https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/en-caCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comTue, 21 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200 Vancouver-based Westpoint Law Group announced the proposed class action against StubHub on Friday (July 17). The defendants are Delaware-based StubHub Inc., StubHub Canada Ltd., Delaware-based viagogo Entertainment Inc. and Switzerland-based viagogo GmbH. They’re all subsidiaries of StubHub Holdings, Inc.
Mark Gallagher, on March 7, 2026, purchased two se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/class-action-lawsuit-against-stubhub-for-world-cup-tickets-filed-in-bc-court/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/class-action-lawsuit-against-stubhub-for-world-cup-tickets-filed-in-bc-court/ Todd Schierling, president of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund which organizes the camps, spoke at the event.
“It’s all about showing up for these kids,” Schierling told the Langley Advance Times. &ldq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/annual-burn-camp-for-bc-kids-kicks-off/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/annual-burn-camp-for-bc-kids-kicks-off/ “It will make it one of the largest networks in Canada,” BC Hydro CEO Charlotte Mitha said of the new plan at a Tuesday morning announcement in Richmond.
There are currently 917 BC Hydro charging ports at 190 locations throughout the province.
This is in addition to roughly 8,900 total public charging ports in the province]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-hydro-to-triple-size-of-its-public-ev-charging-network-by-2035/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-hydro-to-triple-size-of-its-public-ev-charging-network-by-2035/ The attack occurred when two hikers retrieving their off-leash dogs encountered a family of black bears, according to a Facebook post made by province’s Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS).
“The BCCOS investigation determined the attack was defensive in nature. No efforts to locate or capture the bears will be made,” the post said.
In addi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/black-bear-attack-injures-hiker-on-comox-valley-trail/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/black-bear-attack-injures-hiker-on-comox-valley-trail/ Abbotsford-Sumas Rotary Club president Kris Foulds said that while the club members coordinate any community projects and provide the labour, donations like this help to cover the cost of materials and supplies.
With the help of past donations, the club has been able to do things like upgrade the outdoor space at C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rotary-donation-makes-vital-abbotsford-projects-a-reality/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rotary-donation-makes-vital-abbotsford-projects-a-reality/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/agassiz-museum-area-historian-create-bc-history-diary/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/agassiz-museum-area-historian-create-bc-history-diary/ In a video update on Monday (July 20), BCWS said crews used a drone to complete an ignition operation for the first time in Canada.
Crews completed an ignition on Sunday (July 19) across the river from Boston Bar. BCWS called it a “critical step” in securing the east flank of the Brunswick Creek blaze across from Boston Bar.
BCWS expects it will reduce the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/drone-use-in-brunswick-complex-operation-a-canadian-first-bcws-says/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/drone-use-in-brunswick-complex-operation-a-canadian-first-bcws-says/ Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet is on display at Vancouver Island Conference Centre, in downtown Nanaimo, until Aug. 29, offering guests the chance to not only view re-creations of the works of Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet, but immerse themselves in the paintings through animation, set to music, on screens set 360 degrees.
The exhibition came about tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/beyond-monet-beyond-van-gogh-offers-one-two-punch-of-immersive-art-for-nanaimo/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/beyond-monet-beyond-van-gogh-offers-one-two-punch-of-immersive-art-for-nanaimo/ ​Kicking off on July 21, animal lovers can buy a 50/50 ticket for $15, three for $40 or six for $60.
​“When you choose to enter, your compassionate purchase is like a warm embrace for an animal facing their hardest days,” said Alina Wilson, BC SPCA senior officer.
​“We’re deeply grateful for the support from across]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/19-million-lottery-launched-by-bc-spca/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/19-million-lottery-launched-by-bc-spca/ Organizers announced the annual showcase returns to the Fraser Valley from Jan. 15 to 17.
The show offers on-road and off-road riders, future riders and lovers of motorcycle and quad lifestyle the opportunity to check out some of the most anticipated models for 2027 – including the electric vehicles – and explore special features. Organizers believe there is something for everyone at the show.&ldq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-motorcycle-and-powersport-show-returning-to-abbotsford-in-2027/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-motorcycle-and-powersport-show-returning-to-abbotsford-in-2027/ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Nelson, who passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the age of 92.
Helen will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Richard; her children, Robert (Susan) Nelson, Sharon Stewart, Michele (Rick) Cosco, and Rickie (Kris) Nelson; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and many friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Avenue, Abbotsford, on Thursday,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/helen-nelson/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/helen-nelson/ According to the warning from Environment Canada, temperatures are expected to hit the low to mid 30s during the day with overnight lows in the mid to high teens.
“Temperatures over eastern sections of the Fraser Valley will be a few degrees higher than western sections,” the warning reads.
The hot weather is expected to last through Wednesday, follo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/heat-warning-in-effect-for-fraser-valley/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/heat-warning-in-effect-for-fraser-valley/ Whatever the reason, a recent ICBC survey found that 14 per cent of drivers said they don’t restrain their pet while it’s in the car because they want it to be able to stick its head out the window. The same survey showed that of the British Columbians who said they’d travelled with a pet in their car over the past year, nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) admitted to not always using restraints.
Among driver]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/show-some-restraint-dont-let-pets-roam-free-in-cars/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/show-some-restraint-dont-let-pets-roam-free-in-cars/ On Monday, July 20 the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) issued an evacuation order for the Downing Provincial Park day use and campground areas.
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has issued an evacuation order for properties between 100 and 400 Pear Lake Road, as well as for properties between 650 and 980 P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/evacuation-orders-issued-for-pear-lake-fire-near-clinton/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/evacuation-orders-issued-for-pear-lake-fire-near-clinton/ She will compete against three other baristas at the event, which will see competitors battle it out in what Starbucks call]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-barista-qualifies-for-western-canada-final-of-starbucks-north-america-championship/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-barista-qualifies-for-western-canada-final-of-starbucks-north-america-championship/ The project will be the first of its kind in the province. The purpose of the utility-scale battery energy storage project is to strengthen reliability and prepare for the growing electricity demand in the region as the island continues to experience population growth, housing development, economic investment and increasing electrification.
“This firs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/province-bc-hydro-to-build-100-mw-battery-storage-facility-in-cowichan-valley/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/province-bc-hydro-to-build-100-mw-battery-storage-facility-in-cowichan-valley/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-no-nurse-wants-to-be-out-here-bcnu-rallies-outside-kelowna-hospital/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-no-nurse-wants-to-be-out-here-bcnu-rallies-outside-kelowna-hospital/ The charges were approved by the BC Prosecution Service, and on Monday, July 20, Jonathan Crant was arrested. He now faces one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.
“This has been a complex investigation requiring significant investigative ef]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/arrest-made-year-after-fatal-okanagan-granfondo-crash/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/arrest-made-year-after-fatal-okanagan-granfondo-crash/ Trump signed three proclamations, according to the White House Monday (July 20), that would impose additional 50-per-cent tariffs on certain Canadian goods “in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products.” The latest tariffs fall under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and includes products ranging from wine to hockey sticks to cement.
The tariffs are set to take effect 30 days a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/trump-says-50-tariffs-coming-to-some-canadian-products/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/trump-says-50-tariffs-coming-to-some-canadian-products/ For a petition to be successful, registered canvassers must collect signatures from 40 per cent or more of the 15,232 people who were eligible to vote in the Vancouver-Quilchena riding on Oct. 19, 2024.
Petitioners managed to gather just 3,663 signatures.
The recall effort was organized by riding resident Dorothy Cumming, who submitted]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/effort-to-recall-bc-mla-dallas-brodie-falls-short/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/effort-to-recall-bc-mla-dallas-brodie-falls-short/ For a petition to be successful, registered canvassers must collect signatures from 40 per cent or more of the 15,232 people who were eligible to vote in the Vancouver-Quilchena riding on Oct. 19, 2024.
The campaign to recall Brodie managed to gather just 3,663 signatures in a recall effort organized by riding resident Dorothy Cumming.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-mla-dallas-brodie-recall-petition-falls-far-short/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-mla-dallas-brodie-recall-petition-falls-far-short/ Bernier was a member of the B.C. legislature for 11 years, representing the Liberal party through its rebranding to B.C. United in 2023. He is also the former mayor of Dawson Creek and spent 20 years working in the oil and gas industry.
Founding CentreBC leader Karin Kirkpatrick stepped down in June, triggering a search by the party’s executive council.
Bernier hasn’t been a member of a party s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-bc-liberal-cabinet-minister-mike-bernier-to-lead-centrebc-party/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-bc-liberal-cabinet-minister-mike-bernier-to-lead-centrebc-party/ Bernier was a member of the B.C. legislature for 11 years as a member of the Liberal party, through its rebrand to B.C. United in 2023. He is also the former mayor of Dawson Creek and spent 20 years working in the oil and gas industry.
Founding CentreBC leader Karin Kirkpatrick stepped down in June, triggering a search by the party’s executive council.
Bernier hasn’t been a member of a party si]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-bc-liberal-cabinet-minister-mike-bernier-to-lead-centerbc-party/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-bc-liberal-cabinet-minister-mike-bernier-to-lead-centerbc-party/ One of the biggest winners of the evening was Abbotsford’s Nelly P., who received $1,027.66 of the prize pool and won both the Fan Vote Award and Excellence by a BIMPOC (black, indi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/records-shattered-at-fraser-valley-music-awards/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/records-shattered-at-fraser-valley-music-awards/ As many as 1,300 officers were out and about on each of the seven BC Place match days, Vancouver police said in a briefing Monday (July 20).
The joint Canada-U.S.-Mexico tournament ran for 39 days across 16 host cities and wrapped up Sunday with the final match between Spain and Argentina. Spain scored in extra time for a 1-0 win.
While Vancouv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/16-foreign-nationals-arrested-in-vancouver-during-world-cup/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/16-foreign-nationals-arrested-in-vancouver-during-world-cup/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/meth-weapons-among-seized-items-in-agassiz-area-prison-search/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/meth-weapons-among-seized-items-in-agassiz-area-prison-search/ The inaugural event in the Alberta city welcome 16 of the top junior baseball programs in the country battle it out to earn The Morneau Cup.Final from Okotoks
The Cardinals battled all week, competing against the best but came up short
Thank you to our amazing families, parents and community for their support. Additionally,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-cardinals-fall-in-play-in-round-at-the-road-to-okotoks-tournament/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-cardinals-fall-in-play-in-round-at-the-road-to-okotoks-tournament/ The 14th annual event, organized by Fraser Valley Youth Society (FVYS), featured more than 100 vendors, drag performers, music, food trucks, and more. The Pride Festival took place on July 18 and admission was free.
Fraser Valley Pride began as a walk around downtown Abbotsford and a BBQ in the parking lot of Abbotsford Community Services, but has since sprawled into a larger gathering at F]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-fraser-valley-shows-off-its-pride-in-mission/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-fraser-valley-shows-off-its-pride-in-mission/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/heat-warning-in-effect-for-bcs-north-central-coasts/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/heat-warning-in-effect-for-bcs-north-central-coasts/ Rose revealed her plans through a press release shared on Monday (July 20).
She ran for Abbotsford school trustee in 2022 and finished just outside the top seven with 7,634 votes.“Public education is one of the most important investments we make in our community,” she stated. “As a parent, volunteer and financial professional, I am committed to ens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-dpac-chair-shannon-rose-enters-abbotsford-school-trustee-race/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-dpac-chair-shannon-rose-enters-abbotsford-school-trustee-race/ In a video update on Sunday (July 19), FVRD communications manager Samantha Piper said the regional district “continues to be aware” that some residents have not evacuated or have returned to evacuation order areas.
“You are violating the law. This]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/some-residents-not-evacuating-brunswick-complex-wildfires-fvrd/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/some-residents-not-evacuating-brunswick-complex-wildfires-fvrd/ In a statement, the FVRD said four buildings were either residential structures or seasonal cabins, while the other three were accessory structures or structures supporting commercial uses.The regional district conducted rapid damage assessments on buildings confirmed to be damaged or destroyed by the fires. The FVRD said further damages may be repor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/7-buildings-destroyed-in-brunswick-complex-wildfires-some-residents-not-evacuating/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/7-buildings-destroyed-in-brunswick-complex-wildfires-some-residents-not-evacuating/ The 20 year-old-woman, who was accompanied with five family members, was stopped on Highway 5, south of Merritt, in her dad’s 2026 Honda Pilot on Saturday, July 11 by the BC Highway Patrol.According to a news release, the Williams Lake woman was issued a $368 fine under the BC Motor Vehicle A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/family-vehicle-impounded-after-williams-lake-learner-caught-speeding-168-kmh/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/family-vehicle-impounded-after-williams-lake-learner-caught-speeding-168-kmh/ According to a news release from the Abbotsford Police Department, officers responded to a collision into the centre median near Cole Road just before 2 a.m.
Two people were inside the vehicle and received medical attention. The passenger was pronounced dead on the scene and the driver was airlifted to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, per the news release.“Prel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/passenger-dead-after-collision-on-highway-1-in-abbotsford/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/passenger-dead-after-collision-on-highway-1-in-abbotsford/ Michael Berger with Chilliwack Tours will take festival-goers through the streets of downtown Chilliwack to see some of the newest pieces of artwork while sharing the stories and history behind each mural.
“Guided walking tours allow people a chance to see some lesser-known corners of Chilliwack, and learn stories about not just the murals, but Chilliwack itself,” Berger said. “T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/free-tours-being-offered-at-chilliwack-mural-festival/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/free-tours-being-offered-at-chilliwack-mural-festival/ Emergency crews were called to the bay on Saturday morning, July 18. According to Cpl. Steven Lang, media relations officer with the Kelowna RCMP, police were alerted to a drowning in the area.“They were a part of the Across the Lake swim yesterday,” he said.
Lang added he did not have the exact circumstances of how the victim was found, but added that strong headwin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/death-during-annual-swim-event-confirmed-as-5th-drowning-on-okanagan-this-year/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/death-during-annual-swim-event-confirmed-as-5th-drowning-on-okanagan-this-year/ The evacuation alert, issued late July 19, covers the entire city, including the ski hill, as well as 66 properties in Area E west in the St. Mary’s Lake region.
“Given the current and forecasted conditions on both fires, particularly with ongoing hot, dry weather and little to no rain, the BC Wildfire Service has made the recommendation that E]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-of-kimberley-under-evacuation-alert-due-to-wildfires/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-of-kimberley-under-evacuation-alert-due-to-wildfires/ Four years old
Caucasian male
91 cm (3 ft 0 in)
23 kg (51 lbs)
Brown hai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langley-rcmp-search-for-missing-4-year-old-boy/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langley-rcmp-search-for-missing-4-year-old-boy/ The first half was a long, painful ordeal for FC Supra. Eagles’ Damiano Pecile thoroughly dominated the midfield while being a driving force on offence, Emrick Fotsing showcased his power and technique, and Thierno Bah exploited his pace, all while the defence enjoyed a relatively quiet start to the evenin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-fc-dismantle-supra/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-fc-dismantle-supra/ Lin, from Langley, defeated Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Florida, in the 36-hole final at Old Chatham Golf Club on Saturday.What a week by Langley, B.C.’s Clairey Lin at the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, N.C.
Stroke Play (36 holes): Medallist (-13)
Round of 64: W, 3&2
Round of 32: W, 4&3
Round of 16: W, 4&2
Quarter-finals: W, 2&1
Semifinals: W, 1-up
Fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-golfer-wins-us-girls-junior-championship/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-golfer-wins-us-girls-junior-championship/ As of Saturday afternoon, as police were escorting the riders along 255 St. near 12 Ave. the cyclists had raised close to $89,000 and donations were still coming in.
It began and ended at Vedder Park in Chilliwack (UFV Chilliwack Campus), winding through the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
More than $10,000 of that was raised by Terry’s younger brot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/terry-fox-fraser-valley-ride-of-hope-beats-target/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/terry-fox-fraser-valley-ride-of-hope-beats-target/ Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup championship match today (July 19) at New Jersey Stadium.
The game will be refereed by Slovenian Slavko Vinčić, who will be the first Slovenian to referee a World Cup final.
“So, first of all, a shock. Then happiness. I was shaking, so it’s an incredible honour to get the World Cup final,” he said. “It’s something that… i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-19-kick-off-for-the-championship-match-is-12-pm-pt-today/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-19-kick-off-for-the-championship-match-is-12-pm-pt-today/ This country is home to many noted musicians, innovative composers, iconic performers and legendary music festivals.
How much do you know about Canada’s music scene? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.
Good luck.
Loading…]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quiz-a-salute-to-canadian-music/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quiz-a-salute-to-canadian-music/ Carol Sankey was evacuated on July 5 from her home in Boothroyd and was sent to stay at the Coast Hotel in Chilliwack, in room 308.
“I only took three items that I cherished – the last family portrait with my mother and siblings, a copper picture my mother gave me 40 years ago of chief Dan George, and this cedar hat I had made]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cherished-cedar-hat-goes-missing-during-wildfire-evacuees-hotel-move-in-chilliwack/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cherished-cedar-hat-goes-missing-during-wildfire-evacuees-hotel-move-in-chilliwack/ Construction is underway on Headlands Environmental’s new soil-steaming system at its Shxwhá:y Village Soil Management Facility, which officially opened at the end of June in Chilliwack.
Like the soil-washing facility, the soil-steaming system is the first of its kind in North America.
Built in partnership with SoilStea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/newly-opened-soil-washing-facility-in-chilliwack-will-soon-steam-soil/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/newly-opened-soil-washing-facility-in-chilliwack-will-soon-steam-soil/ Vancouver’s Jarrell Eddie grabbed the defensive rebound to ignite the fast break before Shamar Givance knocked down the game-winning jumper, sending the Country Night crowd at Langley Events Centre home celebrating an improbable 93-92 victory.
With the victory, the Bandits have qualified for the CEBL playoffs for a seventh season in a row.Trailing by 22 points, it looked like it simply wasn’t the Vancouver Bandits’ night.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-historic-comeback-by-vancouver-bandits/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-historic-comeback-by-vancouver-bandits/ France and England face off at 2 p.m. PT today in Miami in the 2026 bronze World Cup final.
The match will be refereed by Jesus Valenzuela.
England has won two of three World Cup matches against France: 3-1 in June 1982 during the group stage and 2-0 in July 1966 in London. France defeated England 2-1 in the 2022 quarter-final in Qatar.
Spain will take on Argentina in the championship match on Sunday at 12 p.m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-18-england-and-france-face-off-in-bronze-final/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-18-england-and-france-face-off-in-bronze-final/ Starting quarterback Nathan Rourke suffered a (non-throwing) shoulder injury on the first drive of the game and didn’t return, as the visiting Lions dropped a 19-17 decision to the Edmonton Elks in CFL action at Commonwealth Stadium.
Cody Fajardo threw for 282 yards and a touchdown for the Elks (5-1). Receiver T.J. Luther had the lone Edmonton TD, while Vincent Blanchard booted four field goals and a convert. Chase Brice replaced Rourke (t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-lions-fall-19-17-to-edmonton-elks-lose-qb-rourke-to-injury/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-lions-fall-19-17-to-edmonton-elks-lose-qb-rourke-to-injury/ “I’ll be blunt: currently in Canada, I do not believe that we have the full capacities we need to attack organized crime,” Eby said Friday.
America’s RICO law was created]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-premier-eby-wants-canada-to-adopt-rico-type-laws-to-combat-organized-crime/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-premier-eby-wants-canada-to-adopt-rico-type-laws-to-combat-organized-crime/ The AHL club made the announcement on Friday (July 17) afternoon.A new chapter begins!Welcome Ryan Papaioannou as the new Head Coach of the Abbotsford Canucks! #ProudlyAbbotsford pic.twitter.com/JyyaexJYJP
— Abbotsford Canucks (@abbycanucks) July 17, 2026The 42-year-old spent last season as the head coach of the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers and guided that team to a regular season record of 4]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-hire-ryan-papaioannou-as-new-head-coach/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-hire-ryan-papaioannou-as-new-head-coach/ The incident occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. and involved a woman in her 70s who was assaulted while in the washroom.
Abbotsford Police Department media relations officer Sgt. Paul Walker said the victim was able to get help after the suspect finished assaulting her and fled the area.
“The female was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-elderly-woman-assaulted-in-park-washroom/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-elderly-woman-assaulted-in-park-washroom/ Stronger support for families is coming July 20 with an increase to the Canada Child Benefit. To celebrate, Kelowna @FuhrMP spent some time with the kiddos at the BGC North Glenmore Club @KelownaCapNews @BlackPressMedia pic.twitter.com/GdC4Jm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-mp-hangs-with-the-kids-to-announce-canada-child-benefit-increase/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-mp-hangs-with-the-kids-to-announce-canada-child-benefit-increase/ His mother, France Grenier, lived more than 4,000 kilometres away in Quebec and was often left in the dark about where her son was or how he was doing.
While she constantly worried about her son, a photo posted to a Hope community Facebook page sent her into a full-blown panic.
Corbeil had a devoted blue-eyed dog by his side throughout his struggle, so when Gre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hope-community-helps-homeless-man-reunite-with-quebec-family/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hope-community-helps-homeless-man-reunite-with-quebec-family/ Also missing is four-year-old Karl Morrison, Ludwig’s son.
The children are suspected of being with Krista and Ludwig.
Police believe they were in the Okanagan Valley near Vernon, possibly travelling east towards the Kootenays, but note “they are very mobile and cou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/amber-alert-issued-for-6-year-old-child-from-alberta-possibly-in-okanagan/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/amber-alert-issued-for-6-year-old-child-from-alberta-possibly-in-okanagan/ Also missing is four-year-old Karl Morrison, Ludwig’s son.
The children are suspected of being with Krista and Ludwig.
Police believe they were in the Okanagan Valley near Vernon, possibly travelling east towards the Kootenays, but note “they are very mobile and cou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alberta-rcmp-search-for-2-missing-children-2-wanted-adults-possibly-in-okanagan/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alberta-rcmp-search-for-2-missing-children-2-wanted-adults-possibly-in-okanagan/ Owen Hopfner won the championship round of the Optimist Fred Wellsby Junior Divot Tournament, taking home the gold medal plus two trophies – one for lowest gross score overall, and another for lowest score in the 14-16 age group.
The championship round was held on Monday (July 13) at Chilliwack Golf Club. That day Hopfner shot a 71, one under par, with five birdies i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwacks-owen-hopfner-wins-gold-at-fred-wellsby-junior-golf-tournament/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwacks-owen-hopfner-wins-gold-at-fred-wellsby-junior-golf-tournament/ Morgan Griffiths has been nominated in the categories of Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year, Single of the Year for his song Bourbon, and Fans’ Choice.
Both the Breakthrough Artists and Fans’ Choice awards are determined through online voting at ccma.org/fanvoting.
Winners in all categories will be announced Sept. 19 at the Sasktel Centre in Saskatoon, Sask.
Griffit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-singer-clinches-3-canadian-country-music-award-nominations/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-singer-clinches-3-canadian-country-music-award-nominations/ The 19-year-old goaltender is the grandson of Hockey Hall of Famer and six-time Stanley Cup champion Ken Dryden, while his mother, Tammy Lee Shewchuk, won Olympic gold with Canada’s women’s hockey team in 2002.
Now, the Connecticut product is taking the next step in his career after committing to the Victoria Grizzlies for the 2026-27 BCHL season.
“I’ve always kind of been battling with being my own perso]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/grandson-of-nhl-legend-ken-dryden-signs-with-bc-junior-hockey-team/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/grandson-of-nhl-legend-ken-dryden-signs-with-bc-junior-hockey-team/ Canada Post issued a red alert for the Boston Bar community due to the Brunswick Creek wildfire.
“A red alert means that the post office is closed and incoming mail is being securely held off-site until further notice,” Canada Post stated in a press release.
Customers are being directed to the main post office in Chilliwack at 46229 Yale Rd. to pick up their mail and parcels.
“We ask that res]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/boston-bar-evacuees-directed-to-pick-up-mail-at-chilliwack-post-office/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/boston-bar-evacuees-directed-to-pick-up-mail-at-chilliwack-post-office/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-festival-of-the-arts-rocks-agassiz-harrison/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-festival-of-the-arts-rocks-agassiz-harrison/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-complex-wildfire-over-20k-hectares-as-firefighters-continue-to-battle-blaze-on-friday/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-complex-wildfire-over-20k-hectares-as-firefighters-continue-to-battle-blaze-on-friday/ Google Trends statistics obtained by The News show a decrease of approximately 70 per cent when the time period of July 2025 to July 2026 is compared to July 2024 to July 2025.
Google Trends track Google searches for terms over a set period of time and allow users the ability to look at historical information and also compare search terms.
The 2025-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-google-numbers-decrease-year-over-year/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-google-numbers-decrease-year-over-year/ Headlining this year’s fair is the world-renowned RCMP Musical Ride, returning to Abbotsford for the first time since 2018.
Agrifair is the first stop in B.C. this year for the iconic Canadian performance, featuring five performances over the three-day event.
The RCMP Musical Ride is included in the price of admission.
“This is one of Canada&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/welcome-neigh-bours-abbotsford-agrifair-ready-to-roll/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/welcome-neigh-bours-abbotsford-agrifair-ready-to-roll/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/garlic-powder-sold-at-dollarama-recalled/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/garlic-powder-sold-at-dollarama-recalled/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-highway-1-reopens-in-fraser-canyon-area-after-closure-due-to-wildfires/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-highway-1-reopens-in-fraser-canyon-area-after-closure-due-to-wildfires/ BCWS said Thursday was unstable with erratic winds in the morning and a thunderstorm warning in the night.
“During this time our tactics and objectives must shift to ensure the safety of our crews and all personnel worki]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-canyon-wildfires-grow-as-evacuation-orders-remain-in-effect/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-canyon-wildfires-grow-as-evacuation-orders-remain-in-effect/ The blaze was discovered on Wednesday evening (July 15) just after 6 p.m. near Dewdney Creek, north of Hope.
According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service, the fire is suspected to be human-caused.
On Thursday (July 16), crews established water access routes and responded with a direct attack on the blaze.
BCWS said smoke may be visible from Coquihalla Highway, but the wildfire currently doesn’t pose a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-off-coquihalla-highway-north-of-hope-grows-to-15-hectares/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-off-coquihalla-highway-north-of-hope-grows-to-15-hectares/ Ahead of PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week (July 20 to 26), PetSmart unveiled its second annual Top Cat-Loving Cities ranking. The list reveals that suburban communities and mid-sized cities continue to lead the way in feline affection.
“Cats have become an increasingly important part of family life for Canadians from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langley-loves-its-kitties-and-theres-stats-to-prove-it/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langley-loves-its-kitties-and-theres-stats-to-prove-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/simpcw-bc-come-to-assessment-process-agreement-on-yellowhead-copper-project/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/simpcw-bc-come-to-assessment-process-agreement-on-yellowhead-copper-project/ Highway 1 is now closed east of Boothroyd and west of Boston Bar.
The ministry said traffic control has been established at Hope and Lytton to prevent access into the affected area. There is also overhead message signs and portable message boards alerting travellers of the closure.
The province says the closure will remain in place until]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/highway-1-remains-closed-at-boston-bar-due-to-wildfires/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/highway-1-remains-closed-at-boston-bar-due-to-wildfires/ Two representative plaintiffs in the case, Owen Mann-Campbell and Robert Osborn, allege the companies deceptively marketed their product as a safe alternative to smoking and “conspired together to addict a new generation to nicotine.”
After six years and an attempt to appeal a partial certification decision, Justice Christopher Giasc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-court-certifies-class-action-against-e-cigarette-maker-juul/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-court-certifies-class-action-against-e-cigarette-maker-juul/ Representative Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth provided a progress report on Thursday to the July 16, 2024 Don’t Look Away report. She said progress is underway, but pointed to siloed systems, lack of early intervention services, and workforce challenges preventing consistent progress.
The 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-youth-watchdog-points-to-stalled-child-welfare-reforms/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-youth-watchdog-points-to-stalled-child-welfare-reforms/ The single-vehicle crash took place at about 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7 on Townshipline Road near Gladwin Road.
Police at the time said a vehicle with two people had crashed into a hydro pole. The passenger died on scene, and the driver was taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
The Abbotsford Police Department’s major crime uni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-seek-witnesses-to-fatal-crash-in-abbotsford/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-seek-witnesses-to-fatal-crash-in-abbotsford/ According to a recent ruling by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB), the Rendezvous Pub in Langley City allegedly signed a customer promotion agreement (CPA) with an unnamed beer company for $46,405.
Under the Liquor Control Act, there are strict rules on how alcohol manufacturers can work with local]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langley-pub-fined-7k-for-payments-to-promote-beer-brand/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langley-pub-fined-7k-for-payments-to-promote-beer-brand/ The projects came before council on Tuesday (July 14) for consideration of $325,000 each for “project framing work,” which would include site plans, traffic impact studies, topographical site surveys and geotechnical studies.
The process would also look at various funding options, including long-term debt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/council-approves-new-arena-and-training-pool-in-abbotsford/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/council-approves-new-arena-and-training-pool-in-abbotsford/ “This site will provide a place for people to gather, respect the wishes of their loved ones and carry out meaningful cultural and spiritual traditions in the communities they call home,” Attorney General Niki Sharma said at an event at the site on Thursday (July 16).
The scattering of a deceased person’s ashes in running water is n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/delta-to-open-first-of-its-kind-in-bc-ash-scattering-site/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/delta-to-open-first-of-its-kind-in-bc-ash-scattering-site/ This bi-annual event features teen athletes across 19 sports, with Kelowna hosting the 2026 competitions.
Abbotsford has sent 95 people, including 78 athletes, six coaches, six officials, two supervisors, one sport representative, one provincial advisor, and one technical support person.
The biggest concentration of local people is in the athletics competitions,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-athletes-put-on-summer-games-faces/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-athletes-put-on-summer-games-faces/ According to a July 16 press release issued by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC, the incident happened during an arrest in Kamloops on May 4.
The IIO said an off-duty RCMP officer was in a store in the 2100-block of Trans-Canada Hwy East when he saw a woman hitting items on store shelves with an edged weapon.The off-duty officer attempted to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/investigation-into-injuries-sustained-during-kamloops-arrest-ongoing-iio/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/investigation-into-injuries-sustained-during-kamloops-arrest-ongoing-iio/ Without saying a word, save for a few enthusiastic butt wiggles, Leo has won the hearts of residents, tourists and politicians alike. Even Prime Minister Mark Carney is among the lucky ones to have crossed paths with him.
While every story has a beginning, Leo’s story on Vancouver Island began back in 2021, whe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/the-unlikely-diplomat-how-a-bc-dog-became-the-legislatures-darling/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/the-unlikely-diplomat-how-a-bc-dog-became-the-legislatures-darling/ Li Cheung Yeh appeared as a delegate and said that the issue began on Jan. 4 of this year, when her husband went into the backyard and found a tree had fallen at a 45-degree angle. It had caught in the branches of another tree, but was over a home on their property, Yeh said.
After getting a permi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langley-woman-pleads-for-break-on-49k-fines-after-felling-11-trees/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langley-woman-pleads-for-break-on-49k-fines-after-felling-11-trees/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-police-seek-help-identifying-suspects-in-car-vandalism-spree/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-police-seek-help-identifying-suspects-in-car-vandalism-spree/ The Search and Rescue (SAR) mission was conducted under the comma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rcaf-rescue-crews-respond-to-vancouver-island-helicopter-crash/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rcaf-rescue-crews-respond-to-vancouver-island-helicopter-crash/ RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) responded to the crash near the intersection of 108 Avenue and 142 Street around 11:56 p.m.The pedestrian, a man, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.Police said the driver remained on scene and is cooperating.
“The Integrated Collision Analysis and Rec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/pedestrian-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition-after-collision-in-surrey/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/pedestrian-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition-after-collision-in-surrey/ In-person support is available to evacuees at Shxwhá:y Village on 4]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-boston-bar-receives-evacuation-order-due-to-wildfires/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-boston-bar-receives-evacuation-order-due-to-wildfires/ Provincial court Judge Rob Brown acquitted Glenn Holbrook on Wednesday, July 15, in Rossland Provincial Court following a trial that began in March and continued over several hearing dates.
Holbrook, who was 57 at the time of the alleged offence, had faced one count of aggravated assault stemming]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/court-acquits-grand-forks-man-in-beaver-valley-arena-assault-case/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/court-acquits-grand-forks-man-in-beaver-valley-arena-assault-case/ Argentina is heading to the World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 late in the second half on Wednesday (July 15).
England scored first in the 55th minute and held on to the 1-0 lead until the 85th minute, when Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer for Argentina. Less than ten minutes later, during stoppage time, Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 2-1 lead, which the team held onto until the final whistle bl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-16-argentina-heads-to-the-finals-for-2nd-consecutive-time/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-16-argentina-heads-to-the-finals-for-2nd-consecutive-time/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-sqwqel-nation-opens-youth-healing-facility/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-sqwqel-nation-opens-youth-healing-facility/ The blaze was first reported just after 6 p.m. near Dewdney Creek, approximately 25 km southwest of Hope.This wildfire does not currently pose a threat to structures, critical infrastructure, or public safety and Highway 5 remains open.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
BC Wildfire Service is responding to the blaze, which is visible from the Coquihalla.
An initial attack crew]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-ignites-off-coquihalla-highway-25-km-north-of-hope/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-ignites-off-coquihalla-highway-25-km-north-of-hope/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stranded-driver-rescued-north-of-harrison-lake-after-more-than-2-days/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stranded-driver-rescued-north-of-harrison-lake-after-more-than-2-days/ The investigation, called “Operation Hard Ball,” has led to more than two dozen arrests of individuals connected to three Indian-based transnational organized crime groups: Lawrence Bishnoi, Ravinder Dhanda and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. Law enforcement is looking for 10 fugitives, seven in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-looking-to-seize-white-rock-mans-2-homes-in-organized-crime-probe/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-looking-to-seize-white-rock-mans-2-homes-in-organized-crime-probe/ General manager Richard Seeley announced the additions of forwards Quinn Emerson and Ryan St. Louis, defencemen Tim Rego and Gavin White and goaltender Mitchell Weeks to one-year deals on Wednesday (July 15).They’re coming in hot!Abbotsford Canucks General Manager Richard Seeley announced today that the club has signed forwards Quinn Emerson and Ryan St. Louis, defencemen Gavin White and Tim Rego, and goalten]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-sign-quintet-of-players-to-ahl-deals/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-sign-quintet-of-players-to-ahl-deals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/conservative-mlas-call-for-action-on-cn-rail-line-between-squamish-and-prince-george/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/conservative-mlas-call-for-action-on-cn-rail-line-between-squamish-and-prince-george/ Those are typical numbers for this time of year, according to Dr. Mayank Singal, Public Health Physician for enteric, zoonotic, and vector-borne diseases at the BCCDC, who told the Langley Advance Times on Wednesday that the agency is monitoring reports of cyclospora infections “closely, given the outbreak in the U.S.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cyclosporacases-in-bc-at-typical-level/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cyclosporacases-in-bc-at-typical-level/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rosemarie-gwen-rempel/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rosemarie-gwen-rempel/ The unit confiscated a “significant” amount of cannabis, including cannabis plants, dried cannabis and cannabis edibles, at warehouses in Richmond, Vancouver and Vernon.
The Vancouver Police Department and RCMP from Richmond and Vernon helped car]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/8m-worth-of-illicit-cannabis-seized-in-four-separate-enforcement-actions-in-bc/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/8m-worth-of-illicit-cannabis-seized-in-four-separate-enforcement-actions-in-bc/ Tyreese Webber-Schooner, 18, was charged with assault with a weapon, and assault causing bodily harm.The incident unfolded on May 3, shortly after 2 a.m. when Chilliwack RCMP were called to a report of an assault on Wells Road where a youth victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to a July 15 press release.
Following an “extensive investigation” by the Chilliwa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwack-teen-charged-after-assaulting-youth-with-weapon/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwack-teen-charged-after-assaulting-youth-with-weapon/ Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet of the Kamloops RCMP confirmed that, just before 8 a.m. on Friday, July 10, frontline officers were called to a playground on McArthur Island for a report of a mutilated marmot.
Shoihet said it was the only marmot-mutilation incident reported to the RCMP. She also noted the Kamloops detachment would be working with the BC SPCA for a potential follow-up investigation. The police f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/serious-act-of-cruelty-marmot-found-mutilated-at-mcarthur-island-in-kamloops/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/serious-act-of-cruelty-marmot-found-mutilated-at-mcarthur-island-in-kamloops/ A space at the APD headquarters – dubbed The Forest – has been designed to make the process easier for kids being interviewed by police.
The room features cozy couches, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, toys and child-sized furniture.Vibrant forest and jungle-themed artwork cover the walls and floors, while colouring supplies, activities]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-police-project-reduces-stress-for-child-interviews/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-police-project-reduces-stress-for-child-interviews/ For the first time ever, this year’s tournament will be spread over three days and it is scheduled to run Aug. 13 at the Sardis Sports Centre and Aug. 14 and 15 in Abbotsford’s Summit Centre.
A total of 14 teams are set to compete and competitive and non-competitive divisions are being offered.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Battle of The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/third-annual-battle-of-the-churches-hockey-tournament-expanding-to-abbotsford/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/third-annual-battle-of-the-churches-hockey-tournament-expanding-to-abbotsford/ According to a previous news release from Mission RCMP, Mary Gadbois was reported missing by a family member on June 14 after not hearing from her for “a number of years”. She was last known to be living in Mission in 2021.Police said in an update on Wednesday (July 15) that the woman was estranged from her family, so it was not unexpected that there was a prolonged period of no]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/remains-found-in-mission-in-2024-identified-as-missing-woman/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/remains-found-in-mission-in-2024-identified-as-missing-woman/ According to a Facebook post by Campbell River-based West Coast Helicopters, a Hughes 500 helicopter was being flown in the area for forestry operations. At 6:15 a.m., the helicopter went down with a pilot and two forestry workers from CFMG. The pilot, Riley Browne who worked for West Coast Helicopters, and a CFMG crew member did not survive. The other CFMG crew member did survive the c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-pilot-forestry-worker-killed-in-helicopter-crash/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-pilot-forestry-worker-killed-in-helicopter-crash/ The event, hosted by Archway Community Services’ Food Justice program in collaboration with community partners, took place outside Clearbrook Library.
The multicultural food-sharing event celebrated the rich cultural diversity within Abbotsford and brought guests together through the sharing of traditional recipes, stories and cultural experiences.
“The goal of organizers was to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/archway-in-abbotsford-hosts-annual-taste-around-the-world-event/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/archway-in-abbotsford-hosts-annual-taste-around-the-world-event/ The company announced the decision in a press release on Tuesday, July 14, saying prolonged financial losses, a structural shift in global pulp markets and ongoing fibre supply challenges have made the operation unsustainable.
According to the release, the closure will reduce Canfor’s annual production of Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK) pulp by about 300,000 tonnes.
Canfor said s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canfor-closing-prince-george-northwood-pulp-mill-300-jobs-affected/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canfor-closing-prince-george-northwood-pulp-mill-300-jobs-affected/ Brenda Larson has been volunteering as a foster with the BC SPCA since May 2015, loving on stray and abandoned cats before they reach their forever home.
“Fosters like Brenda truly help save lives,” said Shannon Paille, BC SPCA Kelowna manager. “We couldn’t help as many animals as we do without our foster team. Not only do they give animals a safe space to decompress and heal, but they also help us]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-woman-highlighted-by-spca-for-milestone-in-foster-care/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-woman-highlighted-by-spca-for-milestone-in-foster-care/ ​Pitcher Griffin Naess was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 15th round, 457th overall, on July 12.
The 21-year-old pitched for the Falcons during the 2023 season before taking the mound for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo out of California.
​According to Baseball Reference, the pitcher played seven games for the Falcons, including one start. In that time, Naess posted a 2-1 record]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-kelowna-falcons-player-drafted-to-the-mlb/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-kelowna-falcons-player-drafted-to-the-mlb/ She had a dog named Lucky, a Siamese fighting fish named chemo, and a gerbil named Fuzzy Gnome.
Melinda also loved racing in her quarter midget car at the Aldergrove track, insisting on competing even after she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
“Nearly all of the people at the track and at the hospital said that it would be impossible for me to drive a race car,” she recalled.
“That just]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/aldergrove-track-remembers-racer-melinda-hathaway/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/aldergrove-track-remembers-racer-melinda-hathaway/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nominations-open-for-arty-awards-in-abbotsford/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nominations-open-for-arty-awards-in-abbotsford/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-sentenced-to-over-4-years-for-violent-extortion-crimes-in-surrey/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-sentenced-to-over-4-years-for-violent-extortion-crimes-in-surrey/ A B.C. Highway Patrol officer was near Furry Creek on Highway 99 when they got a speed reading of 177 km/h in an 80 zone on July 11, police said in a news release Wednesday (July 15).
Police said the driver was a 22-year-old Vancouver woman who only had a Class 7 (passenger vehicle learner) and a Class 8 (motorcycle learner) licence.
She ended up g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/learner-caught-going-97-kmh-over-speed-limit-on-bcs-sea-to-sky-highway/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/learner-caught-going-97-kmh-over-speed-limit-on-bcs-sea-to-sky-highway/ A community block party will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gilmour Park, located at 33932 Gilmour Drive in the Marshall-McCallum neighbourhood.
The event will include Go Play Outside lawn games, face painting, a food truck, a park-wide scavenger hunt and give-aways.
Park features include a playground with a parkour-inspired agility structure, hill slide, universal carousel, spinner, table tennis, and t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/celebration-planned-for-new-park-in-abbotsford/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/celebration-planned-for-new-park-in-abbotsford/ With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Alan Abraham Hougen at the age of 91. Born and raised in Abbotsford, Alan devoted his life to family, community and the friendships he treasured. Many knew Alan through his businesses. In 1963, he purchased Gilmour’s Department Store from his Uncle Murray and, in 1978, turned his focus to sports with the purchase of Clearbrook Sporting Goods. A lifelong Rotarian, Alan b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alan-abraham-hougen/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alan-abraham-hougen/ Both fires in the Brunswick Complex remain out of control. As of the latest update from BCWS, the Ainslie Creek fire is listed at 16,197 hectares and the Brunswick Creek fire at 3,026 hectares.
BCWS said winds continue to push smoke in a northeasterly direction.
Warm and dry conditions on Wednesday (July 15) are also expected to yield elevated fire behaviour and activity, pe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/elevated-fire-behaviour-expected-in-brunswick-complex-due-to-warm-dry-conditions/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/elevated-fire-behaviour-expected-in-brunswick-complex-due-to-warm-dry-conditions/ Spain is heading to the World Cup final for the first time in 16 years, after defeating France 2-0 on Tuesday (July 14).
Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal scored the first goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute, and Pedro Porro added a second in the second half.
The last and only time Spain reached the World Cup championship match was in South Africa in 2010, when they defeated the Netherlands]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-14-spain-heads-to-the-finals/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-14-spain-heads-to-the-finals/ ​The Okanagan FC and the Saanich Fusion U17 teams were both disqualified from the provincial championship following their actions in the final group game of the tournament, which saw both teams play the match against each other in a non-competitive manner.
​Prior to meeting in round-robin play, both teams were undefeated and had already]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/okanagan-soccer-team-disqualified-from-provincial-championship-after-unprofessional-conduct/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/okanagan-soccer-team-disqualified-from-provincial-championship-after-unprofessional-conduct/ Few people have even attempted to do what Isa Rosli will start this September, with less than 20 people having qualified for the 2026 Golden Globe Race.
This gruelling challenge takes place every four years and includes sailors from all around the world, but Rosli is the only Canadian on the roster this year.
A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-man-stepping-back-in-time-to-sail-around-the-world/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-man-stepping-back-in-time-to-sail-around-the-world/ The First Nations, through the MNT Investments limited partnership, will be able to invest in the project by purchasing the giant 225,000-square-metre storage tank — which would be the largest in Canada — and leasing it back to LNG Canada for the operational life of the project.
L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/5-first-nations-ink-deal-for-ownership-stake-in-part-of-lng-canada-phase-2/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/5-first-nations-ink-deal-for-ownership-stake-in-part-of-lng-canada-phase-2/ Surrey Schools shares that this opportunity came about through the Surrey Schools’ Community-Schools Partnership (CSP) department and its ongoing work with Canada SCORES, which is said to deliver inclusi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-surrey-students-at-the-fifa-world-cup/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-surrey-students-at-the-fifa-world-cup/ A press release on Tuesday (July 14) states that Tyler Missen, 36, was charged July 2 as part of a drug-trafficking investigation led by the Chilliwack RCMP.
Media relations officer Cpl. Carmen Kiener said the investigation into a suspected drug-trafficking ring in Chilliwack began in April of this year.
Investigators determined]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/charges-laid-in-relation-to-drug-ring-in-chilliwack-abbotsford-langley/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/charges-laid-in-relation-to-drug-ring-in-chilliwack-abbotsford-langley/ Despite the province experiencing a relatively light wildfire season so far, extremely dry forest fuels and a high likelihood of lightning without rain mean fresh fires are expected in the coming days.
Dry lightning and wind are forecast across most of B.C. starting Wednesday afternoon and are expected to continue into Thursday and Friday. Southern parts of the province will see the highest risk.
“This is absolutely th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/significant-wildfire-events-likely-in-bc-later-this-week-officials-2/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/significant-wildfire-events-likely-in-bc-later-this-week-officials-2/ Despite B.C. experiencing a relatively light wildfire season so far, extremely dry forest fuels and a high likelihood of lightning without rain mean fresh fires are expected in the coming days.
Dry lightning and wind are forecast across most of B.C. starting Wednesday afternoon and expected to continue into Thursday and Friday. Southern parts of the province will see the highest risk.
“This is absolutely the time to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/significant-wildfire-events-likely-in-bc-later-this-week-officials/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/significant-wildfire-events-likely-in-bc-later-this-week-officials/ The BCHL team made the announcement of his addition on Tuesday (July 14).
He spent the 2025-26 season as the head coach of the Yale Hockey Academy U17 Prep program. That club finished in ninth place in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League standings with a record of 18-9-3. Yale were then bounced from round one of the playoffs to conclude the seaso]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-matt-revel-named-assistant-coach-assistant-general-manager-for-chilliwack-chiefs/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-matt-revel-named-assistant-coach-assistant-general-manager-for-chilliwack-chiefs/ The diamond-anniversary iteration will once again take over the Marine Drive waterfront for the B.C. Day weekend, July 31 and Aug. 1-2, offering three days of family-friendly fun and entertainment.
“Seventy-five years is a remarkable milestone, and we are proud to celebrate this special weekend with residents and visitors alike,” Mayor Megan Knight said in a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/white-rock-set-to-host-diamond-anniversary-sea-festival/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/white-rock-set-to-host-diamond-anniversary-sea-festival/ The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office identified the pilot as Nicholas Dale, 56, of Sooke. Dale was flying a Kaman K-1200 K-MAX helicopter conducting aerial suppression work on the Gold Mountain Fire when it crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday, July 12.
Dale was the aircraft’s only occupant. His body was recovered f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sooke-pilot-dies-in-helicopter-crash-while-battling-colorado-wildfire/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sooke-pilot-dies-in-helicopter-crash-while-battling-colorado-wildfire/ Zachary Ortloff, 24, was arrested on two warrants, on June 24 at about 11:30 a.m.
Kamloops RCMP stated that an officer with their Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) “observed, identified and confirmed” it was Ortloff, and he was arrested safely by officers.
The warrants were related to serious violent offences which included aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and assault ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-arrested-in-kamloops-for-violent-offences-in-cranbrook-chilliwack/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-arrested-in-kamloops-for-violent-offences-in-cranbrook-chilliwack/ BC Ferries said a Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen vessel is returning to dock due to a medical emergency.
Currently, the 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. sailings from Swartz Bay are expected to be delayed as a result.
“We will keep you informed as more information becomes available,” said a BC Ferries advisory. “As soon as the matter is resolved, the vessel will resume service.”]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/medical-emergency-turns-bc-ferries-vessel-back-to-victoria-delays-sailings/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/medical-emergency-turns-bc-ferries-vessel-back-to-victoria-delays-sailings/ The semi-finals start today with France taking on Spain in Dallas at 12 p.m. PT.
Spain has the upper hand, having won seven of their last ten encounters, including a 2-1 win in the 2024 EURO semi-finals and a 5-4 victory at the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League semi-finals.
However, France has won 17 of its last 20 World Cup matches.
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“Kylian Mbappé scored the winner when France defeated Sp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-14-semi-finals-start-today/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-14-semi-finals-start-today/ Category 1, 2 and 3 open fires will be prohibited through much of the Coastal Fire Centre jurisdiction, with exceptions for campfires in parts of the North Island and Sunshine Coast.
“Conditions are continually monitored, and restrictions are implemented where they are needed most to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and help protect communities, responders and our forests,” BC Wildfire]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fire-ban-lands-thursday-across-south-coast-of-bc/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fire-ban-lands-thursday-across-south-coast-of-bc/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/dog-poo-dna-matching-keeps-pet-owners-honest-at-langford-condo-building/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/dog-poo-dna-matching-keeps-pet-owners-honest-at-langford-condo-building/ Two weeks after welcoming their newborn son, Mack, into the world, Michael and Alannah Wouda received the devastating news that their three-year-old daughter, Callie, was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL).
Emily and Curtis Vermeer of Agassiz have organized a GoFundMe campaign to help ease the finanical burden while their niece, Callie, fights her cancer.
“While we know the journey ahead will be long and fille]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/agassiz-couple-raises-funds-for-3-year-old-niece-fighting-leukemia/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/agassiz-couple-raises-funds-for-3-year-old-niece-fighting-leukemia/ Locke specifically targeted Councillor Linda Annis, mayoral candidate for the Surrey First slate, and Safe Surrey Coalition Councillor Mandeep Nagra.
“It has been a concern of mine that some on this council]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-mayor-scolds-council-rivals-for-unfounded-claims-spreading-misinformation/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-mayor-scolds-council-rivals-for-unfounded-claims-spreading-misinformation/ The volunteer rescue organization has already been called out three times to rescue rafters along the waterway just outside of Hope.
After the third incident on Sunday (July 12) that required some bushwacking and a helicopter rescue, they sent out the advisory note on their Facebook page.
“Hope SAR was tasked out last night to rescue three stranded rafters on the Ska]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/trio-of-stranded-skagit-river-rafters-bushwhacked-their-way-to-helicopter-rescue/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/trio-of-stranded-skagit-river-rafters-bushwhacked-their-way-to-helicopter-rescue/ Beginning at 9:30 a.m., members of the Cathedral Guild of Ringers performed a quarter peal — a 45-minute change-ringing performance involving 1,260 unique bell sequences.The 10 ringers – each assigned to a specific bell – used the same technique believed to have been used during the original performance wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-bc-cathedral-bells-still-ringing-strong-after-90-years-of-history/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-bc-cathedral-bells-still-ringing-strong-after-90-years-of-history/ Cheryl Dill, president of the Parksville Beach Festival Society, said the number of security guards has been doubled, as well as patrols by an additional company.
“We have increased security and feel confident in the improvements so far,” Dill told the PQB News. “The cameras in the community park have been ver]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/security-increased-after-vandalism-incident-at-bc-sand-sculpture-competition/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/security-increased-after-vandalism-incident-at-bc-sand-sculpture-competition/ Picket lines will be paused at the end of the day on Tuesday.
