Abbotsford news

• B.C. Lions fall 19-17 to Edmonton Elks, lose QB Rourke to injury

  18-07-2026 06:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. Lions lost more than a game Friday night.
  Starting quarterback Nathan Rourke suffered a (non-throwing) shoulder injury on the first drive of the game and didn’t return, as the visiting Lions dropped a 19-17 decision to the Edmonton Elks in CFL action at Commonwealth Stadium.
  Cody Fajardo threw for 282 yards and a touchdown for the Elks (5-1). Receiver T.J. Luther had the lone Edmonton TD, while Vincent Blanchard booted four field goals and a convert. Chase Brice replaced Rourke (t
  
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• B.C. Premier Eby wants Canada to adopt RICO-type laws to combat organized crime

  18-07-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Premier David Eby says the B.C. government has stretched provincial laws about as far as they can go to combat organized crime, and he now wants the federal government to enact laws similar to those in the United States under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, commonly known as RICO.
  “I’ll be blunt: currently in Canada, I do not believe that we have the full capacities we need to attack organized crime,” Eby said Friday.
  America’s RICO law was created
  
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• Abbotsford Canucks hire Ryan Papaioannou as new head coach

  18-07-2026 00:33 via abbynews.com
  
  The Abbotsford Canucks have hired Ryan Papaioannou as the fourth head coach in franchise history.
  The AHL club made the announcement on Friday (July 17) afternoon.A new chapter begins!Welcome Ryan Papaioannou as the new Head Coach of the Abbotsford Canucks! #ProudlyAbbotsford pic.twitter.com/JyyaexJYJP
  — Abbotsford Canucks (@abbycanucks) July 17, 2026The 42-year-old spent last season as the head coach of the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers and guided that team to a regular season record of 4
  
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• Abbotsford elderly woman assaulted in park washroom

  18-07-2026 00:31 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford police are on the hunt for the person responsible for assaulting an elderly woman at Ellwood Park on Thursday (July 16).
  The incident occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. and involved a woman in her 70s who was assaulted while in the washroom.
  Abbotsford Police Department media relations officer Sgt. Paul Walker said the victim was able to get help after the suspect finished assaulting her and fled the area.
  “The female was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening in
  
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• Kelowna MP hangs with the kids to announce Canada Child Benefit increase

  18-07-2026 00:25 via abbynews.com
  
  To support families across the country, the federal government announced an increase is coming July 20 to the Canada Child Benefit.The tax-free payment provides families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17.
  Stronger support for families is coming July 20 with an increase to the Canada Child Benefit. To celebrate, Kelowna @FuhrMP spent some time with the kiddos at the BGC North Glenmore Club @KelownaCapNews @BlackPressMedia pic.twitter.com/GdC4Jm
  
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• Hope community helps homeless man reunite with Quebec family

  18-07-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  For three years, Luke Grenier Corbeil lived on the streets of Hope and survived off the kindness of locals as he battled with addiction.
  His mother, France Grenier, lived more than 4,000 kilometres away in Quebec and was often left in the dark about where her son was or how he was doing.
  While she constantly worried about her son, a photo posted to a Hope community Facebook page sent her into a full-blown panic.
  Corbeil had a devoted blue-eyed dog by his side throughout his struggle, so when Gre
  
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