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• Save lives – and secure your future

  29-05-2023 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Hometown Heroes Lottery supports life-saving care at VGH – get in to win a $2.4 million+ Grand PrizeThe post Save lives – and secure your future appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Canucks sweep San Diego Gulls on home ice

  26-01-2026 04:30 via abbynews.com
  Don’t look now, but the Abbotsford Canucks could once again be going on a January heater.
  For the second time this month, the Canucks have won three games in a row after sweeping the San Diego Gulls with wins on Saturday (Jan. 24) and Sunday (Jan. 25).
  January 2025 saw the Canucks drop three games to open the month and following one of those losses in Laval a players-only meeting was held. After that meeting the club rolled off nine straight and eventually won the Calder Cup. Players and m
  
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• Coquitlam-born Kindel nets 2 as Pittsburgh Penguins trip Canucks 3-2

  26-01-2026 02:40 via abbynews.com
  B.C. product Ben Kindel scored twice, lifting the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Sunday afternoon at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
  Evgeni Malkin had the other goal for the Penguins (26-14-11), with Stuart Skinner making 26 saves for the win in goal.
  Jake DeBrusk and Teddy Blueger replied for Vancouver (17-30-5). Kevin Lankinen took the netminding loss, stopping 22 of 25 shots.
  The teams battled through a scoreless first period, with each side mana
  
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• Abbotsford police ask who’s ‘missing a load of lumber’ after trailer theft

  26-01-2026 00:52 via globalnews.ca
  Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a load of lumber was found in late December on two stolen semi-trailers, but the owner of the trailers says the lumber does not belong to them.
  
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• VIDEO: Vancouver Giants suffer 3rd defeat in a row

  25-01-2026 18:10 via abbynews.com
  An injury-plagued Vancouver Giants suffered their third straight defeat, extending their winless streak to six games by losing to Prince George Cougars 5-2 on Saturday night at CN Centre.
  Jakob Oreskovic and Misha Volotovskii scored for Vancouver, while Burke Hood made 38 saves on 42 shots.Vancouver played Saturday with five regulars out of the lineup due to injury, including three of their top-4 defencemen and two top-six forwards.
  Giants assistant coach Gaelan Patterson said the Cougars &ldquo
  
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• QUIZ: A time to celebrate all things Scottish

  25-01-2026 14:28 via abbynews.com
  It will be a time for feasting, poetry and a celebration of all things Scottish during Robbie Burns Day celebrations on and around Jan. 25.
  Burns, an 18th-century Scot, was born on Jan. 25, 1759 and died in 1796 at the age of 37. He is widely recognized as one of his country’s most notable poets.
  Each year, Robbie Burns Day suppers are held around the world in his honour.
  How much do you know about Burns and Scotland?
  Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.
  Good luck.
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• UFV Cascades men’s basketball sweep UBC in shocking fashion

  25-01-2026 07:26 via abbynews.com
  The historical rivalry between the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades and the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds men’s basketball teams hasn’t been the friendliest to UFV over the years.
  UBC swept the Cascades 3-0 last season, beat them twice in 2022-23 and 2021-22 and also eliminated UFV 2-1 in the best-of-three Canada West quarter-final in 2018-19.
  But 2025-26 could be remembered as the season that the Cascades finally punched back in a big way.
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• VIDEO: Canadians ‘stepped up’ in Afghanistan, says B.C. memorial co-founder

  25-01-2026 06:00 via abbynews.com
  In polite but pointed comments, Langley Walk to Remember co-founder Michael Pratt issued a carefully-worded reminder that Canadians “stepped up” during the Afghanistan conflict.
  Pratt, co-founder of the war memorial at Derek Doubleday Arboretum, did not directly address controversial remarks by U.S. president Donald Trump about the involvement of NATO countries, including Canada, in the Afghanistan conflict.
  Trump attracted considerable criticism internationally when he suggested the
  
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• VIDEO: 1 seriously injured in targeted attack at Willowbrook Shopping Centre in Langley