Nurses’ union president Adriane Gear issued a statement saying the union is entering mediation with “cautious optimism” that it can reach terms to resolve members’ complaints on staff safe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-union-to-pause-picket-lines-as-mediation-begins/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-union-to-pause-picket-lines-as-mediation-begins/ Girls and boys squads in each division will be competing in Ontario from July 20 to 26, hoping to bring back some shiny new hardware.
For the U17 teams, it’s the O’Neills Challenge Cup that’s up for grabs as both BC Bears squads]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-rugby-players-join-bc-bears-for-national-championships/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-rugby-players-join-bc-bears-for-national-championships/ The Vitreo Minerals-owned Angus Project, roughly 60 kilometres north of Prince George and 10 kilometres east of Bear Lake, is expected to generate $300 million in investment, creating 150 jobs during construction and 140 during operations.
The type of sand produced by this mine is used in hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as fracking, to prop open the fractures created in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-grants-environmental-assessment-for-sand-mine-near-prince-george/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-grants-environmental-assessment-for-sand-mine-near-prince-george/ The Cards hosted the top-ranked Langley Blaze at DeLair Park on Friday and managed just two hits a 3-0 loss.
Langley got on the board in the second inning and added two more runs in the fourth to earn the win. Blaze starting pitcher Deven Simonovic pitched a complete game]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-cardinals-drop-two-of-three-games-eye-road-to-okotoks-event/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-cardinals-drop-two-of-three-games-eye-road-to-okotoks-event/ The plan, set to come before city council on Tuesday (July 14) for approval, would replace a prior proposal for a new arena to be built on private land with the city acting as an anchor tenant.
The private-public partnership was among nine actions listed in the city’s Arena Services and Facilities Strategy approved by council in May 2025.
The strategy provides a guideline for the city’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/council-to-consider-new-ice-arena-at-abbotsford-exhibition-park/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/council-to-consider-new-ice-arena-at-abbotsford-exhibition-park/ Statistics Canada reported that 700 local jobs were lost last month, bringing the city to its lowest number of jobs since November 2025.As a result of these lost jobs, the local employment rate dropped from 61.5 per cent to 61.1 per cent. Abbotsford hasn’t seen a lower employment rate in almost two an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-loses-700-jobs-dropping-employment-rate-by-04/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-loses-700-jobs-dropping-employment-rate-by-04/ Union members began picketing outside Victoria General Hospital early Sunday morning, with additional job action planned at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital.
In an address to a large crowd of nurses waving flags and ringing bells outside the hospital, union president Adriane Gear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-expand-strike-to-vancouver-island-as-bargaining-stalls/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-expand-strike-to-vancouver-island-as-bargaining-stalls/ These manufacturers supply wood for everything from specialty windows and doors to Japanese temples. But unlike other value-added manufacturers that use BC Timber Sales logs, these businesses don’t have their own mills.
There are about 40 custom cutter companies]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/specialty-custom-cutters-added-to-bc-timber-sales-program/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/specialty-custom-cutters-added-to-bc-timber-sales-program/ Thanks to upgrades made at Ocean Network Canada’s (ONC) Baynes Sound ocean observatory, the shellfish industry will be benefit from more comprehensive monitoring of the effects of ocean acidification and hypoxia (decrease in oxygen). Warming temperatures and increased carbon dioxide in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/baynes-sound-observatory-upgrade-supports-bc-shellfish-industry-2/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/baynes-sound-observatory-upgrade-supports-bc-shellfish-industry-2/ Thanks to upgrades made at Ocean Network Canada’s (ONC) Baynes Sound ocean observatory, the shellfish industry will be benefit from more comprehensive monitoring of the effects of ocean acidification and hypoxia (decrease in oxygen). Warming temperatures and increased carbon dioxide in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/baynes-sound-observatory-upgrade-supports-bc-shellfish-industry/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/baynes-sound-observatory-upgrade-supports-bc-shellfish-industry/ Going into a scoreless second half, Montreal’s Brendan Craig sent a free kick curling past Callum Irving and into the net to make it 1-0 in the match.Montreal extended the lead to 2-0]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-fc-out-of-canadian-championship/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-fc-out-of-canadian-championship/ Hutchison made the announcement in a press release on Sunday (July 12) night.
He most recently ran in the 2025 Abbotsford school trustee byelection and placed fourth with 276 votes. Hutchison also ran as the NDP candidate for Abbotsford West in the provincial election in October 2024 and placed second with 7,255 votes.
Hutchison is known to some in the community as a veteran soccer referee, b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/graeme-hutchison-enters-abbotsford-school-trustee-race/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/graeme-hutchison-enters-abbotsford-school-trustee-race/ According to a news release from Mission RCMP, a witness called 911 at approximately 4 p.m. to report the initial crash at the Lougheed Highway and North Deroche Road crossing.
“The car reportedly took the corner too fast, and collided with a train signal pole,” RCMP said.
Two 18-year-olds — the driver and passenger — were uninjured and exited the vehicle. A freight tr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/train-strikes-crashed-car-at-deroche-rail-crossing/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/train-strikes-crashed-car-at-deroche-rail-crossing/ The event, held in the area of Essendene and Montrose avenues, featured a mix of entertainment, family-friendly activities, food and community fun.
New activities included a Cooldown Corridor, the Reptile Guy, a rock wall and a sports zone.
Returning for 2026 were a skate park, face-painting, a photo booth, the Fun Gym Bus, a sensory-friendly calm corner, Berry’s Backyard Games, an artisan m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-berry-fest-takes-to-the-streets-of-downtown-abbotsford/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-berry-fest-takes-to-the-streets-of-downtown-abbotsford/ Following this, a search was conducted for the man on Okanagan Lake with the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) deploying its marine and air resources to help find him.
During the evening of July 11, the search was suspended as authorities could not establish a reliable search are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-presumed-dead-after-falling-from-tube-into-okanagan-lake/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-presumed-dead-after-falling-from-tube-into-okanagan-lake/ FVRD notified affected residents on Sunday (July 12) that BCWS will be building the guard “on or adjacent to your property”, beginning on Tuesday (July 14).
The notice says the measure is aimed to increase community protection and reduce th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/response-continues-as-fraser-canyon-wildfires-remain-out-of-control/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/response-continues-as-fraser-canyon-wildfires-remain-out-of-control/ It is the first time since 1990 that all four semi-finalists are prior World Cup champions.
There are no matches until Tuesday, when France takes on Spain in the semifinals in Dallas at 12 p.m. PT.
England will take on Argentina on Wednesday at 12 p.m.
If England’s Harry Kane scores Wednesday, he would be tied with England’s Gary Lineker’s record of scoring in four
successive World Cup appear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-13-no-matches-monday/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-13-no-matches-monday/ The three-day competition in the community park drew 30 sand sculptors from all over Canada and the world to create their best representation of the ‘Beauties and Beasts’ theme within 30 hours.
‘Touched by the Beast’ by Supply and Bangert is about staying connected to nature, rather than a screen.
It features]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/winners-unveiled-at-bcs-international-sand-sculpting-festival/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/winners-unveiled-at-bcs-international-sand-sculpting-festival/ The Brunswick Complex wildfire sits at a total 18,859 hectares as of Sunday, July 12.
On July 11, BCWS shared on Facebook how suppression efforts have been effected from the opening of Highway 1.“We received multiple reports of drivers speeding, or stopping on the side of the hi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-wildfire-says-drone-disrupted-aerial-operations-at-brunswick-complex-blaze/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-wildfire-says-drone-disrupted-aerial-operations-at-brunswick-complex-blaze/ Bandits head coach Ransford Brempong said they “knew what had to be done.”
“Winning isn’t easy,” Brempong observed. “We had to run, play defence and be tough. [Our] will was ready to do that.”
Mychal Mulder drilled six three-pointers to lead the Bandits to victory.
Mulder put up a season-high 25 points and went six-for-nine from downtown in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-wrap-road-trip-with-win-in-edmonton/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-wrap-road-trip-with-win-in-edmonton/ Chilliwack Ribfest is coming back to Vedder Park July 24-26 and will feature five award-winning ‘ribbers’: Rusty’s BBQ, Guerilla Q, Prairie Smoke N’ Spice, Truckin’ BBQ, and Gator BBQ.
They will battle it out for the People’s Choice Rib Champion award, plus there are awards for best sauce, best ribs, and best in show.
In addition to the low-and-slow barbecue options, there will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bone-apptit-chilliwack-ribfest-returns-this-summer/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bone-apptit-chilliwack-ribfest-returns-this-summer/ In a release sent by the Surrey Police Service (SPS) states that an investigation is in process after a serious overnight collision occurred between a TransLink bus and a pedestrian.
On July 11 at approximately 9:41 p.m., SPS officers said they responded to a report from BCEHS of a seriously injured pedestrian lying on the road at the intersection of 128 Street and 96 Avenue in Surrey.
SPS says officers arrived on scene and located t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-pedestrian-hit-by-transit-bus-in-overnight-collision/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-pedestrian-hit-by-transit-bus-in-overnight-collision/ England and Argentina are heading to the semi-finals after defeating Norway and Switzerland, respectively.
England’s Jude Bellingham scored both goals for his team, the first in the 45+2 minute and the second in the 93rd. England won 2-1 after extra time.
Argentina also went to extra time during its match with Switzerland, as they were tied 1-1 at the end of regular time. Argentina scored two goals durin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-12-england-and-argentina-head-to-semi-finals/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-12-england-and-argentina-head-to-semi-finals/ Across the country, there is plenty to see and experience, including natural wonders, dynamic cities, unique festivals and celebrations and remote wilderness areas.
How much do you know about Canada’s many remarkable attractions?
Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.
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READ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quiz-are-you-ready-for-a-summer-vacation/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quiz-are-you-ready-for-a-summer-vacation/ The two-day MS Bike – Chilliwack event left Chilliwack Heritage Park on July 11.
About 80 riders gathered for the fundraiser which was held for a second time in Chilliwack. It’s one of 11 rides across Canada.
Participants ride at their own pace along one of three different routes on the first day – 30 km, 60 km, and 100 km – and every]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-cyclists-in-chilliwack-ride-in-rain-to-raise-funds-for-multiple-sclerosis/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-cyclists-in-chilliwack-ride-in-rain-to-raise-funds-for-multiple-sclerosis/ Keegan Donald Leigh, 39, was charged on July 10, Prince George RCMP said in a release.
Police responded to the incident in the 1500 block of Loop Road, where they located a deceased man.
Investigators say they believe it to be an isolated incident, with the accused and the victim, 38, known to each other.
Police say Leigh will remain in custody unti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/murder-charge-laid-after-motor-vehicle-incident-in-vanderhoof/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/murder-charge-laid-after-motor-vehicle-incident-in-vanderhoof/ Bandits trailed for most of the game, briefly leading by five in the first quarter.“We did [good] things in stints. We just didn’t do it consistently,” said Bandits head coach Ransford Brempong.
Alongside his 21 points, Brown recorded five threes made and five rebounds.
“It’s going to take discipline [to win]. [We] have to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-hope-to-rebound-from-calgary-loss/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-hope-to-rebound-from-calgary-loss/ Cam Tran is closing its Chilliwack location which has been around for nearly 30 years. The company was purchased by an American company two years ago.
They make various transformers including overhead ones attached to hydro poles, and pad-mounted transformers often identified as green, metal boxes.
Cam Tran made the announcement on July 10.
&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/transformer-manufacturing-company-to-shut-down-its-chilliwack-facility/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/transformer-manufacturing-company-to-shut-down-its-chilliwack-facility/ A capacity crowd of roughly 5,000 packed the backyard of Phillips Brewing Co. as the annual festival opened with one of its biggest headliners yet, three-time Grammy Award winner Chance the Rapper.
By the time his set wrapped, fans weren’t rushing for the exits, they were standing in groups, reliving what they had just watched.
“Wow, I m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/highlight-of-my-summer-chance-the-rapper-wows-at-bc-capital-festival/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/highlight-of-my-summer-chance-the-rapper-wows-at-bc-capital-festival/ Identified as the 2016 calf of famed Salish Sea humpback whale Big Mama, Pop Tart spent nearly a week entangled in fishing gear, described as a buoy with a rope more than 30 metres long.
The Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) has praised the collaboration between Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Marine Mammal Response Team and professional whale watchers from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-whale-watchers-join-forces-to-help-tangled-humpback-pop-tart/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-whale-watchers-join-forces-to-help-tangled-humpback-pop-tart/ Travel + Leisure recently released its 2026 World’s Best Award, which annually ranks the best places to stay, eat and explore in Canada and beyond, as decided by its readers.
This year, Victoria was voted the second-best city in Canada, behind Quebec City.
Victoria received an 83.77 score, while Quebec City took home an 86.99 ranking.
Scores are calcu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/survey-ranks-victoria-2nd-best-city-in-canada/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/survey-ranks-victoria-2nd-best-city-in-canada/ Spain is heading to the semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-1 on Friday (July 10).It is a busy day at the World Cup today (July 11), with two quarter-final matches. Norway will take on England at 2 p.m. PT in Miami, followed by Argentina vs. Switzerland at 6 p.m. PT in Kansas City.
QUARTER-FINALS
Friday, July 10:
Spain vs. Belgium at 12 p.m. in Los Angeles
Saturday, July 11
Norway vs. England at 5 p.m. in Mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-11-spain-heads-to-semi-finals/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-11-spain-heads-to-semi-finals/ Little did the twin brothers and Langley philanthropists know that invitation would lead to booking that event’s headliners – the James Barker Band – to the top billing at this Saturday’s (July 11&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gone-country-jamestown-about-so-much-more-than-music/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gone-country-jamestown-about-so-much-more-than-music/ Malhotra made headlines last month by being selected third overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL Draft and is a big future piece for the NHL franchise. He also appeared at the recent Canucks Development Camp in Abbotsford earlier this month.
The 16-year-old Malhotra had to b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/how-the-chilliwack-chiefs-helped-transform-caleb-malhotra-into-a-top-pick/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/how-the-chilliwack-chiefs-helped-transform-caleb-malhotra-into-a-top-pick/ Premier David Eby announced the plans on Friday, July 10, at the site of the new facility in Prince George. Both units will be located in already-existing structures to save costs.
The Prince George centre, previously announced without site details, will be located on Gunn Road in a renovated youth correc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-involuntary-care-facilities-to-be-opened-in-surrey-and-prince-george/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-involuntary-care-facilities-to-be-opened-in-surrey-and-prince-george/ “People are maybe tired of hearing about tariffs, but they have an impact,” said Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s jobs minister. “They have an impact directly, but also it creates uncertainty, which is a real challenge.”
B.C.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-jobless-rate-stable-but-some-age-groups-and-areas-still-having-hard-time/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-jobless-rate-stable-but-some-age-groups-and-areas-still-having-hard-time/ They often wear reflective-striped, protective firefighting gear, like the White Rock firefighters who showed up to rescue a baby seagull from a high rooftop Tuesday (July 7) evening.
The baby gull was trapped in netting around a rooftop chimney on Magdalen Avenue early Tuesday evening, with a few locals posting about it on social media community groups.
“Desperately seeking help for baby seagull trapped in a net over chimney on roof of house across from us! Plea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/free-bird-white-rock-firefighters-rescue-baby-seagull-from-rooftop/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/free-bird-white-rock-firefighters-rescue-baby-seagull-from-rooftop/ Long-time mediator Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers were named special mediators Friday, July 10, eight days after job action began.
Ready and Rogers will work wth the two parties for 10 days with the aim of helping to reach a settlement, or if needed, to provide recommendations to the minister.
The ministry says the two appointed un]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/special-mediators-appointed-amid-bc-nurses-union-job-action/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/special-mediators-appointed-amid-bc-nurses-union-job-action/ Mission Fire Rescue Service (MFRS) responded to the Cherry Avenue blaze at approximately 6 p.m. after reports of possible patients on scene.
In a news release, Mission RCMP said that three workers were renovating a deck at the residence when a large container of vinyl adhesive caught fire.
“The burning material reportedly also came into]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwack-construction-worker-taken-to-hospital-after-house-fire-in-mission/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwack-construction-worker-taken-to-hospital-after-house-fire-in-mission/ Six of these deaths occurred in May, which is actually a slight decrease from April, but was still enough to make the city climb the list of townships with the highest number of drug deaths.
Abbotsford’s 24 deaths make it the sixth-deadliest in the province and the biggest source of deaths in the Fraser East Health Service Delivery Area, which also includes Hope, Chilliwack,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-surpasses-20-drug-related-deaths-in-2026/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-surpasses-20-drug-related-deaths-in-2026/ It’s being hosted at Chilliwack Golf Club on Monday, July 27 and it is the largest grassroots amateur golf program in Canada taking place at more than 185 locations.
Registration for the Chilliwack event closes on July 17.
The winners of each local qualifier are invited to participate in one of 13 regional finals later this summer. From there, regional winners can take part i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwack-gearing-up-to-host-pga-scramble-golf-qualifier/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwack-gearing-up-to-host-pga-scramble-golf-qualifier/ Beaverlodge RCMP say the Amber Alert for six-year-old Lanakai Morrison is being cancelled as of Friday afternoon (July 10).
However, Lanakai, his mother Krista Morrison, her partner Daniel Ludwig and four-year-old Karl Morrison are still missing.
“This alert was cancelled as there is no reasonable expectation the public, in Alberta, will be able to action the instructions in the alert.”
The Amber Alert was extended to B.C., the Yukon and the Nor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-amber-alert-cancelled-in-alberta-but-rcmp-say-6-year-old-still-missing/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-amber-alert-cancelled-in-alberta-but-rcmp-say-6-year-old-still-missing/ Police say there have been “a number of sightings” in B.C. of Lanakai Morrison, 6, who is the subject of an ongoing Amber Alert out of Alberta.
RCMP issued the latest update Friday (July 10) at 12:44 p.m. after Beaverlodge RCMP confirmed a sighting of Lanakai in Fort St. John on Wednesday, July 8 at approximately 9:30 a.m. Previous Amber Alert updates gave an incorrect date.
Fort St. John is about 160 kilometres, or about a two-hour drive, nort]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-alberta-amber-alert-continues-with-number-of-bc-sightings/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-alberta-amber-alert-continues-with-number-of-bc-sightings/ Lanakai Morrison, 6, was last seen in Fort St. John, B.C. on July 9 at approximately 9:30 a.m., according to an Amber Alert update from Beaverlodge RCMP around 9:25 p.m. Pacific time Thursday.
Fort St. John is about 160 kilometres, or about a two-hour drive, northwest of Valhalla Centre where Lanakai was reportedly taken from.
The sighting came about nine hours]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alberta-amber-alert-extends-into-2nd-day-last-sighting-in-fort-st-john-bc/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alberta-amber-alert-extends-into-2nd-day-last-sighting-in-fort-st-john-bc/ Former TNA and NWA world heavyweight champion Ethan Carter III will appear for All Star Wrestling during the annual event on Aug. 1 and 2.
TNA star Eric Young was initially slated to appear at Agrifair, but ASW stated that due to contractual obligations he is now unable to perform. It has been reported that Young has signed a deal with WWE and will be used for a role as both an in-rin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wrestler-ethan-carter-iii-debuting-in-british-columbia-at-abbotsford-agrifair/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wrestler-ethan-carter-iii-debuting-in-british-columbia-at-abbotsford-agrifair/ In response, the City of Surrey’s communications department issued a press release July 9 including a summary of property acquisitions from June 2025 to July 2026 that indicates cit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-of-surrey-tackles-inaccurate-claims-about-property-acquistions/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-of-surrey-tackles-inaccurate-claims-about-property-acquistions/ Picket lines were established at Vancouver General Hospital on Tuesday, July 7, and new lines began forming outside Surrey Memorial Hospital and the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey early on Thursday, July 9.
“Nurses do not want t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nursing-picket-lines-to-expand-across-bc-as-bargaining-reaches-impasse/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nursing-picket-lines-to-expand-across-bc-as-bargaining-reaches-impasse/ Chief Justice Ron Skolrood announced last July that the Supreme Courts in the four cities would be impacted from June 12 till July 8 and only urgent and time-sensitive criminal hearings, such as bail applications, would be heard during this time.
“The adjustments]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-supreme-courts-in-lower-mainland-set-to-resume-regular-operations-after-fifa-period/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-supreme-courts-in-lower-mainland-set-to-resume-regular-operations-after-fifa-period/ According to a news release from Mission RCMP, it is believed the man lost his balance on the paddleboard and fell into the water.“He was not wearing a personal flotation device, and reportedly had limited swimming abilities,” the detachment said.
Police say the man’s wife began yelling for help from the shore and a passerby rushed over to help. The passerby spotted the victim underwate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mission-paddleboarder-drowns-in-hayward-lake/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mission-paddleboarder-drowns-in-hayward-lake/ On the front lines of Eastern Ukraine, Sooke volunteer Jesse Adams experiences firsthand just how unbreakable those bonds can be.
“When you love something, you’ll put yourself in the way of danger to take care of it, to make sure it’s safe,” he says. “Ukrainians love their animals, and from what I’ve seen, they will do anything to help protect those animals, e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-volunteer-braves-ukraine-war-for-all-creatures-great-small-and-bizarre/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-volunteer-braves-ukraine-war-for-all-creatures-great-small-and-bizarre/ The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) put the call out on July 10 as part of their investigation into the Dec. 26, 2025 on Yale Road.
Shortly after 10:15 p.m., a white Ford pickup truck driven by a man was involved in a single-vehicle collision near the intersection of Yale and Banford roads.
Paramedics and the fire department attended, but the man d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-watchdog-seeks-more-witnesses-video-in-fatal-boxing-day-crash-in-chilliwack/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-watchdog-seeks-more-witnesses-video-in-fatal-boxing-day-crash-in-chilliwack/ BC Wildfire Service’s latest update on Thursday night about the Brunswick Complex, which includes the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek fires, continues to list both blazes as out of control. The out-of-control label is used for fires that are spreading or anticipated to spread beyond their current perimeter or control line.
The size o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/windy-dry-conditions-lead-to-continued-growth-of-fraser-canyon-wildfires-bcws/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/windy-dry-conditions-lead-to-continued-growth-of-fraser-canyon-wildfires-bcws/ BC Wildfire Service’s latest update on Thursday night about the Brunswick Complex, which includes the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek fires, continues to list both blazes as out of control. The out-of-control label is used for fires that are spreading or anticipated to spread beyond their current perimeter or control line.
The size o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wind-pushing-brunswick-creek-wildfire-away-from-communities-bcws/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wind-pushing-brunswick-creek-wildfire-away-from-communities-bcws/ France is heading to the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0 on Thursday (July 9).
They will play the winner of today’s Spain vs. Belgium match in Dallas on Tuesday (July 14).
QUARTER-FINALS
Friday, July 10:
Spain vs. Belgium at 12 p.m. in Los Angeles
Saturday, July 11
Norway vs. England at 5 p.m. in Miami
Argentina vs. Switzerland at 8 p.m. in Kansas City
SEMI-FINALS
Tuesday, July 14
France vs. winn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-10-france-heads-to-the-semi-finals/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-10-france-heads-to-the-semi-finals/ But two Coldstream orchardists are proposing a solution that could help their orchards survive this year, while taking pressure off the water system next year when conditions could be just as dry.
Local agriculturalists have been informed they can only use 30 per cent of their remaining water allocation for the yea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/north-okanagan-orchardists-propose-drilling-into-aquifer-to-alleviate-drought/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/north-okanagan-orchardists-propose-drilling-into-aquifer-to-alleviate-drought/ The Victoria landmark received a reader score of 96.08, placing it ahead of Vancouver’s Rosewood Hotel Georgia, which scored 95.62, and Québec City’s Auberge Saint-Antoine at 95.13.
The annual awards are based on reader surveys that evaluate hotels on criteria including rooms, facilities]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/victorias-fairmont-empress-named-canadas-top-city-hotel-for-second-year/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/victorias-fairmont-empress-named-canadas-top-city-hotel-for-second-year/ The emergency alert was issued at approximately 2:24 p.m. at the request of Vanderhoof RCMP, instructing residents to shelter in place while officers responded to an unfolding incident.
People across the community reported seeing a large police presence and being evacuated from several locations.
Terry Keoug]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/shelter-in-place-order-lifted-in-vanderhoof-after-police-incident/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/shelter-in-place-order-lifted-in-vanderhoof-after-police-incident/ The emergency alert was issued at approximately 2:24 p.m. at the request of Vanderhoof RCMP, instructing residents to shelter in place while officers responded to an unfolding incident.
According to the North District Major Crimes Unit, police were called to the 1500 block of Ring Road for a report]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/shelter-in-place-order-lifted-in-vanderhoof-after-fatal-crash-1-arrested/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/shelter-in-place-order-lifted-in-vanderhoof-after-fatal-crash-1-arrested/ VFC had scored the first goal during the second period of play, Damiano Pecile and Nicolas Mezquida credited with giving the Eagles a 1-0 lead.
But the five-time Canadian Champions from Montreal retaliated about 10 minutes later, to tie things up in minute 63 with a sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-eagles-down-1-in-quest-for-voyageur-cup/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-eagles-down-1-in-quest-for-voyageur-cup/ But two Coldstream orchardists are proposing a solution that could help their orchards survive this year, while taking pressure off the water system next year when conditions could be just as dry.
Local agriculturalists have been informed they can only use 30 per cent of their remaining water allocation for the yea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/local-orchardists-propose-drilling-into-okanagan-aquifer-to-alleviate-drought/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/local-orchardists-propose-drilling-into-okanagan-aquifer-to-alleviate-drought/ Around 8:30 p.m. on July 8, what is believed to be a tornado hit Dillberry Lake Provincial Park campground on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border, Wainwright RCMP said in an update provided Thursday.
Three people were injured and were taken to hospital for treatment.
At the time of the suspected tornado, there were 42 occupied camping sites. Multiple units were damaged, police said.Big tornado on the ground]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/3-sent-to-hospital-after-tornado-touches-down-near-alberta-saskatchewan-border/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/3-sent-to-hospital-after-tornado-touches-down-near-alberta-saskatchewan-border/ The initiative sees FVHCF working in partnership with Fraser Health and community organizations in Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.
The project will focus on supporting family caregivers through a combination of group-based programming, caregiver navigation servi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/300k-grant-funds-fraser-valley-caregiver-support-project/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/300k-grant-funds-fraser-valley-caregiver-support-project/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-ticket-island-motorcyclist-travelling-114-kmh-in-40-zone/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-ticket-island-motorcyclist-travelling-114-kmh-in-40-zone/ 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.”
T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-million-square-feet-of-industrial-space-on-its-way-to-south-surrey/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-million-square-feet-of-industrial-space-on-its-way-to-south-surrey/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/ubc-researchers-identify-new-hereditary-form-of-aggressive-prostate-cancer/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/ubc-researchers-identify-new-hereditary-form-of-aggressive-prostate-cancer/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-rental-prices-climb-for-first-time-this-year/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-rental-prices-climb-for-first-time-this-year/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-team-canada-continues-winning-at-canada-cup-in-south-surrey/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-team-canada-continues-winning-at-canada-cup-in-south-surrey/ 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,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-reports-fewest-drug-deaths-in-may-of-any-month-since-2020/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-reports-fewest-drug-deaths-in-may-of-any-month-since-2020/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-release-2026-27-regular-season-schedule/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-release-2026-27-regular-season-schedule/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-in-abbotsford-seize-12-kilos-of-drugs-and-60k-cash/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-in-abbotsford-seize-12-kilos-of-drugs-and-60k-cash/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraudulently-buying-mercedes-suvs-in-surrey-richmond-nets-house-arrest-curfew/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraudulently-buying-mercedes-suvs-in-surrey-richmond-nets-house-arrest-curfew/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-watchdog-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-surrey/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-watchdog-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-surrey/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-man-injured-in-police-officer-involved-shooting-in-surrey/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-man-injured-in-police-officer-involved-shooting-in-surrey/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-police-update-suspect-vehicle-in-alberta-amber-alert/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-police-update-suspect-vehicle-in-alberta-amber-alert/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/amber-alert-issued-for-6-year-old-in-alberta/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/amber-alert-issued-for-6-year-old-in-alberta/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/annual-berry-fest-comes-to-downtown-abbotsford/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/annual-berry-fest-comes-to-downtown-abbotsford/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/indigenous-women-report-shocking-mistreatment-during-childbirth-care-study/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/indigenous-women-report-shocking-mistreatment-during-childbirth-care-study/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chipotle-opening-first-location-in-abbotsford/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chipotle-opening-first-location-in-abbotsford/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gun-drug-charges-laid-10-months-after-surrey-police-raid/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gun-drug-charges-laid-10-months-after-surrey-police-raid/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/10-abbotsford-students-receive-beedie-luminaries-scholarships/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/10-abbotsford-students-receive-beedie-luminaries-scholarships/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/players-diary-special-day-for-soccer-in-lower-mainland/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/players-diary-special-day-for-soccer-in-lower-mainland/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-serial-killer-otter-joins-beloved-island-marmot-on-missing-critter-list/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-serial-killer-otter-joins-beloved-island-marmot-on-missing-critter-list/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-firefighters-battle-large-house-fire-wednesday-night/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-firefighters-battle-large-house-fire-wednesday-night/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-9-quarterfinals-kick-off/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-9-quarterfinals-kick-off/ 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.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcws-expects-continued-growth-of-fraser-canyon-wildfires-in-coming-days/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcws-expects-continued-growth-of-fraser-canyon-wildfires-in-coming-days/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lasting-change-comes-from-looking-beyond-unwanted-behaviour/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lasting-change-comes-from-looking-beyond-unwanted-behaviour/ 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.
H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/uvic-alumnus-simon-keith-celebrates-40-years-with-donor-heart/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/uvic-alumnus-simon-keith-celebrates-40-years-with-donor-heart/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/search-finds-no-evidence-after-report-of-body-floating-in-slocan-river-rcmp/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/search-finds-no-evidence-after-report-of-body-floating-in-slocan-river-rcmp/ 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,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-cycling-fundraiser-visits-abbotsford-hospice-for-potential-final-time/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-cycling-fundraiser-visits-abbotsford-hospice-for-potential-final-time/ 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-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fundraiser-honouring-terry-fox-will-see-cyclists-ride-360-kms-in-fraser-valley-in-1-day/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fundraiser-honouring-terry-fox-will-see-cyclists-ride-360-kms-in-fraser-valley-in-1-day/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/3-rescued-after-vessel-sinks-on-stuart-lake-near-fort-st-james/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/3-rescued-after-vessel-sinks-on-stuart-lake-near-fort-st-james/ Justice Richard Fowler noted in his recent court decision both parties are “embroiled in an unpleasant conflict” over who’s in charge at the 21-storey D’Corize building at 13399 104 Avenue in Whalley.
The dispute involves what the judge referred to as an “October Council” and a “December Council,”]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bitter-feud-over-strata-control-at-surrey-condo-tower-hits-court/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bitter-feud-over-strata-control-at-surrey-condo-tower-hits-court/ Justice Richard Fowler noted in his recent court decision both parties are “embroiled in an unpleasant conflict” over who’s in charge at the 21-storey D’Corize building at 13399 104 Avenue in Whalley.
The dispute involves what the judge referred to as an “October Council” and a “December Council,”]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bitter-feud-over-strata-control-at-surrey-condo-tower-heard-in-court/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bitter-feud-over-strata-control-at-surrey-condo-tower-heard-in-court/ In a July 8 release, the Alberta government announced the company intends to build its first Canadian data centre in the province within Sturgeon County.
The construction will represent “one of the largest private-sector investments in Canadian history,” creating more than 3,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs when the site goes operational.
The site is expected to generate about]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alberta-lands-13-billion-meta-data-centre-project/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alberta-lands-13-billion-meta-data-centre-project/ On July 3, Justice Fitzpatrick approved that the trustee of the scammer’s estate switch course to enact a procedure to retrieve the “unjust enrichment and money” gained by those who profited from the scheme.
The case surrounds Okanagan resident Curtis Quigley, who was charged along with his partner, Kathleen Treadgold, by the Edmonton Pol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/profits-from-okanagan-based-ponzi-scheme-targeted-by-bc-supreme-court/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/profits-from-okanagan-based-ponzi-scheme-targeted-by-bc-supreme-court/ RCMP’s Tactical Marine Operations Group, which has been deployed to Vancouver for the World Cup activities in Vancouver, was doing patrols in Burrard Inlet on July 5 around 3:30 p.m. when they heard a distress call on Marine VHF Channel reporting an overturned canoe off the beach in West Vancouver, police said in a news release Wednesday]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rcmp-rescue-11-people-from-overturned-canoe-in-burrard-inlet/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rcmp-rescue-11-people-from-overturned-canoe-in-burrard-inlet/ Another sports-talk radio station in Vancouver has been shut down.
News began leaking on Sunday night that changes would be coming to Rogers’ properties across the country including Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver.
In talking to one individual on Monday night who is employed by Rogers, he knew there would be some cuts coming but what he didn’t know was that both Sportsnet 650 and News 1130 would be shuttered.
When the news did come out on Tuesday morning, he was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/the-moj-vancouver-loses-another-sports-talk-radio-station/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/the-moj-vancouver-loses-another-sports-talk-radio-station/ The AHL released home opener details for all 32 teams on Wednesday (July 8) and the Canucks open the regular season as the home opener opponent for the Calgary Wranglers on Oct. 2. Abbotsford will also be the home opener opponent for the Colorado Eagles on Oct. 9.There's no place like HOME: https://t.co/oWF0zFqyId | #AHLSchedule pic.twitter.com/o0hXOhM]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-2026-27-home-opener-date-revealed/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-2026-27-home-opener-date-revealed/ Richmond RCMP released new details Wednesday (July 8) about the vessel and the people on board at the time of the sinking. Ten people – eight charter guests, the vessel operator and a person assisting the operator – were on board the boat when it sank. Four people were rescued and the remaining six were initially reported missing but then presumed drowned hour]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/woman-rescued-from-capsized-boat-off-richmond-dies-in-hospital-rcmp/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/woman-rescued-from-capsized-boat-off-richmond-dies-in-hospital-rcmp/ Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton said a man was arrested during a June 17 raid on a Surrey residence.
In June 2025, he said, the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network tipped off the SPS’s Prolific Offender Unit “regarding possible counterfeit clothing and goods f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-cops-seize-estimated-66m-in-suspected-counterfeit-gear/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-cops-seize-estimated-66m-in-suspected-counterfeit-gear/ Former RCMP staff sergeant Damian Volk was convicted last year of assault in two separate trials.
On Tuesday, July 7, Volk was back in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster before Justice Terence Schultes for his second sentencing hearing, over the July 1, 2020 assault of Jason]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crown-calls-for-three-months-prison-for-langley-ex-mountie/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crown-calls-for-three-months-prison-for-langley-ex-mountie/ Tevin Brown led the way with a season-high 28 points in only his fourth game as a Bandit.
“When my teammates find me with their passes, I’ve got to be ready to knock the shot down,” Brown remarked.
Bo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-break-loss-streak-with-win-against-saskatoon/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-break-loss-streak-with-win-against-saskatoon/ Stephan Hibak, 33, is facing several charges including theft, fraud, impaired driving, possession of stolen property, and break and enter.
The crimes happened over nearly a two-week period in the spring.
“In early May 2026, the Chilliwack RCMP noted an increase in residential break and enters, as well as thefts of vehicles from residential prop]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-33-facing-16-charges-following-property-crimes-in-chilliwack/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-33-facing-16-charges-following-property-crimes-in-chilliwack/ According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Brunswick Creek fire has grown to 2,623 hectares and the Ainslie Creek fire has grown to 8,846 hectares.
“High winds and hot, dry conditions drove extreme fire behaviour and fire growth (Tuesday) resulting in a significant increase in fire size,” the update reads.
BCWS sai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-brunswick-complex-fires-grow-to-over-11000-hectares/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-brunswick-complex-fires-grow-to-over-11000-hectares/ According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service, the Brunswick Creek fire has grown to 2,594 hectares and the Ainslie Creek fire has grown to 8,816 hectares.
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said high winds led to the extreme fire behaviour. An incident management team is managing the fires, with 160 firefighters, 58 structure protection personnel and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-complex-fires-grow-to-over-11000-hectares-combined/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-complex-fires-grow-to-over-11000-hectares-combined/ According to a social media post from the Abbotsford Police Department on Wednesday (July 8), officers responded to a construction site alarm and found three youths between 14 and 15 years old who “gained unauthorized access to the property”.
The trio allegedly climbed on a large crane and hid within the site.Police later found and seized the c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-police-seize-bb-guns-11000-in-counterfeit-cash-from-youths/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-police-seize-bb-guns-11000-in-counterfeit-cash-from-youths/ Abbotsford Police Department said emergency crews responded to the crash into a hydro pole in the 32900 block of Townshipline at approximately 7:05 p.m.
First responders extricated two people from the vehicle. Police say the passenger died of their injuries on scene while the driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstructi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-person-dies-after-crash-into-hydro-pole-in-abbotsford/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-person-dies-after-crash-into-hydro-pole-in-abbotsford/ Argentina and Switzerland have advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Egypt and Colombia, respectively, on Tuesday (July 7).
Egypt took an early lead in the 15th minute with a goal by Yasser Ibrahim, and in the second half they added to that lead with a goal by Mostafa Zico.
But with just over ten minutes left in regulation time, Cristian Romero scored for Argentina and lessened Egypt’s lead to 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-8-argentina-amp-switzerland-advance/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-8-argentina-amp-switzerland-advance/ The Fraser Valley Regional District has upgraded the evacuation alert to an evacuation order for the area of Canyon Alpine due to the Brunswick complex wildfires.
Evacuees in need of in-person support can go to Shxwhá:y Village, 44680 Schweyey Road in Chilliwack. The B.C. Evacuee Helpline (1-800-387-4258) is open until 11 p.m. July 7.
The previously issued evacuation order for the North Bend area remains in effect. The previously issued evacuation alert for the Boston Ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-complex-wildfire-shuts-hwy-1-causes-chilcotin-air-quality-warning/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-complex-wildfire-shuts-hwy-1-causes-chilcotin-air-quality-warning/ The Fraser Valley Regional District has upgraded the evacuation alert to an evacuation order for the area of Canyon Alpine due to the Brunswick complex wildfires.
Evacuees in need of in-person support can go to Shxwhá:y Village, 44680 Schweyey Road in Chilliwack. The B.C. Evacuee Helpline (1-800-387-4258) is open until 11 p.m. July 7.
The previously issued evacuation order for the North Bend area remains in effect. The previously issued evacuation alert for the Boston Ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-complex-wildfire-shuts-hwy-1-causes-air-quality-warning/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-complex-wildfire-shuts-hwy-1-causes-air-quality-warning/ The Langley-based school made the announcement in late-June and the 6-6 setter said he’s pleased to be joining the Spartans.
“I am thrilled to be a part of the Trinity Western men’s volleyball program,” Shuel stated. “Having the opportunity to continue working with coach Adam Schriemer, Mathias Elser, and Ben Ball this y]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-seth-shuel-signs-with-twu-spartans-mens-volleyball-team/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-seth-shuel-signs-with-twu-spartans-mens-volleyball-team/ “I am thrilled to be a part of the Trinity Western men’s volleyball program,” Shuel stated. “Having the opportunity to continue working with coach Adam Schriemer, Mathias]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-seth-shuel-commits-to-twu-spartans-mens-volleyball-team/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-seth-shuel-commits-to-twu-spartans-mens-volleyball-team/ The Honourable Tim Hodgson met with Teck workers, staff and local and provincial representatives at a ceremony at Teck Trail on Tuesday, July 7, where he launched the Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator (CCMA), while announcing a Strategic Investment Agreement signed by Teck Resources Ltd, the CCMA, and the Canada Growth Fund.
“Can]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/teck-trail-receives-400m-from-new-critical-minerals-fund/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/teck-trail-receives-400m-from-new-critical-minerals-fund/ Emergency crews were called to the 700-block of Roderick Avenue around 9 a.m. for a residential fire, Coquitlam RCMP said in a news release.
Police said that based on information from a witness, it was determined that there was one resident unaccounted for.
As crews worked, the Coquitlam Fire/Rescue Services found a person deceased inside the home.
Police say the identity of the person who died has not yet been determin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-dead-in-coquitlam-house-fire-rcmp-say/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-dead-in-coquitlam-house-fire-rcmp-say/ The investigation, called “Operation Hard Ball,” has led to 24 arrests of individuals connected to three Indian-based transnational organized crime groups: Lawrence Bishnoi, Ravinder Dhanda and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. Law enfor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-man-among-37-charged-in-major-us-crackdown-on-indian-crime-syndicates/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-man-among-37-charged-in-major-us-crackdown-on-indian-crime-syndicates/ Nijjar, 45, was shot to death on June 18, 2023, in the parking lot of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, in the 7000-block of Scott Road in Newton. He was found in his truck.
Nijjar was an ardent supporter of the Khalistani movement, which seeks to secure an independent Sikh nation in India, and his su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/us-court-documents-link-bishnoi-gang-to-the-death-of-bc-sikh-temple-president/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/us-court-documents-link-bishnoi-gang-to-the-death-of-bc-sikh-temple-president/ In support of Canada’s defence industrial strategy, Seaspan and TKMS signed a teaming agreement in support of the project in January. Seaspan is the only industry shipyard in the country]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-shipyard-ready-to-deliver-on-new-navy-submarines/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-shipyard-ready-to-deliver-on-new-navy-submarines/ According to a July 6 statement from Chief Ches-Kin-Xen Chadley Paul, there has been an alarming trend of jet boats on the Chehalis River for the past few summers, which makes the river unsafe for swimming and directly damages critical salmon and their habitat.
“The Chehalis River is winding, narrow, shallow and has many obstacles that make it challenging to navigate under the best condi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/tragedy-is-imminent-stsailes-first-nation-bans-jet-boats-on-their-reserve/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/tragedy-is-imminent-stsailes-first-nation-bans-jet-boats-on-their-reserve/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cecil-roderick-kehler/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cecil-roderick-kehler/ August 13, 1950 – May 27, 2026It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Kwak, who passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the Holmberg Hospice House in Abbotsford, BC, at the age of 75, following a courageous battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Bob was born on August 13, 1950, in Abbotsford, BC, to Frank and Lena Kwak. He grew up on the family dairy farm before moving to Matsqui, where he formed lifelong fri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bob-kwak/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bob-kwak/ These youth competitions took place at Rotary Stadium on July 4 and 5, with teams from four B.C. regions going head-to-head in three different age groups.In the U19 division, which was the oldest of the groups, both the boys and girls finals came down to the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-rugby-team-crowned-big-winners-at-abbotsford-provincials/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-rugby-team-crowned-big-winners-at-abbotsford-provincials/ “Nursing managers have started to threaten nurses, saying, ‘If you don’t clean a stretcher or if you don’t pick up something or stock something — these sorts of extra duties — then we’re going to report you to the College,’” B.C. Nurses’ Union President Adriane Gear told Black Press Media on Tuesday, July 7. “It’s been a lot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-allege-employer-threats-and-intimidation-due-to-job-action/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-allege-employer-threats-and-intimidation-due-to-job-action/ The sixth-year superintendent at Olympic View Golf Club has earned the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association’s (CGSA) Master Superintendent designation, recognizing excellence in management, leadership and professional development.
“It’s been really neat to have a lot of recognition, people reach out and such,” Creamer said. &l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-golf-superintendent-achieves-canadas-highest-industry-honour/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-golf-superintendent-achieves-canadas-highest-industry-honour/ This would add to several suits already filed by victims’ family members in the state.
“We will use the courts to pursue accountability and ensure that British Columbians are not left bearing the costs of corporate wrongdoings,” B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said at a Tues]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-retains-legal-counsel-in-california-to-potentially-sue-openai-over-tumbler-ridge/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-retains-legal-counsel-in-california-to-potentially-sue-openai-over-tumbler-ridge/ Weather conditions led to the expected growth in the “Brunswick Complex”, which BCWS said includes the Brunswick Creek wildfire and the neighbouring Ainslie Creek wildfire.
“Weather is warm and dry today with gusty winds forecast for the Fraser Canyon throughout the day. Winds will be blowing from th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-brunswick-creek-wildfire-remains-out-of-control-as-response-continues/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-brunswick-creek-wildfire-remains-out-of-control-as-response-continues/ According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service on Tuesday morning (July 7), ground crews are being supported by heavy equipment and helicopters with night vision capability. An incident management team will also be in place on Tuesday.
The blaze remains out of control at 1,230 hectares and evacuation orders have been issued by Fraser Valley Regional District, Boston Bar First Nation and Booth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-creek-wildfire-remains-out-of-control-as-response-continues/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-creek-wildfire-remains-out-of-control-as-response-continues/ All three host nations of the 2026 World Cup have been eliminated in the round of 16. Canada was eliminated July 4, Mexico on July 5th and the United States on July 6.
The United States were outplayed by Belgium and was defeated 4-1 on Monday (July 6) in Seattle, WA.
Portugal was also eliminated after losing to Spain 1-0 earlier on Monday. Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed after the match]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-7-belgium-advances-usa-eliminated/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-7-belgium-advances-usa-eliminated/ But the province doesn’t just have one electrical utility: Southeastern British Columbia is served by FortisBC.
In this area that spans the Kootenays and Southern Interior, these new rules won’t apply, and the province has far less sway over which project]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/where-the-rules-dont-apply-fortisbc-and-the-christina-lake-data-centre-controversy/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/where-the-rules-dont-apply-fortisbc-and-the-christina-lake-data-centre-controversy/ But the province doesn’t just have one electrical utility: Southeastern British Columbia is served by FortisBC.
In this area that spans the Kootenays and Southern Interior, these new rules won’t apply, and the province has far less sway over which project]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/where-the-rules-dont-apply-fortis-and-the-christina-lake-data-centre-controversy/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/where-the-rules-dont-apply-fortis-and-the-christina-lake-data-centre-controversy/ A total of 140 golfers took part in the event on June 23 at Ledgeview Golf Club, exceeding the $95,000 raised at the 2025 tournament by more than six per cent.
The tournament brought together residents, business leaders, and long-time supporters for a day of friendly competition, connection and a shared purpose of giving back.
Jacky Gill, chair of the Archway golf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/archway-golf-tournament-in-abbotsford-raises-more-than-101k/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/archway-golf-tournament-in-abbotsford-raises-more-than-101k/ But the federal government has also promised to kick in $3 billion as part of a memorandum of understanding recently signed with the province.
“This updated budget reflects today’s market conditions, inflation, project scope, and the realities of deli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-estimate-for-massey-tunnel-replacement-more-than-doubles-to-85b/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-estimate-for-massey-tunnel-replacement-more-than-doubles-to-85b/ The wildfire east of Kamloops is now being held.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) updated the public at 6:03 p.m. saying the wildfire discovered earlier on Monday near Harper Ranch Road is being held.
The fire was first reported as four hectares but was sized at 20 hectares in the wildfire service’s last update at 5:09 p.m.
The City of Kamloops posted to their Facebook page at 5:50 p.m. about the fire.
“Crews have made great progress on the fire securing the perimeter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-wildfire-east-of-kamloops-being-held/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-wildfire-east-of-kamloops-being-held/ The wildfire east of Kamloops has grown to 20 hectares.
The fire was discovered on Monday, with the latest update at 5:09 p.m. from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
The fire near Shuswap Road north of the South Thompson River was first sized at four hectares and is suspected to be human caused.
Original story
A wildfire has been discovered east of Kamloops.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the fire is four hectares and out of control.
The wildfire service says it is located n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/out-of-control-wildfire-east-of-kamloops-grows-to-20-hectares/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/out-of-control-wildfire-east-of-kamloops-grows-to-20-hectares/ The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the fire is four hectares and out of control.
The wildfire service says it is located near Harper Ranch Road. According to the wildfire map, it is north of the South Thompson River near Shuswap Road.
Kamloops Fire Centre is assisting Kamloops and Tk’emlups Fire Rescue in responding to the wildfire.
BCWS says there are firefighting crews and aviation resources assigned to the incident.
Humans are the suspec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/4-hectare-wildfire-discovered-east-of-kamloops-out-of-control/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/4-hectare-wildfire-discovered-east-of-kamloops-out-of-control/ Veteran defenceman Guillaume Brisebois was inked to a deal just ahead of the July 1 opening on June 30 and the 2015 third round pick of the Vancouver Canucks agreed to a one-year, two-way deal.
Brisebois is the third longest-serving Canuck behind only Brock Boeser and Thatcher Demko. He made his AHL debut in 2017-18 with the Utica Comets and suited up in the NHL for the first time in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-2026-27-roster-forms-after-free-agency-opening/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-2026-27-roster-forms-after-free-agency-opening/ A B.C. Highway Patrol officer was doing speed enforcement on Highway 99 when the officer saw two motorcyclists allegedly speeding and driving erratically around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, according to a news release from B.C. RCMP Monday.
The release says the officer left their position along the highway and moments later foun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/motorcyclists-dies-in-bc-highway-crash-after-allegedly-speeding-by-police-check/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/motorcyclists-dies-in-bc-highway-crash-after-allegedly-speeding-by-police-check/ A B.C. Highway Patrol officer was doing speed enforcement on Highway 99 when the officer saw two motorcyclists allegedly speeding and driving erratically around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, according to a news release from B.C. RCMP Monday.
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C., the police watchdog, said the B.C. Highway]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/motorcyclist-dies-in-bc-highway-crash-after-allegedly-speeding-by-police-check/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/motorcyclist-dies-in-bc-highway-crash-after-allegedly-speeding-by-police-check/ “I think that’s a big thi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-fall-to-calgary/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-fall-to-calgary/ “In order to offer this program, we need the technology,” Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian Dix said. “I’m happy to announce BC Hydro is signing agreements with two great Canadian vendors to provide that technology”
Homeowners will be able to order up to five new Mysa or Sinopé thermostats th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-hydro-gives-more-details-on-how-to-get-free-smart-thermostats-starting-this-fall/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-hydro-gives-more-details-on-how-to-get-free-smart-thermostats-starting-this-fall/ Eligible businesses with approved FIFA World Cup related outdoor temporary extensions will be able to apply to extend those approvals through to Sept. 6.
The release adds that this move will help businesses “build on the momentum generated by the tournament, while providing British Columbians and visitors with more outdoor dini]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-businesses-with-temporary-patios-for-world-cup-can-apply-for-extension/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-businesses-with-temporary-patios-for-world-cup-can-apply-for-extension/ At 9:14 p.m. on Friday, June 19, AFR received a call from Kamloops Fire Dispatch about a grass fire at the junction of Cornwall Road and Highway 1 near the Esso Travel Centre. AFR Chief Josh White says crews acted quickly to reach the hall, gear up, and roll out.
&ldq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wrong-place-right-time-barriere-helps-ashcroft-fight-grass-fire/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wrong-place-right-time-barriere-helps-ashcroft-fight-grass-fire/ The series run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Kariton Art Gallery stage at 2387 Ware St. in Mill Lake Park.
Kicking off the series on July 7 is Mara Hatklin, a Mission-based singer/songwriter with jazz and soul influences.
Alison May, a self-taught pianist with a unique style of folk and blues melodies, takes to the stage on July 14.
Next up on July 21 is Franklyn Woods and his soft-spoken]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mill-lake-music-series-returns-to-abbotsford/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mill-lake-music-series-returns-to-abbotsford/ The funding is part of a $9 million contribution across 56 B.C. communities that is meant to help fast-track the approval of new home builds through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Local Government Development Approvals Program.
