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• 5 things you need to know about polyamory

  16-06-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
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• MEI’s Julianna Reimer signs with Trinity Western University women’s basketball

  13-02-2026 21:07 via abbynews.com
  MEI’s Julianna Reimer has signed with the Trinity Western University Spartans women’s basketball team.
  The school made the announcement on social media on Thursday (Feb. 12).
  Reimer, a 6-1 forward, helped lead the MEI Eagles to an Eastern Valley Athletic Association 4A title with an 89-73 win over the G.W. Graham Grizzlies on Feb. 12. She was named a tournament all-star and that win helped the Eagles earn a berth at the upcoming 4A provincials.
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• Kelowna sees steepest decline in 1-bedroom rents across Canada

  13-02-2026 20:59 via abbynews.com
  Rental prices are dropping in Kelowna.
  The average monthly cost of a one bedroom apartment in the city is down 11.5 per cent year-over-year, averaging $1,690, according to apartment hunting site Zumper.
  The website’s recent statistics have Kelowna as 12th most expensive for housing rentals across the country, and the biggest annual decline among the 23 cities compared.
  Two bedroom rentals in the city are also lower in cost with the month-over-month comparison showing a dip of 6.1 per cent
  
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• VIDEO: Country artist Joe Grass to perform in Harrison Hot Springs

  13-02-2026 20:50 via abbynews.com
  A Montreal country-folk master makes his Harrison Hot Springs debut soon.
  The Harrison Festival Society announced the continuation of the Season of Performing Arts series with Joe Grass, performing Saturday, Feb. 21; the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
  Grass has gained national notoriety with his roots firmly planted in classic music while relentlessly exploring the possibilities. Grass’s latest album, 2023’s Falcon’s Heart, is a deconstruction of country music, keeping it in the tra
  
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• Accused killer in B.C. daytime murder moving straight to trial

  13-02-2026 20:05 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.
  A Kelowna man facing first-degree murder for the death of his estranged ex-wife has waived his right to a preliminary inquiry.
  James Plover is forgoing his right to a pre-trial court hearing for charges against him after a vio
  
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• $17K in grants available for community projects in Abbotsford

  13-02-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  The City of Abbotsford has a total of $17,000 available in grants for initiatives that bring neighbours together and foster a greater sense of belonging and community spirit.
  The funds for small-scale community projects are being offered in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation and Abbotsford Community Foundation.
  The city states in a press release that grants of up to $500 will be awarded for “creative and meaningful projects led by Abbotsford residents.”
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• Former Langley student one of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

  13-02-2026 19:05 via abbynews.com
  One of the victims of the Tumbler Ridge shootings was a former Langley student, and local schools are reaching out to children and families who may have known her.
  A letter from John Hantke, principal at H.D. Stafford Middle School, was sent to parents and guardians on Thursday, Feb. 12.
  “School staff learned today that one of the students that died in the Tumbler Ridge tragedy may have been a former classmate of your child. Some students were made aware through their peers and social medi
  
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• Prime Minster, B.C. premier to attend Friday vigil in Tumbler Ridge

  13-02-2026 18:35 via abbynews.com
  Political leaders from across Canada are heading to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Friday (Feb. 13) evening for a community vigil to honour the victims of Tuesday’s mass shooting.
  Prime Minister Mark Carney, Gov. Gen. of Canada Mary Simon, federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and other federal opposition leaders are expected to attend.
  B.C. Premier David Eby is heading back to the community after a visit on Wednesday night, and will be joined by B.C. Conservative Leader Trevor Halford, B.
  
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• Fraser Valley wrestling promotion set for relaunch on Feb. 21

  13-02-2026 18:32 via abbynews.com
  A Fraser Valley original is set to rise from the ashes on Saturday (Feb. 21).
  Top Ranked Wrestling, which promoted shows in 2004 and 2005, will be revived inside the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Building (45707 Princess Ave.) for a new generation of fans and wrestlers.
  Promoter and former wrestler Clint Istace, who performed under the name RAGE for TRW, has breathed life into the brand. He bought a new ring, has attracted talent from all over the province for the debut show and wants to build a fam
  
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• COLUMN: Love for the mothers and fathers of Tumbler Ridge

  13-02-2026 18:20 via abbynews.com
  Did they say goodbye, I wonder.
  Did they give their parents a kiss and a hug on the way out the door, or did they roll their eyes and shrug off the attempt because they’re 12 and that’s what 12-year-olds do?
  Did they brush their teeth and pack their lunch and remember their homework, or did Dad have to nag them like he usually does? Did Mom yell after them to wear a coat and mittens and take a hat because it’s cold out there and I don’t care whether it makes your hair loo
  
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• Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a fur baby-friendly way

  13-02-2026 18:17 via abbynews.com
  Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love and passion and often, includes flowers and chocolates.
  While the gifts and treats associated with Valentine’s Day can be sweet for humans, some pose potential hazards to furry, four-legged family members.
  The BC SPCA and ASPCA offer several tips to help people keep their pets safe on Feb. 14:
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  Bouquets are a Valentine’s Day staple, but some flowers can pose a threat to pets. Most notably, all species of lily are potential
  
