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• ‘I hate you’: Student tells former B.C. teacher who sexually exploited her

  17-12-2019 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Bradley Furman’s sentencing hearing continues tomorrow
  
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• Abbotsford municipal election hub: Everything you need to know before voting

  08-10-2026 23:19 via abbynews.com
  
  As Abbotsford voters get set to hit the polls on Saturday, Oct. 17 for the municipal election, here’s where you can find everything in one place if you want to know more about the local candidates.
  Profiles on each local candidate can be found by clicking on their name.
  MAYOR
  • Sukhi Dhami• Paul Mahil
  • Dave Pellikaan
  • Ross Siemens
  COUNCIL (8 seats available)
  • Les Barkman
  • Matthew Cavacece
  • Patricia Driessen (Abbotsford Voice)
  • Carmen Fast Holle
  
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• B.C. NDP promises to freeze car insurance rates for 3 years

  08-10-2026 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. NDP is promising to freeze car insurance rates for three years if elected.
  Leader David Eby announced in Richmond Thursday (Oct. 8) that an NDP government would freeze ICBC rates for another three years against the backdrop of a banner that he said would show the difference in insurance rates between an NDP and a Conservative government.
  He said that under Leader Lorne Doerkson, the B.C. Conservatives would double car insurance costs in B.C.
  ICBC now not only breaks even, Eby said, but
  
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• Abbotsford mayoral candidates respond to issues

  08-10-2026 22:19 via abbynews.com
  
  A total of four candidates are vying to be Abbotsford’s mayor in the municipal election on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Abbotsford News asked them to answer the two following questions, each in 100 words or less: 1) Why are you running to be mayor of Abbotsford? and 2) What do you believe are the two biggest issues facing Abbotsford? Their answers are below.
  SUKHI DHAMI
  1) I’m running for mayor because I believe Abbotsford can do better. We’re a growing city, but in too many areas, w
  
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• Victoria candidate kicked from BC Conservatives after resurfaced social media posts

  08-10-2026 22:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate Joachim Agou has been kicked from the B.C. Conservatives following resurfaced social media posts dubbed as “horrific racism” from Surrey Centre NDP candidate Amna Shah.
  On Thursday, Oct. 8, Shah posted a number of screenshots on X of three of Agou’s social media posts, one sympathizing with Donald Trump, Elon Musk and other right-wing politicians from the U.S. and Europe, a second about London, U.K.’s Pakistani population and a third support
  
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• Conservatives promise $1K tax cut, Doerkson says in Surrey

  08-10-2026 21:21 via abbynews.com
  
  The Conservative Party of BC is promising to cut taxes by $1,000 if elected into government on October 24.
  Campaigning in Surrey for the second day in a row, on Thursday, October 8, party leader Lorne Doerkson said B.C.’s basic personal tax exemption would be raised to $32,000 from $13,216, the “most generous in Canada.”
  This, he said, would put $1,000 per year “back in the pockets of working British Columbians, and $2,000 for the average couple.”
  Doerkson said peop
  
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• B.C. Conservatives promise $1K tax cut, Doerkson says

  08-10-2026 21:21 via abbynews.com
  
  The Conservative Party of BC is promising to cut taxes by $1,000 if elected into government on October 24.
  Campaigning in Surrey for the second day in a row, on Thursday, October 8, party leader Lorne Doerkson said B.C.’s basic personal tax exemption would be raised to $32,000 from $13,216, the “most generous in Canada.”
  This, he said, would put $1,000 per year “back in the pockets of working British Columbians, and $2,000 for the average couple.”
  Doerkson said peop
  
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• ‘This is abnormal’: Clearwater residents note bear sightings and encounters in town

  08-10-2026 21:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Clearwater residents have been noting what some say is unusual bear activity in town this late summer and early fall.Stories from residents include a bear getting into a backyard freezer and pushing a door open, one tearing into a shed multiple times and another being scared off using a car.On Sept. 24, Clearwater resident Kathie Petrie posted to a local Facebook group saying a bear on Lodge Drive had gotten into their freezer and pushed the door open. The freezer was on their back porch.“
  
