Abbotsford news

• About time: B.C. could have one time zone after 100-plus years of patchwork system

  18-03-2026 23:56 via abbynews.com
  There is a good chance that soon, after more than a century of zig-zags, opt-outs, local referendums and general confusion about what time it is, all of B.C.’s clocks might finally line up.
  Premier David Eby ended twice-yearly clock changes as of March 8 for the parts of B.C. that use Pacific time, which make up the bulk of the province. But he is leaving it up to local governments currently on Mountain time to decide whether to end clock changes as well.
  Signs are that those areas will mo
  
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• CBSA removes 2 people as it expands efforts to disrupt extortion networks

  18-03-2026 22:55 via abbynews.com
  The Canada Border Services Agency says two recent cases illustrate its ongoing efforts to identify and remove individuals linked to extortion and organized criminal schemes in Canada.
  With ongoing extortion-related crimes still happening in Surrey as well as other B.C. communities, the federal agency noted it has recently removed two individuals — Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandu — under escort.
  Singh, who entered Canada on a study permit in 2022, was arrested and detained by
  
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• B.C. audit finds provincial funding oversight gaps in Lytton recovery

  18-03-2026 22:31 via abbynews.com
  B.C.’s auditor general says necessary oversight was missing on how the Village of Lytton was using provincial funding, according to a new report that examines the government’s role in Lytton’s recovery after the fatal 2021 wildfire.
  The Office of the Auditor General released the report on Tuesday (March 17), which was an independent look at the provincial government’s role in Lytton’s recovery from the wildfire that swept through the village and surrounding areas on
  
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• Feds announce $2.5M for subsidized-housing project in Abbotsford

  18-03-2026 22:23 via abbynews.com
  The federal government is contributing $2.5 million for 14 rooms in Abbotsford for people needing subsidized housing, including those with disabilities.
  The announcement was made Wednesday (March 18) in Abbotsford by MP Ernie Klassen (South Surrey-White Rock) on behalf of federal housing minister Gregor Robertson.
  Also on hand were representatives from Communitas Supportive Care Society, which is providing $1.7 million for the project.
  The project, located on Babich Street in central Abbotsford,
  
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• Ministry mum as to why Delta long-term care project put on hold

  18-03-2026 21:43 via abbynews.com
  It’s still not clear exactly why the province chose to defer construction of the new Beedie Long Term Care Centre in Delta, even though $15 million has already been spent prepping the site and its per-bed cost is among the lowest of 12 such projects on the Ministry of Infrastructure’s books.
  The facility is one of seven long-term care projects in B.C. deferred by the provincial government in this year’s provincial budget, released on Feb. 17. The other projects are in Abbotsfor
  
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• B.C. mother of 15 children escapes alleged abuse, needs support for food

  18-03-2026 21:42 via abbynews.com
  Having escaped an alleged abusive situation, a Vernon mother is in need of community support as she cares for her 15 children.
  Ludmilla Ufimzeff came to Canada from Germany 28 years ago, when she was 20 years old. She was married to a Russian man, and says the abuse began three days after the wedding, according to Tracey Stahlbrand, a friend of Ufimzeff who has acted on her behalf and helped her in dealings with victim services and the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
  An emergency pr
  
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• B.C. mother of 15 children escapes abuse, needs support for food

  18-03-2026 21:42 via abbynews.com
  Having escaped an abusive situation, a Vernon mother is in need of community support as she cares for her 15 children.
  Ludmilla Ufimzeff came to Canada from Germany 28 years ago, when she was 20 years old. She was married to a Russian man, and the abuse began three days after the wedding, according to Tracey Stahlbrand, a friend of Ufimzeff who has acted on her behalf and helped her in dealings with victim services and the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
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• Heavy rain begins road closures in Abbotsford

  18-03-2026 20:35 via abbynews.com
  The first road closure has now taken effect as the Abbotsford area has been dealing with near-constant rain for much of Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
  The City of Abbotsford announced at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday (March 18) that localized flooding had begun to occur near the U.S. border.
  As a result of the pooling water, Gladwin Road has now been closed to through traffic between King Road and Huntingdon Road. This section of Abbotsford sits between the airport and the Matsqui
  
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• VIDEO: Premier announces $2 million for Maple Ridge company

  18-03-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  BC Premier David Eby toured the site of a new industrial operation in Maple Ridge on Wednesday morning, March 18, as the province announced almost $2 million in funding for Jewel Welding Fabrication and Coatings.
  The manufacturer is being supported by the B.C. government to expand its production, create new products, and hire more people.
  Eby said the company plays a key role in building the major projects needed to fuel economic growth throughout B.C.
  “Our province has a vibrant manufactu
  
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• B.C. kickboxing legend to be inducted into Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame

  18-03-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  Described as a living legend by most who cross his path, only a handful of folks had more impact on the world of mixed martial arts in Canada than Victoria’s Stan Peterec.
  Named the fourth toughest man in the world in 2006, Peterec’s accomplishments are dazzling: two-time world kickboxing champion, one-time world karate champion, over 1,000 fights, countless KO wins, and multiple “most outstanding male competitor” awards over a career spanning more than five decades.
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• Avalanche risk high in parts of B.C., Alberta, Yukon

  18-03-2026 19:11 via abbynews.com
  Parts of B.C., Alberta and the Yukon are under avalanche warnings.
  Avalanche Canada issued the warnings at 4 p.m. on Tuesday (March 17), ranging from a moderate risk at level 2 to high risk at level 4, with forecasts for the next two days going up to the highest level – extreme.
  It’s been a deadly year so far for avalanche deaths in North America.
  In Canada, there have been six deaths – all in the past month and all in B.C.
  There was a snowmobiling fatality on Feb. 17 in Mathes
  
