Abbotsford news

• Delta to open first-of-its-kind in B.C. ash scattering site

  16-07-2026 23:38 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. has given the go-ahead for a first-of-its-kind dedicated ash scattering site to be created at the Fraser Viewpoint on Tilbury Island in Delta.
  “This site will provide a place for people to gather, respect the wishes of their loved ones and carry out meaningful cultural and spiritual traditions in the communities they call home,” Attorney General Niki Sharma said at an event at the site on Thursday (July 16).
  The scattering of a deceased person’s ashes in running water is n
  
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• Grandson of NHL legend Ken Dryden signs with B.C. junior hockey team

  17-07-2026 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Hunter Dryden has a last name that hockey fans recognize instantly.
  The 19-year-old goaltender is the grandson of Hockey Hall of Famer and six-time Stanley Cup champion Ken Dryden, while his mother, Tammy Lee Shewchuk, won Olympic gold with Canada’s women’s hockey team in 2002.
  Now, the Connecticut product is taking the next step in his career after committing to the Victoria Grizzlies for the 2026-27 BCHL season.
  “I’ve always kind of been battling with being my own perso
  
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• Boston Bar evacuees directed to pick up mail at Chilliwack post office

  17-07-2026 21:27 via abbynews.com
  
  Evacuees in the Boston Bar area will need to head to Chilliwack to pick up their mail.
  Canada Post issued a red alert for the Boston Bar community due to the Brunswick Creek wildfire.
  “A red alert means that the post office is closed and incoming mail is being securely held off-site until further notice,” Canada Post stated in a press release.
  Customers are being directed to the main post office in Chilliwack at 46229 Yale Rd. to pick up their mail and parcels.
  “We ask that res
  
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• PHOTOS: Festival of the Arts rocks Agassiz-Harrison

  17-07-2026 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The 47th annual Harrison Festival of the Arts continues through the weekend.The time-honoured tradition has celebrated all things art, from visual arts to performance and music. Harrison’s biggest arts event of the year welcomes artists from the Fraser Valley, B.C. and even across the world to showcase their artistic expressions and grace the stages on the shores of Harrison Lake and in Memorial Hall.For a complete guide to this year’s events, check out the special section in the Jul
  
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• Brunswick Complex wildfire over 20k hectares as firefighters continue to battle blaze on Friday

  17-07-2026 20:29 via abbynews.com
  
  The Brunswick Complex wildfire, made up of the Ainslie Creek and Brunswick Creek fires, burns at a combined 20,153 hectares as of July 17.The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) provided updates about the wildfires on Friday morning. Both remain out of control.There is one evacuation alert in place for the Ainslie Creek fire, along with one evacuation alert and nine evacuation orders for the Brunswick Creek fire. Details of evacuation alerts and orders can be found at Emergency Info BC’s website.Th
  
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• Abbotsford Canucks’ Google numbers decrease year-over-year

  17-07-2026 19:46 via abbynews.com
  
  Similar to the team’s tumble in the standings, the Abbotsford Canucks’ Google Trends data experienced a significant drop year-over-year.
  Google Trends statistics obtained by The News show a decrease of approximately 70 per cent when the time period of July 2025 to July 2026 is compared to July 2024 to July 2025.
  Google Trends track Google searches for terms over a set period of time and allow users the ability to look at historical information and also compare search terms.
  The 2025-
  
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• Welcome Neigh-bours!: Abbotsford Agrifair ready to roll

  17-07-2026 19:39 via abbynews.com
  
  The 117th edition of the Abbotsford Agrifair comes to Exhibition Park from July 31 to Aug. 2 with the theme “Welcome Neigh-bours!”
  Headlining this year’s fair is the world-renowned RCMP Musical Ride, returning to Abbotsford for the first time since 2018.
  Agrifair is the first stop in B.C. this year for the iconic Canadian performance, featuring five performances over the three-day event.
  The RCMP Musical Ride is included in the price of admission.
  “This is one of Canada&r
  
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• Garlic powder sold at Dollarama recalled

  17-07-2026 18:51 via abbynews.com
  
  Health Canada has issued a recall on a brand of garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores and is urging people to stop using it immediately.Heavenly Spices brand Garlic Powder has been recalled due to bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning, diarrhea and gastroenteritis.The recall is for the 70g product with UPC 6 67888 50634 7 and best-before date 2029 JAN 30 GP 30ZV PIT.If you have the affected product and would like a refund, contact Dollarama at [email protected] with a picture of th
  
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• UPDATE: Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon area after closure due to wildfires

  17-07-2026 17:15 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE (11 a.m.) – Highway 1 has reopened to traffic after a closure due to the Fraser Canyon wildfires.According to an update from Drive BC on Friday morning (July 17), one lane is open both ways between Jackass Summit and Tuckkwiowhum Road.A speed limit of 60 km/h is in effect and stopping isn’t permitted in the wildfire zone.BC Wildfire Service’s latest update said the risk of wildfire spotting will be reduced on Friday.“While conditions today and tomorrow should be mo
  
