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• VIDEO: Crash kills one in Pitt Meadows

  07-12-2025 21:40 via abbynews.com
  On person is dead as a result of a single vehicle crash Saturday night, Dec. 7 on Golden Ears Way.1 person died in a crash on Golden Ears Way Saturday night. Dec. 6 pic.twitter.com/bvVYHvKpHQ
  — Langley Advance Times (@LangleyTimes) December 7, 2025
  RCMP said the victim was the lone occupant of a vehicle that crashed on Golden Ears Way over Lougheed Hwy around 8:30 p.m.
  Crews responded to a collision in the southbound lanes involving an SUV with significant damage, possibly the result of hi
  
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• Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for parts of Lower Mainland, B.C. highways

  08-12-2025 16:55 via abbynews.com
  It’s a rainy, windy Monday throughout the Lower Mainland, and Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for certain parts of the province.
  Rain, at times heavy, is expected throughout northern sections of Metro Vancouver — including including West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, as well as Howe Sound and the Sea to Sky Highway from Squamish to Brandywine.
  The federal agency says a frontal system will bring rain to the south coast today, wit
  
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• B.C. woman mistakenly calls 911 to order pizza, gets visit from police

  08-12-2025 16:30 via abbynews.com
  A woman mistakenly called 911 while trying to order a pizza in Mission last week.
  According to Mission RCMP’s weekly “Community Connection” crime recap, the woman became “rather upset” when the 911 call-taker couldn’t help with her request and informed her that police would stop by to check on her.
  “911 is a simple, easy to remember number. In fact, it’s so easy to dial, that from time-to-time, people dial it by mistake,” RCMP said.
  The woman
  
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• Winter blows in with travel warnings for multiple B.C. regions

  08-12-2025 16:00 via abbynews.com
  Several weather warnings are in effect this morning for highway travel as wet and windy conditions move across B.C.
  Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Highway 1, between Eagle Pass and Rogers Pass, with 20 to 30 centimetres of snow expected. Snowfall is expected to intensify by the afternoon and taper off overnight. Furthermore, overnights winds of up to 60 km/h are expected.Five highway alerts have been issued due to strong winds that include the Sea to Sky Highway, the Okanag
  
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• B.C. woman details assault in West Bank while protecting Palestinian civilians

  08-12-2025 14:30 via abbynews.com
  A Nelson, B.C., woman says she was assaulted by Israeli settlers while defending Palestinians in the West Bank.
  The woman and three other Italian men were allegedly attacked Nov. 30 in the village Duyuk, where they were serving as unarmed civilian protection for Palestinians against Israeli settlers.
  The woman, who is recovering in the capital of Ramallah, spoke to the Nelson Star on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal while she remains in the region.
  She said the group had just fall
  
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• You need winter tires in B.C. and here’s why: Road Safety at Work

  08-12-2025 14:00 via abbynews.com
  Winter tires are worth every penny when it comes to safety on the roads.
  That is the message Road Safety at Work was trying to get out at a tire demonstration on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Justice Institute of BC, (JIBC), track on the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport grounds.
  For the demonstration the agency pitted all-season mud and slush tires with good treads against dedicated brand new winter tires.
  There were four different exercises JIBC driving instructor Dan Guilfoyle put the tires through d
  
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• B.C. man charged with money laundering after Alberta man loses nearly $600K online

  08-12-2025 13:19 via abbynews.com
  Police in Alberta have charged a Delta man with money laundering after a Lethbridge man was defrauded of nearly $600,000 in an investment scam.
  According to a press release from the Lethbridge Police Service, a 59-year-old man reported on Nov. 30, 2024 that he had been the victim of a scam after conversing with someone online about investment opportunities and providing them with significant funds.
  The police service’s Economic Crimes Unit investigated and determined that between June and
  
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• VIDEO: Payback by Portland as Vancouver Giants fall on the road

