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• Abbotsford’s Samara Mason signs with Okanagan College women’s basketball program

  20-03-2023 19:07 via abbynews.com
  
  Grade 12 Yale Secondary student joins Coyotes after excellent high school career with the LionsThe post Abbotsford’s Samara Mason signs with Okanagan College women’s basketball program appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘It blew me away’: Ex-colleague of slain Lumby mother supporting family in big way

  05-06-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  As the trial of Vitali Stefanski rolls on in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops, efforts are mounting to provide support for the family of his suspected victim, Tatjana Stefanski.
  And a former co-worker of the slain Lumby mother is stepping up to double fundraising amounts for the family.
  Jen de Bourcier launched an online GoFundMe campaign in support of Tatjana’s partner, Jason Gaudreault, and Tatjana’s two children over whom Gaudreault holds legal guardianship.
  De Bourcier has known th
  
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• Lytton plays host to emerging leaders from across Canada

  05-06-2026 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  On May 29, the Village of Lytton played host to 14 participants from across Canada who were taking part in the annual Governor General Canadian Leadership Conference.
  The conference brings together emerging leaders from business, labour, government, NGOs, education, and the cultural sector. The aim of the two-week event is to broaden participants’ perspectives on work, leadership, their communities, and the country.
  The theme of this year’s conference was “Leading Canada’
  
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• B.C. hockey icon’s story garners honours on both sides of border

  05-06-2026 05:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Two writings. Two honours. Two countries. One subject.
  Vernon elementary school teacher Chad Soon’s desire to have Vernon hockey player Larry Kwong’s story reach out to new audiences is working.
  Soon’s article, The Legend of Larry Kwong and his Legions, won the B.C. Historical Federation’s Anne and Philip Yandle Best Article Award. It’s the story about Kwong becoming the first Chinese-Canadian player in the NHL.
  The story profiles Kwong, who grew up in Vernon, where
  
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• Locked out Kelowna daycare files suit against landlord, property manager

  05-06-2026 02:15 via abbynews.com
  
  After more than 80 families were locked out of the childcare facility ProducKIDvity, at The Block on Bernard Avenue, on May 29, the daycare has filed a civil suit against the landlord and property manager.
  Parents arrived at the daycare to find the doors locked and a letter posted in the foyer of the building, stating that “the landlord had made the difficult decision to end the tenancy agreement with ProducKIDvity.”
  According to parents who spoke to Black Press Media, they received
  
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• Savour the docuseries brings Victoria live-fire dining to the screen

  05-06-2026 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Victoria-based live-fire dining turns cinematic storytelling as Savoured Here launches this month, going public in September.Savour the Wild – the immersive dining experience founded by chef Colton Armstrong-Ashley and creative director Saman Rezapour – stars in a new six-part documentary series exploring the people, landscapes and food culture shaping Vancouver Island.Backed by Telus Storyhive, each 25-minute episode profiles the chefs, Indigenous knowledge keepers, farmers, forager
  
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• Premier David Eby presents a path in B.C.’s fate at Indigenous conference

  05-06-2026 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Premier David Eby depicted a British Columbia at a crossroads between falling divided or succeeding together, in his keynote address at Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference.
  On Wednesday, June 3, Eby took the podium for a keynote address during the first day of the three-day event held in Nanaimo.
  “Our fates are tied, whether we are Indigenous or non-Indigenous in British Columbia, if we are successful we will all benefit as a province, there is no question about it,” Eby sai
  
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• Premier David Eby presents a path for B.C.’s fate at Indigenous conference

  05-06-2026 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Premier David Eby depicted a British Columbia at a crossroads between falling divided or succeeding together, in his keynote address at Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference.
  On Wednesday, June 3, Eby took the podium for a keynote address during the first day of the three-day event held in Nanaimo.
  “Our fates are tied, whether we are Indigenous or non-Indigenous in British Columbia, if we are successful we will all benefit as a province, there is no question about it,” Eby sai
  