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• Fraser Canyon wildfires grow as evacuation orders remain in effect

  17-07-2026 17:15 via abbynews.com
  
  The Fraser Canyon wildfires have both grown as evacuation orders remain in effect.According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service on Thursday evening (July 16), the Brunswick Creek fire increased to 3,578 hectares and the Ainslie Creek fire grew to 16,575 hectares.
  BCWS said Thursday was unstable with erratic winds in the morning and a thunderstorm warning in the night.
  “During this time our tactics and objectives must shift to ensure the safety of our crews and all personnel worki
  
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• Wildfire off Coquihalla Highway north of Hope grows to 15 hectares

  17-07-2026 16:42 via abbynews.com
  
  A wildfire off Coquihalla Highway northeast of Hope has grown to 15 hectares.
  The blaze was discovered on Wednesday evening (July 15) just after 6 p.m. near Dewdney Creek, north of Hope.
  According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service, the fire is suspected to be human-caused.
  On Thursday (July 16), crews established water access routes and responded with a direct attack on the blaze.
  BCWS said smoke may be visible from Coquihalla Highway, but the wildfire currently doesn’t pose a
  
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• Langley loves its kitties, and there’s stats to prove it

  17-07-2026 03:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Langley topped the list for the community that loves its cats the most, based on adoptions, and the purchase of toys, treats, and other enrichment products.
  Ahead of PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week (July 20 to 26), PetSmart unveiled its second annual Top Cat-Loving Cities ranking. The list reveals that suburban communities and mid-sized cities continue to lead the way in feline affection.
  “Cats have become an increasingly important part of family life for Canadians from
  
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• Simpcw, B.C. come to assessment process agreement on Yellowhead Copper project

  17-07-2026 02:24 via abbynews.com
  
  The Simpcw First Nation and the Government of B.C. have come to an agreement on their approach to assessing the proposed Yellowhead Copper mine.The Province announced the new consent agreement in a press release on July 16.It says the agreement “supports regulatory clarity” for the proposed copper mine by “providing for efficient, co-ordinated environmental assessments” by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and Simpcw, each under their own respective processes.It n
  
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• Highway 1 remains closed at Boston Bar due to wildfires

  17-07-2026 01:59 via abbynews.com
  
  Highway 1 is still closed at Boston Bar due to the ongoing Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires, the Transportation Ministry advised Thursday (July 16).
  Highway 1 is now closed east of Boothroyd and west of Boston Bar.
  The ministry said traffic control has been established at Hope and Lytton to prevent access into the affected area. There is also overhead message signs and portable message boards alerting travellers of the closure.
  The province says the closure will remain in place until
  
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• B.C. court certifies class action against e-cigarette maker JUUL

  17-07-2026 01:15 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a nationwide class action lawsuit against e-cigarette maker JUUL Labs Inc. and associated company Altria Group Inc.
  Two representative plaintiffs in the case, Owen Mann-Campbell and Robert Osborn, allege the companies deceptively marketed their product as a safe alternative to smoking and “conspired together to addict a new generation to nicotine.”
  After six years and an attempt to appeal a partial certification decision, Justice Christopher Giasc
  
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• B.C. youth watchdog points to stalled child welfare reforms

  17-07-2026 01:06 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s watchdog for children and youth says progress has been inconsistent two years after her office released its initial report into children who were either seriously injured or died while in care.
  Representative Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth provided a progress report on Thursday to the July 16, 2024 Don’t Look Away report. She said progress is underway, but pointed to siloed systems, lack of early intervention services, and workforce challenges preventing consistent progress.
  The 20
  
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• Police seek witnesses to fatal crash in Abbotsford

  17-07-2026 00:25 via abbynews.com
  
  The Abbotsford Police Department is asking for witnesses to come forward in relation to a fatal collision that occurred earlier this month.
  The single-vehicle crash took place at about 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7 on Townshipline Road near Gladwin Road.
  Police at the time said a vehicle with two people had crashed into a hydro pole. The passenger died on scene, and the driver was taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
  The Abbotsford Police Department’s major crime uni
  
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• Langley pub fined $7K for payments to promote beer brand

  16-07-2026 23:52 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s liquor regulator has ordered a Langley pub to pay a $7,000 fine after it was accused of accepting thousands of dollars to promote a specific brand of beer in 2024 and 2025.
  According to a recent ruling by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB), the Rendezvous Pub in Langley City allegedly signed a customer promotion agreement (CPA) with an unnamed beer company for $46,405.
  Under the Liquor Control Act, there are strict rules on how alcohol manufacturers can work with local
  
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• Council approves new arena and training pool in Abbotsford

  16-07-2026 23:42 via abbynews.com
  
  City council has approved $650,000 in funding to proceed with the next steps in constructing a new arena at Abbotsford Exhibition Park and a new 50-metre training pool at MSA Arena.
  The projects came before council on Tuesday (July 14) for consideration of $325,000 each for “project framing work,” which would include site plans, traffic impact studies, topographical site surveys and geotechnical studies.
  The process would also look at various funding options, including long-term debt
  
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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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