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• Canada Post, union reach tentative agreements

  22-12-2025 19:40 via abbynews.com
  Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached tentative agreements, with the union set to manage a ratification vote.
  Canada Post announced Monday (Dec. 22) that the two parties had reached tentative agreements after previously reaching agreements in principle in November.
  A statement from the union says it had “achieved improvements” since Canada Post’s global offers on Oct. 3.
  The tentative agreements are for both the urban and rural and suburban mail carr
  
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• Celebrini’s 2 points help San Jose Sharks dump Vancouver Canucks 6-3

  28-12-2025 06:45 via abbynews.com
  Igor Chernyshov’s first NHL goal stood up as the winner, lifting the San Jose Sharks to a 6-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Saturday at Rogers Arena.
  Ryan Reaves, John Klingberg, William Eklund, Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf also scored for San Jose (18-17-3), with Yaroslav Askarov stopping 23 shots for the win in goal.
  Linus Karlsson, Marco Rossi and Drew O’Connor for Vancouver (15-19-3), while Conor Garland and Filip Hronek had two assists each. Thatcher Demko st
  
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• UPDATE: Chilliwack man, 27, dies in single-vehicle collision

  27-12-2025 17:42 via abbynews.com
  UPDATE: Chilliwack RCMP have confirmed that one man died in a rollover crash Friday night (Dec. 26).
  They issued a press release Saturday morning with further details of the crash, that is still under investigation.
  The crash happened at about 10:22 pm at the intersection of Yale Road and Banford Road.
  “A 27-year-old male from Chilliwack was the lone occupant and lost control striking a power pole,” the release states. “While alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this accid
  
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• UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old found, Surrey police report

  26-12-2025 23:45 via abbynews.com
  A missing 13-year-old boy has been found, Surrey Police Service reports.
  They had previously sought public help searching for a teen who hadn’t returned home for Christmas.
  On Dec. 27, SPS issued a release noting the missing teen has been located “safe and sound.”
  
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• Surrey police seek missing 13-year-old boy

  26-12-2025 23:45 via abbynews.com
  Surrey Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy who didn’t return home for Christmas.
  Police are asking for public assistance to find Kado Swetz, who didn’t return home as anticipated on Dec. 25. Police say it is “out of character” for Kado to be stay out of contact with friends and family.
  Kado is described as a 13-year-old male, 5 foot 3 inches tall, 115 pounds, with black short hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, black pants an
  
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• Peace Arch Hospital maternity unit closing over New Year’s

  26-12-2025 23:27 via abbynews.com
  There won’t be any babies born on New Year’s Eve at Peace Arch Hospital.
  The hospital’s maternity unit is on diversion again from Monday, Dec. 29 at 8 a.m. to Thursday, Jan. 1 at 8 a.m., Fraser Health has just announced.
  The closure is part of a previously announced series of diversions at the hospital over the holiday season, stemming from a staffing shortage.
  Anyone who goes into labour or has pregnancy-related concerns is asked to call the maternity unit first, where staff w
  
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• Pedestrian dead after crash involving Surrey Police Service vehicle

  26-12-2025 19:06 via abbynews.com
  A female pedestrian is dead after being hit and killed after a crash with a Surrey Police Service vehicle.
  The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. was called out to Surrey for the crash in Whalley around 6 a.m. Christmas morning, according to a new release from Surrey Police Service.
  The police watchdog says that Surrey Police Service officers were leaving a gas station in the 10800 block of 132 Street when they hit the woman.
  The woman was transported by B.C. Emergency Health Service to h
  
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• Emily Lowan working from the outside to bring activist energy to B.C. Greens

  26-12-2025 13:30 via abbynews.com
  Emily Lowan wants to be the “bridge” between activists and government.
  The new B.C. Green Party leader developed this idea while attending the University of Victoria, working with the student council and protesters to force the school administration to divest from the fossil fuel industry.
  “Students still putting pressure on the outside and having that heat from different points in the student union definitely informed a theory of change that I still carry now,” she said
  
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• 2025 IN REVIEW: A look back at some of the stories that dominated politics in B.C.