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• Bryan Adams adds Abbotsford show to new tour

  18-03-2026 18:40 via abbynews.com
  With 20 Juno Awards, one Grammy Award, and a spot in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Bryan Adams has built quite the resume for himself, and he’s now bringing this impressive track record to Abbotsford.
  The Canadian music legend has been regularly touring around this country and the rest of the world since the release of his debut album in 1980.
  Adams has played cities of all sizes, but has yet to ever grace an Abbotsford stage. But that’s all about to change, with the singer announ
  
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• VIDEO: Abbotsford teen crashes after reaching 180 km/h in 100 km/h zone

  18-03-2026 17:33 via abbynews.com
  Police have released a video of an Abbotsford teen who crashed into a parked dump truck after reaching speeds of 180 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
  Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, media relations officer with BC Highway Patrol, said in a press release on Wednesday (March 18) that the video is being released “to show the risks of speeding and poor driving decisions.”
  McLaughlin said the incident occurred on July 21, 2025, when a BMW sedan was recorded speeding on Highway 1 at Popkum (between Chill
  
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• B.C. student’s mission to change narrative around chronic pain and intimacy

  18-03-2026 17:20 via abbynews.com
  Pain for many is temporary. But for University of Victoria PhD student Jenis Finlay, pain has been a permanent part of her life since she was 13 years old. Yet she has been successful in creating a community with chronic pain, and making it the base of her PhD research where she explores the experience of going through chronic pain and intimacy.
  She started working as a registered nurse and an advanced practice nurse in 2014 in Calgary, and has spent many years working in sexual health while nav
  
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• Patricia Susan Driediger (née Scott)

  18-03-2026 16:30 via abbynews.com
  In Loving Memory ~
  Patricia passed away on March 2, 2026, surrounded by love. She is survived by her husband, Herman Driediger; her daughter, Lianne (Joshua); her grandchildren, Kiara and Soren; her brother, Robert (Lynn); and many cherished extended family members and friends. Pat was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and thoughtful listening. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held on April 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Emmanu
  
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• Donald Harry Quast

  18-03-2026 16:30 via abbynews.com
  April 3, 1947 – February 14, 2026
  The family of Donald Harry Quast would like to share of his passing from his earthly home to his heavenly home. With heavy hearts, but with the joy of the Lord he leaves behind his loving wife, Sheryl of 59 years. Daughter Antonia (Glen) Son Devron (Jaycene). His four special granddaughters; Aysha (Graeme) Alexandra, Sheradyn ( Jayden) Fallon ( Anmol) and his precious great granddaughter Esme. And a large extended family. His celebration of life will be Ma
  
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• Rainfall warning, high streamflow advisory remain in effect for Fraser Valley

  18-03-2026 15:34 via abbynews.com
  A rainfall warning for the Fraser Valley from Environment Canada remains in effect on Wednesday (March 18).
  As part of a “prolonged atmospheric river event”, the yellow warning is projecting total rainfall amounts between 50 and 100 mm from Tuesday night (March 17) to midday on Thursday (March 19).
  Another heavy rain event is expected from Thursday night to Friday (March 20), with strong southwesterly winds also forecast on Friday.
  “An atmospheric river will remain over the Sou
  
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• Victoria tattoo artist delves into fashion featuring fake skin

  18-03-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  Birds and blooms on her mind, Elvira Fraelic was one of many tattoo artists on the hunt for something different to go with the them of the Porchlight Tattoo Gallery show and sale in late February.
  “Every year tattoo artists try to create something interesting,” she said. “What can I bring to the big art table that’s interesting?”It took her two tries, but Fraelic found her groove pretty quickly with a second foray into fashion crafted from beautifully tattooed fake
  
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• PEP Air volunteers dedicate time so ‘that others may live’ across B.C.

  18-03-2026 13:45 via abbynews.com
  On the rocky shore of a North Saanich beach, a sound pings from the portable direction finder in Vanessa Waugh’s hands as she carefully turns her body, determined to find the strongest signal.
  The equipment can track the strength and direction of AM and FM signals, but here on the beach, the emergency location transponder signal she’s looking for seems to be bouncing off the water or across the bay.
  Waugh is part of a four-member team out searching for the signal sent out by the ELT,
  
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• Forward Pettersson nets 2 as Canucks dump Florida Panthers 5-2

  18-03-2026 05:35 via abbynews.com
  Centre Elias Pettersson scored a pair of power-play goals, lifting the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-2 win over the visiting Florida Panthers in NHL action Tuesday at Rogers Arena.
  Marco Rossi had a goal and two helpers for the Canucks (21-38-8). Aatu Räty and Drew O’Connor added single goals and Brock Boeser chipped in with three assists. Kevin Lankinen got the win in goal, making 21 saves.
  Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett scored for the defending Stanley Cup champions (33-31-3). Sergei Bo
  
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• Langley adaptive sports day event expands to involve entire Lower Mainland

  18-03-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  A surge of interest expanded a Langley adaptive soccer event into a much larger sports day that involves sports groups from across the entire Lower Mainland.
  “It’s kind of evolved over time,” explained organizer Jasmina Parhar, Vancouver FC’s manager of game operations and events.
  “We’re calling it an adaptive sports day as opposed to an adaptive soccer festival.”
  Hosted by NetPositive Football Society and Vancouver FC, Adaptive Sports Day at Willoughby
  
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