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• O’Leary holds campaign-style event with Scheer

  27-11-2018 02:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Sheer to get some star power from businessman Kevin O’Leary
  
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• Gardens can solve food and health crisis

  02-07-2026 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Over the weekend I watched the movie Farmacy of Light from Rob Herring, executive producer, which makes the case that the crises in our food system and in human health aren’t separate problems.
  They are one problem.
  The fresh produce sitting in your grocery store is measurably less nutritious today than the same vegetables grown just a few decades ago. This isn’t speculation. Researchers analyzing historical agricultural data have documented significant declines in essential vitamins
  
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• PHOTOS: Abbotsford celebrates Canada Day

  02-07-2026 18:54 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford celebrated Canada Day on Wednesday with its annual parade along South Fraser Way and a family festival at Exhibition Park.
  Attractions throughout the festival included include hayrides, the Sports Zone, STEM Zone, Go Play Outside, the new RAD Torque Play Zone, and Unitech Slides.
  Other activities include three Dogwood Pacesetters Agility dog shows, inflatables, face painting, and airbrush tattoos.
  There was also a diverse selection of food and beverage options from the Greater Vancouv
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 2: England, USA and Belgium all advance to the Round of 16

  02-07-2026 17:21 via abbynews.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Three matches were played Monday, including USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, as England face off against the Democratic Republic of Congo.The United States, England and Belgium have all made it through to the next round.Portugal will play against Croatia at Toronto Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets for this match are $1,996, according to ticketdata.com on Thursday morning (July 2).Thursday, July 2:
  Spain vs. Austria
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 2: England, USA and Belgium advance to the Round of 16

  02-07-2026 17:21 via abbynews.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Three matches were played Monday, including USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, as England face off against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  The United States, England and Belgium have all made it through to the next round.
  Portugal will play against Croatia at Toronto Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets for this match are $1,996, according to ticketdata.com on Thursday morning (July 2).
  The second-to-last match at BC P
  
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• What to expect (and do) in the first 4 weeks with a puppy

  02-07-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming — for both the puppy and their new guardians.
  The first month is a period of adjustment, learning, and building trust. Understanding what your puppy needs during this time can help set the foundation for a confident, well-adjusted adult dog.
  Week one: Settling in
  Your puppy has just left everything they know, their littermates, familiar smells, and daily routine. It’s normal for puppies to feel uncertain, tired, o
  
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• Three-year-old battling cancer makes memories at Aldergrove zoo

  02-07-2026 02:45 via abbynews.com
  
  A special day at the Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove was more than just a meet-and-greet with animals for three-year-old Mavrik.
  The visit gave Mavrik and his family a chance to spend time together, create new memories, and enjoy an outing made possible through the support of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and zoo staff.
  Mavrik has always been a kid full of energy, according to his dad, Derek Turnbull.
  The toddler especially loves hockey and, more recently, dinosaurs, which was the ma
  
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• Hands Across the Border: B.C. resident co-writes song honouring Canada-U.S. bond

  01-07-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A song written by two Canadians – including one from Surrey – is celebrating the longstanding bond between Canada and the United States.
  As Canadians prepare for Canada Day on July 1, and Americans get ready for Independence Day on July 4, a new song by South Surrey’s Marc Burchell and Halifax singer-songwriter Terry Kelly highlights the friendship between the two countries.
  Kelly is an Order of Canada recipient, award-winning singer-songwriter, motivational speaker and accompl
  
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• Former Kelowna Rocket back for 3rd stint with Vancouver Canucks

  01-07-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Third time’s the charm.
  On Wednesday, July 1, the Vancouver Canucks announced the signing of defenceman Luke Schenn to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.
  For the former Kelowna Rocket, this is his third stint with the Canucks. During the 2018-19 season, the Saskatoon product played in 18 games, tallying two assists. He was also with the Canucks for two seasons, from 2021-23, where he played 121 games, scoring eight goals and adding 30 assists.
  The 2026-27 campaign will be his 19th NHL sea
  
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• UPDATE: Highway 1 westbound between Chilliwack, Hope down to 1 lane after crash

  01-07-2026 20:09 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 11:29 a.m.
  Westbound traffic is moving again, but the left lane remains blocked due to the multi-vehicle crash.
  Delays are expected in the area due to traffic congestion.
  Original
  A crash involving a U-Haul truck has closed Highway 1 westbound in the Popkum area, just outside Chilliwack.
  The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, near Exit 146, involving at least two vehicles.
  The U-Haul truck is blocking the majority of the westbound lanes, forcing the closure.
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• Crash involving moving truck closes Highway 1 westbound between Chilliwack, Hope

  01-07-2026 20:09 via abbynews.com
  
  A crash involving a U-Haul truck has closed Highway 1 westbound in the Popkum area, just outside Chilliwack.
  The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, near Exit 146, involving at least two vehicles.
  The U-Haul truck is blocking the majority of the westbound lanes, forcing the closure.
  It’s unknown at this time if anyone is injured.
  Emergency crews are on scene.
  Travellers can use Highway 7 as an alternative route.
  