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• 3 horses en route to Langley’s Tbird killed in Highway 1 crash near Revelstoke

  08-10-2026 21:06 via abbynews.com
  
  Three horses died in a crash Tuesday, Oct. 6, while travelling across Canada to an event at Langley’s Thunderbird Show Park.
  Equestrian Canada and Thunderbird Show Park (tbird) announced the crash on Wednesday.
  “We mourn the loss of three horses, with the fourth having been immediately transported for veterinary treatment,” a statement from Equestrian Canada said.
  According to James Hood, a spokesperson for Equestrian Canada, the crash took place near Revelstoke.
  According to S
  
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• VIDEO: Visiting Wheat Kings edge out Giants in shootout

  08-10-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  It came down to a shootout at Langley Events Centre, and ultimately the visiting Wheat Kings edged out the victory over the Vancouver Giants Tuesday night.
  Spectators described it as a goaltending duel on display, where both the netminders were called outstanding, but Brandon’s Filip Ruzicka would earn the game’s first star for making 35 saves on 36 shots, and credit for helping secure his team’s 2-1 victory.
  The Giants thought they had scored first, but forward Joe Iginla&rsqu
  
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• Abbotsford driver charged in fatal Burnaby crash

  08-10-2026 19:56 via abbynews.com
  
  Nearly two years after a Burnaby crash killed an elderly couple, charges have now been laid, with an Abbotsford driver facing two counts of dangerous driving causing death.
  Adam Jones-Veneziano, 27, was driving down Boundary Road on Dec. 21, 2024, at approximately 4:50 a.m. when his vehicle collided with another vehicle at the Forest Street intersection.
  The 67-year-old woman and 71-year-old man in the other vehicle died at the scene.
  After a lengthy investigation by the Burnaby RCMP, charges we
  
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• Abbotsford school trustee candidates respond to The News

  08-10-2026 19:23 via abbynews.com
  
  A total of 20 candidates are competing for seven available Abbotsford school trustee seats in the 2026 municipal election on Saturday, Oct. 17.
  The Abbotsford News asked them to answer the following questions:
  1) What do you believe are the two biggest issues currently facing Abbotsford schools?
  2) Which school board decisions of the past term do you most strongly support, and which do you most disagree with?
  Candidates were asked to respond to each question in 50 words or less. Responses are re
  
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• Newspaper carriers saluted in historic Vernon photo

  08-10-2026 18:12 via abbynews.com
  
  We’d be nowhere without them.
  The Morning Star salutes its 62 carriers on 42 routes on this International Newspaper Carrier Day, Thursday, Oct. 8.
  The days comes during National Newspaper Week, and helps emphasize the vital role newspapers still play in communities.
  “Newspaper carriers, young and old, play a crucial part in ensuring that this important form of communication reaches us, come rain or shine,” said daysoftheyear.com.
  The importance of International Newspaper Carrie
  
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• Dr. Barry Kevin Friesen

  08-10-2026 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  1967 – 2026
  It is with great sadness, but also with deep gratitude for a life so well lived, that the family of Dr. Barry Kevin Friesen announces his peaceful passing at the age of 59.
  Barry was the beloved husband of Janice Friesen, his loving wife and partner of 32 years. He was a devoted father to Cassie (Blayne) Stam, Adam Friesen, Holly (Joseph) Takenaka, and Jack Friesen, and a proud and loving grandfather to Malachi and Elijah Takenaka.
  Barry is also lovingly reme
  
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• Donald Albert Labs

  08-10-2026 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Donald Albert Labs was born November 14, 1944 in Calgary, Alberta. He was predeceased by his father Arnold Labs, his mother Merle Labs, his sister Jeanette Delay, his brother Raymond Labs, and his companion, Alice Munroe. As well, his precious cat “Sweetems”
  Don moved to BC in the late 1960s and resided in the Abbotsford area until his passing on August 21, 2026.
  Don started his career in the TV repair business with Bestway TV in Calgary and ended his TV repair career with James Fras
  
