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• WestJet cabin crew issues strike notice, no deal could impact B.C. Day flights

  31-07-2026 23:38 via abbynews.com
  
  The union representing WestJet’s cabin crew staff issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30, just ahead of the B.C. Day long weekend.Negotiations continued July 31, however, if an agreement is not reached job action could start as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, impacting travel plans on the holiday Monday.The cabin crew staff are demanding fair wages, a stop to unpaid work, and improved working conditions.In a release from WestJet on July 31, the company stated planes are being parked in anticipa
  
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• From farm to canvas: B.C. artist’s horse dung Trump portrait causes stir

  31-07-2026 23:35 via abbynews.com
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump is causing a stink in Sooke.
  A portrait of the polarizing political figure has become one of the biggest talking points at this year’s Sooke Fine Arts Show – not only because of its subject, but also the unconventional medium used to create it.
  Its name, “The Don of Dung,” offers a clue to its ‘secret recipe’.
  The paint has been made using a mixture of horse manure and water.
  Behind the artwork is Metchosin artist Wendy Chartrand, w
  
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• ‘Can’t risk Kal Lake’: Vernon officials against plan to ease drought with new wells

  31-07-2026 22:48 via abbynews.com
  
  Victor Cumming made his position clear.
  “As mayor of Vernon, I can’t risk Kal Lake. I cannot vote for things that put Kal Lake water at further risk at this time,” Cumming said Wednesday, July 29, appearing by video in a special meeting between local officials tasked with getting the most out of a relative trickle of water at their disposal.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) headquarters had the feel of a war room Wednesday evening as the Greater Vernon Advisory Com
  
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• Diesel spill appears contained in recovery area after crash near northern B.C. waterway

  31-07-2026 22:36 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s Environment and Parks Ministry is monitoring response activities to a diesel spill from a truck crash near a northern B.C. waterway.The latest report from the ministry’s spills and environmental emergencies says that operations to remove the contaminated soil have expanded to a forested area where the diesel has pooled.
  Crews have dug a trench to protect the waterway from migrating diesel, which appears to be contained within the current recovery area, says a July 29 update.
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• Accused killer of Kelowna’s Bailey McCourt pleads guilty to Pitt Meadows charge

  31-07-2026 22:03 via abbynews.com
  
  The estranged ex-husband of Kelowna’s Bailey McCourt pleaded guilty to a new charge out of Pitt Meadows while appearing by video in provincial court in Kelowna on July 31.James Plover pleaded guilty for a charge of failing to comply with a no contact order. The offence occurred Sept. 24, 2025 in Pitt Meadows. The charge was laid on April 30. A publication ban covers a majority of the case’s details.
  Plover’s defence lawyer Cory Armour requested that a psychiatric report be comp
  
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• ‘Significant delays’ expected on Coquihalla Highway during long weekend: B.C. Gov

  31-07-2026 21:39 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. Day long weekend is here, and one of the province’s busiest highways is expected to be just that.
  On Friday, July 31, the provincial government warned travellers should prepare as ‘significant delays’ are expected on the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt.
  “A section of Highway 5 between Exit 250 and Exit 256 is undergoing major drainage construction,” stated the government release. “Lane closures will be in place in the area due to hazards withi
  
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• Abbotsford Canucks hire new assistant coach, video coach

  31-07-2026 20:54 via abbynews.com
  
  The Abbotsford Canucks have filled out the coaching staff for the 2026-27 season.
  General manager Richard Seeley announced the hiring of Mark O’Leary as assistant coach and Lucas Bourdon as video coach on Friday (July 31) morning.
  “We’re excited to finalize our coaching staff by welcoming Mark and Lucas to the Abbotsford Canucks,” Seeley stated. “Mark brings valuable head coaching experience from the WHL, along with international experience through Hockey Canada. He
  
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• Evacuation order issued for Loon Lake due to Pear Lake fire

  31-07-2026 20:48 via abbynews.com
  
  An evacuation order has been issued for all residents of Loon Lake Road, the Loon Lake community, and properties along Highway 97 from the junction with Loon Lake Road to Scottie Creek Road, just north of the community of 16 Mile.
  Properties in 16 Mile are not under evacuation order at this time, but remain on evacuation alert.
  The evacuation order was issued at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 31 by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) in response to the Pear Lake wildfire near Clinton. As of Fr
  
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• Sailing waits kick off ‘busiest long weekend of the year’ for BC Ferries

