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• VIDEO: B.C.’s new premier hits ‘ground running’

  20-11-2022 19:45 via abbynews.com
  
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• Electricity demand breaks record amid heat wave, BC Hydro says

  23-07-2026 02:22 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Hydro says customers set a new all-time summer peak electricity demand on Tuesday.Between 5 and 6 p.m. – the hour customers use the most electricity – usage reached 8,715 megawatts, surpassing the previous summer record of 8,652 megawatts set in August 2025.
  BC Hydro says another record could be broken Wednesday amid the ongoing heat wave.The new record, BC Hydro said, reflects a broader shift in how British Columbians are using electricity in the summer.
  Now, nearly 70 per cent o
  
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• Shooter sentenced to 15 years for killing of Abbotsford man

  23-07-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A “cold-blooded murderer” was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday (July 22) for the 2022 shooting of an Abbotsford man.
  Tanner Fox appeared in B.C. Supreme Court via video as Crown and defence counsel presented a joint submission for the 25-year-old’s sentencing hearing.
  Justice Catherine Murray presided over the hearing, which had Crown counsel once again summarize the events of the 2022 killing of Chad Colivas, 41, in his Abbotsford home.
  Colivas was shot three times
  
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• Lower Mainland firefighters head to 100 Mile to help with wildfire efforts

  23-07-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Deployed to help with one of the many wildfires burning in the BC Interior, two Maple Ridge firefighters had to go above and beyond even before they arrived at their destination.
  Cptn. Steve Franklin, and firefighter Noah Redfern had their minds on what they would be facing with the Big Bar Complex fire, southwest of 100 Mile House – multiple fires that the BC Wildfire Service has combined together in name – when they stumbled across another blaze as they passed through Cache Creek T
  
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• ‘This is just silly’: B.C.’s Eby threatens U.S. access to Canadian minerals over tariffs

  23-07-2026 00:51 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Premier David Eby says the United States shouldn’t have access to Canadian mineral products if President Donald Trump plans to impose more punishing tariffs on other industries.
  “We need to be frank with the Americans that they will not get the kind of access that they seek to what’s in Canada if this is how the conduct is going to go,” he said on Wednesday at a meeting of Canada’s premiers in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford joined Eby in his st
  
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• Washington wildfire crosses border into B.C.

  23-07-2026 00:26 via abbynews.com
  
  A wildfire in Washington State has crossed the border into B.C., the North Cascades National Park Service Complex says.
  Border 2 Fire, 2.4 kilometres east of Hozomeen just south of the Canada-U.S. border, crossed into B.C. and into the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest lands in the east, according to an update from the park service Wednesday (July 22).
  Border 1 and Border 2 wildfires combined and are now a total of 121 hectares. The fire is believed to be caused by lightning.The park service sa
  
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• VIDEO: 32-year-old man shot at Lower Mainland mobile home park

  23-07-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A large police presence was reported at two different ends of Maple Ridge on Tuesday evening.
  Numerous RCMP cruisers and unmarked police vehicles, countless officers – some in uniform, others in tactical gear, and others in civvies augmented by bullet proof vests – plus a police helicopter, drone, police dogs, and even a mobile command centre converged on the Centennial Motel and mobile home park on the south side of Lougheed Highway, in the 21600-block, for what witnesses described
  
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• Horse bestiality case heading to Vernon trial in spring 2027

  23-07-2026 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A man accused of bestiality in Vernon will have his case go to trial next spring.Seth Justin Christian, born in 1991, is charged with one count of bestiality related to an alleged incident at a Vernon equestrian training facility in January.He is set to stand trial May 31, 2027, according to the BC Prosecution Service.
  Christian was charged in March and elected to be tried by judge alone June 25.The incident allegedly involves the assault of horses in Vernon’s BX area on Jan. 24.The profes
  
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• Removal begins for Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, site of mass shooting

