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• Abbotsford Legion donates $7,000 to two organizations

  16-03-2018 21:41 via abbynews.com
  
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• Valley Concert Society features Pacific Baroque Orchestra in Abbotsford

  09-10-2026 20:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Valley Concert Society features the Pacific Baroque Orchestra for its season-opening concert on Friday, Oct. 16.
  The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.
  The PBO is recognized as one of Canada’s most exciting and innovative ensembles performing early music. They are led by harpsichordist and director Alexander Weimann.
  A native of Germany, Weimann has performed with numerous ensembles throughout Europe and North America. He appears on close to 100 recordings. Under
  
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• Two suspects sought in ‘targeted’ Surrey shooting

  09-10-2026 20:06 via abbynews.com
  
  A “targeted” shooting outside a residential complex in South Surrey has police looking for two men in dark clothing who ran away from the scene.
  Surrey Police were called after a report of shots fired outside the complex, in the 100-block of 175A St. not far from the Pacific Highway border crossing, at about 6:51 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8.Police say two suspects, described as men wearing dark clothes, fled on foot after the shooting. A police search, including assistance from the Lowe
  
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• Three to hospital following overnight pile-up on Alex Fraser Bridge

  09-10-2026 19:57 via abbynews.com
  
  A multi-vehicle collision at the south end of the Alex Fraser Bridge sent three people to hospital Thursday (Oct. 8) night.
  Delta Fire Rescue, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and Delta Police responded following reports of a pileup involving up to eight vehicles just before midnight.
  The incident occurred in the southbound lanes, resulting in a multi-hour closure in that direction. Northbound traffic was reduced to a single lane.
  One person who attended the scene reported that the chaos beg
  
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• One found dead following White Rock fire

  09-10-2026 19:06 via abbynews.com
  
  The coroner, police and fire crews are investigating after a body was discovered following a fire Thursday (Oct. 8) morning at a commercial unit on White Rock’s Marine Drive.
  White Rock Fire Chief Brad Davie said crews responded to the Sunlight Market – in the 15700-block of Marine – at around 6:15 a.m. They found the fire in a mechanical room at the rear of the building.
  While they were able to extinguish it quickly, Davie said it was not immediately evident that someone had d
  
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• B.C. election: Eby vows to fast-track int’l medical grads, bring more docs to rural areas

  09-10-2026 18:50 via abbynews.com
  
  BC NDP leader David Eby was in Surrey on Friday (Oct. 9) with a promise to hire more doctors and nurses in the province and fast-track international medical graduates.
  He says an NDP government would open new health care clinics, extend hours for same-day appointments and train international medical graduates so they can practice in B.C.
  “Our plan will get qualified internationally trained doctors and nurses onto the front lines while we extend hours in clinics so it’s easier to get
  
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• Stankoven nets 3 as Hurricanes crush Vancouver Canucks 7-2

  09-10-2026 03:31 via abbynews.com
  
  A six-game road trip got off on the wrong foot for the Vancouver Canucks.
  Logan Stankoven scored three times and Andre Svechnikov added two more, leading the host Carolina Hurricanes to a 7-2 win over the Canucks in NHL action Thursday at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
  Mark Janikowski and K’Andre Miller also scored for the defending Stanley Cup champs (3-1-1), with Sean Walker adding four assists and Pyotr Kochetkov making 18 saves to earn the win in goal. Jake DeBrusk had both goals f
  
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• 2 Central Okanagan educators earn Prime Minister’s Award

  09-10-2026 02:50 via abbynews.com
  
  The Canadian government celebrates its educators with teaching excellence awards.On Oct. 5, two high school teachers in the Central Okanagan were recognized for their efforts in teaching the next generation with the Prime Minister’s Award.In Lake Country, Darcie Ramsey received the award under the category for Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Ramsey teaches chemistry at George Elliot Secondary School. Her certificate of achievement was awarded for her co-de
  
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• 12 years to life: Decision awaits in 2021 Naramata manslaughter sentencing

