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• B.C. rescue team and whale’s acrobatics help save it from dangerous entanglement

  26-10-2022 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
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• Kings of chess crowned at Abbotsford tournament

  20-08-2026 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Chess players of all ages and skill levels gathered at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre on Aug. 15 and 16 to compete in the second annual Grand Chess Classic.
  The tournament consisted of approximately 40 people, with a mix of both casual and professional players vying for the top prizes.
  Dozens of games of chess were played right in the centre of the mall and featured several notable individuals, including last year’s inaugural winner Raghav Nohria.
  The Fraser Valley Chess Academy CEO Umang Banat
  
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• Emergency crews called to another possible drowning at Cultus Lake

  20-08-2026 22:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Emergency responders were called to Cultus Lake for yet another possible drowning on Thursday.
  The call came in around 1:14 p.m. for the incident at Entrance Bay on Aug. 20.
  Initial reports stated the person was out of the water, but about 15 minutes later it was confirmed they were still in the water.
  Paramedics, RCMP and firefighters were all on scene and a dive team was heading into the lake.
  An air ambulance was grounded and ready to launch. It was only going to head to the site once the per
  
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• Woman in viral Abbotsford littering videos fined $1K

  20-08-2026 22:08 via abbynews.com
  
  Less than 72 hours after a couple of videos began widely circulating online showing a woman littering into local waterways, she has now been identified and fined.
  The viral videos were originally posted on Aug. 17, but the Abbotsford Police Department reported that the incidents shown on the clips originally took place in late July.
  In the videos, a woman is seen dumping items into the water at both Mill Lake and Blue Jay Elementary.
  After being alerted about the videos, police began working wit
  
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• B.C. and Washington fire crews continue to battle wildfire near Hope

  20-08-2026 22:07 via abbynews.com
  
  Firefighting efforts continue on both sides of the B.C.-Washington border for a wildfire near Ross Lake that began in July.
  The Border 2 Fire, also known as the Hozomeen Mountain Wildfire, is considered out of control. The fire began near Ross Lake due to lightning strikes on the Washington side of the border on July 17 and quickly moved across the border into Canada. The northern tip of Ross Lake is in Canada, southeast of Hope.
  BC Wildfire Service, US Forest Service and the North Cascades Nati
  
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• ‘Just in shock’: 13-year-old golfing phenom wins golf title in B.C. with playoff ace

  20-08-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A playoff was supposed to decide the Bear Mountain club championship, but Bentley Hoogerdyk decided it with one swing.
  The 13-year-old Langford golfer made a hole-in-one on the 10th hole at Bear Mountain Golf Club to win the club championship for the second straight year.13-year-old Bentley Hoogerdyk won his second straight Bear Mountain Golf Club Championship this past weekend.
  How did he win it?
  With a hole-in-one on the 10th hole. In a playoff.
  Story to come.
  (Courtesy of Tyler Hoogerdyk) pic
  
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• Province denies commercial wilderness school land use for East Sooke Park

  20-08-2026 21:42 via abbynews.com
  
  An application for a commercial outdoor education and wilderness training operation within East Sooke Park is “incompatible with the existing conservation, recreation and stewardship objectives of the area,” according to a decision from the province.One With Nature was established in 2020 and made its initial application in 2022. The provincial public comment period closed May 6.
  After considering a land use report, referral responses, public engagement results and First Nations cons
  
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• 4 Abbotsford dragon boaters to compete in France

  20-08-2026 20:44 via abbynews.com
  
  Four Abbotsford residents are packing their paddles and heading to Aix-les-Bains, France, to participate in the 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival from Aug. 24 to 30.
  Cathy Terpstra, Delrose Thomas, Heather Dyck and Rebecca Vanderhorst are members of the Fraser Valley Spirit Abreast breast cancer survivors’ dragon boat team.
  To form a full boat on the water, the local paddlers are joining forces with the Sunshine Dragons Abreast team, competing alongside hundreds of breast cance
  
