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• Heat warning in effect for B.C.’s North, Central coasts

  20-07-2026 19:22 via abbynews.com
  
  Parts of B.C.’s North and Central coasts are under a heat warning until Wednesday, Environment Canada says.The yellow warning was issued Monday (July 20) for Terrace, Kitimat and Bella Coola, with a high forecast confidence. The warning is in effect until Wednesday, and will then be followed by a cooling trend.Environment Canada says a ridge of high pressure will bring high temperatures to the region, with daytime highs expected in the low 30s and overnight lows in the mid-teens.The warnin
  
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• Suspect in 2022 Quebec murder arrested in B.C.

  21-07-2026 22:23 via abbynews.com
  
  A man wanted for a 2022 murder in Quebec was arrested in B.C. after police searched a home in Burnaby.
  Lee Van Smat Germain was wanted on an outstanding warrant in connection with the May 11, 2022 homicide of Sébastien Giroux in Montréal, a July 21 release from B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says.
  He was one of three people charged in connection with Giroux’s death on Jan. 22, 2026, police said. The other two were arrested at the time, but Germain remai
  
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• Ross Siemens announces re-election bid for mayor of Abbotsford

  21-07-2026 21:39 via abbynews.com
  
  Ross Siemens has announced he is seeking re-election as mayor of Abbotsford.Siemens shared the news in a press release on Monday (July 20).
  He stated that he is seeking a second term to “continue providing experienced, practical and collaborative leadership while protecting Abbotsford’s quality of life and preparing the city for
  future growth.”
  Siemens was elected mayor in 2022 by earning 16,037 votes (63.51 per cent) and more than doubling the second place finisher. He previou
  
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• Class action lawsuit against StubHub for World Cup tickets filed in B.C. court

  21-07-2026 21:35 via abbynews.com
  
  A Vancouver man has filed a proposed national class action lawsuit against StubHub after World Cup tickets he bought never materialized.
  Vancouver-based Westpoint Law Group announced the proposed class action against StubHub on Friday (July 17). The defendants are Delaware-based StubHub Inc., StubHub Canada Ltd., Delaware-based viagogo Entertainment Inc. and Switzerland-based viagogo GmbH. They’re all subsidiaries of StubHub Holdings, Inc.
  Mark Gallagher, on March 7, 2026, purchased two se
  
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• Annual burn camp for B.C. kids kicks off

  21-07-2026 21:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Before 59 young burn survivors from across B.C. and the Yukon began a week-long summer camp in Squamish, they were treated to a kick-off celebration hosted by Township of Langley Firefighters IAFF Local 4550 at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley on Sunday, July 19.
  Todd Schierling, president of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund which organizes the camps, spoke at the event.
  “It’s all about showing up for these kids,” Schierling told the Langley Advance Times. &ldq
  
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• BC Hydro to triple size of its public EV charging network by 2035

  21-07-2026 20:57 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Hydro plans to triple the number of its public electric vehicle charging ports by 2035 through a $700-million investment in 3,500 new charging ports across B.C.
  “It will make it one of the largest networks in Canada,” BC Hydro CEO Charlotte Mitha said of the new plan at a Tuesday morning announcement in Richmond.
  There are currently 917 BC Hydro charging ports at 190 locations throughout the province.
  This is in addition to roughly 8,900 total public charging ports in the province
  
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• Black bear attack injures hiker on Comox Valley trail

  21-07-2026 20:28 via abbynews.com
  
  An injured hiker who was attacked by a black bear on July 19 on a Cumberland trail near the Bevan Wetlands has been released from hospital.
  The attack occurred when two hikers retrieving their off-leash dogs encountered a family of black bears, according to a Facebook post made by province’s Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS).
  “The BCCOS investigation determined the attack was defensive in nature. No efforts to locate or capture the bears will be made,” the post said.
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• Rotary donation makes vital Abbotsford projects a reality

