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• Wind causes increased fire activity at Quilpituk Creek wildfire

  07-08-2026 14:58 via abbynews.com
  
  Despite a blanket of smoke helping to decrease fire activity at the Quilpituk Creek wildfire, some increased activity occurred on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6.
  In its 9 p.m. update on Thursday night, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) stated Rank 1 and 2 fire behaviour was observed throughout the day due to the “widespread smoke” from other fires across the province. However, windy conditions picked up in the afternoon, causing increased fire activity at the southern flank of the blaze.
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• Wine Growers BC steps in to support wineries affected by Summerland wildfire

  11-08-2026 20:22 via abbynews.com
  
  Wine Growers BC (WGBC) has assembled support from all across the province to help out residents impacted by the Summerland wildfire.
  In a press release, WGBC expressed its concern for the community, which was evacuated on Friday, Aug. 7, due to the Bald Range wildfire.
  “Right now, the only priority is keeping people safe,” said Jeff Guignard, president and CEO of WGBC. “Our thoughts are with everyone who has been displaced or impacted by these fires, and we are deeply grateful
  
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• Rodents blamed for RV explosion that hospitalized an Abbotsford woman

  11-08-2026 20:20 via abbynews.com
  
  A culprit has finally been determined months after a fiery explosion destroyed the home of Abbotsford’s Sylvia Gillis.
  The March 2 incident resulted in the 68-year-old and her dog receiving severe burns and heavily damaged the RV they were living in at the time.
  After the flames had been extinguished, Technical Safety BC launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident, with the final report recently being released.
  In it, Technical Safety BC detailed the condition of the s
  
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• WOLF: Does anyone out there still drink milk every day?

  11-08-2026 20:15 via abbynews.com
  
  I tried in once in a restaurant. It was disgusting. Never again.
  I am, of course, talking about ordering a glass of milk with my dinner. I thought it would be OK, having enjoyed it with meals at home forever. However, not only did it come to the table room temperature, fully homogenized (I didn’t specify) and with the consistency of Elmer’s Liquid School Glue, it also felt like every eye on the place was on me when it came to the table.
  It actually started well.
  “Do you have mi
  
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• OPINION: Crime stats belie Eby government’s ‘safer province’ claims

  11-08-2026 20:05 via abbynews.com
  
  The Eby government claims to have a strong record on crime and safety. Nina Krieger, minister of public safety and solicitor general, recently cited new Statistics Canada data and said “B.C.’s Crime Severity Index is down for the second year in a row, nearly 12% lower than in 2023 and at its lowest level in years” due to “investments in enforcement and intervention by our government” that help “build a safer province.”
  Yet in reality, the government has
  
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• Surrey’s Lauren Kim, Langley’s Clairey Lin to play 2026 CPKC Women’s Open

  11-08-2026 19:55 via abbynews.com
  
  South Surrey’s own Lauren Kim is set to join defending Canadian champion Brooke Henderson in a 15-player Canadian contingent at the 2026 Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Women’s Open.
  Kim, Henderson and other notable exemptions are in the field for 52nd playing of the open, according to a Golf Canada release, which happens Aug. 19-23 at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alta.
  Leading the way are 10 members of Team Canada, including Kim, who will compete in her fourth consec
  
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• UPDATE: Summerland’s Bald Range wildfire grows another 2,000 hectares in 24 hours

  11-08-2026 19:45 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 10:45 a.m.
  The Bald Range wildfire in Summerland grew over 2,000 hectares in 24 hours as it continues to rage unabated.The latest update from the BC Wildfire Service puts the fire at an estimated 17,809 hectares in size as of Aug. 11, up from the 15,590 it was estimated at on Aug. 10.The fire grew overnight thanks to dry conditions and clearer skies.Winds are expected to shift to northeasterly, becoming northwesterly by the evening, with gusts up to 20 km/h before calmer conditions devel
  
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• UPDATE: Atmosphere could become ‘more unstable’ Quilpituk Creek wildfire