  09-10-2026 01:46 via abbynews.com
  
  Ekene Anigbo’s defence lawyers said he is on the right path to rehabilitation as they recommended a sentence of 12 to 14 years for the former gang member’s manslaughter conviction.
  Anigbo appeared in B.C. Supreme Court in Kelowna on Oct. 8 for the second day of his sentencing hearing. The 27-year-old was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter on Aug. 14 after standing trial for first-degree murder in the death of Naramata’s Kathleen Richardson.
  Justice Alison Beames fou
  
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• Abbotsford mayoral candidates go toe-to-toe in debate

  09-10-2026 00:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Three of four mayoral candidates shared their ideas on how to improve the city at the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce debate on Wednesday (Oct. 7).
  Sukhi Dhami, Paul Mahil, and Ross Siemens each fielded a series of questions on topics ranging from downtown safety to building permits.One of the biggest issues facing city hall, according to Dhami, is an abundance of red tape and political redundancy.
  “There’s a lot of overregulation at the City of Abbotsford,” said Dhami. “I
  
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• Heads up! Phones put pedestrians at increased risk: Vernon RCMP

  09-10-2026 00:20 via abbynews.com
  
  October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is reminding pedestrians and motorists that staying safe on our roads is a shared responsibility.
  As daylight hours decrease and weather conditions change, pedestrians become increasingly difficult to see. Distraction adds another layer of risk, and one simple action can make a significant difference – put your phone away.
  Looking down at a cellphone while walking distracts from seeing an approaching vehicle, noticing a
  
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• B.C. Conservatives polling as frontrunners 2 weeks ahead of election

  09-10-2026 00:20 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. Conservatives are starting to pull ahead in the race to become the next governing party of the province, the latest polling suggests.The Angus Reid Institute released a poll Monday indicating 48 per cent support for the Conservatives, up five percentage points. The poll had the B.C. NDP trailing the Conservatives by five points, with 43 per cent support.The NDP did gain seven points compared to the last Angus Reid poll, but it was the B.C. Greens and other marginal parties losing ground
  
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• Abbotsford council hopefuls discuss food security at final all-candidates meeting

  08-10-2026 23:51 via abbynews.com
  
  The second and final all-candidates meeting for council hopefuls saw the Archway Food Justice Program host a discussion on local food security priorities inside the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium on Monday (Oct. 5).
  Candidates were given the choice to answer one of four questions posed by organizers and did have time to prepare their answers in advance of the meeting. Sixteen of the 22 people running for council attended the meeting.Council candidates Les Barkman (incumbent), Matthew Cavacece, Kr
  
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• TRAFFIC: Slowdowns on both sides of Highway 7 near Agassiz

  08-10-2026 23:46 via abbynews.com
  
  Traffic is slow on the Lougheed Highway outside of Agassiz due to a vehicle incident.According to DriveBC, traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction between Mount Woodside Forest Service Road and Dyke Road west of Agassiz. Traffic control is in the area.
  
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• TRAFFIC: Normal traffic resumes near Agassiz following vehicle incident

  08-10-2026 23:46 via abbynews.com
  
  Update: 3:00 p.m.
  DriveBC states that traffic is flowing normally on the affected stretch of Highway 7.
  Original Story:Traffic is slow on the Lougheed Highway outside of Agassiz due to a vehicle incident.According to DriveBC, traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction between Mount Woodside Forest Service Road and Dyke Road west of Agassiz. Traffic control is in the area.
  
