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• Cigar-shaped interstellar object could be alien probe: Harvard

  06-11-2018 18:03 via abbynews.com
  
  Astronomers say ‘Oumuamua’ is unlikely to be an asteroid or comet
  
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• Abbotsford athletes put on Summer Games faces

  16-07-2026 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Thousands of athletes from all across the province are competing in the BC Summer Games this year, including nearly 80 from Abbotsford.
  This bi-annual event features teen athletes across 19 sports, with Kelowna hosting the 2026 competitions.
  Abbotsford has sent 95 people, including 78 athletes, six coaches, six officials, two supervisors, one sport representative, one provincial advisor, and one technical support person.
  The biggest concentration of local people is in the athletics competitions,
  
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• Investigation into injuries sustained during Kamloops arrest ongoing: IIO

  16-07-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s police watchdog continues to investigate an incident that occurred in Kamloops in May, which resulted in injuries to a woman.
  According to a July 16 press release issued by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC, the incident happened during an arrest in Kamloops on May 4.
  The IIO said an off-duty RCMP officer was in a store in the 2100-block of Trans-Canada Hwy East when he saw a woman hitting items on store shelves with an edged weapon.The off-duty officer attempted to
  
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• The unlikely diplomat: How a B.C. dog became the legislature’s darling

  16-07-2026 20:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Leo may have lived in Greater Victoria for less than five years, but the 13-year-old dog has quickly built a reputation as one of the capital region’s most well-known pooches.
  Without saying a word, save for a few enthusiastic butt wiggles, Leo has won the hearts of residents, tourists and politicians alike. Even Prime Minister Mark Carney is among the lucky ones to have crossed paths with him.
  While every story has a beginning, Leo’s story on Vancouver Island began back in 2021, whe
  
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• Langley woman pleads for break on $49K fines after felling 11 trees

  16-07-2026 19:55 via abbynews.com
  
  A Langley woman, who said she is facing fines of close to $50,000 for cutting down a number of trees on her property without a permit, asked the Township council to give her a break on Monday, July 13.
  Li Cheung Yeh appeared as a delegate and said that the issue began on Jan. 4 of this year, when her husband went into the backyard and found a tree had fallen at a 45-degree angle. It had caught in the branches of another tree, but was over a home on their property, Yeh said.
  After getting a permi
  
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• Surrey Police seek help identifying suspects in car vandalism spree

  16-07-2026 19:32 via abbynews.com
  
  Police in Surrey are looking for two suspects who broke the windows on nine cars parked on a street in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood early Wednesday morning.Officers responded to a call at around 5 a.m. Wednesday (July 15) about an “in-process mischief” where the suspects were seen breaking windows of vehicles parked on the road. The suspects had fled by the time officers arrived, but police found that the glass on nine vehicles had been damaged in either the front, rear and/or
  
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• RCAF rescue crews respond to Vancouver Island helicopter crash

  16-07-2026 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, based at 19 Wing Comox, evacuated one survivor of the helicopter crash in the Bute Inlet area on Tuesday, July 16.According to a Facebook post by Campbell River-based West Coast Helicopters, a Hughes 500 helicopter was being flown in the area for forestry operations. At 6:15 a.m., the helicopter went down with a pilot and two forestry workers from CFMG.
  The Search and Rescue (SAR) mission was conducted under the comma
  
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• Pedestrian taken to hospital in critical condition after collision in Surrey

  16-07-2026 19:25 via abbynews.com
  
  A pedestrian was transported to hospital in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle late Wednesday night (July 15) in Surrey.
  RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) responded to the crash near the intersection of 108 Avenue and 142 Street around 11:56 p.m.The pedestrian, a man, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.Police said the driver remained on scene and is cooperating.
  “The Integrated Collision Analysis and Rec
  
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• UPDATE: Boston Bar receives evacuation order due to wildfires

  16-07-2026 18:12 via abbynews.com
  
  An evacuation order has been issued for Boston Bar due to risks from the Brunswick Complex wildfires.The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) notified residents that they must leave the area immediately and the order will remain in effect until further notice.The order instructs residents to pack essential items,gather household members and pets, and leave the area. They’re advised to evacuate south via Highway 1.
  In-person support is available to evacuees at Shxwhá:y Village on 4
  
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• Court acquits Grand Forks man in Beaver Valley Arena assault case

  16-07-2026 17:54 via abbynews.com
  
  A Grand Forks man has been found not guilty of aggravated assault in connection with an altercation at the Beaver Valley Arena during a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff game in 2025.
  Provincial court Judge Rob Brown acquitted Glenn Holbrook on Wednesday, July 15, in Rossland Provincial Court following a trial that began in March and continued over several hearing dates.
  Holbrook, who was 57 at the time of the alleged offence, had faced one count of aggravated assault stemming
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 16: Argentina heads to the finals for 2nd consecutive time

  16-07-2026 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Argentina is heading to the World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 late in the second half on Wednesday (July 15).
  England scored first in the 55th minute and held on to the 1-0 lead until the 85th minute, when Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer for Argentina. Less than ten minutes later, during stoppage time, Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 2-1 lead, which the team held onto until the final whistle bl
  