  22-07-2026 23:54 via abbynews.com
  
  The Peace River South school district says removal of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School has started and will continue throughout the summer.
  The removal of the school is expected to be completed in the fall, with the school district promising to continue to share updates if timelines change, a post to Facebook Monday (July 21) says.
  “Every effort is being made to carry out this work in a way that respects the significance of the site and minimizes disruption to students, families, and the bro
  
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• BC Highway Patrol seeking public help for fatal crash on Highway 1 in Abbotsford

  22-07-2026 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The BC Highway Patrol is asking the public to come forward with any information or dash camera video of what occurred before and after a fatal collision on Highway 1 near Abbotsford on Monday (July 20).
  Just before 1:45 a.m. on Monday, the Abbotsford Police Department received a report of a single-vehicle collision on westbound Highway 1 near Cole Road. A green Subaru Impreza was found on its roof and two people were discovered in the Subaru.
  The driver (a man) had serious injuries and the passe
  
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• Canucks coming back to Penticton for training camp: ‘Makes perfect sense,’ Sedin says

  22-07-2026 22:01 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver Canucks’ training camp is coming back to Penticton for the third year in a row.
  The NHL club announced it will return to the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) from Sept. 17 to 20.
  Canucks legend and co-president of hockey operations Henrik Sedin said returning to Penticton “makes perfect sense for our organization.”
  “The South Okanagan Events Centre has everything we need for camp, both on and off the ice,” Sedin said. “Besides being a first-class
  
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• Juno-winning Abbotsford musician passes away

  22-07-2026 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford’s music scene took a massive hit on Tuesday (July 21) as one of its more successful artists passed away after a tough fight with cancer.
  Brian Doerksen had long been a prominent presence in the local faith music community, having consistently put out original tracks since the ’90s.
  Throughout the years, he did a lot of solo work, but also collaborated with many other musicians from around the world, including as a member of The SHIYR Poets.
  Live renditions of his music cou
  
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• UPDATE: Missing 4-year-old B.C. boy found safe, amber alert cancelled

  22-07-2026 21:24 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 12:13 p.m.
  The missing four-year-old boy has been found safe, say the RCMP.
  The amber alert was cancelled at 12:07 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22.
  RCMP haven’t released any other details at this time.
  Black Press Media has reached out to West Kelowna RCMP for more information.
  UPDATE: 12:30 a.m.
  RCMP in Langley previously reported four-year-old missing on July 16.
  Police say the four-year-old was believed to be with his mother, Alisse Andrews, and that they were last seen on July 15.
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• WorkSafeBC warns employers to protect workers from heat stress, heat stroke

  22-07-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  WorkSafeBC has issued a bulletin to remind employers that they must protect their workers from heat-related illnesses as Environment Canada issues heat alerts.
  This applies to staffers working inside and outside.
  Todd McDonald, WorkSafeBC’s head of prevention services, warned that higher temperatures by nature increase the risk of heat stress and heat stroke, “which can be serious and even life-threatening.
  “These illnesses are preventable, and employers have a responsibility t
  
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• Spilled blueberries create another ‘traffic jam’ in Mission

  22-07-2026 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Crates of blueberries spilled onto the road in Mission last week, creating another “traffic jam”.
  According to a news release from Mission RCMP, crates spilled out of a truck and onto the Murray Street overpass on July 16. The berries caused one motorcycle to “slip-slide” through the mess but no one was injured by the spill.
  When police arrived, the truck driver was trying to clean up the spilled fruit.
  “The driver blamed other farm workers for improperly loading th
  
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• Stranded orca swims free after Salish Sea beaching southeast of B.C capital

  22-07-2026 19:56 via abbynews.com
  
  A young Bigg’s killer whale found itself high and dry after becoming stranded on a Salish Sea beach, roughly 70 kilometres southeast of Greater Victoria.
  Members of the Pacific Whale Watch Association spotted the whale, identified as T65B2 ‘Corvus’, south of the border, beached between Smith and Minor islands in the Strait of Juan de Fuca on July 16.
  The organization suspects the seven-year-old orca misjudged the outgoing tide while hunting, accidentally stranding itself.
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• City of Abbotsford named one of 40 best places to work in Canada

