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• PHOTOS: Wildfire rapidly spreading, encroaching on Peachland, Summerland

  08-08-2026 06:02 via abbynews.com
  
  The Bald Range wildfire has grown to 5,000 hectares since being discovered a little before 5 p.m.The wildfire sparked along Princeton-Summerland Road northwest of Summerland in the late afternoon of Aug. 7.Evacuation order are in place Brent Road and Log Chute Road area south of Peachland, Faulder, from Darke Lake south to Bathville Road, including Garnet Valley and the Deer Ridge area, west of Cartwright on Prairie Valley Road and the Princeton-Summerland Highway to kilometre 15.People in these
  
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• Streaking B.C. Lions win 3rd in a row, dump Stampeders 30-26 in Calgary

  14-08-2026 06:15 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. Lions are streaking.
  Overcoming a pair of fourth-quarter turnovers, the Lions won their third straight game, beating the host Calgary Stampeders 30-26 in CFL action Thursday night at McMahon Stadium.
  For the victors (4-5) quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 301 yards and a pair of touchdowns to Keon Hatcher. Rourke also scrambled for a rushing TD. Running back Zander Horvath continued his run of stellar play, rumbling for 102 yards and a touchdown. Kicker Sean Whyte added a field goal a
  
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• UPDATE: Crews responding to hot spot from Bradley Creek wildfire near Vernon

  14-08-2026 02:40 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 5:40 p.m.
  A hot spot has been identified northwest of the Irish Creek Road South and Westside Road intersection, according to the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) in a Thursday afternoon Bradley Creek wildfire update.
  BC Wildfire crews have been notified, and resources are on the way. People are asked to stay clear of the area.
  “Boaters are asked to please keep clear of the lake. If firefighting aircraft are nearby, clear the area immediately and stay near the shore to avoid interfering
  
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• Summerland fruit growers face mounting losses as wildfire’s toll grows

  14-08-2026 02:15 via abbynews.com
  
  When Claire Tamang was forced to flee her cherry orchard in Meadow Valley near Summerland last Friday with her 10-day-old baby, she had just enough warning to squeeze through the only exit just before the fire closed off her escape route.
  “The flames were on both sides, and we were driving through the smoke and just hoping that that was still the right choice,” she told Black Press Media.
  But her husband and 40 temporary foreign workers from Mexico were trapped on the other side.
  Tam
  
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• Sentencing begins for ex-B.C. Mountie who had consensual sex with woman he met with on duty

  14-08-2026 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A judge will ponder submissions before determining the fate of a Nanaimo RCMP constable who had sex with a woman after the end of a shift in 2024.
  Mark Tyler Hilland, 47, pleaded guilty to breach of trust by a public officer, and sentencing began on Thursday, Aug. 13 at B.C. provincial court in Nanaimo in front of Judge Reginald Harris, with Andrew McLean, representing Crown counsel and Brad Kielmann, defence.
  McLean sought a suspended sentence, which would result in a criminal record, while Kie
  
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• Chilliwack RCMP release more info on missing Vancouver man

  14-08-2026 01:09 via abbynews.com
  
  Chilliwack RCMP have released more details on a Vancouver man who’s been missing for two and a half months, and are again turning to the public for help.
  Taetm Moon, a 28-year-old Indigenous man, was last seen on May 27.
  Despite extensive follow-ups on numerous leads, he remains missing, police said.
  Investigators received information indicating that Moon was at a store in Surrey in the 10500 block of King George Boulevard on the evening of May 27.
  He is known to frequent backcountry and w
  
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• 6-year-old child killed in Abbotsford parking lot collision

  14-08-2026 00:49 via abbynews.com
  
  A parking lot collision in Abbotsford on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 13) has left a six-year-old boy dead.
  Abbotsford Police Department said the incident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the Allwood Place (32633 Simon Ave.) townhouse complex.
  The young pedestrian was reportedly struck by an SUV and died despite life-saving efforts from witnesses and first responders.
  The driver remained on-site and is cooperating with authorities as they investigate the circumstances of th
  
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• 1 child dead after collision in Abbotsford townhouse parking lot