  25-01-2026 03:40 via abbynews.com
  One person suffered what were described as serious injuries in what police said was a targeted incident at Willowbrook Shopping Centre in Langley Saturday night.Multiple police on scene at Willowbrook Shopping Centre in Langley pic.twitter.com/HXgW0Upspi
  — Langley Advance Times (@LangleyTimes) January 25, 2026
  One shopper told the Langley Advance Times there was a lot of police activity on the west side of the complex, while one of the store staffers said pepper spray had been used in an a
  
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• Fundraiser gala is all about saving kids’ lives, says Chilliwack mom who lost son to cancer

  25-01-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  An annual gala, started by a Chilliwack mom who lost her son to cancer, is back to raise money for childhood cancer research.
  The fourth annual Hearts of Gold Gala is set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at Evergreen Hall in Chilliwack.
  It was launched by Carmen Putz in honour of her son Dylan who died of rhabdomyosarcoma, a highly aggressive and rare form of pediatric cancer. He was diagnosed at the age of 17 and died two years later.
  “The event is getting bigger every year, becoming a highly anticip
  
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• Fundraiser gala all about saving kids’ lives, says Chilliwack mom who lost son to cancer

  25-01-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  An annual gala, started by a Chilliwack mom who lost her son to cancer, is back to raise money for childhood cancer research.
  The fourth annual Hearts of Gold Gala is set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at Evergreen Hall in Chilliwack.
  It was launched by Carmen Putz in honour of her son Dylan who died of rhabdomyosarcoma, a highly aggressive and rare form of pediatric cancer. He was diagnosed at the age of 17 and died two years later.
  “The event is getting bigger every year, becoming a highly anticip
  
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• B.C. promoters say Facebook link-limiting would add major marketing hurdle

  24-01-2026 23:00 via abbynews.com
  Some Vancouver Island event producers are worried about how a limited Meta experiment could eventually affect their ability to market their events.
  As of early 2026, Meta is experimenting with restricting certain Facebook users to only two external link posts per month unless they have a paid Meta Verified subscription, which starts at $11.99 per month.
  While there was not a public press release, Meta confirmed the test to Victoria News.
  “This is a limited test that does not include Canada
  
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• Man arrested in Costa Rica allegedly part of Okanagan’s ‘most significant drug and gun seizure’

  24-01-2026 20:20 via abbynews.com
  An alleged drug dealer with Lake Country ties was recently arrested in Costa Rica.
  According to CR Hoy, a news publication in Costa Rica, 35-year-old Jesse Michael Valentino Bou-Saleh was caught by The Costa Rican office of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) with help from the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) on Thursday, Jan. 22.
  He was taken into custody placed under the jurisdiction of the San José Criminal Court to begin the extradition process, stated the Co
  
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• UPDATE: Surrey shooting death likely not tied to extortion, gangs

  24-01-2026 19:49 via abbynews.com
  An early morning targeted shooting in Surrey on Saturday, Jan. 24 has left one man dead and another transported to hospital with gunshot wounds.
  The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over investigation of the shooting, which happened in the 12500-block of 91 Avenue at about 4:55 a.m. Saturday morning.
  Surrey Police Service officers called to the shooting found two men apparently suffering from gunshot wounds, an SPS release says. SPS officers, Surrey Fire Services and BCEHS
  
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• BREAKING: 1 man dead, 1 wounded in Surrey shooting

  24-01-2026 19:49 via abbynews.com
  An early morning shooting in Surrey on Saturday, Jan. 24 has left one man dead and another transported to hospital with gunshot wounds.
  The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over investigation of the shooting, which happened in the 12500-block of 91 Avenue at about 4:55 a.m. Saturday morning.
  Surrey Police Service officers called to the shooting found two men apparently suffering from gunshot wounds, an SPS release says. SPS officers, Surrey Fire Services and BCEHS rendered
  
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• Joe and Amy and dementia: B.C. couple faces their daily loss with new friends

