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• WORLD CUP: Switzerland scores another vs. Canada with Group B up for grabs

  24-06-2026 21:05 via abbynews.com
  
  1:28 p.m.
  See previous comment.
  1:27 p.m.
  Eustaquio with another corner.
  1:20 p.m.
  Stephen Eustaquio takes a corner, but no goal for Canada.
  1:16 p.m.
  Canada now down 2-0 as Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi scores.
  1:04 p.m.
  Switzerland scores first, with Rubén Vargas putting one past Crepeau 46 minutes into the game.
  1:03 p.m.
  Canada’s 11 remain the same as the second half starts.
  12:52 p.m.
  Halftime stats: Switzerland controlled 70 per cent of possession to Canada’s 30 per
  
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• Mayors told low-income transit pass needed

  25-06-2026 19:45 via abbynews.com
  Many residents of Metro Vancouver are in desperate need of a low income transit pass, the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation was told at its meeting on June 25.
  Chris Ng, an organizer of of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders, reminded the mayors that in order for people to have a job they need to be able to get to it.
  “Given the cost of living and unemployment crisis that we’re facing I think that it’s very clear that we need relief,” Ng told the mayor
  
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• Ontario man, 29, charged in B.C. human-trafficking investigation

  25-06-2026 19:25 via abbynews.com
  
  A 29-year-old Ontario man is facing multiple charges in connection with a B.C. human-trafficking investigation.
  Jahail Green was charged May 11 with trafficking in persons, procuring a person to provide sexual services, material benefit from trafficking, material benefit from sexual services, advertising sexual services and assault, B.C. RCMP announced Thursday (June 25).
  The alleged offences occurred between January 2025 and January 2026.
  Police said the investigation began in May 2025.
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• 9 vehicles impounded in Abbotsford for excessive speeding

  25-06-2026 19:22 via abbynews.com
  
  The Abbotsford Police Department recently conducted a two-day excessive-speeding blitz and impounded nine vehicles that recorded an average speed of 113 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.
  Media relations officer Sgt. Paul Walker said the highest recorded speed in the area – along Simpson Road near Millwright Drive – was 126 km/h.
  Walker said the blitz began after a resident contacted police in May to report that many vehicles each day were travelling at dangerously high speeds along the route.
  
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• 3 people on board firefighting plane that crashed in NWT

  25-06-2026 19:16 via abbynews.com
  
  NWT Fire says the “serious incident” involving a bird dog aircraft near Fort Simpson on Wednesday was a crash, and that three people were onboard the aircraft.
  NWT Fire did not provide information about the occupants or their condition in an update on Thursday morning, nor did the RCMP, who indicated that the Transportation Safety Board has taken the lead in the investigation.
  The incident was first reported publicly in an NWT Fire social media post just after 9 p.m. on Thursday.
  The
  
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• Two men charged in connection to extortion-related shooting in Surrey

  25-06-2026 19:03 via abbynews.com
  
  Four Surrey men have been arrested in connection with an extortion-related shooting on June 11 in Surrey’s City Centre neighbourhood.
  Arman Singh, 21, and Simarjeet Singh, 22, have been charged with one count of reckless discharge of a firearm each. The other two men have not been charged with a criminal offence “at this time,” but as they are foreign nationals, they are in the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), police said.
  Arman and Simarjeet are in custody
  
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• Surrey man, 50, dead after crash on Highway 1 near Hope

  25-06-2026 18:46 via abbynews.com
  
  A 50-year-old Surrey man is dead after a single-vehicle incident on Highway 1 near Hope on Wednesday (June 24).
  “Criminality” is not suspected in the fatal crash, according to Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, media relations officer of the BC Highway Patrol.
  The driver of the older-model white Ford F-350 pickup with a camper “drove off the road” on Highway 1 eastbound at Flood Hope Road, near Hope, according to the witnesses on the road who called it in, the release said.
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• 50-year-old Surrey man dead after fatal crash on Highway 1 near Hope