  26-12-2025 13:30 via abbynews.com
  They say it’s never boring in B.C. politics. And 2025 did nothing to contradict that statement.
  Here are some of the stories that occupied the policy-makers and captured much of our attention across the province this year:
  Trudeau fall, Carney rise
  Facing increased pressure as 2024 came to a close, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau began the New Year by announcing he was stepping aside, leaving his Liberals facing a leadership race and a deep political hole to crawl out of.
  But crawl out they
  
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• Highway 3 reopens to traffic between Hope and Princeton

  25-12-2025 23:28 via abbynews.com
  Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton has reopened to traffic following a major washout on Dec. 16.
  The Transportation Ministry announced just before midnight on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) that the highway had reopened eight days after the washout 42 kilometres east of the Highway 3/5 junction.
  The ministry had previously said it would open before the New Year. A release from the ministry credits the earlier-than-expected opening due “to around-the-clock efforts of ministry contractors and the
  
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• Ride of the Year: B.C. mountain biker wins Red Bull Rampage as a rookie

  25-12-2025 17:00 via abbynews.com
  With an emotional cocktail of fear, nervousness and excitement brewing in his mind, Hayden Zablotny dropped in.
  The 22-year-old Vernon rider had gotten the call to take part in the world’s most dare-devilish mountain biking event, Red Bull Rampage, and after weeks of preparation, it was time to throw down a massive line.
  It was a line Zablotny had designed himself and built with a team of trail builders down the rocky outcrops in the desert lands of Virgin, Utah.
  “I tried to have, wh
  
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• Dogs anchor us in the reason for the season

  25-12-2025 14:30 via abbynews.com
  The holidays arrive with a long list of expectations such as perfect meals, full calendars and meaningful moments that are somehow supposed to happen on schedule.
  In the middle of all that, a dog does something quietly powerful; they bring us back to what matters. With a dog in the home at Christmas, the season stops being about getting everything right and starts becoming about being present.
  Dogs don’t participate in the holiday rush; they interrupt it. While we hurry from one task to th
  
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• QUIZ: How much do you really know about Christmas?

  25-12-2025 13:50 via abbynews.com
  For many, Christmas on Dec. 25 is a day of celebrating with family and friends, exchanging gifts, carolling and enjoying a special meal.
  The day has a religious significance for many. It is also a special time for family.
  There are plenty of customs and traditions surrounding this time of year.
  How much do you know about Christmas and other related celebrations?
  Pour a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of eggnog and put your knowledge to the test with these 20 questions.
  Good luck.READ MORE: QUIZ:
  
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• Surrey resident just won $89,762.50 in B.C.’s Bright Nights 50/50 raffle

  25-12-2025 00:45 via abbynews.com
  D. Bouillet of Surrey is $89,762.50 richer as winner of this year’s Bright Nights 50/50 raffle.
  The winner takes half of the $179,525 jackpot in the annual raffle, according to a post on brightnightsraffle.com, where tickets were sold to B.C. residents only.
  Entry deadline was Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 11:59 p.m. (end of day), and the draw was held Wednesday at noon (Dec. 24).
  The raffle supports the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, the charity of more than 4,800 professional fire
  
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• ‘Sitting ducks’: Sikh leaders take aim at Canada’s failures on extortion crisis

  25-12-2025 00:35 via abbynews.com
  Three Sikh organizations took the federal government to task for their failure to address B.C.’s ongoing extortion crisis, during a public town hall held in Surrey earlier this month.
  The World Sikh Organization of Canada, Sikh Federation, and British Columbia Gurdwaras Council brought together government officials and high-ranking members of local law enforcement agencies to discuss targeted Indian transnational repression and coordinated extortion towards Sikh communities in Canada. The
  
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• Fire destroys multiple vehicles at Okanagan dealership

  24-12-2025 23:10 via abbynews.com
  An investigation is underway into a Christmas Eve early morning fire at a Vernon auto dealership.
  Social media posts shows heavy smoke and numerous damaged vehicles at Vernon Kia on the Swan Lake Auto Mile.Danni and Chris Van der Molen posted that they were jolted out of bed at around 2 a.m. by sounds of explosions.
  “We jumped out of bed, and ran upstairs to see a multiple vehicle fire at Vernon Kia across the road,” said Danni.
  The fire resulted in no injuries, the dealership confir
  
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• SAY WHAT?!: Settling that essential Christmas debate: reindeer or elves?