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• Truck loggers feeling the effects of a lagging B.C. forest industry, critic says

  13-02-2026 14:00 via abbynews.com
  As B.C.’s forestry industry licks its wounds following a series of recent mill closures, B.C.’s forest critic says truck loggers are hurting, too.
  Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Ward Stamer attended the Truck Loggers Association’s 81st annual convention last month, and came away with a dire picture of how these B.C. workers are feeling in terms of their job security.
  “I was in the industry as a logging contractor with my dad, and they’ve always had six months, eight mo
  
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• Can’t buy me love: Experts share Valentine’s advice for B.C. couples

  13-02-2026 02:30 via abbynews.com
  As Valentine’s Day approaches, many couples are starting to feel it in their pockets rather than in their hearts. Advertisements for jewelry, dining experiences, and gifts can make the day to celebrate love feel like a high-pressure sales pitch.
  According to two psychology professors at the University of Victoria, this day does not have to be extravagant to be meaningful. Instead, they remind those in love to revisit their relationships and get a reality health check done.
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• B.C. counsellors are reimagining access to mental health care

  13-02-2026 02:00 via abbynews.com
  Victoria based clinical counsellor Christa Martel was driving to Montreal when her long-time friend called her to talk about a crisis she was experiencing.
  By the time she finished the three hour phone conversation, she was exhausted and alarmed.
  She didn’t mind helping a friend and directing them towards the necessary therapy, but she wondered how someone else without access to a clinical counsellor would decide where to get help.
  “Do we really not have resources that teach people h
  
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• 3 total violations issued against B.C. ostrich farm

  13-02-2026 02:00 via abbynews.com
  On top of losing its entire herd of more than 300, Universal Ostrich Farms was issued three violations by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
  The Edgewood farm has challenged the Health of Animals violations, two of which each come with a $10,000 penalty. It has been successful in one.
  The first came in December 2024, that Universal Ostrich failed to notify the nearest veterinary inspector of the presence of a reportable disease or toxic substance, or any fact indicating its presence. Th
  
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• Fraser Valley Regional District reminds residents of the Disaster Financial Assistance deadline

  13-02-2026 01:43 via abbynews.com
  There are about two months still to go before the April 13 application deadline closes for Disaster Financial Assistance, but a little reminder went online recently from the Fraser Valley Regional District.
  “Residents affected by overland flooding that occurred from Dec. 10 to Dec. 19,” can submit a DFA application, the FVRD said.
  Atmospheric river events hit the Fraser Valley with plumes of moisture over several days in December 2025, inundating City of Chilliwack and Fraser Valley
  
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• Edmonton rallies to knock off hosts in B.C. pee wee hockey tourney opener

  13-02-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  There was no quit in these soldiers from northern Alberta.
  The Edmonton KC Lancers rallied three times from two-goal deficits to defeat the hometown tournament hosts, the Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs, 5-4 in overtime in the opening game of the 53rd Vernon Coca Cola Classic Pee Wee Hockey Tournament Thursday, Feb. 12, at Kal Tire Place North.
  Kaiden Brodyk’s second goal of the game at 2:50 of extra time gave the Lancers the comeback victory.
  The tournament could not have started better for
  
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• ‘Unimaginable pain’: B.C. Lt.-Gov. mourns Tumbler Ridge shootings in amended throne speech

  12-02-2026 23:25 via abbynews.com
  The B.C. legislature was far quieter than normal as the session opened in the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the usual pomp and celebration that accompanies the delivery of the throne speech was cancelled in favour of a more sombre presentation.
  Instead of the normal speech outlining the government’s legislative priorities that was scheduled for Thursday afternoon (Feb. 12), Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia dedicated abbreviated remarks to the people of Tumbler Ridge, who she said ar
  
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• RCMP, families release names, photos to honour Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

  12-02-2026 22:20 via abbynews.com
  In wake of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, many support services are available to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 310-Mental Health Support at 310-6789; Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868; Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988; KUU-US (Indigenous) Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717; Métis Crisis Line: 1-833-638-4722; Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868.
  B.C. RCMP have released the names and ages of the victims in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10.
  Eight people, ra
  
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• B.C. RCMP release names of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

  12-02-2026 22:20 via abbynews.com
  B.C. RCMP have released the names and ages of the victims in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10.
  The eight victims range in age from 11 to 39 years old.
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• COLUMN: Learning about historic horrors no longer a textbook lesson

  12-02-2026 22:13 via abbynews.com
  I don’t vacation like your everyday tourist.
  As a naturally inquisitive person, I set out on trips with the goal of learning more about the places I’m headed, to record things, and to share what I’ve learned. And yes, I’ll admit, that is a lot like being at work.
  It also means I have happily sacrificed beach time to visit not just the somewhat-touristy Pearl Harbour site, but also the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, in 2016. The latter is the where
  
