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• VIDEO: Catching up with Dallas Smith

  01-02-2018 02:28 via abbynews.com
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• 2026 council results: Abbotsford Voice slate strikes a chord with voters

  18-10-2026 10:12 via abbynews.com
  
  There is a new voice on Abbotsford city council – literally.
  Saturday’s (Oct. 17) election saw successful council wins for the new Abbotsford Voice slate, which consists of incumbent councillor Patricia Driessen and newcomers Carmen Fast Hollett and Kristy Mills.
  Abbotsford Voice’s message managed to find a significant amount of local ears, as Driessen finished second overall in the council race with 13,143, Mills was fourth with 10,621 and Fast Hollett was sixth with 10,417.Th
  
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• Surrey mayoral race: Doug McCallum topples Brenda Locke to win 5th term

  18-10-2026 08:47 via abbynews.com
  
  Doug McCallum has been elected to serve as the mayor of Surrey for a fifth term – handily defeating incumbent Brenda Locke as he led his Safe Surrey Coalition to almost-total victory.
  McCallum defeated former Locke by winning 42,241 votes (31.78 per cent) from Surrey voters (with 163 out of 164 tabulators calculated), compared to 30,750 votes for Locke (23.14 per cent). Voter’s ballots placed mayoral candidates Mike Starchuk and Linda Annis at third and fourth in the election results
  
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• Re-elected Abbotsford mayor Ross Siemens says he has more work to do

  18-10-2026 08:38 via abbynews.com
  
  Ross Siemens said it’s “humbling” and “very gratifying to have the support” from voters in being re-elected as Abbotsford’s mayor on Saturday (Oct. 17).
  Siemens handily won his second term, remaining in the top spot from the time the first voting results came in Saturday evening until the last polling station had reported.
  Unofficial results show Siemens finishing with 19,418 votes, while Sukhi Dahmi had 9,114, Paul Mahil had 1,739 and Dave Pellikaan finished
  
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• Ken Sim out as Vancouver mayor, voters move left with Pete Fry

  18-10-2026 08:22 via abbynews.com
  
  Green Party of Vancouver’s Pete Fry is the new mayor of B.C.’s largest city, Vancouver.
  Fry beat out incumbent Ken Sim, of ABC Vancouver, by more than 20,000 votes as of 11:20 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 17).
  As of 11:20 p.m., Fry had 70,183. Sim had 49,780 votes. There had been 106 out of 149 polling locations counted at that point.
  Fry took to the stage for his winning speech shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 17). At that time, 75 out of 149 polling locations had been counted.
  
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• Abbotsford gets new wave of school trustees

  18-10-2026 08:18 via abbynews.com
  
  The Abbotsford School Board will be filled with almost entirely new faces after the results of the 2026 municipal election.
  RELATED: Ross Siemens re–elected as Abbotsford mayor
  Voters had their say at the polls on Saturday (Oct. 17), with five of the seven school board trustees elected being new additions.
  The only two incumbents were Mike Rauch and newer trustee Arsh Kaler, who originally joined the school board after winning the 2025 byelection.
  Also voted in were Tanya Coghill, Eric Nyv
  
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• VIDEO: Langley City elects new mayor, council

  18-10-2026 08:11 via abbynews.com
  
  A disappointed Langley City Mayor Nathan Pachal delivered the news to supporters and fellow councillors Saturday night, less than an hour after the polls closed.
  “It’s not the outcome we wanted,” Pachal said.
  Delaney Mack and the Achieving for Langley City slate had won, defeating Pachal and the Langley City First slate.
  At her election night headquarters, a jubilant Mack had to raise her voice to be heard over celebrating supporters.
  “I nearly started crying, it was so l
  
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• Langley Strong wins mayor’s seat, 6 of 8 council positions in Township

