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• Bomb threat at secondary school in Prince George prompts evacuation

  07-10-2026 23:43 via abbynews.com
  
  Prince George RCMP are investigating a bomb threat at DP Todd Secondary after staff and students were evacuated this afternoon.
  According to an RCMP press release, Mounties were called to the school located at 444 Hill Ave. after a bomb threat report at the school around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
  Cpl Jennifer Cooper, BC RCMP spokesperson for Northern B.C., said RCMP take all threats to public safety very seriously, especially involving schools.
  “Out of an abundance of caution, staff and
  
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• Saanich police chief receives UFV alumni award

  10-10-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Saanich Police Chief Const. Dean Duthie was recognized for his leadership recently, as he received an alumni award from the University of the Fraser Valley.
  Duthie chose a career in policing 30 years ago, out of a desire to serve his community.
  He is now the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award at UFV, where he was part of the second graduating class of the bachelor of arts in criminal justice program at what was then the University College of the Fraser Valley in 1995.
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• B.C. Conservatives pledge to build more long-term care beds in plan for seniors

  09-10-2026 23:59 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson was at a home in Coquitlam Friday (Oct. 9) to lay out his party’s priorities for seniors in the province.
  The party’s plan for seniors includes: reversing the NDP’s changes to the property-tax deferment program, building more long-term care beds, supporting at-home aging, expanding HandyDART, providing free shingles vaccines for seniors, improving access to hearing aids, among other promises.
  He said seniors are the people who “buil
  
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• Popkum theft, assault suspect had outstanding warrant from Quebec

  09-10-2026 22:58 via abbynews.com
  
  Agassiz RCPMP have arrested a man involved in a recent theft and assault incident at a Popkum gas station.On Oct. 6 at about 5:40 a.m., the RCMP responded to reports of an assault at a Yale Road gas station. A man had allegedly left the store without paying for merchandise. A male witness confronted the suspect, which resulted in a physical altercation between the two men.Several bystanders intervened and restrained the suspect until police arrived. Both the witness and suspect had sustained inj
  
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• Man charged in Abbotsford with 3 indecent acts at park and mall

  09-10-2026 22:03 via abbynews.com
  
  A man has been charged in Abbotsford with three counts of committing an indecent act in a public place.
  Justin Gunanoot, 32, has also been charged with exposing himself to a person under the age of 16.
  Sgt. Paul Walker, media officer with the Abbotsford Police Department, said the charges stem from three recent alleged incidents.
  He said the first incident is alleged to have taken place just before 1 p.m. on Aug. 14, when officers responded to a report of a man committing an indecent act in Mill
  
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• Income-tax preparation program in Abbotsford needs volunteers

  09-10-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Volunteers are now needed for a free income-tax preparation program in Abbotsford for low-income people.
  The program is seeking tax preparers and front-desk volunteers, especially those who can speak a second language.
  The volunteers will handle such things as phone calls, appointments and client drop-offs.
  Volunteers should be committed to half a day or more per week for the entire tax season, from mid-February to April 30.
  The tax returns are completed by volunteers in March and April through
  
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• 1 dead in Burnaby house fire, RCMP say

  09-10-2026 21:43 via abbynews.com
  
  One person is dead and another is injured after a house fire early Friday morning (Oct. 9) in Burnaby.
  Burnaby rcmp was called to a house fire on Douglas Road near Norfolk Street around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, according to a news release from Mounties. Burnaby Fire and B.C. Emergency Health Services were also called to the fire.
  One person died at the scene despite life-saving efforts, police said. Another person was taken to hospital for medical treatment.
  RCMP say part of Douglas Road was closed
  
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• Two provincial candidate forums to be held in Chilliwack

  09-10-2026 21:29 via abbynews.com
  
  Two provincial candidate forums have been announced in anticipation of the upcoming election.
  Candidates running in the Chilliwack North and Chilliwack-Cultus Lake electoral districts have been invited.
  For Chilliwack North, the candidates are Dan Grice, CentreBC; Heather Maahs, Conservative Party of BC and Adila Shaukat, BC NDP.
  For Chilliwack-Cultus Lake, the candidates are Kelli Paddon, BC NDP and Á’a:líya Warbus, Conservative Party of BC.
  Candidate participation is subjec
  
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• Toys for Tots breakfast in Abbotsford seeks sponsors

  09-10-2026 21:07 via abbynews.com
  
  Archway Community Services is inviting local businesses, organizations and community members to help make the holiday season brighter for local children and families.
  Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 14th annual Toys for Toys Christmas Breakfast taking place Sunday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre.
  For more than a decade, Toys for Tots has supported the Archway Christmas Bureau, helping ensure children and families experiencing financial hard
  
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• Abbotsford mayoral candidates respond to chamber business survey

  09-10-2026 20:58 via abbynews.com
  
  A recent survey compiled by the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has highlighted some of the differences and similarities between local mayoral candidates ahead of general election day on Oct. 17.
  The chamber’s Business Voices 2026 Candidate Survey asked candidates to take a position on five priorities affecting Abbotsford’s economic future: faster business approvals, safer commercial districts, infrastructure for growth, investment attraction and economic development and the amenities
  
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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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