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• Longtime school trustee Shirley Wilson enters Abbotsford city council race

  05-06-2026 01:16 via abbynews.com
  
  Perennial Abbotsford school trustee Shirley Wilson has announced she is entering the race for city council this October.
  Wilson has spent more than 20 years as a trustee in Abbotsford and also serves as both the chair and vice-chair on the board of education.
  She stated that she wants to use that experience to better serve the entire community.
  “After six elected terms, I want to share my professional and elected experience, competencies, and skills across the broader municipality,”
  
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• Vancouver airport expecting 88,000 passengers daily during FIFA World Cup

  05-06-2026 01:11 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver International Airport is expecting up to a 10-per-cent increase in passengers volumes during FIFA World Cup compared to the same period in 2025.
  Between June 8 and July 12, passenger volumes are expected to hit 2.7 million or nearly 88,000 people per day, YVR said during a news conference Wednesday (June 3). The airport says that it would be a five-to-10-per-cent increase compared to the same period last year.
  The highest passenger volumes are expected in the days before and after a ma
  
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• Henry Jacobs Jr.

  05-06-2026 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Henry Jacobs Jr.
  Born to parents: Henry Jacobs Sr. and Mary Jacobs in New Westminster, BC. Canada on May 31, 1931. He passed away peacefully in the Abbotsford Hospital on May 26, 2026 just 5 days short of his 95th birthday.
  He is survived by his one sister (Mary Goodman), 2 daughters (Rosina Schroeder, Patsy Bartsch) and one son (Joseph Jacobs), 5 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Lor
  
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• Richmond RCMP officer charged with theft, breach of trust

  05-06-2026 00:28 via abbynews.com
  
  A Richmond RCMP constable has been charged with theft and breach of trust.
  Const. Jae Suk Choi is facing two charges: one count of theft under $5,000, contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code and one count of breach of trust, contrary to section 122, the B.C. Prosecution Service announced Thursday (June 4).
  The charges stem from an alleged incident in Richmond on Christmas Day 2025. It was investigated by the Coquitlam RCMP.
  Choi’s first court appearance is scheduled for June 16 in
  
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• Margaret Commodore, first First Nations woman in Yukon cabinet, dies at 93

  05-06-2026 00:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Margaret Commodore, a former Yukon cabinet minister whose leadership opened political doors for Indigenous women across Canada, died June 1 at 93.
  Her death prompted tributes from political leaders and those she mentored, who say her influence continues to shape the territory’s political landscape.
  Commodore was first elected in 1982 and went on to win three more terms, representing Whitehorse North Centre and later Whitehorse Centre as a member of the Yukon New Democratic Party until 1996
  
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• Nisga’a Nation says Alberta hasn’t consulted about possible pipeline routes in territory

  05-06-2026 00:09 via abbynews.com
  
  The Nisga’a Lisims government says it has not been contacted by the Alberta government on possible pipeline routes, despite reports of proposals involving the nation’s territory.
  “We can confirm that the Nisga’a Lisims government has held no discussions with Alberta and the federal government about any oil pipeline proposals,” a June 2 statement from the nation says.
  The Nisga’a were responding to reports from CBC News of leaked documents that show three propo
  
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• Circus band, Latin folk music, live painting coming to Chilliwack Mural Festival

  05-06-2026 00:05 via abbynews.com
  
  It’ll be a “dynamic mix” of artists who will entertain people during the Chilliwack Mural Festival this year.
  Organizers have announced the lineup of musicians, entertainers and activities for the free event which runs Aug. 14-15.
  “We’re thrilled to bring such a dynamic mix of performers to this year’s festival—from rock and soul to Latin folk, circus, country and beyond,” said Lise Oakley, executive director of the Chilliwack Community Arts Counci
  
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• Maternity diversion from Ridge Meadows Hospital coming this weekend