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• Abbotsford municipal election hub: Everything you need to know before voting

  08-10-2026 23:19 via abbynews.com
  
  As Abbotsford voters get set to hit the polls on Saturday, Oct. 17 for the municipal election, here’s where you can find everything in one place if you want to know more about the local candidates.
  Profiles on each local candidate can be found by clicking on their name.
  MAYOR
  • Sukhi Dhami• Paul Mahil
  • Dave Pellikaan
  • Ross Siemens
  COUNCIL (8 seats available)
  • Les Barkman
  • Matthew Cavacece
  • Patricia Driessen (Abbotsford Voice)
  • Carmen Fast Holle
  
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• B.C. NDP promises to freeze car insurance rates for 3 years

  08-10-2026 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. NDP is promising to freeze car insurance rates for three years if elected.
  Leader David Eby announced in Richmond Thursday (Oct. 8) that an NDP government would freeze ICBC rates for another three years against the backdrop of a banner that he said would show the difference in insurance rates between an NDP and a Conservative government.
  He said that under Leader Lorne Doerkson, the B.C. Conservatives would double car insurance costs in B.C.
  ICBC now not only breaks even, Eby said, but
  
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• Abbotsford mayoral candidates respond to issues

  08-10-2026 22:19 via abbynews.com
  
  A total of four candidates are vying to be Abbotsford’s mayor in the municipal election on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Abbotsford News asked them to answer the two following questions, each in 100 words or less: 1) Why are you running to be mayor of Abbotsford? and 2) What do you believe are the two biggest issues facing Abbotsford? Their answers are below.
  SUKHI DHAMI
  1) I’m running for mayor because I believe Abbotsford can do better. We’re a growing city, but in too many areas, w
  
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• Victoria candidate kicked from BC Conservatives after resurfaced social media posts

  08-10-2026 22:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate Joachim Agou has been kicked from the B.C. Conservatives following resurfaced social media posts dubbed as “horrific racism” from Surrey Centre NDP candidate Amna Shah.
  On Thursday, Oct. 8, Shah posted a number of screenshots on X of three of Agou’s social media posts, one sympathizing with Donald Trump, Elon Musk and other right-wing politicians from the U.S. and Europe, a second about London, U.K.’s Pakistani population and a third support
  
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• Conservatives promise $1K tax cut, Doerkson says in Surrey

  08-10-2026 21:21 via abbynews.com
  
  The Conservative Party of BC is promising to cut taxes by $1,000 if elected into government on October 24.
  Campaigning in Surrey for the second day in a row, on Thursday, October 8, party leader Lorne Doerkson said B.C.’s basic personal tax exemption would be raised to $32,000 from $13,216, the “most generous in Canada.”
  This, he said, would put $1,000 per year “back in the pockets of working British Columbians, and $2,000 for the average couple.”
  Doerkson said peop
  
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• B.C. Conservatives promise $1K tax cut, Doerkson says

  08-10-2026 21:21 via abbynews.com
  
  The Conservative Party of BC is promising to cut taxes by $1,000 if elected into government on October 24.
  Campaigning in Surrey for the second day in a row, on Thursday, October 8, party leader Lorne Doerkson said B.C.’s basic personal tax exemption would be raised to $32,000 from $13,216, the “most generous in Canada.”
  This, he said, would put $1,000 per year “back in the pockets of working British Columbians, and $2,000 for the average couple.”
  Doerkson said peop
  
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• ‘This is abnormal’: Clearwater residents note bear sightings and encounters in town

  08-10-2026 21:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Clearwater residents have been noting what some say is unusual bear activity in town this late summer and early fall.Stories from residents include a bear getting into a backyard freezer and pushing a door open, one tearing into a shed multiple times and another being scared off using a car.On Sept. 24, Clearwater resident Kathie Petrie posted to a local Facebook group saying a bear on Lodge Drive had gotten into their freezer and pushed the door open. The freezer was on their back porch.“
  
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• 3 horses en route to Langley’s Tbird killed in Highway 1 crash near Revelstoke

  08-10-2026 21:06 via abbynews.com
  
  Three horses died in a crash Tuesday, Oct. 6, while travelling across Canada to an event at Langley’s Thunderbird Show Park.
  Equestrian Canada and Thunderbird Show Park (tbird) announced the crash on Wednesday.
  “We mourn the loss of three horses, with the fourth having been immediately transported for veterinary treatment,” a statement from Equestrian Canada said.
  According to James Hood, a spokesperson for Equestrian Canada, the crash took place near Revelstoke.
  According to S
  
