier for provincials for t
  
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• Creators bring movies to life in 48 hours for Abbotsford Film Festival - Chilliwack Progress

  13-03-2026 18:38
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• Coach with deep Hockey Canada pedigree leads new Victoria development hub

  13-03-2026 18:30 via abbynews.com
  The last time Troy Smith was on Vancouver Island, he left with a gold medal.
  Back in 2009, Smith was behind the bench as an assistant coach for Canada Ontario at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, which was co-hosted across the Island.
  His team beat Canada Pacific 5-1 in the gold medal game at the Alberni Valley Multiplex, capping a tournament that featured future NHL stars and one memorable snowstorm that nearly stranded teams trying to leave the region.Troy Smith (far right) was the assistan
  
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• Creators bring movies to life in 48 hours for Abbotsford Film Festival

  13-03-2026 18:20 via abbynews.com
  In less time than it takes a pumpkin seed to germinate, groups of B.C. filmmakers will plan, shoot, and edit entire short films.
  This impressive task is part of the 48-hour film challenge at the annual Abbotsford Film Festival, with teams competing against one another to see who can produce the best piece of cinema in such a short window of time.
  For the first time, this event is taking place in March, after the festival organizers announced the permanent move from the typical summer slot.
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• Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven Society hires local governance consultant to ease transition

  13-03-2026 17:32 via abbynews.com
  The Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven Society has publicly announced the next steps will take in the wake of turbulent times.
  Chilliwack’s Kelli Paddon of Equiiti Strategic Ltd. has been retained by the Safe Haven Society board to support staff, volunteers, community, and board during “a difficult period of transition,” according to a March 12 release.
  “Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven Society has always been rooted in community care,” the release said. “Bringing in in
  
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• Event celebrates history of Bradner area in Abbotsford - Abbotsford News

  13-03-2026 17:23
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• Event celebrates history of Bradner area in Abbotsford

  13-03-2026 17:18 via abbynews.com
  The Bradner History Committee hosts a free wine and cheese party on Saturday, March 21.
  The event runs from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Bradner Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd.
  Volunteers on the history committee have been working hard to gather stories to share with guests.
  Bradner was first settled by Robert K. Nicholl in 1887. The area was heavily timbered at the time, so he made his living by logging.
  Eventually there were about five mills in the Bradner area, followed by dairy farming, berry farming and the we
  
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• B.C. wheelchair curler, Team Canada guaranteed Paralympics medal in Italy

  13-03-2026 17:09 via abbynews.com
  There will be a fourth Paralympics wheelchair curling medal for Spallumcheen’s Ina Forrest.
  It will be a third career gold or first Paralympics silver.
  There would be no back luck result on Friday the 13th for Forrest – playing in her fifth Paralympics – and Team Canada, as they advanced to play for gold. Canada stayed perfect in the tournament with a thrilling come-from-behind 8-7 win over Korea in the semifinals in Milano Cortina, Italy.
  Trailing 7-5 without the last rock in
  
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• Slow down: Surrey police charge 25 drivers with excessive speeding in 4 days

  13-03-2026 16:45 via abbynews.com
  Several drivers in Surrey were reminded that they need to slow down, as 25 drivers were charged with excessive speed in just a four-day period.
  And some of them didn’t even have a driver’s license or insurance.
  Excessive speeding continues to be a concerning trend in Surrey, a Surrey Police Service release noted, and SPS’s Road Safety Section “has zero tolerance for dangerous driving behaviours.”
  “Travelling at high speeds that vastly exceed the posted speed l
  
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• Arrest made relating to threats directed at Shuswap students: School District 83

  13-03-2026 16:25 via abbynews.com
  School District 83 says an individual was arrested for threats made online towards students at Pleasant Valley Secondary School (PVSS).
  On Mar. 9, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP were notified of the “concerning online behaviour that was being directed toward students” at the Armstrong school.
  “Situations involving a potential threat to the safety of our schools are treated with the highest of priority,” said Vernon North Okanagan RCMP spokesperson Const. Chris Terleski in a M
  
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• B.C. helicopter hub is home to the internationally acclaimed fire raptor