  24-12-2025 23:00 via abbynews.com
  Welcome to Say What?, our recurring columnist duel wherein important issues are debated and petty scores get settled.
  In today’s edition, reporters Tom Zytaruk and Tricia Leslie face off over the important question: Reindeer or elves?
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  TOM ZYTARUK: REINDEER RULE
  Reindeers are real, elves aren’t. There, I won.
  But just for argument’s sake, let’s suspend our disbelief, against better judgment, and contemplate a scenario where scrawny elves and robust flying red-nosed reind
  
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• White Rock RCMP investigating fatal Dec. 23 hit-and-run

  24-12-2025 22:55 via abbynews.com
  White Rock RCMP is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision Tuesday afternoon.
  On Tuesday (Dec. 23) at 12:41 p.m., White Rock RCMP responded to the report of an injured person on the road in the 15600-block of Cliff Avenue.
  Upon police arrival a bystander was administering CPR, but despite lifesaving efforts, the person was declared dead, an RCMP release noted.
  Based on initial observations, it was believed the deceased individual had been struck by a vehicle, and the Integrated Collision Ana
  
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• Kelowna UNESCO gastronomy title questioned amid migrant worker concerns

  24-12-2025 21:30 via abbynews.com
  Earlier this year, Kelowna received international recognition as it was declared a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
  The designation was historic regionally as well as nationally, as Kelowna is Canada’s first city to receive the honour, and only the third city in North America to do so.
  Director of Secretariat of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, David Schimpky, previously said the designation, “honours Kelowna’s commitment to harnessing the creative field of gastronomy as a powerfu
  
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• Operation Popcorn: Chilliwack liver recipient thanks health care workers in annual tradition

  24-12-2025 20:12 via abbynews.com
  A pediatric liver recipient spent a dreary December morning spreading some joy — and popcorn — to Chilliwack Hospital health care teams.
  Ian Sewell and his mom Amanda were met in the lobby of the hospital on Dec. 3 by BC Transplant staff. It’s become an annual tradition for the Sewell family, as they visit various wards and chat briefly while dropping off a large box of goodies.
  It’s dubbed Operation Popcorn, and happens across hospitals throughout B.C. in December.
  Ian i
  
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• Federal MP Aaron Gunn will not seek B.C. Conservative Party leadership

  24-12-2025 19:00 via abbynews.com
  North Island–Powell River MP Aaron Gunn has ruled himself out of seeking the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party.
  “While the risk is small that my departure could upend the balance of power in Ottawa and give the Liberals that majority government, any risk is too great a risk for me,” Gunn said in a press release on Dec. 24. “I must put my constituents first.”
  Gunn first hinted at the possibility of running in early December, posting on X, formerly known as Tw
  
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• Calder Cup spending New Year’s Eve at Abbotsford’s Castle Fun Park

  24-12-2025 18:58 via abbynews.com
  The Calder Cup is spending New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) inside one of Abbotsford’s iconic destinations – Castle Fun Park.
  The family-friendly amusement park announced that they have teamed up with the Abbotsford Canucks to bring in 2026 and celebrate both the new year and CFP’s reopening following the flood.
  Festivities run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at CFP, which is found at 36165 North Parallel Rd in east Abbotsford.
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Castle Fun Park (@
  
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• Failed MLA drops court challenge of B.C. election results 14 months later

  24-12-2025 18:04 via abbynews.com
  The 2024 election of MLA Garry Begg in Surrey-Guildford is no longer challenged in court, more than 14 months after the very close provincial vote.
  Begg’s 22-vote win in the North Surrey riding — a key victory for the NDP in October 2024 — was subject of legal challenge by Conservative candidate Honveer Singh Randhawa, who alleged potential violations of the Election Act.
  Randhawa’s case in B.C. Supreme Court, which focused on how mail-in ballots from the Argyll Lodge car
  