This program exists to provide local governments with methods of streamlining the development-approval process and introduci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-gets-150000-to-reduce-red-tape-for-new-homes/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-gets-150000-to-reduce-red-tape-for-new-homes/ — Langley Advance Times (@LangleyTimes) July 5, 2026
Ken Shrimpton, LQMA promotions director, said they expected the scheduling of the Northern Shootout would either mean a bump up in the numbers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-us-attendance-down-slightly-at-annual-bc-cross-border-races/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-us-attendance-down-slightly-at-annual-bc-cross-border-races/ Sparanese has worked in public service for more than 30 years, including 11 years with the City of Abbotsford.
He has been city manager since 2018, overseeing the administration of the city’s $154 million budget and leading more than 1,100 municipal employees.
Sparanese first joined the city as the general manager of engineering and regional utilities in 2015.
Prior]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-city-manager-announces-retirement/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-city-manager-announces-retirement/ “By expanding skilled trades certification to crane operators, we’re formally recognizing the skills these workers already demonstrate every day while strengthening safety and training standards across the industry,” said Jessie Sunn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-introducing-new-apprenticeship-certification-requirements-for-crane-operators/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-introducing-new-apprenticeship-certification-requirements-for-crane-operators/ Paige Emanuel will compete in the U16 and U19 women’s V1 500-metre sprint events after earning the fastest times in both age categories at the Canadian national time trials in Calgary last September.
The world championships, one of the largest international outrigger canoe competitions, are expecte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sidney-teen-to-represent-canada-at-world-paddling-championships/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sidney-teen-to-represent-canada-at-world-paddling-championships/ The 27-year-old MEI grad was named to the American League team on Saturday (July 4) and will participate in the All-Star Game in Philadelphia on July 14.
He will become the first-ever Abbotsford product to compete at the Midsummer Classic.
Smith has had an excellent start to the 2026 regular season for the Cleveland Guardians and leads the league in saves with 26. The relief pitcher has a re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-cade-smith-named-to-american-league-all-star-team/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-cade-smith-named-to-american-league-all-star-team/ Victoria Police said two suspects were arrested at the scene, including one youth. Neither of those arrested was among the injured. Both remain in custody, police said in a July 4 news release.
Of her three injured frie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/a-lot-of-blood-loss-witness-recounts-vancouver-island-assault-that-left-3-injured/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/a-lot-of-blood-loss-witness-recounts-vancouver-island-assault-that-left-3-injured/ According to an email from Fraser-Cascade School District superintendent Dr. Balan Moorthy, the school is being prepared to support wildfire crews as the 1,200-hectare Brunswick Creek threatens communities in the Fraser Canyon.
“Our thoughts are with the Boston Bar community, which remains on evacuation alert, as well as the students, families, staff, and commu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/boston-bar-school-acting-as-fire-camp-during-brunswick-creek-wildfire/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/boston-bar-school-acting-as-fire-camp-during-brunswick-creek-wildfire/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/weather-injury-pulls-vancouver-island-team-out-of-alaska-adventure-race/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/weather-injury-pulls-vancouver-island-team-out-of-alaska-adventure-race/ Patara has more than 15 years of experience in health care, non-profit leadership, small business ownership, and government relations. She stated that building those partnerships and working with leaders at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels will help her as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/community-advocate-raj-patara-enters-abbotsford-school-trustee-race/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/community-advocate-raj-patara-enters-abbotsford-school-trustee-race/ According to the Abbotsford Police Department’s weekend recap, Tyler Craig now faces an assault with a weapon charge in relation to incident.
Police say the victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers responded to the stabbing in the 33900 block of Gladys Avenue just before 4 p.m.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/36-year-old-arrested-after-abbotsford-stabbing/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/36-year-old-arrested-after-abbotsford-stabbing/ England and Norway will face each other in the quarter-finals on July 11th after defeating Mexico and Brazil, respectively, in the round of 16.Norway’s Erling Haaland scored two goals for his team in the 79th and 90th minutes. Brazil’s Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior responded in the 100th minute, on a penalty, and scored. This was not enough, and Norway won 2-1.England’s Jude Bellingham]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-5-england-amp-norway-advance-to-quarter-finals/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-5-england-amp-norway-advance-to-quarter-finals/ “I’m the only guy who’s run this race right from the inception, back when it started, 23 years ago,” the Surrey resident told the Langley Advance Times before runners left the starting line at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
Now 65, the just-retired Antoniazzi is aiming to get at least two more in to make 25 races.
“I’m going to keep the rec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-fort-langley-half-marathon-and-5k-marks-23-years/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-fort-langley-half-marathon-and-5k-marks-23-years/ Nicolás Mezquida scored for the Eagles less than a minute into the game, then Mohamed Amissi accounted for the next three goals.
Amissi scored his hat trick on four shots – and he also had seven touches in Toronto’s box and completed one dribble in a lively offensive performance.VFC’s victory comes after a heartbreak of a loss to Forge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-fc-shuts-out-toronto/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-fc-shuts-out-toronto/ Sunday’s announcement by the team said Julius will stay on as team general manager for the remainder of the 2026 season, while lead assistant Coach Ransford Brempong has been named head coach for the remainder of the 2026 CEBL season.
Julius said coaching the Vancouver Bandits has been one of the greatest experiences of his career.
“I am incredibly pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kyle-julius-steps-down-as-vancouver-bandits-head-coach/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kyle-julius-steps-down-as-vancouver-bandits-head-coach/ BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) updated the size of the fire at 1:16 p.m. on Sunday July 5.
Earlier on the morning of July 5, multiple evacuation orders were issued from the Fraser Valley Regional District and the Boothroyd Indian Band. At the time, the fire was listed at 100 hectares.
The Brunswick Creek wildfire was first reported on July 2. BC Wildfire]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-creek-fire-grows-to-over-1200-hectares/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/brunswick-creek-fire-grows-to-over-1200-hectares/ The FVRD has expanded an evacuation order to include dozens of properties in Electoral Area “A” in North Bend and along Chaumox Road on the west side of the Fraser River. The community of Boston Bar, on the east side of the Fraser, is under evacuation alert.
The Boo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/more-evacuation-orders-for-brunswick-creek-fire-in-fraser-canyon/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/more-evacuation-orders-for-brunswick-creek-fire-in-fraser-canyon/ Canada was eliminated from the World Cup Saturday (July 4) after losing 3-0 to Morocco.
Canada’s Alistair Johnston, Stephen Eustáquio and Richie Laryea spoke to the media after the match.
Johnston said he hoped that Canadians could be proud of the soccer they saw the team play during the World Cup.
“They saw a Canadian team that was not afraid of anyone, that played how I think we always wan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-5-canada-amp-paraguay-eliminated-from-world-cup/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-5-canada-amp-paraguay-eliminated-from-world-cup/ James Butler rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, leading the B.C. Lions to a 36-24 win over the Edmonton Elks in CFL action Saturday at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna.
It was the first win of the season for the Lions (1-3), who have played their last two ‘home’ games in Kelowna with soccer’s World Cup taking precedence at BC Place.
Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 320 yards and a TD for the Lions. Zander Horvath also had a pair of touchdowns, one on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-lions-earn-1st-win-of-cfl-season-dumping-edmonton-elks-36-24-in-kelowna/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-lions-earn-1st-win-of-cfl-season-dumping-edmonton-elks-36-24-in-kelowna/ Several people took to social media Saturday evening to report a large plume of smoke in the hills above Westside Road.
The Brunswick Creek fire was first reported on July 2 and is now estimated at 100 hectares and is burning out of control.
The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for approximately four properties on Chaumox Road, north of North Bend in Electoral Area]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/smoke-from-wildfire-near-boston-bar-fills-okanagan-skies/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/smoke-from-wildfire-near-boston-bar-fills-okanagan-skies/ According to West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund, crews responded to the area at about 5:30 p.m. as flames were quickly spreading right off the highway.
The fire was located near Bridge Hill and grew to about 300 feet by 75 feet, said Brolund.
“Crews were able to quickly knock down the fire despite heavy winds in the area, and it is now considered out,” he said.
The cause of the blaze is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quickly-growing-grass-fire-extinguished-off-highway-97-in-west-kelowna/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quickly-growing-grass-fire-extinguished-off-highway-97-in-west-kelowna/ MS Bike – Chilliwack will start at Chilliwack Heritage Park on Saturday, July 11 and will end the following day at the same location.
The event will bring hundreds of cyclists and supporters of the multiple sclerosis community to the area.
There are three different routes – 30 km, 60 km, and 100 km on the first day – and then everyone rides a 37-kilome]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cyclists-aim-to-raise-130000-for-multiple-sclerosis-during-chilliwack-fundraiser/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cyclists-aim-to-raise-130000-for-multiple-sclerosis-during-chilliwack-fundraiser/ Canada went up against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup match on Saturday, July 4.
Folks gathered at Central Community Park in Chilliwack to watch it on the big screen.
The game was scoreless going into the second half. Morocco scored within minutes of the second half, and then again with eight minutes remaining, making it 2-0 for Morocco.
The free event was hos]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-sea-of-red-and-white-as-100s-gather-for-world-cup-watch-party-in-chilliwack/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-sea-of-red-and-white-as-100s-gather-for-world-cup-watch-party-in-chilliwack/ If you’re a half-full optimist, it was the country’s best showing at a World Cup ever, with wins on home soil, a hat trick and 6-0 victory and knockout round win.
Morocco awaits the winner of the France-Paraguay game, which takes place later today in Philadelphia.
Alphonso Davies didn’t see action.
12:07 p.m.
Canadian players salute fans and coach Jesse Marsch preparing to give p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-loses-3-0-to-morocco-ending-2026-world-cup-journey/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-loses-3-0-to-morocco-ending-2026-world-cup-journey/ Another corner for Canada, but again, no goal.
11:54 a.m.
Eight minutes of extra time being added. Canada has to score quickly.
11:50 a.m.
Subs for both sides, Jonathan Osorio and Jayden Nelson in, Sigur and Buchanan out. Samir El Mourabet and Marwane Saadane in for Morocco, Ounahi and Issa Diop out.
11:45 a.m.
Morocco scores to go up 2-0 with less than eight minutes left – Ounahi with another goal.
11:43 a.m.
Buchanan blasts one on Morocco goal. Corner.
11:42 a.m.
Canada subbin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-down-2-0-to-morocco-quarter-final-berth-slipping-away/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-down-2-0-to-morocco-quarter-final-berth-slipping-away/ Morocco subbing in Chemsdine Talbi for El Khannouss, Sofyan Amrabat for Ayyoub Bouaddi. Canada subs in Cyle Larin for Oluwaseyi.
11:21 a.m.
Yet another corner for Canada with its captain taking. The seventh of the game
11:18 a.m.
Morocco really pouring it on. About to take a corner, but no goal.
11:13 a.m.
After De Fougerolles yellow-carded, Ounahi scores for Morocco, 1-0.
11:09 a.m.
Second half starts. Canada with same players on as in first.
10:52 a.m.
At halftime, it’s 0-0. Canada h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-down-1-0-to-morocco-with-quarter-final-berth-on-the-line/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-down-1-0-to-morocco-with-quarter-final-berth-on-the-line/ Starting 11 announced, which includes Burnaby’s own Niko Sigur and also Max Crépeau, Richie Laryea, Moïse Bombito, Luc De Fougerolles, Alistair Johnston, Stephen Eustáquio (wearing captain’s armband), Ali Ahmed, Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi.
Alphonso Davies not included, but is expected to see action. Derek Cornelius out with muscle injury, according to reports.Today’s starters, presented by @GE_Appliances Max in-between the sticks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-battles-morocco-for-quarter-final-berth/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-battles-morocco-for-quarter-final-berth/ Today is a big day for Canada at the 2026 World Cup, as it is the first time the men’s team has advanced into the round of 16.
Canada is aiming to be the 5th CONCACAF team to reach the quarter-finals, after Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico and the USA.
Canada will play against Morocco at 10 a.m. PT in Houston, Texas.
The last time Canada and Morocco met in the World Cup was in 2022 during the group stage, when M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-4-canada-set-to-take-on-morocco-at-10-am-pt/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-4-canada-set-to-take-on-morocco-at-10-am-pt/ Usoff Tsao, Area A (Wells Gray Country) director with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, shared some comments on the proposed pipeline project and some information he received from a Trans Mountain representative.
“The feedback so far from myself and residents who]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wells-gray-country-director-probes-trans-mountain-pipeline-proposal/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wells-gray-country-director-probes-trans-mountain-pipeline-proposal/ It was one year ago on July 4, that Bailey McCourt died following a brazen daytime attack allegedly carried out by her estranged ex-husband.
Police were called to Mill Creek Crossing at Enterprise Way and Spall Rd. around 12:4]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/remembering-kelownas-bailey-mccourt-legacy-lives-on-in-bill-c-225/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/remembering-kelownas-bailey-mccourt-legacy-lives-on-in-bill-c-225/ “I’ll be the first MLA in 10 years who’s been on the government bench in my riding, and that’s going to be great for my community and for my constituents,” she told the Western News. “It wasn’t something I did lightly, but I feel great about the decision, and I know that it’s going to be nothing but g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/its-whats-best-for-my-constituents-mla-boultbee-explains-decision-to-join-bc-ndp/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/its-whats-best-for-my-constituents-mla-boultbee-explains-decision-to-join-bc-ndp/ The Kelowna Fire Department responded to multiple calls at 2:30 p.m. for a fast spreading fire near Spall Road and Clement Avenue.
Upon arrival, crews found a rank two grass fire estimated to be 100 feet by 200 feet and spreading toward the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.
The fire was quickly contained and crews remained on scene to put up a fire guard and extinguish hot spots.A wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quick-response-by-kelowna-fire-department-snuffs-suspicious-grass-fire/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quick-response-by-kelowna-fire-department-snuffs-suspicious-grass-fire/ Findlay, backed by her caucus, spoke to reporters at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre in the second media scrum since her May 30 leadership race victory.
“We know our purpose, know what we intend to do, what we want to do,” Findlay said. “We’re going to be talking to constit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-conservative-leader-findlay-emphasizes-party-unity-following-caucus-retreat/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-conservative-leader-findlay-emphasizes-party-unity-following-caucus-retreat/ As a member of Team Canada for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Ikeda and nine other Canadian gymnasts will test their skills across 14 different events.
The teen athlete comes from a long line of accomplished gymnasts, but this will be his first time competing at a Commonwealth Games, making him one of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-father-and-son-gymnasts-representing-canada-at-commonwealth-games/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-father-and-son-gymnasts-representing-canada-at-commonwealth-games/ The wildfire, which is now 14 hectares, was discovered on July 2. B.C. Wildfire lists it as out of control.
It’s believed to be human caused.
B.C. Wildfire Service says its crews are currently helping the Boston Bar Fire Department respond to the fire. Along with the fire department, there are two initial attack crews, two unit crews and two response officers.
There a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/evacuation-alert-issued-for-wildfire-north-of-boston-bar/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/evacuation-alert-issued-for-wildfire-north-of-boston-bar/ On the one hand, it does not require chopping down a giant swath of forest and lifting the moratorium on oil tankers docking on B.C.’s North Coast, as a northern route would.
But it’s still an oil pipeline that would be more than 1,000 kilometres long.
“The decision to uphold the North Coast tanker b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mixed-emotions-from-bc-environmental-groups-on-albertas-pipeline-proposal/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mixed-emotions-from-bc-environmental-groups-on-albertas-pipeline-proposal/ The court heard Tricia Monsalud assaulted Danica Ricci between Feb. 27, 2025 and March 1, 2025. They had been in a relationship since 2023.
Judge Michael Libby in his reasons for sentence noted that a suspended sentence would result in a criminal record whereas a conditional discharge “that later becomes absolute through complia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-judge-grants-conditional-discharge-to-woman-who-assaulted-her-girlfriend/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-judge-grants-conditional-discharge-to-woman-who-assaulted-her-girlfriend/ In a press conference on Thursday, July 2, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced what they call a nation-building project that they hope will bring over $200 billion in direct investments to Canada, create over 175,000 jobs and help connect Alberta oil to global markets.
They announced that the proposed pi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/all-hands-on-deck-clearwater-mayor-responds-to-new-possible-oil-pipeline-in-town/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/all-hands-on-deck-clearwater-mayor-responds-to-new-possible-oil-pipeline-in-town/ Steven McVarnock, born in 1961, was charged with assault with a weapon and assault Aug. 20, 2025, related to an incident that took place in Hagensborg July 29 of that year.
McVarnock appeared virtually from Bella Coola in Robson Square Provincial Court July 3, and entered a guilty plea on the assault with weapon charge.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-bc-rcmp-supt-pleads-guilty-to-assault-with-weapon/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-bc-rcmp-supt-pleads-guilty-to-assault-with-weapon/ May had been a particularly fruitful month for townhouse sellers, with these homes seeing an increase in both sales numbers and benchmark prices.
However, this all changed in June, as townhouses were the only one of the three property types to decline in the number of sales, with townhomes also undergoing the biggest drop in benchmark prices.
On the other hand, apa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-condos-become-more-in-demand-even-as-prices-rise/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-condos-become-more-in-demand-even-as-prices-rise/ The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. announced on Friday (July 2) that the B.C. Prosecution Service (BCPS) had not approved charges in the case.
The IIO reported in October 2024 that it had completed its investigation of the incident and had referred the file to BCPS for the consideration of charges.
The incident took place just befor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-charges-for-abbotsford-officer-after-mans-larynx-fractured-during-arrest/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-charges-for-abbotsford-officer-after-mans-larynx-fractured-during-arrest/ According to Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Mountain Institution was locked down from June 26 to July 3 for an exceptional search, during which contraband and unauthorized items were found. Seized items included homemade weapons, two cell phones and cannabis concentrate.
“The Correctional Service of Canad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cell-phones-cannabis-seized-during-search-of-agassiz-prison/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cell-phones-cannabis-seized-during-search-of-agassiz-prison/ The medium-sized, slender owl made its journey in a plastic-covered pet carrier on Friday, July 3, by Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. to the city in B.C.’s Lower Mainland, where it was anticipated to be picked up by a volunteer who would take it to the OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
It was found a few days earlier by a paramedic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/owl-found-on-side-of-williams-lake-road-transported-to-rehabilitation-society/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/owl-found-on-side-of-williams-lake-road-transported-to-rehabilitation-society/ Cochrane is set to headline the live entertainment for Canada’s Great Kitchen Party All-Star Invitational on Sept. 29 at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Victoria resident and 2008 Olympic gold medallist Adam Kreek will serve as the emcee for the regional culinary qualifier.
The event is a part of the 20th anniversary season for the organization.
“]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/tom-cochrane-to-headline-bc-stop-of-national-culinary-championship/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/tom-cochrane-to-headline-bc-stop-of-national-culinary-championship/ According to a corporate report from Surrey’s engineering manager Scott Neuman and public safety manager Brian Edwards, with the water restrictions currently in place Surrey’s residential consumption “remains consistent with regional average]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-report-says-citys-per-capita-water-use-consistent-with-region-average/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-report-says-citys-per-capita-water-use-consistent-with-region-average/ The move comes less than two months after the B.C. Conservative Party stripped Boultbee of her party membership, following her vote to send a BC NDP bill on Freedom of Information requests to the committee stage for review and debate.
The announcement of Boultbee joining the NDP also comes on the same day the B.C. Conservative Cauc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/penticton-summerland-mla-boultbee-joins-ebys-bc-ndp/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/penticton-summerland-mla-boultbee-joins-ebys-bc-ndp/ The deal carries a base salary of $850,000 USD, with up to $1.15 million USD available in performance bonuses.
“Jamie’s leadership and commitment to this organization is truly unmatched, and he has helped define our culture,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said in a team release.
“He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-jamie-benn-signs-one-year-extension-with-dallas-stars/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-jamie-benn-signs-one-year-extension-with-dallas-stars/ The project will see the advanced aluminum patrol vessels designed through a joint venture between Ocean Pacific Marine and Camarc Design, the internationally recognized Scottish naval architecture firm whose high-speed patrol vessel designs are in service with p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-firm-awarded-747-million-rcmp-patrol-vessel-contract/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-firm-awarded-747-million-rcmp-patrol-vessel-contract/ The Ministry of Transportation states in a press release that the northbound and southbound median lanes will be closed, reducing the structure to two lanes in each direction.
The closures are necessary to complete deck modifications that are part of the Fraser Valley Highway 1 corridor improvement project, the ministry says.
The lane reductions will be in place 24/]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lane-reduction-planned-for-clearbrook-road-overpass-in-abbotsford/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lane-reduction-planned-for-clearbrook-road-overpass-in-abbotsford/ The Abbotsford Police Department reported in a social media post that the incident took place just after 10 a.m. on Friday, June 26.
A woman reported she had been walking along a sidewalk in the 30800 block of Maclure Road when she was approached by an unknown man, who ignited a lighter in her face before starting the fire.
The woman was shaken by the incident,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/repeat-offender-charged-in-abbotsford-with-setting-bushes-on-fire/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/repeat-offender-charged-in-abbotsford-with-setting-bushes-on-fire/ WORLD CUP FEVER: Go anywhere in downtown Vancouver and you’ll see them wandering around. Fans wearing the colours of any country that is playing here or even participating in the World Cup. Of course, the biggest contingent is the one that represents Canada and the atmosphere for the two games our National Team played at BC Place – or ‘Vancouver Stadium’ – was unbelievable.
There was plenty of boasting on social m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/the-moj-11th-version-of-golf-shootout-a-huge-success-in-kelowna/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/the-moj-11th-version-of-golf-shootout-a-huge-success-in-kelowna/ The Blue Jays and Jays Care Foundation are donating $50,000 to the Lambrick Park Baseball and Softball Academy. The funds are part of the Jays Care First Pitch Fund, distributing $300,000 across Canada to celebrate the franchise’s 50th season.The local academy was selected for the financial boost by former major league outfielder and 2004 Lambr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/put-on-the-map-blue-jays-gift-50k-to-saanich-baseball-softball-academy/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/put-on-the-map-blue-jays-gift-50k-to-saanich-baseball-softball-academy/ The Blue Jays and Jays Care Foundation are donating $50,000 to the Lambrick Park Baseball and Softball Academy. The funds are part of the Jays Care First Pitch Fund, distributing $300,000 across Canada to celebrate the franchise’s 50th season.The local academy was selected for the financial boost by former major league outfielder and 2004 Lambr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/put-on-the-map-blue-jays-gift-50k-to-victoria-baseball-softball-academy/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/put-on-the-map-blue-jays-gift-50k-to-victoria-baseball-softball-academy/ The proposed pipeline runs through southern British Columbia, largely following the existing Trans Mountain pipeline corridor to a deep-water, VLCC-capable port terminal on B.C.’s southwest coast.
To facilitate this project, Alberta’s government will enter into a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alberta-government-submits-west-coast-pipeline-application/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alberta-government-submits-west-coast-pipeline-application/ The proposed pipeline runs through southern British Columbia, largely following the existing Trans Mountain pipeline corridor to a deep-water, VLCC-capable port terminal on B.C.’s southwest coast.
To facilitate this project, Alberta’s government will enter into a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/albert-government-submits-west-coast-pipeline-application/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/albert-government-submits-west-coast-pipeline-application/ At approximately 9:48 p.m., Langley RCMP received reports of a man in distress near Park Avenue and Douglas Crescent.
Frontline officers, along with paramedics from the British Columbia Ambulance Service and firefighters from the Langley Fire Rescue Service, responded to the area and located a 75-year-old Langley resident suffering from serious injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/75-year-old-in-critical-condition-attacked-canada-day-in-langley/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/75-year-old-in-critical-condition-attacked-canada-day-in-langley/ The mini tournament capped off a development camp in Abbotsford, which included 25 players hoping to skate for the Canucks in the upcoming season.
Included among the group was the third overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, Caleb Malhotra, who is also the son of new Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra.
In addition to running various shooting,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-vancouver-canucks-draftees-get-first-taste-of-action-at-abbotsford-camp/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-vancouver-canucks-draftees-get-first-taste-of-action-at-abbotsford-camp/ That’s what Clayton Hill told a bandmate during a 2006 fill-in gig in Quesnel, moments before floundering his way through the classic rock staple We’re Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time). Less than a day later, he got a phone call on his Nokia that would change his life, an invitation to audition as the new drummer for Trooper, one of Canada’s most enduring rock bands.
Hil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/campbell-riverite-goes-from-local-mascot-to-trooper-drummer/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/campbell-riverite-goes-from-local-mascot-to-trooper-drummer/ Communications manager Angelika Dawson said the agency was looking for creative ways to celebrate the theme and came up with the idea of commissioning an original song.
Dawson knew that the organization’s IT manager, Ray Klassen, is a songwriter, writing under the name Ornery Pilgrim. She also knows musician and recording artist Scott C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/recording-project-an-act-of-kindness-for-communitas-in-abbotsford/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/recording-project-an-act-of-kindness-for-communitas-in-abbotsford/ According to the Independent Investigations Office, preliminary information provided by RCMP states that around 9:15 p.m. on June 27, 2026, officers responded to a call about a man on the roof of a building near the intersection of Briar Avenue and 5th Street.
Police arrived and located the man, who was in possession of we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-dead-after-cranbrook-arrest-police-watchdog-investigating/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-dead-after-cranbrook-arrest-police-watchdog-investigating/ With credit for time served, Sihota has 874 days left to serve.
Judge Reginald Harris also ordered Sihota, a 41-year-old heavy duty mechanic, to pay to victims Stacey Johnson $26,845.98 and Krystle Zimmer $12,543.07 in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-judge-sets-4-year-sentence-for-driving-rampage-that-led-to-13-crashes-9-victims-injured/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-judge-sets-4-year-sentence-for-driving-rampage-that-led-to-13-crashes-9-victims-injured/ “Today is a good day,” said Chief Marilyn Slett of the Heiltsuk Nation, one of six in the alliance. “As our coastal communities, we are very pleased to hear that the North Coast will remain protected from the threat of an oil spill.”
Earlier in the d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/coastal-first-nations-alliance-praises-new-deal-to-uphold-north-coast-tanker-ban/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/coastal-first-nations-alliance-praises-new-deal-to-uphold-north-coast-tanker-ban/ The notice of claim was filed in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on June 19 against the owner of the 2004 Honda Civic, Damanveer Singh.
On Jan. 20, Surrey Police responded to a call of a shooting in the 7200-block of King George Boulevard around 4:30 a.m. Police found that a business and several vehicles had been damaged by]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-civil-forfeiture-seeks-to-seize-vehicle-linked-to-surrey-extortion-shooting/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-civil-forfeiture-seeks-to-seize-vehicle-linked-to-surrey-extortion-shooting/ Richmond RCMP say the search efforts are continuing Thursday (July 2) with the RCMP’s Underwater Recovery Team and West Coast Marine Services to locate the vessel that sank near Roberts Bank on June 28.
Police say crews are using SONAR technology to search underwater
However, conditions in the water have been “challenging, making the search slower and more difficult.”
A sl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/search-continues-for-boat-that-capsized-of-coast-of-richmond-leaving-6-dead/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/search-continues-for-boat-that-capsized-of-coast-of-richmond-leaving-6-dead/ Deputy Premier and Attorney General of British Columbia Niki Sharma made the announcement during a visit to Smithers this morning (June 23).
She said the new initiative is a response to a lot of municipalities and small businesses that have been saying that chronic property offenders are a problem.
Dubbed the Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative (CPOII), Sharma said the program aims to target chr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-attorney-general-announces-chronic-property-offenders-program/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-attorney-general-announces-chronic-property-offenders-program/ Iraj Mozaffari is facing 10 counts, including three counts of sexual interference of a person under 16, two counts of touching a young person for sexual purpose and five counts of sexual assault, North Vancouver RCMP announced Thursday (July 2).
The offences are alleged to have occurred between January 2016 and December 2024.
North Vancouver]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/north-vancouver-volleyball-coach-charged-with-multiple-sexual-offences/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/north-vancouver-volleyball-coach-charged-with-multiple-sexual-offences/ Canada Basketball announced the 2026 class on Thursday (July 2) in a news release. Kleindienst will be recognized alongside nine others at a live induction ceremony in New Brunswick in August.
The Heritage Park Secondary alumna boasts a long list of accomplishments from her basketball career.
“Through her sustained excellence, international achievements, and unwavering commit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/missions-teresa-kleindienst-to-be-inducted-into-canada-basketballs-hall-of-fame/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/missions-teresa-kleindienst-to-be-inducted-into-canada-basketballs-hall-of-fame/ The union issued the 72-hour strike notice to the employer – the provincial government – on Monday, noting that job action would begin Thursday, July 2 at 12:01 p.m.
The union says its now beginning targeted job action at worksites across the province.
That means beginning Thursday nurses will no longer perform non-nursing duties, which the union says will allows nurses to “focus on the work they were trained to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-begin-job-action-following-72-hour-strike-notice/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-begin-job-action-following-72-hour-strike-notice/ Correctional Service Canada (CSC) said that the assailants have been identified and appropriate action as been taken. No CSC staff members or other inmates were injured during either incident.The Agassiz RCMP are investigating the incidents.“The safety and security of institutions, their staff, and the public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/two-inmates-assaulted-in-agassiz-area-prison/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/two-inmates-assaulted-in-agassiz-area-prison/ The collision happened in heavy traffic westbound on Highway 1 near East 1st Avenue in Vancouver on June 18 at 9:22 a.m.
A BC Highway Patrol officer was passed by a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle on the right shoulder. When the police officer activated his lights and siren, a blue pickup tru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-chilliwack-motorcyclist-crashes-in-vancouver-after-passing-rcmp-on-shoulder/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-chilliwack-motorcyclist-crashes-in-vancouver-after-passing-rcmp-on-shoulder/ McCallum, the former mayor leading the Safe Surrey Coalition into the October 17 civic election, says city hall has]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-mayor-brenda-locke-denies-bailing-out-developer-on-arena-deal/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-mayor-brenda-locke-denies-bailing-out-developer-on-arena-deal/ “We will not be going to court to fight a pipeline project,” B.C. Premier David Eby said in Vancouver on Thursday, July 2. “Instead, we will ensure we fulfill our constitutional obligations in good faith.”
“Pipelines are fed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-feds-agree-to-keep-north-coast-tanker-ban-but-still-clear-way-for-new-pipeline/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-feds-agree-to-keep-north-coast-tanker-ban-but-still-clear-way-for-new-pipeline/ The event was held by the Abbotsford Hospice and Grief Support Society (AHGSS) at Tuscan Farm Garden.
The gentle music of a harpist welcomed guests to the site.
Mayor Ross Siemens was among those in attendance, joining community members in recognizing the importance of remembering those who have touched their lives.
Each participant released a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-memorial-butterfly-release-held-in-abbotsford/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-memorial-butterfly-release-held-in-abbotsford/ New Westminster Police Department received a report from someone who described seeing what appeared to be a grenade at Ryall Park inside the dog park area around 10 a.m. on July 1, police said in a news release Thursday (July 2).
Officers used a drone and searched the area. The suspicious object was found and determined to be a butane lighter in the shape of a grenade.
&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lighter-shaped-like-grenade-leads-to-police-search-at-new-westminster-park/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lighter-shaped-like-grenade-leads-to-police-search-at-new-westminster-park/ Lifesaving Society’s B.C. and Yukon branch says – by its count – there have been 27 drowning deaths so far in the province in 2026.
Lenea Grace, executive director of the society, said there has been a recent spike in drownings in B.C., pointing to a recent reported drowning on Okanagan Lake on June 29 and the presumed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/british-columbians-reminded-to-use-life-jackets-amid-recent-drowning-deaths/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/british-columbians-reminded-to-use-life-jackets-amid-recent-drowning-deaths/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gardens-can-solve-food-and-health-crisis/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gardens-can-solve-food-and-health-crisis/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-abbotsford-celebrates-canada-day/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-abbotsford-celebrates-canada-day/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-2-england-usa-and-belgium-all-advance-to-the-round-of-16/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-2-england-usa-and-belgium-all-advance-to-the-round-of-16/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-2-england-usa-and-belgium-advance-to-the-round-of-16/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-july-2-england-usa-and-belgium-advance-to-the-round-of-16/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/what-to-expect-and-do-in-the-first-4-weeks-with-a-puppy/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/what-to-expect-and-do-in-the-first-4-weeks-with-a-puppy/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/three-year-old-battling-cancer-makes-memories-at-aldergrove-zoo/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/three-year-old-battling-cancer-makes-memories-at-aldergrove-zoo/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hands-across-the-border-bc-resident-co-writes-song-honouring-canada-us-bond/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hands-across-the-border-bc-resident-co-writes-song-honouring-canada-us-bond/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-kelowna-rocket-back-for-3rd-stint-with-vancouver-canucks/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-kelowna-rocket-back-for-3rd-stint-with-vancouver-canucks/ 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.
It&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-highway-1-westbound-between-chilliwack-hope-down-to-1-lane-after-crash/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-highway-1-westbound-between-chilliwack-hope-down-to-1-lane-after-crash/ 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.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crash-involving-moving-truck-closes-highway-1-westbound-between-chilliwack-hope/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crash-involving-moving-truck-closes-highway-1-westbound-between-chilliwack-hope/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/blue-jays-pitcher-future-hall-of-famer-to-make-start-for-vancouver-canadians-report-2/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/blue-jays-pitcher-future-hall-of-famer-to-make-start-for-vancouver-canadians-report-2/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/blue-jays-pitcher-future-hall-of-famer-to-make-start-for-vancouver-canadians-report/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/blue-jays-pitcher-future-hall-of-famer-to-make-start-for-vancouver-canadians-report/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/motorcycle-rider-airlifted-to-hospital-after-crash-in-abbotsford/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/motorcycle-rider-airlifted-to-hospital-after-crash-in-abbotsford/ 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.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by BC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/victoria-golfer-captures-pair-of-bc-championship-titles-in-chilliwack/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/victoria-golfer-captures-pair-of-bc-championship-titles-in-chilliwack/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/private-bus-flips-after-collision-with-car-in-abbotsford/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/private-bus-flips-after-collision-with-car-in-abbotsford/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/registration-still-open-for-pga-qualifier-in-harrison-mills/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/registration-still-open-for-pga-qualifier-in-harrison-mills/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/couple-cares-for-pets-left-behind-during-fort-simpson-nwt-wildfire/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/couple-cares-for-pets-left-behind-during-fort-simpson-nwt-wildfire/ 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?
READ MORE:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quiz-a-time-to-celebrate-canada/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quiz-a-time-to-celebrate-canada/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/soil-washing-facility-opens-in-chilliwack-first-of-its-kind-in-north-america/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/soil-washing-facility-opens-in-chilliwack-first-of-its-kind-in-north-america/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/yukon-minerals-work-still-under-review-despite-federal-announcement/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/yukon-minerals-work-still-under-review-despite-federal-announcement/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-riding-coach-found-guilty-of-sex-crimes-child-luring/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-riding-coach-found-guilty-of-sex-crimes-child-luring/ ​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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/federal-funding-boosts-okanagan-food-rescue-project/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/federal-funding-boosts-okanagan-food-rescue-project/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/17k-hotdogs-consumed-vancouver-by-the-numbers-as-fifa-world-cup-hits-halfway-mark/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/17k-hotdogs-consumed-vancouver-by-the-numbers-as-fifa-world-cup-hits-halfway-mark/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fast-and-furious-bc-motorcyclist-wins-appeal-in-dangerous-driving-sentence/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fast-and-furious-bc-motorcyclist-wins-appeal-in-dangerous-driving-sentence/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/erma-k-braun/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/erma-k-braun/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fortisbc-volunteers-make-upgrades-to-abbotsfords-cyrus-centre/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fortisbc-volunteers-make-upgrades-to-abbotsfords-cyrus-centre/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/joseph-joe-emery-tompkins/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/joseph-joe-emery-tompkins/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-valley-canada-day-cycling-tour-trims-back/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-valley-canada-day-cycling-tour-trims-back/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crown-delivers-closing-submissions-in-bc-double-murder-trial/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crown-delivers-closing-submissions-in-bc-double-murder-trial/ That’s why Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma recently announced that Dormick Park Elementary would receive 145 new seats.
This marks a massive expansion for the elementary school, which had a student population of 276 in the 2025/26 school year.
The number of students enrolled at Dormick Park Elementary has remained fairly steady since 2020, but this add]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-school-increases-student-capacity-by-50/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-school-increases-student-capacity-by-50/ Jess and Janet Jeon, whose parents own Rancher’s Restaurant, a Shell gas station and an RV campground, have started a GoFundMe to rebuild the family-owned businesses.
Last June, an RV caught fire at the Bridal Falls Shell station. When firefighters arrived, the gas bar was fully engulfed and the fire had spread to the store adjacent to the pumps. A total of 33 firefighters fought the bla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/family-raising-funds-to-rebuild-bridal-falls-centre-in-chilliwack/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/family-raising-funds-to-rebuild-bridal-falls-centre-in-chilliwack/ The Habs drafted defenceman Cooper Cleaves, 20, a native of Riverside, CT, from Dartmouth College in the third round of the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft Saturday, June 27, in Buffalo.
Cleaves was selected 93rd overall.
He played 10 games in the B.C. Hockey League with the Snakes in 23-24 alongside older brother Hank, who is a junior at Dartmouth. He scored one goal.
In 2024-25,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/habs-high-on-former-vernon-vipers-defenceman/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/habs-high-on-former-vernon-vipers-defenceman/ The festivities take place at McLeod Athletic Park at 5678 216 St., running from noon to 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1.
The event will be fairly similar to last year’s, with a few tweaks, said Kevin Muirhead, manager of parks services and events for the Township.
One of the biggest differences people will notice]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fireworks-display-returns-at-langley-township-canada-day-event/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fireworks-display-returns-at-langley-township-canada-day-event/ Bowinn Ma was in Langley on June 30 to announce 33 new classrooms, including one school upgrade and five new modular additions, to be built in communities around the province.
Two of those will be in Langley. Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary, which opened in 2021, will get a modular ad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-more-modular-classrooms-planned-for-schools-in-langley-and-around-bc/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-more-modular-classrooms-planned-for-schools-in-langley-and-around-bc/ Inmate Ernest Egon Jensen, who was serving an indeterminate life sentence for second-degree murder for over three decades, was discovered missing during the noon count on Sunday (June 28).
The missing prisoner was reported to West Shore RCMP shortly before 1 p.m., who immediately dispatched patrols to the area of the institution, including air]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-prisoner-escape-sparks-safety-questions-from-community/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-prisoner-escape-sparks-safety-questions-from-community/ On Tuesday (June 23), surgical teams successfully performed the hospital’s first robotic-assisted procedure using the da Vinci Xi system, marking an important milestone for patients, families, and care teams, a Fraser Health release said, noting the technology means people in Surrey and beyond now have greater access to advanced, minimally invasive surgical care.
“The launch of Fras]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/first-robotic-assisted-surgery-a-success-at-surrey-memorial-hospital/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/first-robotic-assisted-surgery-a-success-at-surrey-memorial-hospital/ Dimitri Nelson Hyacinth was charged with second-degree murder on May 3, 2024, after Sohi was stabbed on White Rock’s waterfront promenade on the night of April 23, 2024 — the second of two stabbings in the city that week.
Hyacinth is also facing aggravated assault charges in connection w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/white-rock-stabbing-accused-elects-for-trial-by-judge-jury-in-supreme-court/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/white-rock-stabbing-accused-elects-for-trial-by-judge-jury-in-supreme-court/ The group’s debut album, The Fallout, was released nearly 25 years ago and included some of the band’s biggest hits.
To celebrate this milestone, the band has announced a 25th-anniversary tour, which includes a stop in Abbotsford later this year.
View this post on In]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-rock-band-revives-2000s-hits-with-25th-anniversary-show-in-abbotsford/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-rock-band-revives-2000s-hits-with-25th-anniversary-show-in-abbotsford/ Three matches were played Monday including Netherlands vs. Morocco, the battle of most interest to soccer-mad Canadians.
Morocco won in Monterrey to earn a Round of 16 clash with our Canadian men this Saturday morning (July 4) in Houston, 10 a.m. start Pacific time.
Ranked sixth in the world, Morocco are soccer giants compared to 30th-ranked Canada, who’ll be underdogs in Texas.
In other Round of 32 acti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-30-canada-to-face-6-ranked-morocco-in-round-of-16-match-saturday/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-30-canada-to-face-6-ranked-morocco-in-round-of-16-match-saturday/ The guide claimed to have glimpsed an automobile underwater, however, fellow rafters reportedly refused to believe it.
But the truth quickly surfaced that someone had driven a vehicle off the Trans-Canada Highway into the river.
“We were never notified about the vehicle,” Apex owner-operator Ralph Koerber reco]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sunken-vehicle-surfaces-surprise-for-rafters-in-bc-interior-river/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sunken-vehicle-surfaces-surprise-for-rafters-in-bc-interior-river/ That beat will be dropped by Public Enemy on the beaches of Penticton this August.
The New York hip-hop group formed in 1985 by Chuck D and Flavor Flav are preforming as part of the True Rhythm Festival.
Also featured in the festival’s lineup are G-Eazy, Collie Buddz, Honestav, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Bedouin Soundclash and Kelowna’s DJ Invisible.
True Rhythm is a celebration of culture, connection, and creativity, “br]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bring-the-noise-this-summer-in-penticton-with-true-rhythm-festival/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bring-the-noise-this-summer-in-penticton-with-true-rhythm-festival/ Sebastien Devrainne, originally from France, has spent the past week sitting in a Kelowna, B.C. Supreme Court for alleged crimes against a former student dating back more than a decade.
Defence lawyers argued that there has been no evidence to prove that a sexual relationship of any kind took place between Devrainne and the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-riding-coachs-fate-left-to-jury-for-alleged-sex-crimes-child-luring/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-riding-coachs-fate-left-to-jury-for-alleged-sex-crimes-child-luring/ The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) provided an update about the wildfire on Monday, June 29, at 4:19 p.m.
The fire (number K70659), was discovered on June 24 and remains out of control and sized at 50 hectares. The suspected cause of the fire is lightning.
BCWS provided a detailed response update on June 29.
They say the wildfire is about nine kilometres south of Lillooet an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-south-of-lillooet-burns-in-dangerous-terrain-being-monitored-bcws/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-south-of-lillooet-burns-in-dangerous-terrain-being-monitored-bcws/ Maddy Cros]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-attorney-general-joins-williams-lake-mothers-call-for-child-online-safety/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-attorney-general-joins-williams-lake-mothers-call-for-child-online-safety/ Almost 15 years to the day after testing how effective a helicopter could be dropping water on hot spots at night, the Wesley Ridge fire broke out betw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/progress-2026-coulson-aviations-night-vision-firefighting-helped-battle-summer-fires-on-vancouver-island/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/progress-2026-coulson-aviations-night-vision-firefighting-helped-battle-summer-fires-on-vancouver-island/ In a statement released just after 2 p.m. today (June 29), CSC said Jensen was found “in the ocean off the coast of Metchosin.”
West Shore RCMP said Jensen’s body was recovered near the shoreline along William Head Institution by the RCMP West Coast Marine Services alongside Metchosin Fire Department.
“Yesterday, CSC followed escape protocols and issued]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/escaped-inmate-from-bc-prison-found-dead/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/escaped-inmate-from-bc-prison-found-dead/ Two pedestrians were hit by a truck on a rural property Saturday shortly before 12 p.m.
Despite immediate first aid provided by youth witnesses and efforts of paramedics when they arrived, a 15-year-old Lumby youth died.
A second youth, who was also struck by the pick-up, was transported to hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the pick-up truck fled the scene but was later located by police.
“T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/truck-incident-kills-lumby-youth/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/truck-incident-kills-lumby-youth/ The Harrison Festival of the Arts begins on Friday, July 10. Now in its 47th year, the festival is a nine-day multimedia celebration of all things art, from performance to visual to – most prominently – music from all over Canada and the world.
The festival kicks off at noon with a welcoming ceremony, which will include the Sasquatch Dancers of the Sts’ailes First Nation. Harriso]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/the-heat-is-on-harrison-festival-of-the-arts-launches-next-week/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/the-heat-is-on-harrison-festival-of-the-arts-launches-next-week/ Four men and two women remain unaccounted for Monday afternoon, more than a day after the vessel sank near Roberts Bank on Sunday (June 28). Police say they are presumed to have drowned.
Richmond RCMP now say the search has been suspended and search efforts have now shifted to recovery.
It’s believed the boat sank in very deep waters, police say.
The RCMP’s underwater recovery]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/6-presumed-dead-2-still-in-hospital-after-charter-boat-sinks-off-richmond-rcmp/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/6-presumed-dead-2-still-in-hospital-after-charter-boat-sinks-off-richmond-rcmp/ Permitting the case to be relitigated in this way would be an “abuse of process,” the judge found.
“Although Montrose did not have formal notice of the proceeding, it had knowledge of the proceedings, and chose not to apply to be added as [a] party until long after the conclusion of the trial,&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/court-declines-to-reopen-cowichan-tribes-case-to-add-private-landowner-montrose/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/court-declines-to-reopen-cowichan-tribes-case-to-add-private-landowner-montrose/ The lockdown has been in effect since June 26 to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
“The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates,” the CSC stated.
As of press time, visits are suspended unitl the search is completed. Normal operations will resume as soon as the CSC deems it safe to do so.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/agassiz-prison-locked-down-for-exceptional-search/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/agassiz-prison-locked-down-for-exceptional-search/ Union president Adriane Gear announced the job action notice Monday in Burnaby.She said on Thursday, July 2 and 12:01 p.m., the nurses in the province will be in a legal position to begin job action.This comes after 67 per cent of B.C. nurses voted to reject the recently negotiated tentative collective agreement.
The tentative deal was negotiated between]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-union-files-72-hour-strike-notice-to-labour-relations-board/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-union-files-72-hour-strike-notice-to-labour-relations-board/ An individual has died following a possible drowning call on Okanagan Lake late Monday morning.
“Officers, including the General Investigation Support Team, are currently on scene conducting the preliminary investigation,” Kelowna RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Steven Lang told Black Press Media. “The BC Coroner’s Service has been notified and is currently on scene.”
Emergency crews were called to the scene of Poplar Point Drive along Okanagan L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-dead-in-kelowna-following-report-of-a-drowning-on-okanagan-lake/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-dead-in-kelowna-following-report-of-a-drowning-on-okanagan-lake/ On July 4 and 5, both boys and girls teams in the U15, U17, and U19 divisions will compete in the Provincial Regional Championships, with several Fraser Valley teams among them.
The first day of the tournament will be the semi-finals, with the championship matches taking place on Sunday (July 5), where the region with the best overall record wil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/teens-strive-for-rugby-gold-at-provincial-regional-championships-in-abbotsford/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/teens-strive-for-rugby-gold-at-provincial-regional-championships-in-abbotsford/ With Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah cutting towards the edge of the 18-yard box in the 67th minute inside BC Place, the 18-year-old leaned toward his friends. “He’s going to score.”
About 10 seconds later, he did.
It turned out to be the game-winner in Egypt’s 3-1 victory over New Zealand, the country’s first-ever World Cup win, and set off a roar inside the sold-out stadium of 52,497 fans.
“Everybo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/one-with-the-crowd-victoria-youth-find-home-at-the-world-cup/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/one-with-the-crowd-victoria-youth-find-home-at-the-world-cup/ Mainstage is back in Vernon after a successful festival in Fort St. John in 2025.
The annual drama festival returns to the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre from July 6 to 10 with five plays.
Each evening features a different play from a different region of British Columbia.
Produced by Theatre BC, Mainstage is one of the longest-running theatre traditions in Canada, dating back to 1932.
“This exciting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/best-of-bc-theatre-takes-vernon-stage/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/best-of-bc-theatre-takes-vernon-stage/ Thousands of runners filled streets of Vancouver for the event, hosted by Canada Running Series.
Wodak, course record-holder and two-time Canadian Olympic long-distance runner in 2016 and 2020, finished the 21-kilometre route in the first-place time of 1:14:48.
“I love the opportunity to race in my hometown, especially when it’s an ASICS event and Canada Running Series,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surreys-wodak-wins-beneva-vancouver-half-marathon-womens-title/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surreys-wodak-wins-beneva-vancouver-half-marathon-womens-title/ Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced Monday (June 29) the club has acquired the veteran forward from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for future considerations. According to a press release, the Canadiens will also retain 50 per cent of Gallagher’s salary ($6.5M cap hit this season; $4M in base salary).
Also Monday, the Canucks picked up a third-round pick in the 2029 NHL draft (originally belonging to Colorado) for forwa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-canucks-acquire-veteran-forward-brendan-gallagher-from-habs/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-canucks-acquire-veteran-forward-brendan-gallagher-from-habs/ Chilliwack North MLA Heather Maahs will lead the Official Opposition on an interim basis, presumably until Findlay can secure a seat through a byelection. This would require a sitting MLA to step down, and while none have stepped forward yet, there are rumours that several have offered to.
Prince George—North Cariboo MLA]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/findlay-shakes-up-bc-conservative-caucus-leadership-installs-maahs-as-interim-leader/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/findlay-shakes-up-bc-conservative-caucus-leadership-installs-maahs-as-interim-leader/ Mehrer, who works as a “market people manager” for a local restaurant chain, said he believes schools should prepare young people not only to graduate, but to become confident, resilient and engaged members of the community.
“Our schools do far more than teach math or reading,” he said.
“They help shape future leaders, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, heal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/benjamin-mehrer-to-seek-seat-on-abbotsford-board-of-education/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/benjamin-mehrer-to-seek-seat-on-abbotsford-board-of-education/ This pilot project is being done in collaboration with Destination BC and strives to provide a comprehensive analysis of the areas where existing tourism initiatives are lacking.
Included in this project are Tourism Abbotsford, Tourism Chilliwack, Tourism Ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-project-aims-to-identify-weaknesses-in-fraser-valley-tourism/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-project-aims-to-identify-weaknesses-in-fraser-valley-tourism/ According to Netflix in Your Neighbourhood, which lists films and the locations where the movies were filmed, the movie “Remarkably Bright Creatures” was filmed at The Wolf Bar along Lougheed Highway.
The movie was based on the bestselling novel of the same title by Shelby Van Pelt that explores the themes of grief, friendship, and connectio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/oscar-winning-actor-filmed-netflixs-remarkably-bright-creatures-in-maple-ridge/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/oscar-winning-actor-filmed-netflixs-remarkably-bright-creatures-in-maple-ridge/ In a recent Instagram post, the star announced to his 2.5 million followers that he was sitting in the middle of a beautiful park, “outside of a town called Maple Ridge near Vancouver.”
“Shooting a movie called ‘Runaway’. It’s so beautiful out here,” he said in the post.
The star, whose breakout role was in the film franchise “Transformers” as Ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/actor-josh-duhamel-filming-production-in-maple-ridge/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/actor-josh-duhamel-filming-production-in-maple-ridge/ For years, Mark Breslaw drove the same route home from work. Then, one afternoon in November 2023, something happened that he couldn’t explain.
Sitting at a familiar four-way stop on his drive home, Breslaw suddenly didn’t know where he was.
“It was my turn to go and I completely blanked on how I got there, where I was and where home was,” Breslaw recalled.
At first, he blamed stress from his job and didn&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-family-shares-journey-through-younger-onset-alzheimers-diagnosis/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-family-shares-journey-through-younger-onset-alzheimers-diagnosis/ According to a news release from the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) on Monday (June 29), the inmate received treatment and has since returned to Mission Institution.