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• Blue Jays pitcher, future hall of famer, to make start for Vancouver Canadians: report

  01-07-2026 18:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Baseball fans can get a closer look at a future Hall of Fame pitcher in Vancouver this Friday.
  Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer will make a rehabilitation start for the High-A Vancouver Canadians on July 3, according to a report by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on Wednesday, July 1.
  Scherzer, who is currently on the injured list with back spasms, will pitch on Friday and then join the Blue Jays in Seattle for the club’s three-game weekend series to determine next steps in his recovery
  
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• Blue Jays pitcher, future hall of famer to make start for Vancouver Canadians: report

  01-07-2026 18:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Baseball fans can get a closer look at a future Hall of Fame pitcher in Vancouver this Friday.
  Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer will make a rehabilitation start for the High-A Vancouver Canadians on July 3, according to a report by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on Wednesday, July 1.
  Scherzer, who is currently on the injured list with back spasms, will pitch on Friday and then join the Blue Jays in Seattle for the club’s three-game weekend series to determine next steps in his recovery
  
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• Motorcycle rider airlifted to hospital after crash in Abbotsford

  01-07-2026 16:33 via abbynews.com
  
  A motorcycle rider was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries after a crash in Abbotsford on Tuesday (June 30).
  According to a news release from the Abbotsford Police Department, the collision between a motorcycle and a commercial vehicle occurred at roughly 7:39 p.m. on Sumas Way at Mcclary Ave.
  The motorcycle rider was airlifted to hospital, while the driver of the commercial vehicle was not injured and remained on scene to cooperate.
  Police say an investigation alongside th
  
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• Victoria golfer captures pair of B.C. championship titles in Chilliwack

  01-07-2026 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A wave of relief washed over Veronica Ivy on the 18th green at Chilliwack Golf Club as she tapped in a final putt to claim two provincial golf championships on June 25.
  The Gorge Vale Golf Club member won both the women’s B.C. Mid-Amateur and Mid-Master championships, carding a 54-hole total of 223 to finish seven over par and one stroke ahead of Nonie Marler.
  The events ran concurrently with the B.C. Women’s Amateur from June 23 to 25.
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• Private bus flips after collision with car in Abbotsford

  01-07-2026 16:21 via abbynews.com
  
  Four people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a private bus flipped in Abbotsford on Tuesday (June 30).
  The Abbotsford Police Department said in a social media post that officers responded to the collision between a car and a private bus at Clearbrook Road and Austin Avenue at approximately 7:32 p.m.
  Police say multiple passengers were aboard the bus at the time of the crash and three were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car w
  
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• Registration still open for PGA qualifier in Harrison Mills

  01-07-2026 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Registration ends soon for the local qualifier of the PGA Scramble event in Harrison Mills.
  The qualifier takes place Monday, July 13, at Sandpiper Resort (14282 Morris Valley Rd.) Teams of four golfers over the age of 19 can still register until Friday, July, 3; there is a cutoff of 30 teams.
  The PGA Scramble, presented by BMW, is the largest grassroots amateur golf program in Canada, set at 185 locations nationwide.
  The winners of local qualifiers are invited to participate in one of 13 region
  
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• Couple cares for pets left behind during Fort Simpson, NWT wildfire

  01-07-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  While the residents of Fort Simpson have had to flee their homes because of the wildfire bearing down on the community, some of them won’t have to worry about the animals they were forced to leave behind.
  Diedra Villeneuve and her partner, Derek McKillop, have been spending upwards of 14 hours a day driving around the community feeding and providing water and cuddles to pets that had to stay in Simpson.
  “Everyone can be assured their dogs are being taken care of,” said Villeneu
  
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• QUIZ: A time to celebrate Canada

  01-07-2026 14:20 via abbynews.com
  
  On July 1, Canada marks its 159th birthday, and there is plenty to celebrate.
  Canada is the second-largest country in the world and is home to more than 41 million people.
  There are natural wonders across the country, as well as individuals who have made outstanding contributions in many fields.
  To celebrate Canada’s birthday, test your knowledge of this amazing country with these 17 questions.
  Good luck.READ MORE: QUIZ: How well do you know the Hudson’s Bay Company story?
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• Soil washing facility opens in Chilliwack, first-of-its-kind in North America

  01-07-2026 02:26 via abbynews.com
  
  A mobile soil washing facility officially opened in Chilliwack and it’s the first of its kind in North America.
  Located at Shxwhá:y Village, the Shxwhá:y Soil Management Facility diverts contaminated soil from landfills by separating and cleaning it so it can be repurposed.
  The multi-million dollar Headlands Environmental facility officially opened on Tuesday, June 30. It is operated and staffed in partnership with Shxwhá:y Village.
  It was on that same site where Headl
  
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• Yukon minerals work still under review despite federal announcement

  01-07-2026 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A statement from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says potential mine cleanup and critical minerals work could be underway in the Yukon, but the company named in the release says it is still evaluating its options and the territorial government reports no activity.
  The June 17 release listed the Yukon among regions where Dutch firm Liminal By WMC and U.S.‑based Regeneration Enterprises intend to collaborate on critical minerals recovery and mine‑site restoration.
  Regeneratio
  
