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• Cyclists aim to raise $130,000 for multiple sclerosis during Chilliwack fundraiser

  04-07-2026 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A two-day cycling fundraiser is coming to Chilliwack this summer with a goal of raising $130,000 for Multiple Sclerosis Canada.
  MS Bike – Chilliwack will start at Chilliwack Heritage Park on Saturday, July 11 and will end the following day at the same location.
  The event will bring hundreds of cyclists and supporters of the multiple sclerosis community to the area.
  There are three different routes – 30 km, 60 km, and 100 km on the first day – and then everyone rides a 37-kilome
  
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• PHOTOS: Sea of red and white as 100s gather for World Cup watch party in Chilliwack

  04-07-2026 20:41 via abbynews.com
  
  Hundreds of fans donning red and white came out to cheer on Team Canada during a World Cup watch party in downtown Chilliwack on Saturday.
  Canada went up against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup match on Saturday, July 4.
  Folks gathered at Central Community Park in Chilliwack to watch it on the big screen.
  The game was scoreless going into the second half. Morocco scored within minutes of the second half, and then again with eight minutes remaining, making it 2-0 for Morocco.
  The free event was hos
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada loses 3-0 to Morocco ending 2026 World Cup journey

  04-07-2026 18:25 via abbynews.com
  
  If you’re a glass-half-empty kind of person, Canada was outplayed in the second and lost 2-0.
  If you’re a half-full optimist, it was the country’s best showing at a World Cup ever, with wins on home soil, a hat trick and 6-0 victory and knockout round win.
  Morocco awaits the winner of the France-Paraguay game, which takes place later today in Philadelphia.
  Alphonso Davies didn’t see action.
  12:07 p.m.
  Canadian players salute fans and coach Jesse Marsch preparing to give p
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada down 2-0 to Morocco, quarter-final berth slipping away

  04-07-2026 18:25 via abbynews.com
  
  11:56 a.m.
  Another corner for Canada, but again, no goal.
  11:54 a.m.
  Eight minutes of extra time being added. Canada has to score quickly.
  11:50 a.m.
  Subs for both sides, Jonathan Osorio and Jayden Nelson in, Sigur and Buchanan out. Samir El Mourabet and Marwane Saadane in for Morocco, Ounahi and Issa Diop out.
  11:45 a.m.
  Morocco scores to go up 2-0 with less than eight minutes left – Ounahi with another goal.
  11:43 a.m.
  Buchanan blasts one on Morocco goal. Corner.
  11:42 a.m.
  Canada subbin
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada down 1-0 to Morocco with quarter-final berth on the line

  04-07-2026 18:25 via abbynews.com
  
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  Morocco subbing in Chemsdine Talbi for El Khannouss, Sofyan Amrabat for Ayyoub Bouaddi. Canada subs in Cyle Larin for Oluwaseyi.
  11:21 a.m.
  Yet another corner for Canada with its captain taking. The seventh of the game
  11:18 a.m.
  Morocco really pouring it on. About to take a corner, but no goal.
  11:13 a.m.
  After De Fougerolles yellow-carded, Ounahi scores for Morocco, 1-0.
  11:09 a.m.
  Second half starts. Canada with same players on as in first.
  10:52 a.m.
  At halftime, it’s 0-0. Canada h
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada battles Morocco for quarter-final berth

  04-07-2026 18:25 via abbynews.com
  
  9 a.m.
  Starting 11 announced, which includes Burnaby’s own Niko Sigur and also Max Crépeau, Richie Laryea, Moïse Bombito, Luc De Fougerolles, Alistair Johnston, Stephen Eustáquio (wearing captain’s armband), Ali Ahmed, Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi.
  Alphonso Davies not included, but is expected to see action. Derek Cornelius out with muscle injury, according to reports.Today’s starters, presented by @GE_Appliances Max in-between the sticks
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 4: Canada set to take on Morocco at 10 a.m. PT

  04-07-2026 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Today is a big day for Canada at the 2026 World Cup, as it is the first time the men’s team has advanced into the round of 16.
  Canada is aiming to be the 5th CONCACAF team to reach the quarter-finals, after Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico and the USA.
  Canada will play against Morocco at 10 a.m. PT in Houston, Texas.
  The last time Canada and Morocco met in the World Cup was in 2022 during the group stage, when M
  