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• Second edition of Fraser Valley Economic Summit set for May 21

  12-02-2026 20:49 via abbynews.com
  The Fraser Valley Business Coalition has announced its regional economic summit is returning in the spring
  The Fraser Valley Economic Summit, which last occurred in 2024, occurs in Abbotsford at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Evered Hall on Wednesday, May 21.
  The FVBC consists of the chambers of commerce of Abbotsford, Langley and Mission and was formed in March 2024. The idea behind the group is to work together to align regional leadership, elevate shared priorities, and help deli
  
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• Judge scolds Surrey cops for an ‘inexplicable’ failure related to 2024 shooting investigation

  12-02-2026 20:45 via abbynews.com
  A B.C. Supreme Court judge has upbraided Surrey Police for an “inexplicable” failure to properly investigate the contents of a cellphone in connection with a 2024 shooting in Surrey as he granted a USB’s continued detention to April.
  Justice Eric Gottardi denied the Crown’s application for the Surrey Police Service to retain the device for another four months – to June 1 – but, “albeit reluctantly,” extended the detention order to April 1.
  The cour
  
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• How Mission’s institutions are using artificial intelligence

  12-02-2026 20:13 via abbynews.com
  From the hospital to city hall to the classroom, artificial intelligence is making its way into Mission’s foremost institutions.
  The City of Mission, Fraser Health, Mission RCMP, and Mission Public School District are all using AI in different ways.
  Both Mission RCMP and Mission Memorial Hospital are piloting AI projects, while city and school district staff can use generative AI for various tasks, so long as that use is acknowledged.
  At the school district level, MPSD superintendent Angus
  
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• Semi sought in fatal pedestrian crash in Vernon

  12-02-2026 19:40 via abbynews.com
  UPDATE 10:30 a.m.A pedestrian was hit, and killed, by a vehicle that failed to remain on scene in Vernon Thursday morning.
  Highway 6 was closed to traffic Feb. 12 while police investigated the crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old man.
  Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, Vernon Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance Service were called around 7:25 a.m. to a report of a deceased person lying in the eastbound lanes of Highway 6 near the 27th Street intersection.
  Investigators determined the pedestrian was in
  
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• VIDEO: B.C.’s first cancer physiatrist improving patients’ lives with movement

  12-02-2026 19:23 via abbynews.com
  BC Cancer Kelowna is improving outcomes for patients by implementing movement and exercise from the moment of diagnosis.
  Dr. Lauren Capozzi is based in Kelowna and the first cancer physiatrist in the province, as well as one of nine in Canada. She launched the new referral-based program in September 2025 and has helped more than 100 patients.
  Capozzi said she works closely with the oncology team as well as physical and occupational therapists, dieticians, and other health professionals on the fu
  
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• Canada begins Olympic men’s hockey tourney with 5-0 thumping of Czechia

  12-02-2026 19:04 via abbynews.com
  Canada’s men’s hockey squad is off and running at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
  Connor McDavid had three assists and Macklin Celebrini, Mark Stone, Bo Horvat, Nathan MacKinnon and Nick Suzuki scored single goals as Canada beat Czechia 5-0 on Thursday. Captain Sidney Crosby added two helpers for the winners, while goalie Jordan Binnington picked up the shutout, making 26 saves.
  Lukas Dostal took the loss in goal for Czechia, stopping 32 of 36 shots.
  The teams battled t
  
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• Police: Rollover crash in Abbotsford might be connected to road rage

  12-02-2026 18:16 via abbynews.com
  A rollover crash Thursday morning (Feb. 12) on Highway 1 in Abbotsford might be connected to a road-rage incident, poice say.
  Sgt. Paul Walker, media officer with the Abbotsford Police Department, said officers responded to the collision at 5:20 a.m. A westbound vehicle had rolled into the median near Atkinson Road, and the driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  “Early indications suggest the collision may be connected to a possible road‑rage incident
  
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• Adel Gamar to give keynote speech at Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards

  12-02-2026 17:52 via abbynews.com
  Leadership expert Adel Gamar is the keynote speaker for the upcoming annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards in Abbotsford.
  The awards take place Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 p.m., at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre (36035 North Parallel Rd.).
  Archway Community Services presents the event in partnership with Chilliwack Community Services, Mission Community Services, the Langley New Directions English Language School and the City of Abbotsford.
  Gamar is an internationally respected lea
  
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• Female pedestrian, 81, dead after collision in Surrey

  12-02-2026 16:40 via abbynews.com
  An 81-year-old woman is dead after a fatal collision in Surrey Wednesday.
  Surrey Police Service is investigating the fatal crash, which occurred in the Whalley neighbourhood around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening (Feb. 11).
  A vehicle was eastbound in the 13800-block of 102 Avenue when it collided with an 81-year-old female pedestrian, SPS said in a release.
  Surrey Fire Services, BC Emergency Health Services, and SPS Frontline members attended the scene. Despite life-saving measures, the pedestrian s
  
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