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• Canada to play Switzerland, Qatar in Vancouver as World Cup groups revealed

  06-12-2025 00:23 via abbynews.com
  Qatar will play Canada in BC Place stadium on June 18. Switzerland takes on the home squad six days later.
  After years of anticipation, soccer fans across B.C. know details about how the initial stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 will enfold in Vancouver.
  Canada will play the winner of the European Play-Off Path A on 12 June in Toronto, Qatar on 18 June in Vancouver and Switzerland on 24 June in Vancouver in FIFA World Cup group stage, Canada Soccer confirmed on its website, Friday (Dec. 5).
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• Vejmelka backstops Utah Mammoth to 4-1 victory over Canucks

  06-12-2025 05:50 via abbynews.com
  Karel Vejmelka made 31 saves, leading the visiting Utah Mammoth to a 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Friday night at Rogers Arena.
  Mikhail Sergachev and Kevin Stenlund each had a goal and an assist to pace the attack for Utah (14-12-3), while Nick Schmaltz and John Marino also scored. Arshdeep Bains had the lone goal for Vancouver (10-5-3), with Kevin Lankinen taking the loss in goal, stopping 14 of 17 shots.
  Sergachev opened the scoring on the power play 16 minutes into the fir
  
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• Search ends as 4 more grizzlies found unrelated to Bella Coola attack

  06-12-2025 02:05 via abbynews.com
  Another four bears have been ruled out as the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (COS) wraps up the search for the grizzlies that were involved in a harrowing attack in Bella Coola that left four people with serious injuries last month.
  The COS said it is no longer actively trying to capture bears, while calling the attack unlike anything ever before seen in Canada.
  The latest four bears were captured on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The COS received results Friday from a forensics lab that analyzed evidenc
  
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• 200 kilograms of opium found concealed in shipping container in Burnaby: CBSA

  06-12-2025 01:37 via abbynews.com
  Officers have seized more than 200 kilograms of opium at a Lower Mainland facility, the border agency says.
  Canada Border Services Agency officers found 209 kilograms of opium hidden in an inbound shipping container at the Burnaby Container Examination Facility on March 26. However, the border agency only publicly announced the seizure Friday (Dec. 5).
  The shipping container, which originated from the United Arab Emirates, was examined by the Canada Border Services Agency’s detector dog te
  
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• Track cleared for class-action suit 4.5 years after wildfire swallows most of Lytton

  06-12-2025 01:00 via abbynews.com
  The B.C. Supreme Court has given the go-ahead to a class-action lawsuit brought by residents of Lytton regarding the June 30, 2021 fire that destroyed 90 per cent of the buildings in the community’s downtown and killed two people, as well as destroying homes and buildings in the regional district and First Nations surrounding the village.
  The lawsuit is against Canada’s two main rail companies: Canadian Nation Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). The mainlines of bot
  
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• Canada draws Switzerland, Qatar in FIFA World Cup 2026, with 1 team to come

  06-12-2025 00:23 via abbynews.com
  Team Canada now knows who they’ll battle in the opening round of FIFA World Cup 2026 next summer, following a star-studded “final draw” for the big soccer tournament Friday (Dec. 5) at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC.
  Canada is in Group B along with Qatar, Switzerland and the winner of UEFA Playoff A — either Italy, Wales, Northern Ireland or Bosnia and Herzegovina, with that team decided in March.
  Six of 48 national squads at World Cup 202
  
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• Ex-staffer lodges human rights complaint against Métis Nation of B.C.

