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• Missing-persons list tops 600 in fire-stricken California

  16-11-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Disaster escalates as officials raised the death toll to 63
  
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• Police ticket Island motorcyclist travelling 114 km/h in 40 zone

  10-07-2026 01:05 via abbynews.com
  
  A motorist’s speedy joyride through Oak Bay came to an abrupt end last week.
  On July 4, Oak Bay PD conducted speed enforcement along Beach Drive and stopped a motorcyclist travelling 114 km/h in a posted 40 km/h zone.
  The rider was issued a violation ticket for excessive speeding, and the bike was impounded for seven days.
  In the wake of the incident, Oak Bay PD has issued a warning about the dangers of speeding.
  “With the increased number of pedestrians, cyclists and families enjoyi
  
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• 1 million square feet of industrial space on its way to South Surrey

  10-07-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  More than one million square feet of industrial space is on its way to South Campbell Heights in Surrey.
  Beedie recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new industrial development at South Campbell Heights Business Park, at 19084 20th Ave., and once completed, the new, 60-plus acre industrial development will deliver more than one million square feet of “state-of-the-art” industrial space — and a tenant that is a “prominent player in the automotive industry.”
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• UBC researchers identify new hereditary form of aggressive prostate cancer

  10-07-2026 00:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Researchers at the University of British Columbia have linked an inherited gene mutation to an aggressive form of prostate cancer, possibly paving the way for new genetic testing that could save lives.
  After analyzing the genetic data for 4,500 prostate cancer patients, they found an inherited mutation in a gene dubbed CDK12 in five unrelated men, all of whom had developed an aggressive form of the disease between the ages of 44 and 62.
  The research team then examined tumour samples for a distin
  
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• Abbotsford rental prices climb for first time this year

  09-07-2026 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  A long streak of falling rental prices in Abbotsford has now come to an end, with June bringing a small increase for both the city and province as a whole.
  The local average went from $1,739 to $1,744, marking the first time the price has increased since January.While June brought a slight bump in prices, it still sits 12.4 per cent lower than a year ago, giving Abbotsford the third-biggest annual decline in rental prices among any Canadian city.
  This change also hasn’t impacted the commun
  
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• VIDEO: Team Canada continues winning at Canada Cup in South Surrey

  09-07-2026 21:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Team Canada continued their win streak at the 2026 Canada Cup International Softball Championship in South Surrey Wednesday night with a 12-2 victory vs. New Zealand, improving their tournament record to 3-0.
  The Canadian National Women’s Team remained undefeated at Softball City with a big 12-2 victory over the New Zealand White Sox on Wednesday (July 8).Canada erupted for six runs in the opening inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Zoe Hicks, before adding to its lead with ho
  
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• B.C. reports fewest drug deaths in May of any month since 2020

  09-07-2026 21:33 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. saw the fewest monthly drug deaths provincewide in May of any month since February of 2020.
  But 3.5 people per day still died due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity, for a total of 109 deaths, according to preliminary data from the B.C. Coroners Service.
  The death rate over the past five years for people over 60 years old has remained relatively stable, with a sharp decline in deaths among people aged 19 to 59. More than three-quarters of those who died in May were male.
  So far in 2026,
  
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• Abbotsford Canucks release 2026-27 regular season schedule

  09-07-2026 21:16 via abbynews.com
  
  The Abbotsford Canucks 2026-27 regular season schedule has been released and it features a number of familiar foes and one brand-new one.
  The debuting Hamilton Hammers visit Abbotsford for the first time ever for games on Dec. 15 and 16, with the Canucks heading to Hamilton’s TD Coliseum on Feb. 4 and 6.
  The Hammers were formerly known as the Bridgeport Islanders and made the move earlier this year. The club is the AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders.The @abbycanucks 2026-27 schedule h
  
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• Police in Abbotsford seize 12 kilos of drugs and $60K cash