  18-10-2026 07:59 via abbynews.com
  
  As more and more polling places were reported, Langley Strong mayoral candidate Jay Lundgren did not immediately declare victory on Saturday night, despite a growing lead.
  “I’m not celebrating until I hear the final buzzer,” he said.
  But the early, slim lead widened, and with all ballots counted, Lundgren had secured victory as the Township’s next mayor with 18,302 votes to incumbent Eric Woodward’s 15,459.
  Langley Strong also secured six of the eight council seats,
  
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• B.C’s newest municipality Okanagan Falls’ elects inaugural mayor and council

  18-10-2026 07:16 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s newest municipality has its first mayor. Matt Taylor has been elected mayor of the District of Okanagan Falls.
  According to Civic Info BC, Taylor received 780 votes to Tyler Johnsen’s 312 and Glen Innes’ 106.
  The Penticton Western spoke with Taylor shortly after he received the news himself.
  “I feel good,” said Taylor. “I think it was a decisive result, and I look forward to being able to benefit the community with having some experience in government.&
  
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• Ross Siemens re–elected as Abbotsford mayor

  18-10-2026 07:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Ross Siemens has been re-elected as Abbotsford’s mayor.
  Siemens, a long-time former city councillor who was first elected mayor in 2022, took top spot in the municipal election on Saturday (Oct. 17) with 18,586 votes to second-place finisher Sukhi Dhami, who had 8,742 votes, with two more polling stations left to report.
  The other candidates, Paul Mahil and Dave Pellikaan, had 1,684 and 945 votes respectively.
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• Fatalities, injuries after fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta

  18-10-2026 05:51 via abbynews.com
  
  National Defence Minister David McGuinty confirms there have been both fatalities and injuries after an incident at CFB Wainwright in Alberta.
  McGuinty provided the update in a late-night news conference in Ottawa Saturday.
  “I’m saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident on the base.
  McGuinty couldn’t provide specific numbers on those dead or injured. He called it an “active and delicate situation.”
  Wainwright RCMP
  
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• VIDEO: Vancouver FC hangs on to playoff spot with win over Wanderers

  18-10-2026 04:02 via abbynews.com
  
  Going into Friday’s must-win game against the Halifax Wanderers, Vancouver FC coach Martin Nash was talking about improvement and how it takes time.
  “It’s already going to be the highest finish the club has ever had in the league [even if the Eagle don’t make the playoffs]”, Nash observed during a pre-game press conference.
  He said he could see, in a year or two, Vancouver FC becoming a team that’s “fighting for the the top two [spots] every year.”
  
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• Calgary Stampeders keep playoff hopes alive after 32-13 win over B.C. Lions

  18-10-2026 03:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Vernon Adams Jr. tossed for 324 yards and a touchdown, leading the Calgary Stampeders to a 32-13 win over the visiting B.C. Lions in CFL action Saturday at McMahon Stadium.With the win the Stamps (9-9) kept their playoff hopes alive as they jockey for position in the West Division with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Lions (10-7) have already clinched second place in the division and will host the West Semifinal on Oct. 31 at BC Place.Quincy Vaughn had two short touch
  
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• Kucherov tallies 2 as Lightning rally to double Vancouver Canucks 4-2

  18-10-2026 00:44 via abbynews.com
  
  Jake Guentzel’s goal early in the third period stood up as the winner, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-2 win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Saturday afternoon atBenchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla.
  Nikita Kucherov (2) and Pontus Holmberg had the other goals for the Lightning (6-2-0), with Dennis Hildeby making 12 saves to earn the win in goal.
  Linus Karlsson and centre Elias Pettersson replied for the Canucks (2-7-1), who finished winless on a six-game roa
  
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• Valemount’s acclaimed mayor powerless due to sexual assault charge

  17-10-2026 19:53 via abbynews.com
  
  Owen Michael Torgerson, who ran uncontested for his third term as Mayor of Valemount, has been charged with sexual assault.
  When Torgerson can resume his political duties is unknown.
  Torgerson’s case came before Judge Cassandra Malfair in Prince George Provincial Court on Friday, Oct. 16. He was not there, but his lawyer, Jay Michi of Kamloops, appeared via videoconference on his behalf.
  Malfair agreed to Crown prosecutor Lisa Sukkau’s application for a publication ban to protect the
  