  24-01-2026 17:00 via abbynews.com
  In an apartment home offering bright, wide views over Victoria and its shoreline, Amy Cameron sometimes feels trapped in a prison.
  Once a confident leader in the IT world, someone who organized and hosted amazing events from barbecues to galas, Amy struggles if husband Joe loses track of time, engrossed in something else.“I used to go wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted,” she said.Joe and Amy spent much of their working lives overseas before retiring to Greater Victoria.Their plan w
  
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• VIDEO: Vancouver Giants fall behind in Prince George

  24-01-2026 16:30 via abbynews.com
  Four second period goals from Prince George made the difference, as Vancouver Giants fell 7-2 on Friday night to the Prince George Cougars at CN Centre.Tobias Tomik and Colton Gerrior supplied the goals for the Giants.
  Kooper Gizowski scored twice for the Cougars, who also got single tallies from Carson Carels, Brock Souch, Jett Lajoie, Dmitri
  Vancouver now has a record of 18-26-1-2 (39 points) and sit seven points back of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Prince Georg
  
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• Tofino waves wrap Okanagan adventurer’s epic 3-ocean journey across Canada

  24-01-2026 16:00 via abbynews.com
  A victorious holler cascaded across the crashing waves at Vancouver Island’s Chesterman Beach as adventurer Bruce Shouldice triumphantly stomped his foot in the tide.
  The ecstatic celebration completed Shouldice’s epic accomplishment of putting his foot in all three oceans touching Canada over a 48-day solo-saga. Driving his Nissan Xterra with a small trailer in tow, he started with the Arctic and then the Atlantic before wrapping it all up in the Pacific near Tofino.
  “I love T
  
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• Chilliwack man honoured with provincial ‘Outstanding Young Farmer’ award

  24-01-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  A young Chilliwack farmer has been recognized provincially for excellence in his profession of floral agricultural.
  Corne Quik of Quik’s Farm Ltd. was named the British Columbia/Yukon Outstanding Young Farmer for 2026.
  Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is an annual competition that “recognizes farmers who exemplify excellence in their profession and highlight agriculture’s vital contributions,” according to the press release from BC & Yukon Outstanding
  
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• Glass nets 2 as visiting New Jersey Devils hang on to trip Canucks 5-4

  24-01-2026 06:30 via abbynews.com
  Cody Glass scored two goals and helped on another, leading the visiting New Jersey Devils to a 5-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Friday at Rogers Arena.
  Lenni Hameenaho, Nico Hischier and Connor Brown also scored for the Devils (27-22-2). Former Canuck Jacob Markstrom earned the win in goal, making 21 saves.
  Linus Karlsson, Teddy Blueger, Zeev Buium and Conor Garland replied for the Canucks (17-29-5). Kevin Lankinen took the netminding loss, stopping 19 of 24 shots.
  The Devils ope
  
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• The Offspring come out and play 4 B.C. concerts with Bad Religion this week

  24-01-2026 05:43 via abbynews.com
  A blast of ‘90s pop-punk hits Vancouver on Saturday when The Offspring and Bad Religion team up for a concert at Rogers Arena.
  Announced last October, their SUPERCHARGED Worldwide tour kicked off last Friday in Bakersfield, California, and stops in several B.C. cities this week including Victoria (Thursday), Vancouver, Kelowna (Sunday) and Prince George (Tuesday) before heading east in Canada.
  Saturday’s date in Vancouver looks close to a sell-out, judging by the seating map on ticke
  
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• Man charged in connection with B.C. prison escape returned to Canada

  24-01-2026 01:36 via abbynews.com
  One of the men charged in connection with the 2022 B.C. prison escape of Rabih Alkhalil has been returned to Canada.
  John Potvin was extradited from Spain and is now in custody in B.C., the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. said in a Friday (Jan. 23) news release.
  The special enforcement unit, with the help of the RCMP, took custody of Potvin on Thursday from Spanish authorities. He is scheduled to appear at the Vancouver Law Courts on Friday.
  Potvin, 49, was arrested in Spain in
  
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• Lifetime of Vancouver Landfill in Delta extended to 2050

