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• WestJet cabin crew work stoppage in effect

  02-08-2026 17:36 via abbynews.com
  
  WestJet plans are touched down on Sunday, Aug. 2 as the cabin crew is on strike.
  The union representing WestJet’s cabin crew staff issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30, just before the B.C. Day long weekend.
  However, after 72 hours, a deal between WestJet and the union wasn’t agreed upon. The strike prevents the airline from operating its scheduled 737 and 787 flights.
  “We’re disappointed to be here, this directly impacts the travel plans of our guests, our WestJette
  
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• B.C. seeks public feedback on Williams Lake timber supply and future harvest levels

  13-08-2026 18:42 via abbynews.com
  
  The public is being invited to provide feedback on the timber supply review for the Williams Lake timber supply area before early October.
  According to a B.C. government press release, residents can share their thoughts on the discussion paper by submitting their comments before Oct. 5.
  The B.C. government said the discussion paper provides the results of a timber supply analysis and describes the current legal requirements, geography, natural resources and forest management practices of the Wil
  
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• Three arrested in Port McNeill after drug trafficking investigation, drugs, cash and guns seized

  13-08-2026 18:24 via abbynews.com
  
  The Port McNeill RCMP and Island District General Investigation Section (GIS) have arrested three people and seized a substantial amount of illicit drugs, cash, firearms, contraband tobacco, and vehicles connected to a drug trafficking investigation.
  RMCP and GIS officers executed multiple search warrants on residents and vehicles in the North Island area during the investigation. The three arrested individuals are believed to be involved in trafficking controlled substances.
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• 3 arrested in Port McNeill after RCMP and GIS seize illicit drugs, cash, firearms

  13-08-2026 18:24 via abbynews.com
  
  The Port McNeill RCMP and Island District General Investigation Section (GIS) have arrested three people and seized a substantial amount of illicit drugs, cash, firearms, contraband tobacco, and vehicles connected to a drug trafficking investigation.
  RMCP and GIS officers executed multiple search warrants on residents and vehicles in the North Island area during the investigation. The three arrested individuals are believed to be involved in trafficking controlled substances.
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• PLAYER’S DIARY: Reflecting back on first half of season

  13-08-2026 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  We are just past the halfway point in the Canadian Premier League season with Vancouver FC, and up until now it has been a tale of two halves.
  For the first couple of weeks, we had no goals at home and were struggling for form and any kind of momentum. We scored our first CPL goal in our fourth game and picked up our first win in our fifth.
  We knew we had it in us in terms of ability. We had very, very high-level players, but we just could not put the ball in the back of the net.
  And then, all o
  
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• UPDATE: Quilpituk Creek wildfire being held, area being assessed before residents can return home

  13-08-2026 17:34 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 8:23 a.m.
  The Quilpituk Creek wildfire is being held, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
  Being held means that “based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.”
  At this time, all evacuation orders and alerts remain in place. However, the Central Okanagan Emergency Management EOC will be deploying “a rapid damage assessment team to assess readiness for re-entry.”
  “Significa
  
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• UPDATE: Smoky conditions could be seen at being held Bradley Creek wildfire

  13-08-2026 17:23 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 8:12 a.m.
  Much like the Quilpituk Creek wildfire, smoke might become more visible and fire behaviour may increase due to the expected weather conditions at the Bradley Creek wildfire on Thursday, says BC Wildfire Service.
  “During the afternoon, temperatures and relative humidity may reach levels that can increase fire behaviour,” said BCWS. “Smoke haze may be present this morning but is expected to clear by mid-morning, resulting in improved visibility and cleaner air ov
  
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• Challenging conditions expected for Brunswick Complex wildfires on Thursday

  13-08-2026 17:19 via abbynews.com
  
  Challenging conditions are expected for the Brunswick Complex wildfires on Thursday (Aug. 13) before more moderate conditions return on Friday (Aug. 14).
  The Brunswick Complex is comprised of the 61,618-hectare Ainslie Creek wildfire and the 8,818-hectare Brunswick Creek wildfire.
  According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the challenging conditions are expected across the Ainslie Creek fireground on Thursday.
  Fire behaviour increased on the south flank of the fire on Wednes
  