  13-03-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  Fire raptors mid-renovation are just one modern move for the generational Vancouver Island Helicopters Aviation Group based at the Victoria International Airport.Residents are long accustomed to seeing Sikorsky’s come and go, the workhorse helicopter of VIH Helicopters, the original business of the group. Jen Norie is at the helm of that operation, while also leading communications for the VIH Aviation Group, which includes VIH Aerospace, VIH Execujet and YYJ FBO Services, founded from the
  
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• Swartz Bay police incident delays Victoria to Vancouver ferry sailing

  13-03-2026 14:20 via abbynews.com
  A police incident at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal caused a delay for a Thursday afternoon (March 12) sailing between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.
  BC Ferries said a vessel bound for Tsawwassen was held in dock while police responded.
  Once the incident had been resolved, the 3 p.m. sailing departed 23 minutes behind schedule.
  Other vessels providing service on this route were not affected by the incident.
  Sidney North Saanich RCMP have been approached for comment.
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• DeBrusk scores shootout winner as Canucks rally to beat Predators 4-3

  13-03-2026 05:45 via abbynews.com
  Jake DeBrusk scored the winning goal in a shooting, helping the Vancouver Canucks to a come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators in NHL action Thursday at Rogers Arena.
  Marco Rossi had a goal and two assists to led the offence for Vancouver (20-37-8), with Brock Boeser and Filip Hronek each adding a goal and a helper. Nikita Tolopilo earned the win in goal, stopping 16 shots.
  Tyson Jost (2) and Matthew Wood replied for the Predators (29-27-9), with Juuse Saros taking the netminding l
  
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• Carney announces $40 billion for Northern defence and infrastructure

  13-03-2026 04:07 via abbynews.com
  Prime Minister Mark Carney flew to Yellowknife on March 12 to announce $40 billion of investments to “defend and transform” Canada’s North.
  Part of that transformation will be the construction of the Mackenzie Valley Highway, beginning this summer.
  Phase one will include a road of more than 800 km from Wrigley to Norman Wells. Phase two will continue the highway to Inuvik.
  The government also plans to construct a deep-water port in Grays Bay in Nunavut, and a 230-km, all-season
  
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• Suspects charged in Abbotsford bank robbery, police say - CTV News

  13-03-2026 01:18
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• Threat at Burnaby secondary school ‘not credible’: RCMP

  13-03-2026 00:45 via abbynews.com
  Burnaby Mounties say a threat at a local high school Thursday was “not credible.”
  RCMP responded to Burnaby North Secondary School just before 1 p.m. on March 12 for a report of a threat, according to a release Thursday afternoon. Officers arrived at the school “within minutes of being dispatched and quickly worked to assess the safety of students and staff.”
  The school, police said, was placed on lockdown temporarily as a precaution and officer cleared the school, determ
  
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• BC Environmental Assessment Office wants feedback on expedited process proposal

  13-03-2026 00:45 via abbynews.com
  The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office wants feedback from the public on a newly-proposed expedited process that would cut approval times down by between 15 per cent and two-thirds of the normal time.
  The goal, according to the provincial government’s news release, is to review the projects more quickly while still upholding obligations for consulting with First Nations.
  The process, which has not yet been adopted, would apply to proposals that are designated under the Infrastructure Pro
  
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• 150 people died in B.C. in January from toxic drugs: Coroner

  13-03-2026 00:36 via abbynews.com
  Nearly five British Columbians continue to lose their lives each day due to the toxic drug crisis, according to the latest data from the B.C. Coroners Service.
  The B.C. Coroners Service said Thursday (March 12) that 150 people died in January, a 10 per cent decrease from the 167 deaths investigated in January 2025. However, the coroner service says it still equates to 4.8 deaths daily, which is consistent with the number of deaths reported monthly throughout 2025.
  Nearly three-quarters of the de
  
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• Province providing $6.6M to reduce diesel use in remote B.C. First Nations

  13-03-2026 00:05 via abbynews.com
  B.C. is providing $6.6 million to 13 remote First Nations to help reduce reliance on diesel generators for power, the province announced on Thursday (March 12).
  The Community Energy Diesel Reduction Program helps pay for clean energy projects in off-grid communities and is part of the province’s CleanBC strategy.
  A statement from Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian Dix said this will help the First Nations “attain energy sovereignty.”
  Major disbursments include $870,00
  
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