  08-12-2025 04:30 via abbynews.com
  Vancouver Giants fell 4-2 in Portland against the Winterhawks at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7.
  After a scoreless first period, Portland scored twice to take the lead in the opening minutes of the second period, but Vancouver made it a tie game, with goals by Jakob Oreskovic and Tobias Tomik.In the third period, Portland took the lead, scoring what would turn out to be the game winning goal on a power play after Marek Howell was sent off for holding at 2:07, followed by
  
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• VIDEO: A ‘tough start’ to Vancouver Giants road trip with 8-2 loss in Everett

  07-12-2025 19:00 via abbynews.com
  Vancouver Giants latest road trip began with an 8-2 loss to the Everett Silvertips on Saturday.Giants Assistant Coach Gaelan Patterson called it “a tough start.”
  “We expected they were going to come and put their best foot forward against us with us winning the last one at home.”
  Patterson attributed the loss to “little details within our structure that we just weren’t on and a team like that capitalizes.”
  Silvertips scored three times in the first perio
  
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• 1,100 turkeys, 1,600 chickens distributed to 26 B.C. food banks thanks to donation

  07-12-2025 18:30 via abbynews.com
  The Lake Country Food Bank (LCFB) was recently able to help out many other B.C. food banks, thanks to a donation from The Colin and Lois Pritchard Foundation.
  On Wednesday, Dec. 3, LCFB employees and volunteers, including executive director Joy Haxton and volunteers from MNP and 1-800-GOT JUNK were at the Kelowna Fruit Stand where they packed up and distributed around 1,100 turkeys and about 1,600 chickens to 26 other food banks across the Okanagan, Kootenays, Nicola Valley, and South Cariboo.
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• Lawsuit launched over airsoft gun shooting at Vernon ski resort

  07-12-2025 14:00 via abbynews.com
  Vernon’s SilverStar Mountain Resort and its former ownership have been taken to court over an airsoft gun shooting that allegedly occurred at the ski resort’s village on Christmas night 2024 and left a Lake Country man with post-traumatic stress disorder.
  In a notice of civil claim filed earlier this year, David Martyn alleged he was walking alone towards the SilverStar village for a Christmas dinner reservation around 5:15 p.m. when he was shot at multiple times from the window of a
  
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• QUIZ: December is about more than Christmas

  07-12-2025 13:50 via abbynews.com
  The signs of the festive season are prominent in December, with lights, decorations, visits with Santa and other Christmas-themed messages.
  However, there is more to the month of December than the Christmas celebration.
  There are observances, celebrations and days of historical importance throughout the month.
  How much do you know about the non-Christmas elements of December?
  Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.
  Good luck.READ MORE: QUIZ: The quest for information
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• Abbotsford Canucks goalie Jiří Patera ‘bears’ down with 42 saves in 4-3 shootout loss

  07-12-2025 09:03 via abbynews.com
  By the end of Saturday’s (Dec. 6) game, Abbotsford Canucks goalie Jiří Patera may have felt like one of the lifeless stuffed animals thrown onto the ice at the Rogers Forum during the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss.
  Patera made 42 saves, and kept the Canucks alive in a third period that they were completely dominated, only to fall 4-3 in the shootout to the Coachella Valley Firebirds.Another view of the Teddy Bear Toss courtesy of the amazing @celinetrimarchi #canucks pic.
  