  11-08-2026 19:19 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE 10:00 a.m.
  There’s a slightly increased risk of thunderstorms at the Quilpituk Creek wildfire on Tuesday, said BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
  “The atmosphere will continue to become more unstable today as another upper-level trough moves into the area late this afternoon,” said BCWS. “Only minimal precipitation is expected.”
  Temperatures are expected to cool on Tuesday, slated to reach 24°C on Tuesday afternoon, with relative humidity dropping to around 40 p
  
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• Victoria Humane Society gives 34 wildfire-affected animals a safe haven

  11-08-2026 18:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Thirty-four animals rescued from wildfire-affected areas near Williams Lake have found temporary safety in Greater Victoria after an emergency transport brought them out of the Central Cariboo last week.
  The Victoria Humane Society (VHS) took in 13 puppies, one adult dog and 20 kittens on Wednesday (Aug. 5) after northern rescue partners reached out for help as wildfires threatened communities and animals in the region.
  Following a long journey through smoky conditions, VHS volunteers met their
  
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• B.C. man charged with alleged possession of 14,000 child exploitation images & videos

  11-08-2026 18:42 via abbynews.com
  
  A 37-year-old man has been charged in connection with allegedly having more than 14,000 child sexual abuse and exploitation photos and videos, according to police.Surrey Police internet child exploitation officers started an investigation in May 2025 after receiving reports that the suspect had this material.Police executed a search warrant in August 2025 at a home in Surrey and found thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse and exploitation material that was then seized as evidence.
  
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• NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT: BC Residential Tenancy Regulation

  11-08-2026 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Notification of the death of Abbotsford resident Donna Truitt. Anyone claiming legal right, security interest, or estate claim must contact the Landlord immediately to establish their claim, reimburse reasonable storage/removal costs, and retrieve items. If unclaimed, the items will be disposed of within 30 days as permitted under the BC Residential Tenancy Regulation. Contact: [email protected].
  
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• Woman arrested for lighting small fire in Vernon 

  11-08-2026 18:21 via abbynews.com
  
  A woman was arrested and remains in custody after allegedly setting fire to property at Kin Beach in Vernon Monday.
  Police received a report of a possible arson at Kin Beach on Tronson Road Aug. 10 around 2:45 p.m.Information provided to police was that a woman was seen setting fire to a newspaper box at the beach and then walking away.
  An RCMP Police Dog Service Team was in the area at the time and quickly located a woman matching the description of the suspect.She was arrested and taken into c
  
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• Fraser Valley athletes head to 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games

  11-08-2026 18:21 via abbynews.com
  
  Fraser Valley athletes have arrived in Medicine Hat, Alta. to represent the province of British Columbia and compete from Aug. 11 to 15 at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.Five competitors combined from Abbotsford and Chilliwack are making the trip, along with a number of coaches and staff.Local athletes consist of: Abbotsford’s Ashley Rosenberger (swimming), Abbotsford’s Daniel Boshart (track and field), Abbotsford’s Trevor Klassen (track and field), Abbotsford&rs
  
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• Body of 13-year-old girl recovered from Cultus Lake: RCMP

  11-08-2026 18:16 via abbynews.com
  
  The body of a 13-year-old girl who fell off a paddleboard and into Cultus Lake has been found, RCMP have confirmed.
  The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team pulled her body from the water shortly before 2 p.m. on Monday (Aug. 10), media relations officer Cpl. Carmen Kiener stated in a press release Tuesday morning (Aug. 10).
  The girl fell into the lake after suffering a medical emergency while paddleboarding at Entrance Bay on Saturday, Aug. 8. She was not wearing a life jacket.
  The investigation has b
  
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• More than $15,000 in fines issued for unauthorized entry to Clinton

  11-08-2026 17:56 via abbynews.com
  
  More than $15,000 in fines have been handed out to people who have entered the Village of Clinton without authorization while the community is under evacuation order, with more fines expected.
  The information was in a statement from the Village on Monday (Aug. 10), which also addressed concerns about looting and about people spotted around properties via home security systems and doorbell cameras.
  The Village has been under evacuation order since July 24 because of the Pear Lake wildfire, which
  