  14-08-2026 00:49 via abbynews.com
  
  A parking lot collision on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 13) has left one Abbotsford youth dead.
  Abbotsford Police Department said the incident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the Allwood Place (32633 Simon Ave.) townhouse complex.
  The young pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle and died despite life-saving efforts from witnesses and first responders.
  The driver remained on-site and is cooperating with authorities as they investigate the circumstances of the tragic
  
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• Sick children benefit from B.C. senior’s ‘corny’ birthday

  14-08-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Gary Hee decided his 82nd birthday in July was going to be corny and was going to make a difference.
  He purchased Chilliwack corn which he sold at a couple of different sites. Hee, who lives on the Surrey/Langley border, purchased a lot of corn – 200 dozen or 2,400 cobs – dubbing his project the Chilliwack Corn Express. And it’s been selling well.
  “I was selling 20 [cobs], I was first selling 50 dozen and 50 dozen and another 50 dozen and 25 dozen, and I was starting to l
  
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• Mexican national charged, extradited to B.C. in connection with 1996 murder

  13-08-2026 23:38 via abbynews.com
  
  A Mexican man is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Muriel Lindsay in Vancouver in the mid-1990s.
  Vancouver Police Department Inspt. Ryan Smith announced Thursday (Aug. 13) the charge against Juan Manuel Rueda Salud, now 68. He was formally charged on Nov. 2, 2024 and arrested under a provisional warrant in Mexico on January 22, 2025.
  Police were awaiting his extradition.
  Rueda Salud was eligible for extradition to Canada on July 15 after 18 months in custody appealing the extradi
  
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• Air quality rating jumps to ‘very high risk’ in Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope

  13-08-2026 22:12 via abbynews.com
  
  The air quality in Chilliwack, Agassiz and Hope had the worst rating possible on Thursday morning (Aug. 13).
  The Eastern Fraser Valley area was given an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) value of 10+, which is the highest rating. It jumped from a low rating of 2 just 24 hours earlier on Aug. 12.
  Metro Vancouver Regional District issued an air quality warning on the afternoon of Aug. 13 due to elevated fine particulate matter (PM2.5) caused by smoke from wildfires in B.C., including the South Carib
  
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• 100 Mile House timber supply impacted by wildfires

  13-08-2026 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The District of 100 Mile House received a candid look at the current and projected timber supply for the 100 Mile House Timber Supply Area last week.
  On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Kane Copley, a strategic land manager for the Ministry of Forests, attended council’s regular meeting to deliver and explain the results of the 100 Mile House Timber Supply Area Timber Supply Analysis Discussion Paper. Copley said the review was conducted this year and based on information gathered from January to May.
  In
  
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• United Way BC offering grants up to $15K for non-profits helping wildfire evacuees

  13-08-2026 21:52 via abbynews.com
  
  United Way BC is handing out grants of up to $15,000 to nonprofits to help communities recover from this year’s wildfires.
  A news release from the organization on Thursday says funds will help with urgent needs such as food, transportation and mental health support.
  The 2026 wildfire season has scorched hundreds of thousands of hectares in B.C., with 109 wildfires still active as of Aug. 13.
  United Way BC says it has already given funding to local organizations, such as Shxwhá:y Vil
  
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• Two independent wrestling shows set for Aug. 21 in Abbotsford

  13-08-2026 21:22 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford is set to be one of the biggest independent wrestling hot spots on the planet on Friday (Aug. 21) with two shows scheduled on opposite ends of the city.
  The Midget Wrestling Warriors tour takes over the Pinnacle Ballroom inside the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre (36035 North Parallel Rd.) in east Abbotsford, while Big West Wrestling makes its debut at the Mount Lehman Community Hall (6419 Mt. Lehman Rd.) in west Abbotsford.
  MWW opens the doors for a special VIP meet and greet ses
  
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• Highway 97 opens between Penticton and Peachland for ‘through traffic only’

