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• Abbotsford’s Tradex ‘virtually sold out’

  11-07-2019 19:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Plans for expansion under consideration, council hears
  
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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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• The alpha dog myth is based on outdated science

  12-02-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  I often get calls from dog guardians who are genuinely worried that their dog is trying to “take over” the household. They’ll describe situations in which the dog won’t let them on the bed or sofa. Almost always, the conclusion is the same: “They’re trying to be the alpha.”
  It’s an understandable assumption, but it’s also one that’s rooted in outdated science.
  The idea of the “alpha dog” comes from a long-standing myth about
  
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• B.C. family’s deaths ruled homicide-suicide by Coroner’s jury

  12-02-2026 10:30 via abbynews.com
  A coroner’s inquest into the deaths of a Prince Rupert family in 2023 has concluded after the jury found that homicide and suicide were the causes of death.
  The jury found that Christopher Duong died of self-inflicted wounds to the neck and middle of the arm, while his wife, Janet Nguyen, and their two children, Alexander and Harlan’s deaths were all classified as homicide.
  Homicide is a classification or manner of death assigned by the BC Coroners Service, defined as “death du
  
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• Community mourns shooting victims at B.C. Legislature vigil

  12-02-2026 05:55 via abbynews.com
  “It’s hard.”
  The words echoed through the Legislature grounds as Speaker Raj Chouhan fought back tears while delivering a speech at a vigil as the country mourns the lives of those that were killed in a mass shooting in a Tumbler Ridge school on Tuesday.
  “Nobody ever imagined that something [this] tragic could happen in a town like Tumbler Ridge, where kids are sent to school to learn. They were in the classroom getting ready for a brighter future,” Chouhan told the
  
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• ‘One big family’: Tumbler Ridge mayor calls for continued support after shooting

  12-02-2026 05:19 via abbynews.com
  Mayor Darryl Krakowka describes Tumbler Ridge as “one big family,” and that family is going to need to continued support as the northeastern B.C. community grapples with the fallout of one of the worst mass shootings in the province’s history.
  Politicians – across all levels of government and party lines – are in Tumbler Ridge Wednesday night (Feb. 11) in the wake of the deadly shootings the day before.
  Eight people were killed across two locations: Tumbler Ridge Se
  
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• 50 years later, 2 new books reveal why 1976 rocked for KISS and Rush

  12-02-2026 03:37 via abbynews.com
  I was a big KISS fan as a preteen kid, then discovered Rush a few years later. In different ways, both bands — one a trio of talented yet humble Ontarians, the other a foursome of shock-rock trailblazers from New York — made music that has echoed through the decades.
  Now, early in 2026, two new Quarto Publishing books by different authors document the pivotal rock year of 1976 when both Rush and KISS began to have some commercial success, the year after the two bands had toured the S
  
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• Yukon RCMP probe social media post at high school, no threat found

  12-02-2026 02:02 via abbynews.com
  The Whitehorse RCMP responded to Porter Creek Secondary School on Feb. 11, 2026, after receiving a report of a concerning social media post involving a student.
  Police say the report came in at approximately 12:52 p.m., prompting officers to “immediately” begin an uttering‑threats investigation and attend the school for the safety of students and staff.
  According to the RCMP, the investigation determined there was no direct threat to public safety. Officers remained at the scho
  
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• Calgary soccer club Wild about B.C. keeper

  12-02-2026 01:45 via abbynews.com
  The Calgary Wild are nuts about their latest signing.
  Vernon’s Molly Race – who was born in Cowtown – will continue her professional soccer career in the city of her birth as she inked a deal with the Calgary Wild FC of the Northern Super League Monday, Feb. 9.
  The Northern Super League is the top-division professional women’s soccer league in Canada.
  A graduate of W.L. Seaton Secondary, Race played for the UBC Okanagan Heat from 2020 to 2022, then spent three years playi
  
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• ‘Restore Main Street’ B.C. Conservative candidate’s message to the Okanagan

  12-02-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  Former B.C. cabinet minister Iain Black is in the race for the Province’s Conservative leadership.
  With former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad stepped down from his role last December; no fewer than ten candidates are looking to unite the party under their vision.
  With his experience leading in the public and private sectors, Black believes he is the right person for the job.
  From 2005 until 2011, Black was MLA of the Port Moody-Coquitlam riding for the B.C. Liberals. During this time
  
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• VIDEO: Vancouver FC prepares for second round against Mexico’s Cruz Azul

  12-02-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  Vancouver FC head coach Martin Nash wants to put more pressure on Cruz Azul in their second Concacaf Champions Cup match.
  “I think we gotta get more pressure [on them] and try to turn the ball over more, and try to get them when they’re maybe disorganized.” Nash said during a virtual media availability session on Wednesday with VFC midfielder Nicolás Mezquida
  “It’s just a great opportunity for us to go out, work hard and see if we can, you know, get a goal in
  
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• 2 Tumbler Ridge victims transported to Lower Mainland for care: Health ministry

  11-02-2026 23:05 via abbynews.com
  B.C.’s health ministry says the emergency response to the Tumbler Ridge schools shooting included ground ambulances, advanced care paramedics and two B.C. Emergency Health Service (BCEHS) air ambulances.
  Alberta’s Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) also responded. Black Press has reached out to STARS for details.
  The RCMP said on Wednesday morning that nine people were killed and 27 were injured.
  According to the health ministry update, BCEHS provided care to patients on site, t
  