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• Bradley Creek wildfire remains being held after ‘unsettled’ weather conditions

  11-08-2026 14:50 via abbynews.com
  
  A multitude of crews continue to work on the Bradley Creek wildfire in Vernon.
  On Monday, Aug. 10, the fire continued to display Rank 1 and 2 fire behaviour despite ‘unsettled’ weather conditions in the area.
  The blaze remains being held, meaning based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, it is expected to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary.As of Tuesday morning, two evacuation orders and two evacuation alerts remain in place.
  At the Br
  
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• Windy conditions expected to increase fire behaviour at Summerland’s Bald Range blaze

  11-08-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Overnight weather conditions were set to pose a challenge for wildfire crews at the Bald Range blaze in Summerland on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, Aug. 10 and 11.
  The overnight shift saw a total of 63 personnel of firefighters, structural protection crews and apparatus on scene battling the blaze as westerly downslope winds of up to 25 km/h were expected to make the fire’s behaviour more challenging.
  As of Tuesday morning, all issued evacuation orders and alerts remain in place.
  
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• Low fire behaviour remains, planned ignition cancelled at Quilpituk Creek wildfire

  11-08-2026 14:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The Quilpituk Creek wildfire continued to display Rank 1 and 2 fire behaviour on Monday, Aug. 10, despite “unsettled” weather conditions throughout the Bradley Creek complex.
  On Monday, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) was forced to cancel a planned ignition along the west flank of the fire has been canceled due to unfavourable on-site conditions. The operation would’ve removed 100 hectares of unburnt fuel between the fire perimeter and established control lines. Instead, crews utili
  
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• 118 properties now on evacuation alert due to Ainslie Creek wildfire

  11-08-2026 05:25 via abbynews.com
  
  A new evacuation alert has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) due to the Ainslie Creek wildfire.
  The 54,131.78 hectares blaze remains out of control and is anticipated to spread beyond its current perimeter.
  Approximately 118 properties have been put on alert in Electoral Area “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley-South).
  At this time, there is no imminent threat to Merritt or Highway 5. An assessment of the threat between the wildfire’s edge and Highway 8 is on
  
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• Challenging overnight fire behaviour expected on Bald Range blaze in Summerland

  11-08-2026 03:49 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 10:30 p.m.
  There will be 24-hour coverage responding to the Bald Range wildfire, which includes 63 personnel of firefighters, structural protection crews and apparatus on site for Monday evening.
  Challenging fire behaviour is expected throughout the night, due to westerly downslope winds of up to 25 km/hr.
  During the day, the blaze grew 500 metres to 2 km due to northwest winds.
  According to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), crews worked to secure and reinforce a guard throughout the Garnet dr
  
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• UPDATE: Several Summerland small businesses affected by Bald Range wildfire

  11-08-2026 03:47 via abbynews.com
  
  UPDATE: 6:44 p.m.
  Some small businesses have been greatly affected by the Bald Range wildfire, in and around the area, especially Summerland.
  While the Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen has not had access to re-enter the area affected by the blaze as it remains a live wildfire, plans for a rapid damage assessment are underway.
  As well, the RDOS is looking to the next staged or phased process, which includes bringing residents back into Summerland and the surrounding area, said Graham
  
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• B.C. man charged with sexual assault in Ontario

  11-08-2026 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A Maple Ridge man has been charged following a sexual assault on July 30 in North Bay, Ontario.
  Nazif Kamenjas, 58, is accused of restraining and sexually assaulting a woman after encouraging her to consume an alcoholic beverage during a brief encounter on the street and following her home.
  Police said the woman was later able to seek help, and was transported to hospital for treatment.She reported the incident to police on July 31.
  Later that same day, Kamenjas was located and arrested without
  
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• Wildfire north of Harrison Mills under control

