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• B.C.’s budget bill includes plans to eliminate independent merit commissioner

  19-02-2026 02:00 via abbynews.com
  B.C.’s new budget does away with the Independent Office of the Merit Commissioner, a legislative oversight body meant to prevent the governing party from appointing political cronies to positions of power in the public service.
  Finance Minister Brenda Bailey justified the decision by arguing that the commissioner hadn’t found any impropriety in recent audits, so this oversight authority ought to be given to the public service itself.
  “I think what’s important to understan
  
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• UPDATE: RCMP seeking 1 of 2 men charged with hotel break-in and assault in Hope

  19-02-2026 00:37 via abbynews.com
  The Hope RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating one of two men charged in connection to a hotel break-in and assault that occurred in Hope.
  Police are looking for Jacob Sihata who is wanted on an outstanding warrant. Two 26-year-old men, Sihata and Westin Ferguson, have been charged with one count of break-and-enter, one count of assault with a weapon and one count of theft under $5,000. The charges were approved by the BC Prosecution on Feb. 13.
  Ferguson has been remanded in custo
  
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• B.C. quietly suspends major affordable housing fund, leaving proponents holding the bag

  19-02-2026 00:30 via abbynews.com
  Without even as much as a mention in the most recent budget, B.C. is suspending the multi-billion-dollar Community Housing Fund that was a key part of its strategy to crawl out of the housing crisis.
  The sudden decision has left many local governments and those in the non-profit housing sector exasperated and confused.
  And project proponents could be on the hook for massive amounts in sunk costs.
  The $3.3 billion fund was introduced in 2018 to help pay for more than 20,000 affordable rental unit
  
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• Abbotsford country singer 1 of 8 semifinalists in national contest

  18-02-2026 23:54 via abbynews.com
  An Abbotsford country singer has been named one of eight semifinalists in a national competition.
  Morgan Griffiths is among those who have moved to the next stage of the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition, following a nation-wide search.
  The contest is being held in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association.
  The eight competitors now head to studios in Toronto and Vancouver to record original tracks. Canadian will then have a chance to vote to determine the three finalists, wi
  
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• Okanagan homicide remains unsolved 13 years later

  18-02-2026 23:45 via abbynews.com
  BC RCMP are renewing their call for information on a 13-year-old homicide case in West Kelowna.
  Today, Feb. 18, marks 13 years since Jeremy Snow and Tiffany Goruk were killed.
  Snow, 33 at the time, and Goruk, 30, were driving in West Kelowna at about 11 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2013 when the SUV they were travelling in crashed into the side of the Terravita condo complex, careening into a lamppost along the way.
  When officers arrived on scene they discovered the deaths were not due to the crash, but rat
  
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• More same-day discharges for joint-replacement patients in Abbotsford

  18-02-2026 23:03 via abbynews.com
  An initiative developed at Burnaby Hospital that enables one-third of joint-replacement patients to go home the same day has now been expanded to Abbotsford Regional Hospital.
  The approach was first developed in 2023, when the orthopedic team at Burnaby Hospital realized only eight per cent of patients admitted for elective joint-replacement surgery were going home the same day.
  “They knew that patients reported higher satisfaction when they recovered in the comfort of their own homes, and
  
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• 200 long-term-care beds in Abbotsford delayed in 2026 B.C. budget

  18-02-2026 20:41 via abbynews.com
  A project that will provide 200 new long-term-care beds in Abbotsford is among seven that have been put on hold across the province.
  B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announced Tuesday (Feb. 17) in her Budget 2026 presentation that the government is “adjusting the timing of delivery” of several long-term care projects “to incorporate the lessons learned from projects already underway and from its ongoing review of the long-term care infrastructure program.”
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• Langley-Abbotsford MLA runs for B.C. Conservative leadership