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• Willander, Räty lift Canucks to 4-2 win over Minnesota Wild

  07-12-2025 06:55 via abbynews.com
  Tom Willander scored his first career goal, helping the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild in NHL action Saturday night at Rogers Arena.
  Aatu Räty had a pair of goals and an assist to lead the offence for the Canucks (11-15-3), while defenceman Elias Pettersson had the other goal. Nikita Tolopilo made 27 saves to pick up the win in goal.
  Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello scored for Minnesota (15-9-5). Jesper Wallstedt stopped 16 of 20 shots in the Wild net.
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• B.C. government asked to address rabbit abandonment

  07-12-2025 01:30 via abbynews.com
  As domestic rabbits hop around swaths of urban land on Vancouver Island, the provincial government is facing calls to create a co-ordinated strategy to address the problem.
  The Union of B.C. Municipalities executive passed a resolution last month requesting that the province develop a strategy to address the root causes of feral rabbit abandonment across B.C. It was one of 57 resolutions the union members voted on that didn’t make it to the floor during the convention earlier this year.
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• Vancouver Goldeneyes snap losing streak with impressive win over New York

  07-12-2025 00:44 via abbynews.com
  The Vancouver Goldeneyes goaltender, Emerance Maschmeyer, was the star of Saturday’s game as she led her team to a 4-0 win over the New York Sirens, saving all 28 shots on net.The Vancouver Goldeneyes hosted the New York Sirens at the Pacific Coliseum Saturday (Dec. 6) in front of a crowd of 9,500 people.
  Vancouver’s Abby Boreen scored the first goal of the game in the 4th minute, followed by Ashton Bell in the 16th minute.
  Surrey’s Jenn Gardiner and Goldeneyes forward scored h
  
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• Okanagan SAR teams find unhoused person unrelated to search for missing woman

  07-12-2025 00:35 via abbynews.com
  On a search for missing Lake Country woman Natalie “Chantelle” Taylor on Saturday, Dec. 6, search and rescue teams found a different unhoused individual.
  In total, 54 SAR volunteers from the Central Okanagan, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Vernon, Kamloops, and Nicola Valley, including three dog teams and a drone team, were out along Beaver Lake Road looking for Taylor.
  While crews were not able to find Taylor, COSAR search manager Duane Tresnich said the unhoused individual unrelated t
  
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• 7.0-magnitude earthquake felt in western Yukon: Earthquakes Canada

  07-12-2025 00:30 via abbynews.com
  The shaking of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, could be felt in western Yukon, according to Earthquakes Canada.
  The earthquake reportedly happened at about 1:41 p.m. Yukon time, as noted by Earthquakes Canada.
  The Yukon RCMP received two 911 calls reporting the event following the earthquake, according to spokesperson Calista MacLeod.
  Crews with Yukon Highways and Public Works are assessing whether the earthquake impacted infrastructure, spokesperson Kryste
  
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• Vancouver Whitecaps fall in MLS Cup 3-1 to Messi-led Miami squad

  06-12-2025 22:43 via abbynews.com
  A valiant playoff run by Vancouver Whitecaps FC fell short in Florida on Saturday, Dec. 6, when they lost the MLS Cup final.
  The Whitecaps played the Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami for the 2025 league title at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, 11:30 a.m. start Pacific time.
  The home team won 3-1.
  The Whitecaps were down 1-0 early on an own goal, but pressed for an equalizer as the first half continued.
  Early in the second half, Toronto-raised Canadian national player Ali Ahmed scored to tie the ma
  
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• Vancouver Whitecaps fall 3-1 in MLS Cup, won by Messi-led Miami team

  06-12-2025 22:43 via abbynews.com
  A valiant playoff run by Vancouver Whitecaps FC fell short in Florida on Saturday, Dec. 6, when they lost the MLS Cup final.
  The Whitecaps played the Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami for the 2025 league title at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, 11:30 a.m. start Pacific time.
  The home team won 3-1.
  The Whitecaps were down 1-0 early on an own goal, but pressed for an equalizer as the first half continued.
  Early in the second half, Toronto-raised Canadian national player Ali Ahmed scored to tie the ma
  
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• ‘Double doink’ nightmare as Whitecaps fall in MLS Cup