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• Schedules released for Abbotsford’s CBC Bearcats basketball and volleyball teams

  20-08-2026 20:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Calendars for the Columbia Bible College Bearcats men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams are now officially filled in with the recent release of the Pacwest regular season schedules.
  The Bearcats open the basketball season by hosting the Langara Falcons on Thursday, Oct. 22. The women tip-off at 6 p.m., while the men get going at 8 p.m.
  The 2026-27 season is a significant one for the women’s program, as they are hosting the 2027 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Associati
  
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• UPDATE: Bald Range blaze near Summerland now 24,000 hectares

  20-08-2026 20:09 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 11:05 a.m.
  The Bald Range wildfire is now listed at 24,096 hectares by BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
  In BCWS’ latest update, which came at 10:34 a.m., all listed operations are the same on Wednesday’s.
  BCWS’ response is also the same.
  Original
  As the battle of the Bald Range wildfire continues, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said a combination of factors made some suppression efforts difficult on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
  Throughout Wednesday, BCWS experienced “hot and dry con
  
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• Theft of critical wildfire equipment hinders firefighting efforts in Summerland

  20-08-2026 19:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Amidst wildfire suppression efforts in Summerland, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is urging residents to be on the lookout for stolen critical equipment.
  In a press release by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), BCWS reported that critical wildfire suppression equipment, including pumps, have been stolen.
  “Theft of wildfire suppression equipment is affecting firefighting operations on the Bald Range Wildfire,” the release reads.
  “Officials emphasized that the equi
  
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• Heated Rivalry phenomenon heats up classrooms at B.C. capital’s university

  20-08-2026 19:35 via abbynews.com
  
  There’s no stopping the runaway success of Heated Rivalry.
  The tale of two rival hockey players who secretly fall in love has gone from page-turner to must-see TV — and now it is making the leap into classrooms at the University of Victoria (UVic).
  Two courses launching this fall will take a deep dive into the show’s themes and how they intersect with some of today’s most pressing issues.
  At UVic’s Faculty of Law, Heated Rivalry will be the focus of its Law 357: Que
  
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• Sextortion on the rise in Kelowna: RCMP

  20-08-2026 19:20 via abbynews.com
  
  The Kelowna RCMP is making the public aware that reports of sextortion is on the rise.
  Because of this, the RCMP is encouraging the public to learn how to recognize sextortion, protect themselves online, and know where to turn for help.
  “Sextortion, also known as sexual extortion, is a form of online blackmail where an offender threatens to share intimate images or videos of a victim unless they provide money, additional images, or other demands,” stated a Kelowna RCMP press release.
  
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• Police seek public help identifying vehicle connected to Sooke dog shooting

  20-08-2026 19:13 via abbynews.com
  
  Sooke RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting of two dogs last October.
  One of the dogs died from its injuries, while the second survived after being wounded.
  Police are looking to identify the occupants of a vehicle believed to have been in the area before and after the incident. CCTV footage captured a vehicle of interest, which investigators believe is a 2008 to 2010 Toyota Corolla.Anyone with information about the vehicle, it
  
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• Faith leaders meet in Abbotsford to strengthen relationships

  20-08-2026 18:42 via abbynews.com
  
  A recent gathering that was focused on strengthening relationships across Abbotsford’s diverse communities took place when a delegation of executive leaders from four of Abbotsford’s Sikh and Hindu faith organizations met with leaders of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).Leaders from the Khalsa Diwan Society Abbotsford, Gurdwara Kalgidhar Darbar Sahib, Gurdwara Baba Banda Singh Bahadar Sikh Society, and Vaishno Devi Mandir Abbotsford all participated in the meeting.
  According to a pr
  
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• Faith leaders come together to build bridges

