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• Hurricane Center: Florence makes landfall in N. Carolina

  14-09-2018 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Florence made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane at 7:15 a.m. at Wrightsville Beach, a few miles east of Wilmington, as the centre of its eye moved onshore, the National Hurricane Center said.The post Hurricane Center: Florence makes landfall in N. Carolina appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Soccer midfielder moving up in transfer to Whitecaps

  27-08-2026 02:45 via abbynews.com
  
  One of Vancouver FC’s young players is moving up in the soccer world.
  Word came down Wednesday morning that 18-year-old midfielder Emrick Fotsing is being transferred to the Vancouver Whitecaps next season.
  The Vancouver FC (VFC) Eagles is part of the Canadian Premier League (CPL), while the Whitecaps FC is part of the Major League Soccer.
  This club-record transfer of Fotsing was announced for an undisclosed fee and future considerations, but is said to garner the second-highest fee in Can
  
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• Salmon Arm couple urges businesses to put dignity before differences

  27-08-2026 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Lead with basic respect.
  Salmon Arm couple Sheena and wife Paige Milos offer this advice to businesses – employees and employers – following an alleged brush with discrimination at a local insurance company.
  “When my wife and I walk into any place of business, we aren’t there to make a statement or flaunt who we are,” said Sheena. “We walk through those doors for the exact same reason anyone else does: because that business offers a product or service we need.
  
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• Man on Vancouver Island jailed for posting explicit photos, video of woman

  27-08-2026 02:07 via abbynews.com
  
  The following contains sexual content and may not be suitable for all readers.
  A man has been sentenced to six months in jail by a judge in Nanaimo for publishing explicit photos and video of a person he briefly dated, without her permission.
  The man, named only by initials in court documents, previously pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly publishing and distributing intimate images of a woman he dated for a few months in 2021, with offences taking place from June to July 2023. The material
  
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• Man on Island jailed for posting video of ex doing sex acts, nude pics

  27-08-2026 02:07 via abbynews.com
  
  The following contains sexual content and may not be suitable for all readers.
  A man has been sentenced to six months in jail by a judge in Nanaimo for publishing explicit photos and video of a girl he briefly dated, without her permission.
  The man, named only by initials in court documents, previously pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly publishing and distributing intimate images of a woman he dated for a few months in 2021, with offences taking place from June to July 2023. The material i
  
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• North Vancouver man charged in child sexual exploitation case

  27-08-2026 01:20 via abbynews.com
  
  A 58-year-old North Vancouver man is facing three charges in connection with a child sexual exploitation investigation, Port Moody police say.Majid Talebi was charged with one count of invitation to sexual touching of a person under 16 years and two counts of telecommunication to lure a child under 16 years on Aug. 11.
  He was due in court Wednesday morning (Aug. 26). A publication ban is in place prohibiting the publication of any information that could identify the victim.
  Police say the depart
  
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• NBA star Stephen Curry vacationing on island off Vancouver Island

  27-08-2026 01:19 via abbynews.com
  
  NBA star Stephen Curry might not be shooting threes during the summer, but he is on Cortes Island.
  Curry, who is in the final year of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, posted a series of photos and videos with his wife, Ayesha, on Instagram detailing their trip. It includes kayaking near the coast, whales, landscapes, and selfies.
  The basketball star has played 17 seasons in the NBA, all with the Warriors. He has won four championships with the Warriors (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022).
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• NBA star Stephen Curry vacationing in B.C. off Vancouver Island

  27-08-2026 01:19 via abbynews.com
  
  NBA star Stephen Curry might not be shooting threes during the summer, but he is on Cortes Island.
  Curry, who is in the final year of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, posted a series of photos and videos with his wife, Ayesha, on Instagram detailing their trip. It includes kayaking near the coast, whales, landscapes, and selfies.
  The basketball star has played 17 seasons in the NBA, all with the Warriors. He has won four championships with the Warriors (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022).
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• B.C. actor swaps fantasy for romance in hit show Heated Rivalry