  13-08-2026 20:26 via abbynews.com
  
  DriveBC says Highway 97 is opening between Penticton and Peachland for “through traffic only” as the region continues to contend with the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire.
  There will be no stopping in the area except for vehicles with approved permit holders at Prairie Valley Road, the provincial road service said.
  The stretch of highway will be open to public traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to allow crews to access the site overnight.
  Speeds have also been reduced to 70 km/h.
  The Re
  
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• Deep trouble: Chilliwack RCMP catch impaired driver in excavator

  13-08-2026 20:17 via abbynews.com
  
  It was probably the largest vehicle that Chilliwack RCMP impounded in recent time.
  Police caught an impaired driver operating an excavator on Farmers Way in east Chilliwack recently.
  “It’s not often an excavator ends up on our impaired driving list, but on July 30, that’s exactly what happened,” the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP wrote on social media on Aug. 11.
  A report came in to Chilliwack RCMP of a “possible” impaired driver and when police arrived on scene the
  
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• BC SPCA working to save stranded animals in wildfire zones

  13-08-2026 20:12 via abbynews.com
  
  The BC SPCA has boarded over 100 animals as wildfires rage across B.C.
  Nearly 110 wildfires are active in the province right now, spurring 51 evacuation orders in different communities.
  The BC SPCA said many people have had to leave their home and “make the impossible decision” to leave their animals behind.
  Those worried about their marooned animals in evacuation zones have a helping hand, as the BC SPCA’s Animal Protection Service team is offering support by going beyond the
  
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• Lifejackets save lives: Rise in B.C. drownings prompts reminder from EHS

  13-08-2026 19:42 via abbynews.com
  
  British Columbia is seeing a rise in accidental drowning deaths this summer, prompting a renewed public safety push across the province.
  ​Data from the BC Coroners Service shows 40 accidental drowning deaths between May 1 and July 16, including six drowning-related deaths on Okanagan Lake, with five of them being confirmed drownings. This number is up from the 26 deaths that occurred during the same time period last summer.
  Of note, Okanagan Lake is the deadliest lake in the province.
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• Abbotsford police use power of social media to recover stolen trailer

  13-08-2026 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A recent investigation has demonstrated what a powerful tool social media can be in the hands of the public when it comes to helping police solve local crimes.
  The Abbotsford Police Department said the incident involved a box trailer full of items being stolen from the 32000 block of Haida Drive on the morning of Aug. 5.
  Shortly after the theft was reported, the police posted on social media about the missing trailer and encouraged the public to be on the lookout for it.
  Police were then contact
  
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• B.C. seeks public feedback on Williams Lake timber supply and future harvest levels

  13-08-2026 18:42 via abbynews.com
  
  The public is being invited to provide feedback on the timber supply review for the Williams Lake timber supply area before early October.
  According to a B.C. government press release, residents can share their thoughts on the discussion paper by submitting their comments before Oct. 5.
  The B.C. government said the discussion paper provides the results of a timber supply analysis and describes the current legal requirements, geography, natural resources and forest management practices of the Wil
  
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• Three arrested in Port McNeill after drug trafficking investigation, drugs, cash and guns seized

  13-08-2026 18:24 via abbynews.com
  
  The Port McNeill RCMP and Island District General Investigation Section (GIS) have arrested three people and seized a substantial amount of illicit drugs, cash, firearms, contraband tobacco, and vehicles connected to a drug trafficking investigation.
  RMCP and GIS officers executed multiple search warrants on residents and vehicles in the North Island area during the investigation. The three arrested individuals are believed to be involved in trafficking controlled substances.
  Officers seized mor
  
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• 3 arrested in Port McNeill after RCMP and GIS seize illicit drugs, cash, firearms

  13-08-2026 18:24 via abbynews.com
  
  The Port McNeill RCMP and Island District General Investigation Section (GIS) have arrested three people and seized a substantial amount of illicit drugs, cash, firearms, contraband tobacco, and vehicles connected to a drug trafficking investigation.
  RMCP and GIS officers executed multiple search warrants on residents and vehicles in the North Island area during the investigation. The three arrested individuals are believed to be involved in trafficking controlled substances.
  Officers seized mor
  
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• PLAYER’S DIARY: Reflecting back on first half of season