  06-12-2025 22:43 via abbynews.com
  A valiant playoff run by Vancouver Whitecaps FC fell short in Florida on Saturday, Dec. 6, when they lost the MLS Cup final.
  The Whitecaps played the Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami for the 2025 league title at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, 11:30 a.m. start Pacific time.
  The home team won 3-1.
  The Whitecaps were down 1-0 early on an own goal, but pressed for an equalizer as the first half continued.
  Early in the second half, Toronto-raised Canadian national player Ali Ahmed scored to tie the ma
  
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• Abbotsford police seek teen missing for over a week - Fraser Valley Today

  06-12-2025 22:08 via news.google.com
  Abbotsford police seek teen missing for over a week  Fraser Valley Today
  
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• Abbotsford outlasts Newman Catholic in Marawood girls basketball crossover - Wausau Pilot & Review

  06-12-2025 21:01 via news.google.com
  Abbotsford outlasts Newman Catholic in Marawood girls basketball crossover  Wausau Pilot & Review
  
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• VIDEO: Last minute goal gets win for Vancouver Giants over Portland Winterhawks

  06-12-2025 21:00 via abbynews.com
  Vancouver Giants captain Ty Halaburda scored twice, the second time with 12.4 seconds to go in the game for a 3-2 win over the visiting Portland Winterhawks at Langley Events Centre Friday.Burke Hood picked up his 10th win of the season with another standout performance, making 39 saves on 41 shots. He is now 10-6-1 this season, including a 3-0-1 stretch over his last four with a .917 save percentage.
  Portland outshot Vancouver 41-22.
  Halaburda’s game-winner was his second goal of the nigh
  
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• Abbotsford Girls Basketball Downs Newman - onfocus.news

  06-12-2025 19:57 via news.google.com
  Abbotsford Girls Basketball Downs Newman  onfocus.news
  
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• Two seriously injured after fight on party bus in Surrey

  06-12-2025 18:39 via abbynews.com
  Two people were taken to the hospital with “serious injuries” after a fight on a party bus in Surrey early Saturday morning (Dec. 6), police said.
  Police responded to a 9-1-1 call from a party bus driver around 1 a.m., who stated that a fight had broken out on the bus. The driver had stopped eastbound on Highway 1 before the 192 Street exit, according to police.
  “At the same time, another 9-1-1 call was received from a passenger on the bus advising that several people had been
  
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• Circuit failures, downed trees cut power to customers in Chilliwack and Abbotsford - Fraser Valley Today

  06-12-2025 18:36 via news.google.com
  Circuit failures, downed trees cut power to customers in Chilliwack and Abbotsford  Fraser Valley Today
  
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• Newman Catholic boys basketball blasts Abbotsford to earn first win of season - Wausau Pilot & Review

  06-12-2025 18:33 via news.google.com
  Newman Catholic boys basketball blasts Abbotsford to earn first win of season  Wausau Pilot & Review
  
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• Vancouver Goldeneyes’ star forward Sarah Nurse placed on long-term injured reserve

  06-12-2025 17:26 via abbynews.com
  Vancouver Goldeneyes forward Sarah Nurse has been placed on long-term injured reserve after suffering an upper-body injury.
  Nurse played in the first game of the season on Nov. 21, scoring the first goal in Goldeneyes’ history during its inaugural sold-out home opener.
  She had missed the last three games due to the injury, and the Goldeneyes announced Saturday (Dec. 6) that her long-term injury reserve designation would be retroactive to Nov. 21.
  Malia Schneider from the Goldeneyes reserve
  
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• Snowfall warning remains in place as 30-40cm expected on Coquihalla Highway

  06-12-2025 16:07 via abbynews.com
  A snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway issued by Environment Canada remains in place on Saturday, Dec. 6.
  Originally issued on Friday afternoon, the stretch of highway from Hope to Merritt is expecting 30-40cm of snow throughout the day on Saturday.
  “A moist frontal system is bringing continuous snow to the Coquihalla Summit, lasting until tonight,” said the government weather agency. “Snowfall totals could reach 30-40 cm by then, with the possibility of 10-15 cm today a
  
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