  20-08-2026 18:42 via abbynews.com
  
  A recent gathering that was focused on strengthening relationships across Abbotsford’s diverse communities took place when a delegation of executive leaders from four of Abbotsford’s Sikh and Hindu faith organizations met with leaders of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).Leaders from the Khalsa Diwan Society Abbotsford, Gurdwara Kalgidhar Darbar Sahib, Gurdwara Baba Banda Singh Bahadar Sikh Society, and Vaishno Devi Mandir Abbotsford all participated in the meeting.
  According to a pr
  
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• Alberta driver caught going 142 km/h in a 70 zone on northern B.C. highway

  20-08-2026 18:14 via abbynews.com
  
  An Alberta driver got her vehicle impounded for seven days after police caught her excessively speeding on a northern B.C. highway.B.C. Highway Patrol stopped a black Chevrolet Trax on Highway 97, south of Taylor, on Aug. 13 around 12:45 p.m. after the vehicle was clocked going 142 km/h in a 70 zone, police said in a news release Thursday (Aug. 20).
  The 21-year-old woman from Athabasca was issued a $483 ticket for excessive speeding in addition to the seven-day impound.Police added she was also
  
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• More than 50 BCWS members continue to battle Bradley Creek wildfire in Vernon

  20-08-2026 14:51 via abbynews.com
  
  While the Bradley Creek wildfire has been classified as ‘being held’ for 12 days now, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to have a large presence on scene to get the blaze under control.
  In its latest update, which came on Wednesday, Aug. 19, around 2:30 p.m., BCWS has 47 firefighters, five pieces of heavy equipment, and two helicopters on scene.
  As of Thursday morning, Aug. 20, one evacuation order and two evacuation alerts remain in place.
  At the blaze, BCWS crews are continuing
  
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• From recovery to the podium: Cowichan’s Barry sets Canadian record at water ski worlds

  20-08-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Sixteen months after a concussion left her unable to water ski, North Cowichan’s Damaris Barry stood on the podium with a silver medal at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.
  Still battling overstimulation from a concussion, Barry competed for Team Canada at the championships in Calgary from July 19 to 26. Competing in the women’s over-65 jump event, she leapt 14.3 metres (47 feet) to earn the silver medal, becoming the first Canadian woman in her age group to establis
  
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• Difficult terrain, ‘stubborn fire behaviour’ causing challenges at Bald Range blaze near Summerland

  20-08-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  
  As the battle of the Bald Range wildfire continues, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said a combination of factors made some suppression efforts difficult on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
  Throughout Wednesday, BCWS experienced “hot and dry conditions” which led to increased fire activity. At this time, the fire is listed at 22,693 hectares.
  “Difficult terrain coupled with stubborn fire behaviour in the south and western portions of the fire is challenging suppression efforts,” stated BCW
  
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• Accused testifies he feared for his life in Grand Forks manslaughter trial

  20-08-2026 06:36 via abbynews.com
  
  The man accused of a 2023 Grand Forks area death took the stand at his manslaughter trial on Wednesday, detailing the moments leading up to and after he pulled the trigger of his gun.
  Sean Tiessen, 47, is facing one count of manslaughter in the death of Joshua Lockwood, 33, following an incident that took place at a home shared by the two and Lockwood’s girlfriend, Keera Roberts, after midnight on April 16, 2023.
  Tiessen is claiming self-defence.
  Court hears two audio recordings
  Wednesday
  
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• Expect smoke, flame overnight as crews remain on scene of Summerland wildfire

  20-08-2026 06:00 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 9 p.m.
  The Bald Range wildfire remains active on Wednesday night, with northwesterly winds gusting up to 30 km/hr.
  Despite some residents being allowed to return home on Tuesday, as the evacuation order was downgraded to an alert, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is warning those in the area to expect to see smouldering ground flames as well as smoke from within the perimeter of the blaze over the coming weeks.
  Overnight on Wednesday, BCWS small-scale ignitions willl be underway on the nor
  
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• Potential for aggressive behaviour at Brunswick Complex fire in Fraser Canyon