The incident occurred in the prison’s medium security unit on June 20. Per the release, the injured inmate was evaluated by staff before they were taken to hospital.
Mission RCMP is investigating the assault alongside the prison.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mission-institution-inmate-taken-to-hospital-after-assault/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mission-institution-inmate-taken-to-hospital-after-assault/ According to Abbotsford Police Department’s weekend recap, the driver provided a breath sample more than 2.5 times the legal limit after he was arrested.
Police say a criminal investigation is ongoing.
Overall, the department removed 30 impaired drivers from the road between June 26 and 29.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/impaired-driver-in-abbotsford-flees-hit-and-run-crashes-into-yard/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/impaired-driver-in-abbotsford-flees-hit-and-run-crashes-into-yard/ The single-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Townshipline Road between Glenmore Road and Gladwin Road.
The Abbotsford Police Department said the vehicle was travelling at excessive speed when it lost control and flipped into a ditch. The driver was the lone occupant of the vehicle.
The crash closed Townshipline Road between Gladwin Road and Glenmore]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-person-suffers-serious-non-life-threatening-injuries-in-abbotsford-crash/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-person-suffers-serious-non-life-threatening-injuries-in-abbotsford-crash/ Canada’s historic 1-0 win over South Africa sets up a Round of 16 clash with either Netherlands or Morocco next Saturday morning (July 4) in Houston, 10 a.m. start Pacific time.
The match winner in Monterrey tonight (6 p.m. start) will decide Canada’s next opponent after Stephan Eustaquio played hero with a goal in injury time Sunday in Los Angeles, sending home the South Africans.CANADA HAS SCORED]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-29-canadas-round-of-16-opponent-will-be-known-after-3rd-match-today/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-29-canadas-round-of-16-opponent-will-be-known-after-3rd-match-today/ B.C. RCMP said Sunday evening that six people are unaccounted for as of 7:44 p.m., eight hours after a charter vessel began taking on water around 11:45 a.m. The search is ongoing.
Police say it’s believed that 10 people were on board the vessel when it began taking on water. It was reported to police by another civilian vessel.
A marine search-and-rescue operation was launched by Joint Rescue Coo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/6-people-missing-after-charter-boat-sinks-near-richmond-rcmp-say/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/6-people-missing-after-charter-boat-sinks-near-richmond-rcmp-say/ It was nine days after the Sea Bears handed the Bandits their worst loss of the season in Winnipeg, 114-81.“They whooped us bad in Winnipeg, so we wanted to get some get-back, not even for first place, we just knew we had to get them back for whooping us,&rdquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-take-down-sea-bears/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-take-down-sea-bears/ Black Press Media live World Cup blog for June 28:
Canada will meet South Africa in a round of 32 clash in Los Angeles. It is the first team either club has reached the knockout stage and a spot in the final 16 in on the line.
Either the Netherlands or Morocco will play the winner.Today’s starters, presented by @GE_Appliances Moïse and DC at the backTajon and Liam provide the widthJD and Tani up topLET’S GO #CANMNT pic.twitter.com/YiUt0ADYtz
— CANMNT (@CANMNT_Of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-meets-south-africa-in-round-of-32/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-meets-south-africa-in-round-of-32/ Are we having fun yet, Canada?
2:01 p.m.
”You are Canadian heroes!” an emotional Marsch tells his team.
1:57 p.m.
They’ve done it!!!!!! Canada moves on to the round of 16.
1:51 p.m.
GOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!! A stoppage time laser from Eustáquio beats Williams and it’s 1-0 Canada. Three minutes to go.WE ADVANCE!!!
OUR FIRST WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT STAGE VICTORY IN HISTORY!!!!#CANMNT #OurGameNow pic.twitter.com/sFHDdKAUmz
— CANMNT (@CANMNT_Official) J]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-beats-south-africa-1-0-to-reach-round-of-16/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-beats-south-africa-1-0-to-reach-round-of-16/ Will we see Canadian captain Alphonso Davies, who has missed the entire tournament as he recovers from a hamstring injury?
12:48 p.m.
Scoreless at the half. Several Canadian players and coach Jesse Marsch have some choice words for Pinheiro as they leave the pitch. Canada finishes the half with four shots on goal to South Africa’s one.
12:45 p.m.
Fans aren’t happy as Canada’s Laryea is hauled down inside the box. No penalty is given by ref João Pinheiro, with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-and-south-africa-scoreless-at-halftime/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-and-south-africa-scoreless-at-halftime/ Are we having fun yet, Canada?Ahhhhhhh!! @BlackPressMedia pic.twitter.com/8q0PCe399I
— Anna Burns (@AnnaBBurns) June 28, 2026
2:01 p.m.
”You are Canadian heroes!” an emotional Marsch tells his team.
1:57 p.m.
They’ve done it!!!!!! Canada moves on to the round of 16.
1:51 p.m.
GOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!! A stoppage time laser from Eustáquio beats Williams and it’s 1-0 Canada. Three minutes to go.WE ADVANCE!!!
OUR FIRST WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT STAGE VIC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canadian-heroes-canada-beats-south-africa-1-0-to-reach-world-cup-round-of-16/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canadian-heroes-canada-beats-south-africa-1-0-to-reach-world-cup-round-of-16/ Surrey Police Service officers were called to a home in the 14500-block of 75 Avenue at about 12:34 a.m. Sunday, June 28, a police press release notes. They found an injured man who had been hit by gunfire while in his car outside the home.
“Officers applied emergency medical aid until BCEHS paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to hospital with reportedly serious, but n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-hit-by-gunfire-in-targeted-surrey-shooting-1-in-custody/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-hit-by-gunfire-in-targeted-surrey-shooting-1-in-custody/ The incident happened in the late morning on Saturday, June 27, when Chase RCMP said first responders were called out to a vehicle collision on Highway 1 west of Chase.
Once on scene, RCMP members found the crash was between a motorcycle and a sedan.
The motorcycle driver, a man in his early 60s, had serious injuries and died of his wounds. Police say no one else involved in the incident had serious injuries, and that the driver of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rcmp-seek-dashcam-footage-related-to-deadly-crash-near-chase/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rcmp-seek-dashcam-footage-related-to-deadly-crash-near-chase/ Today’s only game is Canada vs. South Africa, noon start for the first playoff battle of the men’s soccer tournament.Both teams are in the expanded Round of 32, or knockout round, for the first time.
The winner advances, the loser goes home.
With the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams for 2026, 32 teams advanced from the group stage — the top two from each of the 12 groups, along with t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-28-round-of-32-schedule-set-all-eyes-on-canada-vs-south-africa-today/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-28-round-of-32-schedule-set-all-eyes-on-canada-vs-south-africa-today/ Mission Fire Rescue Service (MFRS) responded to the blaze at approximately 2:30 p.m.Flames and smoke were coming from the roof of the Logan Avenue building when first responders arrived, according to a news release from the City of Mission.
The city says firefighters searched the structure immediately because the location of all occupants was initially unknown.
&l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mission-shelter-sustains-significant-damage-in-fire/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mission-shelter-sustains-significant-damage-in-fire/ The Lions dropped to 0-3 on the year, after dropping a 41-33 decision to the Calgary Stampeders Saturday at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna.
With the Lions usual home of BC Place currently being used for soccer’s World Cup, the Lions were forced to take their home game on the road.
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. tossed for 229 yards and three touchdowns for Calgary (1-2). He threw TDs to Tevin Jones, Dedrick Mills and Jal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-lions-remain-winless-after-falling-41-33-to-calgary-stampeders-in-kelowna/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-lions-remain-winless-after-falling-41-33-to-calgary-stampeders-in-kelowna/ Dyck was speaking during an online interview on Friday, a day after the Langley-based team confirmed his return, this time as both head coach and GM, the first person in franchise history to hold both roles.
”I’ve coached in this league a long time, so I kn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-michael-dycks-return-confirmed-by-vancouver-giants/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-michael-dycks-return-confirmed-by-vancouver-giants/ The Osoyoos twins, 18, were selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins at this weekend’s NHL draft in Buffalo, N.Y.
While Liam was taken in the first round with the 22nd overall pick on Friday night, Markus went on the board at No. 39 overall on Saturday morning.
The Rucks spent parts of the last three seasons together with the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers.
In 2025-2026, Markus and Liam were No. 1 and 2 in WHL scoring, posting 108 and 104 points, respecti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-twins-drafted-by-same-nhl-team/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-twins-drafted-by-same-nhl-team/ ​The Canucks held the 33rd and 41st overall selections on day two and were the first team to hit the draft floor, taking six-foot-seven centreman Brooks Rogowski from the OHL’s Oshawa Generals and left-winger Niklas Aaram-Olsen.
​Rogowski is an 18-year-old forward from Brighton, Mich. He notched 42 poi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-canucks-select-2-forwards-in-second-round-of-2026-nhl-draft/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-canucks-select-2-forwards-in-second-round-of-2026-nhl-draft/ The Round of 32 is quickly filling up with more qualified teams including France and Norway, top teams in Group I following Friday matches (a 4-1 win for France over Norway, Senegal’s 5-0 victory over Iraq).
Matches this week lead to the World Cup knockout phase (Round of 32), which runs Sunday, June 28 to Friday, July 3.
With the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams for 2026, 32 teams advance from t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-27-more-teams-make-round-of-32-which-starts-sunday-with-canada-in-action/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-27-more-teams-make-round-of-32-which-starts-sunday-with-canada-in-action/ The Round of 32 is quickly filling up with more qualified teams including France and Norway, top teams in Group I following Friday matches (a 4-1 win for France over Norway, Senegal’s 5-0 victory over Iraq).
Matches this week lead to the World Cup knockout phase (Round of 32), which runs Sunday, June 28 to Friday, July 3.
With the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams for 2026, 32 teams advance from t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-27-more-teams-make-round-of-32-which-canada-kicks-off-sunday/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-27-more-teams-make-round-of-32-which-canada-kicks-off-sunday/ On the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, thousands are expected to turn out for full days of free world-class jazz, blues, arts and culture in the heart of Fort Langley, featuring incredible performances across two outdoor stages, said event founde]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fort-langley-jazz-amp-arts-festival-line-up-has-something-for-everyone/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fort-langley-jazz-amp-arts-festival-line-up-has-something-for-everyone/ The damage came to light after a community member shared photos on social media showing broken and toppled headstones. The post urged residents to respect the cemetery and report suspicious activity to help protect the historic site.
Among the damaged monuments was the grave of John Muir, a pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vandals-damage-headstones-at-historic-sooke-cemetery/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vandals-damage-headstones-at-historic-sooke-cemetery/ “These are unheated, uncombusted, massive emissions,” said Tim Doty, a researcher from Texas who worked in a monitoring program for nearly 30 years at that state’s oil and gas regulator.
Doty used an optical gas imaging camera to photograph a plume of unburned gases e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/researchers-say-kitimat-lng-facilitys-flare-problems-causing-massive-pollution-plume/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/researchers-say-kitimat-lng-facilitys-flare-problems-causing-massive-pollution-plume/ The fire was discovered on Wednesday, June 24, and sized at 50 hectares.
It remains 50 hectares as of Friday, June 26, according to the BCWS’ latest update at 11:04 a.m.
The wildfire service provided a response update on Friday.
They say helicopters are assigned to the incident.
“There was minimal growth to this fire overnight,” they]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-near-lillooet-still-out-of-control-sees-minimal-growth/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-near-lillooet-still-out-of-control-sees-minimal-growth/ With the third pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday, June 26 in Buffalo, the Vancouver Canucks selected centre Caleb Malhotra from the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League.
Caleb’s dad Manny was recently named as head coach for the Canucks.With the 3rd overall pick, the Vancouver Canucks are proud to select Caleb Malhotra!#NHLDraft | @UberEats pic.twitter.com/G23nrNouwf
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) June 26, 202]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-canucks-select-caleb-malhotra-with-no-3-pick-in-2026-nhl-draft/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-canucks-select-caleb-malhotra-with-no-3-pick-in-2026-nhl-draft/ The two life sentences are for the “willful, deliberate and premeditated attempted murder of two people,&rdquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-man-gets-consecutive-life-sentences-for-failed-murder-plot-in-california/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-man-gets-consecutive-life-sentences-for-failed-murder-plot-in-california/ The report looks at widespread take-home naloxone use and how it averted the majority of potential opioid poisoning deaths in B.C. during that time period. Naloxone is a fast-acting medication that’s used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.
The take-home naloxone program was established in 2012 by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control to provide nalo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-study-backs-bc-harm-reduction-measures/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-study-backs-bc-harm-reduction-measures/ “We’re seeking to reduce our reliance on the United States and obviously, Asian markets have been a major focus for us,” Eby said Thursday.
This includes the goal of doubling trade to non-U.S. markets within the next 10 years.
“China will be part of that,” Eby said.
He mentioned investment in LNG Canada, p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-premier-eby-leaving-saturday-on-trade-mission-to-china/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-premier-eby-leaving-saturday-on-trade-mission-to-china/ Brandon Hildebrand Acosta appeared in person in the B.C. Supreme Court in Kelowna to file an application to retain his right to be tried by both a judge and a jury after he did not show up at the start of his jury trial.
Hildebrand Acosta was scheduled to appear for the selection of a jury and the start of a sexual assault trial on Sept. 29, 2025. The Justice adjourned the matter to Oct. 1, 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/judge-denies-jury-trial-bid-for-kelowna-man-accused-of-sexual-assault/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/judge-denies-jury-trial-bid-for-kelowna-man-accused-of-sexual-assault/ A press release states that the charter is “a community-driven vision for a vibrant local food system where everyone can access nutritious, affordable, and culturally preferred food.”
Archway partners on the project were Abbotsford ACCESS, Fraser Health, the Food and Agriculture Institute the University of the Fraser Valley, and the Abbotsford school district.
Vicki Lin, Food Justice supervisor,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/archway-and-partners-launch-abbotsford-food-charter/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/archway-and-partners-launch-abbotsford-food-charter/ On June 18, Cass was recognized by North American pet insurance provider Trupanion as Western Canada’s 2026 Veterinary Professional of the Year.
The Uptown Animal Hospital owner and veterinarian was one of about 2,000 people nominated for the award, honoring a a veterinary professional “whose skill, compassion, and commitment help elevate the standard of care within their hospital and commun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/phenomenal-salmon-arm-veterinarian-awarded-for-elevating-standard-in-community-care/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/phenomenal-salmon-arm-veterinarian-awarded-for-elevating-standard-in-community-care/ West Shore RCMP said they responded to a report of a collision between a dump truck and a pickup truck with a trailer, Friday (June 26), shortly after 12 p.m.
Police said the collision occurred in the southbound lanes in the 3500 block of the Trans-Canada Highway, near Goldstream Park.
No injuries were reported, they confirmed in an emailed statement.
“There was a large amount of oil spilt as a re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-traffic-slowly-resumes-after-malahat-collision-near-goldstream-park/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-traffic-slowly-resumes-after-malahat-collision-near-goldstream-park/ Shortly before 1 p.m. Friday (June 26), West Shore RCMP said they are responding to a collision in the 3500 block of the Trans Canada Highway.
“Traffic will be slow-moving in both directions as crews attend the scene,” the detachment said. “Thank you for your patience.”
Drive BC cameras at the park’s Finlayson Arm Road entrance show northbound traffic backed up shortly after 1 p.m.
More to come.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/malahat-collision-snarls-traffic-near-goldstream-provincial-park/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/malahat-collision-snarls-traffic-near-goldstream-provincial-park/ This year’s lineup features performances by folk duo Soundwater; local favourites The Sylvia Platters, Nelly P and the Casual Sundays; and the return of Afro-pop powerhouse MAUVEY.
The series runs July 2, 9, 16 and 23 starting at 6 p.m. with live sets from DJ Lion Trod, the open-air art market and community activities, followed by musical performances at 7 p.m.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/jam-in-jubilee-concert-series-returns-to-abbotsford/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/jam-in-jubilee-concert-series-returns-to-abbotsford/ ​Lions Head Coach, Buck Pierce, believes the team has a great opportunity to pick up their first win of the season in front of thousands of new fans, who he expects will bring significant energy.
​“We’re excited to be here. We are excited to go out and play,” said Pi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-lions-practice-at-kelownas-apple-bowl-ahead-of-saturdays-game/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-lions-practice-at-kelownas-apple-bowl-ahead-of-saturdays-game/ The program involves red signs being installed throughout the city at locations where impaired drivers have been stopped.
Last year, 75 signs were placed over a two-month period.
Media relations officer Sgt. Paul Walker said this year approximately 100 signs will be placed – starting in July – “as a reminder for drivers to think before getting behind the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/signs-alert-abbotsford-drivers-to-spots-where-impaired-drivers-were-caught/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/signs-alert-abbotsford-drivers-to-spots-where-impaired-drivers-were-caught/ B.C.’s Attorney Niki Sharma said in a statement Friday (June 26) reports that people in B.C. purchased FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets from StubHub and did not receive them “are deeply concerning.”
“Major events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 should be an exciting experience and people should not have to worry about whethe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/investigation-opened-in-bc-after-stubhub-ticket-complaints-for-fifa-world-cup/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/investigation-opened-in-bc-after-stubhub-ticket-complaints-for-fifa-world-cup/ The consumer watchdog says it’s received three complaints from people who say their purchases tickets weren’t issued to them, Consumer Protection BC confirmed to Black Press Media Friday (June 26). The watchdog will be looking at whether StubHub is in compliance with B.C.&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-investigation-opened-after-3-stubhub-complaints-for-world-cup-tickets/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-investigation-opened-after-3-stubhub-complaints-for-world-cup-tickets/ It will also bring a growing national campaign that has already convinced more than 10,000 Canadians to sign a petition calling on CBC and Rogers Sportsnet to restore Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) to free, public television.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Change.org Canada (@change.org_ca)The band’s performance in Victoria wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/indie-rock-bands-push-to-keep-hockey-night-in-canada-on-cbc-hits-bc/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/indie-rock-bands-push-to-keep-hockey-night-in-canada-on-cbc-hits-bc/ Clad in more than 60 pounds of gear each, Harrison firefighters ran an air tank consumption drill by playing a pick-up game of soccer.
“By playing a fast-paced game of soccer in full turnout gear and on air, we get a realistic look at how fast we burn through our tanks when we’re working hard and exhausted on a fire scene,” the HHSFD said. “It forces us to pra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-harrison-firefighters-catch-world-cup-fever/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-harrison-firefighters-catch-world-cup-fever/ In the latest update, issued Thursday (June 25), the CBSA stated that the majority of those removed have been in the Pacific region, which includes B.C. and the Yukon. In total, 46 individuals were in the Pacific region, 17 in the Greater Toronto Area, and 18 in the Prairie region.
The CBSA is part of a B.C. extortion task force that was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cbsa-removes-81-individuals-linked-to-extortion-from-canada-since-august-2025/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cbsa-removes-81-individuals-linked-to-extortion-from-canada-since-august-2025/ A month-long North Okanagan murder saga has come to a close with a jury finding Vitali Stefanski guilty of second-degree murder in relation to the death of his ex-w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/justice-for-tatjana-north-okanagan-man-found-guilty-of-murdering-ex-wife/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/justice-for-tatjana-north-okanagan-man-found-guilty-of-murdering-ex-wife/ Valour, a professionally trained facility support dog, is the newest addition to the Langley Child and Youth Advocacy Centre which is overseen by Encompass.
Valour was trained and placed through Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, a nationally recognized organization based in Oakville, Ont., that provides highly trained assistance dogs to meet the different needs of people with various disabilities and supp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-langley-hire-comes-with-wet-nose-and-desire-to-cuddle/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-langley-hire-comes-with-wet-nose-and-desire-to-cuddle/ February 14, 1936 – June 17, 2026
It is with great sadness the family of Mattheus Antonius VandenRaadt announces his passing in Vernon, BC on June 17, 2026. Condolences can be left at the family’s on-line @ www.cypressfuneral.ca.
Arrangements entrusted to
Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services
Lake Country 250.766.4400,
Vernon 250.558.0866 &
Armstrong 250.546.7237]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mattheus-antonius-vandenraadt/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mattheus-antonius-vandenraadt/ On Sunday, June 21, Celina Knuff euthanized Cuatro, after it became apparent he was beginning to suffer.
The emu, born on June 6, hatched with two extra non-functioning back legs, as well as a disfigurement on one of his functioning legs that was able to be corrected with leg braces.
As the time passed, he learned to walk normally and developed a love of blueberries.
On Friday, June]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/beloved-four-legged-bc-emu-dies/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/beloved-four-legged-bc-emu-dies/ On Sunday, June 21, Celina Knuff euthanized Cuatro, after it became apparent he was beginning to suffer.
The emu, born on June 6, hatched with two extra non-functioning back legs, as well as a disfigurement on one of his functioning legs that was able to be corrected with leg braces.
As the time passed, he learned to walk normally and developed a love of blueberries.
On Friday, June]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/beloved-four-legged-bc-emu-cuatro-dies/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/beloved-four-legged-bc-emu-cuatro-dies/ The plaza was recently completed, with plans to include rotating pop-up markets, live art demonstrations and performances.
The city says the activities are designed “to showcase local talent, support small businesses and entrepreneurs, and create opportunities for the community to gather and connect in the heart of downtown.”
Mayor Ross Siemens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-artists-and-vendors-wanted-for-new-west-railway-plaza/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-artists-and-vendors-wanted-for-new-west-railway-plaza/ According to a social media post from the Abbotsford Police Department, plainclothes officers witnessed the crash along South Fraser Way near McDougall Avenue just after 10 a.m.
Police rushed to check on the well-being of the occupant and control traffic, but the man — known to police — jumped out of the truck and “threw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/charges-recommended-against-35-year-old-after-stolen-truck-crashes-in-abbotsford/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/charges-recommended-against-35-year-old-after-stolen-truck-crashes-in-abbotsford/ According to Mission RCMP, police were called to the Mission Memorial Hospital area at approximately 8:30 a.m. after a witness reported “suspicious circumstances” involving three youths and a Dodge Durango.
The trio was allegedly asking people if they could borrow a spare tire while parked in the area for several hours. Upon police arrival, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/16-year-old-chilliwack-girl-fails-breathalyzer-near-mission-hospital/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/16-year-old-chilliwack-girl-fails-breathalyzer-near-mission-hospital/ Today another six matches are scheduled to avoid fixing on the final day of play for Groups G, H and I, with two games in each group played simultaneously at noon, 5 and 8 p.m.
In Vancouver, New Zealand plays Belgium at 8 p.m. Friday in a Group G match, timed with an Egypt-Iran encounter in Seattle.
Group I battles are France vs. Norway in Boston and Iraq vs. Senegal in Toronto, noon starts Friday.
Group H act]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-26-six-matches-today-include-new-zealand-vs-belgium-in-vancouver-8-pm/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-26-six-matches-today-include-new-zealand-vs-belgium-in-vancouver-8-pm/ Seth Christian made the decision in Vernon Court Thursday, June 25.
He was charged with bestiality in March following an alleged incident at a Vernon equestrian centre.
The incident reportedly involves the alleged assault of horses in the BX area, on Jan. 24.
The professional training facility released surveillance images of a break-in suspect who was alleged to have also assaulted several horses.
A man]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/accused-in-bc-horse-bestiality-elects-trial-by-judge/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/accused-in-bc-horse-bestiality-elects-trial-by-judge/ Vitali Stefanski, accused of murdering ex-wife Tatjana Stefanski, will soon learn his fate in B.C. Supreme Court at the Kamloops courthouse.
The trial has been ongoing for a month, ever since Vitali pleaded not-guilty to second-degree murder roughly two years after Tatjana’s body was found down an embankment off a rural logging road outside Lumby, near where his bloodied A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/verdict-on-its-way-jurors-in-deliberation-as-lumby-murder-trial-wraps-up/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/verdict-on-its-way-jurors-in-deliberation-as-lumby-murder-trial-wraps-up/ Of these deaths, eight occurred in April, making it the single deadliest month for the city in 2026.
With the drug-related death toll now at 18, this gives Abbotsford the eighth-highest of any B.C. township and makes it responsible for almost half of all the fatal overdoses that have occurred in the Fraser East Health Service Delivery Area]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/warmer-weather-brings-more-drug-deaths-in-abbotsford/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/warmer-weather-brings-more-drug-deaths-in-abbotsford/ A press release on Thursday afternoon (June 25) from Correctional Service Canada (CSC) said Ralph Bernard Shaw, 65, died while in custody at Pacific Institution and Regional Treatment Centre.
The CSC did not indicate Shaw’s cause of death.
Shaw was sentenced on Nov. 7, 2024 at the Yukon Supreme Court in Whitehorse after pleading guilty to the firs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-serving-time-for-double-murder-in-yukon-dies-in-abbotsford/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-serving-time-for-double-murder-in-yukon-dies-in-abbotsford/ Const. Hardeep Singh Purba is facing two counts of breach of trust, contrary to section 122 of the Criminal Code. The charges were approved Thursday (June 25).
Purba’s first court appearance is scheduled for July 22.
The B.C. Prosecution Service says the Abbotsford Police Department investigated the alleged incidents that occurred May 4 and 7, 2025 in New Westminster.
New Westminster Police]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-westminster-police-officer-charged-with-breach-of-trust-from-2025-incident/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-westminster-police-officer-charged-with-breach-of-trust-from-2025-incident/ The Yukon resident, who was confirmed to have tested positive for hantavirus in mid-May, is still recovering, the B.C. Office of the Provincial Health Officer confirmed to Black Press Media Thursday (June 25).
The individual was part of a couple from the Yukon that was isolating together. They tested positive for the Andes strain on May 15 from a “p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/yukon-hantavirus-cruise-ship-passenger-discharged-from-bc-hospital-still-recovering/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/yukon-hantavirus-cruise-ship-passenger-discharged-from-bc-hospital-still-recovering/ The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is looking into the case that happened on May 29, in a police detachment cell.
Preliminary information provided by the RCMP states a man was initially arrested for theft and taken into custody. Once identified, the man was found to be in violation of a condition of a court release order, and was transported to the de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-watchdog-investigating-pitt-meadows-rcmp-in-custody-injuries/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-watchdog-investigating-pitt-meadows-rcmp-in-custody-injuries/ The plan would be to make those condos rent-to-own, with government forking over a small portion and financing covering the balance.
Prime Minister Mark Carney first floated the idea during a June 18 visit to Vancouver. But he included so few specifics that critics and advocates from across the political]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/more-details-emerge-on-plans-to-turn-unsold-bc-condos-into-rent-to-own-housing/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/more-details-emerge-on-plans-to-turn-unsold-bc-condos-into-rent-to-own-housing/ Pro-Choice OKGN, an organization that encompasses local reproductive rights movements and educational efforts throughout the Okanagan, announced on social media earlier this week that it had received enough funding through fundraising efforts to place ads on buses and transit signs throughout town.
Two days later, on the mornin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-right-to-life-protests-abortions-while-pro-choice-group-begins-ad-campaign/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-right-to-life-protests-abortions-while-pro-choice-group-begins-ad-campaign/ The was during the council’s June 25 meeting.
“I have real concerns with it for a number of reasons,” she told her fellow Metro mayors, “not the least of which is the lack of enthusiasm from the provincial government to support what is transit in our region.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-mayors-bid-rejected-to-defer-transport-2050-plan-to-after-civic-election/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-mayors-bid-rejected-to-defer-transport-2050-plan-to-after-civic-election/ Vitali pleaded not-guilty last month to second-degree murder in relation to the death of ex-wife Tatjana Stefanski, whose body was found with seven stab wounds and more than a dozen other sharp-force injur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/im-not-guilty-lumby-murder-suspect-makes-final-arguments-in-his-own-trial/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/im-not-guilty-lumby-murder-suspect-makes-final-arguments-in-his-own-trial/ The West Coast Resiliency Partnership (WCCRP) is a collaboration between these five cities who have had their transportation, energy, food supply and economic corridor heavily impacted due to floods.
Princeton mayor Spencer Coyne explained how Princeton, Merritt and Abbotsford were some of the most damaged communities du]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/without-one-the-whole-network-falls-princeton-joins-multi-city-flood-partnership/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/without-one-the-whole-network-falls-princeton-joins-multi-city-flood-partnership/ Started in 2025, the “TikTok Door Kick Challenge” involves youth, primarily between the ages of 13 to 15, according to the Nanaimo RCMP, who are “aggressively kicking, pounding or striking residential doors doors during late night or early morning hours, before running away and recording the reactions for social media.”
“These incidents are]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nanaimo-rcmp-ask-kids-to-stop-following-criminal-tiktok-trend/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nanaimo-rcmp-ask-kids-to-stop-following-criminal-tiktok-trend/ The Cougar Mountain wildfire, which is about 15 kilometres south of Pemberton, was discovered on Wednesday (June 24). It’s currently deemed as burning out of control.
B.C. Wildfire Service says lightning is the suspected cause.
There are two initial attack crews and one unit crew on site as of Thursday at noon. They’re working alongside officers and helicopter support.
B.C. Wildfire servic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-burning-out-of-control-northeast-of-whistler/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-burning-out-of-control-northeast-of-whistler/ The annual festival of EDM (electronic dance music) will feature close to 60 artists/DJs at what will be the biggest FVDED fest yet, as last year’s daily capacity of 24,000 has been upped to around 27,000 for each of the two days.
“We’ve been working for a couple years now to expand a bit,” said festival founder/planner Alv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/50000-coming-to-surreys-fvded-one-of-bcs-biggest-edm-festivals/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/50000-coming-to-surreys-fvded-one-of-bcs-biggest-edm-festivals/ West Vancouver Police Department was called to a home in the Squamish Nation village of X̱wemelch’stn in West Vancouver shortly after midnight for a report of an “altercation,” according to a news release from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Thursday (June 25).
When officers arrived, they found a 43-year-old man who was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 3]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-dead-after-altercation-in-west-vancouver-homicide-police/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-dead-after-altercation-in-west-vancouver-homicide-police/ Maskill, who previously competed under the surname Pilgrim, has been a part of the women’s national team at every Canada Cup since 2019.
As an outfielder, she has been able to make quite an impact on Team Canada, even contributing four hits and three runs at the recent 2026 WB]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-softball-player-laces-up-cleats-for-canada-cup/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-softball-player-laces-up-cleats-for-canada-cup/ That’s what TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn told the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation at its June 25 meeting.
“That’s time lost to traffic instead of getting to work, school or family. That comes at a cost to both customers and to our bottom line, accounting for about 13 per cent of our annual bus operating cost,” Quinn noted. “That’s why since 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/metro-bus-riders-lose-44k-hours-per-week-to-traffic-congestion/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/metro-bus-riders-lose-44k-hours-per-week-to-traffic-congestion/ On June 12, farm staff were forced to euthanize baby goat JoeJoe born just over five months before.
“He was a lovely, goofy little guy who loved to jump, play, eat, snuggle and sleep,” the farm said on its Facebook page. “By mid-April, we noticed he was moving slower than his brothers, staring into space and less eager to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/baby-goat-joejoe-dies-relaxed-safe-and-dearly-loved-at-victoria-farm/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/baby-goat-joejoe-dies-relaxed-safe-and-dearly-loved-at-victoria-farm/ Grande Prairie RCMP announced the charges against 32-year-old Joseph Kidd on Thursday (June 25). Kidd, of Grande Prairie, is facing 17 charges from four investigations between April 17 and June 18.
The victims range in age from 12 to 18 years old.
Kidd was released from custody three times. He remains in custody until his next court date on July 2.
Supt. Mark]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alberta-man-charged-in-4-sexual-offences-investigations-one-involving-bc-girl/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alberta-man-charged-in-4-sexual-offences-investigations-one-involving-bc-girl/ The Starfish Pack program provides food-filled backpacks to students every weekend through the school year.
Rebecca Thuro, manager of food security at Archway, said when school-meal programs and Starfish packs pause for the summer, “it can leave a significant gap.”
“For many families, school meal programs are a lifeline,&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/donations-needed-in-abbotsford-for-kids-summer-food-program/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/donations-needed-in-abbotsford-for-kids-summer-food-program/ Chris Ng, an organizer of of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders, reminded the mayors that in order for people to have a job they need to be able to get to it.
“Given the cost of living and unemployment crisis that we’re facing I think that it’s very clear that we need relief,” Ng told the mayor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mayors-told-low-income-transit-pass-needed/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mayors-told-low-income-transit-pass-needed/ Jahail Green was charged May 11 with trafficking in persons, procuring a person to provide sexual services, material benefit from trafficking, material benefit from sexual services, advertising sexual services and assault, B.C. RCMP announced Thursday (June 25).
The alleged offences occurred between January 2025 and January 2026.
Police said the investigation began in May 2025.
Investi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/ontario-man-29-charged-in-bc-human-trafficking-investigation/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/ontario-man-29-charged-in-bc-human-trafficking-investigation/ Media relations officer Sgt. Paul Walker said the highest recorded speed in the area – along Simpson Road near Millwright Drive – was 126 km/h.
Walker said the blitz began after a resident contacted police in May to report that many vehicles each day were travelling at dangerously high speeds along the route.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/9-vehicles-impounded-in-abbotsford-for-excessive-speeding/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/9-vehicles-impounded-in-abbotsford-for-excessive-speeding/ NWT Fire did not provide information about the occupants or their condition in an update on Thursday morning, nor did the RCMP, who indicated that the Transportation Safety Board has taken the lead in the investigation.
The incident was first reported publicly in an NWT Fire social media post just after 9 p.m. on Thursday.
The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/3-people-on-board-firefighting-plane-that-crashed-in-nwt/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/3-people-on-board-firefighting-plane-that-crashed-in-nwt/ Arman Singh, 21, and Simarjeet Singh, 22, have been charged with one count of reckless discharge of a firearm each. The other two men have not been charged with a criminal offence “at this time,” but as they are foreign nationals, they are in the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), police said.
Arman and Simarjeet are in custody]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/two-men-charged-in-connection-to-extortion-related-shooting-in-surrey/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/two-men-charged-in-connection-to-extortion-related-shooting-in-surrey/ “Criminality” is not suspected in the fatal crash, according to Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, media relations officer of the BC Highway Patrol.
The driver of the older-model white Ford F-350 pickup with a camper “drove off the road” on Highway 1 eastbound at Flood Hope Road, near Hope, according to the witnesses on the road who called it in, the release said.
“]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-man-50-dead-after-crash-on-highway-1-near-hope/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-man-50-dead-after-crash-on-highway-1-near-hope/ “Criminality” is not suspected in the fatal crash, according to Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, media relations officer of the BC Highway Patrol.
The driver of the older-model white Ford F-350 pickup with a camper “drove off the road” on Highway 1 eastbound at Flood Hope Road, near Hope, according to the witnesses on the road who called it in, the release said.
“]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/50-year-old-surrey-man-dead-after-fatal-crash-on-highway-1-near-hope/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/50-year-old-surrey-man-dead-after-fatal-crash-on-highway-1-near-hope/ Ethan Katzberg, who trains at Kamloops Track and Field Club, won his fourth-straight hammer throw championship at the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa on Saturday, June 20, in the senior category – his best throw went 81.13 metres, a press release stated.
His first throw went 78.80 m, his second 80.06 m, third 75.36 m, fourth 80.06 m, fifth 80.72 m with the 81.13 m in his sixth try.
Katzberg was pleased]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nanaimo-native-once-again-takes-canadian-hammer-throw-title/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nanaimo-native-once-again-takes-canadian-hammer-throw-title/ Ekene Anigbo is accused of killing 57-year-old Naramata resident Kathleen Richardson inside her home on June 9, 2021.
Anigbo’s trial started on March 2, in which the Crown told the court the defendant and co-conspirator Jalen Falk confined Richardson in her basement with zip ties and duct tape before shooting her twice in the head.
T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/verdict-reserved-in-bc-killing-linked-to-gang-feud/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/verdict-reserved-in-bc-killing-linked-to-gang-feud/ The rate of crimes against people, per 100,000 boarded passengers, rose by 11 per cent to 338 actual crimes compared to 320.
Over that same time frame this year compared to last]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/transit-police-report-103-property-crime-rate-increase-1st-quarter-2026-compared-to-same-period-last-year/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/transit-police-report-103-property-crime-rate-increase-1st-quarter-2026-compared-to-same-period-last-year/ Canada’s 2-1 loss to Switzerland on Wednesday sets up a Round of 32 playoff match with South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28, noon start time.
With a win or draw in Vancouver, Canada would have clinched top spot in Group B, won by Switzerland instead.
In Group A action Wednesday, South Africa scored a big 1-0 win over Korea Republic in Monterrey, while unbeaten Mexico took down Czechia 3-0 in Me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-25-canada-preps-for-sunday-playoff-vs-south-africa-in-los-angeles/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-25-canada-preps-for-sunday-playoff-vs-south-africa-in-los-angeles/ But warmer weather also brings unique challenges, so it’s important to think ahead about how to keep your dog safe and comfortable.
The biggest challenge is often the heat itself. Dogs don’t handle high temperatures the same way]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/travelling-with-dogs-is-fun-make-it-safe-as-well/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/travelling-with-dogs-is-fun-make-it-safe-as-well/ And when regional district staff spoke to farmers in person Tuesday evening, many farmers expressed dismay at the tough decisions they could have to make with their animals, their fruit trees and their livelihoods.
Staff from Greater Vernon Water and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/farmers-lament-severe-water-cuts-as-historic-drought-grips-north-okanagan/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/farmers-lament-severe-water-cuts-as-historic-drought-grips-north-okanagan/ The Sq’éwqel First Nation celebrated the opening of the “Be The Change” mini soccer pitch. The pitch is a collaboration between Seabird Island, Adidas and Hope and Health.
“This opening celebrates the dreams and potential of Indigenous youth while demonstrating what is possible when communities, partners, and young people come together with a shared vision,” said Hope and Health CEO Dean Gill.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sqwqel-first-nation-opens-soccer-mini-pitch-near-agassiz/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sqwqel-first-nation-opens-soccer-mini-pitch-near-agassiz/ Julius was initially handed an indefinite suspension after the confrontation.
A statement issued Wednesday, June 24 confirmed Julius would be back.
“Following a thorough review, the Canadian Elite Basketball League has suspended Vancouver Bandits Head Coach Kyle Julius for three games]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-bandits-coach-suspended-by-league/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-bandits-coach-suspended-by-league/ A press release from the B.C. RCMP states that the investigation began when Metro Vancouver Transit Police pulled over a vehicle in Surrey on Aug. 10, 2025 and found two loaded handguns inside.
The investigation revealed a possible connection to extortion-related activities, and the task force took over the lead in September, the release sta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-arrested-in-abbotsford-in-relation-to-extortion-investigation/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-arrested-in-abbotsford-in-relation-to-extortion-investigation/ David Eby, then B.C.’s attorney general, filed the lawsuit in 2018 against opioid manufacturers to recover the health-care costs associated with the drugs’ alleged overprescription and the nationwide addiction crisis that ensued.
Chief amongst the claims is that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-appeals-court-allows-opioid-class-action-to-proceed-criticizes-delay-tactics/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-appeals-court-allows-opioid-class-action-to-proceed-criticizes-delay-tactics/ According to the City of Abbotsford, the existing rubber tiles at the Spud Murphy Park playground have reached the end of their life and are in need of replacement.
Tire Stewardship BC took this opportunity to step in and provide a total of 1,497 tires to be recycled and turned into a poured rubber surface for the playground.
The organ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/old-tires-make-abbotsford-playground-more-accessible/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/old-tires-make-abbotsford-playground-more-accessible/ The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) say the fire is out of control and is located near Riley Creek.
It was discovered on Wednesday, June 24 with the last update coming in at 3:35 p.m.
The suspected cause of the wildfire (number K70659) is lightning.To report information about this fire, the Kamloops Fire Centre can be reached at 250-554-5965 or KFCINFO@gov.bc.ca.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-south-of-lillooet-sized-at-50-hectares-on-wednesday/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-south-of-lillooet-sized-at-50-hectares-on-wednesday/ The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is assessing a wildfire discovered south of Lillooet on Wednesday.
According to their 5 p.m. update, there is one response officer and three helicopters assigned to the incident.
“Airtankers did respond to this wildfire and while unable to action due to steep terrain and the location, they assisted in the initial assessment of the incident,” the wildfire service said.
They say the fire is burning at Rank 3, meaning a moderately vigorou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-south-of-lillooet-50-hectares-being-assessed-by-bcws/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-south-of-lillooet-50-hectares-being-assessed-by-bcws/ From 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Exit 286 in Merritt, which travellers take to transfer to the Okanagan Connector, will be closed due to a vehicle recovery.
A detour is planned using Exit 290.
Motorists are asked to watch for traffic control personnel, obey signage, and slow down in the area.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vehicle-recovery-effort-on-coquihalla-highway-closing-merritt-exit-to-okanagan-connector/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vehicle-recovery-effort-on-coquihalla-highway-closing-merritt-exit-to-okanagan-connector/ During the FIFA World Cup’s first week, TransLink says system-wide transit ridership has increased 7.8 per cent.
“The increase suggests visitors are not only travelling to matches, but are also using transit to explore Metro Vancouver, visit local attractions, support local businesses, and travel between co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/transit-ridership-remains-high-in-metro-vancouver-beyond-world-cup-match-days/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/transit-ridership-remains-high-in-metro-vancouver-beyond-world-cup-match-days/ Dallis Van Steinberg, a representative of the Service Employers International Union whose members clean SkyTrain stations, maintain washrooms, handle fire hazards, respond to emergencies and help keep the transit system safe.
“Most riders never see the until something goes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/translink-board-slammed-with-safety-concerns-from-skytrain-cleaning-staff-union/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/translink-board-slammed-with-safety-concerns-from-skytrain-cleaning-staff-union/ Ramandeep Rai (previously Bassi), 31, of Abbotsford was sentenced in Port Coquitlam provincial court after previously pleading guilty to a charge of breach of trust by a public officer.
A second count of breach of trust was stayed.
Judge Diba Majzub said Rai’s offence was “very serious.”
“Her actions j]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/prison-guard-from-abbotsford-sentenced-for-giving-cellphone-to-inmate/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/prison-guard-from-abbotsford-sentenced-for-giving-cellphone-to-inmate/ See previous comment.
1:27 p.m.
Eustaquio with another corner.
1:20 p.m.
Stephen Eustaquio takes a corner, but no goal for Canada.
1:16 p.m.
Canada now down 2-0 as Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi scores.
1:04 p.m.
Switzerland scores first, with Rubén Vargas putting one past Crepeau 46 minutes into the game.
1:03 p.m.
Canada’s 11 remain the same as the second half starts.
12:52 p.m.
Halftime stats: Switzerland controlled 70 per cent of possession to Canada’s 30 per]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-switzerland-scores-another-vs-canada-with-group-b-up-for-grabs/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-switzerland-scores-another-vs-canada-with-group-b-up-for-grabs/ Six minutes of extra time added.
1:45 p.m.
Yet another corner for Canada, guess who’s taking it? Laryea out and Jacob Shaffelburg in prior to this, at the 83 minute mark.
1:32 p.m.
Promise David comes in for Tajon Buchanan and scores for Canada, now 2-1.
1:30 p.m.
A foul from Johnston right before the hydration break. Switzerland up 2-0.
1:28 p.m.
See previous comment.
1:27 p.m.
Eustaquio with another corner.
1:20 p.m.
Stephen Eustaquio takes a corner, but no goal for Canada.
1:1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-puts-one-past-switzerland-with-group-b-up-for-grabs/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-puts-one-past-switzerland-with-group-b-up-for-grabs/ Canada loses 2-1, but will still move on to the knockout round. Await second place from Group A for a game Sunday, June 28 in Los Angeles. Potential teams: Czechia, South Africa, or South Korea.
1:49 p.m.Six minutes of extra time added.
1:45 p.m.
Yet another corner for Canada, guess who’s taking it? Laryea out and Jacob Shaffelburg in prior to this, at the 83 minute mark.
1:32 p.m.
Promise David comes in for Tajon Buchanan and scores for Canada, now 2-1.
1:30 p.m.
A foul from Joh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-loses-2-1-and-top-spot-in-group-b-to-switzerland/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-loses-2-1-and-top-spot-in-group-b-to-switzerland/ Canada will play South Africa Sunday (noon PT) in Los Angeles in the round of 32. South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday.Opponent confirmed: we’ll meet South Africa in Los Angeles in the Round of 32#CANMNT pic.twitter.com/3iudZtHnE8
— CANMNT (@CANMNT_Official) June 25, 2026
1:55 p.m.
Canada loses 2-1, but will still move on to the knockout round. Await second place from Group A for a game Sunday, June 28 in Los Angeles. Potential teams: Czechia, South Africa, or Sou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-falls-2-1-to-switzerland-will-meet-south-africa-in-round-of-32/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-falls-2-1-to-switzerland-will-meet-south-africa-in-round-of-32/ Injured Ismaël Kone gives encouragement to Canadian players at water break.
12:22 p.m.
Going into the hydration break, Canada-Switzerland deadlocked at 0-0.
12:14 p.m.
By the way, for those just tuning in to the game, Canada is in white kit, not red.
12:13 p.m.
Cyle Larin misses chance, but eventually declared offside.
12:10 p.m.
Maxime Crepeau makes great save for Canada, stopping Swiss.
12:06 p.m.
Live from Surrey.Another SRO crowd at Surrey Soccer Fan Zone forvsmatch, a massiv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-battles-switzerland-for-top-spot-in-group-b/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-battles-switzerland-for-top-spot-in-group-b/ It’s a Father’s Day tradition for Matthew Roth and his dad Brian to have a round of golf.
It was Brian’s first round of the year on Sunday, June 21, and Matthew had only played nine holes, as they took to the Hillview Golf Course.
“The round started off a little shaky, being that neither of us golf that often. We tee up on the fourth at the meadows and dad takes a perfect swing on the Callaway with his nine ir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/ultimate-fathers-day-2-holes-in-one-at-bc-course/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/ultimate-fathers-day-2-holes-in-one-at-bc-course/ Vitali’s second-degree murder trial saw closing arguments from the Crown Tuesday, with prosecutor Laura Drake urging jurors to weigh the evidence fairly and with the use of logic, common]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lumby-murder-suspects-trial-evidence-an-insult-to-to-logic-says-crown-lawyer/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lumby-murder-suspects-trial-evidence-an-insult-to-to-logic-says-crown-lawyer/ Vitali’s second-degree murder trial saw closing arguments from the Crown Tuesday, with prosecutor Laura Drake urging jurors to weigh the evidence fairly and with the use of logic, common]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lumby-murder-suspects-trial-evidence-an-insult-to-logic-says-crown-lawyer/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lumby-murder-suspects-trial-evidence-an-insult-to-logic-says-crown-lawyer/ Sorelle Saidman, founder and president of the Rabbitats Rescue Society, which operates two micro-sanctuaries in Langley, has been warning the rabbit population, much of it consisting of former pets that have been set loose, is growing out of control.
“We were saying that for the European rabbits, the point of no return was going to be 2025,” Saidman ob]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abandoned-bunnies-create-population-boom-in-lower-mainland/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abandoned-bunnies-create-population-boom-in-lower-mainland/ The investigation began in December 2024 and continued through to early 2026, according to a news release Wednesday (June 24) from the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit. During the investigation, police seized multiple kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine in what is alleged to be an inter-provincial drug-trafficking scheme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/anti-gang-police-seize-15m-in-cash-drugs-in-lower-mainland-bust/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/anti-gang-police-seize-15m-in-cash-drugs-in-lower-mainland-bust/ The stores located at 1520 McCallum Rd. and 2387 McCallum Rd. are set for closure.
The location at 2387 McCallum Rd. (near Jubilee Park) closed earlier in June, with 2387 McCallum Rd. (near UFV) set to shut down shop officially on June 30.End of an era at the @7ElevenCanada on McCallum Road/King Road.
They close permanently on June 30, but everything in the store is 50 per cent off right now(while supplies last) pic.twitte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/pair-of-abbotsford-7-elevens-shuttering-2/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/pair-of-abbotsford-7-elevens-shuttering-2/ The stores located at 1520 McCallum Rd. and 2387 McCallum Rd. are set for closure.
The location at 2387 McCallum Rd. (near Jubilee Park) closed earlier in June, with 2387 McCallum Rd. (near UFV) set to shut down shop officially on June 30.End of an era at the @7ElevenCanada on McCallum Road/King Road.
They close permanently on June 30, but everything in the store is 50 per cent off right now(while supplies last) pic.twitte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/pair-of-abbotsford-7-elevens-shuttering/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/pair-of-abbotsford-7-elevens-shuttering/ The one female and three male marmots were raised as a part of a breeding program to help this critically endangered species unique to Vancouver Island.
In fact, Marmota vancouverensis is the only mammal endemic to the island, and in 2003, there were fewer than 30 left in the wild. Due to the hard work of the Marmot Recovery Foundation, its partners,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wild-and-precious-life-four-marmots-released-on-mount-washington/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wild-and-precious-life-four-marmots-released-on-mount-washington/ On June 17, the Special Joint Committee of Medical Assistance in Dying tabled their last report, recommending that the federal government exclude people whose sole underlying condi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/uvic-researcher-speaks-on-maid-after-parliament-committee-recommendation/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/uvic-researcher-speaks-on-maid-after-parliament-committee-recommendation/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/karen-marie-stoney/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/karen-marie-stoney/ Environment Canada reported that Abbotsford reached 33 C, which was one of the highest temperatures in the province.
It is also far higher than the 30.2 C that had previously marked the hottest June 23 for the city since weather records started being tracked in 1944.
Abbotsford wasn’t alone in reaching new temperature heights on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/back-to-back-days-of-record-setting-temperatures-in-abbotsford/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/back-to-back-days-of-record-setting-temperatures-in-abbotsford/ On May 28, the Syilx Okanagan Nation announced it had filed for an emergency order under Section 80 of Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA) to press Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to conserve federally threatened southern mountain caribou.
The Nation says continued logging of critical old-grow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/syilx-okanagan-file-emergency-order-for-canada-to-save-southern-bc-caribou/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/syilx-okanagan-file-emergency-order-for-canada-to-save-southern-bc-caribou/ At its final meeting of the 2025-26 school year, held June 10, the Surrey school board approved its 2027-28 Five-Year Capital Plan.
The plan requests $5.49 billion from the Ministry of Education and Child Care for 76 major capital projects aimed at addressing overcrowding and future enrolment growth.
Included in this plan were requests for 29 new schools, 19 school ad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-schools-seeks-55b-from-bc-to-address-future-growth-overcrowding/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-schools-seeks-55b-from-bc-to-address-future-growth-overcrowding/ CBSA announced the seizure in a press release issued Tuesday (June 23), though the contraband was found over five months prior.
According to the release, the container was referred for examination by border services officers on Jan. 14 based on information provided by the CBSA’s National Targeting Centre, Pacific Regional Intelligence Sectio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/over-a-half-tonne-of-opium-seized-at-tsawwassen-inspection-facility/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/over-a-half-tonne-of-opium-seized-at-tsawwassen-inspection-facility/ The new facility, dubbed Megafactory 1, transforms retired EV batteries into “cost-effective, rapidly deployable energy storage systems that support critical infrastructure, including data centres, hospitals, factories and microgrids,” the company boasts.