  09-07-2026 21:04 via abbynews.com
  
  A 36-year-old man has been charged in Abbotsford in relation to the seizure of 12 kilograms of drugs, more than $60,000 in cash, and a handgun.
  Sgt. Paul Walker, media officer with the Abbotsford Police Department, said the investigation began in April 2025, after officers spotted a man known to be involved in drug trafficking driving a vehicle while prohibited from doing so.
  They pulled over the vehicle and arrested the driver.
  “During the arrest, officers located illicit drugs and a hand
  
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• Fraudulently ‘buying’ Mercedes SUVs in Surrey, Richmond nets house arrest, curfew

  09-07-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A B.C. Supreme Court judge has sentenced Nicholas Kenneth Anthony to six months of house arrest followed by a six-month curfew and 12 months probation after he pleaded guilty to fraudulently buying Mercedes SUVs in Surrey and Richmond.
  Anthony, 41, pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing another person’s identity with intent to commit an indictable offence and two counts of fraud over $5,000. His crimes were six weeks apart. In both cases he used someone else’s ID to get financing
  
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• Police watchdog investigating officer-involved shooting in Surrey

  09-07-2026 20:03 via abbynews.com
  
  The provincial police watchdog is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in Surrey Wednesday night between a Surrey RCMP Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) officer and man who allegedly had a knife.
  Around 8 p.m. Wednesday (July 8), police officers responded to a report that a distressed man had left a residence in the 14100-block of Melrose Drive with an edged weapon, an Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) release shared.
  Officers attended the area and conduc
  
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• 1 man injured in police officer-involved shooting in Surrey

  09-07-2026 20:03 via abbynews.com
  
  One person was injured in an officer-involved shooting that happened in Surrey Wednesday night between a Surrey RCMP Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) officer and man who allegedly had a knife.
  Around 8 p.m. Wednesday (July 8), police officers responded to a report that a distressed man had left a residence in the 14100-block of Melrose Drive with an edged weapon, an Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) release shared.
  Officers attended the area and conducted patrols to locate
  
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• UPDATE: Police update suspect vehicle in Alberta Amber Alert

  09-07-2026 19:40 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 4:26 p.m. Mountain Time
  Police say the vehicle a six-year-old – who is the subject of an Amber Alert – could be travelling in has now changed, Beaverlodge RCMP said in an update Thursday afternoon.
  In the inital Amber Alert, Mounties said Lanakai could be travelling with his biological mother, Krista Morrison, her partner Daniel Ludwig and another child, 4-year-old Karl Morrison in a 2015 Toyota Tundra, with Alberta licence plate CTN9517.
  That vehicle has since been located b
  
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• Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old in Alberta

  09-07-2026 19:40 via abbynews.com
  
  An Amber Alert has been issued for a six-year-old boy near Beaverlodge, Alta.
  Beaverlodge RCMP issued the Amber Alert for Lanakai Morrison around 1:15 a.m. Mountain Time on Thursday (July 9). Police say Lanakai was allegedly taken by his 35-year-old mother, Krista Morrison from Valhalla Centre, near Beaverlodge.
  Lanakai is believed to still be with his biological mother, Krista, her partner Daniel Ludwig and another child, 4-year-old Karl Morrison, police said.
  Lanakai is described as having a s
  
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• Annual Berry Fest comes to downtown Abbotsford

  09-07-2026 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The annual Berry Fest takes place in Abbotsford’s historic downtown core on Saturday, July 11.
  The free event, held in the area of Essendene and Montrose avenues, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., includes a mix of entertainment, family-friendly activities, food and community fun.
  New activities include a Cooldown Corridor, Reptile Guy, a rock wall and a sports zone.
  Returning for 2026 are a skate park, face-painting, a photo booth, the Fun Gym Bus, a sensory-friendly calm corner, Berry’s Back
  
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• Indigenous women report ‘shocking’ mistreatment during childbirth care: study