  27-08-2026 01:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Sporting just one eye in his role as a cyclops in the Disney TV show Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Brentwood Bay actor Daniel Diemer is not instantly recognizable.
  His next role will change all that.
  Diemer has been cast for the second season of Crave’s runaway hit Heated Rivalry in the role of Ryan Price, alongside Welsh actor Shaheen Jafargholi, who will play his love interest, Fabian Salah.
  Born and raised in Brentwood Bay, Diemer graduated from the Victoria Academy for Dramatic Arts
  
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• Abbotsford woman found dead after 8-month search

  27-08-2026 00:58 via abbynews.com
  
  An eight-month search for a missing Abbotsford woman has now been called off after authorities found her deceased body on Wednesday (Aug. 26).
  Sonam Ramola, 33, had originally gone missing on Dec. 17, 2025 near the Mission Bridge.
  Her vehicle was found that night parked near Tall Road and Riverside Street.
  An extensive search of Matsqui Trail Regional Park was immediately conducted, but Ramola was unable to be located.
  Authorities finally found her body on Aug. 26, with Abbotsford Police Departm
  
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• 776 people died from toxic drugs in B.C. in the first half of 2026

  27-08-2026 00:47 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. Coroners Service says 138 people died from toxic drugs in June, the third-most deaths reported in a single month so far this year.That equates to approximately 4.6 deaths per day, the latest data released Tuesday shows.In total, there have been 776 deaths in the first half of 2026, the latest data shows. That’s compared to the 926 deaths during the same period in 2025.Deaths among people aged 30 and 59 accounted for 68 per cent of overdose deaths in B.C. between Jan. 1 and June 30
  
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• Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day quits B.C. Conservative caucus

  26-08-2026 23:16 via abbynews.com
  
  Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day is quitting the B.C. Conservative caucus, becoming the fifth to go in less than two weeks as the party continues to melt down under new Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
  Day says he has lost confidence in Findlay’s “judgment, conduct, and ethical standards,” and criticized the actions of people she has “chosen to surround herself” with.
  “We can’t condone this behaviour,” he told Black Press Media. “We’re not Te
  
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• Ongoing bottle drive supports Abbotsford addiction-and-recovery services

  26-08-2026 23:08 via abbynews.com
  
  A charity with locations in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge is inviting the public to support them through an ongoing bottle drive.
  Fraser Valley Addictions and Recovery Hub (FVARH) recently launched the campaign through Return-It, allowing supporters to donate the refunds from their eligible beverage containers directly to the organization.
  “Something as simple as returning your bottles can make a difference,” said Aida Tajbakhsh, FVARH founder and executive director.
  “We want this
  
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• VIDEO: Driver flees scene after smashing into Chilliwack convenience store

  26-08-2026 22:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Staff at a convenience store in Chilliwack have shared a video after a car drove into their storefront on Tuesday.
  A shirtless man in a blue car smashed into Padmore’s Quick Shop at 9701 Menzies St. around 2:51 p.m. on Aug. 25. He then backed up and fled the scene, leaving his bumper and licence plate behind.Cameras both inside and outside the store captured the whole thing.No one was standing in the area of the collision at the time.
  “Police have been contacted and are investigating
  
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• UPDATE: Wildfire east of Princeton has size decreased to 3.2 hectares

  26-08-2026 22:09 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 1:05 p.m.
  BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has decreased the size of the wildfire east of Princeton.
  On the BCWS Map, the blaze by Red Creek is now listed at 3.2 hectares in size, down from seven, which was listed on Tuesday night.
  However, the fire remains listed as out-of-control.
  BCWS has not provided a response to the lightning-caused blaze.
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  A lightning-caused wildfire by Princeton saw some growth on Tuesday evening.
  On Aug. 24, a wildfire was discovered east of Princeton by Red Cr
  
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• B.C. Conservatives fire caucus operations director Apollo Chung

