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• Cohen says Trump knew about WikiLeaks email dump beforehand

  27-02-2019 15:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Cohen says he does not have direct evidence that Trump colluded with the Russian government
  
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• Collision near Hope slows Highway 1 traffic

  19-06-2026 16:20 via abbynews.com
  
  A collision on Highway 1 near Hope on Friday morning (June 19) is impacting traffic in both directions.
  The crash occurred at approximately 6:08 a.m. in the Spuzzum area, per the Pulse Point app. An ambulance was cleared as of 6:55 a.m.
  Emil Anderson Maintenance said in a social media post that crews are en route to assess.
  More to come.
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, June 19: Historic 6-0 win for Canada sets up huge match next Wednesday

  19-06-2026 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  History was made in Vancouver on Thursday afternoon (June 18), with another huge match coming next Wednesday.
  Canada was relentless and dominant at BC Place Stadium in a 6-0 win over Qatar in Group B action, giving the Maple Leaf nation its first-ever World Cup victory in the men’s soccer tournament.
  Jonathan David scored three times for Canada, which became the first squad outside Europe and South America to s
  
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• Kamloops man to celebrate 29th birthday 10 years after near-fatal attack

  19-06-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  He’s happy, curious, and a fighter.
  Jessie Simpson from Kamloops had his whole life change 10 years ago.
  A walk home from a party to celebrate high school graduation in the early hours of June 19, 2016 saw the young man attacked by Kristopher Tiechrieb after cutting through the the property owner’s backyard.
  Teichrieb used a metal baseball bat to beat the then 18-year-old, sending Simpson into a coma doctors weren’t sure he would ever wake up from. Teichrieb pleaded guilty to a
  
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• ‘I love Vernon’: Prime Minister tells visiting family

  19-06-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A Vernon financial advisor had a chance meeting with someone who knows a thing or two about economics.
  Kirbey Lockhart and his wife, Heidi, were out east to Montreal on a trip. Their daughter Courtney and her partner, Scott, live in Ottawa, so the Lockharts went to visit the kids.
  In Ottawa, the family decided to visit the National Art Gallery (NAG) on Monday morning, June 8. It was Courtney who reminded all that new Governor-General Louise Arbour was being sworn in.
  “The three of us had j
  
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• Long delayed $50.6M supportive-housing facility with shelter opens quietly in Chilliwack

  19-06-2026 00:47 via abbynews.com
  
  The long-awaited $50.6 million supportive-housing and homeless shelter facility in Chilliwack is finally up and running after years of planning and construction setbacks.
  A recent community barbecue marked the grand opening of the four-storey facility, Phoenix Pathways, run by the Phoenix Society with shelter spaces, supportive housing and enhanced, complex-care services all under one roof at 45867 Trethewey Avenue.
  “Housing is foundational to well-being,” said Justine Patterson, chi
  
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• Long-delayed $50.6M supportive housing and homeless shelter opens quietly in Chilliwack

  19-06-2026 00:47 via abbynews.com
  
  The long-awaited $50.6 million supportive-housing and homeless shelter facility in Chilliwack is finally up and running after years of planning and construction setbacks.
  A recent community barbecue marked the grand opening of the four-storey facility, Phoenix Pathways, run by the Phoenix Society with shelter spaces, supportive housing and enhanced, complex-care services all under one roof at 45867 Trethewey Avenue.
  “Housing is foundational to well-being,” said Justine Patterson, chi
  
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• FBI assists RCMP with investigation of threat directed at Salmon Arm school

  18-06-2026 22:56 via abbynews.com
  
  An individual was arrested after the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted RCMP in identifying a threat directed towards a Salmon Arm school.
  That individual remains under house arrest and is being closely monitored by the RCMP, said School District 83 Supt. Donna Kriger in a June 18 letter received by parents of J.L. Jackson Secondary students.
  Kriger said police were made aware of the threat “made towards a Salmon Arm school” over the winter break when school was not in ses
  
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• FBI assists RCMP on threat directed at Salmon Arm school: School District 83