At 12850 112B Ave., a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday (June 23) celebrated work to bring d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/worlds-largest-ev-battery-repurposing-facility-opens-in-surrey/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/worlds-largest-ev-battery-repurposing-facility-opens-in-surrey/ On Wednesday, June 24, the Kelowna Rockets forward was named a second-team all-star by the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), which is made of the WHL, OHL, and OMJHL.
The Utah Mammoth prospect from Lake Country led the CHL in points per game (1.88) as he collected 90 points (41 points, 49 assists) in 48 games played.
He was named a second-team all-star along with Markus Ruck (Medicine Hat Tigers), Nikita]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-rockets-forward-tij-iginla-named-chl-second-team-all-star/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-rockets-forward-tij-iginla-named-chl-second-team-all-star/ Announced on the afternoon of June 23, the changes are part of ongoing construction work on widening the highway through Langley and replacing the 232 Street interchange. Specifically, crews are pouring concrete on the new interchange’s deck.
The diversions will see drivers cross over from one side of the highway to the other, putting all traffic first on one side of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/interchange-work-to-cause-nighttime-slowdowns-on-highway-1-in-langley/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/interchange-work-to-cause-nighttime-slowdowns-on-highway-1-in-langley/ On Wednesday, June 24, the 30-year-old sprinter was named by Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) and Athletics Canada to the roster, along with 50 other athletes, for the 2026 games, taking place in Glasgow, Scotland.
Blake will be sprinting in the 4×100 metre relay with his teammates who he won gold with at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown, and Brendon Rodney. He’ll also b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-sprinter-set-to-represent-canada-at-2026-commonwealth-games/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-sprinter-set-to-represent-canada-at-2026-commonwealth-games/ There are six matches today to avoid “fixing” on the final day of play for Groups A, B and C, with two at a time at noon, then 3 and 6 p.m.
Canada will clinch top spot in Group B with a win or tie vs. Switzerland today, noon start in Vancouver.
The march to the match promises another flag-waving celebration outside BC Place Stadium, to be filled with 52,000 soccer fans for the afternoon clash.
The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-24-canada-continues-march-to-round-of-32-vs-switzerland-noon-today/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-24-canada-continues-march-to-round-of-32-vs-switzerland-noon-today/ Gabriella Sears was first arrested and charged on the morning of June 17, 2021, with the killing of 49-year-old Middleton.
Sears had confessed to police that she had killed Middleton following her arrest, but after a voi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/defence-argues-mental-illness-in-long-running-kelowna-homicide-trial/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/defence-argues-mental-illness-in-long-running-kelowna-homicide-trial/ Most would be hard pressed to guess the connection.
But if they have lived in Langley for long, have followed the local country music scene, or contributed to cancer-related charity efforts in town in recent years – it becomes a little easier to connect those dots.
It’s t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gone-country-helping-rebuild-new-breast-cancer-clinic/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gone-country-helping-rebuild-new-breast-cancer-clinic/ When the federal agency reported a 9.5 per cent increase in Canadian-resident return trips in May of this year, it was seen in some news reports as an easing of the travel reluctance that was trigggered when U.S. president Donald Trump launched a trade war and suggested Canada should become the 51st state.
However, a review of cross-border travel statistics]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/despite-recent-modest-increase-in-visits-cross-border-traffic-still-down-from-2024/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/despite-recent-modest-increase-in-visits-cross-border-traffic-still-down-from-2024/ In 2024, the Canadian Bar Association’s B.C. Division sent Attorney General Niki Sharma a letter urging changes.
Sharma responded at the time, saying that B.C. is monitoring other jurisdictions while participating in a working group on the subject, “all in the aid of de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/advocates-press-bc-to-curb-ndas-in-harassment-abuse-cases/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/advocates-press-bc-to-curb-ndas-in-harassment-abuse-cases/ Sebastien Devrainne, originally from France, has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual touching, sexual exploitation and making sexually explicit material available to minors for incidents that are alleged to have occurred as early as 2011.
Crown counsel called its first witness to the stand, a former student of Devrainne. The witness was a minor at the time of the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/trial-begins-for-kelowna-equestrian-coach-accused-of-sex-crimes-child-luring/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/trial-begins-for-kelowna-equestrian-coach-accused-of-sex-crimes-child-luring/ It’s the first-ever Canadian freestyle scootering competition slated to take over the Chilliwack Landing Skatepark on the morning of July 4.
Roller Sports Canada puts on several provincial competitions across Canada every year “but this is the first in B.C. and Chilliwack is hosting it,” said Erica Weight, the Chilliwack event organizer for RSC.
Weight’s son CJ, 15, is a scooter rider who will be taking part.
Fro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/first-freestyle-scootering-competition-in-bc-set-to-take-over-the-chilliwack-landing-skatepark/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/first-freestyle-scootering-competition-in-bc-set-to-take-over-the-chilliwack-landing-skatepark/ It’s the first-ever Canadian freestyle scootering competition slated to take over the Chilliwack Landing Skate Park on the morning of July 4.
Roller Sports Canada puts on several provincial competitions across Canada every year “but this is the first in B.C. and Chilliwack is hosting it,” said Erica Weight, the Chilliwack event organizer for RSC.
Weight’s son CJ, 15, is a scooter rider who will be taking part.
Fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/first-freestyle-scootering-competition-in-bc-set-to-take-over-the-chilliwack-landing-skate-park/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/first-freestyle-scootering-competition-in-bc-set-to-take-over-the-chilliwack-landing-skate-park/ A second outage has affected more than 200 customers in the Agassiz townsite. It is not clear if this outage is related to the fire.
There are witness reports that say one person was injured and five or six trailers were destroyed in a separate fire in Harrison Hot Springs.
Original story:
A downed hydro line has started a wildfire east of Agassiz.
Fire crews have contained a blaze along Scott Road near the Lougheed Highway on Tuesday afternoon. Repair to the fallen power line]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hundreds-without-power-after-fire-contained-near-agassiz/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hundreds-without-power-after-fire-contained-near-agassiz/ Fire crews have contained a blaze along Scott Road near the Lougheed Highway on Tuesday afternoon. Repair to the fallen power line is in progress. Two firefighters are being treated for heat exhaustion.
Trees in the area are wicking and embers are drifting toward the Seabird Island community. Those in the area are asked to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings.
“As a precaution, this is an appropriate time to have your g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/downed-wire-sparks-wildfire-near-agassiz/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/downed-wire-sparks-wildfire-near-agassiz/ Fire crews have contained a blaze along Scott Road near the Lougheed Highway on Tuesday afternoon. Repair to the fallen power line is in progress. Two firefighters are being treated for heat exhaustion.
Trees in the area are wicking and embers are drifting toward the Seabird Island community. Those in the area are asked to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings.
“As a precaution, this is an appropriate time to have your g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/900-without-power-as-downed-wire-sparks-wildfire-near-agassiz/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/900-without-power-as-downed-wire-sparks-wildfire-near-agassiz/ Witnesses report propane tanks exploding. There are currently no reports of injuries or the extent of any damage.
The Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department advises the public to stay away from the area.
“​We are currently aware of an active fire on Hot Springs Road,” the fire department stated. “​All available crews are currently on scene working diligently alongside Agassiz Fire to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/public-urged-to-stay-away-from-fire-at-rv-park-in-harrison-hot-springs/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/public-urged-to-stay-away-from-fire-at-rv-park-in-harrison-hot-springs/ Witnesses say five or six trailers burned in Tuesday afternoon’s fire at Springs RV Resort in Harrison Hot Springs. There are reports of one injury but this has not been confirmed with the Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department.Original story:
A fire has reportedly broken out at Springs RV Resort on Tuesday (June 23) afternoon.
Witnesses report propane tanks exploding. There are currently no reports of injuries or the extent of any damage.
The Harrison Hot Springs Fire Depa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/multiple-trailers-destroyed-in-rv-park-fire-in-harrison/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/multiple-trailers-destroyed-in-rv-park-fire-in-harrison/ Witnesses report propane tanks exploding. There are currently no reports of injuries or the extent of any damage.
More to come.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fire-at-campground-in-harrison-hot-springs/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fire-at-campground-in-harrison-hot-springs/ The federal government announced five projects would be getting the funding: three in B.C., one in the Yukon and one in the Northwest Territories.
In B.C., the three projects are located in Penticton, Prince Rupert and Vanderhoof.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is the recipient of the Penticton project funding, which is for renewable and electrification f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/3-bc-clean-energy-projects-among-16m-announced-from-feds/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/3-bc-clean-energy-projects-among-16m-announced-from-feds/ Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Nina Krieger was joined by Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola, Insp. Donavan Tait, from the Nanaimo RCMP, and other officials in Nanaimo on Monday, June 22, to announce the province is investing $16 million over two years to launch the Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative province-wide.
Tait said the C-POII is modelled on the successful Repeat Vi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/province-launches-program-targeting-repeat-property-crime-offenders-across-bc/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/province-launches-program-targeting-repeat-property-crime-offenders-across-bc/ After 10,105 reps of kettle bell swings for a total of 416,326 pounds swung, the record was hers.
“The women’s record I did it kind of halfway through. The men’s record was like 11 and a half hours,” said Kovaluk.
The previous mens record was 410,896 pounds.
In 2021, Kovaluk broke two Guinness world records for most chest to ground burpees by a female for both 12 hours]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vernon-resident-swings-her-way-to-a-world-record/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vernon-resident-swings-her-way-to-a-world-record/ The Sea to Sky RCMP’s Whistler detachment was notified of human remains located in Alta Lake near Rainbow Park, east of Whistler, on Sunday (June 21) just before 3:30 p.m., according to a news release Tuesday.
Whistler Fire Services, B.C. Conservation Officer Service and the Whistler Sailing Association helped to recover the remains, police said.
Sea to Sky RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Katrina Boehmer said the det]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/remains-found-at-lake-near-whistler-rcmp-investigating/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/remains-found-at-lake-near-whistler-rcmp-investigating/ The club announced that Rogers Forum will host all of the on-ice activities for the event, which runs from June 30 to July 2.
Development camp annually welcomes the Canucks’ top prospects and focuses on skill-building, fitness testing and off-ice training. Last year’s camp occurred at the University of British Columbia.The #Canucks announced today details for the team’s 2026 Development Cam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canucks-bringing-development-camp-to-abbotsford/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canucks-bringing-development-camp-to-abbotsford/ They performed a free concert Saturday, June 20, during the inaugural Barns to Beaches Festival in Tsawwassen, an appropriate “homecoming” concert site for the band, formed there by the two high school pals.
In Surrey, 54-40 will plug in for another free-admission concert at the city’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/54-40-rocks-free-concert-in-delta-another-in-surrey-mid-july/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/54-40-rocks-free-concert-in-delta-another-in-surrey-mid-july/ Every year in late June, up to 500 truly unique cars converge on this city’s downtown core. The show’s volunteer crew is on site as early as 5 a.m., preparing to help the car owners roll into their parking spots for the day. Registration starts at 7 a.m., and the show officially starts at 10 a.m.
And as the streets fill up with cars, they also fill with onlookers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/village-classic-car-show-set-to-take-over-chilliwacks-downtown-core/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/village-classic-car-show-set-to-take-over-chilliwacks-downtown-core/ The Nakusp RCMP is working with the BC Coroners Service following the discovery of two bodies along the Tate Creek Forest Service Road.
Police said they received a report at about 9:17 a.m. on June 16 of a burned vehicle and a body in the vicinity.
Investigators determined the vehicle had become stuck in difficult terrain and appeared to have subseq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-woman-found-dead-on-remote-road-near-nakusp-criminality-not-suspected/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-woman-found-dead-on-remote-road-near-nakusp-criminality-not-suspected/ Officers were called after multiple reports of a lone man in distress in the Columbia River on June 21 around 9:30 p.m., according to a news release from Castlegar RCMP Tuesday (June 23).
Police said witness reported seeing a man being carried downstream by current.
A backpack, believed to belong to the man, was later found along the shoreline.
Castlegar Search and Rescue, Columbia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-believed-to-have-been-swept-away-in-columbia-river-castlegar-rcmp/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-believed-to-have-been-swept-away-in-columbia-river-castlegar-rcmp/ On June 29, 2021, much of British Columbia was in the grip of a heat dome that saw temperature records shattered. On that day, Lytton recorded the highest temperature ever seen in Canada: 49.6 C.
The next day, with temperatures falling to a comparatively mild 39 C, a fire]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/progress-slow-but-visible-five-years-after-lytton-fire/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/progress-slow-but-visible-five-years-after-lytton-fire/ Vanderheide and nine other Grade 8 CDG students were partnered with a fashion retailer in the mall and arranged their outfits for display from June 1 to 15. The general public were allowed to vote online for their favourite and more than 6,000 votes were cast this year. The winner was decided by just 80 vote]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-quinn-vanderheide-wins-2026-junior-summer-fashion-showcase/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-quinn-vanderheide-wins-2026-junior-summer-fashion-showcase/ Seth Scott Hatfield, the alleged shooter, is from Lethbridge, the Quebec coroner confirmed to Black Press Media Tuesday (June 23). A civilian, 68-year-old Montreal man Michel Mizrahi, and Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal officer, 34-year-old Mohamed Lamine Benredouane from Laval, were also killed.
Coroner Martine L]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/suspect-in-montreal-shooting-that-left-3-dead-is-identified-as-alberta-man/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/suspect-in-montreal-shooting-that-left-3-dead-is-identified-as-alberta-man/ Portugal. The Man will headline the City Park festival on Sunday, Sept. 13, it was announced on Tuesday.
“The Grammy-winning, multi-platinum alternative powerhouses are bringing their legendary live performance straight to City Park,” said Denim on the Diamond on social media.
The Alaska-found, but now based in Oregon band that’s been around for 22 years now, won the Best Pop Du]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/live-in-the-moment-as-portugal-the-man-headlines-kelowna-music-festival/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/live-in-the-moment-as-portugal-the-man-headlines-kelowna-music-festival/ BC Transit announced on June 22 that the new facility at the Victoria Transit Centre is designed to support maintenance teams with hands-on learning environments and modern training tools.
“As the BC Transit fleet evolves with the introduction of battery electric buses, specialized training that goes beyond traditional practices is required, and this facility will ensure BC Transit’s existing fleet and future electrified]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-transit-opens-7-million-training-centre-in-victoria/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-transit-opens-7-million-training-centre-in-victoria/ Environment Canada shared that the peak temperature on Monday reached 32.4 C, which surpassed the previous record of 31.7 C in 1958.
Abbotsford wasn’t alone in starting the week with new temperature heights, with a total of 14 B.C. communities also setting records.
This current heat wave is expected to bring similar temperatures on Tuesday,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/heat-wave-brings-temperature-record-to-abbotsford/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/heat-wave-brings-temperature-record-to-abbotsford/ According to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), activity on the blaze decreased overnight due to cooler temperatures and light winds.
Crews and structure protection personnel prioritized the protection and defence of structures in the fire area.
However, the blaze remains burning at Rank 1 – 2. The different Ranks can be found on the provincial website.
There are 197 BCWS firefighters]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-fire-activity-expected-to-increase-as-temperatures-reach-36c/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-fire-activity-expected-to-increase-as-temperatures-reach-36c/ A three-page letter from the town, dated June 15, was sent to Premier David Eby and numerous provincial ministers and officials.
Mayor Spencer Coyne said Princeton has faced a worsening homelessness crisis for several years and local service providers, organizations and volunteers have worked to respond.
&ldqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/princeton-mayor-asks-for-action-from-province-on-homelessness/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/princeton-mayor-asks-for-action-from-province-on-homelessness/ On Friday, June 19 around 7:13 p.m., West Kelowna RCMP received reports that a kayak had capsized with two people in it near Westbank First Nation Beach, in the 2100-block of Boucherie Road. The kayak capsized after sudden windy conditions, according to RCMP.
Both individuals attempted to swim to shore, but one kayaker went under the water and never resurfaced.
First responding officers arrive]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/american-citizen-drowns-after-kayak-capsizes-on-okanagan-lake/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/american-citizen-drowns-after-kayak-capsizes-on-okanagan-lake/ Monday was a big day at the World Cup where Lionel Messi became the tournament’s record goalscorer with 18 all-time, and Kylian Mbappe moved joint-second with two of his own as Argentina, France and Norway advanced to the playoff Round of 32.
Argentina’s Messi scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas, while Mbappe netted two of his own in a 3-0 romp over Iraq in Group I action in Philadelphia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-23-messi-scores-record-18th-england-can-advance-with-win-today/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-23-messi-scores-record-18th-england-can-advance-with-win-today/ There are unconfirmed reports speculating the Langley-based team is about to announce Dyck will be coming back in a dual capacity as their general manager and head coach.
Langley Advance Times has reached out to the Giants for comment.
Dyck was Giants head coach for five seasons between 2018 and 2023, and during his first season with the G-Men he led them to overtime in Game 7 of the WHL Championship Series against Prince Albert.
He’s curr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/is-michael-dyck-about-to-return-to-the-vancouver-giants/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/is-michael-dyck-about-to-return-to-the-vancouver-giants/ The pair first came to the rehabilitation centre in the summer of 2024.
“Tina was still at nursing age; they were both far too young to be wandering alone outside of their respective lodges,” reads the release by Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
“These kits were not conflict beavers, but orphaned and transferred to the Interior Wildlife]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/interior-wildlife-rehabilitation-society-in-bc-developing-framework-for-beaver-translocation/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/interior-wildlife-rehabilitation-society-in-bc-developing-framework-for-beaver-translocation/ For two hours on March 9, the 105-year-old resident of Chartwell Carrington House in Mission was left behind in the second floor stairwell while the seniors complex was engulfed in flames around her.
Firefighters managed to rescue Hellstrom from the burning building, but she died five days later on March 14 after suffering from smoke inhalation, dehydration, and hypothermia.
“She was just telling everybody how scared s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/105-year-old-dies-of-smoke-inhalation-days-after-fire-at-mission-seniors-complex/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/105-year-old-dies-of-smoke-inhalation-days-after-fire-at-mission-seniors-complex/ The department is investigating the alleged assault that took place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at Connaught Park in Kitsilano where a 45-year-old man allegedly bear sprayer a group of cricket players and broke the arm of one.
Police say a game was underway when the suspect allegedly walked across the pitch and “repeatedly interrupted the play.” He was asked]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-allegedly-bear-sprays-cricketers-breaks-players-arm-in-vancouver-police/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-allegedly-bear-sprays-cricketers-breaks-players-arm-in-vancouver-police/ The selection committee announced Price as one of the six individuals elected on Monday (June 22). Price was among five in the player category, with one in the builder category.
“Hockey has taught me a lot of life lessons, especially persistence and never giving up,” Price said in the news release. “The game has given me the opportunity to work with dedicated and talented peo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-carey-price-among-2026-hockey-hall-of-fame-inductees/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-carey-price-among-2026-hockey-hall-of-fame-inductees/ This fire danger rating is used when authorities deem forest fuels to be very dry and pose significant risks for new fires to start and spread quickly.
As a result, open burning and industrial activities become restricted, with an open burning ban already in place from May 1 to Sept. 30.
Conditions are not likely to improve in the near future, with temperatures peaking above 25]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-fire-risk-raised-to-high-as-temperatures-skyrocket/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-fire-risk-raised-to-high-as-temperatures-skyrocket/ The Federal Court issued orders for the Competition Bureau to advance its investigation into Empire Company Ltd.’s use of property controls in Canada, according to a news release Monday (June 22). Empire is the parent company of Safeway, IGA, FresCo, Sobeys, and Farm Boy.
There are Sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/property-control-probe-expanded-canada-wide-to-parent-company-of-safeway-iga/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/property-control-probe-expanded-canada-wide-to-parent-company-of-safeway-iga/ BC Wildfire says it has an initial attack crew on site, and air support of one helicopter is en route.
There is no risk of additional spread of the fire, and the incident remains listed as under control.
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Smoke can be seen rising from Kalamoir Regional Park again.
At around 1:14 p.m. fire crews responded to reports of a wildfire flaring up at the Kalamoir Regional Park in West Kelowna.
According to a Black Pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/air-support-called-in-as-wildfire-flares-up-at-kalamoir-park-in-west-kelowna/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/air-support-called-in-as-wildfire-flares-up-at-kalamoir-park-in-west-kelowna/ The Abbotsford School District recognized the company at the last board meeting on June 16.
According to the board, Morguard earned the honour through its ongoing commitment to supporting students and families in Abbotsford.
The release states that, since 2020, Morguard has donated over $15,000 to Abbotsford students to support s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/management-team-at-abbotsfords-sevenoaks-shopping-centre-wins-community-matters-award/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/management-team-at-abbotsfords-sevenoaks-shopping-centre-wins-community-matters-award/ At the June 15 meeting, the Village of Harrison Hot Springs council voted unanimously to authorize $50,000 from the Community Works Fund for a feasibility study, with the remaining $200,000 funded by grants.
The study will inform any future project by identifying opportunities and constraints associated with the hot springs source, per a staff report. Source water flow, regulatory requirements, water rights, the existing w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/study-into-public-access-of-hot-springs-gets-go-ahead-from-harrison-council/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/study-into-public-access-of-hot-springs-gets-go-ahead-from-harrison-council/ In a 10:15 a.m. update from BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), fire activity decreased overnight due to lighter winds and cooler temperatures. However, it is still burning from Rank 1-3. The different Ranks can be found on the provincial website.
TNRD director Tricia Thorpe confirmed to Black Press Media that at least one structure has been lost.
“We do have one resident in the TNRD that lost]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-structure-confirmed-lost-in-lytton-wildfire-evacuation-orders-alerts-remain-in-place/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-structure-confirmed-lost-in-lytton-wildfire-evacuation-orders-alerts-remain-in-place/ “The province is targeting chronic property offending that threatens the livelihood of small businesses, which are the backbone of our communities,” Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger said in a Monday news release. “We’re building on progress we’ve made, dedicating more resources and working with partners to strengthen enforcement and keep communities vibrant an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-bc-program-introduced-to-monitor-chronic-property-crime-offenders/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-bc-program-introduced-to-monitor-chronic-property-crime-offenders/ The assistant warden of management services, Amrit Hothi, said only one person was injured in the incident at the medium-security penitentiary.
After being evaluated by prison staff, the inmate was transported to the hospital for further treatment and has since returned to the Matsqui Institution.
“The assailants have been identified, and the appropriate actions have b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/inmate-hospitalized-after-assault-at-abbotsford-institution/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/inmate-hospitalized-after-assault-at-abbotsford-institution/ According to a news release from the Correctional Service of Canada on Thursday (June 18), staff members of the medium-security unit seized contraband and unauthorized items with an estimated institutional value of $296,160.
Methamphetamine, cocaine, ketamine, THC, MDMA, tobacco, other drugs, and a charging block were among the contraband and unauthorized items seized.
The CSC said police have been]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/drugs-seized-at-mission-institution/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/drugs-seized-at-mission-institution/ Multiple attempts were made to contact Jocelyn Gaetan Roger, the dog’s alleged owner, at a property in Gold Bridge and at a Surrey mailing address. The letters were returned to the sender.
Nevertheless, according to a decision on a Nanaimo court on June 16, Roger no]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/woman-awarded-400k-after-vernon-dog-attack-left-her-with-permanent-injuries/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/woman-awarded-400k-after-vernon-dog-attack-left-her-with-permanent-injuries/ Contributor
Wildfires in Canada are now a crisis.
Canada on Fire, a report of the federal Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, calls for immediate action on managing the rapidly escalating wildfires across the country and the impact they have on forestry and agriculture industries as well as rural and Indigenous communities.
Considering the report to have many positive aspects, Derek Sutherland, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s general manager of c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/columbia-shuswap-protective-services-manager-urges-haste-on-canada-on-fire-recommendations/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/columbia-shuswap-protective-services-manager-urges-haste-on-canada-on-fire-recommendations/ According to the Canadian Council of Imams, Ebrahim Ali said he was seated in his vehicle with his wife on Thursday, June 18, when someone opened the vehicle door and attempted to forcibly remove him. Ebrahim is said to have resisted the attack and pursued the individual for 20 minutes while on the phone with 911.
They say police apprehended the i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/community-condemns-alleged-attack-against-bc-muslim-leader/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/community-condemns-alleged-attack-against-bc-muslim-leader/ Pauls, who was elected three times and served as both chair and vice-chair, has spent the last four years as the executive director of Baseball PEI.
She was first elected to the Abbotsford school board in 2011 and also went on to earn a seat in 2014 and 2018. She placed fifth in 2018 with 10,237 votes and fourth in 2014 with 11,680.
“Public education is as important to me today as it has ever]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-abbotsford-board-chair-rhonda-pauls-enters-2026-trustee-race/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-abbotsford-board-chair-rhonda-pauls-enters-2026-trustee-race/ The BC Lions issued a release Monday (June 22) noting the new chips are a Hardbite limited edition flavour, as they team up with Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd. to bring the brand-new taste to store shelves across the province.
Hitting stores starting Monday, the potato chip bags feature the faces of four BC Lions players: quarterback Nathan Rourke, White Rock n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-based-potato-chip-brand-teams-up-with-bc-lions-for-fiery-new-flavour/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-based-potato-chip-brand-teams-up-with-bc-lions-for-fiery-new-flavour/ According to the Abbotsford Police Department (APD), officers responded to a total of 326 calls between Friday evening (June 19) and Monday morning.
Friday night began on a busy note, with officers catching eight impaired drivers. The number of impaired drivers then continued to steadily grow through the next couple of days, with a total of 16]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/weekend-brings-frequent-domestic-abuse-and-drunk-driving-to-abbotsford/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/weekend-brings-frequent-domestic-abuse-and-drunk-driving-to-abbotsford/ Isabella Wen, a Surrey resident and Grade 12 graduate of R.E. Mountain Secondary in Langley, is one of just 20 students across Canada to receive a 2026 TD Scholarship for Community Leadership.
The scholarship provides up to $70,000 toward post-secondary tuition and living expenses, along with mentorship, networking opportunities and paid summer employment.
The scholarship is sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-student-among-20-canadians-to-receive-prestigious-td-scholarship/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-student-among-20-canadians-to-receive-prestigious-td-scholarship/ Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton said the SPS’s Prolific Offender Unit launched its investigation in February during which a police raid on a Surrey residence on May 21 led to the three arrests and the seizure of $891,000 in drugs, cash and equipment.
Among items seized includes 15.89 kilograms of opium, 1,529 gra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/2-men-deported-1-charged-in-surrey-police-service-drug-trafficking-investigation/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/2-men-deported-1-charged-in-surrey-police-service-drug-trafficking-investigation/ Egypt jumped to the top of the Group G table with a 3-1 win in Vancouver on Sunday evening, June 21.
New Zealand managed to score once at BC Place Stadium, filled with 52,497 fans who watched Egypt score their first FIFA World Cup victory since making their debut 92 years ago.
Key stat: This was the first time Egypt had ever gone in behind at half-time in a World Cup fixture.The celebration is on as Egypt defeats New]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-22-egypt-scores-historic-win-in-vancouver-argentina-plays-this-morning/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-22-egypt-scores-historic-win-in-vancouver-argentina-plays-this-morning/ Twenty years ago, Brad Jacobsen accomplished what many believed was impossible.Jacobsen’s life changed in spring 1994 when an accident left him living life as a quadriplegic. Jacobsen refused to accept that adventure, wilderness, and purpose were no longer part of his future: H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/filmmakers-fundraise-to-finish-late-friends-west-coast-story-of-resilience/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/filmmakers-fundraise-to-finish-late-friends-west-coast-story-of-resilience/ The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) last updated the public at 10:46 p.m. about the wildfire of note, which was sized at 600 hectares on Saturday, June 20. They say the fire remains out of control.
EmergencyInfoBC has a breakdown of all the evacuation orders and alerts in place for the Saw Creek fire.
An evacuation alert was issued on June 20 at 2:15 p.m. by the Siska Indian Band for Zacht 5, Siska Flat 5A, and S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/saw-creek-wildfire-near-lytton-reported-as-704-hectares/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/saw-creek-wildfire-near-lytton-reported-as-704-hectares/ The Saw Creek wildfire continues to burn out of control at an estimated 704 hectares as of Sunday evening.
However, the evacuation order for 47 properties in the Village of Lytton has been downgraded to an evacuation alert as of 7 p.m.
An evacuation order remains an effect for approximately three properties in the village as well as 12 properties in Electoral Area “l” or Blue Sky Country.
An amended evacuation alert is now in place for approximately 212 addressed pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/47-properties-in-lytton-downgraded-to-evacuation-alert-due-to-saw-creek-wildfire/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/47-properties-in-lytton-downgraded-to-evacuation-alert-due-to-saw-creek-wildfire/ ”
Going into the game, the team was coming off back-to-back losses, including a lopsided 33-point defeat two nights earlier in Winnipeg, which knocked them out of first place in the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s Western Conference.
“We just wante]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-bandits-roar-back-from-defeat-to-down-honey-badgers/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-bandits-roar-back-from-defeat-to-down-honey-badgers/ Phillippa Mann’s memoir House of Cards was released in February and she’ll be having a book signing on June 27.
She grew up in a home where everything appeared perfect on the surface while something much darker was happening behind closed doors.
Her mother has “undiagnosed munchausen by proxy,” she said, which is a mental illness where a caregiver (often a mo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwack-author-releases-memoir-about-surviving-mothers-web-of-lies/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwack-author-releases-memoir-about-surviving-mothers-web-of-lies/ Vancouver will be alive again for a Sunday match featuring New Zealand vs. Egypt, 6 p.m. start at BC Place Stadium, on the first day of summer (June 21).
The Group G game is one of two today, with Belgium facing Iran at noon in Los Angeles.
In Group H action, Spain plays Saudi Arabia at 9 a.m. in Atlanta, and Uruguay faces Cabo Verde in Miami at 3 p.m.
Saturday was busy with four games. Germany scored a late 2-1 win]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-21-vancouver-hosts-new-zealand-vs-egypt-today-at-6-pm/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-21-vancouver-hosts-new-zealand-vs-egypt-today-at-6-pm/ How much do you know about famous fathers, in history, culture and fiction? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.
Good luck.READ MORE: QUIZ: AI technology creates new worlds
READ MORE: QUIZ: In celebration of hockey
READ MORE: QUIZ: In praise of communication]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quiz-a-salute-to-fathers-and-fatherhood/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quiz-a-salute-to-fathers-and-fatherhood/ Almost five years to the day since the start of the Lytton Creek wildfire, which killed two people and brought almost the whole town to ruin in 2021, the people of Lytton once again had to face a forest-fuelled fire encroaching on their town.
What was first reported as a 10-hectare fire by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) the afternoon of June 19, quickly grew to 100 hectares, and then a few hours later, to 200 hectares. By th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/resilient-people-stories-from-lytton-on-the-second-day-of-2026-wildfire/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/resilient-people-stories-from-lytton-on-the-second-day-of-2026-wildfire/ The Lions Cultus Lake Fishing Derby took place at Main Beach on June 20 and helping collect data that day from some of the hundreds of smallmouth bass caught were four University of the Fraser Valley students, plus volunteers with Cultus Lake Stewardship Society (CLASS, formerly Cultus Lake Aquatic Stewardship Strategy).
During the derby, people catch invasiv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/students-dissect-some-of-the-100s-of-invasive-fish-hauled-out-during-cultus-lake-derby/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/students-dissect-some-of-the-100s-of-invasive-fish-hauled-out-during-cultus-lake-derby/ Hundreds of people came out to Cultus Lake Day at Main Beach on June 20 for a sunny parade, pancake breakfast, live entertainment and more.
The event included an artisan market, food vendors, bouncy castle, local breweries, activities for kids and rides on the Rotary train.
The event is free and continues until 10 p.m. with live music on the beach. Pay parking is in effec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-parading-through-main-beach-at-cultus-lake-day/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-parading-through-main-beach-at-cultus-lake-day/ Hundreds of people came out to Cultus Lake Day at Main Beach on June 20 for a sunny parade, pancake breakfast, live entertainment and more.
The event included an artisan market, food vendors, bouncy castle, local breweries, activities for kids and rides on the Rotary train.
The event is free and continues until 10 p.m. with live music on the beach. Pay parking is in effec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-parading-past-main-beach-at-cultus-lake-day/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-parading-past-main-beach-at-cultus-lake-day/ Ross Wise, MW, head winemaker at Black Hills Estate Winery, led the way until recently, when he handed over the winemaking reins to Ryan McKibbon. That has not been the only change at Black Hills. Following the 2023 harvest came the winter freeze of January 2024, wiping out much of the old vines. Immediately, a major replant began.
A more nuanced replant had already been in the works, but &]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/herbert-black-hills-nota-bene-an-icon-on-the-bc-wine-scene/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/herbert-black-hills-nota-bene-an-icon-on-the-bc-wine-scene/ The single-vehicle crash happened in the eastbound lanes of the highway, west of the Yale Road West exit around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20.
One person was treated by paramedics on scene then airlifted in critical condition.
The dead deer was in the westbound lanes of the highway.
RCMP closed both directions while the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruct]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/person-airlifted-to-hospital-after-car-hits-deer-on-highway-1-in-chilliwack/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/person-airlifted-to-hospital-after-car-hits-deer-on-highway-1-in-chilliwack/ The wildfire was discovered on June 19 and was initially noted as 10 hectares in size. Within a couple of hours it had jumped to 100 hectares, and later in the evening it was marked as 200 hectares by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). The latest update at 9:14 a.m., June 20, puts the wildfire at 600 hectares.
The fire is suspected by the BCWS to be human caused.The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issue]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-wildfire-grows-to-600-hectares-on-second-day-of-blaze/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-wildfire-grows-to-600-hectares-on-second-day-of-blaze/ An update on the Saw Creek wildfire states that the fire, currently assessed at 600 hectares, has not crossed the Fraser River or Lytton Creek.
The wind has shifted, and is blowing from north to south. The fire is exhibiting Rank 2 and 3 behaviour but is described as “not aggressive.”
BC Wildfire Service crews are focusing their attention on the fire’s southern perimeter.
Highway 1 remains closed between Boston Bar and Cornwall Road (Ashcroft), with detours a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-wildfire-at-600-hectares-as-highway-1-remains-closed/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-wildfire-at-600-hectares-as-highway-1-remains-closed/ The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has expanded an evacuation order issued on behalf of the Village of Lytton in response to the Saw Creek wildfire.
Three additional addressed properties within the Village of Lytton boundaries have been newly-placed on evacuation order. This order is now in place for approximately 50 addressed properties in the Village of Lytton.
Impacted properties are east of Highway 1, including Ponderosa Heights, and south of (but not including) Kums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/evacuation-order-expanded-in-lytton-in-response-to-saw-creek-wildfire/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/evacuation-order-expanded-in-lytton-in-response-to-saw-creek-wildfire/ Between Saturday, June 20 and Saturday, July 4, eight “temporary service interruptions” dates were listed:June 20 at 5 p.m. to June 21 at 8 a.m.
June 23 at 5 p.m. to June 24 at 8 a.m.
June 24 at 5 p.m. to June 25 at 8 a.m.
June 27 at 5 p.m. to June 28 at 8 a.m.
June 28 at 5 p.m. to June 29 at 8 a.m.
June 30 at 5]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/multiple-overnight-closures-coming-to-mission-memorial-hospital-emergency-department/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/multiple-overnight-closures-coming-to-mission-memorial-hospital-emergency-department/ There were four World Cup matches Friday and another four Saturday as group play continues at stadiums in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
Friday, the U.S. topped Australia 2-0 in Seattle in the day’s first game, with Alex Freeman finding the back of the net in the 43rd minute, after Australia’s Cameron Burgess booted the ball into his own goal 11 minutes in.THE GOAL STANDSAfter a VAR check for offside, the U]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-20-us-beats-australia-4-matches-saturday-involve-germany-sweden/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-20-us-beats-australia-4-matches-saturday-involve-germany-sweden/ The B.C. Lions ran into a buzzsaw Friday night, dropping a 41-27 decision to the host Hamilton Tiger-Cats in CFL action at Hamilton Stadium.
Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell passed for 285 yards and five touchdowns for the Ticats (2-1), who got majors from Maximilian Mang (2), Kenny Lawler, Kiondre Smith, Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and Jake Doleaga. Kicker Marc Liegghio added five conversions.
For the Lions (0-2), who were missing four wide receivers due to injury, Nathan Rourke tossed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mitchell-throws-for-5-tds-as-tiger-cats-dump-visiting-bc-lions-41-27/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mitchell-throws-for-5-tds-as-tiger-cats-dump-visiting-bc-lions-41-27/ The Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton is now 200 hectares in size.
The wildfire, which was first reported by BC Wildfire Service as 10 hectares late Friday afternoon, has rapidly grown through the evening.
It was noted as 100 hectares at 6:45 p.m. The most recent update, which put the fire at 200 hectares, was made at 9:45 p.m.
Firefighting crews from around the province are being called in to assist in tackling the wildfire of note.
The fire is suspected to be human caused.
This]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-of-note-near-lytton-grows-to-200-hectares-highway-1-impacted/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-of-note-near-lytton-grows-to-200-hectares-highway-1-impacted/ An evacuation order has been issued for areas east of Highway 1 north and south of Lytton.
According to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD), the evacuation order impacts about 13 properties in Electoral Area I (Blue Sky Country). It was put in effect at 10 p.m.
Impacted areas are as follows:Properties east of Highway 1 from Florence Road north to Airport Road
Any other properties as outlined on the attached mapThe TNRD has also issued an evacuation alert for two prope]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-of-note-near-lytton-grows-to-200-hectares-evacuation-order-issued/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-of-note-near-lytton-grows-to-200-hectares-evacuation-order-issued/ The wildfire south of Lytton is now being reported as 100 hectares.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) put out an update at 6:45 p.m. about the fire.
Multiple BCWS crews are responding along with Lytton Fire and Rescue. Aerial resources and structure protection have also been deployed.
The wildfire service says the fire is currently burning at Rank 4 and 5, meaning a highly to extremely vigorous surface fire with an organized crown fire, and moderate to long range spotting.
“]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-wildfire-4-km-south-of-lytton-now-100-hectares/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-wildfire-4-km-south-of-lytton-now-100-hectares/ The Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department has been called in to help battle the Saw Creek wildfire.
They posted to their Facebook page at 9:15 p.m. on Friday saying that the BC Wildfire Service requested a crew from the department to go to the evolving wildfire near Lytton.
“We are sending our Type 3 Engine with three personnel. We wish them well and stay safe,” the department said.
Travel from Clearwater to Lytton takes over three hours.
The wildfire of note is esti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-lytton-wildfire-grows-to-100-hectares-highway-1-affected/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-lytton-wildfire-grows-to-100-hectares-highway-1-affected/ The blaze south of Lytton is now being reported as 100 hectares, as of a 6:45 p.m. update from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Highway 1 is currently impacted with 116.7 km between Cottonwood Road and Airport Road closed in both directions.
Multiple BCWS crews are responding along with Lytton Fire and Rescue. Aerial resources and structure protection have also been deployed.
The wildfire service says the blaze is currently burning at Rank 4 and 5, meaning a highly to extremely]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-wildfire-grows-to-100-hectares-highway-1-impacted/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-wildfire-grows-to-100-hectares-highway-1-impacted/ BC Hydro is dealing with a power outage that is affecting around 1,000 customers in and around Lytton.
Power is out for customers along Highway 1 from north of Boston Bar to north of Spences Bridge, and includes all of the Village of Lytton. Customers on the west side of the Fraser River at Lytton are also affected, with the outage stretching along Highway 12 towards Lillooet.
Customers along Highway 8 from Spences Bridge to Merritt are also affected.
BC Hydro has crews assigne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-wildfire-grows-to-100-hectares-highway-1-affected/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-wildfire-grows-to-100-hectares-highway-1-affected/ The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reported the fire on Friday afternoon, with the latest update coming in at 5:38 p.m.
The blaze, located near Saw Creek, is an estimated 10 hectares and is burning out of control.
Flames can be seen on the east side of the Fraser River along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Drive BC notes a road closure on Highway 1 in both directions between Cottonwood Road and Junction Highway 12 for 39.4 km.
“There is a wil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/10-hectare-wildfire-discovered-4-km-south-of-lytton/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/10-hectare-wildfire-discovered-4-km-south-of-lytton/ The court imposed the bond on June 16, according to a news release from the RCMP’s Federal Policing Pacific Region Friday (June 19).
More to come.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/youth-under-12-month-terrorism-peace-bond-in-salmon-arm-school-threat-case/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/youth-under-12-month-terrorism-peace-bond-in-salmon-arm-school-threat-case/ ​A notice for filming was sent to Kelowna residents, letting people know that the cast will be moving into a new house in McKinley Landing, where a majority of the season will be filmed.
​Canada Shore is a spin-off series of the popular TV series Jersey Shore, which blew up in popularity in 2009 and is still producing new seasons]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canada-shore-to-begin-filming-in-kelownas-mckinley-landing-this-month/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canada-shore-to-begin-filming-in-kelownas-mckinley-landing-this-month/ There were 1.36 million boardings across the TransLink network on June 18, which was the day of the Canada-Qatar World Cup match at BC Place. A typical day would see 1.19 million boardings.
TransLink says ridership growth was “especially strong” in Richmond, Burnaby and the Tri-Cities.
The top 10 stations – excluding downtown stations and FIFA Fan Festival shuttle stations – were Bridgeport, Brentwood, Oakridg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/translink-reports-highest-ridership-since-2020-for-canada-qatar-match/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/translink-reports-highest-ridership-since-2020-for-canada-qatar-match/ Tandra Conn has been charged with first-degree murder in relation to the death of her mother, Martha Conn, in Vernon on June 20, 2025.
Tandra was charged on Wednesday, June 17. The 53-year-old remains in custody.
The Morning Star witnessed police at Brookside Gardens Estates on June 21, 2025, the day after the alleged murder. On June 23, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said officers were called to a family disturbance that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vernon-woman-charged-with-murdering-her-mother/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vernon-woman-charged-with-murdering-her-mother/ The union’s president said the vote — 67 per cent of members rejected the deal — shows the “frustration” members have with pressures facing the profession.
“For many nurses, this vote was about more than the terms of a collective agreement,” BCNU President Adriane Gear said in a Friday afternoon (June 19) news release. “It i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-vote-67-to-reject-recently-negotiated-tentative-collective-agreement/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-nurses-vote-67-to-reject-recently-negotiated-tentative-collective-agreement/ This mixed bag will likely present a complex set of challenges for the province’s New Democrat government to navigate if officials decide to proceed with the developments, as all three of these core NDP constituencies vie for influence.
So far, the government is proceeding cautiously.
On Monday (June 15), Adrian D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/site-e-homathko-dam-proposals-divide-bc-first-nations-confound-site-c-critics/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/site-e-homathko-dam-proposals-divide-bc-first-nations-confound-site-c-critics/ Trustees voted 4-3 to pass that public question period be held to a maximum of 10 minutes and all questions must be related to meeting agenda items. They can be submitted in writing or email to the secretary-treasurer, who will read the question.
The question period is for members of the public in-person or attending virtually and the board chair makes t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-board-of-education-votes-4-3-to-approve-new-question-period-policy/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-board-of-education-votes-4-3-to-approve-new-question-period-policy/ The win gave Canada its first-ever World Cup victory.
Jonathan David scored three times for Canada, which became the first squad outside Europe and South America to score six goals in a World Cup match.
Thursday’s massive win puts Canada at the top of Group B with four points, tied with Switzerland but boasting a bette]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-photos-bc-celebrates-canadas-historic-6-0-win-over-qatar/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-photos-bc-celebrates-canadas-historic-6-0-win-over-qatar/ Ian McAlpine shared his “once in a lifetime” story on social media after seeing young herons being raised by an eagle.
He was walking along the Vedder Rotary Trail in Chilliwack with fellow photographers Mercedes Bustamante and Lynn Kroetch, when “eagle-eyed” Bustamante spotted a young heron in an eagle nest on May 21, McAlpine said.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-chilliwack-photographer-captures-rare-moment-of-herons-raised-by-eagle/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-chilliwack-photographer-captures-rare-moment-of-herons-raised-by-eagle/ The fire broke out sometime around 10 a.m. in a large barn in the 3900 block of 232 Street. The property appeared to host several poultry barns.
The fire tore through the structure and destroyed it, with flames through the roof when firefighters arrived, according to Scott Brewer, one of the assistant chiefs of operations for Langley Township Fire Department.
Langley RCMP closed off 232 Street south of 40]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-barn-fire-sends-smoke-billowing-over-langley/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-barn-fire-sends-smoke-billowing-over-langley/ “All the fans are excited, and everything is flying off the shelves; it’s hard to keep stocking in,” said store manager Bailey McNeil.
Around noon on Thursday (June 18), hours before kickoff of the Canada vs. Qatar match, McNeil said the Fan Fest and BC Place were the only places that had official Canada jerseys left and she expe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouvers-fan-festival-fifa-store-sees-high-demand-for-merch/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouvers-fan-festival-fifa-store-sees-high-demand-for-merch/ “All the fans are excited, and everything is flying off the shelves; it’s hard to keep stocking in,” said store manager Bailey McNeil.
Around noon on Thursday (June 18), hours before kickoff of the Canada vs. Qatar match, McNeil said the Fan Fest and BC Place were the only places that had official Canada jerseys left and she expe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fifa-fan-festival-vancouver-store-sees-jersey-craze-ahead-of-matches/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fifa-fan-festival-vancouver-store-sees-jersey-craze-ahead-of-matches/ According to RentCafe Canada’s Renter Interest report for the first quarter of 2026, Victoria ranked sixth nationally for renter interest, maintaining its position from the previous quarter.
The report found available rental listings in Victoria increased 63 per cent year over year, the largest increase among the country’s top 10 r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/victoria-sees-largest-increase-in-available-rentals-in-canadas-top-10-markets/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/victoria-sees-largest-increase-in-available-rentals-in-canadas-top-10-markets/ Chief Dan George Middle School will receive $60,000 as part of $1.8 million being distributed across the nation this year.
The grants are used to help school libraries purchase much-needed books to replenish their shelves.
The foundation says this year’s funding is up $800,000 from 2025 and will impact 17,000 students.
Since its founding]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-school-receives-60k-literacy-grant/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-school-receives-60k-literacy-grant/ No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial will be releasing to the public on June 22. The documentary is a joint production between the BC Centre for Palliative Care and the Kelowna Homelessness Research Centre.
The 45-minute documentary explores the connection between grief and homelessness. According to a Kelowna-based study by the filmmakers, 45 per cent of participants mad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/upcoming-documentary-puts-spotlight-on-kelownas-unhoused-population/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/upcoming-documentary-puts-spotlight-on-kelownas-unhoused-population/ If approved, the 600-capacity school for Grades 6 to 8 would be located in the east Abbotsford neighbourhood and the initial ask is just over $61.5 million.
Site acquisition for the school would also be required and that would cost another $10 million. The board also asked for site acquisition for both a new e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-school-board-approves-capital-request-for-new-middle-school/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-school-board-approves-capital-request-for-new-middle-school/ On June 2 and 3, officers executed search warrants at five properties in Kelowna and West Kelowna following a months-long investigation focused on disrupting and dismantling a drug trafficking network in the community.
As a result, Mounties seized roughly five kilograms of suspected illicit drugs, $55,000 cash, approximately $230,000 worth of jewellery and fashion items, as well as four v]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-rcmp-seize-285k-in-drugs-guns-jewelry-after-multiple-search-warrants/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-rcmp-seize-285k-in-drugs-guns-jewelry-after-multiple-search-warrants/ BCAA’s Evolve E-Bike Share is expanding into Abbotsford through a new partnership with Wiebe Properties, which is funding and hosting the project.
The bikes will be available to the public 24/7, with all trips beginning and ending at any of the designated parking zones.
“We have deep roots in Abbotsford, and we’ve been hearing from locals that hav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/e-bike-program-comes-to-6-locations-in-abbotsford/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/e-bike-program-comes-to-6-locations-in-abbotsford/ The approval is the second assessment undertaken through an agreement with the Thaltan Nation.
Red Chris is a copper and gold mine 18 kilometres southwest of Iskut owned by the Newmont Corporation, and is on both federal and provincial priority project lists.
The province expects the expansion to add 1,800 jobs during pea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/province-approves-underground-expansion-at-northwest-bcs-red-chris-mine/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/province-approves-underground-expansion-at-northwest-bcs-red-chris-mine/ The park has now been reopened to the public.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Police are investigating the discovery of a deceased individual in Matsqui Trail Regional Park in Abbotsford on Friday morning (June 19).
The Abbotsford Police Department says the park will remain closed as police determi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-body-found-in-abbotsford-park-deemed-not-suspicious/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-body-found-in-abbotsford-park-deemed-not-suspicious/ The Abbotsford Police Department says the park will remain closed as police determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
“At this time there is no risk to public safety in the area,” the department states.
The closured affects park operations near the end of Riverside Road at Tall Road.
No further details have been released at the time.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-investigate-after-body-found-in-abbotsford-park/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-investigate-after-body-found-in-abbotsford-park/ Around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday (June 18), Vancouver police attempted to stop a driver after officers “pinged” the car as having inactive insurance and the vehicle was being operated by an allegedly prohibited driver.
A release from police says that officers attempted to stop the vehicle near Howe and Robson streets, “but the driver fled through an underground parki]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/driver-hits-tree-after-allegedly-fleeing-vancouver-police-through-parkade/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/driver-hits-tree-after-allegedly-fleeing-vancouver-police-through-parkade/ The white sturgeon measured 11-foot-8.2-inches in length with a 60-inch girth, weighing an estimated 1,100-1,200 pounds.
Kevin Estrada, founder of Sturgeon Slayers, said this fish surpassed their previous record where his guiding group landed an 11-foot-6.5-inch white sturgeon with a 55-inch girth in 2021.
Both fish had never been caught before, and were ta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/monster-sturgeon-landed-by-chilliwack-fishing-guide-weighs-estimated-1200-pounds/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/monster-sturgeon-landed-by-chilliwack-fishing-guide-weighs-estimated-1200-pounds/ The event takes place at Ledgeview Golf and Country Club. Members of the public are invited to participate in the online 50/50 raffle and auction held in conjunction with the event.
Jacky Gill, chair of the Archway golf committee, said the tournament has had “incredible support” from the community over the years, raising more than $535,000 for Archway p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/archway-golf-tournament-raffle-and-auction-to-be-held-in-abbotsford/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/archway-golf-tournament-raffle-and-auction-to-be-held-in-abbotsford/ The crash occurred at approximately 6:08 a.m. in the Spuzzum area, per the Pulse Point app. An ambulance was cleared as of 6:55 a.m.
Emil Anderson Maintenance said in a social media post that crews are en route to assess.
More to come.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/collision-near-hope-slows-highway-1-traffic/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/collision-near-hope-slows-highway-1-traffic/ History was made in Vancouver on Thursday afternoon (June 18), with another huge match coming next Wednesday.
Canada was relentless and dominant at BC Place Stadium in a 6-0 win over Qatar in Group B action, giving the Maple Leaf nation its first-ever World Cup victory in the men’s soccer tournament.
Jonathan David scored three times for Canada, which became the first squad outside Europe and South America to s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-19-historic-6-0-win-for-canada-sets-up-huge-match-next-wednesday/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-19-historic-6-0-win-for-canada-sets-up-huge-match-next-wednesday/ Jessie Simpson from Kamloops had his whole life change 10 years ago.
A walk home from a party to celebrate high school graduation in the early hours of June 19, 2016 saw the young man attacked by Kristopher Tiechrieb after cutting through the the property owner’s backyard.