  09-07-2026 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  New data from a first-of-its-kind nationwide maternity study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that three-quarters of Indigenous women surveyed report some form of mistreatment or disrespect from care providers during pregnancy and childbirth.
  UBC Prof. Saraswathi Vedam said the study is “not just about being nice to people” — mistreatment leads to poor outcomes.
  “When people don’t trust the health care system, when they’re mistreated
  
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• Chipotle opening first location in Abbotsford

  09-07-2026 18:54 via abbynews.com
  
  One of the most popular fast casual restaurant chains in North America is opening soon in Abbotsford.
  Chipotle, who specialize in burritos, tacos and bowls, now has signage up in the Clearbrook Town Square shopping centre and will behind Boston Pizza at 32500 South Fraser Way.
  The new site was formerly the location of Optiks International and is on the far northeast position of the strip mall.The first-ever @ChipotleTweets in Abbotsford is opening soon in the Clearbrook Town Square complex (behi
  
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• Gun, drug charges laid 10 months after Surrey police raid

  09-07-2026 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Three people have been charged with gun and drug crimes related to a police search in Surrey last September by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia.
  During the search police seized 3D printed Glock firearm parts including receivers, grips, gun magazines, rail kits, ammunition, gun barrels, a GPS tracker, a loaded 3D printed firearm, and methamphetamine, MDMA and a cutting agent.
  Sergeant Sarbjit Sangha, of CFSEU-BC, said a 3D printer was actively printing a gun at the
  
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• 10 Abbotsford students receive Beedie Luminaries scholarships

  09-07-2026 18:29 via abbynews.com
  
  Ten Grade 12 Abbotsford students have been named recipients of scholarships from the Beedie Luminaries Foundation.
  The students are among 310 recipients from 34 communities across the province who received a total of more than $13 million.
  Scholarships are awarded in six categories:
  • SHINE (Soaring Higher IN Education);
  • RISE (Refugee and Immigrant Student Education);
  • SPARK (Single Parent Award for Resilience and Knowledge);
  • a graduate studies stream for those who have
  
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• PLAYER’S DIARY: Special day for soccer in Lower Mainland

  09-07-2026 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Last Saturday was a very special day for soccer in the Fraser Valley, as we packed the Stadium at Langley Events Centre for Canada’s World Cup Round of 16 match on the big screen. That came just a few hours before Vancouver FC won our third home game in a row and moved into playoff position within the Canadian Premier League.
  VIDEO: Vancouver FC shuts out Toronto
  The field was packed and the stands were full too, with people from across the Lower Mainland coming to our home stadium to watc
  
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• B.C. serial killer otter joins beloved Island marmot on missing critter list

  09-07-2026 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  For fans of famous Greater Victoria critters, 2026 is not shaping up to be a good year.
  Joining the Empress Hotel’s yellow-bellied marmot Roger on the missing list is the notorious “Salish Sea serial killer,” Ollie the sea otter.
  Typically found living his life among the kelp at Race Rocks ecological reserve, Ollie has not been sighted since November last year.
  As well as losing some teeth, Valerie Shore, a senior naturalist at Eagle Wing Tours, says Ollie was last seen with an
  
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• Surrey firefighters battle large house fire Wednesday night

  09-07-2026 17:04 via abbynews.com
  
  Surrey Fire Service crews fought a sizable house fire Wednesday night in a neighbourhood close to Bear Creek Park.
  Around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday (July 8), firefighters responded to a house fire in the 9000-block of Edinburgh Place.
  Firefighters arrived to flames shooting out of all sides of the house, and there were reports of fireworks going off in the garage as well, a freelance photographer at the scene noted.
  Due to the size and extent of the fire, crews had to reportedly fight the fire defens
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 9: Quarterfinals kick off

  09-07-2026 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Quarterfinals kick off today with Morocco, ranked 6th by FIFA, taking on France, ranked 1st, at 1 p.m. in Boston.
  Morocco is the first African country to reach two World Cup quarter-finals and has lost only two of their last nine matches against European teams. They also have scored 10 goals at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the second African team to reach “double figures” in a single tournament.
  Fr
  