  25-06-2026 18:46 via abbynews.com
  
  A 50-year-old Surrey man is dead after a single-vehicle incident on Highway 1 near Hope on Wednesday (June 24).
  “Criminality” is not suspected in the fatal crash, according to Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, media relations officer of the BC Highway Patrol.
  The driver of the older-model white Ford F-350 pickup with a camper “drove off the road” on Highway 1 eastbound at Flood Hope Road, near Hope, according to the witnesses on the road who called it in, the release said.
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• Nanaimo native once again takes Canadian hammer throw title

  25-06-2026 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A Nanaimo native has once again taken a national title in hammer throw.
  Ethan Katzberg, who trains at Kamloops Track and Field Club, won his fourth-straight hammer throw championship at the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa on Saturday, June 20, in the senior category – his best throw went 81.13 metres, a press release stated.
  His first throw went 78.80 m, his second 80.06 m, third 75.36 m, fourth 80.06 m, fifth 80.72 m with the 81.13 m in his sixth try.
  Katzberg was pleased
  
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• Verdict reserved in B.C. killing linked to gang feud

  25-06-2026 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A man known as one of the province’s most dangerous gang members now awaits his fate in a first-degree murder trial after 46 days in B.C. Supreme Court.
  Ekene Anigbo is accused of killing 57-year-old Naramata resident Kathleen Richardson inside her home on June 9, 2021.
  Anigbo’s trial started on March 2, in which the Crown told the court the defendant and co-conspirator Jalen Falk confined Richardson in her basement with zip ties and duct tape before shooting her twice in the head.
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• Transit Police report 103% property crime rate increase, 1st quarter 2026 compared to same period last year

  25-06-2026 17:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Metro Vancouver Transit Police statistics for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year indicate a 103 per cent increase in the rate of property crimes against boarded public transit passengers, and a five per cent increase in police files to a total of 3,489 in the first three months of this year.
  The rate of crimes against people, per 100,000 boarded passengers, rose by 11 per cent to 338 actual crimes compared to 320.
  Over that same time frame this year compared to last
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, June 25: Canada preps for Sunday playoff vs. South Africa in Los Angeles

  25-06-2026 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Canada’s 2-1 loss to Switzerland on Wednesday sets up a Round of 32 playoff match with South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28, noon start time.
  With a win or draw in Vancouver, Canada would have clinched top spot in Group B, won by Switzerland instead.
  In Group A action Wednesday, South Africa scored a big 1-0 win over Korea Republic in Monterrey, while unbeaten Mexico took down Czechia 3-0 in Me
  
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• Travelling with dogs is fun; make it safe as well

  25-06-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Summer is made for adventures and for many of us, that means bringing our dogs along for the journey. Whether it’s a road trip, a weekend hike, or a few nights away at a hotel, traveling with your dog can create some of the best memories of the season.
  But warmer weather also brings unique challenges, so it’s important to think ahead about how to keep your dog safe and comfortable.
  The biggest challenge is often the heat itself. Dogs don’t handle high temperatures the same way
  
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• Farmers lament severe water cuts as historic drought grips North Okanagan

  25-06-2026 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  As a drought never before seen in the area parches the North Okanagan, local water purveyors are stressing that tough decisions will need to be made to ensure taps don’t run dry later this year.
  And when regional district staff spoke to farmers in person Tuesday evening, many farmers expressed dismay at the tough decisions they could have to make with their animals, their fruit trees and their livelihoods.
  Staff from Greater Vernon Water and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) h
  
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• Sq’éwqel First Nation opens soccer mini-pitch near Agassiz

  25-06-2026 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  It’s a whole new ball game for the Seabird Island community.
  The Sq’éwqel First Nation celebrated the opening of the “Be The Change” mini soccer pitch. The pitch is a collaboration between Seabird Island, Adidas and Hope and Health.
  “This opening celebrates the dreams and potential of Indigenous youth while demonstrating what is possible when communities, partners, and young people come together with a shared vision,” said Hope and Health CEO Dean Gill.
  