  18-02-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  Harman Bhangu is the latest to throw his hat into the ring and announce he’s seeking the leadership of the B.C. Conservatives.
  Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford, had already said he was strongly considering a leadership bid, in the wake of the resignation of former leader John Rustad. Rustad was forced out in a caucus revolt.
  In his announcement, posted on his X.com account, Bhangu said he was running for “working people” who needed someone to stand up for them.
  He also refere
  
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• Marner nets winner in OT thriller as Canada edges Czechia 4-3

  18-02-2026 19:25 via abbynews.com
  Canadians can breath a sigh of relief.
  Mitch Marner scored at 1:22 in overtime, giving Canada a thrilling 4-3 win over Czechia in men’s hockey quarter-final action Wednesday at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
  Macklin Celebrini, Nathan MacKinnon and Nick Suzuki also scored for Canada, while Celebrini and Connor McDavid had two assists. Jordan Binnington earned the win in goal, making 21 saves.
  Lukas Sedlak, David Pastrnak and Ondrej Palat scored for Czechia, with Roman Cervenk
  
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• Rehabilitated eagle released in Fort St. James after 7 months

  18-02-2026 19:00 via abbynews.com
  On July 9, 2025, Anna Witte reached out to local bird enthusiasts Shahaila Dickson and Brad Hoy for assistance with an eagle she discovered in distress. The bird appeared unwell and malnourished, prompting concern for its well-being. Dickson and Hoy, who are closely affiliated with a bird rescue organization in the Lower Mainland, bring extensive local experience in handling such wildlife cases.
  “Given the size of his beak, he is definitely between five and ten years old,” Dickson no
  
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• Make a Difference Auction in Abbotsford hopes to break records

  18-02-2026 18:58 via abbynews.com
  Following a landmark year that saw more than $500,000 raised for international hunger relief, the Make a Difference Auction returns in March with a goal of surpassing its previous records.
  The annual event returns as an online auction from March 7 to 11 to raise money for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB).
  As part of the event, a casual drop-in luncheon takes place Thursday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Life Church (35270 DeLair Rd.) in Abbotsford.
  The luncheon serves as a finale and
  
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• One-time $750 from Canadian Red Cross to help Fraser Valley households evacuated in December 2025

  18-02-2026 18:39 via abbynews.com
  A one-time offer of financial assistance has come through from the Canadian Red Cross to help with recovery of those in the Fraser Valley and surrounding communities who were evacuated in the December 2025 flooding.
  The Canadian Red Cross announced this week that eligible households will each receive $750, to help with the cleanup, debris removal and supply costs incurred that were unexpected and unmet.
  “Due to the atmospheric river event that occurred, many households that were under the
  
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• Helen Schampier

  18-02-2026 18:30 via abbynews.com
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen Schampier.
  Helen was born in Bronx, New York, U.S.A. in 1940 and had three other siblings – two brothers and one sister; the only survivor is her younger sister, Marie Lang.
  Helen started her working career in New York as a medical technologist for eight years. In 1970 she moved to Dryden, Ontario, where she worked as a bench tech, and later supervisor, in the laboratory of the Dryden District Hospital for twenty-five years. Aft
  
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• Alberta MP crosses floor from Conservatives to Liberals

  18-02-2026 18:24 via abbynews.com
  Edmonton-Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative Party of Canada to join the federal Liberal Party.
  In an announcement on X Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Jeneroux to the party.
  “I am grateful to Matt and his family that he will continue his service as a strong voice for Edmonton Riverbend in Parliament,” Carney said in the statement.
  “For more than a decade, Matt has been entrusted by Albertans to help shape a stronger fut
  
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• Abbotsford’s Valley Attack U15 lacrosse earns provincial silver medal

  18-02-2026 17:54 via abbynews.com
  The Abbotsford-based Valley Attack U15 field lacrosse team has repeated as Tier 2 silver medallists at the BC Field Lacrosse Provincial Championships in Langley.
  Valley Attack opened with an 11-7 win over North Island on Feb. 13. The Attack led 3-1 after one and 7-3 after two to earn the triumph.That victory was powered by four goals from Linden Felser and three goals from Lynden de Jong. Valley also got two goals from Harrison Gelderman and singles from Lukas Folster and Matthew Tilbury.
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• $107.9: Lowest gas prices in B.C. currently found in Okanagan, Shuswap, Grand Forks