  21-07-2026 20:15 via abbynews.com
  
  The Abbotsford-Sumas Rotary Club will now be able to deliver even more community upgrades thanks to a recent $10,000 donation from Abbotsford Chrysler and the Fraser Valley Auto Mall.
  Abbotsford-Sumas Rotary Club president Kris Foulds said that while the club members coordinate any community projects and provide the labour, donations like this help to cover the cost of materials and supplies.
  With the help of past donations, the club has been able to do things like upgrade the outdoor space at C
  
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• Agassiz Museum, area historian create B.C. History Diary

  21-07-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The Agassiz-Harrison Museum is preserving previously forgotten stories of B.C. history.Area historian Jodie Laughlin partnered with the local museum to create B.C. History Diary, accessible online at bchistordiary.ca. Laughlin has transcribed handwritten historical documents and researched their historical context.This includes “The Hazeley Letter Series,” a collection of 100 letters between four siblings travelling from England to Agassiz in 1896 and 1897 – more than 120 years
  
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• Drone use in Brunswick Complex operation a Canadian first, BCWS says

  21-07-2026 19:58 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Wildfire Service marked a national milestone in its response to the Brunswick Complex fires in the Fraser Canyon last weekend.
  In a video update on Monday (July 20), BCWS said crews used a drone to complete an ignition operation for the first time in Canada.
  Crews completed an ignition on Sunday (July 19) across the river from Boston Bar. BCWS called it a “critical step” in securing the east flank of the Brunswick Creek blaze across from Boston Bar.
  BCWS expects it will reduce the
  
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• Beyond Monet, Beyond Van Gogh offers one-two punch of immersive art for Nanaimo

  21-07-2026 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Lovers of art and casual art admirers in Nanaimo will be able to experience the works of two famed 19th century painters in one exhibition.
  Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet is on display at Vancouver Island Conference Centre, in downtown Nanaimo, until Aug. 29, offering guests the chance to not only view re-creations of the works of Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet, but immerse themselves in the paintings through animation, set to music, on screens set 360 degrees.
  The exhibition came about tha
  
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• $1.9 million lottery launched by BC SPCA

  21-07-2026 19:13 via abbynews.com
  
  The BC SPCA Lottery for Animals in Need has officially launched its biggest 50/50 campaign in history, promising a pot of up to $1.9 million.
  ​Kicking off on July 21, animal lovers can buy a 50/50 ticket for $15, three for $40 or six for $60.
  ​“When you choose to enter, your compassionate purchase is like a warm embrace for an animal facing their hardest days,” said Alina Wilson, BC SPCA senior officer.
  ​“We’re deeply grateful for the support from across
  
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• B.C. Motorcycle and Powersport Show returning to Abbotsford in 2027

  21-07-2026 19:07 via abbynews.com
  
  The 2027 B.C. Motorcycle and Powersport Show is returning to Abbotsford’s Tradex.
  Organizers announced the annual showcase returns to the Fraser Valley from Jan. 15 to 17.
  The show offers on-road and off-road riders, future riders and lovers of motorcycle and quad lifestyle the opportunity to check out some of the most anticipated models for 2027 – including the electric vehicles – and explore special features. Organizers believe there is something for everyone at the show.&ldq
  
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• Helen Nelson

  21-07-2026 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Nelson, who passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the age of 92.
  Helen will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Richard; her children, Robert (Susan) Nelson, Sharon Stewart, Michele (Rick) Cosco, and Rickie (Kris) Nelson; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and many friends.
  A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Avenue, Abbotsford, on Thursday,
  
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• Heat warning in effect for Fraser Valley

  21-07-2026 16:40 via abbynews.com
  
  A heat warning is in effect for the Fraser Valley on Tuesday (July 21) with elevated temperatures expected through Wednesday (July 22).
  According to the warning from Environment Canada, temperatures are expected to hit the low to mid 30s during the day with overnight lows in the mid to high teens.
  “Temperatures over eastern sections of the Fraser Valley will be a few degrees higher than western sections,” the warning reads.
  The hot weather is expected to last through Wednesday, follo
  