  11-08-2026 02:16 via abbynews.com
  
  A wildfire close to the Sts’ailes community has been downgraded to under control.According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the Fleetwood wildfire is unlikely to move beyond its current borders; it is 2.5 hectares in size, north of Harrison Mills. The status was “being held” this morning, which is one step above under control.There are two other active wildfires in the broader Agassiz-Harrison area – the Twin Lakes wildfire near Statlu Creek and the Tretheway Creek fire on t
  
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• B.C.’s deficit ends fiscal year $3.2 billion lower than budget

  11-08-2026 01:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Turns out, B.C. spent $3.2 billion less than budgeted last year — at least when a large tobacco settlement and some delays to expensive projects are factored in.
  After a full accounting of the province’s 2025/26 fiscal year spending, the deficit shrank from the original $10.9 billion shortfall to a more modest $7.7 billion. The total spend for the year was a little more than $94.9 billion.
  While the revision includes a one-time $2.561 billion tobacco settlement added to the books aft
  
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• Man injured in grizzly bear attack near Pemberton

  11-08-2026 01:01 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Conservation Officer Service says there is no ongoing threat to other backcountry users after a grizzly bear attack near Pemberton.Conservation officers responded to a report of a grizzly bear attack Sunday evening in the backcountry area of the Rutherford Creek drainage, a Facebook post from the service says.B.C. Conservation Officer Service said the investigation determined the attack was “defensive in nature” and was the result of a “close-range surprise encounter.&rdqu
  
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• VIDEO: B.C. whale watching captain sounds alarm for tangled humpback calf

  11-08-2026 00:42 via abbynews.com
  
  A tangled humpback calf is swimming free thanks to a Victoria whale watching company.
  An Eagle Wing Tours captain first spotted the calf tangled in fishing gear Aug. 6, travelling with its mother, known as Tempest, near the south coast of Vancouver Island.
  After reporting the sighting to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the Eagle Wing Tours vessel and its 12 guests stayed on the scene, monitoring the two whales at a distance until a Straitwatch support boat arrived.
  “It’s critical
  
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• Man arrested in Summerland evacuation area as officials ask for patience

  11-08-2026 00:11 via abbynews.com
  
  One man has been arrested by the RCMP within the Summerland evacuation order area, as local officials ask for patience from residents who want to return to their homes.During the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen’s live broadcast on Aug. 10 in response to the Bald Range Wildfire, Summerland’s CAO Graham Statt said the community is still in the response phase for the current emergency.“That means there’s still live wildfire in and around the community,” said
  
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• UPDATE: RCMP kills wrong bear following attack of 3 year old in Lower Mainland

  10-08-2026 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A black bear killed by the RCMP following an attack on a three year old in Maple Ridge, was not the right one.
  BC Conservation Officer Service released a statement on Monday, Aug. 10, saying one bear was “dispatched” by the RCMP on site of the attack on Sunday, at a residential propertyin the 12300 block of 240 Street.However, upon completion of the necropsy, the agency said, “the black bear was determined to not be the offending black bear responsible for yesterday’s bea
  
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• RCMP kills wrong bear following attack of 3 year old in Lower Mainland

  10-08-2026 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A black bear killed by the RCMP following an attack on a three year old in Maple Ridge, was not the right one.
  BC Conservation Officer Service released a statement on Monday, Aug. 10, saying one bear was “dispatched” by the RCMP on site of the attack on Sunday, at a residential propertyin the 12300 block of 240 Street.However, upon completion of the necropsy, the agency said, “the black bear was determined to not be the offending black bear responsible for yesterday’s bea
  
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• Okanagan RCMP seeking witnesses to ignition of fatal Bald Range wildfire

  10-08-2026 23:11 via abbynews.com
  
  Police are seeking public assistance with their investigation into the cause of the deadly Bald Range Wildfire west of Summerland.
  The Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional RCMP are looking to speak to any witnesses who were in the Princeton-Summerland Road, Bathville Road, Crump Recreation Site and the Trout Creek Recreation Site areas in the afternoon of Aug. 7.Police are looking for any dashcam footage, photos, videos and other information to review.The exact cause of the fire current
  
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