  18-02-2026 17:20 via abbynews.com
  The lowest gas prices in British Columbia can currently be found in the Okanagan and Shuswap regions, as well as one Kootenay town.
  According to Gasbuddy.com, the Super Save Gas stations both Vernon and Grand Forks are priced at $107.9 per litre on Wednesday morning (Feb. 18).
  At many gas stations throughout the region, including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Vernon, Salmon Arm, prices are listed at $109.9 per litre.
  The Super Save Gas in Lake Country is listed at $108.9 per litre.
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• 7th maternity diversion set for White Rock hospital

  18-02-2026 17:17 via abbynews.com
  Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock is set for its seventh maternity diversion since December.
  The diversions have been happening at both Peace Arch and Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge since December of last year, due to a temporary shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists, according to Fraser Health, meaning expecting parents who had planned to give birth at these hospitals may be guided to another maternity site to deliver their baby.
  Provincial Health Minister Josie Osborne, who was in Surr
  
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• Okanagan trivia company parts with founder over child sexual abuse material case

  18-02-2026 03:22 via abbynews.com
  Tremendous Trivia has parted ways with its founder after learning about criminal charges he’s facing in Kelowna.
  Jayson John Davey is facing charges of possessing child sex abuse/exploitation material from an offence dated July 24, 2025. Davey made his first appearance on this charge in Kelowna Provincial Court on Jan. 6, 2026.
  In a post to social media, Tremendous Trivia stated, “We do not condone his actions. We were completely unaware of this until very recently, and we do not wis
  
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• Detailing B.C.’s tax changes in Budget 2026, including income tax increases

  18-02-2026 01:57 via abbynews.com
  B.C. is planning a broad suite of changes to its provincial tax code as part of its latest budget in an attempt to drum up revenue and tamp down the deficit.
  It amounts to a total three-year tax increase of more than $4.2 billion.
  This includes an income tax hike, the freezing of tax brackets and the end of provincial sales tax exemptions. Roughly 60 per cent of taxpayers will have increased taxes.
  The main tax hike will increase rates for the lowest tax bracket from 5.06 per cent to 5.6 per cen
  
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• Government, RCMP, CFIA sued by B.C. ostrich farm neighbours

  18-02-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  Neighbours to Universal Ostrich Farm have filed a civil suit following weeks of occupation by police and officials last year.
  A notice of civil claim was filed with the Vernon Courthouse Feb. 10 naming Alyson Turnbull, Trevor Klug and Margaret Greba as plaintiffs.
  The suit is against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), RCMP and His Majesty the King in Right of Canada.
  The residents live on a 28-acre property on Langille Road, next to the Universal Ostrich Farm.
  But their own farm and pro
  
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• $10 a Day ChildCareBC provider enrolment put on pause in Budget 2026

  18-02-2026 01:08 via abbynews.com
  The provincial government will be pausing the enrolment of new providers for the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program, as well as the Operating Funding Model, during a “stabilization period.”
  The move comes as Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says the provincial government’s Budget 2026 allocates $330 million over three years “to protect the progress we’ve made and stabilize the child-care services families rely on.” Bailey presented the budget in Victoria on Tuesday (
  
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• Crown argues Kelowna woman deceives the court in manslaughter case

  18-02-2026 00:40 via abbynews.com
  A Kelowna woman who has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2022 death of her ex-boyfriend could see up to 15 years behind bars if Justice Murray imposes the highest consequences.
  The sentencing hearing for Ka-Mikosit Mae Favelle concluded in Kelowna on Feb. 17. The charges stem from the death of Adam Briand-Lawrence on Aug. 19, 2022.
  The hearing was adjourned on Jan. 23 after Favelle failed to appear in court following the lunch break due to an alleged overdose. Ahead of the lunch break, Jus
  