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• Show some restraint: Don’t let pets roam free in cars

  21-07-2026 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Why do dogs like to stick their heads out of the window of a moving car?*
  Whatever the reason, a recent ICBC survey found that 14 per cent of drivers said they don’t restrain their pet while it’s in the car because they want it to be able to stick its head out the window. The same survey showed that of the British Columbians who said they’d travelled with a pet in their car over the past year, nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) admitted to not always using restraints.
  Among driver
  
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• Evacuation orders issued for Pear Lake fire near Clinton

  21-07-2026 03:04 via abbynews.com
  
  Two regional districts have issued evacuation orders in response to the Pear Lake wildfire, burning approximately 20 kilometres southwest of Clinton in the B.C. Interior.
  On Monday, July 20 the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) issued an evacuation order for the Downing Provincial Park day use and campground areas.
  The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has issued an evacuation order for properties between 100 and 400 Pear Lake Road, as well as for properties between 650 and 980 P
  
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• Abbotsford barista qualifies for western Canada final of Starbucks North America Championship

  21-07-2026 01:47 via abbynews.com
  
  Ellie Cusworth’s upcoming trip to Calgary and her potential journey to Seattle is literally going to be fuelled by caffeine.The local Starbucks barista impressed judges at the coffeehouse, district and area qualifiers and her skills behind the counter have earned her a berth to the Western Canada Regional Final of the 2026 Starbucks North America Barista Championship.
  She will compete against three other baristas at the event, which will see competitors battle it out in what Starbucks call
  
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• Province, BC Hydro to build 100 MW battery storage facility in Cowichan Valley

  21-07-2026 01:41 via abbynews.com
  
  The province and BC Hydro will be building a 100 megawatt battery storage project in North Cowichan, officials announced on Monday, July 20.
  The project will be the first of its kind in the province. The purpose of the utility-scale battery energy storage project is to strengthen reliability and prepare for the growing electricity demand in the region as the island continues to experience population growth, housing development, economic investment and increasing electrification.
  “This firs
  
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• VIDEO: ‘No nurse wants to be out here’: BCNU rallies outside Kelowna hospital

  21-07-2026 01:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Cheers, car horns and cowbells filled the air outside Kelowna General Hospital the afternoon of July 20.Nurses and supporters rallied at 2 p.m. at the corner of Pandosy Street and Rose Avenue holding up signs, waving to cars, and cheering with every honk to prove that they aren’t backing down.“I think it’s important to know that no nurse wants to be out here,” said BCNU President Adriane Gear. “Nurses didn’t sign up because they wanted to be on rallies or have
  
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• Arrest made year after fatal Okanagan Granfondo crash

  21-07-2026 01:26 via abbynews.com
  
  One year and a week after a crash during the Okanagan Granfondo killed an athlete and hospitalized two others, one man has been arrested and charged.
  The charges were approved by the BC Prosecution Service, and on Monday, July 20, Jonathan Crant was arrested. He now faces one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.
  “This has been a complex investigation requiring significant investigative ef
  
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• Trump says 50% tariffs coming to some Canadian products

  21-07-2026 01:14 via abbynews.com
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump is again threatening tariffs against Canada.
  Trump signed three proclamations, according to the White House Monday (July 20), that would impose additional 50-per-cent tariffs on certain Canadian goods “in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products.” The latest tariffs fall under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and includes products ranging from wine to hockey sticks to cement.
  The tariffs are set to take effect 30 days a
  
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• Effort to recall B.C. MLA Dallas Brodie falls short

  21-07-2026 01:09 via abbynews.com
  
  The petition to recall Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie, leader of the OneBC Party, has failed to gather the necessary number of signatures by a wide margin.
  For a petition to be successful, registered canvassers must collect signatures from 40 per cent or more of the 15,232 people who were eligible to vote in the Vancouver-Quilchena riding on Oct. 19, 2024.
  Petitioners managed to gather just 3,663 signatures.
  The recall effort was organized by riding resident Dorothy Cumming, who submitted
  