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• VIDEO: Visiting Wheat Kings edge out Giants in shootout

  08-10-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  It came down to a shootout at Langley Events Centre, and ultimately the visiting Wheat Kings edged out the victory over the Vancouver Giants Tuesday night.
  Spectators described it as a goaltending duel on display, where both the netminders were called outstanding, but Brandon’s Filip Ruzicka would earn the game’s first star for making 35 saves on 36 shots, and credit for helping secure his team’s 2-1 victory.
  The Giants thought they had scored first, but forward Joe Iginla&rsqu
  
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• Abbotsford driver charged in fatal Burnaby crash

  08-10-2026 19:56 via abbynews.com
  
  Nearly two years after a Burnaby crash killed an elderly couple, charges have now been laid, with an Abbotsford driver facing two counts of dangerous driving causing death.
  Adam Jones-Veneziano, 27, was driving down Boundary Road on Dec. 21, 2024, at approximately 4:50 a.m. when his vehicle collided with another vehicle at the Forest Street intersection.
  The 67-year-old woman and 71-year-old man in the other vehicle died at the scene.
  After a lengthy investigation by the Burnaby RCMP, charges we
  
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• Abbotsford school trustee candidates respond to The News

  08-10-2026 19:23 via abbynews.com
  
  A total of 20 candidates are competing for seven available Abbotsford school trustee seats in the 2026 municipal election on Saturday, Oct. 17.
  The Abbotsford News asked them to answer the following questions:
  1) What do you believe are the two biggest issues currently facing Abbotsford schools?
  2) Which school board decisions of the past term do you most strongly support, and which do you most disagree with?
  Candidates were asked to respond to each question in 50 words or less. Responses are re
  
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• Newspaper carriers saluted in historic Vernon photo

  08-10-2026 18:12 via abbynews.com
  
  We’d be nowhere without them.
  The Morning Star salutes its 62 carriers on 42 routes on this International Newspaper Carrier Day, Thursday, Oct. 8.
  The days comes during National Newspaper Week, and helps emphasize the vital role newspapers still play in communities.
  “Newspaper carriers, young and old, play a crucial part in ensuring that this important form of communication reaches us, come rain or shine,” said daysoftheyear.com.
  The importance of International Newspaper Carrie
  
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• Dr. Barry Kevin Friesen

  08-10-2026 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  1967 – 2026
  It is with great sadness, but also with deep gratitude for a life so well lived, that the family of Dr. Barry Kevin Friesen announces his peaceful passing at the age of 59.
  Barry was the beloved husband of Janice Friesen, his loving wife and partner of 32 years. He was a devoted father to Cassie (Blayne) Stam, Adam Friesen, Holly (Joseph) Takenaka, and Jack Friesen, and a proud and loving grandfather to Malachi and Elijah Takenaka.
  Barry is also lovingly reme
  
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• Donald Albert Labs

  08-10-2026 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Donald Albert Labs was born November 14, 1944 in Calgary, Alberta. He was predeceased by his father Arnold Labs, his mother Merle Labs, his sister Jeanette Delay, his brother Raymond Labs, and his companion, Alice Munroe. As well, his precious cat “Sweetems”
  Don moved to BC in the late 1960s and resided in the Abbotsford area until his passing on August 21, 2026.
  Don started his career in the TV repair business with Bestway TV in Calgary and ended his TV repair career with James Fras
  
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• Grain truck flips on Highway 1 in Abbotsford

  08-10-2026 15:58 via abbynews.com
  
  A fully-loaded grain truck overturned on Highway 1 in Abbotsford on Thursday morning (Oct. 8).According to a news release from the Abbotsford Police Department, no injuries have been reported due to the crash.Drive BC said the left lane is closed in both directions at the Sumas Way overpassand delays are expected.Police said earlier that the westbound on ramp on Highway 1 at Sumas Way was closed to accommodate open slow lane traffic during the morning commute.Drivers looking to enter Highway 1 w
  
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