Teichrieb used a metal baseball bat to beat the then 18-year-old, sending Simpson into a coma doctors weren’t sure he would ever wake up from. Teichrieb pleaded guilty to a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kamloops-man-to-celebrate-29th-birthday-10-years-after-near-fatal-attack/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kamloops-man-to-celebrate-29th-birthday-10-years-after-near-fatal-attack/ Kirbey Lockhart and his wife, Heidi, were out east to Montreal on a trip. Their daughter Courtney and her partner, Scott, live in Ottawa, so the Lockharts went to visit the kids.
In Ottawa, the family decided to visit the National Art Gallery (NAG) on Monday morning, June 8. It was Courtney who reminded all that new Governor-General Louise Arbour was being sworn in.
“The three of us had j]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/i-love-vernon-prime-minister-tells-visiting-family/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/i-love-vernon-prime-minister-tells-visiting-family/ A recent community barbecue marked the grand opening of the four-storey facility, Phoenix Pathways, run by the Phoenix Society with shelter spaces, supportive housing and enhanced, complex-care services all under one roof at 45867 Trethewey Avenue.
“Housing is foundational to well-being,” said Justine Patterson, chi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/long-delayed-506m-supportive-housing-facility-with-shelter-opens-quietly-in-chilliwack/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/long-delayed-506m-supportive-housing-facility-with-shelter-opens-quietly-in-chilliwack/ A recent community barbecue marked the grand opening of the four-storey facility, Phoenix Pathways, run by the Phoenix Society with shelter spaces, supportive housing and enhanced, complex-care services all under one roof at 45867 Trethewey Avenue.
“Housing is foundational to well-being,” said Justine Patterson, chi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/long-delayed-506m-supportive-housing-and-homeless-shelter-opens-quietly-in-chilliwack/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/long-delayed-506m-supportive-housing-and-homeless-shelter-opens-quietly-in-chilliwack/ That individual remains under house arrest and is being closely monitored by the RCMP, said School District 83 Supt. Donna Kriger in a June 18 letter received by parents of J.L. Jackson Secondary students.
Kriger said police were made aware of the threat “made towards a Salmon Arm school” over the winter break when school was not in ses]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fbi-assists-rcmp-with-investigation-of-threat-directed-at-salmon-arm-school/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fbi-assists-rcmp-with-investigation-of-threat-directed-at-salmon-arm-school/ That individual remains under house arrest and is being closely monitored by the RCMP, said School District 83 Supt. Donna Kriger in a June 18 letter received by parents of J.L. Jackson Secondary students.
Kriger said police were made aware of the threat “made towards a Salmon Arm school” over the winter break when school was not in ses]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fbi-assists-rcmp-on-threat-directed-at-salmon-arm-school-school-district-83/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fbi-assists-rcmp-on-threat-directed-at-salmon-arm-school-school-district-83/ That individual remains under house arrest and is being closely monitored by the RCMP, said School District 83 Supt. Donna Kriger in a June 18 letter received by parents of J.L. Jackson Secondary students.
Kriger said police were made aware of the threat “made towards a Salmon Arm school” over the winter break when school was not in ses]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fbi-assists-rcmp-on-threat-directed-at-salmon-arm-school/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fbi-assists-rcmp-on-threat-directed-at-salmon-arm-school/ That individual remains under house arrest and is being closely monitored by the RCMP, said School District 83 Supt. Donna Kriger in a June 18 letter received by parents of J.L. Jackson Secondary students.
Kriger said police were made aware of the threat “made towards a Salmon Arm school” over the winter break when school was not in ses]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fbi-assist-rcmp-with-investigation-of-threat-directed-at-salmon-arm-school/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fbi-assist-rcmp-with-investigation-of-threat-directed-at-salmon-arm-school/ It’s a good bet that new Abbotsford Canucks general manager Richard Seeley found his way somewhere in that prestigious tome.
Seeley was announced as Abbotsford’s general manager and an assistant general manager for Vancouver on June 11 and he told The News on Wednesday (June 18)]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/experienced-general-manager-richard-seeley-ready-to-put-his-stamp-on-abbotsford-canucks/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/experienced-general-manager-richard-seeley-ready-to-put-his-stamp-on-abbotsford-canucks/ Jessie James Falkenham pleaded guilty to the April 25 offence in Kersley. He will also spend 18 months on probation and is banned from owning, residing with, or having custody or control of any animal or bird for five years.
An April 26 charge of wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer was stayed.
“I am left bewildered by what has happen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/more-jail-time-for-quesnel-man-who-killed-his-mothers-goats/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/more-jail-time-for-quesnel-man-who-killed-his-mothers-goats/ Fans cheer as Kone is taken off the field on a stretcher. Qatar down to nine men after Assim Madibo is banished with a red card.
4:14 p.m.
A hush falls over BC Place as Canada’s Ismael Kone suffers a horrific injury following a tackle.
3:57 p.m.
Total domination from Canada after the first half. Canada carried 67 per cent of possession and had eight shots on goal to none for Qatar, down to 10 men after Homam Elamin received a red card.
3:48 p.m.
Goooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!
Davi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-update-fans-erupt-as-canada-leads-qatar-3-0-at-the-half-in-vancouver/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-update-fans-erupt-as-canada-leads-qatar-3-0-at-the-half-in-vancouver/ If the result holds, Canada will sit atop Group B on goal differential and can win the group with a draw versus Switzerland on Wednesday.4:37
The rout continues. Canada’s up 5-0 as Qatar gives up an own goal in the 75th minute. The fans have started an ‘Olé, Olé, Olé’ chant.
4:25 p.m.
Another one!! It’s 4-0 Canada as Nathan Saliba bends in a beautiful free kick from just outside the box.
4:21 p.m.
Play resumes with the crowd much more subdued.
4:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-update-canada-holds-huge-5-0-lead-over-qatar-in-vancouver/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-update-canada-holds-huge-5-0-lead-over-qatar-in-vancouver/ Let the celebrations begin, Vancouver! The host nation wraps up its first-ever victory on the World Cup stage with a massive 6-0 win. Switzerland awaits…
4:53 p.m.
Total domination!! David completes his hat trick and makes it 6-0 for Canada in the 92nd minute, making it the largest margin of victory for any CONCACAF team at the World Cup. The last time a World Cup host country player scored a hat trick was Geoff Hurst for England in 1966.Fans cheer for the 6th goal on Granville]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-overpowers-qatar-with-massive-6-0-victory/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-canada-overpowers-qatar-with-massive-6-0-victory/ Chants of ole ole ole ole mix with the singing of O Canada and the strains of When the Reds Go Marching In as Canadian fans show their support for the home team. The first marchers have now arrived at BC Place after a half-hour trail through downtown.
Canada faces Qatar at 3 p.m. Pacific in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-thousands-of-fans-march-to-bc-place-ahead-of-canada-qatar-match/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-thousands-of-fans-march-to-bc-place-ahead-of-canada-qatar-match/ Goooooooooooal.
1-0 Canada as the fans erupt.
3:13 p.m.
Throngs of fans are squeezing their way down Granville Street and pub patios are packed as fans turn out in downtown Vancouver for the FIFA World Cup action.
Canada is playing Qatar at BC Place. No score so far 14 minutes in.
2:58 p.m.
Let’s go, Canada!
Thousands of fans at the FIFA Fan Zone at the PNE Amphitheatre are chanting, cheering and ready to root their team to victory as players take to the field for the 3 p.m. match]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-thousands-of-fans-fill-granville-pne-as-world-cup-fever-hits-vancouver/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-thousands-of-fans-fill-granville-pne-as-world-cup-fever-hits-vancouver/ Chants of ole ole ole ole mix with the singing of O Canada and the strains of When the Reds Go Marching In as Canadian fans show their support for the home team. The first marchers have now arrived at BC Place after a half-hour trail through downtown.
Canada faces Qatar at 3 p.m. Pacific in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fans-march-to-bc-place-ahead-of-canada-qatar-world-cup-match/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fans-march-to-bc-place-ahead-of-canada-qatar-world-cup-match/ Chants of ole ole ole ole mix with the singing of O Canada and the strains of When the Reds Go Marching In as Canadian fans show their support for the home team. The first marchers have now arrived at BC Place after a half-hour trail through downtown.
Canada faces Qatar at 3 p.m. Pacific in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fans-join-march-to-bc-place-ahead-of-canada-qatar-world-cup-match/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fans-join-march-to-bc-place-ahead-of-canada-qatar-world-cup-match/ Thousands of Canadian fans are marching to cheer Canada on in its FIFA World Cup match against Qatar on Thursday, June 18.
Fans began gathering near Fionn MacCool’s near by Science World around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, with the march beginning at 1 p.m.
Throngs of fans in red and white and bearing t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fans-begin-march-to-bc-place-ahead-of-canada-qatar-world-cup-match/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fans-begin-march-to-bc-place-ahead-of-canada-qatar-world-cup-match/ Funding will include $2.5 billion for transit, such as SkyTrain development, $1.6 billion to lower development cost charges, $600 million for health-care infrastructure, a $284-million one-time payment to reduce barriers to new construction, $100 million for a new Tumbler Ridge secondary school and $50 million for infrastructure in coastal c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/federal-government-kicks-in-5-billion-for-bc-housing-infrastructure/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/federal-government-kicks-in-5-billion-for-bc-housing-infrastructure/ The incident happened at approximately 3 p.m, at a property in the 13200 block of Neaves Road, at the corner of Old Dewdney Trunk Road.
Frontline Maple Ridge RCMP officers learned there had been an altercation between two occupants on the property. One of the occupants was transported to hospital for treatment for injuries that were not considered life threatening.
Polic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/maple-ridge-rcmp-called-to-rural-property-for-shots-fired-call/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/maple-ridge-rcmp-called-to-rural-property-for-shots-fired-call/ Council on Tuesday (June 16) approved amendments to the city’s public notice bylaw that a staff report says will “generate financial savings.”
Under provincial legislation, local governments are required to inform the public of certain activities and council considerations.
These include bylaw amendments, elections]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-of-abbotsford-to-reduce-newspaper-advertising-in-2027/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-of-abbotsford-to-reduce-newspaper-advertising-in-2027/ The report, Rebuilding post-secondary education as public infrastructure in B.C. from B.C.Policy Solutions shows that since 2024, institutions have cut or suspended more than 180 programs. With these program cuts cam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-post-secondary-system-facing-worst-funding-crisis-in-its-history-report-finds/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-post-secondary-system-facing-worst-funding-crisis-in-its-history-report-finds/ On June 6, Gina Moore went out to her barn to lock up for the night. When she got there she saw one of her goats, Donnie, clasped in a small cougar’s mouth.
“Adrenaline just took over, and I did what I needed to do to save him,” Moore recalled.
The rest was a blur, as she rushed over, kicking the cougar in the ribs. The wild cat let go of the animal in its]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-woman-fights-cougar-to-save-pet-goat/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-woman-fights-cougar-to-save-pet-goat/ On Wednesday, June 17, numerous posts on social media showed the crane sitting at a 45 degree angle with the boom extended, indicating an overreach, though the cause of the incident hasn’t been confirmed.
The contractor contacted District of Sicamous chief administrative officer Dean Strachan to advise of the situation, reporting there was “no impact or disruption to highway or district inf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-injuries-reported-after-crane-tips-at-bruhn-bridge-worksite-in-sicamous/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-injuries-reported-after-crane-tips-at-bruhn-bridge-worksite-in-sicamous/ Cpl. Harrison Mohr said the first incident was on Saturday (June 13) at about 6:45 p.m., when a citizen reported that a group of men were shooting at around the 7.5-kilometre marker of the road.
An officer who attended found five men from Abbotsford, who had arrived in a GMC Sierra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/12-guns-seized-from-illegal-shooters-on-mission-forest-service-road/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/12-guns-seized-from-illegal-shooters-on-mission-forest-service-road/ Three-time Olympic gold medallist and 2026 Walter Cup champion Laura Stacey announced MacLeod as the Montreal Victoire’s fourth round pick, 48th overall and also welcomed the former Yale Secondary student as her new teammate on the defending champion team.MacLeod become the first-ever Abbotsford hockey product to be chosen in the PWHL]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-hailey-macleod-selected-by-montreal-at-pwhl-draft/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-hailey-macleod-selected-by-montreal-at-pwhl-draft/ The governance committee recommendation, contained in a re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-police-board-slammed-for-gag-order-on-what-chief-can-say-to-media/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-police-board-slammed-for-gag-order-on-what-chief-can-say-to-media/ Ten of them, to be exact.
The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) was selected to receive 10 free tickets to the upcoming FIFA World Cup match between New Zealand and Egypt at Vancouver’s BC Place on Sunday, June 21.
The donation comes courtesy of the BC Place Community Benefit Program, a joint initiative between t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/victoria-newcomer-youth-score-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-at-fifa-world-cup/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/victoria-newcomer-youth-score-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-at-fifa-world-cup/ Officials with the safety regulator said the waterpark will not re-open until electrical issues or hazards that put them in non-compliance are addressed.
“We understand that the closure of a popular summer attraction is disappointing for visitors and families looking forward to their summer activities,” s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/electrical-non-compliances-at-cultus-lake-waterpark-have-to-be-corrected-before-gates-reopen/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/electrical-non-compliances-at-cultus-lake-waterpark-have-to-be-corrected-before-gates-reopen/ Pedersen-Gruppen Enterprises (PGE) has dubbed the project the Pacific Fjords Connector as it would ultimately connect to the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99), which connects Vancouver to Pemberton via Squamish and Whistler.
The concept is not an approved government pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/engineering-company-envisions-prince-rupert-to-vancouver-coastal-highway/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/engineering-company-envisions-prince-rupert-to-vancouver-coastal-highway/ Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina both have a single point, too, after all four teams tied their tournament-opening games last week.Today in Vancouver, BC Place Stadium hosts Canada-Qatar at 3 p.m. local time (Thursday, June 18), in the second World Cup match played there in less than a week, the first involving Canada.
The game might be the biggest in the history of the Canadian]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/today-big-game-for-canada-vs-qatar-in-vancouver-on-world-cup-day-8/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/today-big-game-for-canada-vs-qatar-in-vancouver-on-world-cup-day-8/ White is introducing his version of the Abbotsford Flea Market starting either this Sunday (June 21) or the following one (June 28). (As of press deadline, he’s still finalizing details.)
Lullys Flea Market will run every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. until the end of September in the parking lot of the Canadian Tire at the corner o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-hot-dog-vendor-to-revive-weekly-flea-market/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-hot-dog-vendor-to-revive-weekly-flea-market/ Today in Canada, the focus is on Vancouver for the Canada-Qatar match that starts at 3 p.m. Pacific, in the second Group B game for both teams.
Thursday’s three other matches (June 18) feature Czechia vs. South Africa in Atlanta (9 a.m. start Pacific time), Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzagovina in Los Angeles for another Group B battle (noon) and Mexico vs. Korea in Guadalajara (6 p.m.), all shown live on TSN.
An En]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-18-kane-scores-2-in-england-win-over-croatia/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-18-kane-scores-2-in-england-win-over-croatia/ “From the moment she arrived, she seemed terrified of everything,” Jennifer recalls. “She didn’t bark, play, or seek attention. Most of the time, she just hid.”
Olive, a young Golden Retr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/case-study-olives-path-to-a-new-confident-life/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/case-study-olives-path-to-a-new-confident-life/ The 38th overall fourth-round pick for PWHL team Seattle Torrent in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Draft Wednesday (June 17), Elliot had an outstanding university sports career as a University of B.C. Thunderbird as well as reigning Canada West and U Sports Player of the year.
Elliot also finished the regular season as the top scorer in her conference — and in the entire cou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/white-rock-hockey-star-grace-elliott-drafted-to-pwhls-seattle-torrent/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/white-rock-hockey-star-grace-elliott-drafted-to-pwhls-seattle-torrent/ Meanwhile, because the province does not track specialist wait times province-wide, officials may understand a problem exists but lack data to fully measure it.
“People might think that the province has a sense of how long people are waiting for what service where,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-medical-specialist-waitlists-up-10-and-doctors-say-pressure-is-mounting/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-medical-specialist-waitlists-up-10-and-doctors-say-pressure-is-mounting/ The meeting, fraught with audio cutting in and out, saw directors walk out amid scathing criticism in the wake of former chief constable Norm Lipinski’s ouster followed by the resignations of two directors.
Surrey Police Union president and sergeant Ryan Buhrig told the board poli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-police-board-meeting-implodes/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-police-board-meeting-implodes/ The community is encouraged to nominate businesses and they will be accepted until Monday, Sept. 7 at 4:30 p.m.
The submissions will then be reviewed by a panel of community leaders and the gala presentation event is set for the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre on Thursday, Nov. 12.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (@abbotsfordchamber)The Pearl Anniversary for the ABA&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nominations-now-open-for-the-30th-annual-abbotsford-business-excellence-awards/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nominations-now-open-for-the-30th-annual-abbotsford-business-excellence-awards/ That number jumped on Wednesday (June 17) when the Toronto Maple Leafs tapped Port Alberni’s Jim Hiller to take over their bench. Hiller was named the 41st head coach in the franchise’s history.
He joins Victoria’s Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals and Campbell River’s Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes on the list of NHL bench bosses from the Island.
View this post on Instag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-jim-hiller-lands-toronto-maple-leafs-head-coaching-job/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-jim-hiller-lands-toronto-maple-leafs-head-coaching-job/ ​Raman Sharma was sitting at HighFade Barbershop in Rutland for a haircut when he noticed a number of barbers immediately stop what they were doing to help a man in a wheelchair whose tire had fallen off outside the store.
​Sharma tells Black Press Media the interaction between strangers was a friendly reminder that there are still good people in the world who do good things for others.
​&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/a-cut-above-the-rest-kelowna-barber-shop-helps-senior-after-wheelchair-breaks/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/a-cut-above-the-rest-kelowna-barber-shop-helps-senior-after-wheelchair-breaks/ Coquitlam RCMP received a report on Wednesday (June 17) of alleged mischief to the statue, which is located in the 2100-block of Wilson Avenue in Port Coquitlam, according to a news release from police on the same day.
Police said that between midnight on June 12 and 7 a.m. on June 13, the “unidentified substance” appears to have been poured onto the sta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/unidentified-substance-poured-on-to-port-coquitlam-terry-fox-statue-rcmp/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/unidentified-substance-poured-on-to-port-coquitlam-terry-fox-statue-rcmp/ On Wednesday, June 17, Bill C-225 received Royal Assent, just one day after passing its third reading in the Senate.
Bill C-225, sponsored by Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo, is also known as “Bailey’s Law,” named after McCourt, who died on July 4, 2025, following a violent daytime attack in a Kelowna parking lot.
Her estranged ex-husband, James Plover, is facing first-degree mur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/addressing-an-epidemic-baileys-law-on-intimate-partner-violence-becomes-official/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/addressing-an-epidemic-baileys-law-on-intimate-partner-violence-becomes-official/ Mountain biker Eric Roy’s tire was punctured on June 14. The rider returned to check the trail the next day, only to find several more of the metal devices, called caltrops, obscured in the dirt. The caltrops were found near the Stotan Falls Fish Passage area and Pow]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/caltrops-found-in-dirt-on-popular-comox-valley-trail/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/caltrops-found-in-dirt-on-popular-comox-valley-trail/ South Korea-based Hanwha Ocean announced June 16 it signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vancouver-based Kanata Clean Power & Climate Technologies regarding the proposed development.
Kanata estimates the project would have an export capacity of up to 12 million tonnes of LNG annually,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/us157-billion-floating-lng-facility-proposed-for-northwest-bc/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/us157-billion-floating-lng-facility-proposed-for-northwest-bc/ NovaRed Mining Inc. announced Tuesday (June 16) that Noem has joined the company “in a strategic advisory role to support NovaRed’s mission of acquiring and advancing critical mineral exploration opportunities through its artificial intelligence-enhanced technology platform.”
Noem said she looks forward to “supporting the company’s strateg]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-us-homeland-security-secretary-noem-joins-bc-mining-companys-board/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-us-homeland-security-secretary-noem-joins-bc-mining-companys-board/ The official opening was held on June 16 and was attended by Jagrup Brar, B.C.’s Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, Chief Charles Allison of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band, as well as local and regional stakeholders.
“This is an important day for the Copper Mountain Mine, for Princeton and for the Similkameen region,” said Peter Kukielski]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hudbay-opens-new-ingerbelle-expansion-near-princeton/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hudbay-opens-new-ingerbelle-expansion-near-princeton/ “The least expensive thing to do is squeeze every electron out of the network of dams, substations, transmission and distribution systems to ensure we have the capacity we need,” said Adrian Dix, B.C.’s energy minister, at a Wednesday (June 17) press conference.
For]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-hydro-unveils-plan-to-increase-capacity-by-7-through-dam-upgrades/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-hydro-unveils-plan-to-increase-capacity-by-7-through-dam-upgrades/ On June 11, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared an El Niño year following earlier predictions by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations.
According to research scientist Bill Merryfield of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the formation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/scientists-watch-for-super-el-nios-potential-impact-on-bc/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/scientists-watch-for-super-el-nios-potential-impact-on-bc/ The research, conducted by the university’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR), found a dose-response relationship between alcohol use and pancreatic cancer after accounting for several factors that can affect study results.
The findings were published in the I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alcohol-tied-to-higher-pancreatic-cancer-risk-uvic-study/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/alcohol-tied-to-higher-pancreatic-cancer-risk-uvic-study/ “I can’t that fix that,” she exclaimed to Black Press Media, before weeping after a suspect threw an object breaking the window of one her vans used to deliver water in Williams Lake setting it on fire a few days earlier.
The owner of the Williams Lake Water Factory was doing a delivery to West Fraser in her other van early Saturday evening, June 13, before returning to a scene of fire trucks and firefighter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/williams-lake-business-owner-devastated-after-delivery-van-fire-deemed-suspicious/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/williams-lake-business-owner-devastated-after-delivery-van-fire-deemed-suspicious/ Researchers spotted a new calf on June 14, with the family group known as L pod. The newborn has been designated L130, and researchers have yet to confirm its maternity, said Washington-based Center for Whale Research.
“We’re thrilled to welcome a new calf during our 50th year working with this endangered population,” said the organization&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/reason-for-hope-newborn-calf-spotted-cruising-with-bcs-endangered-orcas/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/reason-for-hope-newborn-calf-spotted-cruising-with-bcs-endangered-orcas/ Arjun Aaron Singh Sandhu had been found guilty by a Surrey provincial court judge.
Justice Peter Willcock found the Surrey judge’s assessment of Sadhu’s credibility was “affected by misapprehensions of evidence, circular reasoning, and an erroneous consideration of the appellant’s statements as an admission,” according to his June 17 reasons for judgment, d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/appeal-court-flips-surrey-sex-assault-conviction-orders-new-trial/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/appeal-court-flips-surrey-sex-assault-conviction-orders-new-trial/ The club announced on Wednesday (June 17) that Chase Wouters, the only captain in club history, has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way deal.
Wouters was named the team’s inaugural captain in 2022 and has served in that role ever since. This contract is significant because all of his previous deals were AHL-only so this opens the possibility of Wouters playing games in Vancouver.General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-captain-chase-wouters-signs-one-year-two-way-deal/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-captain-chase-wouters-signs-one-year-two-way-deal/ Justice Andrea Ormiston ruled in B.C. Supreme Court in Abbotsford that Jagpreet Singh, 52, was guilty of the death of his wife Balwinder Kaur, 41, on March 15, 2024.
Ormiston said there was no doubt that Singh killed Kaur, but at issue was whether he was guilty of mansl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-who-stabbed-wife-7-times-guilty-of-2nd-degree-murder-in-abbotsford/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-who-stabbed-wife-7-times-guilty-of-2nd-degree-murder-in-abbotsford/ Since early 2025, Councillor Delaney Mack has brought three complaints under the City’s Code of Conduct against three other councillors: Coun. Paul Albrecht in January 2025, Coun. Rosemary Wallace in May 2025, and Coun. Teri James in October 2025.
James brought a Code of Conduct complaint against Mack in Jun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-councillor-disputes-led-to-expensive-code-of-conduct-investigations/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-councillor-disputes-led-to-expensive-code-of-conduct-investigations/ Kai Bellan, 17, was diagnosed with a rare autoinflammatory rheumatic disease at the age of seven. This condition can cause recurrent fevers, mouth sores, severe joint pain, and inflammation throughout the body.
The flares from the disease, PFAPA (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis), occurred every 21 days throughout his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-teen-running-vancouver-5k-for-kids-with-rare-diseases/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-teen-running-vancouver-5k-for-kids-with-rare-diseases/ Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene and Forests Minister Ravi Parmar gave an update on the current wildfire and drought situation in the province, along with a reminder on how to prepare in the event of evacuations due to wildfires.
“Being evacuated from your community in any emergency is a challenging experience, and that’s why taking simple steps now can make a big diff]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/british-columbians-reminded-to-be-prepared-for-wildfire-evacuations-alerts/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/british-columbians-reminded-to-be-prepared-for-wildfire-evacuations-alerts/ Surrey Police responded to the hospital on Feb. 27 and arrested the suspect. She was released with conditions, including a promise to appear, before formal charges were laid.
Kyla Jeanine Jewer was charged on June 15, 2026, with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose in addition to the assault charge.
The Now-Leader has reached out to B.C. Prosecuti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-memorial-hospital-torch-lighter-incident-leads-to-assault-charge/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-memorial-hospital-torch-lighter-incident-leads-to-assault-charge/ The Western Conference champions announced Craig as the team’s fifth head coach in club history on Wednesday (June 17).
The 2000 W.J. Mouat grad is the first-ever Abbotsford product to become a head coach in the NHL.COACH CRAIGVegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon has announced Ryan Craig will be the fifth Head Coach in franchise history.
Press releasehttps://t.co/VQ9qkUkKYC pic.twit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-ryan-craig-named-new-head-coach-of-vegas-golden-knights/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-ryan-craig-named-new-head-coach-of-vegas-golden-knights/ Lala Ji’s was impacted by the scam, according to the festival, and submitted payment for what they believed to be a legitimate vendor opportunity.
In a media release, Peach Fest said it has since confirmed the individual was not affiliated with the event and that no vendor space has been secured.
&ldqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/penticton-restaurant-out-on-cash-after-festival-vendor-scam/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/penticton-restaurant-out-on-cash-after-festival-vendor-scam/ Nathanial A. Muniz-Spry, 39, of Everson, Wash. will appear at 2 p.m. Wednesday (June 17) on a federal criminal complaint charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, an email from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington said.
His appearance will be on the 12th floor of the federal courthou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-charged-in-connection-to-shooting-incident-near-us-canada-border/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-charged-in-connection-to-shooting-incident-near-us-canada-border/ Construction to modernize and extend the life of the lagoon-style facility from the 1970s brought extended periods of foul wastewater smells, over the last year, as individual sewage ponds are taken out of service to allow new reactors to be built.
With at least a year of work still to go, the unpleasant odour brought]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fresh-optimism-airs-as-bc-town-tackles-wastewater-odour-woes/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fresh-optimism-airs-as-bc-town-tackles-wastewater-odour-woes/ The fire above Stump Lake on Highway 5A between Kamloops and Merritt was first discovered on June 16, and initially noted as 30 hectares. By late afternoon, it grew to 149 hectares, and remains that size as of 9:58 a.m. on Wednesday morning, when BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) made its latest update.
Shae Stearns, fire information officer at the Kamloops Fire Centre, said t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-significant-growth-wildfire-between-kamloops-and-merritt-held-still-149-hectares/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-significant-growth-wildfire-between-kamloops-and-merritt-held-still-149-hectares/ The fire above Stump Lake on Highway 5A between Kamloops and Merritt was first discovered on June 16, and was initially noted as 30 hectares. By late afternoon, it grew to 149 hectares, and remains that size as of 9:58 a.m. on Wednesday morning, when the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) made their latest update. The fire is now noted as being held.
Shae Stearns, fire information officer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-significant-growth-kullagh-creek-wildfire-being-held-still-noted-as-149-hectares/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-significant-growth-kullagh-creek-wildfire-being-held-still-noted-as-149-hectares/ The Price is Right LIVE invites audiences members to “come on down!” to the stage for a chance to win prizes playing games such as Plinko, Cliff Hangers, spinning the Big Wheel and more.
The games, energy and prizes are similar to what you see on TV, notes a post on the tour website, where Canadian show dates are listed. Ti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/price-is-right-live-game-show-coming-to-5-bc-cities-this-fall/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/price-is-right-live-game-show-coming-to-5-bc-cities-this-fall/ The blaze is located west of Princeton, near Tulameen.
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has been responding to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District Fire Department.
The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) issued the alert for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the fire.
The alert has been is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-west-of-princeton-grows-to-57-hectares-evacuation-alert-issued/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-west-of-princeton-grows-to-57-hectares-evacuation-alert-issued/ Mission RCMP said a 66-year-old woman suffered a serious head injury after she was hit by a grey Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck at the corner of Cedar Street and Cherry Avenue just after 7:30 p.m.
Police said there is no further update on her condition as of Wednesday morning (June 17).
“It appears that the truck had been northbound on Cedar Street, stoppe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/woman-struck-by-pickup-truck-in-mission-airlifted-to-hospital/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/woman-struck-by-pickup-truck-in-mission-airlifted-to-hospital/ AFS president Aaron Dawson said he chose The Thin Man because the movie is an excellent example of film that plays with genre expectations.
“The Thin Man is based on a Dashiell Hammett novel, an author known for creating the tough, hardboiled detective character,” Dawson said. “The movie feels like a noir film but adds comedy to the mix, making it a really unique film]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-film-society-screens-the-thin-man/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-film-society-screens-the-thin-man/ Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating the attempted child abduction by a stranger, which happened shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday (June 13) in the 8100-block of 136A Street.
A child was outside playing in a driveway when they were allegedly approached by a stranger and physically picked up, an SPS release noted.
Bystanders saw the incident and intervened, causing the stranger]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-22-charged-in-connection-to-child-abduction-in-surrey/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-22-charged-in-connection-to-child-abduction-in-surrey/ Gillian quietly passed away in her sleep at Agassiz Seniors Community after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Calcutta, India – she was the eldest daughter of Barry Ingram Frederick Brewster and Una (Corks) and sister to Brenda and Freda.
From the age of five, Gillian attended Dow Hill, school in Kurseong, India making many life long friends. On completion she was very successful as an EA to a high ranking official at the Utility]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gillian-featherstone-nee-brewster/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gillian-featherstone-nee-brewster/ April 14, 1932 – June 2, 2026
On June 2nd, our beloved Mom and Oma, Cornelia (Corry) Vanderspek was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour.
Corry was born in Rijswijk, Netherlands. She was the first born to Simon and Gertrude Vankampen, followed by her brother Clarence and sister Irda. In 1951, on Corry’s 19th birthday, they immigrated to Canada and settled in the Fraser Valley. It was hard for Corry to leave behind her loving boyfriend, William (Bill) Vanders]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cornelia-mary-vanderspek/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cornelia-mary-vanderspek/ Favoured France booted their way to a 3-1 win over Senegal in the first of four World Cup matches Tuesday (June 16), a day when soccer superstars came to play.
Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all had multi-goal games on Day 6 of the tournament.
In Group I action, Mbappe scored twice for France in New York, where Bradley Barcola added a third for the winners and Ibrahim Mbaye netted Senegal’s lone goal.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-17-stars-shine-for-france-argentina-and-norway-england-vs-croatia-today/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-17-stars-shine-for-france-argentina-and-norway-england-vs-croatia-today/ It was a point of emphasis by B.C. Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden and head coach Buck Pierce during training camp in Kamloops.
The Lions were 2-5 after two months of play last season but rallied to finish at 11-7 and second in the Western Division.
That start cost the Lions first place – and home field advantage against Saskatchewan in the playoffs.
It proved to be critical as the Riders won the Western Final 24-21 at Mosaic Stadium in Regina to advance to the Grey Cup,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/the-moj-bc-lions-need-win-over-ticats-to-avoid-falling-into-0-2-hole/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/the-moj-bc-lions-need-win-over-ticats-to-avoid-falling-into-0-2-hole/ While the fire is expected to stay within its perimeter, 742 properties, totalling an approximate 1,700 residents, remain on evacuation alert, meaning they have to be ready to go at any time if the fire spreads.Everyone who was placed on an evacuation order on Tuesday was able to go home just before 7 p.m. as the order was downgraded to an alert.
On Tuesday, West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund confirme]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kalamoir-park-wildfire-in-west-kelowna-remains-held-evacuation-alert-still-in-place/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kalamoir-park-wildfire-in-west-kelowna-remains-held-evacuation-alert-still-in-place/ West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) will be assessing the Kalamoir Park wildfire on Wednesday morning, fire chief Jason Brolund tells Black Press Media.
Brolund said he expects “numerous” hotspots within the fire’s perimeter, which will show smoke throughout the day.
“Because these are within the existing perimeter, we are not concerned about growth of the fire or risk to homes,” said Brolund.
“Although not expected, I encourage the public to repo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crews-to-mop-up-hot-spots-at-held-west-kelowna-wildfire-evacuation-alert-still-in-place/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crews-to-mop-up-hot-spots-at-held-west-kelowna-wildfire-evacuation-alert-still-in-place/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/saanich-paddlers-tackle-race-to-alaska-for-3rd-time-10-years-after-meeting-there/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/saanich-paddlers-tackle-race-to-alaska-for-3rd-time-10-years-after-meeting-there/ An evacuation alert has been issued for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the Grasshopper Mountain wildfire.
The blaze sparked Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew to an estimated 22 hectares. BC Wildfire responded to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District Fire Department.
The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen asks those living on properties under the evacuation alert to prepare to evacuat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/evacuation-alert-issued-after-wildfire-grows-to-22-hectares-west-of-princeton/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/evacuation-alert-issued-after-wildfire-grows-to-22-hectares-west-of-princeton/ After receiving its three readings in the House of Commons in April, Bill C-225 – otherwise known as Bailey’s Law – was quickly passed through the Senate, receiving its third reading on June 16.
The act was first brought forth by Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo and was named after Bailey McCourt, who died on July 4, 2025, following a vio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/baileys-law-on-intimate-partner-violence-passes-third-reading-in-senate/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/baileys-law-on-intimate-partner-violence-passes-third-reading-in-senate/ Children and Family Development Minister Jodie Wickens announced the new Child and Youth Well-Being Action Plan and Outcomes Framework during a news conference in Vancouver on Tuesday (June 16). She was joined by Attorney General Niki Sharma, Representative for Children and Youth Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, and Alex Turpin, a former child in care and member of the ministry]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-well-being-plan-for-children-aims-for-better-coordination-in-bc-government/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-well-being-plan-for-children-aims-for-better-coordination-in-bc-government/ That’s why West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund spoke to the media regarding the Kalamoir Park wildfire on Tuesday afternoon.
On June 16, a fire started in the West Kelowna park, with plumes of white smoke quickly growing, which could be seen from across Okanagan Lake.
West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) was called to the scene and said tactical evacuations started “almost immediately” due to the path of the fire.
“Up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-structures-lost-in-suspicious-west-kelowna-wildfire-fire-chief/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-structures-lost-in-suspicious-west-kelowna-wildfire-fire-chief/ Burn injuries from an electrified handrail occurred at the bottom of the Zero to 60 waterslide attraction, according to the latest details released by the waterpark on Tuesday (June 16).
The park closure will go beyond the initial 48 hours first announced late Monday, and could extend until at least the following Monday, June 22.
Park offic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cultus-lake-waterpark-to-remain-closed-until-they-get-the-all-clear-from-3-investigating-agencies/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cultus-lake-waterpark-to-remain-closed-until-they-get-the-all-clear-from-3-investigating-agencies/ Shots were fired in the early morning hours of June 12, in the 21500 block of 45A Avenue.
Since the initial release, investigators have continued to advance the investigation and gather evidence. It has now been confirmed that this incident is linked to on-going extortion-related activity in the region.
“Through continued investigative efforts, we have determined that this was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/shots-fired-at-langley-home-part-of-extortion-ploy-police-confirm/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/shots-fired-at-langley-home-part-of-extortion-ploy-police-confirm/ Minister Ravi Parmar visited the community on June 9 to tour sites such as the Downie Timber saw mill, BC Hydro’s Revelstoke Dam and BC Housing’s Downie Street Redevelopment project.
Fitting in a chat in the rain with Black Press Media, Parmar spoke about local mills, lumber market diversification, old-growt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/extremely-concerning-bc-environmentalists-outraged-by-ministers-caribou-comments/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/extremely-concerning-bc-environmentalists-outraged-by-ministers-caribou-comments/ SARA For Women’s Santa Rosa housing project was one of the projects halted as a result of the changes, Horn said.
In the mayor’s letter penned to Premier David Eby and Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle, he said the city was “deeply troubled” that the pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mission-mayor-pens-letter-to-province-after-housing-projects-halted/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mission-mayor-pens-letter-to-province-after-housing-projects-halted/ The event, held at the Ag-Rec Centre, was the culmination of a busy and successful training year for local youth aged 12 to 18.
Behind the polished uniforms and precision drill are months of hard work, leadership development and personal growth.
Throughout the year, 861 Silver Fox cadets represented their community at regional and provincial competitions, including band, effective spe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-air-cadets-hold-annual-ceremonial-review/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-air-cadets-hold-annual-ceremonial-review/ The temporary barriers, placed inside the memorial arch and beside it on the border between the two countries, sparked debate in social media groups after some posted photos and video.
“This has to be a hoax,” one post said, while another suggested it’s because of FIFA and Vancouver co-hosting the World Cup.
Another person who posted su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/us-canada-border-barriers-in-place-on-fifa-world-cup-game-days/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/us-canada-border-barriers-in-place-on-fifa-world-cup-game-days/ The temporary barriers, placed inside the memorial arch and beside it on the border between the two countries, sparked debate in social media groups after some posted photos and video.
“This has to be a hoax,” one post said, while another suggested it’s because of FIFA and Vancouver co-hosting the World Cup.
Another person who posted su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/us-canada-border-barriers-cause-concern-on-surrey-white-rock-social-media/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/us-canada-border-barriers-cause-concern-on-surrey-white-rock-social-media/ Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced that the defender has inked a one-year, two-day deal on Tuesday (June 16).
Clayton, nicknamed ‘Cowboy’ due to his Alberta roots, was acquired by the Canucks in a trade with the San Jose Sharks organization that saw Kiefer Sherwood head to California. The Canucks also got second round picks in 2026 and 2027 in that move.He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cole-clayton-signs-one-year-two-way-deal-with-canucks/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cole-clayton-signs-one-year-two-way-deal-with-canucks/ They came within a point late in the game, but no closer.
Bandits head coach Kyle Julius was happy with Cre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-with-mitch-creek-outpointed-by-scarborough/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-with-mitch-creek-outpointed-by-scarborough/ The province provided the latest on the wildfire situation and drought outlook on Tuesday (June 16) during a press conference in Vancouver. Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister Kelly Greene was joined by Forests Minister Ravi Parmar and Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Minister Randene Neill, as well as David Campbell, the head of B.C.’s Ri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/more-than-25-of-bc-is-at-elevated-drought-levels/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/more-than-25-of-bc-is-at-elevated-drought-levels/ On April 30, 2018, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Ridge Meadows RCMP received a report of a body found in a rural area of Pitt Meadows. Police found a deceased man, who was later identified as 43-year-old Ian Roberts of Delta.
Earlier that morning, at approximately 6 a.m., Langley RCMP recovered a red 1996 GMC Jimmy associated to Roberts.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-2018-pitt-meadows-case/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-2018-pitt-meadows-case/ The Sicamous RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision at 10:45 a.m. on Monday, June 15, and found the driver of a northbound courier truck failed to stay in the lane and was driving on the shoulder for a short stretch before hitting the solid rock wall.
The impact tore the right side of the truck cab open “completely destroying” the vehicle.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/distracted-driving-believed-to-be-cause-of-fedex-crash-near-sicamous/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/distracted-driving-believed-to-be-cause-of-fedex-crash-near-sicamous/ RCMP and peace officers are blocking Benedick Road at the intersection of Campbell Road and Lucinde Road.
According to BC Wildfire Service, the blaze is now 8 hectares in size.
At this time, no evacautions alerts or orders are in place.
Helicopters are now on scene bucketing the blaze.
UPDATE 11:56 a.m.
RCMP and peace officers are blocking Benedick Road at the intersection of Campbell Road and Lucinde Road.
According to BC Wildfire Service, the blaze is now 0.5 hectares in size]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-out-of-control-west-kelowna-wildfire-now-8-hectares-in-size/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-out-of-control-west-kelowna-wildfire-now-8-hectares-in-size/ The wildfire remains listed at eight hectares on the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) map.
Black Press Media has reached out to West Kelowna Fire Rescue reguarding the blaze.
The blaze was discovered on Tuesday morning in Kalamoir Regional Park and is believed to be human-caused.
A muster station has been set-up at Westbank Lion’s Hall Community Centre, located at 2566 Main Street for evacuees.
According to a Central Okanagan Emergency Operations (COE) volunteer, the muster sta]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-out-of-control-west-kelowna-wildfire-like-standing-inside-a-campfire/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-out-of-control-west-kelowna-wildfire-like-standing-inside-a-campfire/ West Kelowna RCMP are assisting West Kelowna Fire Rescue with evacuations in the affected area of the wildfire.
“Officers are in the area supporting public safety efforts, helping to ensure residents are able to leave safely and that evacuated zones remain secure,” said RCMP media relations officer Const. Ash Puri.
Puri added there’s no solid number to how many homes are being evacuated at this time. However, it is confirmed that Casa Loma Resort has been evac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-evacuations-ongoing-as-out-of-control-wildfire-burns-in-west-kelowna/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-evacuations-ongoing-as-out-of-control-wildfire-burns-in-west-kelowna/ The collision happened near the corner of Walters Street around 1:43 a.m. on June 16 and the house was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived on scene.
Firefighters saw “heavy fire originating from the basement level of a residential structure, extending to the second floor,” assistant fire chief Wade Meeres stated in a press release late]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-2-chilliwack-families-displaced-after-vehicle-crashes-into-house-goes-up-in-flames/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-2-chilliwack-families-displaced-after-vehicle-crashes-into-house-goes-up-in-flames/ The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. said Tuesday (June 16) that it would be investigating the in-custody death.
The man was arrested by Vancouver police around 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 and lodged in the cells at the Vancouver jail, according to preliminary information provided to the watchdog from Vancouver police.
It was around 8 a.m. on June 15 that staff found the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-dies-in-custody-of-vancouver-police-department-watchdog-investigating/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-dies-in-custody-of-vancouver-police-department-watchdog-investigating/ On June 16, the First Nation’s economic development corporation, Petroglyph Development Group Ltd., announced in a press release that it had finalized the purchase, which makes it the fifth casino owned by the Nation.
Others include Casino Nanaimo, Elements Casino Victoria, Chances Maple Ridge and Great Canadian Casino Vancouver, all purchased from Great Canadian Entertainment star]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/snuneymuxw-purchase-of-river-rock-casino-resort-in-richmond-finalized/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/snuneymuxw-purchase-of-river-rock-casino-resort-in-richmond-finalized/ The City of Victoria said the fire department responded to the incident just after 3 p.m. on Monday (June 15). Fire had gone into the ceiling structure of the historic building.
The building was evacuated and no injuries were reported.
The Tam Kung Temple is designated as a national historic site, originating as a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-victoria-firefighters-fight-blaze-at-canadas-oldest-chinese-temple/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-victoria-firefighters-fight-blaze-at-canadas-oldest-chinese-temple/ A press release from the Abbotsford Police Department says the incident occurred just before 6 p.m. while officers were investigating a serious motorcycle crash at Whatcom Road and South Parallel Road.
The release states that a fully marked police vehicle with emergency lights activated was positioned across the roadway, and officers were on scene.
The vehicle in que]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/driver-hits-officer-and-speeds-past-roadblock-in-abbotsford/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/driver-hits-officer-and-speeds-past-roadblock-in-abbotsford/ Michael Stini admitted to shooting and killing his neighbour’s dog, Stone, while Stone was immobilized in a foot-hold trap on Stini’s property. The offence took place on Feb. 23, 2023, and directly contradicted guidance from conservation officers to not to engage with or dispatch any animal, a press release from the BC SPCA noted.
Stini was charged following an investigatio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-man-pleads-guilty-after-shooting-dog-caught-in-foot-hold-trap/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-island-man-pleads-guilty-after-shooting-dog-caught-in-foot-hold-trap/ According to a Tuesday morning (June 16) social-media post by the Blaine Police Department, the U.S. Border Patrol was involved in a shooting at the corner of 4th Street and A Street. The site is adjacent to Peace Arch Park.
“There is no threat to the public,” the post noted.
“We ask for your assistance and patience in the area wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/one-to-hospital-in-blaine-shooting-near-peace-arch-park-fbi-investigating/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/one-to-hospital-in-blaine-shooting-near-peace-arch-park-fbi-investigating/ According to a Tuesday morning (June 16) social-media post by the Blaine Police Department, the U.S. Border Patrol was involved in a shooting at the corner of 4th Street and A Street. The site is adjacent to Peace Arch Park.
“There is no threat to the public,” the post notes.
“We ask for your assistance and patience in the area while the FBI investigates the incident and crime scen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fbi-investigating-blaine-shooting-near-peace-arch-park/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fbi-investigating-blaine-shooting-near-peace-arch-park/ The group of youth on a field trip suffered burns to their feet, after touching an electrified rail in the queuing area near one of the rides.
Waterpark officials made a statement late Monday to say the park would be shut down for 48 hours for the investigation, and that they were cooperating fully with officials.
“We are deepl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cultus-waterpark-incident-not-believed-to-have-been-intentionally-caused-rcmp/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cultus-waterpark-incident-not-believed-to-have-been-intentionally-caused-rcmp/ Almost 6,000 are out of power in Hope on Tuesday morning (June 16), according to BC Hydro’s outage list.
Power was lost at approximately 6:45 a.m. for BC Hydro customers in the Hope area due to a transmission circuit failure.
Crews are on their way as of the latest update from BC Hydro at 7:08 a.m.
BC Hydro has not included an expected time for power to return.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-power-restored-for-6000-in-hope-area/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-power-restored-for-6000-in-hope-area/ Power was lost at approximately 6:45 a.m. for BC Hydro customers in the Hope area due to a transmission circuit failure.
Crews are on their way as of the latest update from BC Hydro at 7:08 a.m.
BC Hydro has not included an expected time for power to return.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/almost-6000-without-power-in-hope-area/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/almost-6000-without-power-in-hope-area/ Drivers heading eastbound into Surrey faced delays and massive congestion after a truck stalled in the right lane of the bridge, mid-span, according to Drive BC.
Drive BC cautioned motorists about the stall and related congestion and delays.
Shortly after 7 a.m., the stall was cleared from the right lane, but the HOV lane remained blocked, the agency reported on Twitter.
By 7:20 a.m., Drive BC reported the &ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stalled-truck-on-port-mann-bridge-snarls-commuter-traffic-into-surrey/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stalled-truck-on-port-mann-bridge-snarls-commuter-traffic-into-surrey/ Tournament favourite Spain couldn’t beat Cabo Verde on Monday (June 15), among Day 5 highlights at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The two teams were held scoreless in Atlanta in the day’s first of four matches, all ended in draws — something not seen at the World Cup since 1958.
The population of Cabo Verde, a tiny island nation off Africa’s west coast, is just 529,000, while Spain’s hovers around 5]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-16-france-argentina-among-8-teams-in-action-tuesday/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-16-france-argentina-among-8-teams-in-action-tuesday/ Rai has served as a trustee in Abbotsford since 2008 and topped the polls in the 2022 municipal election with 10,701 votes.
He previously served as the school board’s vice-chair for three years and has chaired the board’s finance, education and audit committees.
“It has been an honour and privilege to serve the families of Abbotsford as a school trustee,” he stated in a pre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/veteran-school-trustee-preet-rai-enters-abbotsford-council-race/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/veteran-school-trustee-preet-rai-enters-abbotsford-council-race/ Heather MacPherson of Harrison Mills recently set up a GoFundMe campaign for Joanne Martin, a Harrison Mills senior who continues to devote her life to volunteerism, in an effort to fund a reliable vehicle to replace Martin’s aging van.
MacPherson said Martin has dedicated 30 years to feeding and supporting the unhoused population across the Fraser Valley and beyond, spending her days collecting and distributing food and supplies.
&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gofundme-campaign-underway-for-tireless-harrison-mills-volunteer/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/gofundme-campaign-underway-for-tireless-harrison-mills-volunteer/ According to Merritt RCMP Staff Sgt. Joshua Roda, a small car was seen travelling the wrong way down Highway 5 at about 8 a.m. Monday.
Then, only minutes later, Merritt RCMP received a report that the car had been involved in a head-on collision with a transport van in the northbound lanes of the highway.
The driver, and sole occupant of the small ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-dead-after-car-drives-wrong-way-on-northbound-lanes-of-coquihalla-highway/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-dead-after-car-drives-wrong-way-on-northbound-lanes-of-coquihalla-highway/ Announced in August of 2021, the Fraser River Tunnel Project will replace the 65-year-old George Massey Tunnel with a new toll-free eight-lane immersed-tube tunnel featuring three general-purpose travel lanes and one dedicated transit lane in each direction, as well as a separate multi-use path to support walking, biking and other active transport]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-moves-to-re-tender-construction-of-george-massey-tunnel-replacement/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-moves-to-re-tender-construction-of-george-massey-tunnel-replacement/ The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced the charge against James Jared Yake on Monday afternoon (June 15).
Wayne Versfelt, 69, died in the shooting, which occurred just after 11 p.m. on March 23 at the park-and-ride site. The area was the site of a large encampment until its recent cleanup by authorities.
Sgt. Freda Fong of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/manslaughter-charge-laid-in-fatal-shooting-at-abbotsford-homeless-camp/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/manslaughter-charge-laid-in-fatal-shooting-at-abbotsford-homeless-camp/ Across Canada, an average of 15 people per day died as a result of using opioids illegally in 2025, for a yearly total of 5,608. Deaths had spiked from 3,598 in 2019 to a pandemic-era high of 8,040 in 2023, but have been declining steadily since.
Officials at least partly credit increased naloxone u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canada-sees-a-23-reduction-in-opioid-deaths-in-2025/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canada-sees-a-23-reduction-in-opioid-deaths-in-2025/ The website, Birth Alerts BC Class Action, announced the proposed settlement on June 8. The Supreme Court of B.C. will decide whether or not to approve the proposed settlement at a settlement approval hearing on Dec. 4, 2021. The settlement is a compromise resolution that does not include any admissions by any party.
If the settlement is approved, it would provide a minimum of $]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/66m-proposed-settlement-reached-in-bc-birth-alert-class-action-lawsuit/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/66m-proposed-settlement-reached-in-bc-birth-alert-class-action-lawsuit/ Elder abuse can take many forms, including financial, physical, emotional, psychological, sexual or other and can include mistreatment, neglect and self-neglect, according to a news release. It may be perpetrated by family members, friends, neighbours, caregivers or commercial vendors.
“Data show that r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/elder-abuse-incidents-increasing-in-bc-seniors-advocate-says/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/elder-abuse-incidents-increasing-in-bc-seniors-advocate-says/ Twenty years after winning it all as a captain, the Campbell River product is a champion once again after coaching the Carolina Hurricanes to a six-game series win over the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Final.
