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• Wealth looms big as ever in post-scandal US college admissions

  16-01-2023 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
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• Large outdoor book sale in Chilliwack cancelled due to rain forecast

  27-08-2026 18:57 via abbynews.com
  
  Chilliwack’s largest outdoor book sale has been cancelled.
  The Rotary Club of Chilliwack’s Outdoor Book Sale will not be happening this weekend due to rain in the forecast. It was scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29.
  They made the decision early Thursday morning (Aug. 27), said Rotarian Dick Clegg.
  “We are quite disappointed as this is normally an important fundraiser for other community initiatives. But, books do not appreciate even a little rain and taking it indoors into our now
  
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• 4 people suing Langley Township mayor for defamation

  27-08-2026 18:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Four members of the same family, including the head of a major Langley-based film studio, are suing Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward over remarks he made during a radio interview last month.
  A B.C. Supreme Court statement of claim for defamation was filed by Gemma Martini, founder and CEO of Martini Film Studios, her brother Thomas Martini, president and CEO of Lorval Developments, and their parents, Maria and Renato Martini, owners of Coast Cranberries Ltd.
  In the Aug. 20 court document,
  
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• PLAYER’S DIARY: Frustrating to be sidelined by illness

  27-08-2026 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  With games coming every four or seven days in the Canadian Premier League (CPL), feeling unwell can really take you out of your stride.
  Having a cold might not be that bad for the average person. You barely notice it throughout the day, but when you get on the field, it feels like you’re running on quicksand.
  And, as a professional soccer player, you are on the field every day and need to perform at your best.
  During the past two games, I have only been able to play for about 12 minutes co
  
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• TSB deployed to Mission area for aircraft accident

  27-08-2026 16:44 via abbynews.com
  
  Investigators have been deployed to the Mission area for a small aircraft accident that occurred on Wednesday (Aug. 26).
  According to a deployment notice from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), the team of investigators will arrive at the site on Thursday (Aug. 27) to gather information and assess the incident.
  The TSB could not yet share the exact location of the accident.
  The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences
  
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• Stretch of Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon reopens to single-lane alternating traffic

  27-08-2026 16:19 via abbynews.com
  
  A stretch of Highway 1 south of Boston Bar has reopened to single-lane alternating traffic on Wednesday, Aug. 26.According to DriveBC, wildfire activity in the Fraser Canyon continues to impact Highway 1, but improving conditions have allowed for the reopening.The stretch of Highway 1 is located south of the Brunswick Complex wildfire, which is made up of the Ainslie Creek fire (67,722.48 hectares) and the Brunswick Creek fire (9,266.86 hectares), according to the BC Wildfire Service.The Ministr
  
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• Immediate threat to structures has passed at Bald Range wildfire by Summerland

  27-08-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The Bald Range wildfire continues to burn west of Summerland, but the threat to structures has passed.
  On Tuesday, Aug. 25, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said that while some will remain on scene, structure protection equipment has been demobilized as the threat to structures has been diminished following mop-up operations within 100 feet of homes.
  At this time, a roving initial attack crew will continue to patrol areas near structures, critical infrastructure, and other identified values.
  As of Th
  
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• Mythbusting: What a dog’s body language is really saying

  27-08-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  We often think we can tell exactly what a dog is feeling by looking at one part of their body. Hackles up? They must be aggressive. Tail wagging? They must be friendly.
  Not so fast!
  Dogs communicate through their entire body, and understanding their behaviour means looking at the whole picture—not just one signal.
  Myth #1: Raised hackles means a dog is aggressive
  When the hair along a dog’s back and neck stands up, it’s easy to assume the dog is aggressive, or ready to fight. B
  
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• Bands on the Beach set to take Harrison stage

  27-08-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Harrison’s time-honoured end-of-summer tradition is back next week.Bands on the Beach is set to take the shores of Harrison Lake on Labour Day weekend, Sept. 5 and 6, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Organizer and local country artist Todd Richard recently announced the lineup for the two-day musical celebration.In addition to Richard, those who attend Bands on the Beach will be treated to performances from Ben Thorne, Ahshï, Peter James and Lance Reegan, Alison May, Hyaenas and Spendo.Alison
  
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• Soccer midfielder moving up in transfer to Whitecaps

  27-08-2026 02:45 via abbynews.com
  
  One of Vancouver FC’s young players is moving up in the soccer world.
  Word came down Wednesday morning that 18-year-old midfielder Emrick Fotsing is being transferred to the Vancouver Whitecaps next season.
  The Vancouver FC (VFC) Eagles is part of the Canadian Premier League (CPL), while the Whitecaps FC is part of the Major League Soccer.
  This club-record transfer of Fotsing was announced for an undisclosed fee and future considerations, but is said to garner the second-highest fee in Can
  
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• Salmon Arm couple urges businesses to put dignity before differences

  27-08-2026 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Lead with basic respect.
  Salmon Arm couple Sheena and wife Paige Milos offer this advice to businesses – employees and employers – following an alleged brush with discrimination at a local insurance company.
  “When my wife and I walk into any place of business, we aren’t there to make a statement or flaunt who we are,” said Sheena. “We walk through those doors for the exact same reason anyone else does: because that business offers a product or service we need.
  