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• PHOTOS: Sq’éwqel Nation opens youth healing facility

  16-07-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  It was a momentous day for the Seabird Island (Sq’éwqel) First Nation.The Agassiz-area First Nations community officially opened the home of the Thíytelh wellness program on Tuesday, July 12.Thíytelh is a new substance use, mixed-gender, bed-based treatment centre designed for Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people ages 19 to 26. Seabird Island is hosts the 90-day program in partnership with Fraser Health and the provincial government.“The program integrates
  
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• Wildfire ignites off Coquihalla Highway, 25 km north of Hope

  16-07-2026 05:49 via abbynews.com
  
  A wildfire that sparked off the Coquihalla Highway on Wednesday evening quickly grew to 1 hectare in size.
  The blaze was first reported just after 6 p.m. near Dewdney Creek, approximately 25 km southwest of Hope.This wildfire does not currently pose a threat to structures, critical infrastructure, or public safety and Highway 5 remains open.
  The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
  BC Wildfire Service is responding to the blaze, which is visible from the Coquihalla.
  An initial attack crew
  
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• Stranded driver rescued north of Harrison Lake after more than 2 days

  16-07-2026 02:53 via abbynews.com
  
  The Agassiz RCMP assisted a stranded motorist who had been stuck in a remote area near Harrison Lake for two days.According to the latest weekly snapshot from the local RCMP, Agassiz officers responded to an SOS notification in a remote area north of Harrison Lake. The driver had been involved in a single-vehicle collision and was hurt.They had been stranded for more than two days and were running out of food and water.Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue assisted in transporting the motorist out of
  
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• B.C. looking to seize White Rock man’s 2 homes in organized crime probe

  16-07-2026 02:16 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. government is attempting to seize two multimillion-dollar homes belonging to a White Rock man recently arrested in a significant U.S. federal investigation into Indian organized crime groups.
  The investigation, called “Operation Hard Ball,” has led to more than two dozen arrests of individuals connected to three Indian-based transnational organized crime groups: Lawrence Bishnoi, Ravinder Dhanda and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. Law enforcement is looking for 10 fugitives, seven in th
  
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• Abbotsford Canucks sign quintet of players to AHL deals

  16-07-2026 01:27 via abbynews.com
  
  The Abbotsford Canucks have announced five players have been signed to AHL deals.
  General manager Richard Seeley announced the additions of forwards Quinn Emerson and Ryan St. Louis, defencemen Tim Rego and Gavin White and goaltender Mitchell Weeks to one-year deals on Wednesday (July 15).They’re coming in hot!Abbotsford Canucks General Manager Richard Seeley announced today that the club has signed forwards Quinn Emerson and Ryan St. Louis, defencemen Gavin White and Tim Rego, and goalten
  
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• Conservative MLAs call for action on CN Rail line between Squamish and Prince George

  16-07-2026 01:05 via abbynews.com
  
  The Conservative MLAs of the Cariboo are calling on the B.C. government to do more to secure the future of the rail line between Squamish and Prince George.On Wednesday, July 15, Cariboo-Chilcoltin MLA Lorne Doerkson and Prince George-North Cariboo MLA Sheldon Clare put out a joint statement criticizing the NDP for what they say is them “dragging their feet” on securing a new operator for the rail corridor. This statement comes two days after Mike Farnworth, the Minister of Transport
  
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• Cyclospora cases in B.C. at ‘typical’ level

  16-07-2026 01:01 via abbynews.com
  
  So far this year, there have been 93 cases reported of cyclospora in B.C., a parasite infection that causes explosive diarrhea, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control estimates.
  Those are typical numbers for this time of year, according to Dr. Mayank Singal, Public Health Physician for enteric, zoonotic, and vector-borne diseases at the BCCDC, who told the Langley Advance Times on Wednesday that the agency is monitoring reports of cyclospora infections “closely, given the outbreak in the U.S.
  
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• Rosemarie Gwen Rempel

  16-07-2026 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Rempel, Rosemarie Gwen (Ismond), born August 31, 1946, passed away in her sleep peacefully on June 28, 2026. It is with great sadness, but peaceful hearts we announce the passing of a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. She is preceded by her mother Dorothy, sister Virgina and grandson Corey. She is survived by her loving husband Henry, and children Kristine and Trudie (Mark). Stepchildren, John (Martina), Sheri and Denise. Grandchildren Zoey, Amara, and Sofie Andersen-Samaska,
  
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• $8M worth of illicit cannabis seized in four separate enforcement actions in B.C.