  31-07-2026 20:43 via abbynews.com
  
  Those who don’t have a reservation for the ferry this long weekend could be facing a long sailing wait, BC Ferries warns.
  The company says that the B.C. Day long weekend is the busiest weekend of the year for ferry travel on the coast.
  Major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are expected to be at or near capacity for vehicles during peak times. Sailings for Friday, July 31, are already filling up fast.
  Both the 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. sailings from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen
  
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• 1 person, multiple pets die in Mission house fire

  31-07-2026 19:50 via abbynews.com
  
  One person was found dead after a house fire in Mission on Friday morning (Jul 31).
  According to a statement from Mission Fire Rescue Service (MFRS), multiple pets were also found dead inside the home and another person was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation.Two residents and the remaining pets are in the care of Emergency Support Services, per the statement.
  Firefighters were called to the blaze at 33363 3rd Avenue just before 5:30 a.m.
  Dark black smoke was pushing out of the front door of
  
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• UPDATE: Missing woman last seen at West Kootenay music festival found safe

  31-07-2026 19:49 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: The 28-year-old female, who was reported missing on July 28 from the Shambhala Music Festival in the West Kootenay has been located safe.
  The Salmo RCMP thank the public and media for their assistance and the valuable tips that helped advance this investigation.
  “We also extend our sincere appreciation to Search and Rescue and our partner agencies for their dedicated support and efforts throughout,” said RCMP in a press release.
  To respect the privacy of the woman and her fam
  
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• Return to stranger: B.C. mom, Olympic champ wrapped up in Canada Post mix-up

  31-07-2026 19:43 via abbynews.com
  
  An unexpected delivery in Metchosin has put a new spin on the Elvis Presley hit Return to Sender: Return to Stranger.
  With more than 4,500 kilometres separating them, a Metchosin mom and a Montreal Olympic champion would seem unlikely to ever cross paths.
  But when Marian Thompson mailed a package to her brother in Costa Rica, a postal mix-up brought their worlds together.
  Seven months after entrusting Canada Post with the delivery, Thompson’s package was returned, marked unclaimed. However
  
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• Seven out-of-control fires burn in Cariboo on Friday

  31-07-2026 19:36 via abbynews.com
  
  On Friday (July 31) morning, there are seven out-of-control wildfires burning in the Cariboo region, with an expanded evacuation order issued for the Pear Lake fire.
  Pear LakeThe most significant wildfire in the region is the Pear Lake wildfire, which is burning at 73,217 hectares around and beyond the Marble Range Park and Highway 97 area, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).There are eight evacuation orders and three evacuation alerts associated with this fire, with an expanded order b
  
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• 120-mile endurance race cancelled due to Manning Park wildfires

  31-07-2026 19:10 via abbynews.com
  
  The wildfires in the Manning Park area have led to the cancellation of a popular endurance race, with one fire active less than 500m from the course.The Fat Dog 120 comprises several trail races over the course of one weekend, this year set for Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 start times. Race organizers announced the event would not take place due to wildfires, via Facebook and emails to participants and volunteers.The full-length portion of the Fat Dog is 124 miles, beginning in Keremeos and ending in Manni
  
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• South Surrey golf course hosts fundraiser to move eagle, osprey nests

  31-07-2026 19:04 via abbynews.com
  
  Most golfers are happy with an eagle, but there’s one that’s the focus of a fundraiser for a golf course in South Surrey.More specifically, it’s a bald eagle nest at Nico Wynd Golf Course, and it has to be moved because the tree where the nest resides has been compromised. There’s also an osprey nest at the opposite end of the course that must be moved because that tree is also, untrustworthy.“We have been advised by the arborist that the trees where the nests are c
  
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• Symphony in the Park returning to Abbotsford’s Mill Lake Park

  31-07-2026 18:24 via abbynews.com
  
  Symphony in the Park returns to Mill Lake Park for a night of family entertainment on Friday, Aug. 14.
  The event is admission by donation and features a professional symphony orchestra (including members of the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra) performing a lively program that blends classical favourites with popular hits.
  The evening’s musical lineup includes Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro Overture, a movement from Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto featuring trumpeter Mark D’Angelo, Viva
  
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• UPDATE: Crews continue to battle 152-hectare wildfire beside Logan Lake

  31-07-2026 17:01 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 11:50 a.m.
  BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and Logan Lake Fire Department crews are continuing to battle the Guichon Creek wildfire on Friday, July 31.
  Throughout the day, crews are working on containment and building guards, mostly on the northern flank of the blaze using heavy equipment.
  While personnel and equipment remains on site overnight, helicopters weren’t able to operate to due poor visibility.As visibility conditions improve, aerial crews will resume operations.
  Currently, BCW
  