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• Wells Gray Country director probes Trans Mountain pipeline proposal

  04-07-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  With Thursday’s announcement that a new oil pipeline will follow the previous Trans Mountain route through the North Thompson, an electoral area director is calling for community engagement as the project moves forward.
  Usoff Tsao, Area A (Wells Gray Country) director with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, shared some comments on the proposed pipeline project and some information he received from a Trans Mountain representative.
  “The feedback so far from myself and residents who
  
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• Remembering Kelowna’s Bailey McCourt, legacy lives on in Bill C-225

  04-07-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  This article discusses intimate partner violence and may be triggering to some readers. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse contact the Kelowna Women’s Shelter 24/7 support line at 250-763-1040 or text 236-970-0704. In an emergency, call 911.
  It was one year ago on July 4, that Bailey McCourt died following a brazen daytime attack allegedly carried out by her estranged ex-husband.
  Police were called to Mill Creek Crossing at Enterprise Way and Spall Rd. around 12:4
  
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• ‘It’s what’s best for my constituents’: MLA Boultbee explains decision to join B.C. NDP

  04-07-2026 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee says her decision to join the B.C. NDP caucus came down to what would be best for the people she represents.
  “I’ll be the first MLA in 10 years who’s been on the government bench in my riding, and that’s going to be great for my community and for my constituents,” she told the Western News. “It wasn’t something I did lightly, but I feel great about the decision, and I know that it’s going to be nothing but g
  
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• Quick response by Kelowna Fire Department snuffs suspicious grass fire

  04-07-2026 04:40 via abbynews.com
  
  A grass fire that sparked off the Rail Trail in Kelowna on July 3 is considered suspicious and under investigation.
  The Kelowna Fire Department responded to multiple calls at 2:30 p.m. for a fast spreading fire near Spall Road and Clement Avenue.
  Upon arrival, crews found a rank two grass fire estimated to be 100 feet by 200 feet and spreading toward the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.
  The fire was quickly contained and crews remained on scene to put up a fire guard and extinguish hot spots.A wi
  
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• B.C. Conservative Leader Findlay emphasizes party unity following caucus retreat

  04-07-2026 02:05 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay says her party is unified and ready to get out and hear from British Columbians following the party’s caucus retreat in Penticton.
  Findlay, backed by her caucus, spoke to reporters at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre in the second media scrum since her May 30 leadership race victory.
  “We know our purpose, know what we intend to do, what we want to do,” Findlay said. “We’re going to be talking to constit
  
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• Abbotsford father and son gymnasts representing Canada at Commonwealth Games

  04-07-2026 01:35 via abbynews.com
  
  In only a few weeks, Abbotsford’s Ethan Ikeda will be heading to Scotland to continue his family’s legacy of representing Canada on some of the biggest stages in the world of gymnastics.
  As a member of Team Canada for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Ikeda and nine other Canadian gymnasts will test their skills across 14 different events.
  The teen athlete comes from a long line of accomplished gymnasts, but this will be his first time competing at a Commonwealth Games, making him one of
  
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• Evacuation alert issued for wildfire north of Boston Bar

  04-07-2026 01:24 via abbynews.com
  
  The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert due to the Brunswick Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar.
  The wildfire, which is now 14 hectares, was discovered on July 2. B.C. Wildfire lists it as out of control.
  It’s believed to be human caused.
  B.C. Wildfire Service says its crews are currently helping the Boston Bar Fire Department respond to the fire. Along with the fire department, there are two initial attack crews, two unit crews and two response officers.
  There a
  
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• Mixed emotions from B.C. environmental groups on Alberta’s pipeline proposal

  04-07-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Alberta’s plans for a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s coast that runs close to or alongside the current Trans Mountain were met with mixed reviews from environmental groups.
  On the one hand, it does not require chopping down a giant swath of forest and lifting the moratorium on oil tankers docking on B.C.’s North Coast, as a northern route would.
  But it’s still an oil pipeline that would be more than 1,000 kilometres long.
  “The decision to uphold the North Coast tanker b
  
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