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• Give your spring gift-giving a vintage feel!

  19-03-2018 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Market celebrating ‘vintage, pop-up, artisan and upcycled’ in Abbotsford, Friday and Saturday.The post Give your spring gift-giving a vintage feel! appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UPDATE: Search continues for missing girl in Cultus Lake

  10-08-2026 21:40 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: The RCMP E Division Underwater Recovery Team has joined the ongoing search for the missing 13-year-old girl at Cultus Lake.
  While authorities search for the teen, Entrance Bay remains closed, with the public asked to avoid the area.
  Upper Fraser Valley RCMP reported that the volume of silt on the lake floor makes it easy for any disturbance in the water to drastically reduce the visibility for the search team.
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  The search is continuing for a girl who has been reported as m
  
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• City of Abbotsford launches It’s Your Vote Abbotsford election initiative

  10-08-2026 21:15 via abbynews.com
  
  The City of Abbotsford has announced the launch of It’s Your Vote Abbotsford, which is a local initiative that they hope will inform, educate and motivate residents to vote in the 2026 local general election on Saturday, Oct. 17.
  Abbotsford Votes buttons and stickers will be available at city hall, Abbotsford Recreation Centre, and Matsqui Recreation Centre and locals are encouraged to post a picture of using the #itsyourvoteabbotsford to share civic pride and their reasons for voting in t
  
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• Metro Vancouver expands Lower Mainland park

  10-08-2026 20:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Kanaka Creek Regional Park is now larger.On Monday, Aug. 10, Metro Vancouver announced that it has added 3.5 hectares of land to the Maple Ridge Park.The expansion is meant to further protect the “ecologically important” creek, and to create opportunities for future trail connections in the park, said the organization, a federation, made up of 21 municipalities, one electoral area, and one treaty First Nation.“For nearly 60 years, Metro Vancouver’s regional parks have pro
  
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• Strap in: Victoria flight cancelled after child refused to wear seatbelt

  10-08-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Porter Airlines is apologizing after an outgoing Victoria flight was cancelled due to a child who would not secure their seatbelt.
  According to the Victoria Airport Authority, the Porter flight to Toronto was first delayed and subsequently cancelled after it was unable to depart before YYJ’s scheduled airfield closure on Aug. 6.
  The airline told the Peninsula News Review the aircraft left the terminal and proceeded to the runway for departure before a young child who was standing in their
  
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• Abbotsford school trustee Mike Rauch announces bid for re-election

  10-08-2026 20:08 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford school trustee Mike Rauch has declared his intention to seek re-election in 2026.
  Rauch made the announcement in a press release shared on Friday (Aug. 7) afternoon.
  He was first elected to the position in 2022, which was the first time he had run for office, and finished in fifth place with 8,943 votes.I’m excited to announce that I am seeking re-election as Abbotsford School Trustee in the October 17, 2026 municipal election. Read the full announcement and learn more about my
  
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• Agassiz soccer player to represent Canada in Chile camp

  10-08-2026 19:58 via abbynews.com
  
  An Agassiz soccer player is in elite company as he prepares to represent Canada in Chile.Vancouver Whitecaps FC BMO Academy player Oliver Hirang McColl was one of three players recently selected for the U-15 national team camp at the ANFP Federación de Fútbol de Chile facility in Santiago, Chile. This is a joint camp that also includes six ‘Caps players from Canada’s U-16 national team, and both sides are set to take on their Chilean counterparts in friendly matches lat
  
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• Burst pipe forces 218 Abbotsford inmates to relocate

  10-08-2026 19:44 via abbynews.com
  
  Matsqui Institution is looking quite a bit emptier than usual after more than 200 inmates had to be temporarily relocated due to a burst water pipe on the weekend.
  Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) announced that the incident occurred on Aug. 8 at the Abbotsford penitentiary.
  The significant flooding impacted three units within the medium-security institution and forced a total of 218 inmates to be moved out of the facility.
  “The inmates involved were safely transferred, in accordance w
  
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• 1 charged with uttering death threats against Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