  18-06-2026 22:56 via abbynews.com
  
  An individual was arrested after the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted RCMP in identifying a threat directed towards a Salmon Arm school.
  That individual remains under house arrest and is being closely monitored by the RCMP, said School District 83 Supt. Donna Kriger in a June 18 letter received by parents of J.L. Jackson Secondary students.
  Kriger said police were made aware of the threat “made towards a Salmon Arm school” over the winter break when school was not in ses
  
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• FBI assists RCMP on threat directed at Salmon Arm school

  18-06-2026 22:56 via abbynews.com
  
  An individual was arrested after the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted RCMP in identifying a threat directed towards a Salmon Arm school.
  That individual remains under house arrest and is being closely monitored by the RCMP, said School District 83 Supt. Donna Kriger in a June 18 letter received by parents of J.L. Jackson Secondary students.
  Kriger said police were made aware of the threat “made towards a Salmon Arm school” over the winter break when school was not in ses
  
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• FBI assist RCMP with investigation of threat directed at Salmon Arm school

  18-06-2026 22:56 via abbynews.com
  
  An individual was arrested after the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted RCMP in identifying a threat directed towards a Salmon Arm school.
  That individual remains under house arrest and is being closely monitored by the RCMP, said School District 83 Supt. Donna Kriger in a June 18 letter received by parents of J.L. Jackson Secondary students.
  Kriger said police were made aware of the threat “made towards a Salmon Arm school” over the winter break when school was not in ses
  
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• Experienced general manager Richard Seeley ready to put his stamp on Abbotsford Canucks

  18-06-2026 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  At a press conference earlier this month, Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson spoke of a book he keeps filled with names of other team’s staff who are interesting or have a presence to them.
  It’s a good bet that new Abbotsford Canucks general manager Richard Seeley found his way somewhere in that prestigious tome.
  Seeley was announced as Abbotsford’s general manager and an assistant general manager for Vancouver on June 11 and he told The News on Wednesday (June 18)
  
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• More jail time for Quesnel man who killed his mother’s goats

  18-06-2026 22:15 via abbynews.com
  
  A 35-year-old man was sentenced in Quesnel Provincial Court on May 19 to an additional 57 days in jail for killing his mother’s pet goats.
  Jessie James Falkenham pleaded guilty to the April 25 offence in Kersley. He will also spend 18 months on probation and is banned from owning, residing with, or having custody or control of any animal or bird for five years.
  An April 26 charge of wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer was stayed.
  “I am left bewildered by what has happen
  
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• WORLD CUP UPDATE: Fans erupt as Canada leads Qatar 3-0 at the half in Vancouver

  18-06-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  4:17 p.m.
  Fans cheer as Kone is taken off the field on a stretcher. Qatar down to nine men after Assim Madibo is banished with a red card.
  4:14 p.m.
  A hush falls over BC Place as Canada’s Ismael Kone suffers a horrific injury following a tackle.
  3:57 p.m.
  Total domination from Canada after the first half. Canada carried 67 per cent of possession and had eight shots on goal to none for Qatar, down to 10 men after Homam Elamin received a red card.
  3:48 p.m.
  Goooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!
  Davi
  
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• WORLD CUP UPDATE: Canada holds huge 5-0 lead over Qatar in Vancouver

  18-06-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  4:49
  If the result holds, Canada will sit atop Group B on goal differential and can win the group with a draw versus Switzerland on Wednesday.4:37
  The rout continues. Canada’s up 5-0 as Qatar gives up an own goal in the 75th minute. The fans have started an ‘Olé, Olé, Olé’ chant.
  4:25 p.m.
  Another one!! It’s 4-0 Canada as Nathan Saliba bends in a beautiful free kick from just outside the box.
  4:21 p.m.
  Play resumes with the crowd much more subdued.
  4:
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada overpowers Qatar with massive 6-0 victory

