Abbotsford news

• Where the rules don’t apply: Fortis and the Christina Lake data centre controversy

  07-07-2026 02:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Faced with mounting public concern about power- and water-hungry data centres, the B.C. government has taken action to limit the amount of electricity BC Hydro is willing to supply, forcing companies to bid for the right to connect.
  But the province doesn’t just have one electrical utility: Southeastern British Columbia is served by FortisBC.
  In this area that spans the Kootenays and Southern Interior, these new rules won’t apply, and the province has far less sway over which project
  
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• Archway golf tournament in Abbotsford raises more than $101K

  07-07-2026 01:43 via abbynews.com
  
  Archway Community Services raised more than $101,000 in support of local programs at its recent ninth annual charity golf tournament.
  A total of 140 golfers took part in the event on June 23 at Ledgeview Golf Club, exceeding the $95,000 raised at the 2025 tournament by more than six per cent.
  The tournament brought together residents, business leaders, and long-time supporters for a day of friendly competition, connection and a shared purpose of giving back.
  Jacky Gill, chair of the Archway golf
  
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• B.C.’s estimate for Massey Tunnel replacement more than doubles to $8.5B

  07-07-2026 01:15 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s transportation minister says the George Massey Tunnel replacement will now cost about $8.5 billion — nearly twice the 2021 estimate of $4.15 billion for a new eight-lane submersed-tube tunnel beneath the Fraser River.
  But the federal government has also promised to kick in $3 billion as part of a memorandum of understanding recently signed with the province.
  “This updated budget reflects today’s market conditions, inflation, project scope, and the realities of deli
  
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• UPDATE: Wildfire east of Kamloops being held

  07-07-2026 00:52 via abbynews.com
  
  Update, 6:20 p.m.
  The wildfire east of Kamloops is now being held.
  The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) updated the public at 6:03 p.m. saying the wildfire discovered earlier on Monday near Harper Ranch Road is being held.
  The fire was first reported as four hectares but was sized at 20 hectares in the wildfire service’s last update at 5:09 p.m.
  The City of Kamloops posted to their Facebook page at 5:50 p.m. about the fire.
  “Crews have made great progress on the fire securing the perimeter
  
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• Out-of-control wildfire east of Kamloops grows to 20 hectares

  07-07-2026 00:52 via abbynews.com
  
  Update, 5:51 p.m.
  The wildfire east of Kamloops has grown to 20 hectares.
  The fire was discovered on Monday, with the latest update at 5:09 p.m. from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
  The fire near Shuswap Road north of the South Thompson River was first sized at four hectares and is suspected to be human caused.
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  A wildfire has been discovered east of Kamloops.
  The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the fire is four hectares and out of control.
  The wildfire service says it is located n
  
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• 4-hectare wildfire discovered east of Kamloops out of control

  07-07-2026 00:52 via abbynews.com
  
  A wildfire has been discovered east of Kamloops.
  The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the fire is four hectares and out of control.
  The wildfire service says it is located near Harper Ranch Road. According to the wildfire map, it is north of the South Thompson River near Shuswap Road.
  Kamloops Fire Centre is assisting Kamloops and Tk’emlups Fire Rescue in responding to the wildfire.
  BCWS says there are firefighting crews and aviation resources assigned to the incident.
  Humans are the suspec
  
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