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• Grain truck flips on Highway 1 in Abbotsford

  08-10-2026 15:58 via abbynews.com
  
  A fully-loaded grain truck overturned on Highway 1 in Abbotsford on Thursday morning (Oct. 8).According to a news release from the Abbotsford Police Department, no injuries have been reported due to the crash.Drive BC said the left lane is closed in both directions at the Sumas Way overpassand delays are expected.Police said earlier that the westbound on ramp on Highway 1 at Sumas Way was closed to accommodate open slow lane traffic during the morning commute.Drivers looking to enter Highway 1 w
  
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• ‘I did not do this lightly’: Victoria mayor pulls Palestine item from city council agenda

  08-10-2026 15:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Victoria council meets for its final time Thursday evening under somewhat of a shroud – after the mayor, in a rare move – pulled a presentation from the public off the agenda.The monthly evening meetings of a council that primarily meets during the day on Thursdays frequently include a musical introduction and a plethora of public input on a variety of topics.
  Because the once-a-month evening meeting is generally open to all residents of any municipality, to speak on any topic for up
  
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• What every dog owner should know about shock/prong collars

  08-10-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  As a training coach for reactive dogs, I meet guardians who feel frustrated and overwhelmed. They love their dogs but struggle with pulling, barking at strangers, or lunging at other dogs. Looking for answers, some turn to shock collars or prong collars.
  At first, these tools can appear to work. The pulling stops and the lunging decreases. But what often looks like improvement is actually suppression. The behaviour may disappear on the outside while the dog’s fear, anxiety or stress remain
  
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• Vaccine notifications going out now in B.C. as respiratory illness season begins

  08-10-2026 01:18 via abbynews.com
  
  Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie says some British Columbians received notifications on Monday that they’re already eligible for influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations.
  Henry said during a news conference in Victoria Wednesday (Oct. 7) that officials are already starting to see influenza circulating in the province and now is an important time to start booking appointments to get immunized.
  The province has secured nearly two million doses of the 2026-27 influenza vaccine, and 1.5 million
  
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• Leaders clash over B.C. Conservative letter to reverse ICBC no-fault insurance

  08-10-2026 01:15 via abbynews.com
  
  A leaked letter from B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson appears to signal that his party, if elected on Oct. 24, would do away with ICBC’s no-fault insurance that has led to lower rates.
  But Doerkson says his government would take measures to limit costs and the levels that lawyers will be able to charge.
  “We will be introducing, when we go forward with our platform, limits on the costs and the levels that lawyers will be able to charge in this province, so we are definitely co
  
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• B.C. winery owner calls for improving interprovincial alcohol sales

  08-10-2026 00:36 via abbynews.com
  
  A Summerland winery owner is asking the federal government to take efforts to remove interprovincial barriers on alcohol sales.
  Ron Kubek, owner of Lightning Rock Winery in Summerland, has initiated Petition e-7258, a petition in support of MP Dan Albas’s Bill C-262.
  The petition was presented in the House of Commons on Sept. 25, and the federal government has 45 calendar days to respond.
  This petition came around the time new U.S. restrictions were imposed on many packaged Canadian wines,
  
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• Seniors care project cancellation draws concerns

  08-10-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The group that oversees care providers in B.C. has expressed concern over the cancellation of a long-term care project slated for Vernon.
  A proposed 250-bed facility slated for the 5800 block of Okanagan Landing Road has been pulled by the property owner, Park Place Seniors Living, a Vancouver-based organization who confirmed the project’s cancellation with the Morning Star.
  Park Place cited uncertainty around future operating costs and funding for the Landing Road project, which had been
  
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• Cancellation of long-term seniors care project in Vernon sparks provincial concerns

  08-10-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The group that oversees care providers in B.C. has expressed concern over the cancellation of a long-term care project slated for Vernon.
  A proposed 250-bed facility slated for the 5800 block of Okanagan Landing Road has been pulled by the property owner, Park Place Seniors Living, a Vancouver-based organization who confirmed the project’s cancellation with the Morning Star.
  Park Place cited uncertainty around future operating costs and funding for the Landing Road project, which had been
  