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• UPDATE: Warm temperatures could increase fire activity at Quilpituk Creek wildfire

  13-08-2026 17:06 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 7:58 a.m.
  Smoke might become more visible and fire behaviour may increase due to sunny, warm, and dry conditions expected on Thursday, says BC Wildfire Service.
  “During the afternoon, temperatures and relative humidity may reach levels that can increase fire behaviour,” said BCWS. “Smoke haze may be present this morning but is expected to clear by mid-morning, resulting in improved visibility and cleaner air over the fire complex.”
  On Thursday, BCWS crews are conti
  
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• Chehalis River-area wildfire ‘being held’

  13-08-2026 15:49 via abbynews.com
  
  The 13-hectare Twin Lakes wildfire west of Hemlock Valley and east of Mission is now “being held”, according to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service.Wildfires labelled as “being held” are defined by BCWS as those projected to remain within their current perimeter, control line or boundary.
  The Twin Lakes wildfire is located approximately 25 km northeast of Stave Falls, near Twin Bridges and Statlu Creek.It was discovered last Friday (Aug. 7) at approximately 6:30 p.
  
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• Extinguishing hot spots, mop-up duties taking place at being held Bradley Creek wildfire

  13-08-2026 14:54 via abbynews.com
  
  Fire crews continue to extinguish hot spots and perform mop-up duties at the Bradley Creek wildfire.
  The blaze, which was discovered on July 31, continues to be classified as ‘being held’, which means that, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, the fire should remain within the current perimeter, control line, or boundary. It has been held since Saturday.
  “Within the fire perimeter, smouldering pockets of deep-burning heat produced increased smoke yest
  
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• Fire activity ‘predominantly limited’ at Quilpituk Creek wildfire

  13-08-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  
  No visible open flame was observed at the Quilpituk Creek wildfire on Wednesday, Aug. 12, but weather concerns are on the horizon.
  In its latest update, which came at 6:44 p.m. on Wednesday, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the fire activity experienced throughout the day and expected to remain the same throughout the night was “predominantly limited to smouldering ground fire, with a slow rate of spread, white smoke, and no visible open flame observed.”
  Crews continue to extinguish h
  
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• Crews continue to establish control lines at Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland

  13-08-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Fire crews continue to work, but there are weather concerns at the Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland.
  As of Thursday morning (Aug. 13), all evacuation orders and alerts remain in place. However, in its Wednesday night update, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS)’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) said it’s working on a plan for a staged re-entry when it’s safe for residents to return home.On Wednesday (Aug. 12), fire crews continued to establish backup con
  
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• Former Harrison mayor ordered to pay uplift, double costs following defamation lawsuit

  13-08-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Former Harrison Hot Springs mayor and councillor John Allen will incur further costs as a result of a defamation lawsuit between himself and local realtor Freddy Marks.
  According to recently released court documents, Allen was seeking costs for delays and the abandonment of one claim against him, and Marks applied for additional costs based on Allen’s conduct and refusal to accept multiple offers for settlement. Justice Mark Underhill dismissed Allen’s application and approved both o
  
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• Lower Mainland pitcher named top player at national tournament

  13-08-2026 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A Maple Ridge pitcher was awarded top honours at the U15 Women’s Canadian Fastpitch National Championships in Fredericton, NB, after her team took the gold medal.Vivianne Clarke, with the Cloverdale Fury 2011A team, pitched an impressive 64 strikeouts in 34 innings, and had a 0.00 Earned Run Average for the playoff round, earning her the award of Overall Top Player of the tournament.The 15-year-old said the games went really well for her team and she was able to help out her team not only
  
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• Lower Mainland family appreciates any excuse to devour Blizzard treats