  10-08-2026 19:22 via abbynews.com
  
  A 51-year-old man from Montréal has been charged in an investigation into death threats against Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.Marc Porlier is charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm to a person under section 264.1 of the Criminal Code, the RCMP’s Federal Policing Eastern Region announced Monday (Aug. 10).
  He allegedly made the threatening remarks in an email sent to a senator, “among other individuals,” RCMP said.Police said the investigation wa
  
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• Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland grows to over 15,000 hectares

  10-08-2026 18:57 via abbynews.com
  
  The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland has grown to over 15,000 hectares.In a Monday morning, Aug. 10 update, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said winds shifted easterly to westerly on Sunday. The shift in winds cleared the air in the northeast corner of the blaze, increasing the fire’s intensity to displaying Rank 4 behaviour, instead of the Rank 2 to 3 behaviour showed earlier in the day.
  BCWS said it is still prioritizing the drainage between Fish Lake and Garnet Valley. There, crews are
  
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• Shifting winds potentially to increase activity on Quilpituk Creek wildfire

  10-08-2026 18:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The Quilpituk Creek wildfire remains out of control, with afternoon winds potentially increasing activity later in the day on Aug. 10.
  The fire remains at an estimated 1,238 hectares in size, unchanged from the previous update by the BC Wildfire Service on Sunday, Aug. 9.
  Heavy smoke from the fire is expected to remain in the area through the day.Controlled burns that were planned to remove 100 hectares of unburnt fuel between the fire perimeter and established control lines on Aug. 9 weren&rsqu
  
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• Shifting winds could increase activity on Quilpituk Creek wildfire

  10-08-2026 18:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The Quilpituk Creek wildfire remains out of control, with afternoon winds potentially increasing activity later in the day on Aug. 10.
  The fire remains at an estimated 1,238 hectares in size, unchanged from the previous update by the BC Wildfire Service on Sunday, Aug. 9.
  Heavy smoke from the fire is expected to remain in the area through the day.Controlled burns that were planned to remove 100 hectares of unburnt fuel between the fire perimeter and established control lines on Aug. 9 weren&rsqu
  
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• Brunswick Complex wildfires grow to over 60,000 hectares combined

  10-08-2026 17:44 via abbynews.com
  
  The Brunswick Complex wildfires have grown to over 60,000 hectares combined.
  Both the 8,755-hectare Brunswick Creek fire and 51,772-hectare Ainslie Creek fire that make up the complex remain out of control, according to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service on Monday morning (Aug. 10).
  Eleven evacuation orders and 13 evacuation alerts are in effect in relation to the fires.
  Due to the Ainslie Creek fire, the Thompson Nicola Regional District issued an evacuation order for 57 addresses in th
  
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• Penny Lynn Summers

  10-08-2026 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  May 26, 1950 – July 8, 2026
  Formerly of Chilliwack and late of Abbotsford, Penny passed away peacefully at the age of 76.
  Beloved wife of the late Brian Summers. Loving mother to Kevin (Fiona) and BJ (Mary). Cherished grandmother to Isaac, Ahnya, and Keira.
  Penny was a devoted sister, sister-in-law, aunt, treasured friend, and loyal supporter to so many whose lives she touched.
  She will be remembered for the laughter, kindness, and memories she shared with family and friends.
  She will be d
  
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• Twin Lakes wildfire near Hemlock Valley grows to 18 hectares

  10-08-2026 16:55 via abbynews.com
  
  The Twin Lakes wildfire west of Hemlock Valley remains out of control and has grown to 18 hectares in size, while the Fleetwood wildfire north of Harrison Mills is now under control.
  The Twin Lakes blaze is approximately 25 km northeast of Stave Falls, located near the Twin Lakes Recreation Site and Statlu Creek. The fire was discovered on Friday (Aug. 7) at approximately 6:30 p.m.
  According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) on Sunday (Aug. 9), heavy equipment is on site to he
  
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• Crews respond to rubber plant fire near Hwy. 11 in Abbotsford