  06-12-2025 00:00 via abbynews.com
  A Métis man who describes himself as “white presenting” has filed a discrimination-related-to-employment complaint against the Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia, claiming the respondents deemed him to be “not sufficiently attuned” to the culture.
  Tribunal member Steven Adamson noted is his reasons for decision, posted by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal on December 4, that Daniel Fontaine describes himself as “white presenting&rdqu
  
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• Man charged in Surrey child exploitation investigation

  05-12-2025 23:25 via abbynews.com
  A 41-year-old man has been charged in connection with a child exploitation investigation by Surrey Police Service.
  In January 2025, SPS Internet Child Exploitation officers investigated reports of a suspect who was allegedly in possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material after receiving information from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children.
  During the course of the investigation, SPS ICE members executed numerous search warrants, seized electronic devices, and id
  
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• Snowfall warning for Coquihalla Hwy. from Hope to Merritt as 30-40cm expected

  05-12-2025 23:17 via abbynews.com
  Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt.
  Around 30 cm to 40 cm of snow is expected to fall Friday evening, Dec. 5, and last till Saturday night, Dec. 6. According to Environment Canada a “moist frontal system will bring continuous snow to the Coquihalla Summit.” Drivers should expect around 15 cm of snow Friday night, between 10 cm to 15 cm during the day on Saturday, and another 5 cm to 10 cm of snow before it eases Saturday n
  
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• Man arrested in Mission after truck stolen from Chilliwack

  05-12-2025 23:02 via abbynews.com
  Charges are being recommended against the driver of a truck stolen from Chilliwack and spotted in Mission hours later.
  Mission RCMP said a caller reported a white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck they believed was evading police last Saturday (Nov. 29).
  Mounties spotted the truck on Dewdney Trunk Road but lost sight of it before confirming it was stolen from Chilliwack earlier in the day.
  The truck was discovered again speeding up the Burma Forest Service Road. Police say the truck stopped 13 kilometr
  
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• B.C. doctors can administer anti-overdose drugs to involuntarily-held youth

  05-12-2025 22:47 via abbynews.com
  B.C. is providing clarity to doctors on the ability to administer treatments such as overdose-prevention drugs to youth held involuntarily during mental health and addiction crises.
  Doctors will be told they can use substance-use treatments on children held involuntarily under the Mental Health Act.
  Dr. Daniel Vigo, the province’s advisor on psychiatry, toxic drugs and concurrent disorders, is recommending the use of long-lasting Buprenorphine for youth admitted to the hospital while under
  
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• Shopping local in Abbotsford easy to do for the holidays

  05-12-2025 22:30 via abbynews.com
  Whether you’re sending a parcel across the country to someone you love or gifting a local friend or family member this season, it’s easy to keep Abbotsford at the heart of the matter.
  Plenty of local shops and home-based businesses offer products that are beautifully and lovingly crafted in Abbotsford and/or are unique to the community. Their sales support the local economy and, in some cases, even help make life better for people who are struggling.
  One of these is the Mennonite Cen
  
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• Abbotsford Basketball Association announces new leadership

  05-12-2025 22:04 via abbynews.com
  The Abbotsford Basketball Association has announced a change in leadership.
  The community sports group that promotes the game, runs adult leagues, helps to organize the Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament and distributes scholarships will see its founders step away and pass the torch to new staff.
  Dylan Kular and Ash Singh started the ABA in 2016 as a way to make quality sports programs accessible for all youth and they oversaw leagues, coaches and officials training, skills programs an
  
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• B.C.’s unemployment rate decreases, but not for everyone

  05-12-2025 22:00 via abbynews.com
  The latest jobs report shows uneven progress for British Columbia.
  Overall, the numbers are positive, which is notable considering outside pressures from U.S. trade policies. The overall unemployment rate dropped from 6.6 per cent to 6.4 per cent from October to November. This is a reversal of the 0.2 percentage point bump a month earlier.
  “Our economy continues to show resiliency in the face of some serious global uncertainty and headwinds,” said Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s jobs minis
  
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• Maple Ridge father stabbed by teen son

  05-12-2025 21:15 via abbynews.com
  A father was left fighting for his life after being stabbed by his teenage son in Maple Ridge in the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 29.
  Ridge Meadows RCMP said at approximately 12:20 a.m. officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 12200 block of 244th Street. Officers arrived at the scene, and located an adult male suffering from a stab wound outside a residence.
  The alleged suspect was immediately identified, arrested and taken into custody by police.
  The victim was transported
  