  13-08-2026 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Lilah Rickson is a huge fan of anything pink, so it’s no surprise to Geoffrey that his three-year-old daughter’s new favourite DQ Blizzard flavour is cotton candy.
  The three-year-old Langley City toddler was asked to pose for a few promotional pictures for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and Dairy Queen on Monday, and during her family’s visit to the local eatery, Lilah was given her first-ever tasting of the vibrant pink and purple ice cream treat interspersed with
  
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• Search for bear continues in Lower Mainland attack

  13-08-2026 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The search for an adult black bear that attacked a three-year-old girl in Maple Ridge was ongoing as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, as BC Conservation Officers continued to gather information and observe bears in the area.
  The attack took place on Sunday, Aug. 9, at around 11:30 a.m., on a residential property in the 12300-block of 240 Street, where Anaiyah was playing outside on the deck of her home.Conservation officers said a parent, who was nearby, was able to intervene and chase the bear
  
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• UPDATE: Evacuation orders, alerts to remain in place for Bald Range Wildfire

  13-08-2026 01:43 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 4:04 p.m.Evacuation orders and alerts will remain in place on Wednesday for the Bald Range Wildfire, stated the Central Okanagan Emergency Management.
  The blaze currently spans 18,450 hectares in size and saw growth toward the boundary of the Regional District of Central Okanagan and Peachland.
  The wildfire remains active and dynamic, meaning conditions could change quickly. Central Okanagan Emergency Management advised residents to follow all evacuation orders and be prepared to leave o
  
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• B.C. lawsuit against parking app settled, 35 cent payout for members

  13-08-2026 01:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Settlement members in a B.C. class-action lawsuit against a parking app will be receiving 35 cents each.
  Justice Shannon P. Ramsay, in a July 29 decision, found the settlement to be reasonable, with only two objectors.
  Plaintiff Tyson Larence was seeking settlement approval against Honk Mobile Inc., a parking app.
  Larence brought forward the Canada-wide class-action lawsuit for people who used the app between June 23, 2022 and July 24, 2024. He alleged that Honk was failing to disclose the servi
  
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• Rental prices hold steady in Abbotsford, while B.C. gets pricier

  13-08-2026 01:10 via abbynews.com
  
  While prices for many other things might be going up, rental prices in Abbotsford have remained steady recently.
  From June to July, the local average asking price for rentals remained at $1,744.
  Despite July having no drop in monthly price, it is still a massive 12.4 per cent decline from this same time last year.
  This gives Abbotsford the biggest drop in annual rental prices in B.C. and the second-biggest in all of Canada.
  Abbotsford has also continued to hold onto its title of the cheapest ren
  
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• Legislative committee calls on B.C. to back down on PST expansion

  13-08-2026 00:29 via abbynews.com
  
  A legislative committee made up mostly of members of the government’s own party is recommending the province back down on a planned expansion of the provincial sales tax.
  “What we’ve seen here is the NDP members of the committee recognizing just how incredibly unpopular the PST hike is, and giving a clear signal to the Finance Minister that she needs to back away from this hike,” said B.C. Conservative MLA Gavin Dew, who is not on the committee, but has been a vocal oppon
  
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• PHOTOS: BC Wildfire Service sets up base in Okanagan Falls

  12-08-2026 22:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Dozens of tents have been set up in Keogan Sports Park in Okanagan Falls alongside portable buildings hosting BC Wildfire Service’s incident command for the Bald Range Wildfire.The park saw 100 Mexican wildland firefighters arrive in the evening of Aug. 10, just three days after the fire erupted west of Summerland.More firefighters from across B.C., from departments near like Kelowna, to further away like Mill Bay and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.Chilliwack sent multiple engines, and even M
  
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• Butchart Gardens cancels fireworks as province declares wildfire emergency

  12-08-2026 22:33 via abbynews.com
  
  Due to the provincial state of emergency, The Butchart Gardens is cancelling its weekend fireworks show.
  The show slated for Aug. 15 is cancelled, a performance by The Temps continues, starting at 7:30 p.m. While yearlong passes are normally not valid on fireworks days, they will be honoured Saturday.Traditionally, the Central Saanich tourist destination runs its displays with strict on-site support and coverage by local firefighters. Butchart last cancelled fireworks during the 2023 provincial
  