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• Vancouver Bandits coach suspended by league

  25-06-2026 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver Bandits coach Kyle Julius has been handed a three-game suspension by the league after an incident with a fan during the June 18 game against Winnipeg Sea Bears, a game that saw Winnipeg win 114-81.
  Julius was initially handed an indefinite suspension after the confrontation.
  A statement issued Wednesday, June 24 confirmed Julius would be back.
  “Following a thorough review, the Canadian Elite Basketball League has suspended Vancouver Bandits Head Coach Kyle Julius for three games
  
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• Man arrested in Abbotsford in relation to extortion investigation

  25-06-2026 01:44 via abbynews.com
  
  A 22-year-old man was arrested in Abbotsford on Tuesday (June 23) and has been charged in connection with an investigation by the B.C. extortion task force.
  A press release from the B.C. RCMP states that the investigation began when Metro Vancouver Transit Police pulled over a vehicle in Surrey on Aug. 10, 2025 and found two loaded handguns inside.
  The investigation revealed a possible connection to extortion-related activities, and the task force took over the lead in September, the release sta
  
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• B.C. appeals court allows opioid class action to proceed, criticizes delay tactics

  25-06-2026 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. Court of Appeal will allow a class action brought by the province against opioid manufacturers to proceed, calling the companies’ repeated attempts to relitigate the class certification “unhelpful.”
  David Eby, then B.C.’s attorney general, filed the lawsuit in 2018 against opioid manufacturers to recover the health-care costs associated with the drugs’ alleged overprescription and the nationwide addiction crisis that ensued.
  Chief amongst the claims is that
  
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• Old tires make Abbotsford playground more accessible

  25-06-2026 01:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Nearly 1,500 old tires are being put to good use in Abbotsford as they’re on their way to becoming a new, more accessible flooring for a popular playground.
  According to the City of Abbotsford, the existing rubber tiles at the Spud Murphy Park playground have reached the end of their life and are in need of replacement.
  Tire Stewardship BC took this opportunity to step in and provide a total of 1,497 tires to be recycled and turned into a poured rubber surface for the playground.
  The organ
  
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• Wildfire south of Lillooet sized at 50 hectares on Wednesday

  25-06-2026 01:11 via abbynews.com
  
  A wildfire has broken out south of Lillooet and is sized at 50 hectares.
  The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) say the fire is out of control and is located near Riley Creek.
  It was discovered on Wednesday, June 24 with the last update coming in at 3:35 p.m.
  The suspected cause of the wildfire (number K70659) is lightning.To report information about this fire, the Kamloops Fire Centre can be reached at 250-554-5965 or [email protected].
  
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• Wildfire south of Lillooet 50 hectares, being assessed by BCWS

  25-06-2026 01:11 via abbynews.com
  
  Update, 5:55 p.m.
  The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is assessing a wildfire discovered south of Lillooet on Wednesday.
  According to their 5 p.m. update, there is one response officer and three helicopters assigned to the incident.
  “Airtankers did respond to this wildfire and while unable to action due to steep terrain and the location, they assisted in the initial assessment of the incident,” the wildfire service said.
  They say the fire is burning at Rank 3, meaning a moderately vigorou
  
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• Vehicle recovery effort on Coquihalla Highway closing Merritt exit to Okanagan Connector

  25-06-2026 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Travellers heading northbound to the Central Okanagan will be delayed slightly on Thursday, June 25.
  From 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Exit 286 in Merritt, which travellers take to transfer to the Okanagan Connector, will be closed due to a vehicle recovery.
  A detour is planned using Exit 290.
  Motorists are asked to watch for traffic control personnel, obey signage, and slow down in the area.
  
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• Transit ridership remains high in Metro Vancouver beyond World Cup match days

  25-06-2026 00:56 via abbynews.com
  
  Beyond breaking a couple ridership records during the first two Vancouver World Cup matches, TransLink says transit use has remained high through Metro Vancouver on non-game days.
  During the FIFA World Cup’s first week, TransLink says system-wide transit ridership has increased 7.8 per cent.
  “The increase suggests visitors are not only travelling to matches, but are also using transit to explore Metro Vancouver, visit local attractions, support local businesses, and travel between co
  
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• TransLink board slammed with safety concerns from SkyTrain cleaning staff, union

  25-06-2026 00:20 via abbynews.com
  
  TransLink’s board of directors heard during its quarterly board meeting June 24 that working conditions for its employees are fraught with bullying, lack of concern for their safety and threats to their livelihood.
  Dallis Van Steinberg, a representative of the Service Employers International Union whose members clean SkyTrain stations, maintain washrooms, handle fire hazards, respond to emergencies and help keep the transit system safe.
  “Most riders never see the until something goes
  