  24-01-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  The lifetime of the Vancouver Landfill in Delta is being extended until 2050, without increasing the dump’s area or height.
  The landfill, which is owned and operated by the City of Vancouver while Metro Vancouver oversees regional solid waste planning and management, was previously expected to close as early as 2030. However, settlement and optimized operations at the facility mean more volume is available within the existing footprint than previously estimated.
  “Being able to extend
  
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• World’s longest, toughest horse race ahead for B.C. rider

  24-01-2026 01:20 via abbynews.com
  A former Surrey resident has qualified to ride in the 2027 Mongol Derby, described as the longest and toughest horse race in the world.
  Langley-raised Michelle Van Baalen, now an equestrian instructor and horse trainer in Penticton, was told that she’s the only Canadian entered in next year’s 1,000-kilometre derby through the Mongolia wilderness.
  Recreating Genghis Khan’s 13th-century postal system, riders travel 12 hours a day for 10 days, changing semi-wild horses every 35 ki
  
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• One B.C.’s Dallas Brodie gets chased off UBC campus, calls event ‘successful’

  24-01-2026 01:20 via abbynews.com
  One B.C. Leader Dallas Brodie defended her appearance at the University of British Columbia in which she was chased off campus by several hundred protesters as an attempt at “dialogue.”
  “If you don’t allow people to speak, guess what? The temperature rises out there, and people get mad,” Brodie told Black Press Media on Friday, Jan. 23, the day after the event. “Because dialogue is the only way to fix things.”
  But Brodie acknowledged that it was also her
  
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• Surrey loses power line court fight with $41M at stake

  24-01-2026 00:30 via abbynews.com
  The City of Surrey has lost an appeal court fight – with $41 million at stake – against the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and British Columbia Utilities Commission related to relocating power lines to accommodate the extension of 72 Avenue, after a judge decided the city’s proposed appeal “does not pass muster.”
  “I conclude that none of Surrey’s grounds of appeal are arguable,” Justice Paul Riley found. “The transmission line rel
  
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• Surrey loses court fight with $41M at stake

  24-01-2026 00:30 via abbynews.com
  The City of Surrey has lost an appeal court fight – with $41 million at stake – against the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and British Columbia Utilities Commission related to relocating power lines to accommodate the extension of 72 Avenue, after a judge decided the city’s proposed appeal “does not pass muster.”
  “I conclude that none of Surrey’s grounds of appeal are arguable,” Justice Paul Riley found. “The transmission line rel
  
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• ‘Impasse’ over, B.C. Teachers’ Federation, province set to resume bargaining

  24-01-2026 00:18 via abbynews.com
  Collective bargaining for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government is set to resume after the union declared an impasse earlier in the month.
  The B.C. Teachers’ Federation said Friday (Jan. 23) the resumed talks would begin the week of Jan. 26, “following meaningful commitment from the provincial government that honours our members’ priorities.”
  The union declared an impasse in negotiations over classroom conditions on Jan. 13. At the time, the un
  
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• Summerland athlete to coach Canadian Olympic bobsleigh team

  24-01-2026 00:15 via abbynews.com
  A Summerland athlete has been named as a coach of Team Canada’s Milano Cortina 2026 bobsleigh team for this year’s Winter Olympics.
  Justin Kripps has been named as a team coach, along with Lyndon Rush and Chris Spring.
  Kripps has had a lengthy career in bobsleigh. He has competed internationally and competed in the Winter Olympics three times.
  In 2018, at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, Kripps and Alexander Kopacz tied for gold in the two-man bobsleigh competition.
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• 200 B.C. paramedics are first to see ‘Code 3’ comedy movie about life on job

  24-01-2026 00:02 via abbynews.com
  Write what you know, a college instructor once told Patrick Pianezza, whose homework assignment two decades ago evolved into a movie script for a new comedy-drama about tough life on the job as a paramedic.
  Starring The Office favourite Rainn Wilson, Code 3 offers both laughs and heartbreaking moments as an overworked, underpaid paramedic crew clocks a 24-hour shift in Los Angeles.
  A paramedic in Long Beach, Pianezza was at Surrey City Hall on Thursday night (Jan. 22) for an invite-only screenin
  
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