They defeated the Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 on June 14 to seal the deal.Carolina never really looked out of place in these playoffs.
The Hurricanes finished 16-3, the second-best postseason record since the NHL]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-rod-brindamour-lifts-the-stanley-cup-again/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-rod-brindamour-lifts-the-stanley-cup-again/ “She was a beautiful, caring, loving woman,” said organizer Lorrie Mccallum, De Landerville’s mother-in-law, who is hoping the driver will turn themself in, or be turned in by anyone who knows who is responsible.
“Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/family-and-friends-of-langley-hit-and-run-victim-call-on-driver-to-come-forward/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/family-and-friends-of-langley-hit-and-run-victim-call-on-driver-to-come-forward/ Vancouver Police Department Sgt. Adam Donaldson said there were no major incidents on Saturday when Vancouver hosted its first FIFA World Cup match.
One person was arrested at the fan festival at the PNE grounds, he said. They were found to be in breach of their court-imposed conditions unrelated to the event.
At the stadium, one person was removed from BC Place dur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-removed-from-bc-place-during-fifa-match-for-intoxication-refusing-to-leave/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/1-removed-from-bc-place-during-fifa-match-for-intoxication-refusing-to-leave/ The trio of Honeymoon Suite, Streetheart and Harlequin invade the Fraser Valley, with tickets going on sale on Friday (June 19).
The Niagara Falls-based Honeymoon Suite formed in 1981 and have gone on to release nine studio records and two live albums. They most recently dropped Wake Me Up When The Sun Goes Down in 2025.
The group blew up following their debut self-titled album in the summer of 1984 and it s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canadian-classic-rock-trio-announced-for-abbotsford-in-october/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canadian-classic-rock-trio-announced-for-abbotsford-in-october/ Canada’s senior women’s national team will host the 2026 NCAA champion UCLA Bruins on July 22 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in the return of ‘W’Hoop It Up’.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by W’Hoop It Up (@whoopitupvictoria)Landing UCLA is a massive draw for the summer showcase, with the Bruins fresh off their first-ever Division I national championship.
They d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canada-to-host-ncaa-champion-ucla-bruins-in-victoria-summer-exhibition/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canada-to-host-ncaa-champion-ucla-bruins-in-victoria-summer-exhibition/ Adrian Dix, B.C.’s energy minister, said these types of projects are needed to back up major recent investments in renewable energy projects that rely on the weather to generate power.
“It’s firm power that bac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-looking-at-revisiting-site-e-and-homathko-dams/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-looking-at-revisiting-site-e-and-homathko-dams/ Mission RCMP said two cars were involved in a collision at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Sylvester Road in Hatzic.
According to a statement from the detachment, a grey Toyota Tundra pulling a trailer with an ATV struck a turning Toyota Camry.
“Video from a nearby gas station showed that the Camry had started to turn left onto Sylvester Road, but actually turned too soon,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-woman-killed-in-collision-on-lougheed-highway-near-mission/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-woman-killed-in-collision-on-lougheed-highway-near-mission/ First responders attended the 31700 block of Townshipline Avenue between Clay Street and Keystone Avenue just after 8 a.m. for a residence that was fully engulfed.
Firefighters found a 69-year-old man with serious burns shortly after arriving, Mission RCMP said.
BC Emergency Health Services paramedic public information officer Brian Twaites said emergency medical t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-airlifted-to-hospital-woman-missing-after-mission-house-fire/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-airlifted-to-hospital-woman-missing-after-mission-house-fire/ Police received multiple complaints at approximately 4:40 a.m. about a truck travelling northbound in the southbound lanes near the Helmcken Road exit.
Officers immediately responded to the area and located the vehicle.
Police attempted to pull the truck over, but the driver initially failed to stop. The vehicle eventually came to a halt near the Leigh Road ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/semi-truck-driver-fined-for-travelling-wrong-way-on-bc-highway/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/semi-truck-driver-fined-for-travelling-wrong-way-on-bc-highway/ Closing submissions from Crown and defence in the murder trial of a Lumby man have been delayed.
The submissions in the second-degree murder trial of Vitali Stefans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/closing-submissions-delayed-in-lumby-murder-trial/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/closing-submissions-delayed-in-lumby-murder-trial/ It was reported initially that a group of youth had suffered burns to their feet.
Communications over the scanner said arriving crews found nine patients, who were conscious and breathing, and most were between 10 and 12 years old.
The call came in at 11:20 a.m. asking for Chilliwack Fire Department, RCMP and BC Ambulance Services to at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-9-people-suffer-burns-at-cultus-lake-waterpark-after-electrical-incident/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-9-people-suffer-burns-at-cultus-lake-waterpark-after-electrical-incident/ The call came in over the scanner at 11:20 a.m. asking for Chilliwack Fire Department, RCMP and BC Ambulance Services to attend the Waterpark.
The power was shut off and officials were awaiting BC Hydro crews. Air ambulances were expected to arrive at the waterpark and the Chilliwack Airport.
It was reported initially tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/9-people-suffer-burns-at-cultus-lake-waterpark-after-incident-involving-electricity/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/9-people-suffer-burns-at-cultus-lake-waterpark-after-incident-involving-electricity/ It was reported initially that a group of youth had suffered burns to their feet.
Communications over the scanner said arriving crews found nine patients, who were conscious and breathing, and most were children between 10 and 12 years old.
The call came in over the scanner at 11:20 a.m. asking for Chilliwack Fire Department, RCMP]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/9-people-suffer-burns-at-cultus-lake-waterpark-after-electrical-incident/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/9-people-suffer-burns-at-cultus-lake-waterpark-after-electrical-incident/ On Sunday, June 14, Brodie came to Kelowna and spoke to about 100 attendees at the Parkinson Recreation Centre’s (PRC) Apple Room.
While Brodie covered a variety of topics surrounding the NDP’s governance of B.C., a majority of her time was spent talking about Indigenous issues in the province]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/protesters-gather-as-one-bc-uses-kelowna-owned-venue-to-host-meeting/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/protesters-gather-as-one-bc-uses-kelowna-owned-venue-to-host-meeting/ According to the B.C. government website, the Provincial Rural Retention Incentive (PRRI) is a monetary incentive of up to $2,000 per quarter, for a maximum of $8,000 per year, for healthcare workers in 74 communities across B.C., including Quesnel. The incentive, which started back on April 1, 2024, is scheduled to finish by Sept. 30, 2026.
During her visit to G. R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/end-of-bc-rural-healthcare-bonus-could-worsen-staffing-challenges-union-says/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/end-of-bc-rural-healthcare-bonus-could-worsen-staffing-challenges-union-says/ There were 1,031,000 boardings on Saturday, a 14.3-per-cent increase from the typical 901,600 boardings, a news release from TransLink said Monday (June 15). There was a total of 648,200 daily trips, which was a 17.8-per-cent increase from a typical day of 550,300 trips.
Ridership on Saturday also surpassed both Taylor Swift’s Sat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouvers-1st-fifa-match-led-to-translinks-busiest-saturday-since-olympics/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouvers-1st-fifa-match-led-to-translinks-busiest-saturday-since-olympics/ “We’ve been playing well all year; our challenge has been putting the ball in the back of the net,” Nash said.
His wish was granted, as Vancouver FC came from behind to defeat Pacific FC 2-1 at the Stadium at Langley Events Centre on Sunday, winning the second Salish Sea Derby of 2026.
Pacific scored]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-a-nice-win-for-vancouver-fc-over-pacific/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-a-nice-win-for-vancouver-fc-over-pacific/ Emergency responders were called to the alley at the rear of Wellington Avenue where someone had called in the smell of gas.
Investigating fire officials determined the entire commerical/residential block had to be evacuated from Young Road to Wellington Avenue to Mill Street, to Victoria Avenue.
Crews responded to the call for service after it was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/entire-city-block-evacuated-after-gas-leak-reported-in-downtown-chilliwack/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/entire-city-block-evacuated-after-gas-leak-reported-in-downtown-chilliwack/ The incident happened northbound on the highway close to Comstock Road just after 8 a.m. on June 15.
According to DriveBC, travellers should expect the road to be closed for several hours. There is no estimated time of re-opening.
An assessment is underway and multiple agencies are on scene including emergency services and the RCMP.CLOSED – #BCHwy5 / #CoquihallaHwy is CLOSED northb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vehicle-incident-closes-coquihalla-highway-northbound-between-hope-and-merritt/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vehicle-incident-closes-coquihalla-highway-northbound-between-hope-and-merritt/ According to social media posts from the Abbotsford Police Department, an officer was also injured while managing the scene when a vehicle failed to stop at the road closure and drove through the collision area.
Emergency crews responded to the collision between a motorcycle and SUV at the Whatcom Road and South Parallel Road intersection at approximately 2:06 p.m.
Police s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/motorcycle-rider-airlifted-to-hospital-after-abbotsford-crash/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/motorcycle-rider-airlifted-to-hospital-after-abbotsford-crash/ Dominant performances by two European nations highlighted Sunday action at the FIFA World Cup.
Not surprisingly, Germany dismantled Curacao 7-1 in Houston before Sweden stunned Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey on a day when four matches were played, with four more scheduled today (Monday) on Day 5 of the men’s soccer tournament.Yasin Ayari buries a ROCKET after a disaster in the Tunisia box to put Sweden up by one! pic.twitter.com/]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-15-germany-sweden-win-big-sunday-4-matches-today/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-15-germany-sweden-win-big-sunday-4-matches-today/ Sás’qets Swáyel – Sasquatch Days – returned to the shores of Harrison Lake this past weekend.
Sasquatch Days has been celebrated on the site of the ancient Sts’ailes village of Qwó:íls (now Harrison Hot Springs) since 1938. About 2,000 First Nations people came to Harrison Lake to compete in war canoe races and celebrate their heritag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-sasquatch-days-celebrates-stsailes-culture-in-harrison/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-sasquatch-days-celebrates-stsailes-culture-in-harrison/ In an enthusiastic online message , Creek made it clear it was a brief return, but he would be back after j]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mitch-creek-returns-to-vancouver-bandits/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mitch-creek-returns-to-vancouver-bandits/ Staff Sgt. Marcel Pinto said it happened around 8:45 p.m. between 287 St. and Hayward St. in Mission.
Westbound traffic on Lougheed Hwy was closed until 4:35 a.m. Sunday.
“The scene was cleared, there’s no risk to the public [and] everything should be open,” Pinto said.
In the early stages of the investigation, there was “no criminality at th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-investigating-fatal-traffic-incident-in-maple-ridge/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-investigating-fatal-traffic-incident-in-maple-ridge/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-get-their-revenge-on-ottawa/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-get-their-revenge-on-ottawa/ Australia and Türkiye soccer fans flooded Vancouver for the city’s first-ever FIFA World Cup match on Saturday evening (June 13).
Australian 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda raced down the pitch to open scoring in the 27th minute, netting the historic first World Cup goal ever scored at BC Place Stadium as yellow-clad “Socceroos” celebrated.20-year-old Nestory Irankunda stuns Tür]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-14-socceroos-win-historic-match-in-vancouver-4-games-sunday/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-14-socceroos-win-historic-match-in-vancouver-4-games-sunday/ Soccer, football, baseball and other team sports are popular. Solitary pursuits, including triathlon also take place during the summer months.
In celebration of summer activities, here are a dozen questions about sports and sporting culture. How many can you answer correctly?
Good luck.
READ MORE: QUIZ: The pursuit of Olympic excellence
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READ MORE: QUIZ: The contin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quiz-a-celebration-of-summer-sports/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/quiz-a-celebration-of-summer-sports/ Kian Schaffer-Baker had 11 receptions for 165 yards for the winners (1-0), with KeeSean Johnson catching nine balls for 131 yards. Kicker Alex Hale booted three field goals and three converts.
Quarterback Nathan Rourke was 24-for-37 for 3]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/harris-tosses-3-tds-as-roughriders-trip-bc-lions-31-27-in-cfl-thriller/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/harris-tosses-3-tds-as-roughriders-trip-bc-lions-31-27-in-cfl-thriller/ Abbotsford Police Department were outside Godson Elementary School on Bevan Avenue conducting speed enforcement when the driver sped through the area on Friday, June 12.
“The most significant stop, just after 12 p.m., involved a vehicle travelling at 78 km/h in the posted 30 km/h school zone,” according to an AbbyPD post on social media.
The driver had th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/driver-48-nabbed-for-going-48-kms-over-speed-limit-in-abbotsford-school-zone/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/driver-48-nabbed-for-going-48-kms-over-speed-limit-in-abbotsford-school-zone/ It’s time for Vancouver to shine on the FIFA World Cup stage tonight (Saturday) when Australia takes on Türkiye, 9 p.m. start at BC Place Stadium.
Saturday is a busy four-match day in the tournament with Qatar playing Switzerland in Group B action (noon, in San Francisco), Brazil battling Morocco (3 p.m., New York) and Haiti facing Scotland (6 p.m., Boston), prior to the late game in Vanc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-13-show-time-in-vancouver-tonight-canada-ties-opener/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-13-show-time-in-vancouver-tonight-canada-ties-opener/ The Okanagan Nation Alliance issued a statement on Friday, June 12, following a similar release from the Kelowna Pride Society, which called on the City of Kelowna “to reaffirm its commitments to reconciliation, the BC Human Rights Code, UNDRIP, DRIPA, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/not-negotiable-syilx-okanagan-nation-says-brodie-one-bc-not-welcome/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/not-negotiable-syilx-okanagan-nation-says-brodie-one-bc-not-welcome/ It’s why Lindsay made a website, and the root of seeking out a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/unique-spirit-of-tomorrow-car-drives-to-inspire-at-vancouver-island-museum/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/unique-spirit-of-tomorrow-car-drives-to-inspire-at-vancouver-island-museum/ Ed Miller, who is trained in Search and Rescue, and his girlfriend acted on their own to save the dog that found herself stranded on a high ledge north of the Rainbow Falls Recreation Area off East Harrison Forest Service Road. Several agencies had been contacted in an attempt to save the dog; two amateur climbers also made their own efforts to save the stranded dog to no success on Frid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stranded-dog-in-good-health-after-being-rescued-north-of-harrison-hot-springs/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stranded-dog-in-good-health-after-being-rescued-north-of-harrison-hot-springs/ Abbotsford grass has been installed inside BC Place with care, as fans have dreams that Messi or Mbappe could be there.
History will be made when Australia and Turkey square off at BC Place on Saturday (June 13) for the first-ever men’s World Cup game in Vancouver.
That same history will likely extend to the box office, with the most astronomical get-in prices in provincial]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/how-are-ticket-prices-looking-in-vancouver-on-fifa-world-cup-eve/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/how-are-ticket-prices-looking-in-vancouver-on-fifa-world-cup-eve/ It was recognized as the best hotel in Canada for the second year in a row, and is the only Canadian hotel to be included in the global ranking list.
Abigail’s Hotel, located at 906 McClure Street, is a 30-room, adult-only boutique property that has been operating since the 1930s.
I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/a-world-class-tudor-treasure-bc-hotel-reigns-as-canadas-best/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/a-world-class-tudor-treasure-bc-hotel-reigns-as-canadas-best/ In response, B.C. is calling on the federal government to create a national framework of advertising controls to tackle the “normalization” of gambling, particularly among youth.
Nina Krieger, B.C.’s Solicitor General and Public Safety minister, wrote to her federal counterparts on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-seeks-national-rules-to-rein-in-gambling-advertising/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-seeks-national-rules-to-rein-in-gambling-advertising/ Bosnians from all over the Lower Mainland had travelled out to Lindell Beach to join the watch party being hosted by the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Cultural Center.
When Jovo Lukic scored the opening goal for Bosnia-Herzegovina in the first half, the community ce]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-fraser-valley-bosnians-catch-world-cup-fever/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-fraser-valley-bosnians-catch-world-cup-fever/ Former staff sergeant Damian Volk was in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster on Friday, June 12 for a sentencing hearing on a single charge of assault.
The assault took place in the summer of 2020 when a man named Dalibor Kuzmanovic, who has since died, was being booked into the holding cells]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-langley-mountie-convicted-of-assault-should-be-jailed-for-three-months-crown/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-langley-mountie-convicted-of-assault-should-be-jailed-for-three-months-crown/ There is a yearning, a hunger, to always improve and do better.
Lillian Marchand has that heart.
The 19-year-old Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) member from Vernon won her first International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation world championship as a black belt, taking the 69 kilogram class at the recent Gi (the robe worn by athletes) World Championships May 28 to 31 in Long Beach, Cal.
While she’s happy and grateful to be crowned a world champion, it&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/okanagan-world-champion-martial-artist-home-for-a-rest/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/okanagan-world-champion-martial-artist-home-for-a-rest/ Tadd Bali, 34, is not facing one count each of second-degree murder and attempted murder, as well as two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, a news release from the Vancouver Police Department said on Friday (June 12).
Bali remains in custody. Police have said he has had “extensive interactions” with police in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/charges-upgraded-in-vancouver-vehicle-ramming-incident-that-left-1-dead-police/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/charges-upgraded-in-vancouver-vehicle-ramming-incident-that-left-1-dead-police/ The rescue can safely be called a community endeavour. Throughout rescue efforts, multiple people offered funding, shelter for the dog upon rescue and other ways to help.
The dog is set to see a veterinarian as soon as possible.
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Original story: Multiple agencies have been contacted in an effort to save a dog stranded on a high ledge north of Harris]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-dog-rescued-from-mountain-north-of-harrison-hot-springs/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-dog-rescued-from-mountain-north-of-harrison-hot-springs/ The Agassiz RCMP, Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue, BCSPCA and local animal control have been called to help the dog. Lori Honey, a witness in the area, said two men have scaled the mountain above the dog in an attempt to reach it but have not yet been successful.
The dog is said to be above Lake Berg Bay north of Rainbow Falls Recreation area. It is reported the dog has been t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/dog-stranded-on-mountain-north-of-harrison-hot-springs/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/dog-stranded-on-mountain-north-of-harrison-hot-springs/ In October 2024, Krystle Fox, Kimberly Scheu and Shea Smith filed a petition to the Supreme Court of B.C., saying the City of Victoria’s decision to ban overnight sheltering at Victoria West Park and Irving Park was “unreasonable” and failed to proportion]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/courts-strike-down-challenge-against-city-of-victoria-park-sheltering-ban/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/courts-strike-down-challenge-against-city-of-victoria-park-sheltering-ban/ BC Hydro said Friday (June 12) that a heat wave was beginning Friday and would peak Sunday and Monday, with electricity levels expected to be the highest on Monday. Peak loads are forecast to be up to 8,500 megawatts.
A summer record of 8,652 megawatts was set in August 2025.
BC Hydro says that air conditioning use and large gatherings will both contribute]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-heat-wave-could-lead-to-record-setting-electricity-usage-bc-hydro/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-heat-wave-could-lead-to-record-setting-electricity-usage-bc-hydro/ In a brief post shared via social media just before 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12, the city acknowledged the recent passing of the long-time city councillor
“We honour Kevin’s remarkable life, his lasting contributions to the community and send love to his cherished family and friends,” reads the post, immediately prompting condolences and kind words.
At the start of the April 27 council meeti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/condolences-pour-in-following-death-of-longtime-salmon-arm-councillor-kevin-flynn/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/condolences-pour-in-following-death-of-longtime-salmon-arm-councillor-kevin-flynn/ Documents publicly shared by Elections BC has revealed that Coun. Patricia Driessen has formed the Abbotsford Voice slate.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Patricia Driessen (@patriciadriessen)Driessen ran for council for the first time in 2022 and collected the fourth-most votes with 9,507. She is born and raised in Abbotsford and opened her business, Perfect Sense Events, in 2011.
S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-coun-patricia-driessen-creates-abbotsford-voice-slate-ahead-of-election/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-coun-patricia-driessen-creates-abbotsford-voice-slate-ahead-of-election/ Keri Roach was pregnant with their first child when her husband, Conor Roach, struck a barrier while driving on the track in Oliver on June 5, 2024. Conor died as a result of the crash.
Roach names the motorsports park as well as the Osoyoos Indian Band, Skaha Ford Inc., Evolution Auto, an unidentified company, and a driving instr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/widow-alleges-negligence-by-oliver-motorsports-track-in-west-kelowna-mans-death/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/widow-alleges-negligence-by-oliver-motorsports-track-in-west-kelowna-mans-death/ The health authority said light brown granules sold as Down were found to contain very high concentrations of Carfentanil, a very toxic fentanyl analog.
According to the agency, carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more potent than fentanyl. It is primarily used in veterinary medicine for large animals and is not intended for human use.
Naloxone can reverse its effects, but multiple doses may be necessary. And the age]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/toxic-drug-alert-issued-for-lower-mainland-community/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/toxic-drug-alert-issued-for-lower-mainland-community/ The shooting took place in the early hours of Tuesday, June 9 in the 2500 block of Gale Road.
“Based on initial information, this is believed to be a targeted incident related to extortion,” said Kelowna RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Steven Lang. “The Kelowna RCMP is actively liaising with partner agencies to determine if there is any nexus to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/shooting-in-kelowna-believed-to-be-targeted-incident-related-to-extortion-rcmp/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/shooting-in-kelowna-believed-to-be-targeted-incident-related-to-extortion-rcmp/ Cornie’s faith shaped his character, guided his decisions, and remained the foundation of his life.
In 1959, Cornie married Emilie Schroeder, and together they built a loving home and raised three children: Judy, Ron, and Doug. Family was at the centre of Cornie’s life. He faithfully prayed for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by name eve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cornie-wiens/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cornie-wiens/ Nagra, who is the sole director of a numbered company that owns the agricultural property in South Surrey — at 3826 152 St., alongside the Nicomekl River — has not returned Peace Arch News’ calls or emails requesting an interview.
The two-term Surrey councillor, who is running with mayoral candidate Doug McCallum and Coun. Doug Elford in the upcoming municipal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stop-work-order-in-effect-for-property-connected-to-surrey-city-councillor/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stop-work-order-in-effect-for-property-connected-to-surrey-city-councillor/ The Canadians currently trail Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 at halftime, in the first men’s World Cup match to be played in this country at Toronto Stadium.
Striker Jovo Lukic opened the scoring for Bosnia-Herzegovina on 21 minutes after a flick from Sead Kolasinac from an Esmir Bajraktarevic corner.
Canada carried the play in the opening half, controlling two-thirds of possession time and winning 10 corner kicks but only managed one shot on goal in eight attempts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/live-canada-trails-bosnia-herzegovina-1-0-in-1st-home-game-of-world-cup/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/live-canada-trails-bosnia-herzegovina-1-0-in-1st-home-game-of-world-cup/ Six minutes of stoppage time has been added. The game is still 1-1.
1:40 p.m. Pacific
Canada scores its first goal, tying the game.
Just minutes after coming on as a substitute, Cyle Larin drew Canada even at the 78-minute mark, blasting home a shot from just inside the box to make it 1-1.
1:03 p.m. Pacific
Team Canada has some work to do.
The Canadians currently trail Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 at halftime, in the first men’s World Cup match to be played in this country at T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/live-canada-ties-game-against-bosnia-herzegovina/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/live-canada-ties-game-against-bosnia-herzegovina/ The match ends in a draw.
However, it was Canada’s first-ever point in a men’s World Cup.
Canada’s next action in Group B is June 18 (3 p.m. Pacific) versus Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver.
1:51 p.m. Pacific
Six minutes of stoppage time has been added. The game is still 1-1.
1:40 p.m. Pacific
Canada scores its first goal, tying the game.
Just minutes after coming on as a substitute, Cyle Larin drew Canada even at the 78-minute mark, blasting home a shot from ju]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canada-earns-1st-ever-point-at-a-mens-world-cup-in-draw-with-bosnia-herzegovina/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canada-earns-1st-ever-point-at-a-mens-world-cup-in-draw-with-bosnia-herzegovina/ The club announced on Friday (June 12) that defenceman Jack Thompson has signed a one-year, two-way deal.
The 24-year-old was acquired by the Canucks in a trade with the San Jose Barracuda for defenceman Jett Woo on Jan. 5 and produced 13 points in 14 games for Abbotsford. He also put up 12 points in 42 games for the Barracuda.Thompson scored 10 points in 31 games for the S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canucks-sign-defenceman-jack-thompson-to-one-year-two-way-deal/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canucks-sign-defenceman-jack-thompson-to-one-year-two-way-deal/ That’s an average of about four deaths per day, the latest data from the B.C. Coroners Service released on Thursday (June 11) shows.
It’s a slight decrease from March when there were 134 deaths, equating to an average of 4.4 deaths per day.
In total, there have been 522 fatal overdoses in the first four months of 2026. That’s compared to 617 deaths during the same period in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/119-people-died-from-toxic-drugs-in-bc-in-april-bc-coroners-service/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/119-people-died-from-toxic-drugs-in-bc-in-april-bc-coroners-service/ The 6-3, 180-pound Grade 11 student ranked as the ninth-best defensive back prospect and sat 81st overall in the top-100. He’s one of eight players from B.C. on the list.Congratulations to @caleb_mills_14 for cracking the top 100 in !
He comes in at the #9 DB in the country, #81 overall . @BCHSFB @BenLypka https://t.co/2Y5vfM5XOP
—]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/robert-batemans-caleb-mills-cracks-cfc-top-100-high-school-football-prospects-list/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/robert-batemans-caleb-mills-cracks-cfc-top-100-high-school-football-prospects-list/ This partnership between Sumas First Nation, Leq’á:mel First Nation, the City of Abbotsford, the City of Chilliwack, and the provincial government was formed to tackle the issue of flooding in the Sumas Prairie, which is a problem that has cost the region millions of dollars in damages in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-hosting-open-houses-for-new-sumas-river-flood-mitigation-plan/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-hosting-open-houses-for-new-sumas-river-flood-mitigation-plan/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cop-stop-nets-pets-2-dogs-3-cats-reunited-with-family-after-island-arrest/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/cop-stop-nets-pets-2-dogs-3-cats-reunited-with-family-after-island-arrest/ With summer and hotter temperatures approaching, the BC SPCA says the “best and safest solution” is always to leave your pet at home.
“People underestimate how quickly a vehicle can heat up to dangerous levels, putting animals at risk of potentially fatal consequences,” said BC SPCA senior officer protection Eileen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-spca-opened-607-files-related-to-animals-in-hot-vehicles-in-2025/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-spca-opened-607-files-related-to-animals-in-hot-vehicles-in-2025/ Born south of Nanaimo on Saturday, June 6, to Celina Knuff, who breeds emus at Back To Nature Acres farm, Knuff said she first thought an extra limb sticking out of the freshly hatched chick was an umbilical cord.
Soon it became clear he had two extra non-functioning back legs. One hangs out to the side, point]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/meet-cuatro-a-bc-emu-born-with-four-legs-and-adopted-by-ducklings/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/meet-cuatro-a-bc-emu-born-with-four-legs-and-adopted-by-ducklings/ Born south of Nanaimo on Saturday, June 6, to Celina Knuff, who breeds emus at Back To Nature Acres farm, Knuff said she first thought an extra limb sticking out of the freshly hatched chick was an umbilical cord.
Soon it became clear he had two extra non-functioning back legs. One hangs out to the side, point]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/meet-cuatro-a-bc-emu-born-with-4-legs-and-adopted-by-ducklings/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/meet-cuatro-a-bc-emu-born-with-4-legs-and-adopted-by-ducklings/ Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue and Coquitlam Search and Rescue were called just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, to respond to a person who tumbled off a trail on Mount Nutt.
Brent Boulet, team leader with the Ridge Meadows team, said a pair of hikers had reached the lookout and were on their return when the female hiker looked back as they were talking to their male hiking partner]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/woman-rescued-after-falling-from-trail-in-golden-ears-provincial-park/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/woman-rescued-after-falling-from-trail-in-golden-ears-provincial-park/ Emergency services responded to a report of a pick-up truck had crashed into a water-filled ditch in the 5200-block of 88th Street, just north of Burns Drive, at around 5:30 a.m.
A Black Press freelancer at the scene said firefighters were able to extricate the victim from the truck, but despite life-saving measures, the driver died at the scene.
In a press release issued around 10 a.m., Delta police confirmed the sole oc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-early-morning-crash-in-delta-turns-fatal/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-early-morning-crash-in-delta-turns-fatal/ Emergency services responded to the call of a vehicle crashing into a ditch in the 8800-block of Burns Drive around 5 a.m.
A Black Press freelancer at the scene said firefighters were able to extricate the victim from the truck, but despite life-saving measures, they died at the scene.
Delta Police have closed a portion of 88th Street while they investigate.
More to comeAbout the Author: Anna Burns
I cover breaking news,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/early-morning-crash-in-delta-turns-fatal/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/early-morning-crash-in-delta-turns-fatal/ All eyes are on Toronto today for Canada’s historic first match of the World Cup, noon start vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on the TSN network.
This will be the co-host nation’s first World Cup action on home soil, in the opener for Group B.
For coach Jesse Marsch’s team, the match is a huge opportunity to establish rhythm early in the 104-game tournament, which opened Thursday with a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-12-canada-to-play-historic-first-game-at-noon-today/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-12-canada-to-play-historic-first-game-at-noon-today/ According to the One B.C. website, discussion topics include the party’s platform, the implementation of UNDRIP and the defence of private and Crown property.
The town hall is scheduled for the same day as the final day of the 4th Annual Komasket Powwow, held by the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-of-kelowna-venue-booking-for-one-bc-town-hall-draws-criticism/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-of-kelowna-venue-booking-for-one-bc-town-hall-draws-criticism/ The club announced the hiring of longtime Ontario Reign general manager Richard Seeley as the both the Abbotsford general manager and an assistant manager for the Vancouver Canucks.
The team shared the news on Thursday (June 11) late-afternoon and Seeley becomes the second general manager in team history.
The 47-year-old Powell River product has spent the last eight season as the Reign’s general manager and t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-name-richard-seeley-as-new-general-manager/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-canucks-name-richard-seeley-as-new-general-manager/ He only got to see Canada at the World Cup once. The difference is, he wasn’t watching from the stands or a couch, he was on the bench.
Dr. Ed Johnson, known simply as ‘Uncle Ed’ to my brother Luigi and me, was one of the biggest soccer purists I have ever known. Born in England and devoted to Newcastle United, he settled in Canada, spending 38 years as a doctor.
He also becam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/trozzo-what-a-doctor-on-canadas-bench-in-86-bench-taught-me-about-the-world-cup/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/trozzo-what-a-doctor-on-canadas-bench-in-86-bench-taught-me-about-the-world-cup/ B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the province wants more, including rules that her government had proposed forcing artificial intelligence companies to report activity to police when someone is threatening themselves or the communi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-says-social-media-bill-falls-short-expert-calls-it-ambitious/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-says-social-media-bill-falls-short-expert-calls-it-ambitious/ Locally, the average asking price dropped to $1,739, which is two per cent less than the previous month and 10 per cent less than the same time last year.
Having such a drastic annual decline in prices gives Abbotsford the second-biggest reduction in the province, only being surpassed by Burnaby, and the eighth-biggest in the entire country.
The pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-continues-sharp-decline-in-rental-prices/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-continues-sharp-decline-in-rental-prices/ Iqbal Singh Sidhu, 69, was charged with impaired driving causing death, criminal negligence causing death, operating a vehicle with over 80 mgs of alcohol causing death, three counts of impair]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-senior-charged-with-manslaughter-in-newton-traffic-crash-loses-bid-to-dodge-in-custody-psych-assessment/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-senior-charged-with-manslaughter-in-newton-traffic-crash-loses-bid-to-dodge-in-custody-psych-assessment/ Mandeep Singh was arrested and charged with one count of fraud over $5,000 on May 29.
The investigation began on Oct. 11, 2025 when Chilliwack RCMP responded to a report of an elderly woman being defrauded of a significant sum of money in what is commonly known as a “grandparent scam,” police stated in a June 11 press release.
The senior victim received a phone]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-man-arrested-charged-with-fraud-after-scamming-88-year-old-chilliwack-woman/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-man-arrested-charged-with-fraud-after-scamming-88-year-old-chilliwack-woman/ Bailey’s Law passed its second reading in the Senate.
The act, Bill C-225, was first presented to the House of Commons by B.C. member of parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola, Frank Caputo, after a Kelowna woman, Bailey McCourt, was attacked in broad daylight outside her workplace on July 4, 2025. McCourt’s estranged ex-husband, James Plover, has been charged with first-degr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/baileys-law-on-intimate-partner-violence-moves-forward-in-senate/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/baileys-law-on-intimate-partner-violence-moves-forward-in-senate/ Revy Rides, which launched its three-van shuttle fleet last November, has been expanding its rider reach well beyond town with new routes to Martha Creek Provincial Park and the Skunk Cabbage and Giant Cedars boardwalk.
On May 27, the company announced that it would also kick off service up the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-rideshare-service-brings-mountain-shuttle-back-for-parks-canada/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-rideshare-service-brings-mountain-shuttle-back-for-parks-canada/ The step is the latest in a process involving a group of area residents, non-profit societies, an association and two companies that brought 19 appeals of the permit – which authorized the annual discharge of 3.7 to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-metal-plant-metro-seek-judicial-review-of-air-quality-decision/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-metal-plant-metro-seek-judicial-review-of-air-quality-decision/ Taetm Moon, a 28-year-old Indigenous man, was last seen on May 26.
“Taetm does not frequent the Chilliwack area but was here visiting family. He is known to stay in the Vancouver area but was last seen by family in Chilliwack on May 26,” said Cpl. Carmen Kiener, media relations officer for the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment.
RCMP describe him as five-foot-11-i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/missing-vancouver-man-last-seen-by-family-in-chilliwack/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/missing-vancouver-man-last-seen-by-family-in-chilliwack/ B.C. Prosecution Service officials confirmed the proceedings for Leonard Krekic – who also has ties to both White Rock and Penticton – have been scheduled for Oct. 15-16, 2026, in front of Justice Lance Bernard.
Krekic was found guilty in May of 12 counts of sexual assault; a decision that followed a 35-day tr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sentencing-set-for-former-bc-massage-therapist-with-ties-to-surrey-penticton/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sentencing-set-for-former-bc-massage-therapist-with-ties-to-surrey-penticton/ The FVRD partnered with Burnaby’s Reclaim Plastics for the program, which launched in July 2025 and was set for two years. However, the initial program target was achieved after just six months which led to the decision to expand.
The original program budget anticipated a collection of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-valley-regional-district-pilot-program-to-recycle-car-seats-diverts-10-tons-from-landfills/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-valley-regional-district-pilot-program-to-recycle-car-seats-diverts-10-tons-from-landfills/ BC is Burning has been nominated in four short documentary categories in the 2026 Leo Awards.
The 47-minute film has been nominated in the categories of Best Short Documentary, Best Direction, Best Picture Editing, and Best Sound.
“We are very honoured by this recognition from the B.C. film community,” said producer and director Mur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-documentary-born-in-kelowna-nominated-for-4-film-awards/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/wildfire-documentary-born-in-kelowna-nominated-for-4-film-awards/ Julian Quinones opened up the scoring in the ninth minute for Mexico and scored the first goal of the tournament.
South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena was issued a yellow card in the 17th minute, followed by Mexico’s Brian Gutierrez in the 23rd minute.
The referee has added 4 minutes of stoppage time to the first half.
Mexico held possession for 57 per cent in the f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-mexico-wins-first-match-of-fifa-world-cup/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-mexico-wins-first-match-of-fifa-world-cup/ Julian Quinones opened up the scoring in the ninth minute for Mexico and scored the first goal of the tournament.
This tournoment opener is a repeat of the first match at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where the host country faced off against Mexico and drew 1-1.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said during a June 10 press conference that “the opening]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/live-fifa-world-cup-kicks-off-with-mexico-vs-south-africa/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/live-fifa-world-cup-kicks-off-with-mexico-vs-south-africa/ Coree Tull said as the Okanagan watershed enters its fourth consecutive year of high-level drought rating, the provincial response has largely been what she calls “ad hoc,” reactive rather than pro-active to the climate change realities we face today.
Tull added]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/security-needs-to-be-higher-financial-priority-bc-watershed-security-coalition/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/security-needs-to-be-higher-financial-priority-bc-watershed-security-coalition/ The coalition of independent animal service nonprofits across the province made the announcement on Wednesday, June 10, stating that canine parvovirus, commonly known as “parvo,” is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease that primarily affects puppies and unvaccinated dogs.
Chan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/highly-contagious-parvovirus-outbreak-threatens-okanagan-dogs/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/highly-contagious-parvovirus-outbreak-threatens-okanagan-dogs/ ​The City of Kelowna and Tower Scaffold and Events are currently transforming the 2,300+-seat track-and-field space into a full-sized Canadian Football League (CFL) stadium that will host the BC Lions as they prepare to take on the Calgary Stampeders (June 27) and the Edmonton Elks (July 4).
​Construction crews on site have started installing temporary seating that will give the Apple Bowl a completely new look while exp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crews-transforming-kelownas-apple-bowl-for-cfl-games-this-summer/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crews-transforming-kelownas-apple-bowl-for-cfl-games-this-summer/ Throughout 2026, resurfacing is scheduled to take place across 63 km of Highway 1 in the Lower Mainland, extending from North Vancouver to Hope.
Included in this work is an 11-km stretch through Abbotsford and a 30-km section of westbound Highway 1 near Hope.
“This work will repair roads worn by traffic and weather, giv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-valley-commuters-get-smoother-drive-with-46-million-in-resurfacing/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-valley-commuters-get-smoother-drive-with-46-million-in-resurfacing/ Vitali Stefanski appeared unable to explain the various stab wounds identified on his ex-wife’s body as his second-degree murder trial saw the end of a length]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lumby-murder-trial-stefanski-denies-inflicting-stab-wounds-but-cant-account-for-them/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lumby-murder-trial-stefanski-denies-inflicting-stab-wounds-but-cant-account-for-them/ Soon.
B.C. Minister of Citizens’ Services, Diana Gibson, was in Vernon Wednesday, June 10, at Civic Memorial Park to announce the provincial and federal governments will invest $63 million as part of a larger investment to extend fibre-optic internet to as many as 4,000 households in the region.
The new fibre will connect communities like Falkland, Kingfisher, Silver Creek, Rock Creek, Oka]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/high-speed-internet-coming-to-4000-rural-homes-in-bc/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/high-speed-internet-coming-to-4000-rural-homes-in-bc/ Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigators had at first identified the Terrace area as one place where one of the two men wanted for the second degree murder of Ontario’s Christo Allison Richards could be found.
Now, OPP indicated in a June 10 press release that officers from the OPP and RCMP have seized two firearms following a search of a rural Terrace property.
&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/firearms-seized-in-northern-bc-as-part-of-ontario-murder-investigation/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/firearms-seized-in-northern-bc-as-part-of-ontario-murder-investigation/ Game on.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today (Thursday, June 11) in Mexico City at noon Pacific time, when Mexico takes on South Africa in the tournament-opening game, first of two today.
It’s the first of 104 World Cup matches over the next 39 days, in June and July.
“Almost eight years to the day that Canada, Mexico and USA were appointed co-hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2026, this record-breakin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-11-game-1-today-in-mexico-another-tonight/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-daily-june-11-game-1-today-in-mexico-another-tonight/ According to Drive BC, a westbound vehicle incident is blocking a travel lane west of Clearbrook Road.
Delays are expected due to congestion, Drive BC said.
More to come.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crash-slows-traffic-on-highway-1-in-abbotsford/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crash-slows-traffic-on-highway-1-in-abbotsford/ Welcome to canine adolescence.
Most dogs enter adolescence between six and twelve months of age, depending on their breed and size. This stage can last up to eighteen months of age, or even longer i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/your-dog-is-not-broken-its-a-teenager/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/your-dog-is-not-broken-its-a-teenager/ We are players, but we are soccer fans too and proud Canadians, so we care a lot about the tournament and are just as excited as the rest of the community for the two months ahead of us.
READ MORE – VIDEO: A home field win for Vancouver FC over Ottawa
The biggest sporting event in the world coming here is only going to happen once in my lifetime. So it will b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/players-diary-excitement-snowballs-for-world-cup/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/players-diary-excitement-snowballs-for-world-cup/ The team annouced Wednesday (June 19) that Gardiner signed a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season.
She turned down an offer from a PWHL expansion team during phase two of the league’s expansion distribution process. Since it was a foundational player offer, that means she was required to sign with any of the league’s 12 teams during Phase 3, which began at 9 a.m. PT on Wednesday (June 10).]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-jenn-gardiner-re-signs-with-vancouver-goldeneyes/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-jenn-gardiner-re-signs-with-vancouver-goldeneyes/ The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) shared on Wednesday, June 10, that it’s charging Cst. Rachel Mandel of Revelstoke RCMP with one count of driving without due care and attention on June 15, 2025.
This would contravene Section 144.1 of B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act, with supporting information sworn on Wednesday through Salmon Arm’s provincial court.
READ: Revelstoke jail gua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-prosecution-service-approves-driving-charge-for-interior-mountie/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-prosecution-service-approves-driving-charge-for-interior-mountie/ Ravi Parmar, also the province’s deputy government house leader, had just arrived to town on June 9 after a visit to the Pacific Woodtech mill in Golden and a cloudy-but-scenic drive through Rogers Pass.
One of his first stops in Revelstoke was the Downie Street Development, where the Revelstoke Com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/forests-minister-talks-saw-mills-old-growth-and-caribou-in-bc-interior/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/forests-minister-talks-saw-mills-old-growth-and-caribou-in-bc-interior/ Although Esposito has had a close connection with UFV for decades, his first dealings with a B.C. post-secondary institution were with the University of Victoria, where he received a teaching degree.
Upon graduation, he worked as a high school teacher while renovating and building h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/longtime-abbotsford-businessman-awarded-honorary-ufv-degree/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/longtime-abbotsford-businessman-awarded-honorary-ufv-degree/ Abbotsford officials stated that a property owner with an active development application was contacted by someone falsely claiming to represent the city.
The fraudster asked the property owner to pay an invoice by wire transfer to an account that was not connected to the city, but the property owner chose to contact the city before making any payment and it the scam was re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-of-abbotsford-issues-warning-about-impersonation-scam-after-recent-incident/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/city-of-abbotsford-issues-warning-about-impersonation-scam-after-recent-incident/ Thai Hoang Khoi Le pled guilty on May 21, 2026, in Surrey provincial court and was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for interprovincial transport of animals without the proper permits and $1,000 for unlawfully possessing live wildlife.
He was charged under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-man-fined-6000-for-illegally-transporting-protected-snapping-turtle/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-man-fined-6000-for-illegally-transporting-protected-snapping-turtle/ Well, that’s a bit of an overstatement.
Bronwen Bird of Barriere is not actually the queen of the island called Storberget in the Baltic Sea off the east coast of Sweden, but she is, in fact, its custodian for the next year. That’s thanks to a program from Visit Sweden, a tourism company owned by the Swedish government.
“The title of Island Custodian has]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/represent-canada-barriere-woman-wins-custodian-rights-to-swedish-island/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/represent-canada-barriere-woman-wins-custodian-rights-to-swedish-island/ “It’s clear when you host major events like this, there’s an economic impact that comes from that,” said Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s jobs minister, at a Wednesday news conference.
Shortly after Kahlon’s remarks, the province re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-government-straining-to-show-world-cups-economic-benefit/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-government-straining-to-show-world-cups-economic-benefit/ This tail inevitably launched a three-day campaign to rescue a mom cat and her kittens from underneath a shed at the float plane operation.
“The shed is a permanent building, and they will be difficult to catch as we cannot get under it,” Vancouver Island Air’s Melissa Cuttler said in a message to Campbell River Partners for Animal Welfare (CRPAW]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crpaws-volunteers-conduct-three-day-stakeout-to-rescue-cat-family/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/crpaws-volunteers-conduct-three-day-stakeout-to-rescue-cat-family/ The proposed bill includes an age restriction preventing children under the age of 16 from having accounts on social media services. It also aims to include measures to reduce children’s exposure to “certain content and high-risk interact]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-bill-introduces-social-media-age-restrictions-for-canadians-under-16/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/new-bill-introduces-social-media-age-restrictions-for-canadians-under-16/ But the multi-government effort is missing two key players: the cities of Kelowna (kiʔláwnaʔ) and West Kelowna, representing a combined population of nearly 210,000 people, according to B.C. Stats.
Located in the Regional District of Central Okanagan,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-absent-from-indigenous-led-okanagan-water-alliance/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-absent-from-indigenous-led-okanagan-water-alliance/ To read about the team’s goalkeepers and defenders, click here.
Midfielders:
Mathieu Choinière can play anywhere in the midfield. In the 15 games he’s dressed for LAFC this season, he’s played the majority of them at the centre of the pitch. He has been deployed mostly in the central midfield in his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/2026-fifa-world-cup-an-in-depth-look-at-canadas-midfielders-and-forwards/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/2026-fifa-world-cup-an-in-depth-look-at-canadas-midfielders-and-forwards/ Here’s a closer look at Canada’s goalkeepers and defence:
Goalkeepers:
Maxime Crépeau is the team’s likely starting goalkeeper, taking the reins from Milan B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/2026-fifa-world-cup-an-in-depth-look-into-canadas-goalkeepers-and-defence/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/2026-fifa-world-cup-an-in-depth-look-into-canadas-goalkeepers-and-defence/ Accordingly, as Crown lawyer Laura Drake posed questions to accused North Okanagan murderer Vitali Stefanski Wednesday morning, she made an apparent effort to phrase the questions in a way that would elicit a yes or no answer.
On multiple occasions during Vitali’s second-degree murder trial in B.C. Supreme Court trial in Kamloops June 10, Vitali attempted to sidestep these binary questions.
“Yes a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/yes-and-no-stefanski-gives-evasive-answers-in-lumby-murder-trial/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/yes-and-no-stefanski-gives-evasive-answers-in-lumby-murder-trial/ ​One of the projects, Transform the Words in Kelowna, saw more than 1,000 colourful origami cranes hanging from the roof of the downtown library.
​The installation created by Advocacy Canada with 13 partner groups, libraries and mental health organizations, uses personal stories to counter misinfor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/50-bc-groups-awarded-grants-to-fight-misinformation/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/50-bc-groups-awarded-grants-to-fight-misinformation/ He doesn&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/i-called-my-mom-immediately-victoria-man-wins-2m-on-scratch-ticket/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/i-called-my-mom-immediately-victoria-man-wins-2m-on-scratch-ticket/ According to a press release, on Friday, May 29, just before 11:30 a.m., a woman was shopping at a thrift store in the 900-block of Columbia Street.
She felt someone staring at her and turned to see a man allegedly masturbating in the aisle near her. When the suspect realized the woman had seen him, he fled, Mounties say.
“To date, police have been unable to identify the male and are now releasing a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kamloops-cops-seek-suspect-in-indecent-act-investigation/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kamloops-cops-seek-suspect-in-indecent-act-investigation/ At approximately 4:14 p.m. on that Thursday, members of the Langley RCMP Special Response Team conducted a targeted traffic stop in the 5700-block of Glover Road after observing a vehicle driving erratically, repeatedly failing to maintain its lane and coming dangerously close to striking a curb.
“During the interaction with the driver, officers observed items consistent with drug]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hunting-knife-bear-spray-and-a-kilo-of-suspected-cocaine-found-in-langley-traffic-stop/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hunting-knife-bear-spray-and-a-kilo-of-suspected-cocaine-found-in-langley-traffic-stop/ But Kahlon also said it is “vitally important” for the province to continue diversifying trade away from the U.S., just in case.
“I’m not suggesting that we’ll never do business with the U.S. They’re going to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-jobs-minister-says-hes-still-hopeful-despite-trumps-latest-cusma-comments/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-jobs-minister-says-hes-still-hopeful-despite-trumps-latest-cusma-comments/ Jonas Alexander Douglas Huston entered into the consent resolution agreement with the teacher regulation commissioner on May 26. In it, he admitted that he had a sexual relationship with a former student and agreed that for 15 years, he wouldn’t apply for an independent school teaching certificate or any other authorization to teach in t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-teacher-gets-15-year-ban-for-sexual-relationship-with-former-student/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-teacher-gets-15-year-ban-for-sexual-relationship-with-former-student/ The 27th annual event runs from June 19 to 21 to coincide with Father’s Day weekend and allows everyone from beginners to experts the opportunity to experience licence-free fishing, learning events and fishing-themed activities.
According to a press release from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, the weekend is designed to offer op]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-valley-lower-mainland-locations-hosting-family-fishing-weekend/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-valley-lower-mainland-locations-hosting-family-fishing-weekend/ Finding Nowhere is an eight-episode adventure series focuses on three cousins – Joel Primus, Ryan Primus and Seth Steward – who were all born in Prince George but grew up in different parts of B.C. – discovering small-town life, learning rewilding skills and experiencing the gre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-agassiz-chilliwack-in-the-spotlight-in-new-bc-adventure-show/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-agassiz-chilliwack-in-the-spotlight-in-new-bc-adventure-show/ Dawson Creek RCMP were called to a report of a UTV rollover on the 13700-block of 207 Road in the nearby community of Pouce Coupe on June 4, just after 1 p.m., RCMP said in a release Tuesday (June 9).
Police say five young children were in the vehicle when the driver lost control, resulting in it rolling several times “over a considerable distance.”
An eight-year-old boy died at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/boy-8-and-girl-7-dead-after-utv-rollover-in-northern-bc-rcmp-say/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/boy-8-and-girl-7-dead-after-utv-rollover-in-northern-bc-rcmp-say/ This event was led by members of the Artist Response Team (ART) and Éy St’elmexw St’elt’ílém/Good Medicine Songs (GMS), with the audience being treated to a variety of environment-themed songs and storytelling.
Not only do these songs teach youth ab]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-students-bring-indigenous-songs-to-life-at-environmental-concert/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-students-bring-indigenous-songs-to-life-at-environmental-concert/ McCallum is running for mayor once again with his Safe Surrey Coalition in the October 17 civic election.
He says such an investigation should look into the “circumstances surrounding” Lipinski’s ouster, subsequent resignation of former Surrey Police Board chairman Harley Chappell and director James]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/doug-mccallum-calls-for-investigation-into-surrey-police-chief-firing/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/doug-mccallum-calls-for-investigation-into-surrey-police-chief-firing/ Campbell has been a sailor for decades, picking up the hobby at five years old, and 17 years ago he bought April Alice, a 27]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/longtime-bc-sailor-in-recovery-after-daring-rescue/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/longtime-bc-sailor-in-recovery-after-daring-rescue/ 104: Number of matches during the quadrennial men’s soccer tournament from June 11 to July 19.
Three: Number of countries hosting matches in 2026, namely Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
16: Host cities in those three countries including Vancouver, Toronto and Seattle.
12: Noon, Pacific time, when Thursday’s first game]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-numbers-39-day-fifa-soccer-tournament-starts-thursday-june-11/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-numbers-39-day-fifa-soccer-tournament-starts-thursday-june-11/ The FIFA World Cup, which kicks off Thursday (June 11), is set to become one of B.C.’s biggest at-home viewing events, BC Hydro said in a news release Wednesday. It will be second only to NHL playoffs, with nearly two-thirds of residents planning to host or attend a watch party.
BC Hydro says the surge in electricity is being fuelled by younger adults, with 73 per cent of Gen Z and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-watch-parties-expected-to-spike-electricity-use-at-home-bc-hydro/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/world-cup-watch-parties-expected-to-spike-electricity-use-at-home-bc-hydro/ According to a West Shore RCMP news release, the reports are similar in nature and involve a violent online group known as the “764,” which are a part of a larger online network known as “The COM.”