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• B.C. MLA Dallas Brodie recall petition falls far short

  21-07-2026 01:09 via abbynews.com
  
  The petition to recall Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie, leader of the OneBC Party, has failed to gather the necessary number of signatures by a wide margin.
  For a petition to be successful, registered canvassers must collect signatures from 40 per cent or more of the 15,232 people who were eligible to vote in the Vancouver-Quilchena riding on Oct. 19, 2024.
  The campaign to recall Brodie managed to gather just 3,663 signatures in a recall effort organized by riding resident Dorothy Cumming.
  
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• Former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Mike Bernier to lead CentreBC party

  21-07-2026 00:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Mike Bernier is the new leader of the CentreBC party.
  Bernier was a member of the B.C. legislature for 11 years, representing the Liberal party through its rebranding to B.C. United in 2023. He is also the former mayor of Dawson Creek and spent 20 years working in the oil and gas industry.
  Founding CentreBC leader Karin Kirkpatrick stepped down in June, triggering a search by the party’s executive council.
  Bernier hasn’t been a member of a party s
  
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• Former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Mike Bernier to lead CenterBC party

  21-07-2026 00:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Mike Bernier is the new leader of the CentreBC party.
  Bernier was a member of the B.C. legislature for 11 years as a member of the Liberal party, through its rebrand to B.C. United in 2023. He is also the former mayor of Dawson Creek and spent 20 years working in the oil and gas industry.
  Founding CentreBC leader Karin Kirkpatrick stepped down in June, triggering a search by the party’s executive council.
  Bernier hasn’t been a member of a party si
  
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• Records shattered at Fraser Valley Music Awards

  20-07-2026 23:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Another year of the Fraser Valley Music Awards has come and gone, celebrating some of the region’s best musicians.The 11th annual award ceremony took place on July 16 at Abbotsford’s Jam in Jubilee event series, with dozens of local artists nominated and more than $10,000 in prize money distributed.
  One of the biggest winners of the evening was Abbotsford’s Nelly P., who received $1,027.66 of the prize pool and won both the Fan Vote Award and Excellence by a BIMPOC (black, indi
  
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• 16 foreign nationals arrested in Vancouver during World Cup

  20-07-2026 21:28 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver police have wrapped up policing activities related to the World Cup, noting it was the single largest deployment of officers ever in Vancouver.
  As many as 1,300 officers were out and about on each of the seven BC Place match days, Vancouver police said in a briefing Monday (July 20).
  The joint Canada-U.S.-Mexico tournament ran for 39 days across 16 host cities and wrapped up Sunday with the final match between Spain and Argentina. Spain scored in extra time for a 1-0 win.
  While Vancouv
  
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• Meth, weapons among seized items in Agassiz-area prison search

  20-07-2026 20:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Correctional officers seized more than $180,000 worth of contraband and unauthorized items in an exceptional four-day search of a medium-security prison in the Agassiz area.Correctional Service Canada (CSC) reported on Friday, July 17, that a four-day lockdown and search yielded contraband and unauthorized items with an estimated institutional value of of $180,330. Seized items included THC concentrate, methamphetamines, steroids, tobacco, charging cables, cell pones and homemade weapons.This ma
  
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• Abbotsford Cardinals fall in play-in round at The Road to Okotoks tournament

  20-07-2026 20:23 via abbynews.com
  
  The debut edition of The Road to Okotoks tournament saw the Abbotsford Cardinals hit a few potholes before bowing out of the event in the play-in round on Saturday (July 18).
  The inaugural event in the Alberta city welcome 16 of the top junior baseball programs in the country battle it out to earn The Morneau Cup.Final from Okotoks
  The Cardinals battled all week, competing against the best but came up short
  Thank you to our amazing families, parents and community for their support. Additionally,
  
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