  18-06-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  5:01 p.m.
  Let the celebrations begin, Vancouver! The host nation wraps up its first-ever victory on the World Cup stage with a massive 6-0 win. Switzerland awaits…
  4:53 p.m.
  Total domination!! David completes his hat trick and makes it 6-0 for Canada in the 92nd minute, making it the largest margin of victory for any CONCACAF team at the World Cup. The last time a World Cup host country player scored a hat trick was Geoff Hurst for England in 1966.Fans cheer for the 6th goal on Granville
  
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• PHOTOS: Thousands of fans march to BC Place ahead of Canada-Qatar match

  18-06-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  With a Canadian flag flying proudly on a hockey stick at the front of the crowd, thousands of fans have made their way through downtown Vancouver towards Canada’s first FIFA World Cup match at BC Place.
  Chants of ole ole ole ole mix with the singing of O Canada and the strains of When the Reds Go Marching In as Canadian fans show their support for the home team. The first marchers have now arrived at BC Place after a half-hour trail through downtown.
  Canada faces Qatar at 3 p.m. Pacific in
  
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• PHOTOS: Thousands of fans fill Granville, PNE as World Cup fever hits Vancouver

  18-06-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  3:16 pm
  Goooooooooooal.
  1-0 Canada as the fans erupt.
  3:13 p.m.
  Throngs of fans are squeezing their way down Granville Street and pub patios are packed as fans turn out in downtown Vancouver for the FIFA World Cup action.
  Canada is playing Qatar at BC Place. No score so far 14 minutes in.
  2:58 p.m.
  Let’s go, Canada!
  Thousands of fans at the FIFA Fan Zone at the PNE Amphitheatre are chanting, cheering and ready to root their team to victory as players take to the field for the 3 p.m. match
  
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• Fans march to BC Place ahead of Canada-Qatar World Cup match

  18-06-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  With a Canadian flag flying proudly on a hockey stick at the front of the crowd, thousands of fans have made their way through downtown Vancouver towards Canada’s first FIFA World Cup match at BC Place.
  Chants of ole ole ole ole mix with the singing of O Canada and the strains of When the Reds Go Marching In as Canadian fans show their support for the home team. The first marchers have now arrived at BC Place after a half-hour trail through downtown.
  Canada faces Qatar at 3 p.m. Pacific in
  
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• Fans join march to BC Place ahead of Canada-Qatar World Cup match

  18-06-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  With a Canadian flag flying proudly on a hockey stick at the front of the crowd, thousands of fans have made their way through downtown Vancouver towards Canada’s first FIFA World Cup match at BC Place.
  Chants of ole ole ole ole mix with the singing of O Canada and the strains of When the Reds Go Marching In as Canadian fans show their support for the home team. The first marchers have now arrived at BC Place after a half-hour trail through downtown.
  Canada faces Qatar at 3 p.m. Pacific in
  
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• Fans begin march to BC Place ahead of Canada-Qatar World Cup match

  18-06-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  With a Canadian flag flying proudly on a hockey stick at the front of the crowd, thousands of fans are making their way through downtown Vancouver towards Canada’s first match at BC Place.
  Thousands of Canadian fans are marching to cheer Canada on in its FIFA World Cup match against Qatar on Thursday, June 18.
  Fans began gathering near Fionn MacCool’s near by Science World around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, with the march beginning at 1 p.m.
  Throngs of fans in red and white and bearing t
  
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• Federal government kicks in $5 billion for B.C. housing, infrastructure

  18-06-2026 21:25 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. has struck a deal with the federal government for Ottawa to provide more than $5 billion for housing and infrastructure in B.C. over the next 10 years.
  Funding will include $2.5 billion for transit, such as SkyTrain development, $1.6 billion to lower development cost charges, $600 million for health-care infrastructure, a $284-million one-time payment to reduce barriers to new construction, $100 million for a new Tumbler Ridge secondary school and $50 million for infrastructure in coastal c
  
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• Maple Ridge RCMP called to rural property for ‘shots fired’ call