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• 5 players from 2018 junior team breached Hockey Canada code of conduct

  12-08-2026 22:28 via abbynews.com
  
  Four of the players from Hockey Canada’s 2018 National Junior Team remain suspended, while another has been reinstated immediately after an appeal board determined they did breach the organization’s code of conduct.
  An independent appeal board says the five players from the 2018 junior men’s team breached Hockey Canada’s code of conduct, issuing recommended suspensions and reinstatement dates, according to a news release from Hockey Canada Wednesday (Aug. 12).
  Hockey Cana
  
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• Allegiance filming 4th season episode in White Rock for 2 days

  12-08-2026 22:15 via abbynews.com
  
  A quiet residential street in White Rock was bustling with lights, cameras, and a lot of action Wednesday, as TV film crews prepared to shoot scenes for an Allegiance episode.Now filming its fourth season, the Lark Productions show airs on CBC platforms and is based in Surrey; it won Best Dramatic Series award at the 2026 LEO Awards.
  As shuttle vans dropped off filming staff at the Royal Avenue location Wednesday morning (Aug. 12), other crew members were busy setting up and moving equipment aro
  
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• Abbotsford’s Windmill Auto Sales celebrating 25 years with fundraiser event

  12-08-2026 21:46 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford’s Windmill Auto Sales is celebrating 25 years of business and is inviting the community for a special fundraiser celebration at the dealership on Sunday (Aug. 16).
  The free event runs from noon to 4 p.m., with a car show and meet, live DJ, free food and raffle giveaways. Some of the giveaways consist of vehicle detailing, exterior home cleaning and pressure washing packages, gift cards, oil changes, electronics and more.
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Windmill Auto
  
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• Hope Motor Hotel headed for demolition after unanimous council vote

  12-08-2026 21:35 via abbynews.com
  
  After a unanimous council vote on Monday (Aug. 10), it looks like the Hope Motor Hotel’s days are numbered.
  The infamous building has been the source of countless fines and complaints in the past few years, with Mayor Victor Smith explaining that the District of Hope is now at its breaking point.
  “We need to do something,” said Smith, adding that the owner has been less than responsive to previous communication from the district.
  “They’ve had lots of chances.”
  
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• Fundraiser started to help parents of Maple Ridge bear attack victim

  12-08-2026 21:10 via abbynews.com
  
  A fundraiser has been started to help the parents of a little girl attacked by a bear in Maple Ridge.Christina Bell started the GoFundMe for Andrea Lekei and her partner Bradley Farnum, so they can take time off work to help care for Anaiyah, 3, who was airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital following the attack on Sunday Aug. 9.“They are dealing with enough and shouldn’t have to worry about money on top of it all,” said Bell online.
  According to reports Anaiyah was playing
  
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• Vancouver teacher gets lifetime ban after sexual assault conviction

  12-08-2026 20:54 via abbynews.com
  
  A Vancouver teacher is barred from the profession after a sexual assault conviction involving a student.
  Robert Kyle Ledingham, who was employed as a band teacher by the Vancouver school district, has been given a lifetime ban by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, according to a July 23 decision.
  The commissioner determined Ledingham violated his privileged position of power and trust. He harmed a student’s physical and emotional safety and well-being and his conduct toward the
  
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• UPDATE: Evacuated residents at Quilpituk Creek wildfire should prepare to head home

  12-08-2026 20:52 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 11:42 a.m.
  While all evacuation orders and alerts remain in place at this time, residents should be preparing themselves for re-entry, said the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in a Wednesday morning (Aug. 12) update.
  “BC Wildfire is making progress on containment of the wildfire and safety assessments are ready to deploy,” said the EOC. “The re-entry plan may be in phases as assessments are conducted to support a safe and coordinated return home.&rdquo
  
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