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• Man on Vancouver Island jailed for posting explicit photos, video of woman

  27-08-2026 02:07 via abbynews.com
  
  The following contains sexual content and may not be suitable for all readers.
  A man has been sentenced to six months in jail by a judge in Nanaimo for publishing explicit photos and video of a person he briefly dated, without her permission.
  The man, named only by initials in court documents, previously pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly publishing and distributing intimate images of a woman he dated for a few months in 2021, with offences taking place from June to July 2023. The material
  
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• Man on Island jailed for posting video of ex doing sex acts, nude pics

  27-08-2026 02:07 via abbynews.com
  
  The following contains sexual content and may not be suitable for all readers.
  A man has been sentenced to six months in jail by a judge in Nanaimo for publishing explicit photos and video of a girl he briefly dated, without her permission.
  The man, named only by initials in court documents, previously pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly publishing and distributing intimate images of a woman he dated for a few months in 2021, with offences taking place from June to July 2023. The material i
  
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• North Vancouver man charged in child sexual exploitation case

  27-08-2026 01:20 via abbynews.com
  
  A 58-year-old North Vancouver man is facing three charges in connection with a child sexual exploitation investigation, Port Moody police say.Majid Talebi was charged with one count of invitation to sexual touching of a person under 16 years and two counts of telecommunication to lure a child under 16 years on Aug. 11.
  He was due in court Wednesday morning (Aug. 26). A publication ban is in place prohibiting the publication of any information that could identify the victim.
  Police say the depart
  
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• NBA star Stephen Curry vacationing on island off Vancouver Island

  27-08-2026 01:19 via abbynews.com
  
  NBA star Stephen Curry might not be shooting threes during the summer, but he is on Cortes Island.
  Curry, who is in the final year of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, posted a series of photos and videos with his wife, Ayesha, on Instagram detailing their trip. It includes kayaking near the coast, whales, landscapes, and selfies.
  The basketball star has played 17 seasons in the NBA, all with the Warriors. He has won four championships with the Warriors (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022).
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• NBA star Stephen Curry vacationing in B.C. off Vancouver Island

  27-08-2026 01:19 via abbynews.com
  
  NBA star Stephen Curry might not be shooting threes during the summer, but he is on Cortes Island.
  Curry, who is in the final year of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, posted a series of photos and videos with his wife, Ayesha, on Instagram detailing their trip. It includes kayaking near the coast, whales, landscapes, and selfies.
  The basketball star has played 17 seasons in the NBA, all with the Warriors. He has won four championships with the Warriors (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022).
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• B.C. actor swaps fantasy for romance in hit show Heated Rivalry

  27-08-2026 01:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Sporting just one eye in his role as a cyclops in the Disney TV show Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Brentwood Bay actor Daniel Diemer is not instantly recognizable.
  His next role will change all that.
  Diemer has been cast for the second season of Crave’s runaway hit Heated Rivalry in the role of Ryan Price, alongside Welsh actor Shaheen Jafargholi, who will play his love interest, Fabian Salah.
  Born and raised in Brentwood Bay, Diemer graduated from the Victoria Academy for Dramatic Arts
  
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• Abbotsford woman found dead after 8-month search

  27-08-2026 00:58 via abbynews.com
  
  An eight-month search for a missing Abbotsford woman has now been called off after authorities found her deceased body on Wednesday (Aug. 26).
  Sonam Ramola, 33, had originally gone missing on Dec. 17, 2025 near the Mission Bridge.
  Her vehicle was found that night parked near Tall Road and Riverside Street.
  An extensive search of Matsqui Trail Regional Park was immediately conducted, but Ramola was unable to be located.
  Authorities finally found her body on Aug. 26, with Abbotsford Police Departm
  
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• 776 people died from toxic drugs in B.C. in the first half of 2026

  27-08-2026 00:47 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. Coroners Service says 138 people died from toxic drugs in June, the third-most deaths reported in a single month so far this year.That equates to approximately 4.6 deaths per day, the latest data released Tuesday shows.In total, there have been 776 deaths in the first half of 2026, the latest data shows. That’s compared to the 926 deaths during the same period in 2025.Deaths among people aged 30 and 59 accounted for 68 per cent of overdose deaths in B.C. between Jan. 1 and June 30
  
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• Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day quits B.C. Conservative caucus

  26-08-2026 23:16 via abbynews.com
  
  Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day is quitting the B.C. Conservative caucus, becoming the fifth to go in less than two weeks as the party continues to melt down under new Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
  Day says he has lost confidence in Findlay’s “judgment, conduct, and ethical standards,” and criticized the actions of people she has “chosen to surround herself” with.
  “We can’t condone this behaviour,” he told Black Press Media. “We’re not Te
  
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• Ongoing bottle drive supports Abbotsford addiction-and-recovery services