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• Crews continue to battle 152-hectare wildfire beside Logan Lake

  31-07-2026 17:01 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continued its tanking operations overnight as they continue to battle the Guichon Creek wildfire in Logan Lake.
  On Friday morning (July 31), BCWS provided an update, stating the blaze is now 152 hectares in size. It remains out-of-control.
  On Thursday, BCWS stated it assisted the Logan Lake Fire Department with ground and aerial support.“Skimmers and airtankers actioned this fire to support firefighting personnel and heavy equipment,” said BCWS.
  Using its h
  
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• Man faces firearms charges after searches in Coquitlam, Surrey

  31-07-2026 16:44 via abbynews.com
  
  A Coquitlam man is facing multiple firearms charges following an investigation and searches by B.C.’s anti-gang police.Saadiq Azimali Daya, 35, was arrested July 16 at a Coquitlam property, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit announced Friday (July 31). Police also searched a property in Surrey.He was arrested without incident, police said.During the search in Coquitlam, officers seized multiple firearms including a Beretta 92FS .22 and a Beretta M9A3 9 mm.Daya is now facing six f
  
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• Pedestrian-involved crash closes part of Highway 10 in Surrey

  31-07-2026 16:33 via abbynews.com
  
  Police in Surrey are investigating a serious, pedestrian-involved collision in the 15600-block of Highway 10.
  Although the westbound lanes of Highway 10 were open shortly after 6:20 a.m., both lanes of Highway 10 in Surrey were initially closed in both directions between 152 Street and 160 Street for several hours for assessment of the incident, Surrey Police Service noted in a release issued shortly after midnight Friday (July 31).SPS’s Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) is leading the in
  
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• 1 man dead after running from police traffic stop in Surrey

  31-07-2026 16:33 via abbynews.com
  
  One man is dead after running from a police traffic stop in Surrey.
  Shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday (July 30), Surrey Police Service officers conducted a traffic stop of a westbound car in the 15600-block of 56 Avenue, which is also known as Highway 10.The driver of the stopped car ran from the traffic stop on foot and was struck by a vehicle travelling eastbound, an SPS release shared.
  Despite emergency medical attention from SPS officers, Surrey Fire Service firefighters, and BC Emergency Healt
  
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• B.C. Lions use ground and pound attack to dump Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-19

  31-07-2026 05:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Zander Horvath rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns, lifting the visiting B.C. Lions to a 35-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL action Thursday at Princess Auto Stadium.
  Quarterback Kaidon Salter made the most of his first CFL start for the Lions (2-5), rushing for 160 yards on 10 carries and passing for another 96 yards and a touchdown to Jermaine Jackson. Salter took over this week from Chase Brice, who was ineffective filling in for usual starter Nathan Rourke, who remains inju
  
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• B.C. Lions use ground and pound attack to dump Blue Bombers 35-19

  31-07-2026 05:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Zander Horvath rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns, lifting the visiting B.C. Lions to a 35-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL action Thursday at Princess Auto Stadium.
  Quarterback Kaidon Salter made the most of his first CFL start for the Lions (2-5), rushing for 160 yards on 10 carries and passing for another 96 yards and a touchdown to Jermaine Jackson. Salter took over this week from Chase Brice, who was ineffective filling in for usual starter Nathan Rourke, who remains inju
  
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• Abbotsford church asks for help after Canada Day theft

  31-07-2026 00:49 via abbynews.com
  
  While most people were out celebrating their country at various Canada Day festivities, the leaders of Christ Ambassadors Church in Abbotsford were dealing with a massive burglary.
  According to the worship leader, Joy Lupai, approximately $20,000 in equipment was stolen from the church.
  The Abbotsford Police Department received calls about a break-and-enter on the afternoon of July 1, with officers believing the incident to have occurred sometime the night before.
  “We lost nearly everythin
  
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• B.C. Olympic wrestler suspended for multiple whereabouts failures

  31-07-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A Surrey Olympic wrestler has been suspended for an anti-doping rule violation.Sport Integrity Canada announced Thursday (July 30) that wrestling athlete Amarveer Dhesi — who also goes by Amar Dhesi — received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation. Dhesi had three confirmed whereabouts failures during a 12-month period.
  In response to Sport Integrity Canada’s notification of the anti-doping rule violation, Dhesi requested a hearing to determine the violation and
  
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