  18-06-2026 20:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Numerous police cruisers descended on a property in rural Maple Ridge on Wednesday afternoon, June 17, for a shots fired call.
  The incident happened at approximately 3 p.m, at a property in the 13200 block of Neaves Road, at the corner of Old Dewdney Trunk Road.
  Frontline Maple Ridge RCMP officers learned there had been an altercation between two occupants on the property. One of the occupants was transported to hospital for treatment for injuries that were not considered life threatening.
  Polic
  
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• City of Abbotsford to reduce newspaper advertising in 2027

  18-06-2026 20:38 via abbynews.com
  
  The City of Abbotsford plans to cease much of its newspaper advertising in 2027 and instead use its website and an email subscription service for its public notices.
  Council on Tuesday (June 16) approved amendments to the city’s public notice bylaw that a staff report says will “generate financial savings.”
  Under provincial legislation, local governments are required to inform the public of certain activities and council considerations.
  These include bylaw amendments, elections
  
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• B.C. post-secondary system facing worst funding crisis in its history, report finds

  18-06-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  British Columbia’s public post-secondary system is facing the worst funding crisis in its history, according to a new report that found 19 of the province’s 25 public institutions are projected to operate at a loss, with an estimated $300 million shortfall province-wide.
  The report, Rebuilding post-secondary education as public infrastructure in B.C. from B.C.Policy Solutions shows that since 2024, institutions have cut or suspended more than 180 programs. With these program cuts cam
  
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• Vancouver Island woman fights cougar to save pet goat

  18-06-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A Nanaimo woman’s close encounter with a cougar resulted in the wild cat being given a literal kick off her property.
  On June 6, Gina Moore went out to her barn to lock up for the night. When she got there she saw one of her goats, Donnie, clasped in a small cougar’s mouth.
  “Adrenaline just took over, and I did what I needed to do to save him,” Moore recalled.
  The rest was a blur, as she rushed over, kicking the cougar in the ribs. The wild cat let go of the animal in its
  
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• No injuries reported after crane tips at Bruhn Bridge worksite in Sicamous

  18-06-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A crane may need a crane after tipping over at the Bruhn Bridge construction site in Sicamous.
  On Wednesday, June 17, numerous posts on social media showed the crane sitting at a 45 degree angle with the boom extended, indicating an overreach, though the cause of the incident hasn’t been confirmed.
  The contractor contacted District of Sicamous chief administrative officer Dean Strachan to advise of the situation, reporting there was “no impact or disruption to highway or district inf
  
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• 12 guns seized from illegal shooters on Mission forest service road

  18-06-2026 19:31 via abbynews.com
  
  Mission RCMP conducted an illegal-shooting enforcement blitz along the Lost Creek forest service road on June 13 and 14, resulting in the seizure of 12 guns from residents of Abbotsford, Surrey, Delta and Nova Scotia.
  Cpl. Harrison Mohr said the first incident was on Saturday (June 13) at about 6:45 p.m., when a citizen reported that a group of men were shooting at around the 7.5-kilometre marker of the road.
  An officer who attended found five men from Abbotsford, who had arrived in a GMC Sierra
  
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• Abbotsford’s Hailey MacLeod selected by Montreal at PWHL Draft

  18-06-2026 19:18 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford’s Hailey MacLeod was introduced into the professional hockey by Canadian hockey royalty at the PWHL Draft in Detroit on Wednesday (June 17).
  Three-time Olympic gold medallist and 2026 Walter Cup champion Laura Stacey announced MacLeod as the Montreal Victoire’s fourth round pick, 48th overall and also welcomed the former Yale Secondary student as her new teammate on the defending champion team.MacLeod become the first-ever Abbotsford hockey product to be chosen in the PWHL
  
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• Surrey Police Board slammed for ‘gag’ order on what chief can say to media

  18-06-2026 19:10 via abbynews.com
  
  The embattled Surrey Police Board is facing heavy criticism after its members voted in favour June 17 of a governance committee recommendation to rope in what the Surrey Police Service chief constable and other senior executives can say to news media and “stakeholders” related to matters of police governance, oversight, board direction, organizational priorities and decisions involving the provincial government and city hall.
  The governance committee recommendation, contained in a re
  
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