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• Vancouver Giants stumble against Everett

  05-03-2018 02:30 via abbynews.com
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• Suspected impaired driver found unconscious near B.C. elementary school

  09-06-2026 20:40 via abbynews.com
  
  A witness report of a swerving van led West Shore RCMP officers to an unconscious driver near an elementary school in Langford on June 4.
  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
  
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• Don’t approach wanted woman, Langley RCMP warn

  09-06-2026 20:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Langley RCMP say they are looking for a woman wanted on a number of criminal charges, including gun-related offences.
  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.”
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• Port Alberni lands leading role in reality show ‘Home Town Takeover Canada’

  09-06-2026 20:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Port Alberni will be the star of the first season of Home Town Takeover Canada, a reality show that revitalizes cities.
  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
  
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• Police shoot and kill man in East Vancouver after reported hostage situation

  09-06-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver police shot and killed a man on Monday after what is being called a violent home invasion and hostage situation.
  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
  
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• ‘Not a choice we made’: Popular Kelowna restaurant to close due to immigration issues

  09-06-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A staple in the Kelowna food scene is set to close at the end of the year due to issues and errors in the immigration process.
  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
  
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• B.C.’s Jenn Gardiner turns down PWHL expansion team offer

  09-06-2026 19:41 via abbynews.com
  
  Surrey’s Jenn Gardiner has turned down a chance to move to a PWHL expansion team, as the league continues to fill rosters for four new teams.
  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
  
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• Abbotsford golfer aces high school provincials

  09-06-2026 19:15 via abbynews.com
  
  One Abbotsford golfer has finished off the season on the highest of notes after capturing the 2A title at the BC School Sports provincials.
  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
  
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• Clearwater mayor speaks at national climate summit, calls for renewable energy

  09-06-2026 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  A summit recently held in Edmonton brought elected officials from across Canada together to call for change in federal climate policy.
  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,
  
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• Clearwater mayor calls for renewable energy at national climate summit

  09-06-2026 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  A summit recently held in Edmonton brought elected officials from across Canada together to call for change in federal climate policy.
  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,
  
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• Mission RCMP bust Abbotsford drug website allegedly selling to teens

  09-06-2026 17:51 via abbynews.com
  
  Three people were arrested by Mission RCMP after searches in Abbotsford on May 20 in connection with a website that allegedly sold drugs to youth .
  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
  
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• Special weather statement issued as 4 cm of snow expected on Okanagan Connector

  09-06-2026 16:37 via abbynews.com
  
  It is less than two weeks until the first day of summer but as of right now, Mother Nature has other ideas for the Okanagan Connector.
  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
  
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• Langley City responds in legal fight with sitting councillor

  09-06-2026 05:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The City of Langley has responded to a legal action launched by one of its own councillors, over a Code of Conduct investigation.
  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
  
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• Revelstoke railroaders among 300 CPKC staff on strike

  09-06-2026 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Revelstoke electrical workers are among the nearly 300 railroaders striking as negotiations with their company around higher wages continue.
  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
  
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• PHOTOS: Herculean strength shown at Fraser Valley strongman regionals

  09-06-2026 01:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Dozens of muscular B.C. residents gathered to not only break a sweat but also records at the Fraser Valley’s Strongest regional competition in Abbotsford on Saturday (June 6).
  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
  
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• Stab wounds detailed in Lumby woman’s murder trial

  09-06-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  WARNING: this article contains content related to a domestic violence murder trial which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been harmed by domestic violence (gender-based violence), contact Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
  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
  
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• Teen presumed drowned after boating incident northeast of Quesnel

  09-06-2026 00:35 via abbynews.com
  
  A 17-year-old boy from Prince George is presumed drowned after a boating incident on Stony Lake, 90 km northeast of Quesnel, last Saturday night.
  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
  
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• Manslaughter charge laid in fatal stabbing in Abbotsford

  09-06-2026 00:01 via abbynews.com
  
  A manslaughter charge has been laid in Abbotsford in relation to the stabbing death of a 41-year-old man in December.
  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
  
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• Abbotsford’s Archway Community Services hosting World Cup soccer watch party

  08-06-2026 23:52 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford soccer fans now have a free viewing spot to take in Canada’s FIFA World Cup opening game against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday (June 12).
  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
  
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• Abbotsford Kidney Walk surpasses fundraising goal by $1,800

  08-06-2026 22:28 via abbynews.com
  
  A special tag team highlighted the annual Kidney Walk at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford on Sunday (June 7).
  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
  
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• B.C. commits nearly $20 million on projects to reduce wildfire risk

  08-06-2026 21:40 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. government is making good on a multi-million dollar pledge to the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) in a bid to increase the province’s woodlands.
  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
  
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• B.C. doctors ratify new 4-year deal, get more pay for rural and maternity care

  08-06-2026 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s doctors have ratified their main labour agreement with the province for the next four years.
  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
  
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• Interior Health warns of rising pertussis cases ahead of summer in B.C.

  08-06-2026 21:12 via abbynews.com
  
  Interior Health is warning individuals and families to be vigilant against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as cases of the highly contagious respiratory infection increase across the region.
  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
  
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• $110K raised as Kelowna fundraiser for autism grows into national movement

  08-06-2026 21:04 via abbynews.com
  
  A fundraising initiative started in the Okanagan is celebrating a milestone in its efforts to fund autism support networks across Canada.
  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
  
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• Marguerite Bens

  08-06-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  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
  
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• B.C. golfer qualifies for first PGA Tour start at RBC Canadian Open

  08-06-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A bogey on the final hole could not stop Jeevan Sihota from punching his ticket to Canada’s biggest golf tournament.
  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-
  
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• Abbotsford sod, animal nutrition and wine showcased at 2026 Agriculture Bus Tour

  08-06-2026 20:16 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford’s robust agricultural industry touches so many different types of products and businesses and that variety was on display during the annual Agriculture Bus Tour on Friday (June 5).
  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
  
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• Abbotsford unemployment hits highest point in over 4 years

  08-06-2026 20:10 via abbynews.com
  
  The Abbotsford job market has reached a new low – or rather, a new high – as May marked the worst that local unemployment has been in more than four years.
  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
  
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• PHOTOS: Selxwi:chel Arts and Culture Festival held in Abbotsford

  08-06-2026 19:49 via abbynews.com
  
  The Selxwi:chel Arts and Culture Festival was held in Abbotsford on Sunday, June 7 at Trethewey House.
  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.
  
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• Texas company to pay $12.2M to Hieltsuk Nation to settle tugboat diesel spill impacts

  08-06-2026 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A Texas-based cargo barge operator has agreed to pay $12.2 million to settle with a B.C. First Nations for environmental damage from a 2016 tugboat diesel spill.
  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
  
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