  26-08-2026 23:08 via abbynews.com
  
  A charity with locations in Abbotsford and Maple Ridge is inviting the public to support them through an ongoing bottle drive.
  Fraser Valley Addictions and Recovery Hub (FVARH) recently launched the campaign through Return-It, allowing supporters to donate the refunds from their eligible beverage containers directly to the organization.
  “Something as simple as returning your bottles can make a difference,” said Aida Tajbakhsh, FVARH founder and executive director.
  “We want this
  
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• VIDEO: Driver flees scene after smashing into Chilliwack convenience store

  26-08-2026 22:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Staff at a convenience store in Chilliwack have shared a video after a car drove into their storefront on Tuesday.
  A shirtless man in a blue car smashed into Padmore’s Quick Shop at 9701 Menzies St. around 2:51 p.m. on Aug. 25. He then backed up and fled the scene, leaving his bumper and licence plate behind.Cameras both inside and outside the store captured the whole thing.No one was standing in the area of the collision at the time.
  “Police have been contacted and are investigating
  
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• UPDATE: Wildfire east of Princeton has size decreased to 3.2 hectares

  26-08-2026 22:09 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 1:05 p.m.
  BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has decreased the size of the wildfire east of Princeton.
  On the BCWS Map, the blaze by Red Creek is now listed at 3.2 hectares in size, down from seven, which was listed on Tuesday night.
  However, the fire remains listed as out-of-control.
  BCWS has not provided a response to the lightning-caused blaze.
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  A lightning-caused wildfire by Princeton saw some growth on Tuesday evening.
  On Aug. 24, a wildfire was discovered east of Princeton by Red Cr
  
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• B.C. Conservatives fire caucus operations director Apollo Chung

  26-08-2026 21:41 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay announced Wednesday that she has fired caucus operations director Apollo Chung.
  Chung formerly worked for the Republican Party of Alberta, which advocates for the province to separate from Canada.
  Findlay did not reveal any details of the firing, posting only a brief written statement online.
  “As of this morning, I have directed my chief of staff to terminate the director of operations for the B.C. Conservative caucus, effective immediately,&rdq
  
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• B.C. Conservative leader Findlay fires caucus operations director Apollo Chung

  26-08-2026 21:41 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay announced Wednesday that she has fired caucus operations director Apollo Chung.
  Chung formerly worked for the Republican Party of Alberta, which advocates for the province to separate from Canada.
  Findlay did not reveal any details of the firing, posting only a brief written statement online.
  “As of this morning, I have directed my chief of staff to terminate the director of operations for the B.C. Conservative caucus, effective immediately,&rdq
  
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• Climber rescued after being stung 100 times by wasps near the Sea to Sky Highway

  26-08-2026 20:49 via abbynews.com
  
  A climber had to be rescued using a helicopter after being stung more than 100 times by wasps, Lions Bay Search and Rescue says.Lions Bay Search and Rescue responded Tuesday evening (Aug. 25) for a report of the climber on the Redoubt Wall near Loggers Creek who was suffering from multiple wasp stings, a Facebook post says.Search and rescue said that given the number of stings, there was potential for a serious systemic reaction and a ground team was deployed immediately with medical equipment,
  
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• ICBC: Kids’ commute to school and back riskiest part of their day

  26-08-2026 20:43 via abbynews.com
  
  According to a recent ICBC news release, the riskiest part of a child’s day is on the journey to school and back.
  In the month of September, crashes involving minors are 37% higher than the monthly average, and ICBC says that minors are more than twice as likely to be in a crash on the commute to and from school when compared to other parts of their day.
  Every year on Vancouver Island, 41 children walking or cycling are injured in crashes. Across BC, three children die and 365 are injured
  
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• Archway in Abbotsford holds Welcome Day event

  26-08-2026 20:32 via abbynews.com
  
  Archway Community Services, in partnership with the City of Abbotsford, holds its annual Welcome Day celebration on Monday, Sept. 14 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.
  Event organizer Abhinoor Sidhu said the event is an opportunity for people to get together and strengthen community connections.
  “By connecting with one another, we can ensure members of our community feel valued and supported. It’s a chance to celebrate our community and build new friendships,” Sidhu said.
  The fr
  
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• Fired for vaccine refusal, Kelowna woman’s civil claims against union dismissed

  26-08-2026 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A Kelowna woman who claimed the Hospital Employees’ Union did not provide fair representation after she was fired for not receiving COVID-19 vaccinations has had her application denied by the BC Labour Relations Board (BCLRB).Claudette Jackson was employed with DCMS Realty during the COVID-19 pandemic, working at Hawthorne Park/Orchard Manor, a retirement community in Kelowna that offers long-term care, independent living and assisted living for seniors.Jackson had previously made it known
  
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• UPDATE: Persistent wildfire smoke continues air quality warning across Southern B.C.

  26-08-2026 20:26 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 11:23 a.m.
  The yellow-coded air quality has been extended to other B.C. cities by Environment Canada.
  Kelowna, Kamloops, Ashcroft, and 100 Mile House are now been issued the air quality warning due to local wildfire smoke.
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  Another day, another yellow-coded air quality warning.
  On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Environment Canada has issued another air quality warning for multiple places across Southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke.
  The newest warning has been issued to the Eastern F
  
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