  22-07-2026 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The City of Abbotsford has been recognized by Human Resources Director Canada as one of the 40 best places to work in the country.
  The annual list honours organizations that demonstrate outstanding employee satisfaction, flexible work practices and a strong commitment to purpose-driven leadership.
  The Best Place to Work award is based on results of an independent third-party employee survey, with recognized organizations achieving a satisfaction rating of 75 per cent or higher in key areas inclu
  
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• Man dead in North Vancouver RCMP shooting after he allegedly got into police vehicle

  22-07-2026 18:22 via abbynews.com
  
  A man is dead in a police shooting in North Vancouver Tuesday and B.C.’s police watchdog, the Independent Investigations Office of B.C., is now investigating.North Vancouver RCMP responded to reports of a man with an edged weapon allegedly threatening people in a business at Westview Plaza in the 2600-block of Westview Drive around 1:12 p.m. on July 21.
  He then exited the business and allegedly entered a vehicle in the parking lot and collided with multiple parked vehicles, B.C. RCMP said
  
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• Wildfires close portions of Highway 1, 3

  22-07-2026 18:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Closures to portions of Highway 1 and 3 remain in effect on Wednesday morning (July 22) due to wildfires near Boston Bar and Manning Park respectively.
  Highway 1 is closed for a 41.2-kilometre stretch between Hell’s Gate and Boston Bar
  According to Drive BC, the wildfire burning north of Hells Gate is in close proximity to the highway. The new wildfire is south of the Ainslie Creek and Brunswick Creek wildfires.
  Meanwhile, Highway 3 is closed between Sunshine Valley and Manning Park due to
  
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• Heat, air quality warnings remain in effect for Fraser Valley

  22-07-2026 17:42 via abbynews.com
  
  Heat and air quality warnings from Environment Canada remain in effect for the Fraser Valley on Wednesday (July 22).
  Hot temperatures are expected to continue today with daytime highs projected to be in the low to mid 30s. Environment Canada says a gradual cooling trend will begin Thursday (July 23).
  The combination of hot weather and wildfire smoke has also increased smog concentrations in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver areas, according to the air quality warning.
  Smoke from wildfires in
  
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• United Way seeks donations for B.C. wildfire recovery fund

  22-07-2026 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  United Way BC is putting the call out for financial donations to help the thousands of people in B.C. currently under wildfire evacuation orders and alerts.
  People are being asked to donate to the United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund which provides immediate and long-term support for nearly 10,000 people in several communities affected by about 90 wildfires province-wide.The fund provides assistance not only during emergencies, but throughout the months and years of recovery that follow. Donatio
  
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• Amber Alert activated for 4-year-old boy reportedly taken by mother from West Kelowna

  22-07-2026 08:19 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 12:30 a.m.
  RCMP in Langley previously reported four-year-old Ryan Atlas Andrews (Atlas) missing on July 16.
  Police say Atlas was believed to be with his mother, Alisse Andrews, and that they were last seen on July 15.
  No Amber Alert was issued at this time.
  However, on Monday, July 20, RCMP issued a statement that Atlas Andrews was found safe.
  Then on July 22, BC RCMP activated a province-wide Amber Alert for the boy, reporting Alisse Andrews to be the suspect in the child’s disapp
  
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• Amber Alert activated for 4 year old boy reportedly taken by mother from West Kelowna

  22-07-2026 07:19 via abbynews.com
  
  An Amber Alert is being issued to locate a four-year-old boy reported missing from West Kelowna on July 21.
  RCMP are investigating the parental abduction of Atlas Andrews and issued the alert just after midnight on July 22.Ryan Atlas Andrews (Atlas) is described as:
  * Age: four years old
  * Hair: Brown
  * Eyes: Hazel
  * Race: Caucasian* Descriptors: 3 feet tall and 51 pounds
  Police are also looking for Alisse Andrews who is described as:
  • Age: 40-years-old• Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Brown
  