  05-06-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  There is a maternity diversion coming to Ridge Meadows Hospital this weekend.
  Fraser Health has announced that due to a gap in obstetrician-gynecologist coverage at the Maple Ridge facility, a maternity diversion will be in place from Friday, June 5 at 8 a.m. until Monday, June 8 at 8 a.m.
  Expectant mothers who are in labour or have a pregnancy concern are asked to please call the maternity unit at 604-463-4111 before going to the hospital, and staff will direct them to the appropriate hospital
  
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• Abbotsford police found not responsible for woman falling off overpass

  04-06-2026 23:40 via abbynews.com
  
  After a month of going through evidence and talking to witnesses, the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has determined that the Abbotsford Police Department was not at fault for a woman falling off an overpass last month.
  The incident occurred on the evening of May 1 on the Old Yale Road overpass above Highway 11.
  Police responded to calls about a woman standing on the outside of the safety railing at around 11 p.m., and officers made an attempt to talk to the person and convince her
  
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• Vancouver Goldeneyes submit protected player list ahead of PWHL expansion

  04-06-2026 22:13 via abbynews.com
  
  The Vancouver Goldeneyes have protected three players to complete Phase 1 of the PWHL’s Expansion Roster Distribution Process.
  On Wednesday, June 3, all eight teams had to submit its three protected players list, stopping the league’s four expansion teams – Hamilton, Detroit, San Jose, and Las Vegas – from selecting those players ahead of the Expansion Team Foundational Signing Period (Phase 2), beginning on Friday, June 5 at 9 a.m. Pacific time.
  The Goldeneyes three prot
  
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• Kelowna grad receives $120K scholarship to pursue engineering

  04-06-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  An École Kelowna Secondary (KSS) student has earned a prestigious scholarship to help her pursue a career pathway in engineering.
  Shaeyllan Beardmore has been selected to receive a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study engineering physics at the University of Calgary.
  A graduate of KSS, Beardmore will be entering the UofC engineering physics program this fall.
  Beardmore was nominated by KSS for her outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements over her years at the school
  
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• BC Chamber of Commerce endorses crime policy shaped by Williams Lake businesses

  04-06-2026 21:28 via abbynews.com
  
  The Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce’s policy resolution addressing the growing impact of repeat non-violent crime on businesses and communities recently received unanimous support from chambers and boards of trade across B.C.
  “Addressing the Economic Impact of Repeat Non-Violent Crime” was presented by chamber board president Vanessa Riplinger at this week’s 74th BC Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting and conference in Fort St. John where it was supp
  
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• BC Cancer Foundation canvassers visiting Abbotsford this month

  04-06-2026 21:17 via abbynews.com
  
  The BC Cancer Foundation has announced that door-to-door canvassers will be making appearances in Abbotsford this month.
  The canvassers will introduce locals to the BCCF and its monthly donor program, but they will not be accepting cash donations at the door. Instead, canvassers will invite residents to take part in the organization’s monthly giving program.
  Once an interested individual has signed up for program they will receive an email confirmation immediately. For security and safety
  
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• Dog dies in Sooke house fire, 5 people displaced

  04-06-2026 21:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Five people have been displaced, and one dog has died after a house fire in Sooke’s Town Centre on the afternoon of June 3.
  Emergency crews responded to the structure fire on Felton Lane at about 4:10 p.m. Two occupants of the single-family home were safely evacuated and treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
  The fire caused significant damage to the property, but firefighters prevented it from spreading to neighbouring properties.
  Members of Sooke Fire Rescue had assistance from the O
  
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• Former NHL enforcer charged with assaulting Maple Ridge taxi driver