  10-08-2026 16:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire at a rubber plant near Highway 11 in Abbotsford on Monday (Aug. 10).
  According to an air quality alert on social media from the City of Abbotsford, the fire occurred early Monday morning on Industrial Way. Crews continue to work to put out the fire.
  The city said dark smoke remains in the area and some people may smell it as it spreads.
  “People are asked to avoid the area and stay (in) clean air locations indoors to limit exposure if they notic
  
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• UPDATE: ‘Days to weeks’ for Bald Range wildfire evacuees to return home

  10-08-2026 05:15 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 8:00 p.m.It may take days to weeks for evacuees of the Bald Range wildfire to return home.
  In a livestream from the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS), communications manager Erick Thompson the process of re-entry into evacuated areas will take time.
  He said some areas are still not safe. In other areas, such as Trout Creek in Summerland, where the fire may not have reached, Thompson said other issues potentially remain such as blown-over embers, power outages and water sys
  
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• RCMP confirm fatality from Summerland wildfire

  10-08-2026 02:52 via abbynews.com
  
  Penticton RCMP have confirmed that one senior has died due to the fast moving Bald Range wildfire that hit Summerland.
  RCMP said they received a report of the death about eight hours after the fire was first reported on Aug. 7, with officers working with the BC Coroners Service to confirm the death.The 80-year-old Meadow Valley resident was confirmed to be deceased by the RCMP on Aug. 9.“This wildfire has been a deeply traumatic event for all those in the region. Our thoughts are with this
  
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• UPDATE: Activity related to Bald Range wildfire ‘hard to predict’ as winds shift west

  10-08-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 4:00 p.m.
  BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) are continuing to see elevated fire activity related to the Bald Range blaze.
  In an update from the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS), BCWS’ Erin Catherall, a fire information officer, gave an update on current conditions.
  “Right now we are seeing elevated fire activity. Things are hot and dry and we do not expect a change in the current situation,” Catherall said.
  She added that winds are expected to shift to the west
  
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• VIDEO: 3 year old mauled by bear in the Lower Mainland

  09-08-2026 23:45 via abbynews.com
  
  A three-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital after she was mauled by a bear in Maple Ridge.
  The incident happened on a residential property at 11:30 a.m. in the 12300 block of 240 Street on Sunday morning, Aug. 9.The victim sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital.
  Multiple conversation officers responded to the area with RCMP officers to search for the bear that fled into a greenbelt.
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• UPDATE: BC Wildfire to conduct ignitions around Quilpituk Creek blaze to reduce fuel

  09-08-2026 22:50 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 1:44 p.m.
  BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is planning to conduct small-scale ignitions along the southwest perimeter of the Quilpituk Creek wildfire.The planned ignitions are supposed to reduce the potential growth of the Quilpituk Creek blaze – which sits at an estimated 1,238 hectares in size – by removing fuel. BCWS said smoke will be visible in the area as the ignitions are conducted.Elsewhere, power has been restored, and assessments of the Killiney Beach and Westshore Estate
  
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• VIDEO: B.C. rider celebrates becoming Canadian citizen with double victory

  09-08-2026 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Growing up in the U.S., Langley rider Kyle King says he was often mistaken for a Canuck because he spoke with a Canadian accent, even though he is a native Californian.
  It was the product of frequent trips to spend summers north of the border, and the fact that his dad had two long-time girlfriends who were Canadian women, he has explained.
  Ten years ago, King married his Canadian-born wife Emily, and the couple would settle down in Langley, not far from the Thunderbird Show Park.
  But while he w
  
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• UPDATE: More evacuation orders issued due to Bald Range wildfire

  09-08-2026 21:05 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 12:00 p.m.
  An evacuation order has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen due to the Bald Range wildfire.The order applies to the area of Brent Lake, Single Creek Area, otherwise known as Electoral Area ‘F’ on this map.Evacuees can go to the Trade and Convention Centre at 273 Power St. in Penticton to register.EmergencyInfoBC has more information on evacuation alerts and orders related to the Bald Range fire, which is an estimated 13,618 hectares in size
  
