Abbotsford news

• Hwy. 1 through Fraser Canyon, Hwy. 3 east of Hope remain closed due to fires

  24-07-2026 03:14 via abbynews.com
  
  Wildfires in the Southern Interior are severely impacting area highways, with two major routes closed to traffic.
  Drivers travelling east of Hope are advised that Highway 3 (Hope-Princeton Highway) is closed between the Hope Slide/Sunshine Valley area and eight kilometres west of Manning Park Lodge.
  Overhead signs and portable message boards are in place to alert travellers to the closure, which will remain in place until it is safe to reopen the corridor.
  Highway 1 is closed near Boston Bar bec
  
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• Crime rate decreases for 2nd year in a row in Canada

  24-07-2026 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada’s crime rate was down again in 2025, a trend nationally across almost all provinces and territories.
  Statistics Canada released the 2025 police-reported crime statistics Wednesday (July 22), showing a decline in the crime severity index nationally and in most provinces and territories. The crime rate measures the number of crimes per 100,000 people, while the crime severity index measures the rate based on the severity of the crimes.1 province, 1 territory report and increase in cri
  
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• Wildfire ignites on west side of Harrison Lake

  24-07-2026 02:27 via abbynews.com
  
  A wildfire discovered on the northwest coast of Harrison Lake is currently out of control.The B.C. Wildfire Service indicates that the Tretheway Creek wildfire is about one hectare in size and suspected to be human-caused.The fire was discovered on Wednesday, July 22. There is no report yet of the size and type of response to the fire, and there are no reports of any evacuation alerts or orders in the area as of Thursday (July 23) afternoon.The Tretheway Creek fire is the seventh wildfire in the
  
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• Arrest made in Lower Mainland shooting

  24-07-2026 02:20 via abbynews.com
  
  An arrest has been made in a shooting Tuesday evening, July 21, in Maple Ridge.A 44-year-old male suspect, who is known to police, was taken into custody on Thursday, July 23, without incident.
  At around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, numerous RCMP cruisers and unmarked police vehicles, and countless officers, converged on the Centennial Motel and mobile home park on the south side of Lougheed Highway, in the 21600-block, for what witnesses described as shots fired and ultimately a two-hour stand off.
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• BC Fruit Growers seek support as Vernon water dries up

  24-07-2026 01:54 via abbynews.com
  
  As the drought continues and water sources dry up, local farmers are calling for a more coordinated approach to ensuring their crops, and livelihoods, don’t die.
  The BC Fruit Growers’ Association (BCFGA) is calling on Greater Vernon Water and the Regional District of North Okanagan to halt the current approach to agricultural water shut-offs and immediately establish a coordinated management plan with growers and senior government.
  In the middle of the growing season (as of July 13),
  
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• Abbotsford recycling depot earns top environmental award

  24-07-2026 01:10 via abbynews.com
  
  For the third year in a row, GFL Environmental Depot in Abbotsford has claimed the recycling crown for B.C.
  Interchange Recycling recently released its list of the year’s top 30 recycling facilities in the province, and the Abbotsford location cemented its position atop the leaderboard.
  This annual list is determined by looking at the amount of used oil and antifreeze collected at each facility, as well as the number of years the location has spent participating in the Interchange Recyclin
  
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• Thousands from across the Lower Mainland expected for 2 days of free jazz

  24-07-2026 00:45 via abbynews.com
  
  One of British Columbia’s signature summer events kicks off today as the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival opens for four days of world-class music, art, and cultural experiences throughout the picturesque village of Fort Langley.
  Designed to make the arts accessible to everyone, the festival – now in its ninth year – invites residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy a vibrant weekend featuring free community programming alongside ticketed concerts beginning this afternoo
  
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• PHOTOS: BC Summer Games kicks off in Kelowna

  24-07-2026 00:28 via abbynews.com
  
  The 2026 BC Summer Games have begun.
  Over 3,000 athletes, coaches and officials are in town as the Summer Games had its first day of competitions in Kelowna.
  The games take place from July 22 to 26, with youth athletes from across B.C. competing in 19 categories of sport.On Thursday, July 24, the first competitions were held.Kayakers took to Parkinson Recreation Centre in the morning to play a Kayak Polo tournament.
  Later in the day, basketball teams played a tournament at Okanagan Mission Secon
  
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• Eby talks about carrying a ‘big stick’ in tariff negotiations, while Carney keeps cards close

  24-07-2026 00:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Despite talk of unity in the face of U.S. tariff threats, when Canada’s premiers and prime minister met in Charlottetown, P.E.I., this week, the divisions in strategy were on full display.
  Prime Minister Mark Carney, meanwhile, kept his cards close to his chest, saying that “everything’s on the table if there’s no agreement,” but deflecting every question asking what that means.
  He even refuted the notion that he is optimistic about getting a deal done before U.S. P
  
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• Elmo’s Got the Moves coming to Abbotsford in November

  24-07-2026 00:10 via abbynews.com
  
  The world’s most popular furry red monster is coming to Abbotsford and he’s bringing some of his best friends for a giant dance party.
  Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves has been announced for the Rogers Forum on Thursday, Nov. 26, with tickets available starting on July 24.
  According to the event website, the show encourages kids and parents to move and party along with Elmo and his pals as they dance, stretch, and play along tosongs, including Sunny Days, Elmo’s G
  
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