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• ‘Enjoy life because it’s short’: B.C. man back on his feet after double lung transplant

  24-12-2025 17:30 via abbynews.com
  Duncan resident Ted Harris got a wake-up call about how precious life is when he underwent a double lung transplant in September of 2024.
  He was called to Vancouver the month before to take part in the final testing, which took 14 days. After that he waited only two weeks for a match.
  “This was very miraculous for me otherwise I would not be here today,” said Harris. “I’m very grateful to my donor, and my donor’s family. A transplant is something that saves lives, b
  
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• What to watch: It’s the time of year for B.C.’s holiday movie favourites

  24-12-2025 16:45 via abbynews.com
  Whether you love to watch the same Christmas shows each year or discover new favourites, there’s plenty of options for seasonal viewing at this time of year.
  From Hallmark movies to classics from many decades ago, the range of choice and variety is nearly endless.
  We’ve rounded up a list of recommended viewing from Black Press Media reporters, so grab a blanket, some popcorn (and perhaps some hot cocoa), and tuck into a holiday movie.
  STAFF FAVES
  The Home Alone Franchise (1990-2021)
  
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• Snowfall warning in place for Coquihalla Highway as 10-15 cm expected

  24-12-2025 16:34 via abbynews.com
  Snow is going to continue to fall on the Coquihalla Highway throughout the day on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24.
  Environment Canada has issued a yellow-coded snowfall warning for the stretches of highway from Hope to Merritt and from Merritt to Kamloops as 10-15 cm is expected.
  “A frontal system approaching from Washington will bring snow to Southwestern B.C.,” said Environment Canada. “The snow began this morning and will intensify later in the day.”
  Visibility will
  
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• B.C.’s Pattullo Bridge replacement project makes its ‘by Christmas’ opening, kind of

  24-12-2025 16:26 via abbynews.com
  Just one of four lanes will open on the new Stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge on Wednesday (Dec. 24), keeping a B.C. government promise to have vehicles use the Pattullo Bridge replacement by Christmas but falling short of what some might consider an “open” bridge.
  More work and time is needed to fully open the Surrey-New Westminster connector, a $1.6-billion project hit with construction delays and questions about the size of the new bridge (some want six lanes, not four) and
  
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• B.C. cities top list of Canada’s most pampered pets, survey finds

  24-12-2025 16:15 via abbynews.com
  At a damp September fundraiser for CARES (Canadian Animal Rescue and Extended Shelter) in Langley’s Derby Reach Regional Park, Cordelia, a one-year-old calico cat, was perfectly dry in a modified stroller with a transparent polycarbonate cover created by her human.
  Her owner, Christopher McDonald, said it was better than using a leash.
  “Walking a cat’s not like walking a dog,” McDonald commented.
  “This way, she doesn’t have to.”
  Cordelia’s stroller
  
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• Advocates worry about increased B.C. risk of domestic violence over the holidays

  24-12-2025 16:05 via abbynews.com
  As families prepare to gather for the holidays, advocates are raising concerns about a troubling seasonal pattern on Vancouver Island.
  Advocates say there is an increase in family violence, particularly violence against women, driven by heightened stress and pressure during this time of the year.
  Although this season is commonly portrayed as joyful, for some women, it can be one of the most difficult and dangerous times of the year.
  To find more about incidents domestic violence, reducing the ri
  
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• Speeding driver barks up wrong tree with excuse during B.C. enforcement night

  24-12-2025 15:00 via abbynews.com
  Almost 200 impaired drivers were caught in this year’s Light Up the Province impaired driving enforcement night, and officers heard some crazy excuses, including one from a driver who was barking up the wrong tree.
  While 200 impaired drivers in one night is still too many people choosing to drive while impaired, it’s slightly less than last year (222), even though more vehicles were checked in 2025 (52,091) than in 2024 (43,713).
  “Most drivers are supportive of police efforts t
  
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