  20-08-2026 05:47 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 8:35 p.m.
  Warmer and drier weather conditions anticipated over the next few days will result in increased activity across the Brunswick Complex that remains out of control, says BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
  In the latest update BCWS noted going into the weekend there is the potential for aggressive fire behaviour due to increased winds and warmer temperatures. A current ridge of high pressure is expected to break down bringing high winds and the potential for thunderstorms on Saturday.
  The
  
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• Potential for aggressive fire behaviour at Brunswick Complex fire in Fraser Canyon

  20-08-2026 05:46 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 8:35 p.m.
  Warmer and drier weather conditions anticipated over the next few days will result in increased activity across the Brunswick Complex that remains out of control, says BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
  In the latest update BCWS noted going into the weekend there is the potential for aggressive fire behaviour due to increased winds and warmer temperatures. A current ridge of high pressure is expected to break down bringing high winds and the potential for thunderstorms on Saturday.
  The
  
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• Water use restricted for river in Langley/Abbotsford to protect salmon

  20-08-2026 05:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. government is restricting water use for those along the Salmon River in Langley and Abbotsford to ensure there’s more water for returning Chinook salmon.
  The order is being issued under the Water Sustainability Act, following continued monitoring that shows streamflows remain critically low and below levels required to protect fish populations. According to the province, which monitors streamflows, fish populations and watershed conditions throughout the season, more than 200 adul
  
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• VIDEO: Residents suppress wildfire near Chilliwack Lake

  20-08-2026 03:01 via abbynews.com
  
  Residents close to a wildfire near Chilliwack Lake were quick to help extinguish the flames before they got further out of control on Aug. 19.A wildfire was reported at about 5 p.m. in the Chilliwack River Valley, and fire crews from the local hall as well as BC Wildfire Service were dispatched. Among the response crew was the River Valley hall’s Squad 1 vehicle, a 4×4 vehicle designed to handle forest service roads.Crews headed to the site, which was reported to be about 5 km off th
  
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• A dumpster fire near Wilson Street and Tranquille Road under investigation

  20-08-2026 01:57 via abbynews.com
  
  The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is investigating a dumpster fire on North Shore amid frequent suspicious fires around the city.Police received a report of the dumpster fire near Wilson Street and Tranquille Road at approximately 12:46 a.m.
  Mounties arrived at the scene and attempted to put out the fire with continued patrols of the areas.Officers are looking into the circumstances surrounding the blaze and looking for the suspect responsible for the fire.Corporal Dana Napier, spokesperson for the K
  
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• A dumpster fire in Kamloops under investigation

  20-08-2026 01:57 via abbynews.com
  
  The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is investigating a dumpster fire on North Shore amid frequent suspicious fires around the city.Police received a report of the dumpster fire near Wilson Street and Tranquille Road at approximately 12:46 a.m.
  Mounties arrived at the scene and attempted to put out the fire with continued patrols of the areas.Officers are looking into the circumstances surrounding the blaze and looking for the suspect responsible for the fire.Corporal Dana Napier, spokesperson for the K
  
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• High-risk sex offender arrested twice in six days

  20-08-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A man deemed a high-risk sex offender was arrested twice by Langley RCMP in the span of six days for trespass and breaking into an apartment.
  Back in 2020, Vancouver Police issued a public notice about Michael Wayne Carpenter, who had convictions for three counts of sexual assault with a weapon, three counts of forcible confinement, and three counts of utter threat to cause death/harm. The convictions relate to crimes in 2005 in Kamloops.
  “Carpenter poses a risk of significant harm to the
  
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• Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry

  20-08-2026 00:55 via abbynews.com
  
  A light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to appear with both Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump signalling a trade deal is in the works to avoid punishing 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on many Canadian goods.
  Trump and Carney spoke late Tuesday night and had what the president called a “very good conversation.”
  “As you know, the 50 per cent tariffs across the board were going on against Canada today, and they called yesterday, and they gave us the points
  
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