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• New wildfire discovered near Boston Bar; evacuations updated

  22-07-2026 03:36 via abbynews.com
  
  A new wildfire ignited south of Boston Bar and was spreading quickly due to strong winds Tuesday evening, prompting a highway closure and urgent evacuation order.The Fraser Valley Regional District issued a notice about the fire at 5:07 p.m. on July 21, urging anyone remaining in the area to leave immediately.“A new wildfire has ignited south of Boston Bar and is spreading quickly in strong winds,” the notice read. “For your safety, residents who have remained in the community,
  
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• More evacuation orders as new fire near Boston Bar grows to 1,000 hectares

  22-07-2026 03:36 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 10:45 p.m.
  The new fire south of Boston Bar discovered on Tuesday (July 21) has gown to 1,000 hectares, and the Fraser Valley Regional District has expanded evacuation orders and alerts in the area.
  The fire — V11090 — continues to spread rapidly.An evacuation order has been issued for properties on Scuzzy Creek Road, while an evacuation alert is now in effect for the area south of Hell’s Gate to Alexandra Bridge.
  Anyone who is still in the area and is trying to evacuate
  
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• 55-year-old woman’s body found outside Lower Mainland home

  22-07-2026 02:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Maple Ridge Mounties say they are working closely with the BC Coroners Service and other support units as they investigate the death of a woman on Monday, July 20.
  At around 7:30 a.m., RCMP responded to a report of the deceased individual outside of a residence in the 11800-block of 207 Street in Hammond.
  The deceased person is believed to be a 55-year-old woman of no fixed address.Cause of death is currently unknown, said the Maple Ridge RCMP.
  However, part of the police investigation is to see
  
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• Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee MP vocal over provincial strategy ‘failures’

  22-07-2026 02:04 via abbynews.com
  
  As the Member of Parliament (MP) for Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee, Scott Anderson vows not to stay silent because issues may fall under another level of government.
  Standing in front of Vernon city council Monday, July 20, Anderson – who served from 2014 to 2022 as a Vernon councillor before losing the 2022 mayoral election to Victor Cumming – said he’ll speak up when provincial or municipal decisions affect the people he now represents.
  And he spoke loud.
  Appearing before coun
  
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• ‘Not a chance in hell’ that B.C. is putting U.S. liquor back on shelves: Eby

  22-07-2026 01:44 via abbynews.com
  
  Premier David Eby is standing firm on his government’s decision to keep American alcohol products off B.C. Liquor Store shelves.
  “There is not a chance in hell that U.S. alcohol is going back on the shelf in British Columbia – and I’m proud of that and I know that British Columbians support that.”
  Eby was in Charlottetown Tuesday for the beginning of a three-day meeting of the Council of the Federation with other provincial and territorial leaders and Prime Minister
  
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• New Abbotsford Canucks head coach Ryan Papaioannou aims to strengthen winning culture

  22-07-2026 01:38 via abbynews.com
  
  The Trans Mountain pipeline runs from Alberta through the Fraser Valley and all the way to the coast, but for new Abbotsford Canucks head coach Ryan Papaioannou, a different conduit connects his coaching journey to Abbotsford, starting in Brooks, Alta.
  Five Alberta Junior Hockey League titles, three Centennial Cup crowns, a Western Canada Cup championship and one BCHL title pepper Papaioannou’s resume over the 16 seasons he spent behind the bench of the dynastic Brooks Bandits.Papaioannou,
  
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• B.C. forgives legal debts of staffer involved in 2013 ‘quick wins’ scandal

  22-07-2026 00:47 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. will forgive most of the $460,000 legal debt incurred by former communications staffer Brian Bonney defending himself for his part in the “quick wins” scandal that engulfed Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberal government in 2013, according to the Finance Ministry.
  The scandal centred around a multiculturalism outreach plan that was found to have inappropriately used government resources for partisan purposes.
  There were staff resignations, and John Yap stepped down from a minister
  
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