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• Solving B.C. highway safety with speed limits not easy, UBC prof says

  07-11-2018 02:22 via abbynews.com
  
  Engineering professor points to several factors in B.C., including weather and mountain roads
  
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• Police watchdog seeks more witnesses, video in fatal Boxing Day crash in Chilliwack

  10-07-2026 18:12 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s police watchdog is looking for more witnesses following a fatal crash that happened on Boxing Day last year in Chilliwack.
  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
  
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• Windy, dry conditions lead to continued growth of Fraser Canyon wildfires: BCWS

  10-07-2026 17:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Wildfires in the Fraser Canyon continued to see growth and “elevated fire behaviour” amidst warm, dry and windy conditions on Thursday (July 9).
  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.
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• Wind pushing Brunswick Creek wildfire away from communities: BCWS

  10-07-2026 17:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Wildfires in the Fraser Canyon continued to see growth and “elevated fire behaviour” amidst warm, dry and windy conditions on Thursday (July 9).
  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.
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 10: France heads to the semi-finals

  10-07-2026 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  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
  
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• North Okanagan orchardists propose drilling into aquifer to alleviate drought

  10-07-2026 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  As an unprecedented drought carries on with next to no relief in the form of rain in the North Okanagan, drastic Greater Vernon water restrictions continue to hammer agriculturalists.
  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
  
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• Victoria’s Fairmont Empress named Canada’s top city hotel for second year

  10-07-2026 07:40 via abbynews.com
  
  The Fairmont Empress has once again been named Canada’s top city hotel, earning the No. 1 spot in Travel + Leisure‘s 2026 World’s Best Awards for the second consecutive year.
  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
  
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• Shelter-in-place order lifted in Vanderhoof after police incident

  10-07-2026 05:15 via abbynews.com
  
  VANDERHOOF – A shelter-in-place order issued Thursday afternoon for the District of Vanderhoof and Electoral Area F has now been lifted following a major police response in Vanderhoof.
  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.
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• Shelter-in-place order lifted in Vanderhoof after fatal crash, 1 arrested

  10-07-2026 05:15 via abbynews.com
  
  A shelter-in-place order issued Thursday afternoon for the District of Vanderhoof and Electoral Area F was lifted just as quickly as it was sent out following a major police response to a fatal crash.
  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
  
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• VIDEO: Eagles down 1 in quest for Voyageur Cup

  10-07-2026 05:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver Football Club turned its attention back to the Telus Canadian Championship this week, as it hosted MLS side CF Montreal in the first of two quarterfinal matches at The Stadium at Langley Events Centre on Wednesday night.
  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
  
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• Local orchardists propose drilling into Okanagan aquifer to alleviate drought

  10-07-2026 04:00 via abbynews.com
  
  As an unprecedented drought carries on with next to no relief in the form of rain in the North Okanagan, drastic Greater Vernon water restrictions continue to hammer agriculturalists.
  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
  
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• 3 sent to hospital after tornado touches down near Alberta-Saskatchewan border

  10-07-2026 01:44 via abbynews.com
  
  An Alberta campground needed to be evacuated Wednesday evening after a tornado touched down.
  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
  
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• $300K grant funds Fraser Valley caregiver-support project

  10-07-2026 01:28 via abbynews.com
  
  Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF) has announced a new project that will focus on supporting family caregivers, thanks to $300,000 in funding from the Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.
  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
  
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• Police ticket Island motorcyclist travelling 114 km/h in 40 zone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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