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• VIDEO: B.C. curler makes Olympic debut

  18-02-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  Tyler Tardi’s dream came true on Monday.
  A curling career that started in Langley and led to a spot as alternate on the Canadian team at the Olympics hit a new peak when he took the ice to play.
  During the Canadian team’s game against Czechia, with Canada ahead 7-1, team lead Brad Jacobs called on a surprised and delighted Tardi to fill in for lead Ben Hebert in the seventh end.
  “I’m proud, I’m grateful, I had chills just being out there,” Tardi told the thous
  
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• Victoria triathlete killed in alleged hit-and-run in Phoenix

  18-02-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  Victoria triathlete Hannah Henry died in early February after an alleged hit-and-run while cycling in Phoenix, Arizona.
  According to news reports in Arizona, she was killed while riding her bike in south-bound lane just before 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 8. According to AZFamily, the driver swerved into the lane, hitting Henry before fleeing the scene.
  Eric Dustin Hodge, 46, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death or injury, narcotic drug possession, and possession of drug paraphe
  
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• B.C. Conservatives slam ‘decade of decline’ 2026 B.C. budget

  17-02-2026 23:54 via abbynews.com
  B.C. Conservatives says Budget 2026 is an “assault on seniors, working families, and the small businesses that drive our economy.”
  The B.C. Green Party says the government is doubling down on a familiar approach of managing decline, while investing in industry-first growth, and going backward on forestry reform, Indigenous relations, and healthy ecosystems.
  These comments came shortly after Finance Minister Brenda Bailey delivered this year’s B.C. budget in the legislature Tues
  
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• Family of man killed by semi in B.C. says psychosis afflicted him, system failed him

  17-02-2026 23:15 via abbynews.com
  The family of a late young man is searching for answers and accountability after they say he somehow evaded 24/7 supervision in a state of psychosis and escaped Vernon Jubilee Hospital, wearing only hosptial pyjamas and socks, only to be fatally struck by a semi-truck about a kilometre from the place where he should have been kept safe.
  Ezra Cool died in the early hours of Feb. 12 after being struck by the semi, which was heading east on Highway 6 near the 27th Street intersection. The former Ro
  
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• Abbotsford’s Elijah Black signs with Saskatchewan Huskies football program

  17-02-2026 23:14 via abbynews.com
  British Columbia’s 3A football player of the year has committed to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies program.
  W.J. Mouat Hawks star quarterback Elijah Black shared his plans for the fall on social media on Monday (Feb. 16).
  Black joins Hawks teammate and frequent wide receiver target Max Pratt as 2026 recruits for the Huskies. Pratt announced his commitment to the school on Feb. 9.
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Elijah Black (@3lijah_01)Black quarterbacked the Hawks to th
  
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• Abbotsford among 7 scheduled long-term care projects delayed by B.C. budget

  17-02-2026 23:06 via abbynews.com
  The latest provincial budget includes delays to seven long-term care projects throughout B.C.
  B.C.’s seniors advocate Dan Levitt says that’s just going to put the pressure elsewhere in a province that is already behind on seniors care.
  Budget 2026 says the government is “adjusting the timing of delivery” of several long-term care projects “to incorporate the lessons learned from projects already underway and from it’s ongoing review of the long-term care infra
  
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• B.C. is raising taxes and cutting public sector jobs as provincial debt soars

  17-02-2026 23:00 via abbynews.com
  B.C.’s latest budget will slash public sector jobs and raise taxes.
  But over the next three years, the province’s debt is still expected to soar. By 2028, British Columbians could be paying 8.2 cents out of every tax dollar toward interest.
  Finance Minister Brenda Bailey released what she has called a “tough” budget on Tuesday (Feb. 17), but also made the firm declaration that it is not an “austerity” budget — the government still intends to invest in se
  
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