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• UPDATED: Eby cancels typical throne speech, Tumbler Ridge day of mourning to be held

  11-02-2026 22:27 via abbynews.com
  Premier David Eby will not deliver his planned throne speech to the Lieutenant Governor on Thursday, Feb. 12, due to Tuesday’s mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge.
  The B.C. legislature will instead hold a moment of silence, followed by a 2 p.m. speech by Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia that will focus on the tragedy. The “legally required procedures” will then be carried out to open the legislative session.
  B.C. is also declaring Thursday a day of mourning.
  Cocchia’s remarks will still
  
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• UPDATED: B.C. cancels typical throne speech, Tumbler Ridge day of mourning to be held

  11-02-2026 22:27 via abbynews.com
  Premier David Eby will not be having the Lieutenant Governor deliver his planned throne speech on Thursday, Feb. 12, due to Tuesday’s mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge.
  The B.C. legislature will instead hold a moment of silence, followed by a 2 p.m. speech by Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia that will focus on the tragedy. The “legally required procedures” will then be carried out to open the legislative session.
  B.C. is also declaring Thursday a day of mourning.
  Cocchia’s remarks wil
  
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• Eby not delivering planned throne speech, Tumbler Ridge day of mourning to be held

  11-02-2026 22:27 via abbynews.com
  Premier David Eby will not deliver the throne speech as planned on Thursday, Feb. 12, due to the tragedy at Tumbler Ridge.
  The B.C. legislature will instead hold a moment of silence followed by remarks by Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia. The “legally required procedures” will then be delivered to open the legislative session.
  The RCMP gave the latest update on the Tumbler Ridge school shooting on Wednesday morning, telling reporters nine people are confirmed to have died, including the shoote
  
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• Black History Month celebrated at Abbotsford event

  11-02-2026 22:11 via abbynews.com
  The Diversity Education team at Archway Community Services holds an event on Thursday, Feb. 12 for Black History Month.
  Many Voices, One City takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium at 32315 South Fraser Way.
  The event will highlight community leadership, lived experience, and the contributions of Black and newcomer communities across Abbotsford.
  The evening features the following panelists:
  • Ryan Leonard — executive director of the Abbotsford Downtown Busine
  
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• 2 people arrested after alleged robbery and assaults in Hope

  11-02-2026 21:54 via abbynews.com
  Two people have been arrested in connection to an alleged robbery and alleged assaults that recently occurred in Hope.
  Hope RCMP were on scene Monday night (Feb. 9) at a Hope hotel after two men entered the premises, allegedly assaulted an employee and fled the scene with hotel items.
  Police were then called to an alleged assault that took place Tuesday morning (Feb. 10) at a residence in Hope. Officers found a man injured inside the home and located another man who was being treated for injurie
  
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• Death toll in Tumbler Ridge school shooting corrected to 9, suspect identified

  11-02-2026 20:50 via abbynews.com
  RCMP have identified the suspect in the deadly Tumbler Ridge school shooting as an 18-year-old resident of the community. As well police have corrected the number of people killed.
  Police provided the latest update at B.C. RCMP headquarters in Surrey Wednesday morning (Feb. 11), nearly 24 hours since they first issued the emergency alert for the northeastern B.C. community after one of the worst mass shootings in B.C. history.
  Nine people are dead – including the suspect – across two
  
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• Provincial snowpack slightly below normal

  11-02-2026 20:32 via abbynews.com
  The latest snowpack levels for British Columbia show the snowpack is slightly lower than normal, and much higher than it was a year ago.
  However, some parts of the province are well below normal levels and have an increased risk for drought conditions this year.
  The information, from the provincial Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, was released on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and shows the Feb. 1 snow levels at 78 manual snow courses and 116 automated snow weather stations.
  Provincewide,
  
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• World leaders react to Tumbler Ridge shooting, Canada lowers flags to half-mast

  11-02-2026 20:15 via abbynews.com
  Condolences are pouring in from international leaders after the horrific school shooting in the small community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
  Prime Minister Mark Carney has directed all Canadian government buildings to lower flags to half-mast.
  “Following yesterday’s tragic shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., I have asked that Canada’s flag atop the Peace Tower, and across all government buildings, be flown at half-mast for the next seven days as our nation mourns with the community,&rd
  
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• VIDEO: B.C. player delivers glass-shattering hit in Saskatchewan

  11-02-2026 19:20 via abbynews.com
  Morgan Hackman is now certified Bronco Tough.
  The Vernon hockey player has earned himself a permanent spot on the Humboldt Broncos’ social media feeds for a glass-shattering hit in a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game Feb. 3 against the hometown Battlefords North Stars.
  The clean bodycheck came early in the first period of what would be a 3-2 Broncos loss to the Stars. Hackman puts Battlefords defenceman Alex Coventry through the glass.Coventry was not injured on the play, though it to
  
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• Journey of musical storytelling strolls onto B.C. stages

  11-02-2026 19:00 via abbynews.com
  An imaginative and musically-rich chamber musical is journeying into towns across the province.
  J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow is in Cranbrook Feb. 19, Creston Feb. 20 Nelson Feb. 21, Kelowna Feb. 23, Vernon Feb. 24 and Golden Feb. 26.
  The journey of musical storytelling is led by CBC’s Tom Allen.
  Part concert, part storytelling experience, J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow traces a pivotal moment in the early life of Johann Sebastian Bach, long before he became the revered
  
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