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• Abbotsford companies crowned Consumer Choice Award winners

  07-10-2026 23:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Another year of Consumer Choice Awards has been handed out, with more than a dozen local businesses earning the top spots for the Abbotsford region.
  This annual competition gives awards to businesses all across North America, including seven regions throughout B.C.
  For the Abbotsford area, which is the only Fraser Valley region, a total of 14 businesses received a Consumer Choice Award this year.The list of local winners includes:
  • Abbotsford Glass Ltd.
  • Echo Janitorial Services
  &bul
  
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• Bomb threat at secondary school in Prince George prompts evacuation

  07-10-2026 23:43 via abbynews.com
  
  Prince George RCMP are investigating a bomb threat at DP Todd Secondary after staff and students were evacuated this afternoon.
  According to an RCMP press release, Mounties were called to the school located at 444 Hill Ave. after a bomb threat report at the school around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
  Cpl Jennifer Cooper, BC RCMP spokesperson for Northern B.C., said RCMP take all threats to public safety very seriously, especially involving schools.
  “Out of an abundance of caution, staff and
  
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• Crown seeking life sentence for man guilty of manslaughter in 2021 Naramata death

  07-10-2026 23:01 via abbynews.com
  
  Crown is recommending life in prison for the 27-year-old found guilty of manslaughter in the 2021 killing of a Naramata woman.Ekene Anigbo appeared in B.C. Supreme Court in Kelowna on Oct. 7 for his sentencing hearing in front of Justice Alison Beames.
  Anigbo was convicted on Aug. 14 of manslaughter for the killing of 57-year-old Kathleen Richardson, despite having stood trial for first-degree murder.The victim was found dead in the basement of her Naramata home on June 9, 2021. The court heard
  
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• All Star Wrestling bringing Fright Night to Abbotsford

  07-10-2026 22:55 via abbynews.com
  
  All Star Wrestling is bringing spooky to the squared circle its Fright Night event, which is set for Abbotsford Arts Centre on Saturday, Oct. 17.
  The ASW heavyweight championship is on the line in the main event, as Abbotsford’s The Mighty Lokombo defends against Miles Deville.
  Lokombo, a W.J. Mouat grad, is in the midst of his third reign as champion and recaptured the promotion’s top prize after he defeated Shawn Murphy in Abbotsford on April 4, 2026. Deville is an accomplished wre
  
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• A masterclass in local government politics: 2 B.C. veterans launch podcast

  07-10-2026 22:06 via abbynews.com
  
  After more than two decades on Vanderhoof council, Coun. Brian Frenkel is preparing to leave municipal politics, but he isn’t finished talking about it.
  Frenkel and former Kamloops councillor Arjun Singh are using the run-up to the Oct. 17 local elections to host their YouTube podcast Day to Day Democracy, about how local government works, what it struggles with and who is trying to make it work.
  The show describes local government as the place where “potholes get filled, water comes
  
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• Lowan launches Greens economic vision for B.C.

  07-10-2026 21:44 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Greens Leader Emily Lowan says her party’s economic vision for the province focuses on four areas.
  Lowan launched the major platform while in Vancouver on Wednesday (Oct. 7). It was her first stop on the mainland since the election campaign began.
  The four areas include stronger regional economies, abundant clean power, more value made in B.C. and a tax system where the ultrawealthy and the largest corporations pay their fair share, says a summary of the plan from the party.
  “So
  
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• Abbotsford police chief shares crime stats and 2026 highlights

  07-10-2026 21:38 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford’s crime rate has been on a slow climb over the last five years, but it’s still below the provincial average, Police Chief Colin Watson said during the annual Crime is Toast: Breakfast with the Chief event on Wednesday (Oct. 7).
  Watson, speaking at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, said there are many things that can be attributed to the rise.
  “There’s the work that (the Abbotsford Police Department) is doing. We can see an increase sometimes in crime sta
  
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