“The COM deliberately targets, victimizes and recruits vulnerable children ages eight to 17,” said the RCMP. The COM is a virtual community of grou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rcmp-warns-of-violent-online-exploitation-group-targeting-bc-children/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rcmp-warns-of-violent-online-exploitation-group-targeting-bc-children/ At a Tuesday, June 9, regular council meeting, three options were weighed following a previously adopted resolution by Coun. Scott Nelson, who requested staff exa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/williams-lake-rejects-jail-closure-idea-seeks-government-support-on-repeat-crime/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/williams-lake-rejects-jail-closure-idea-seeks-government-support-on-repeat-crime/ The ACOC, represented by CEO Alex Mitchell, president Sam Varing and vice-president Josh Reynolds, believe that the two policies embody challenges for the Abbotsford business community.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (@abbotsfordchamber)The first]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-chamber-advances-policies-on-agriculture-and-provincial-workforce-at-agm/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-chamber-advances-policies-on-agriculture-and-provincial-workforce-at-agm/ On May 29, Jayme-Jo Crystal Brooks pleaded guilty in Kelowna court for “administering a poisonous or injurious drug or substance to a domestic animal.”
On Christmas Day 2024, Brooks was investigated by the BC SPCA after the attempt to euthanize one of her three cats by injecting it with fentanyl.
A veterinarian called the BC SPCA helpline, reporting a cat in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-woman-pleads-guilty-to-attempting-to-euthanize-cat-with-fentanyl/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-woman-pleads-guilty-to-attempting-to-euthanize-cat-with-fentanyl/ On Wednesday, June 10, BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) launched a Police Accountability Unit (PAU) in response to “the disproportionate level of harmful police interactions experienced by Indigenous communities, the unit supports individuals navigating the complex system of police oversight processes through free legal supports,” rea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/indigenous-policing-accountability-program-launched-in-bc/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/indigenous-policing-accountability-program-launched-in-bc/ The trio, all foreign nationals, was caught after Surrey Police Service members assigned to Project Assurance — working in collaboration with SPS’s Major Crime Section — were patrolling Surrey’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood Feb 1 around 3:50 a.m. when reports came in of shots fired and a small fire outside]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/south-surrey-extortion-trio-plead-guilty-sentenced-in-court/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/south-surrey-extortion-trio-plead-guilty-sentenced-in-court/ According to a press release, Quesnel Search and Rescue (QSAR) was requested to assist for a second operational period in the search effort on Tuesday, June 9.
During the day’s operations, the RCMP Dive Team conducted tow-behind sonar searches of the lake, while QSAR operated a smaller vessel near the shoreline using side-scan s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/body-recovered-after-watercraft-incident-northeast-of-quesnel/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/body-recovered-after-watercraft-incident-northeast-of-quesnel/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/festival-was-never-profitable-rifflandia-pulls-the-plug-on-victoria-event/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/festival-was-never-profitable-rifflandia-pulls-the-plug-on-victoria-event/ After the second consecutive day, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the stretch of highway from Merritt to Peachland as trace amounts to up to four centimetres of snow is expected on Wednesday.
“An upper disturbance will pass over Southern B.C. tonight. Snow levels are near 1700 metres but will rise Wednesday afternoon. Kootenay Pass and Pennask Summit may experience]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/special-weather-statement-remains-issued-as-snow-expected-on-okanagan-connector/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/special-weather-statement-remains-issued-as-snow-expected-on-okanagan-connector/ Hosted at the KF Centre for Excellence, over 200 people came out to watch the new documentary with never-before-seen footage taken during the adventure.
The then 50-year-old aircraft made history in 1986, as an all-C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kf-aerospace-restores-canadian-history-putting-odyssey-86-on-display-in-bc/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kf-aerospace-restores-canadian-history-putting-odyssey-86-on-display-in-bc/ As the cross-examination of Vitali Stefanski continued Tuesday afternoon, the accused murderer’s description of the events surrounding the death of his ex-wif]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/accused-in-lumby-murder-case-offers-murky-account-of-day-ex-wife-was-killed/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/accused-in-lumby-murder-case-offers-murky-account-of-day-ex-wife-was-killed/ Justice Lindsay LeBlanc finds the decision to fire investigator Wendy Taylor at that moment was made by the Clark government simply “because it suited them po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/worthy-of-rebuke-damages-awarded-to-investigator-fired-after-bc-misfire-report/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/worthy-of-rebuke-damages-awarded-to-investigator-fired-after-bc-misfire-report/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-okanagan-man-guilty-of-historical-sexual-offences-against-minor/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-okanagan-man-guilty-of-historical-sexual-offences-against-minor/ And the top ranking is not just a symbolic or honorary achievement, said officials.
Chilliwack’s Chamber was named number one in the country among large Chamber organizations of 700 members or more, according to the research conducted by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC).
“We have some incredible news to share,” posted Chilliwack Chamber executive director Lean]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwack-chamber-of-commerce-gets-top-ranking-for-being-the-fastest-growing-in-canada/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/chilliwack-chamber-of-commerce-gets-top-ranking-for-being-the-fastest-growing-in-canada/ Specifically, Vitali claimed ex-wife Tatjana Stefanski had his knife on her while in his car at the top of her driveway just outside Lumby on April 13, 2024, and further claimed she cut herself with it, whether purposefully]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stefanski-trial-accused-in-lumby-murder-case-takes-the-stand/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stefanski-trial-accused-in-lumby-murder-case-takes-the-stand/ New drivers can now take the learner’s licence knowledge test online, provided the computer has a webcam enabled to ensure they are taking the test without help. Testing is not available on a mobile device.
“This is especially good news for people in rural and remote communities who used to have to commute far distances,” Attorney General Niki Sharma said in a Tuesday news confer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-rolls-out-online-home-tests-for-learner-licence-tests/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-rolls-out-online-home-tests-for-learner-licence-tests/ The Burlington Bulldogs U10 team won the experience by successfully submitting an application for the Dr. Oetker Giuseppe Practice with a Pro contest, an annual hockey program that rewards one minor hockey team with a trip to the Memorial Cup, featuring an exclusive on-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hall-of-fame-nhler-iginla-skates-with-youth-hockey-team-at-kelownas-memorial-cup/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/hall-of-fame-nhler-iginla-skates-with-youth-hockey-team-at-kelownas-memorial-cup/ Emergency services responded to a call of a house fire in the 13400-block of 98 Avenue around 10:30 a.m., according to a Black Press freelancer at the scene.
A second alarm was called, which brought in about 25 firefighters on seven firefighting vehicles. All the occupants of the home made it out safely, including a cat, who was treated at the scene with “oxygen and comfort,” the fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-firefighters-rescue-cat-from-house-fire/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-firefighters-rescue-cat-from-house-fire/ “Officers recently checked on a vehicle refuelling at a gas station on Yale Road that was, let’s say… creatively assembled,” Upper Fraser Valley RCMP stated in a social media post on June 9.
The vehicle had mismatched licence plates, a collection of safety defects, and an ignition system operate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/creatively-assembled-vehicle-impounded-passenger-arrested-chilliwack-rcmp/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/creatively-assembled-vehicle-impounded-passenger-arrested-chilliwack-rcmp/ The Grade 12 student set a new provincial record in the senior girls 3000 metres race and beat the second place finisher by 34 seconds with a time of 9:23.13.
That time beat the previous record mark set in 2015 by Vernon’s Hannah Bennison by more than 11 seconds.
“It means so much to me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/meis-adrianna-buitelaar-concludes-high-school-track-and-field-career-with-new-record/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/meis-adrianna-buitelaar-concludes-high-school-track-and-field-career-with-new-record/ Police say the call came in at 2:42 p.m., reporting a grey van driving erratically on Happy Valley Road. The vehicle was reportedly weaving in and out of its lane before stopping near the 3400 block.
Officers found the driver unconscious inside the van.
She later regained consciousness and showed signs and symptoms of suspected drug impairment, according to RC]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/suspected-impaired-driver-found-unconscious-near-bc-elementary-school/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/suspected-impaired-driver-found-unconscious-near-bc-elementary-school/ Morgan Brittany Nicholson, 36, is facing charges of possession of a prohibited firearm with ammo, possession of a firearm while prohibited, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unsafe storage of a firearm, uttering threats, obstructing a peace officer, and mischief.
RCMP warned that Nicholson “is considered violent and should not be approached.”
Anyone with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/dont-approach-wanted-woman-langley-rcmp-warn/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/dont-approach-wanted-woman-langley-rcmp-warn/ Residents were asked to come down to Harbour Quay Tuesday morning for what the city called a final push to convince HGTV to bring the show to Port Alberni. People were surprised to see hosts of Canadian version, Bryan and Sarah Baeumler joined by the American hosts, Ben and Erin Napier at the quay.
The hosts made the surprise announcement that Port Alberni has been selected for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/port-alberni-lands-leading-role-in-reality-show-home-town-takeover-canada/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/port-alberni-lands-leading-role-in-reality-show-home-town-takeover-canada/ Officers were responding to reports at about 9 p.m. of a man running through backyards in an East Vancouver neighbourhood near Trout Lake, arriving on scene to find the suspect had gained entry to a home.
According to the Vancouver Police Department, officers attempted to de-escalate the situation on the 3600 block of Commercial Street, but were “ultimately forced to s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-shoot-and-kill-man-in-east-vancouver-after-reported-hostage-situation/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-shoot-and-kill-man-in-east-vancouver-after-reported-hostage-situation/ On Monday, June 8, Italian restaurant Roma Nord Bistro, located in the Rotary Centre for the Arts, took to social media to announce its unexpected closure.
“It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we share some news we never imagined we would have to speak aloud,” the post reads. “Due to a series of administrative issues and errors that occurred through]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/not-a-choice-we-made-popular-kelowna-restaurant-to-close-due-to-immigration-issues/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/not-a-choice-we-made-popular-kelowna-restaurant-to-close-due-to-immigration-issues/ Under Phase 2 of the PWHL’s Expansion Roster Distribution Process, the expansion teams – Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose – were each given a chance to sign five players from existing teams.
Gardiner opted not to sign the offer she received. (The league does not make public which teams made offers.) That means she must now]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-jenn-gardiner-turns-down-pwhl-expansion-team-offer/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bcs-jenn-gardiner-turns-down-pwhl-expansion-team-offer/ The tournament took place at the beginning of June in Langley, with Mennonite Educational Institute (MEI) being the only Abbotsford school to qualify for this division, while Robert Bateman represented the city in the 3A division.
MEI got off to a hot start on the first day of the competition, finishing round one at the top of the school leaderboard with a c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-golfer-aces-high-school-provincials/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-golfer-aces-high-school-provincials/ The closed-door climate summit was hosted on June 4 by Elbows Up For Climate, a coalition of about 300 mayors, councillors and local elected leaders. A June 8 press release from the group said they delivered an urgent message to Prime Minister Mark Carney, which was, “We need nation building, not nation-burning projects.”
On top of the summit itself,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/clearwater-mayor-speaks-at-national-climate-summit-calls-for-renewable-energy/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/clearwater-mayor-speaks-at-national-climate-summit-calls-for-renewable-energy/ The closed-door climate summit was hosted on June 4 by Elbows Up For Climate, a coalition of about 300 mayors, councillors and local elected leaders. A June 8 press release from the group said they delivered an urgent message to Prime Minister Mark Carney, which was, “We need nation building, not nation-burning projects.”
On top of the summit itself,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/clearwater-mayor-calls-for-renewable-energy-at-national-climate-summit/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/clearwater-mayor-calls-for-renewable-energy-at-national-climate-summit/ According to a news release from the detachment on Tuesday (June 9), multiple packages of cannabis and psilocybin (magic mushrooms) were seized in the searches, along with over a thousand packages of edible cannabis products, over a thousand vapes and almost 200 packages of edible psilocybin products.
Police said the presence of drugs in all products]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mission-rcmp-bust-abbotsford-drug-website-allegedly-selling-to-teens/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/mission-rcmp-bust-abbotsford-drug-website-allegedly-selling-to-teens/ Environment Canada issued a special weather statement as up to four centimetres of snow is expected on the stretch of highway from Merritt to Peachland on Tuesday, June 9.
“An upper disturbance will pass over Southern B.C. and could bring some snow to some high elevation highway passes,” stated Environment Canada. “Snow levels are set to lower t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/special-weather-statement-issued-as-4-cm-of-snow-expected-on-okanagan-connector/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/special-weather-statement-issued-as-4-cm-of-snow-expected-on-okanagan-connector/ Councillor Delaney Mack was found to have violated the council’s code of conduct. On May 6, she petitioned the court, asking a judge to overturn that internal City ruling, and to find that the decision was procedurally unfair and unreasonable.
She also claimed that the Code of Conduct violated her free speech rights because it requires councillors to “accu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langley-city-responds-in-legal-fight-with-sitting-councillor/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langley-city-responds-in-legal-fight-with-sitting-councillor/ The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canadian Signals and Communications Systems Council No. 11 issued Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) a 72-hour strike notice on May 27 after failing to reach a settlement, starting picketing across Canada on May 31.
This implicates employees at railway work sites between Vancouver and Montreal. How]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/revelstoke-railroaders-among-300-cpkc-staff-on-strike/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/revelstoke-railroaders-among-300-cpkc-staff-on-strike/ Among the various feats of strength that competitors endured was the pulling of a 27,000-lb truck, which organizer Frank Lalonde said both the men and women did in an incredible display of athleticism.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brandon Tucker | Event Photographer (@photos_with_tucker)Also part of th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-herculean-strength-shown-at-fraser-valley-strongman-regionals/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-herculean-strength-shown-at-fraser-valley-strongman-regionals/ Crown concluded its case in the 2024 murder trial of a woman near Lumby in B.C. Supreme Court Monday, June 8.
Vitali Stefanski is accused of second-degree murder in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stab-wounds-detailed-in-lumby-womans-murder-trial/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/stab-wounds-detailed-in-lumby-womans-murder-trial/ In a press release, Quesnel RCMP said they received a report on June 6 of a capsized vessel on the lake that left four occupants in the water. Three individuals on board were able to safely make their way to the shore. However, the boat’s operator did not surface and could not be located.
Mounties said extensive search efforts have been undertake]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/teen-presumed-drowned-after-boating-incident-northeast-of-quesnel/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/teen-presumed-drowned-after-boating-incident-northeast-of-quesnel/ The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced on Monday (June 8) that Jesse Chamberlain-Lohr, 36, of Abbotsford has been charged with the death of Harvey James Lee-Bernick.
Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT said the incident is believed to be “targeted and isolated” and involves people who were known to each other.
“IHIT investigators worked tirelessly to de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/manslaughter-charge-laid-in-fatal-stabbing-in-abbotsford/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/manslaughter-charge-laid-in-fatal-stabbing-in-abbotsford/ Archway Community Services is hosting a Community Soccer Watch Party for the match, which will be screened in the ACS parking lot (2420 Montrose Ave.).In addition to the match, there will be local food vendors with items for sale during the event including the Pastry Portal, Master Chocolate and more.Festivities start at 11 a.m., with the game]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-archway-community-services-hosting-world-cup-soccer-watch-party/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsfords-archway-community-services-hosting-world-cup-soccer-watch-party/ Local author Alister Mathieson and his granddaughter Avery spoke of the obstacles that the disease has placed upon them and motivated participants to hit the track in the ongoing battle against kidney disease.
Alister and nine-year-old Avery recently completed the children’s book Kaylee and Koru and the Long Way Home and the pair have announced that all proceeds and royalties from the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-kidney-walk-surpasses-fundraising-goal-by-1800/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-kidney-walk-surpasses-fundraising-goal-by-1800/ On Monday,June 8, the Province announced it’s fulfilling the third year of its financial commitment to the Forest Enhancement Society, and the organization will be receiving $20 million in funding to support dozens of forest enhancement projects this year. The announcement came at AcuTruss in Kelowna.
“The best wildfi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-commits-nearly-20-million-on-projects-to-reduce-wildfire-risk/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-commits-nearly-20-million-on-projects-to-reduce-wildfire-risk/ The agreement between the province and Doctors of BC increases funding for doctors practicing in areas of need, adds eligibility for after-hours premiums and provides funding to address gender inequity and income disparities.
“Our health care system is under enormous strain, and this agreement will help support doctors in delivering the best possible care,” Doctors of BC Presiden]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-doctors-ratify-new-4-year-deal-get-more-pay-for-rural-and-maternity-care/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-doctors-ratify-new-4-year-deal-get-more-pay-for-rural-and-maternity-care/ Health officials say infections have risen in recent weeks and are expected to climb further through the summer as travel, camps and large gatherings create more opportunities for the disease to spread.
“Public health officials are asking everyone to stay informed and help prevent the spre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/interior-health-warns-of-rising-pertussis-cases-ahead-of-summer-in-bc/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/interior-health-warns-of-rising-pertussis-cases-ahead-of-summer-in-bc/ Founded by Kelowna resident Kim Inglis, the fundraising group Making Waves for Autism has announced it has raised over $110,000 for Autism Canada since getting its start in 2024.
The fundraiser has gathered enough money that Autism Canada has been able to launch its Community Assistance Program ahead of schedule in October 2024.
The program helps individuals w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/110k-raised-as-kelowna-fundraiser-for-autism-grows-into-national-movement/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/110k-raised-as-kelowna-fundraiser-for-autism-grows-into-national-movement/ February 15, 1946 – May 27, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Marguerite Bens, who passed away peacefully at her home in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on
May 27, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous journey with esophageal cancer. She was 80 years old. Marguerite’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:00am. She will be deeply missed an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/marguerite-bens/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/marguerite-bens/ The 22-year-old qualified for the 2026 RBC Canadian Open after successfully navigating a two-stage qualifying process, earning the first PGA Tour start of his career.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jeevan Sihota (@jeevan.sihota)Sihota guaranteed his place in the 147-player field on June 7 at The Pulpit Club in Ontario, where 84 players competed in a one-day, 18-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-golfer-qualifies-for-first-pga-tour-start-at-rbc-canadian-open/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-golfer-qualifies-for-first-pga-tour-start-at-rbc-canadian-open/ The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 edition of the event saw the bus tour make stops at Bos Sod Farms, Nature’s Pride Nutrition Inc. and Singletree Winery.
The three unique businesses allowed a busload of interested observers the opportunity to have a behind-the-scenes look on how th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-sod-animal-nutrition-and-wine-showcased-at-2026-agriculture-bus-tour/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-sod-animal-nutrition-and-wine-showcased-at-2026-agriculture-bus-tour/ According to Statistics Canada, the community lost another 1,400 jobs last month, making it the third month in a row that Abbotsford has had a declining number of jobs.
Even more notable is that the unemployment rate experienced a massive jump from 7.3 per cent in April to 8.4 per cent in May.
The city hasn’t seen a higher u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-unemployment-hits-highest-point-in-over-4-years/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-unemployment-hits-highest-point-in-over-4-years/ It was held in partnership with the City of Abbotsford and Heritage Abbotsford Society.
Activities included artisan and vendor tables, storytelling, powwow dancing, music and food.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-selxwichel-arts-and-culture-festival-held-in-abbotsford/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-selxwichel-arts-and-culture-festival-held-in-abbotsford/ The deal with the Heiltsuk First Nation, based in Bella Bella, requires the company to participate in a traditional washing and healing ceremony and to provide 90 days’ notice when transiting the nation’s waters.
When the Nathan E. Stewart tug boat ran aground in the nation’s territory on Oct. 13, 2016, it spilled appr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/texas-company-to-pay-122m-to-hieltsuk-nation-to-settle-tugboat-diesel-spill-impacts/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/texas-company-to-pay-122m-to-hieltsuk-nation-to-settle-tugboat-diesel-spill-impacts/ The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Communitas parking lot at 2776 Bourquin Crescent East.
Samantha Palmer, who manages philanthropy and donor relations for Communitas, said she is grateful for the ongoing support that Communitas has received from Unitex.
The company has been providing custom merchandise in the Fraser Valley since 1994.
“The people at Unitex believe i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/communitas-in-abbotsford-holds-clothing-sale-and-car-wash/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/communitas-in-abbotsford-holds-clothing-sale-and-car-wash/ It’s a major departure from my longtime passion for sports photography.
Earlier this year, I found myself looking up more often, paying attention to the birds chirping overhead and flying from tree to tree. Some scanned the horizon from lofty perches, while others hunted patiently before swooping down to catch a meal.
Before long, birdwatching became something I couldn’t ignore. Now, it’s a habit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/briones-going-cuckoo-over-photographing-birds/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/briones-going-cuckoo-over-photographing-birds/ A person has died in a vehicle collision on Highway 5 near McLure.
B.C. RCMP have confirmed that at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, B.C. Emergency Health Services called in to report that a semi-truck collided with an SUV, which resulted in one fatality.
The location of the crash was on Highway 5 near McLure.
A reconstructionist was notified as well as the coroner, RCMP say.
The highway was closed for the investigation.
As of 11:05 a.m., Drive B.C. was notifying the public]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/one-fatality-in-vehicle-crash-on-highway-5-near-mclure-rcmp/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/one-fatality-in-vehicle-crash-on-highway-5-near-mclure-rcmp/ The lead would only build, extending to as many as 21 points in the opening half and eventually 29 points as the game went on.
Jarkel Joiner (23 points) and Tyrese Samuel (22 points) led the team while Miller Kopp followed with 16 points, ei]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-down-saskatoon-in-kelowna-to-add-another-win/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-vancouver-bandits-down-saskatoon-in-kelowna-to-add-another-win/ — Langley Advance Times (@LangleyTimes) June 7, 2026
Unconfirmed reports on social media said a medivac helicopter had landed at a nearby school.
A tow truck could be seen removing a damaged police vehicle from the scene.
By 6 p.m. 264 had bee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-crash-involving-rcmp-cruiser-closes-264-in-aldergrove/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-crash-involving-rcmp-cruiser-closes-264-in-aldergrove/ Coles-Lyster, 27, got her first medal on the World Tour, as she sprinted to a second-place finish at the Giro d’Italia Women. It was the sixth stage of the event – a 160 km race from Ala to Brescella. She races for the Human Powered Health team.
“This is a dream result at this point,” Coles-Lyster said. “I know I have the skills to ride a finish like that, and the smarts, and so I just]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/maple-ridge-pro-cyclist-wins-silver-in-italian-race/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/maple-ridge-pro-cyclist-wins-silver-in-italian-race/ “I think they’re a really good team, a lot of talent in their group, and we know they’ve scored a lot of late goals since the start of the season,” Nash warned.
“They’ve been finishing games real]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-a-home-field-win-for-vancouver-fc-over-ottawa/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-a-home-field-win-for-vancouver-fc-over-ottawa/ The restoration, completed by Heritage Masonry & Conservation, focused on a retaining wall connected to two of the city’s earliest commercial buildings: the Hudson’s Bay warehouse and the Turner Beeton & Co. office, both constructed in the 1800s.
Holding layers of development]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/we-desired-to-find-a-tunnel-bc-wall-yields-artifacts-no-tunnels/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/we-desired-to-find-a-tunnel-bc-wall-yields-artifacts-no-tunnels/ Now the founder of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langford-dad-leads-age-old-method-to-teach-the-child-and-carve-their-character/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/langford-dad-leads-age-old-method-to-teach-the-child-and-carve-their-character/ The annual Forest Echoes Music Festival returns on July 3 and 4.
“The event features a weekend of live music, camping, and local creativity—all set against one of the most beautiful backdrops in the Fraser Valley,” said organizer Ben Thorne.
He said this year, it’s a “diverse and dynamic” lineup]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/dance-unwind-in-the-forest-at-nature-themed-music-festival-in-cultus-lake/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/dance-unwind-in-the-forest-at-nature-themed-music-festival-in-cultus-lake/ The city wanted Brodie, who represents Vancouver-Quilchena in the legislature and is the sole sitting member of One B.C., to pay more than $7,700 to cover security costs for a two-hour appearance at the municipally-owned Sandman Centre on Sunday,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/one-bc-forced-to-move-venues-in-kamloops-after-77k-security-bill-from-city/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/one-bc-forced-to-move-venues-in-kamloops-after-77k-security-bill-from-city/ The design includes 131 panels installed to create a 360-degree, 40-metre-diameter re-creation of the Adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the 2026 World Cup, a joint release from Destination Vancouver, Science World and the B.C. government.
Trionda, meaning “three waves” in Spanish, pays homage to the three host countries, a previous news releas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-bcs-science-world-fully-transforms-into-fifa-world-cup-match-ball/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/photos-bcs-science-world-fully-transforms-into-fifa-world-cup-match-ball/ The B.C. Coroners Service updated its accidental drowning deaths report on Thursday (June 4), detailing deaths from 2015 to 2025. The 93 deaths in 2025 were a five-per-cent decrease from the 98 deaths reported in 2024.
Thirty-six of the deaths in 2025 were reported during the summer months, with 10 in June, 11 in July and 15 in August. There were drowning deaths reported every month in 2025, with the fe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/a-third-of-bcs-drowning-deaths-in-2025-happened-in-the-summer-months/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/a-third-of-bcs-drowning-deaths-in-2025-happened-in-the-summer-months/ Her political rivals are slamming her as a notorious intellectual author of Lipinski’s departure. Former mayor Doug McCallum, who is again seeking the mayor’s chair with his Safe Surrey]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-mayor-breaks-silence-on-police-chief-firing-maelstrom/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-mayor-breaks-silence-on-police-chief-firing-maelstrom/ Those were the words of Surrey resident and single mom Preet Brar’s son.
Brar said her now 25-year-old son started asking questions when her kidney failed in August 2024.
“My son, he has global developmental delays, moderate intellectual delays, epilepsy, diabetes,” Brar said. “He’s having a very hard time understanding.”
Brar’s health struggles began in 2001 while she was 23 weeks pregnant. He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-single-mom-urgently-searching-for-kidney-donor/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/surrey-single-mom-urgently-searching-for-kidney-donor/ Canada’s unemployment rate dropped to 0.3 points to 6.6 percent, while B.C.’s rate remained steady at 6.8 per cent due to an increased number of people in the labour pool.
Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says the numbers show a “significant uptake” in full-time jobs, and an “obvious, clear opportunity” for work in B.C.
This is also the message he hear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-adds-25000-jobs-in-may-but-still-falling-behind-canada-as-a-whole/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-adds-25000-jobs-in-may-but-still-falling-behind-canada-as-a-whole/ The surveillance project was launched in summer 2025 in response to a cluster of pediatric encephalitis cases – swelling of the brain – in the Whistler area where invasive species and evidence of California serogroup virus among mosquitoes in the Sea-to-Sky region was detected. Three pediatric cases were identified in 2024.
The pilot projec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/2-mosquito-species-in-bc-show-results-for-virus-that-can-cause-human-illness/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/2-mosquito-species-in-bc-show-results-for-virus-that-can-cause-human-illness/ The mixed martial arts organization announced on Thursday (June 4) that they are moving away from the traditional pay-per-view model in Canada and will be offering its numbered events on the Paramount Plus streaming platform.
The deal runs for the next six years and the shows are included on all Paramount pricing options. Plans start at $7.99 per month. UFC pay-per-views]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/ufc-pay-per-view-era-in-canada-ending-with-move-to-paramount-plus-in-2027/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/ufc-pay-per-view-era-in-canada-ending-with-move-to-paramount-plus-in-2027/ However, one group of homes that were in very high demand throughout May was townhomes, which were the only property type to see an increase in both sales and benchmark prices.
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) reported that Abbotsford largely saw declines in home sales last month, with the biggest drop occurring among apartments, which fell]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/townhouses-come-out-on-top-in-abbotsford-housing-market/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/townhouses-come-out-on-top-in-abbotsford-housing-market/ It is with profound sadness the family of Kenneth (Ken) Johnson announce his peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the age of 82 years. Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife Wendy, sons Kristopher (Molly), Bradley (Brigitte), stepsons Ryan (Melany), Christopher; grandchildren Parker, Rheiss, Wesley, Rosalie, Kai, Makena, Jesse, Bowen; great grandson Tyler. Ken was predeceased by his parents Gus and Celia and his brother Harold (Skid) Johnson. Ke]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kenneth-ken-johnson/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kenneth-ken-johnson/ Poultry farm operators can apply for the pool of more than $1.4 million in the latest round of Novel Tools and Technologies funding, according to the June 2026 info bulletin from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
There are about 50 eligible commercial farms in the high-risk area that can be supported with the new tech in 2026, while 29 farms received m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-valley-poultry-farmers-in-high-risk-areas-get-high-tech-tools-to-fight-avian-influenza/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/fraser-valley-poultry-farmers-in-high-risk-areas-get-high-tech-tools-to-fight-avian-influenza/ On Oct. 19, 2025, RCMP responded to the shooting that left 15-year-old Norwegian elkhound-shepherd mix Silo dead, and three-year-old Australian shepherd Riptide with a bullet in his body and a long road to recovery. The dogs’ owners, Gabe Nelson and Kaylee Peaker called it one of the &ldq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/defamation-suit-filed-in-relation-to-2025-shooting-of-2-dogs-in-bc/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/defamation-suit-filed-in-relation-to-2025-shooting-of-2-dogs-in-bc/ After a delegation by Williams Lake RCMP Staff Sgt. and Officer in Charge Brad McKinnon on Tuesday, May 26, Coun. Scott Nelson continued to express his ongoing frustration with street disorder and mischief, primarily including smashe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/williams-lake-council-backs-forum-on-controversial-jail-closure-proposal/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/williams-lake-council-backs-forum-on-controversial-jail-closure-proposal/ The coroners service released the “Hiking/Climbing Related Deaths in BC, 2016-2025” on Thursday (June 4). In the 10-year period, there were 143 deaths, equating to approximately 24 deaths per year.
The report shows that 2019 had the most deaths with 21, followed by 20 deaths in 2023 and 19 in 2016. The fewest deaths were in 2020 with eight.
Most of the deaths happened between]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/17-people-died-while-hiking-climbing-in-bc-in-2025/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/17-people-died-while-hiking-climbing-in-bc-in-2025/ This, the largest single donation in SFU’s history, was revealed Friday on behalf of the family, led by Ratana and Arran Stephens – co-founders of Nature’s Path and principals of Que Pasa.
Their gift to the SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine will support research and innovation, training for students as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/philanthropist-couple-donates-40m-to-surreys-sfu-school-of-medicine/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/philanthropist-couple-donates-40m-to-surreys-sfu-school-of-medicine/ The overnight shutdown of the tunnel is required as the Ministry of Transportation and Transit’s contractor performs essential maintenance on the tunnel in both northbound and southbound directions.
The northbound and southbound lanes will be closed in both directions from 10 p.m. on Friday, June 5 until 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, then again from 10 p.m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/massey-tunnel-closed-for-maintenance-friday-and-saturday-night/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/massey-tunnel-closed-for-maintenance-friday-and-saturday-night/ An inspection report released by Interior Health (IH) on Wednesday, June 3 stated that Ustaad G76 Indian Cuisine, located on Rutland Road, has been ordered to close.
The inspection named a series of concerns including temperature control, pest prevention, hygiene, and contamination issues.
In total, the report lists three ‘critical’ questions not in co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-kitchen-nightmare-ih-shuts-down-restaurant-over-critical-violations/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-kitchen-nightmare-ih-shuts-down-restaurant-over-critical-violations/ Amos Singh, 35, was sentenced Thursday (June 4) in Abbotsford provincial court after previously pleading guilty to 13 of the 29 charges he faced. His prison term will be followed by three years of probation.
Singh was sentenced on seven counts of uttering t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-man-sentenced-for-spree-of-graphic-and-chilling-threats/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-man-sentenced-for-spree-of-graphic-and-chilling-threats/ But few are as excited as Vancouver FC’s head coach Martin Nash and his team, hyped about the impact this global competition is going to have on all the existing and potential new soccer fans in the region and the country.
Without question his players are feeling the buzz growing around the international soccer contest that arrives later this month, Nash said,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-fc-coach-seeks-turnabout-in-home-battle-tonight/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-fc-coach-seeks-turnabout-in-home-battle-tonight/ A speeding motorist travelling 106 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on Columbia Valley Road was ticketed and towed, said Cpl. Carmen Kiener, media relations officer for the UFVRD, in the weekly recap May 25-31.
An impaired driver took a chance that cost them big.
”A highly intoxicated driver was located leaving a restaurant]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/speeder-going-106-clicks-an-hour-near-cultus-lake-ticketed-and-towed/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/speeder-going-106-clicks-an-hour-near-cultus-lake-ticketed-and-towed/ Dr. Kristen Niles, Fraser Health’s regional division head of obstetrics, said hiring a new doctor has helped immensely, which means the end of maternity diversions in White Rock “for the foreseeable future.”
“It is good news. We’re very, ve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-more-maternity-diversions-at-white-rock-hospital-for-foreseeable-future/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/no-more-maternity-diversions-at-white-rock-hospital-for-foreseeable-future/ Greater Vernon Water announced heightened water restrictions across the board Wednesday, June 3. Agriculture accounts for the biggest amount of water use in the area, and the sector has been hit with a restriction mandating a 70 per cent reduction i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/urgent-need-for-orchard-survival-plan-amid-major-vernon-water-cuts-bc-fruit-growers/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/urgent-need-for-orchard-survival-plan-amid-major-vernon-water-cuts-bc-fruit-growers/ Justin Rory Hopkins-Jones is facing a charge of second-degree murder after a 47-year-old was found shot to death in a quiet neighbourhood on Brydon Crescent in Langley City on May 26.
Persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.
In 2011, Hopkins-Jones was found guilty of assault causin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-suspected-of-langley-slaying-has-violent-history/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/man-suspected-of-langley-slaying-has-violent-history/ The premier’s comments were directed at media, following a keynote address at Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference on Wednesday, June 3.
“It’s part of our commitment over the four years to deliver this and we will deliver it,” Eby said.
Previously, in an e-mail on May 13, a Mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/premier-david-eby-re-commits-promise-to-end-no-pet-rental-clauses/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/premier-david-eby-re-commits-promise-to-end-no-pet-rental-clauses/ In a release issued on Friday, June 5, Penticton RCMP announced they are conducting a criminal investigation into the fire.
On May 27, just after 10 p.m., the Penticton Fire Department was called to the Green Avenue property for a fire. Within six minutes they were on scene, and just another six minutes later the fire had reached third-alarm status and was visible from as far]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rcmp-confirm-massive-okanagan-construction-site-blaze-was-arson/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rcmp-confirm-massive-okanagan-construction-site-blaze-was-arson/ Robert Fletcher, who turns 84 in August — when he’ll be in Quebec, according to his route — has cycled more than 50,000 kilometres since he turned 80, exploring several continents including North America, South America, Europe and Australia.
Dubbed the Octogenarian Odyssey, Fletcher will also document his journey through photos, video and social media as w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/octogenarian-odyssey-cyclist-83-starts-cross-canada-tour-in-bc/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/octogenarian-odyssey-cyclist-83-starts-cross-canada-tour-in-bc/ Robert Fletcher, who turns 84 in August — when he’ll be in Quebec, according to his route — has cycled more than 50,000 kilometres since he turned 80, exploring several continents including North America, South America, Europe and Australia.
Dubbed the Octogenarian Odyssey, Fletcher will also document his journey through photos, video and social media as w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/octogenaria-odyssey-cyclist-83-starts-cross-canada-tour-in-bc/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/octogenaria-odyssey-cyclist-83-starts-cross-canada-tour-in-bc/ Ibrahim Haj Hamoud had originally been reported missing on June 3, with the 16-year-old last seen in the South Cleabrook neighbourhood.
Abbotsford Police Department put out a request for the public’s help in locating the teenager, and Hamoud was found shortly afterward on the afternoon of June 4.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-search-called-off-after-missing-abbotsford-teenager-found/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/update-search-called-off-after-missing-abbotsford-teenager-found/ Seventeen athletes – and their four coaches – are attending the games in the host city of Hualien, Taiwan, from Aug. 1 to Aug. 6.
On Thursday afternoon, June 4, this year’s squad made a public appearance at Stuart Park as they were presented with their uniforms, an honour that less than 400 people have received.
“It is a tight-kn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-athletes-to-head-to-taiwan-for-2026-international-childrens-games/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-athletes-to-head-to-taiwan-for-2026-international-childrens-games/ And a former co-worker of the slain Lumby mother is stepping up to double fundraising amounts for the family.
Jen de Bourcier launched an online GoFundMe campaign in support of Tatjana’s partner, Jason Gaudreault, and Tatjana’s two children over whom Gaudreault holds legal guardianship.
De Bourcier has known th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/it-blew-me-away-ex-colleague-of-slain-lumby-mother-supporting-family-in-big-way/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/it-blew-me-away-ex-colleague-of-slain-lumby-mother-supporting-family-in-big-way/ The conference brings together emerging leaders from business, labour, government, NGOs, education, and the cultural sector. The aim of the two-week event is to broaden participants’ perspectives on work, leadership, their communities, and the country.
The theme of this year’s conference was “Leading Canada’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-plays-host-to-emerging-leaders-from-across-canada/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/lytton-plays-host-to-emerging-leaders-from-across-canada/ Vernon elementary school teacher Chad Soon’s desire to have Vernon hockey player Larry Kwong’s story reach out to new audiences is working.
Soon’s article, The Legend of Larry Kwong and his Legions, won the B.C. Historical Federation’s Anne and Philip Yandle Best Article Award. It’s the story about Kwong becoming the first Chinese-Canadian player in the NHL.
The story profiles Kwong, who grew up in Vernon, where]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-hockey-icons-story-garners-honours-on-both-sides-of-border/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-hockey-icons-story-garners-honours-on-both-sides-of-border/ Parents arrived at the daycare to find the doors locked and a letter posted in the foyer of the building, stating that “the landlord had made the difficult decision to end the tenancy agreement with ProducKIDvity.”
According to parents who spoke to Black Press Media, they received]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/locked-out-kelowna-daycare-files-suit-against-landlord-property-manager/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/locked-out-kelowna-daycare-files-suit-against-landlord-property-manager/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/savour-the-docuseries-brings-victoria-live-fire-dining-to-the-screen/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/savour-the-docuseries-brings-victoria-live-fire-dining-to-the-screen/ On Wednesday, June 3, Eby took the podium for a keynote address during the first day of the three-day event held in Nanaimo.
“Our fates are tied, whether we are Indigenous or non-Indigenous in British Columbia, if we are successful we will all benefit as a province, there is no question about it,” Eby sai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/premier-david-eby-presents-a-path-in-bcs-fate-at-indigenous-conference/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/premier-david-eby-presents-a-path-in-bcs-fate-at-indigenous-conference/ On Wednesday, June 3, Eby took the podium for a keynote address during the first day of the three-day event held in Nanaimo.
“Our fates are tied, whether we are Indigenous or non-Indigenous in British Columbia, if we are successful we will all benefit as a province, there is no question about it,” Eby sai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/premier-david-eby-presents-a-path-for-bcs-fate-at-indigenous-conference/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/premier-david-eby-presents-a-path-for-bcs-fate-at-indigenous-conference/ Wilson has spent more than 20 years as a trustee in Abbotsford and also serves as both the chair and vice-chair on the board of education.
She stated that she wants to use that experience to better serve the entire community.
“After six elected terms, I want to share my professional and elected experience, competencies, and skills across the broader municipality,”]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/longtime-school-trustee-shirley-wilson-enters-abbotsford-city-council-race/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/longtime-school-trustee-shirley-wilson-enters-abbotsford-city-council-race/ Between June 8 and July 12, passenger volumes are expected to hit 2.7 million or nearly 88,000 people per day, YVR said during a news conference Wednesday (June 3). The airport says that it would be a five-to-10-per-cent increase compared to the same period last year.
The highest passenger volumes are expected in the days before and after a ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-airport-expecting-88000-passengers-daily-during-fifa-world-cup/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-airport-expecting-88000-passengers-daily-during-fifa-world-cup/ Born to parents: Henry Jacobs Sr. and Mary Jacobs in New Westminster, BC. Canada on May 31, 1931. He passed away peacefully in the Abbotsford Hospital on May 26, 2026 just 5 days short of his 95th birthday.
He is survived by his one sister (Mary Goodman), 2 daughters (Rosina Schroeder, Patsy Bartsch) and one son (Joseph Jacobs), 5 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Lor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/henry-jacobs-jr/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/henry-jacobs-jr/ Const. Jae Suk Choi is facing two charges: one count of theft under $5,000, contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code and one count of breach of trust, contrary to section 122, the B.C. Prosecution Service announced Thursday (June 4).
The charges stem from an alleged incident in Richmond on Christmas Day 2025. It was investigated by the Coquitlam RCMP.
Choi’s first court appearance is scheduled for June 16 in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/richmond-rcmp-officer-charged-with-theft-breach-of-trust/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/richmond-rcmp-officer-charged-with-theft-breach-of-trust/ Her death prompted tributes from political leaders and those she mentored, who say her influence continues to shape the territory’s political landscape.
Commodore was first elected in 1982 and went on to win three more terms, representing Whitehorse North Centre and later Whitehorse Centre as a member of the Yukon New Democratic Party until 1996]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/margaret-commodore-first-first-nations-woman-in-yukon-cabinet-dies-at-93/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/margaret-commodore-first-first-nations-woman-in-yukon-cabinet-dies-at-93/ “We can confirm that the Nisga’a Lisims government has held no discussions with Alberta and the federal government about any oil pipeline proposals,” a June 2 statement from the nation says.
The Nisga’a were responding to reports from CBC News of leaked documents that show three propo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nisgaa-nation-says-alberta-hasnt-consulted-about-possible-pipeline-routes-in-territory/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/nisgaa-nation-says-alberta-hasnt-consulted-about-possible-pipeline-routes-in-territory/ Organizers have announced the lineup of musicians, entertainers and activities for the free event which runs Aug. 14-15.
“We’re thrilled to bring such a dynamic mix of performers to this year’s festival—from rock and soul to Latin folk, circus, country and beyond,” said Lise Oakley, executive director of the Chilliwack Community Arts Counci]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/circus-band-latin-folk-music-live-painting-coming-to-chilliwack-mural-festival/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/circus-band-latin-folk-music-live-painting-coming-to-chilliwack-mural-festival/ Fraser Health has announced that due to a gap in obstetrician-gynecologist coverage at the Maple Ridge facility, a maternity diversion will be in place from Friday, June 5 at 8 a.m. until Monday, June 8 at 8 a.m.
Expectant mothers who are in labour or have a pregnancy concern are asked to please call the maternity unit at 604-463-4111 before going to the hospital, and staff will direct them to the appropriate hospital]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/maternity-diversion-from-ridge-meadows-hospital-coming-this-weekend/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/maternity-diversion-from-ridge-meadows-hospital-coming-this-weekend/ The incident occurred on the evening of May 1 on the Old Yale Road overpass above Highway 11.
Police responded to calls about a woman standing on the outside of the safety railing at around 11 p.m., and officers made an attempt to talk to the person and convince her]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-police-found-not-responsible-for-woman-falling-off-overpass/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-police-found-not-responsible-for-woman-falling-off-overpass/ On Wednesday, June 3, all eight teams had to submit its three protected players list, stopping the league’s four expansion teams – Hamilton, Detroit, San Jose, and Las Vegas – from selecting those players ahead of the Expansion Team Foundational Signing Period (Phase 2), beginning on Friday, June 5 at 9 a.m. Pacific time.
The Goldeneyes three prot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-goldeneyes-submit-protected-player-list-ahead-of-pwhl-expansion/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/vancouver-goldeneyes-submit-protected-player-list-ahead-of-pwhl-expansion/ Shaeyllan Beardmore has been selected to receive a $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study engineering physics at the University of Calgary.
A graduate of KSS, Beardmore will be entering the UofC engineering physics program this fall.
Beardmore was nominated by KSS for her outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements over her years at the school]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-grad-receives-120k-scholarship-to-pursue-engineering/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-grad-receives-120k-scholarship-to-pursue-engineering/ “Addressing the Economic Impact of Repeat Non-Violent Crime” was presented by chamber board president Vanessa Riplinger at this week’s 74th BC Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting and conference in Fort St. John where it was supp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-crime-policy-shaped-by-williams-lake-businesses/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-crime-policy-shaped-by-williams-lake-businesses/ The canvassers will introduce locals to the BCCF and its monthly donor program, but they will not be accepting cash donations at the door. Instead, canvassers will invite residents to take part in the organization’s monthly giving program.
Once an interested individual has signed up for program they will receive an email confirmation immediately. For security and safety]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-cancer-foundation-canvassers-visiting-abbotsford-this-month/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/bc-cancer-foundation-canvassers-visiting-abbotsford-this-month/ Emergency crews responded to the structure fire on Felton Lane at about 4:10 p.m. Two occupants of the single-family home were safely evacuated and treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
The fire caused significant damage to the property, but firefighters prevented it from spreading to neighbouring properties.
Members of Sooke Fire Rescue had assistance from the O]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/dog-dies-in-sooke-house-fire-5-people-displaced/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/dog-dies-in-sooke-house-fire-5-people-displaced/ Maple Ridge RCMP advised on June 4 that charges have now been laid against the suspect involved in an “unprovoked assault” on a taxi driver that occurred in Maple Ridge on Sept. 17, 2025.
Link Gaetz, 57, from Mission, has been charged with assault and mischief under $5,000.
Gaetz was one of the toughest fighters in the NHL, dropp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-nhl-enforcer-charged-with-assaulting-maple-ridge-taxi-driver/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/former-nhl-enforcer-charged-with-assaulting-maple-ridge-taxi-driver/ With the help of this grant, Sumas First Nation plans to host various events and programs meant to strengthen the connection between the local Elders and younger community members.
Some of these initiatives include fire-side stories and meals, land tours, and ceremony protocol advisory sessions.
BC Healthy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sumas-first-nation-gets-15000-to-improve-bond-between-elders-and-youth/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sumas-first-nation-gets-15000-to-improve-bond-between-elders-and-youth/ ​The Relay for Life at the Kelowna high school raised more than $100,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society, crushing their $70,000 goal while also raising awareness around the importance of cancer research.
​Grade 12 student and event chair, London McDougall, spent months organizing the event with other leadership classmates, even inviting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-school-breaks-record-for-largest-bc-high-school-fundraiser-in-history/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/kelowna-school-breaks-record-for-largest-bc-high-school-fundraiser-in-history/ Kealy was charged Wednesday (June 3) for alleged offences that occurred between Jan. 1 and Sept. 20, 2024, according to a statement release by the B.C. Prosecution Service Thursday. He is the MLA for Peace River North.
B.C.’s Court Services Online shows Kealy is expected in Fort St. John court on July 6.
Gail Barnes was appointed on Feb. 9 as a special prosecutor involving an investigation from the North District Princ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/breaking-bc-mla-jordan-kealy-facing-sexual-assault-charge/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/breaking-bc-mla-jordan-kealy-facing-sexual-assault-charge/ The single-vehicle collision occurred at around 12:15 a.m. on Highway 11 at Townshipline Road.
Media relations officer Sgt. Paul Walker said early indications are that the black Chrysler 300 was travelling east on Townshipline, west of Highway 11, when it lost control in a turn, struck a concrete barrier and crossed over the highwa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-seek-witnesses-to-highway-11-crash-in-abbotsford/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/police-seek-witnesses-to-highway-11-crash-in-abbotsford/ Vernon Christian Royals senior girls soccer keeper Lente Delport, a Grade 11 student, dove to her right to stop the sixth penalty kick from Kelowna’s Aberdeen Hall Gryphons.
With that save, Delport gave the Royals and school its first B.C. Senior Girls provincial championship in school history in any sport.
“Lente played fantastic all week, earning herself the Golden Glove as the goalkeeper of the tournament after completing four clean sheets out]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/royals-crowned-best-in-bc-a-historic-first-for-vernon-school/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/royals-crowned-best-in-bc-a-historic-first-for-vernon-school/ According to a social media post from the Abbotsford Police Department, Ibrahim Haj Hamoud was last seen at approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday (June 3) in the 32200 block of Peardonville Road.
Hamoud is described as a 5’4, 92-lb Middle Eastern boy with black medium-length curly hair and brown eyes. Police say his clothing at the time of his disappearance is unknown.
Those with information are urged to co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-police-search-for-missing-16-year-old-boy/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/abbotsford-police-search-for-missing-16-year-old-boy/ While the word may interrupt the behaviour in the moment, it often fails to teach the dog what they should be doing instead.
Think about it this way. Imagine you’re at work and your manager walks up to you and says, “you’re doing your job wrong,” and then walks away. No explanation. No gui]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/a-better-way-to-train-your-dog-than-saying-no-all-the-time/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/a-better-way-to-train-your-dog-than-saying-no-all-the-time/ It’s on another level, and it’s coming to Vancouver.
As a soccer fan, I’ve been glued to the screen for every World Cup, as far back as I remember.
My standout memory is for sure the last final in 2022, between France and Argentina.
It was probably the best game of soccer I have ever watched – t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/players-diary-what-world-cup-means-to-an-up-and-comer/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/players-diary-what-world-cup-means-to-an-up-and-comer/ One man has been transported by air ambulance to hospital, after police received reports just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, of apparent gunfire and a gunshot injury in the vicinity of 28 Avenue and 196 Street.
First responders from the Langley RCMP, Township of Langley fire department, and BC Ambulance Services attended the area, and located one individual in medical distress, said Const. Meghan Marsden, media relatio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-suspected-gunfire-in-lower-mainland-sends-1-to-hospital/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/video-suspected-gunfire-in-lower-mainland-sends-1-to-hospital/ The Southeast District Major Crime Unit said investigators executed a search warrant June 1 at 1381/1383 Highway 3B near Warfield as part of the investigation into Konrad’s disappearance.
Read more: RCMP seek public’s help in disappearance of Trail man
“Highway 3B was te]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rossland-hill-closure-linked-to-search-in-trail-mans-disappearance/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/rossland-hill-closure-linked-to-search-in-trail-mans-disappearance/ Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson opened the Council of Canadian Forest Ministers in Langford on Wednesday (June 3) by announcing an additional $130 million and by promising an “action plan” to be unveiled by the end of the week. This adds to the $2 billion announced since last]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canada-pumps-money-into-forestry-as-task-force-warns-of-existential-risk/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/canada-pumps-money-into-forestry-as-task-force-warns-of-existential-risk/ Gary Baker of Chilliwack, who turns 80 in two months, along with his 50-year-old son Mike Baker and 20-year-old grandson Ben Baker of West Vancouver, completed the Flèche Pacifique randonneuring event on May 23 in Chilliwack.
Randonneuring is a long-distance, non-competitive cycling sport. It comes from the French word randonnée loosely mean]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/three-generation-cycling-team-goes-for-guinness-world-record-in-chilliwack/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/three-generation-cycling-team-goes-for-guinness-world-record-in-chilliwack/ Richard McCrae was convicted of aggravated assault of a police officer and on Nov. 28, 2025 sentenced to six years imprisonment plus three years on probation.
McCrae appealed his sentence, arguing he should have received time served, which equated to four-and-a-half years, followed by two years probation.
The sentence handed down effectively resulted in almost a year and one half more in custody.
The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sentence-upheld-for-man-guilty-of-stabbing-bc-cop/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/abbotsford/sentence-upheld-for-man-guilty-of-stabbing-bc-cop/