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• Biggest Trees of Hope event ever launches at Abbotsford’s Sevenoaks Shopping Centre

  05-12-2025 20:13 via abbynews.com
  The Trees of Hope community event has been allowing Abbotsford businesses the chance to share in the spirit of giving during the holiday season while supporting local charities since 2009 and this year marks the biggest one yet.
  Sevenoaks Shopping Centre officials confirmed that a record number of trees have been sold this year, with 24 currently found throughout the mall.
  This year’s charity partner is Cyrus Centre and the mall explained they will continue in that role for the next two ye
  
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• Christmas Gifts concert presented in Abbotsford

  05-12-2025 19:34 via abbynews.com
  Songs, Strings and Steps presents a concert on Dec. 12 and 13 in Abbotsford that celebrates 20 years of festive performances.
  Christmas Gifts features a full symphony orchestra, singing and dancing, as well as a few surprises.
  More than 100 performers will take to the stage at Central Heights Church (1661 McCallum Rd.), including the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra (AYO) , award-winning dancers and a vocal quartet from Trinity Western University.
  Artistic director Calvin Dyck will be showcased in Mel
  
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• UFV creates ‘Amazon-like’ registration system for non-credit learners

  05-12-2025 19:10 via abbynews.com
  UFV is completely revitalizing the way new and existing students register for non-credit classes, creating an add-to-cart system that the school compares to shopping on Amazon.
  This Extended Learning system is available 24/7 and will be especially useful for those in the School of Continuing Education and the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies.
  School of Continuing Education director Carolyn MacLaren said that making the registration process faster and easier is especially important for co
  
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• Murder charge laid in 2023 Vernon case

  05-12-2025 18:20 via abbynews.com
  Authorities have laid a second-degree murder charge in connection with a 2023 Vernon homicide investigation.
  The body of Miguel Suzor, 30, was discovered July 2 on a forest service road.
  The RCMP’s E-Division Major Crime Unit, with help from the Vernon North Okanagan detachment, took control of the lengthy, thorough investigation.
  Information was presented to the BC Prosecution Service and, on Dec. 1, 2025, the service approved a charge against Dale Christopher Lloyd Babiy of Vernon.
  Babiy
  
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• B.C. remembers victims of Montreal Massacre with vigil outside the legislature

  05-12-2025 16:45 via abbynews.com
  Editor’s note: This article contains graphic content that could be triggering.
  On Dec. 6, 1986, an armed man entered the mechanical engineering classroom at Montreal Ecole Polytechnique. He separated the women from the men and opened fire while screaming, “You are all feminists.”
  Fourteen young women were murdered and 13 others were wounded. He then turned the gun on himself and blamed feminists for ruining his life in a suicide note.
  The 14 women who lost their lives that day
  
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• Pedestrian killed in Abbotsford collision

  05-12-2025 15:55 via abbynews.com
  A pedestrian was killed in a collision overnight in Abbotsford.
  The Abbotsford Police Department said in a social media post that impairment wasn’t a factor and the driver is cooperating with police.
  The incident has closed McCallum Road in both directions between Marshall Road and Cannon Ave as of 7 a.m. on Friday (Dec. 5). Police expect McCallum Road will be closed for several hours.
  More to come.
  
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• Cruise ships fuel record visitor numbers to Port of Prince Rupert

  05-12-2025 14:30 via abbynews.com
  The City of Prince Rupert continues to gain momentum as a cruise destination.
  The Prince Rupert Cruise Port announced a record-breaking year, which saw the port welcome 68,433 guests during the 2025 cruise season—a 16.6 per cent increase over 2024.
  Early projections for next season indicate the port could welcome more than 150,000 guests, due to increased port calls and expanded cruise offerings.
  The 2025 season saw a number of firsts for the port, including first-time cruise calls for Roy
  
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• B.C. legislative session comes to abrupt end amid Conservative succession drama