  26-08-2026 21:41 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay announced Wednesday that she has fired caucus operations director Apollo Chung.
  Chung formerly worked for the Republican Party of Alberta, which advocates for the province to separate from Canada.
  Findlay did not reveal any details of the firing, posting only a brief written statement online.
  “As of this morning, I have directed my chief of staff to terminate the director of operations for the B.C. Conservative caucus, effective immediately,&rdq
  
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• B.C. Conservative leader Findlay fires caucus operations director Apollo Chung

  26-08-2026 21:41 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay announced Wednesday that she has fired caucus operations director Apollo Chung.
  Chung formerly worked for the Republican Party of Alberta, which advocates for the province to separate from Canada.
  Findlay did not reveal any details of the firing, posting only a brief written statement online.
  “As of this morning, I have directed my chief of staff to terminate the director of operations for the B.C. Conservative caucus, effective immediately,&rdq
  
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• Climber rescued after being stung 100 times by wasps near the Sea to Sky Highway

  26-08-2026 20:49 via abbynews.com
  
  A climber had to be rescued using a helicopter after being stung more than 100 times by wasps, Lions Bay Search and Rescue says.Lions Bay Search and Rescue responded Tuesday evening (Aug. 25) for a report of the climber on the Redoubt Wall near Loggers Creek who was suffering from multiple wasp stings, a Facebook post says.Search and rescue said that given the number of stings, there was potential for a serious systemic reaction and a ground team was deployed immediately with medical equipment,
  
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• ICBC: Kids’ commute to school and back riskiest part of their day

  26-08-2026 20:43 via abbynews.com
  
  According to a recent ICBC news release, the riskiest part of a child’s day is on the journey to school and back.
  In the month of September, crashes involving minors are 37% higher than the monthly average, and ICBC says that minors are more than twice as likely to be in a crash on the commute to and from school when compared to other parts of their day.
  Every year on Vancouver Island, 41 children walking or cycling are injured in crashes. Across BC, three children die and 365 are injured
  
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• Archway in Abbotsford holds Welcome Day event

  26-08-2026 20:32 via abbynews.com
  
  Archway Community Services, in partnership with the City of Abbotsford, holds its annual Welcome Day celebration on Monday, Sept. 14 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.
  Event organizer Abhinoor Sidhu said the event is an opportunity for people to get together and strengthen community connections.
  “By connecting with one another, we can ensure members of our community feel valued and supported. It’s a chance to celebrate our community and build new friendships,” Sidhu said.
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• Fired for vaccine refusal, Kelowna woman’s civil claims against union dismissed

  26-08-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A Kelowna woman who claimed the Hospital Employees’ Union did not provide fair representation after she was fired for not receiving COVID-19 vaccinations has had her application denied by the BC Labour Relations Board (BCLRB).Claudette Jackson was employed with DCMS Realty during the COVID-19 pandemic, working at Hawthorne Park/Orchard Manor, a retirement community in Kelowna that offers long-term care, independent living and assisted living for seniors.Jackson had previously made it known
  
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• UPDATE: Persistent wildfire smoke continues air quality warning across Southern B.C.

  26-08-2026 20:26 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 11:23 a.m.
  The yellow-coded air quality has been extended to other B.C. cities by Environment Canada.
  Kelowna, Kamloops, Ashcroft, and 100 Mile House are now been issued the air quality warning due to local wildfire smoke.
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  Another day, another yellow-coded air quality warning.
  On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Environment Canada has issued another air quality warning for multiple places across Southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke.
  The newest warning has been issued to the Eastern F
  
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• Privacy commissioner to examine sudden removal of B.C. gov’t staff directory from web

  26-08-2026 20:22 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey has launched an inquiry into the provincial government’s decision to remove its staff directory from the web, and whether cybersecurity concerns used to justify the move are worth the loss of transparency.
  The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner had a team begin examining the decision to disable the public directory soon after it went dark on Aug. 18 and staff details abruptly disappeared from the provincial website.
  