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• BCWS expects continued growth of Fraser Canyon wildfires in coming days

  09-07-2026 16:25 via abbynews.com
  
  The Brunswick Complex wildfires in the Fraser Canyon remain out of control, with the Ainslie Creek blaze growing to 16,987 hectares.
  The latest BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) update on Wednesday night (July 8) lists the Brunswick Creek fire at 2,623 hectares, while the Ainslie Creek fire almost doubled in size since the morning.
  “This wildfire has grown substantially over the last two days, and is highly visible from North Bend, Boston Bar and surrounding communities,” the update reads.
  
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• Lasting change comes from looking beyond unwanted behaviour

  09-07-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  One of the biggest shifts we make when working with dogs is changing the questions we ask.
  Most people naturally ask, “How do I stop this behaviour?” Whether it’s barking, lunging, growling, jumping, or pulling on the leash, the behaviour is what we notice first. It’s disruptive, frustrating, and often the reason people seek professional help.
  But lasting behaviour change rarely begins by trying to stop the behaviour itself.
  Instead, we ask a different question: “Wh
  
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• UVic alumnus Simon Keith celebrates 40 years with donor heart

  09-07-2026 01:45 via abbynews.com
  
  More people have walked on the moon than have lived four decades with a donor heart. On July 7, Simon Keith joined that exclusive club, marking exactly 40 years since his first life-saving transplant.
  Long before he became the first athlete in the world to play professional sports after a heart transplant, Keith grew up in Greater Victoria. He played youth soccer with the Lower Island Youth Soccer Association before suiting up for the Prospect Lake Lakers in the Vancouver Island Soccer League.
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• Search finds no evidence after report of body ‘floating’ in Slocan River: RCMP

  09-07-2026 01:45 via abbynews.com
  
  RCMP say that a search has yielded no evidence after a report of a body “floating” in the Slocan River on Tuesday.
  Nelson RCMP received a report on July 7 around 12:45 p.m. from a concerned citizen who believed they may have seen a body “floating” in the river between Slocan Park and Passmore, approximately one hour earlier.
  A news release says there was an “extensive search” of the area by police, search-and-rescue personnel and local fire departments, but &l
  
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• PHOTOS: Cycling fundraiser visits Abbotsford hospice for potential final time

  09-07-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  For 20 years now, cyclists from across the Lower Mainland have come together to embark on a long journey that leads the group to Canuck Place-Dave Lede House in Abbotsford to meet some of the children they’re raising thousands of dollars for.
  This year’s Ride for the Kids took place on July 8 and was once again led by Jeff Bandura, who created the annual cycling fundraiser back in 2007.
  The former professional hockey player has been at the helm of this annual event every single year,
  
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• Fundraiser honouring Terry Fox will see cyclists ride 360 kms in Fraser Valley in 1 day

  09-07-2026 01:17 via abbynews.com
  
  A 360-kilometre bicycle ride in honour of Terry Fox is returning to the Fraser Valley to raise money for cancer research.
  The Fraser Valley (Terry Fox 360) Ride of Hope is a one-day event to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation.
  The event was launched in 2015 by Terry’s younger brother Darrell Fox of Chilliwack to mark the 35th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.
  Last year, Darrell and a team of seven other riders did a cross-Canada ride where they pedalled 7,000 kilometres in 32 non-
  
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• 3 rescued after vessel sinks on Stuart Lake near Fort St. James

  08-07-2026 23:16 via abbynews.com
  
  A man had to cling to debris from his sunken vessel for more than an hour after it capsized on Stuart Lake near Fort St. James on Tuesday, July 8.
  Fort St. James RCMP say three people needed to be rescued after a 17.5-foot vessel capsized near Sowchea Bay. Before officers arrived, RCMP say a nearby resident heard cries for help, launched their boat, and went to assist.
  One man and a child made it safely to shore, but another adult male needed to be rescued.
  The individual who was left behind had
  
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