  05-12-2025 14:30 via abbynews.com
  The fall session of the B.C. legislature reached an abrupt halt on Wednesday evening as Conservative Caucus infighting enveloped the party and continued resistance to the NDP agenda became insignificant.
  Confusion and disarray had mounted throughout the day after John Rustad refused to step aside as B.C. Conservative leader, despite the party claiming to have removed him from the post. This led to some serious succession strife as Conservative MLAs walked the hallways pledging loyalty to differe
  
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• Cranbrook kills annual Rock the Kootenays festival due to financial risk

  05-12-2025 14:17 via abbynews.com
  The City of Cranbrook says growing pressures and financial risks to taxpayers were the main reasons why a popular Canadiana rock festival was cancelled.
  According to the city, Rock the Kootenays requires a commitment of nearly $700,000 in taxpayer funds toward upfront costs. That investment must be recovered through ticket sales, vendor fees, and sponsorships before any profit can be made.
  With declining ticket sales and lower attendance trending across major music festivals, the risk of using t
  
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• THE MOJ: 6 buzzworthy stories as 2025 comes to a close in B.C. sports

  05-12-2025 14:00 via abbynews.com
  Canucks Limp Home: After only picking up three points out of a possible eight on their recent road trip, the Canucks woke up on Wednesday morning with 23 points that puts them 30th in the overall standings, with only Nashville and Calgary below them with 22 points each.
  It’s been a tough go but if you go back and read the ‘10 Burning Questions’ we had for the team at the start of the season, you can see that probably seven of them have been answered negatively.
  Now comes a four
  
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• B.C. ski resort slaloms past housing crisis by building accomodations for 200 staff

  05-12-2025 14:00 via abbynews.com
  With the opening of new accommodation with room for hundreds of staff, Revelstoke’s resort is aiming to reduce stress on the local rental market while also better integrating its workforce in the community.
  Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) has welcomed its next seasonal cohort of staff into its 92-unit, elevator-accessible employee housing building at 3128 Camozzi Rd., situated at the back end of the resort’s base.
  The east side of the building fits 25 one-bed and 67 multi-bed units
  
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• Record turnout set for biathlon event in B.C.

  05-12-2025 03:00 via abbynews.com
  A provincial record for the sport of biathlon will be established in Vernon this weekend.
  A total of 230 racers will take part in the BC Cup/Odlum Brown Western Series races at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7.
  “The BC Cup is part of our provincial series, and there’s also a North American Cup which is a different designation race that brings competitors from all over Canada and the United States,” said Roddy Ward, general manager of Biathlon B
  
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• UPDATE: Hwy. 7 near Agassiz re-opened after vehicle incident

  05-12-2025 02:24 via abbynews.com
  Update: 6:32 p.m.
  The highway has reopened.
  Original Story:Highway 7 is closed in both directions due to a vehicle incident near Agassiz.
  At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Thursday (Dec. 4) evening, a vehicle incident between Ashton and Wilson Roads in Agassiz prompted the closure of part of the Lougheed Highway. A detour has been set up as emergency crews work in the area.
  Drivers are advised to watch for traffic control.
  More to come.
  
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• TRAFFIC: Vehicle incident shuts down Hwy. 7 near Agassiz

  05-12-2025 02:24 via abbynews.com
  Highway 7 is closed in both directions due to a vehicle incident near Agassiz.
  At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Thursday (Dec. 4) evening, a vehicle incident between Ashton and Wilson Roads in Agassiz prompted the closure of part of the Lougheed Highway. A detour has been set up as emergency crews work in the area.
  Drivers are advised to watch for traffic control.
  More to come.
  
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• Family of missing Abbotsford man appeals for public’s help to find him

  05-12-2025 02:00 via abbynews.com
  The daughter of a missing Abbotsford man has issued a plea for the public to help locate him.
  Peter Jones, 69, was reported missing on Oct. 28. His daughter, Jasmine, said in a video released Thursday (Dec. 4) by the Abbotsford Police Department that his family and friends are “very worried and concerned.”
  “My dad is very vulnerable and kind and loving, and we just want to bring him home,” she said.
  Jasmine said her dad suffers from “a little bit of mental illness&r
  
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