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• Excessive speeders, 10 impaired drivers nabbed in Abbotsford, Mission in 1 night

  17-10-2026 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Ten impaired drivers and several excessive speeders were caught on the Mission Bridge and on the streets of Abbotsford in one night.
  Abbotsford Police Department teamed up with Mission RCMP where they set up a roadblock on the bridge overnight on Friday (Oct. 16).
  Throughout the night police impounded six vehicles for excessive speeding, including several drivers travelling more than 70 km/h over the posted speed limit.
  “Speeds like these put everyone on the road at significant risk and ca
  
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• Marion Hampson

  17-10-2026 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  1936-2026
  The gale force wind that was Marion Hampson shifted to a whisper and heaven just got a little more lively – and a lot more interesting.
  With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Marion Edith (Gibennus) Hampson, who passed away October 1, 2026, unafraid and with an open heart at the age of 90 years old. A woman of extraordinary beauty, strength and grace, she lived her life unyielding, loving and unforgettably. Throughout her life she
  
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• QUIZ: Preparing for winter driving conditions

  17-10-2026 13:50 via abbynews.com
  
  While winter is still a few weeks away, Canadians are putting winter tires on their vehicles and preparing for cold-weather driving conditions.
  Elsewhere, some parts of the country are already dealing with winter conditions.
  In past years, Canada has experienced some extreme blizzards and winter storms, in many parts of the country.
  Canada tends to prepare for snowy driving conditions, spending more than $1 billion a year to clear snow from streets.
  Are you prepared for the winter driving season
  
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• Bateman Timberwolves, Abbotsford Panthers senior football teams post big wins

  17-10-2026 10:36 via abbynews.com
  
  The Robert Bateman Timberwolves returned to the win column in a big way with a dominant 30-6 victory over the Langley Thunderbirds at home on Friday (Oct. 16).
  After a scoreless first quarter, Timberwolves quarterback Jackson Hall tossed a screen pass to running back Callum Pambrun-Perry and he scampered 38 yard for the game’s first touchdown. The Thunderbirds responded with a touchdown on the next drive, but were unable to get the extra point and Bateman led 7-6 early in the second quarte
  
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• UPDATE: 13 injured in multi-vehicle Highway 99 crash involving semi, bus in Surrey

  17-10-2026 06:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Two people were taken to hospital in serious but stable condition, and 11 others with less serious injuries, after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Surrey that involved a semi-truck, a double-decker transit bus and several vehicles on Friday evening (Oct. 16).
  That’s the latest news from Surrey Police Service after several hours of highway closures following the accident near the Highway 99 interchange with Highway 91.An evening update at 9:36 p.m. notes that BCEHS paramedics provide
  
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• No serious injuries in multi-vehicle Highway 99 crash involving semi, bus in Surrey

  17-10-2026 06:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Surrey Police say no serious injuries have been reported in a major multi-vehicle crash that tied up traffic for hours on Highway 99.
  One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries, Surrey Police reported in an email update at 7:32 p.m. Friday (Oct. 16).
  The crash closed both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 99, just east of the interchange with Highway 91.DriveBC is reporting shortly after 9 p.m. that the southbound lanes are now open, but northbound lanes remain closed.
  The
  
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• Phone scam spoofing Kelowna RCMP’s non-emergency line targets Canadians

  17-10-2026 03:09 via abbynews.com
  
  Individuals across Canada are receiving calls from someone alleging to be an RCMP officer, and the number appears to originate from the Kelowna detachment’s legitimate non-emergency line.
  These calls are a phone scam, where the fraudster appears genuinely connected to the Kelowna RCMP, in order to deceive individuals into providing sensitive personal and financial information.
  After receiving a significant number of reports from people claiming to have received fraudulent calls from the Ke
  
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• Tumbler Ridge shooter alleged co-conspirator indicted by U.S. grand jury

  17-10-2026 02:42 via abbynews.com
  
  A grand jury in Washington State indicted the alleged co-conspirator in the fatal Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
  James Cody Bryant, 30, was indicted Wednesday (Oct. 14) by a grand jury sitting in the Western District of Washington for conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country for Bryant’s alleged role in the school shooting that left seven people, including the shooter, dead at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Feb. 10. The charge is spe
  
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• OPINION: Access to sport shouldn’t depend on where you live in B.C.