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• Williams Lake man charged in fatal Highway 1 crash near Lytton

  26-08-2026 20:06 via abbynews.com
  
  A Williams Lake man has been charged following a fatal crash south of Lytton last year that killed two people.
  According to an RCMP press release, on Aug. 15, 2025, just before 5 p.m., a black Ford SUV collided with a grey GMC pickup on Highway 1, just south of Lytton.
  Two people were killed and four others were injured in the crash. Both vehicles were destroyed by fire.
  Police said during the weeks following the collision, the conduct of the investigation was transferred to BC Highway Patrol. T
  
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• Wags and Whiskers: What kind of dog guardian are you?

  26-08-2026 18:31 via abbynews.com
  
  Living with a dog is about more than food, walks and the occasional game of fetch. Dogs also need chances to sniff, play, learn and unwind — and every guardian approaches those needs a little differently.
  So, which type of dog guardian are you? Be honest. Your dog isn’t judging you … probably. Keep track of each A, B, C or D answer as you go, then tally them up at the end to see where you land.
  1. Your dog brings you a toy. You…
  A. Say, “Not right now.”
  B. T
  
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• Maple Ridge RCMP investigating spray painting in provincial park

  26-08-2026 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Maple Ridge RCMP is investigating a report of mischief, after getting a complaint about spray painting in the natural environment of Golden Ears Provincial Park.
  According to witnesses, the painting may have been intended as a memorial for a man who drowned in Gold Creek on Aug. 3. His fall in the water at the Lower Falls area was witnessed by family and friends, but they were not able to save him.
  A social media video of the painted rocks shows a message with a date of Aug. 4 – one day af
  
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• Former chief sentenced to 4 years for historic sex crimes in Williams Lake court

  26-08-2026 18:21 via abbynews.com
  
  WARNING: This article contains details about a criminal sexual assault trial and may be disturbing to some readers. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence, contact the 24-hour Sexual Assault Support Crisis line at 1-877-954-6242 or the RCMP.
  A former longtime chief of the Tŝideldel First Nation west of Williams Lake will be spending his 81st birthday behind bars after being convicted of historic sex crimes involving a minor.
  Ervin Charleyboy, whose legal first name
  
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• Richmond’s Teresa Wat is the 3rd MLA to leave B.C. Conservatives in 3 days

  26-08-2026 17:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Richmond-Bridgeport MLA Teresa Wat is leaving the Conservative Party of B.C. and says she will sit as an Independent.In a statement posted to social media Wednesday (Aug. 26), Wat said she can no longer serve as a member of the B.C. Conservative caucus under Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
  Wat is the third MLA to leave the B.C. Conservatives since Monday. Delta South MLA announced he was leaving the Conservatives Monday and Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird announced Tuesday she was leaving t
  
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• FVRD cancels evacuation alert for areas including Boston Bar

  26-08-2026 16:57 via abbynews.com
  
  An evacuation alert has been cancelled by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD( for North Bend, Fishblue Lake, Canyon Alpine, Nahatlatch, Boston Bar, Scuzzy Creek FSR, and south of Boston Bar.
  According to a news release from the FVRD, the cancellation comes at the recommendation of BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). The evacuation alerts were originally issued on Aug. 5, when they were downgraded from evacuation orders.
  The Brunswick Complex, which includes the 67,722-hectare Ainslie Creek wildfi
  
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• Persistent wildfire smoke continues air quality warning across Southern B.C.

  26-08-2026 15:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Another day, another yellow-coded air quality warning.
  On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Environment Canada has issued another air quality warning for multiple places across Southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke.
  The newest warning has been issued to the Eastern Fraser Valley (Abbotsford to Hope), north up Highway 1 from Hope to Lytton, up the Coquihalla Highway to Lac Le Jeune, and east to Tulameen, Princeton, and the South Okanagan from Summerland to Osoyoos.
  Ashcroft, Kamloops, and the central a
  
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