  13-08-2026 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  We are just past the halfway point in the Canadian Premier League season with Vancouver FC, and up until now it has been a tale of two halves.
  For the first couple of weeks, we had no goals at home and were struggling for form and any kind of momentum. We scored our first CPL goal in our fourth game and picked up our first win in our fifth.
  We knew we had it in us in terms of ability. We had very, very high-level players, but we just could not put the ball in the back of the net.
  And then, all o
  
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• UPDATE: Quilpituk Creek wildfire being held, area being assessed before residents can return home

  13-08-2026 17:34 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 8:23 a.m.
  The Quilpituk Creek wildfire is being held, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
  Being held means that “based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.”
  At this time, all evacuation orders and alerts remain in place. However, the Central Okanagan Emergency Management EOC will be deploying “a rapid damage assessment team to assess readiness for re-entry.”
  “Significa
  
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• UPDATE: Smoky conditions could be seen at being held Bradley Creek wildfire

  13-08-2026 17:23 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 8:12 a.m.
  Much like the Quilpituk Creek wildfire, smoke might become more visible and fire behaviour may increase due to the expected weather conditions at the Bradley Creek wildfire on Thursday, says BC Wildfire Service.
  “During the afternoon, temperatures and relative humidity may reach levels that can increase fire behaviour,” said BCWS. “Smoke haze may be present this morning but is expected to clear by mid-morning, resulting in improved visibility and cleaner air ov
  
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• Challenging conditions expected for Brunswick Complex wildfires on Thursday

  13-08-2026 17:19 via abbynews.com
  
  Challenging conditions are expected for the Brunswick Complex wildfires on Thursday (Aug. 13) before more moderate conditions return on Friday (Aug. 14).
  The Brunswick Complex is comprised of the 61,618-hectare Ainslie Creek wildfire and the 8,818-hectare Brunswick Creek wildfire.
  According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the challenging conditions are expected across the Ainslie Creek fireground on Thursday.
  Fire behaviour increased on the south flank of the fire on Wednes
  
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• UPDATE: Warm temperatures could increase fire activity at Quilpituk Creek wildfire

  13-08-2026 17:06 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 7:58 a.m.
  Smoke might become more visible and fire behaviour may increase due to sunny, warm, and dry conditions expected on Thursday, says BC Wildfire Service.
  “During the afternoon, temperatures and relative humidity may reach levels that can increase fire behaviour,” said BCWS. “Smoke haze may be present this morning but is expected to clear by mid-morning, resulting in improved visibility and cleaner air over the fire complex.”
  On Thursday, BCWS crews are conti
  
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• Chehalis River-area wildfire ‘being held’

  13-08-2026 15:49 via abbynews.com
  
  The 13-hectare Twin Lakes wildfire west of Hemlock Valley and east of Mission is now “being held”, according to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service.Wildfires labelled as “being held” are defined by BCWS as those projected to remain within their current perimeter, control line or boundary.
  The Twin Lakes wildfire is located approximately 25 km northeast of Stave Falls, near Twin Bridges and Statlu Creek.It was discovered last Friday (Aug. 7) at approximately 6:30 p.
  
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• Extinguishing hot spots, mop-up duties taking place at being held Bradley Creek wildfire

  13-08-2026 14:54 via abbynews.com
  
  Fire crews continue to extinguish hot spots and perform mop-up duties at the Bradley Creek wildfire.
  The blaze, which was discovered on July 31, continues to be classified as ‘being held’, which means that, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, the fire should remain within the current perimeter, control line, or boundary. It has been held since Saturday.
  “Within the fire perimeter, smouldering pockets of deep-burning heat produced increased smoke yest
  
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• Fire activity ‘predominantly limited’ at Quilpituk Creek wildfire

  13-08-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  
  No visible open flame was observed at the Quilpituk Creek wildfire on Wednesday, Aug. 12, but weather concerns are on the horizon.
  In its latest update, which came at 6:44 p.m. on Wednesday, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the fire activity experienced throughout the day and expected to remain the same throughout the night was “predominantly limited to smouldering ground fire, with a slow rate of spread, white smoke, and no visible open flame observed.”
  Crews continue to extinguish h
  
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