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• Search continues for missing girl in Cultus Lake

  09-08-2026 20:56 via abbynews.com
  
  The search is continuing for a girl who has been reported as missing and is presumed to have drowned in Cultus Lake.
  At around 1:20 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, Chilliwack RCMP received a report that a 13-year-old girl who was floating on a paddleboard in Cultus Lake was believed to have suffered a medical emergency.
  The girl was not wearing a life jacket, and is believed to have fallen in the water in the area around Entrance Bay.
  Police officers, along with firefighters, BC Emergency Health Servi
  
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• Bradley Creek wildfire complex near Vernon still being held

  09-08-2026 20:53 via abbynews.com
  
  The Bradley Creek wildfire complex is still expected to stay within its perimeters, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
  In an update on Sunday, Aug. 9, BCWS said that based on available fuel and predicted weather conditions, the Bradley Creek wildfire – still estimated at 2,634 hectares in size – is expected to remain within control lines.Temperatures are expected to rise slowly throughout the day, reaching 31°C at around 5 p.m., and east-southeasterly winds will shift t
  
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• Wildfires near Clinton now over 213,000 hectares, remain out-of-control

  09-08-2026 20:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Wildfires in and around the Big Bar complex near Clinton are still out-of-control, with several evacuation orders and alerts in place.
  The entire complex covers more than 213,000 hectares as of Aug. 9.
  The Pear Lake wildfire saw growth and is now 142,900 hectares. French Bar Creek sits at 39,044 hectares, while the Rim Lake wildfire is estimated at 4,794 hectares.
  Bonanza Creek, which is not a part of the Big Bar complex but is nearby and to the west of the other fires, is at 26,822 hectares.
  Pe
  
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• Wildfires near Clinton now over 200,000 hectares, remain out-of-control

  09-08-2026 20:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Wildfires in and around the Big Bar complex near Clinton are still out-of-control with several evacuation orders and alerts in place.
  The entire complex covers more than 200,000 hectares as of Aug. 9.
  The Pear Lake wildfire saw growth and is now 142,900 hectares. French Bar Creek sits at 39,044 hectares. Rim Lake wildfire spans 4,794 hectares.
  Bonanza Creek, which is not a part of the Big Bar complex but nearby, is 26,822 hectares.
  Pear Lake Wildfire
  BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) posted a response
  
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• UPDATE: Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland grows, ‘challenging day’ ahead

  09-08-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 11:20 a.m.
  The Bald Range wildfire has grown to an estimated to 13,618 hectares in size, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
  BCWS said the blaze saw increased behaviour to the south last night on Aug. 8.“Last night, poor overnight recoveries were observed on the Bald Range Wildfire, with relative humidity around 33%. The south end of the fire, along with the Fish Lake Road and Garnet Valley Road areas, continued to experience increased fire behaviour overnight,” it said.Aug
  
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• Quilpituk Creek wildfire grows to 1,238 hectares

  09-08-2026 19:54 via abbynews.com
  
  The Quilpituk Creek wildfire is still growing, and is now estimated to be around 100 hectares larger since it was last recorded, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).In an update on Sunday morning, Aug. 8, BCWS said the blaze is an estimated 1,238 hectares in size and remains out of control.
  Three sets of evacuation orders and one set of an evacuation alert related to the Quilpituk fire remain in place.BCWS have continued to commit over 120 firefighters, 11 helicopters, 40 pieces of heavy
  
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• ‘Summerland hasn’t been destroyed’ due to Bald Range wildfire, CAO says

  09-08-2026 18:49 via abbynews.com
  
  Evacuation orders and alerts covering Bald Range, Summerland, Penticton and Peachland remain in place as of 9:10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9 due to the Bald Range fire.The entire town of Summerland remains under an evacuation order along with areas under the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS), Regional District of the Central Okanagan, Penticton Indian Band as well as South Peachland. Evacuation alerts also remain in place in areas adjacent to the evacuation alerts in Penticton Indian B
  
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