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• Prison guard from Abbotsford sentenced for giving cellphone to inmate

  24-06-2026 21:25 via abbynews.com
  
  A former B.C. correctional officer who had a relationship with an inmate received a two-year conditional sentence on Wednesday (June 24) for supplying him with a cellphone.
  Ramandeep Rai (previously Bassi), 31, of Abbotsford was sentenced in Port Coquitlam provincial court after previously pleading guilty to a charge of breach of trust by a public officer.
  A second count of breach of trust was stayed.
  Judge Diba Majzub said Rai’s offence was “very serious.”
  “Her actions j
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada puts one past Switzerland with Group B up for grabs

  24-06-2026 21:05 via abbynews.com
  
  1:49 p.m.
  Six minutes of extra time added.
  1:45 p.m.
  Yet another corner for Canada, guess who’s taking it? Laryea out and Jacob Shaffelburg in prior to this, at the 83 minute mark.
  1:32 p.m.
  Promise David comes in for Tajon Buchanan and scores for Canada, now 2-1.
  1:30 p.m.
  A foul from Johnston right before the hydration break. Switzerland up 2-0.
  1:28 p.m.
  See previous comment.
  1:27 p.m.
  Eustaquio with another corner.
  1:20 p.m.
  Stephen Eustaquio takes a corner, but no goal for Canada.
  1:1
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada loses 2-1 and top spot in Group B to Switzerland

  24-06-2026 21:05 via abbynews.com
  
  1:55 p.m.
  Canada loses 2-1, but will still move on to the knockout round. Await second place from Group A for a game Sunday, June 28 in Los Angeles. Potential teams: Czechia, South Africa, or South Korea.
  1:49 p.m.Six minutes of extra time added.
  1:45 p.m.
  Yet another corner for Canada, guess who’s taking it? Laryea out and Jacob Shaffelburg in prior to this, at the 83 minute mark.
  1:32 p.m.
  Promise David comes in for Tajon Buchanan and scores for Canada, now 2-1.
  1:30 p.m.
  A foul from Joh
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada falls 2-1 to Switzerland, will meet South Africa in round of 32

  24-06-2026 21:05 via abbynews.com
  
  8:18 p.m.
  Canada will play South Africa Sunday (noon PT) in Los Angeles in the round of 32. South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday.Opponent confirmed: we’ll meet South Africa in Los Angeles in the Round of 32#CANMNT pic.twitter.com/3iudZtHnE8
  — CANMNT (@CANMNT_Official) June 25, 2026
  1:55 p.m.
  Canada loses 2-1, but will still move on to the knockout round. Await second place from Group A for a game Sunday, June 28 in Los Angeles. Potential teams: Czechia, South Africa, or Sou
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada battles Switzerland for top spot in Group B

  24-06-2026 21:05 via abbynews.com
  
  12:24 p.m.
  Injured Ismaël Kone gives encouragement to Canadian players at water break.
  12:22 p.m.
  Going into the hydration break, Canada-Switzerland deadlocked at 0-0.
  12:14 p.m.
  By the way, for those just tuning in to the game, Canada is in white kit, not red.
  12:13 p.m.
  Cyle Larin misses chance, but eventually declared offside.
  12:10 p.m.
  Maxime Crepeau makes great save for Canada, stopping Swiss.
  12:06 p.m.
  Live from Surrey.Another SRO crowd at Surrey Soccer Fan Zone forvsmatch, a massiv
  
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• Ultimate Father’s Day: 2 holes-in-one at B.C. course

  24-06-2026 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  It was a tee-riffic Father’s Day for two Vernon golfers.
  It’s a Father’s Day tradition for Matthew Roth and his dad Brian to have a round of golf.
  It was Brian’s first round of the year on Sunday, June 21, and Matthew had only played nine holes, as they took to the Hillview Golf Course.
  “The round started off a little shaky, being that neither of us golf that often. We tee up on the fourth at the meadows and dad takes a perfect swing on the Callaway with his nine ir
  
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