  04-06-2026 20:45 via abbynews.com
  
  A former NHL enforcer who was nicknamed “The Missing Link” during his playing days has been charged with assaulting a cab driver in Maple Ridge.
  Maple Ridge RCMP advised on June 4 that charges have now been laid against the suspect involved in an “unprovoked assault” on a taxi driver that occurred in Maple Ridge on Sept. 17, 2025.
  Link Gaetz, 57, from Mission, has been charged with assault and mischief under $5,000.
  Gaetz was one of the toughest fighters in the NHL, dropp
  
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• Sumas First Nation gets $15,000 to improve bond between Elders and youth

  04-06-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The province wants to help bring Elders and Indigenous youth closer together through the use of age-friendly grants, with the latest round of funding including $15,000 for Sumas First Nation.
  With the help of this grant, Sumas First Nation plans to host various events and programs meant to strengthen the connection between the local Elders and younger community members.
  Some of these initiatives include fire-side stories and meals, land tours, and ceremony protocol advisory sessions.
  BC Healthy
  
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• Kelowna school breaks record for largest B.C. high school fundraiser in history

  04-06-2026 20:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Okanagan Mission Secondary (OKM) students have made history by hosting the largest fundraiser ever completed by a public school in British Columbia.
  ​The Relay for Life at the Kelowna high school raised more than $100,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society, crushing their $70,000 goal while also raising awareness around the importance of cancer research.
  ​Grade 12 student and event chair, London McDougall, spent months organizing the event with other leadership classmates, even inviting
  
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• BREAKING: B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy facing sexual assault charge

  04-06-2026 18:21 via abbynews.com
  
  Independent B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy is facing a charge of sexual assault.
  Kealy was charged Wednesday (June 3) for alleged offences that occurred between Jan. 1 and Sept. 20, 2024, according to a statement release by the B.C. Prosecution Service Thursday. He is the MLA for Peace River North.
  B.C.’s Court Services Online shows Kealy is expected in Fort St. John court on July 6.
  Gail Barnes was appointed on Feb. 9 as a special prosecutor involving an investigation from the North District Princ
  
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• Police seek witnesses to Highway 11 crash in Abbotsford

  04-06-2026 18:18 via abbynews.com
  
  The Abbotsford Police Department is asking for witnesses to come forward in relation to a crash Monday (June 1) that resulted in a person being airlifted to hospital.
  The single-vehicle collision occurred at around 12:15 a.m. on Highway 11 at Townshipline Road.
  Media relations officer Sgt. Paul Walker said early indications are that the black Chrysler 300 was travelling east on Townshipline, west of Highway 11, when it lost control in a turn, struck a concrete barrier and crossed over the highwa
  
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• Royals crowned best in B.C., a historic first for Vernon school

  04-06-2026 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  It was a save for the history books.
  Vernon Christian Royals senior girls soccer keeper Lente Delport, a Grade 11 student, dove to her right to stop the sixth penalty kick from Kelowna’s Aberdeen Hall Gryphons.
  With that save, Delport gave the Royals and school its first B.C. Senior Girls provincial championship in school history in any sport.
  “Lente played fantastic all week, earning herself the Golden Glove as the goalkeeper of the tournament after completing four clean sheets out
  
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• Abbotsford police search for missing 16-year-old boy

  04-06-2026 16:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 16-year-old.
  According to a social media post from the Abbotsford Police Department, Ibrahim Haj Hamoud was last seen at approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday (June 3) in the 32200 block of Peardonville Road.
  Hamoud is described as a 5’4, 92-lb Middle Eastern boy with black medium-length curly hair and brown eyes. Police say his clothing at the time of his disappearance is unknown.
  Those with information are urged to co
  
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• A better way to train your dog than saying “no” all the time

  04-06-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Anyone who has lived with a dog has probably caught themselves saying “no” dozens of times a day. “No” for jumping, barking, pulling on leash or counter surfing.
  While the word may interrupt the behaviour in the moment, it often fails to teach the dog what they should be doing instead.
  Think about it this way. Imagine you’re at work and your manager walks up to you and says, “you’re doing your job wrong,” and then walks away. No explanation. No gui
  
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