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• Kelowna riding coach found guilty of sex crimes, child luring

  01-07-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A Kelowna equestrian coach has been found guilty of luring a child for a sexual purpose after a jury returned its verdict on Monday evening.
  Sebastien Devrainne, originally from France, was found guilty in B.C. Supreme Court of sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and making sexual materials available to a minor after a week-long trial in Kelowna before Justice Chan and a jury.
  The jury rejected the defence’s argument that the Crown failed to prove an inappropriate relationship occurred wh
  
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• Federal funding boosts Okanagan food rescue project

  01-07-2026 01:20 via abbynews.com
  
  The Central Okanagan Food Bank (COFB) received $100,000 in funding on Tuesday from the federal government as part of the nation’s new National Food Security Strategy.
  ​A large portion of the money will go toward COFB’s new Food Rescue Transformation Centre, an 11,000-square-foot warehouse and processing facility in Kelowna aimed at reducing food waste and tackling food insecurity.
  ​Kelowna Member of Parliament Stephen Fuhr made the announcement at the warehouse facility o
  
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• 17K hotdogs consumed: Vancouver by the numbers as FIFA World Cup hits halfway mark

  01-07-2026 01:05 via abbynews.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is now at the halfway mark and officials in Vancouver are breaking the host city down by the numbers.
  Vancouver has been the epicentre for celebrations in Vancouver, with the pedestrianized Granville Street, BC Place for the games, Science World decked out as the Trionda, the FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE grounds and TSN’s outdoor broadcast and viewing party at Jack Poole Plaza.
  There are also viewing parties throughout the Metro Vancouver area, namely at
  
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• Fast and furious B.C. motorcyclist wins appeal in dangerous driving sentence

  30-06-2026 23:49 via abbynews.com
  
  A Kelowna man with a need for speed successfully appealed his 10-month prison sentence for obstructing a peace officer and dangerous driving in May 2022.
  Christopher Blair Muir pleaded guilty to the charges, but despite a joint submission from defence and Crown lawyers of three months less time served, the Justice imposed a longer sentence on April 7.
  Filing in B.C. Court of Appeal, the guilty party claimed the Justice erred in imposing a 10-month sentence less time served by failing to consider
  
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• Erma K. Braun

  30-06-2026 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  In the Loving Memory ~
  Erma passed away peacefully into glory June 16, 2026 at the age of 96. She did so with the certainty she would be joining Jesus in heaven and be reunited with her son Darrell. One would describe Erma as loving, endearing, witty, and classy but mostly as a God-fearing woman who cherished her family. Erma is survived by her daughter Janice Sentell (Cary), son Garth Braun (Katrin), grandchildren Peter, Zac, Aaron, Jarrod, Alexis, Aysha, Kalen and six great-grandchildren. Her
  
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• FortisBC volunteers make upgrades to Abbotsford’s Cyrus Centre

  30-06-2026 23:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Employees from FortisBC were involved last Thursday (June 25) in a volunteer project to complete upgrades to Cyrus Centre in Abbotsford.
  The project was done as part of FortisBC’s Community Giving Day, and brought together volunteers from FortisBC and Cyrus Centre.
  Throughout the day, volunteers completed a range of projects, including exterior painting, landscaping, power washing and window cleaning as well as cleaning and organizing shared interior spaces.
  FortisBC also provided $30,000
  
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• Joseph “Joe” Emery Tompkins

  30-06-2026 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  July 18, 1953 – May 1, 2026
  Joseph “Joe” Emery Tompkins passed away on May 1, 2026, in New Westminster, BC, following injuries sustained in a pedestrian-vehicle accident in Abbotsford.
  Born in Oshawa, Ontario, to Phil and Helen Tompkins, Joe graduated from Vernier High School in 1971 and attended Durham College. After moving to BC in the 1970s, he worked nearly 20 years as a press operator before becoming a long-haul truck driver in 2001, retiring in 2022.
  Joe met his wife, Lor
  
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• Fraser Valley Canada Day cycling tour trims back

  30-06-2026 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Every year, the Lower Mainland Maple Leaf Populaire bike ride gets a little longer, adding one kilomtre for every year of the Canadian dream.
  On Canada Day, July 1, 100 cyclists will mark Canada’s 159th birthday by riding the same number of kilometres on a route that begins and ends in Langley’s Walnut Grove.
  It will be a scaled-down, members only version of the annual event, organized by volunteers from the B.C. Randonneurs Cycling Club.
  Randonneurs Cycling Club secretary Anna Bonga
  
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• Crown delivers closing submissions in B.C. double-murder trial

  30-06-2026 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The trial of a man accused in a double murder in Saanich over the fatal stabbing of two homeless people more than three years ago is coming to an end after the Crown delivered its closing submissions.
  Christopher Cathcart, a tall man in his late 30s, appeared in Victoria court on June 29 to face allegations in the killings of William “Billy” Bradshaw and Stephanie Jade Elk. Both were killed on the morning of Oct. 19, 2022.
  Cathcart has pleaded not guilty to both charges.
  Bradshaw was
  
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