  16-07-2026 00:25 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s Community Safety Unit has seized $8 million worth of unlicensed cannabis products in enforcement actions at four separate locations since May, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General announced on Wednesday (July 15).
  The unit confiscated a “significant” amount of cannabis, including cannabis plants, dried cannabis and cannabis edibles, at warehouses in Richmond, Vancouver and Vernon.
  The Vancouver Police Department and RCMP from Richmond and Vernon helped car
  
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• Chilliwack teen charged after assaulting youth with weapon

  16-07-2026 00:03 via abbynews.com
  
  A Chilliwack teenager has been charged following an early-morning assault that happened in the spring.
  Tyreese Webber-Schooner, 18, was charged with assault with a weapon, and assault causing bodily harm.The incident unfolded on May 3, shortly after 2 a.m. when Chilliwack RCMP were called to a report of an assault on Wells Road where a youth victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to a July 15 press release.
  Following an “extensive investigation” by the Chilliwa
  
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• ‘Serious act of cruelty’: Marmot found mutilated at McArthur Island in Kamloops

  15-07-2026 23:40 via abbynews.com
  
  A gruesome instance of animal cruelty has taken place at McArthur Island Park in Kamloops.
  Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet of the Kamloops RCMP confirmed that, just before 8 a.m. on Friday, July 10, frontline officers were called to a playground on McArthur Island for a report of a mutilated marmot.
  Shoihet said it was the only marmot-mutilation incident reported to the RCMP. She also noted the Kamloops detachment would be working with the BC SPCA for a potential follow-up investigation. The police f
  
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• Abbotsford Police project reduces stress for child interviews

  15-07-2026 20:42 via abbynews.com
  
  A project of the Abbotsford Police Department is helping to reduce stress and build trust in children who are witnesses to or victims of a crime.
  A space at the APD headquarters – dubbed The Forest – has been designed to make the process easier for kids being interviewed by police.
  The room features cozy couches, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, toys and child-sized furniture.Vibrant forest and jungle-themed artwork cover the walls and floors, while colouring supplies, activities
  
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• Third annual Battle of the Churches hockey tournament expanding to Abbotsford

  15-07-2026 20:27 via abbynews.com
  
  The third annual Battle of the Churches hockey fundraiser is expanding and the 2026 event features games in Chilliwack and Abbotsford.
  For the first time ever, this year’s tournament will be spread over three days and it is scheduled to run Aug. 13 at the Sardis Sports Centre and Aug. 14 and 15 in Abbotsford’s Summit Centre.
  A total of 14 teams are set to compete and competitive and non-competitive divisions are being offered.
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• Remains found in Mission in 2024 identified as missing woman

  15-07-2026 20:24 via abbynews.com
  
  Police confirmed remains found in Mission in 2024 are those of a woman reported missing on June 14, 2026.
  According to a previous news release from Mission RCMP, Mary Gadbois was reported missing by a family member on June 14 after not hearing from her for “a number of years”. She was last known to be living in Mission in 2021.Police said in an update on Wednesday (July 15) that the woman was estranged from her family, so it was not unexpected that there was a prolonged period of no
  
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• Vancouver Island pilot, forestry worker killed in helicopter crash

  15-07-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Two people have died after a helicopter crash in Loughborough Inlet, just north of Sayward on Tuesday morning.
  According to a Facebook post by Campbell River-based West Coast Helicopters, a Hughes 500 helicopter was being flown in the area for forestry operations. At 6:15 a.m., the helicopter went down with a pilot and two forestry workers from CFMG. The pilot, Riley Browne who worked for West Coast Helicopters, and a CFMG crew member did not survive. The other CFMG crew member did survive the c
  
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• Archway in Abbotsford hosts annual Taste Around the World event

  15-07-2026 19:53 via abbynews.com
  
  More than 250 people gathered for the third annual Taste Around the World event in Abbotsford on June 27.
  The event, hosted by Archway Community Services’ Food Justice program in collaboration with community partners, took place outside Clearbrook Library.
  The multicultural food-sharing event celebrated the rich cultural diversity within Abbotsford and brought guests together through the sharing of traditional recipes, stories and cultural experiences.
  “The goal of organizers was to
  
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• Canfor closing Prince George Northwood pulp mill, 300 jobs affected

  15-07-2026 19:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Canfor is permanently closing its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, affecting about 300 employees.
  The company announced the decision in a press release on Tuesday, July 14, saying prolonged financial losses, a structural shift in global pulp markets and ongoing fibre supply challenges have made the operation unsustainable.
  According to the release, the closure will reduce Canfor’s annual production of Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK) pulp by about 300,000 tonnes.
  Canfor said s
  
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• Kelowna woman highlighted by SPCA for milestone in foster care

  15-07-2026 19:06 via abbynews.com
  
  A Kelowna woman has helped give more than 100 cats another chance at life.
  Brenda Larson has been volunteering as a foster with the BC SPCA since May 2015, loving on stray and abandoned cats before they reach their forever home.
  “Fosters like Brenda truly help save lives,” said Shannon Paille, BC SPCA Kelowna manager. “We couldn’t help as many animals as we do without our foster team. Not only do they give animals a safe space to decompress and heal, but they also help us
  
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• Former Kelowna Falcons player drafted to the MLB

  15-07-2026 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A former baseball player for the Kelowna Falcons was selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft (MLB).
  ​Pitcher Griffin Naess was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 15th round, 457th overall, on July 12.
  The 21-year-old pitched for the Falcons during the 2023 season before taking the mound for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo out of California.
  ​According to Baseball Reference, the pitcher played seven games for the Falcons, including one start. In that time, Naess posted a 2-1 record
  
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