  17-10-2026 02:23 via abbynews.com
  
  In communities across British Columbia, sport is about much more than competition. It’s where children build friendships, volunteers bring neighbours together, and families gather at local arenas, fields, pools and recreation centres. But for too many families, particularly in smaller and rural communities, the opportunity to participate is becoming increasingly difficult to afford.
  As British Columbians prepare to vote in municipal and provincial elections, affordability is understandably
  
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• OPINION: Access to sport in B.C. shouldn’t depend on where you live

  17-10-2026 02:23 via abbynews.com
  
  In communities across British Columbia, sport is about much more than competition. It’s where children build friendships, volunteers bring neighbours together, and families gather at local arenas, fields, pools and recreation centres. But for too many families, particularly in smaller and rural communities, the opportunity to participate is becoming increasingly difficult to afford.
  As British Columbians prepare to vote in municipal and provincial elections, affordability is understandably
  
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• B.C. Conservative candidate says First Nations ‘conquered’ comment taken out of context

  17-10-2026 00:37 via abbynews.com
  
  Conservative candidate for Juan de Fuca-Malahat Mike Hicks was under fire Friday for saying at an Oct. 9 debate that First Nations must be “conquered.”
  But he says the remarks are being taken out of context.
  Hicks said in an interview that he meant that, by law, if a First Nation is unconquered, treaties must be negotiated.“In law, as I understand it, English law, you can’t just move into an area and take it over; you either have to conquer the First Nations in a war or s
  
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• Abbotsford U17 soccer squad sets sights on nationals

  17-10-2026 00:37 via abbynews.com
  
  After a successful season last year, the Abbotsford United SC 2010 Selects are starting out strong once again this fall as they look to punch their ticket to the soccer national championship next year.
  Head coach of the Division 1 boys team, Daniel Davidson, said the strong base of the team was already in place during the 2025-26 season, which saw the Abbotsford team finish 15-3-1 for the season.
  The impressive defensive moves and resilience of the team led to them winning the provincial A-Cup i
  
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• Sturko promises 25K new school spaces

  17-10-2026 00:20 via abbynews.com
  
  CentreBC leader Elenore Sturko said,during a visit to Langley on Friday, Oct. 16, that her party would provide permanent spaces for 25,000 more students in B.C. public schools.
  She said the new classroom spaces will be in place by 2031, with the districts with the most portables and fastest growth targeted first.
  “We’ll keep class size and class composition limits in teachers contacts and fund them fully,” Sturko said.
  Among her promises was to bring back letter grades for stud
  
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• BC Conservatives say Massey Bridge plan would pay for new hospital

  16-10-2026 23:53 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson says the money saved by building a bridge to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel would pay for construction of a new hospital for women and children south of the Fraser.
  At a press conference in Port Moody Friday morning (Oct. 16), Doerkson expanded on the previous day’s press release wherein the party committed to scrapping the planned eight-lane replacement tunnel in favour of a 10-lane “George Massey Bridge,” completing the Surrey Hos
  
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• Prince George RCMP cleared of criminal wrongdoing in 2025 man’s death

  16-10-2026 23:44 via abbynews.com
  
  A report released Friday by B.C.’s police watchdog found no reasonable grounds to believe Prince George RCMP officers committed an offence in connection with a man’s death in August 2025.
  According to the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) report, around 4:54 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2025, a civilian witness called 911 to report the sounds of someone “screaming and smashing stuff” in a neighbouring home.
  First on scene were three officers wearing body cameras who wer
  
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