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Abbotsford performers DJ Heer and A.S.M. have dropped a new single to support the Vancouver Canucks on the team’s upcoming playoff journey. (Facebook photo)

Abbotsford performers release Vancouver Canucks inspired music video ahead of playoffs

Game Night features the work of Abbotsford’s DJ Heer and rapper A.S.M.

Abbotsford performers DJ Heer and A.S.M. have dropped a new single to support the Vancouver Canucks on the team’s upcoming playoff journey. (Facebook photo)
Abbotsford’s Cade Smith had a successful debut on the Major League Baseball mound with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday (March 30). (MLB photo)

B.C.’s Cade Smith impresses in MLB debut with Cleveland

MEI grad strikes out five in two innings as the Guardians defeat Oakland Athletics

Abbotsford’s Cade Smith had a successful debut on the Major League Baseball mound with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday (March 30). (MLB photo)
Abbotsford wrestler Sunny Dhinsa – aka: Akam – makes his WrestleMania debut on Sunday (April 7). (WWE photo)

B.C. pro wrestler making WrestleMania debut on Sunday

W.J. Mouat grad Sunny Dhinsa – aka: Akam – competing in Philadelphia Street Fight

Abbotsford wrestler Sunny Dhinsa – aka: Akam – makes his WrestleMania debut on Sunday (April 7). (WWE photo)
Abbotsford’s Cade Smith had a successful debut on the Major League Baseball mound with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday (March 30). (MLB photo)

B.C.’s Cade Smith impresses in MLB debut with Cleveland

MEI grad strikes out five pitchers in two innings as the Guardians defeat Oakland Athletics

Abbotsford’s Cade Smith had a successful debut on the Major League Baseball mound with the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday (March 30). (MLB photo)
Abbotsford’s Chrissa Perez has advanced to week two of The Bachelor. She is the first Abbotsford resident to earn a rose on the hit show.

B.C. resident earns rose on week one of The Bachelor

Abbotsford’s Chrissa Perez one of 22 women to advance to week two on the hit show

Abbotsford’s Chrissa Perez has advanced to week two of The Bachelor. She is the first Abbotsford resident to earn a rose on the hit show.
An Abbotsford women refused to believe a fellow gym patron was a woman and insisted she did not belong in the She’s Fit section at Trevor Linden Fitness.

VIDEO: Abbotsford woman berated at gym for working out in women’s only section

Parneet Khangura told by fellow patron to leave female section of Abbotsford gym despite being woman

An Abbotsford women refused to believe a fellow gym patron was a woman and insisted she did not belong in the She’s Fit section at Trevor Linden Fitness.
Katerina Hill (left), her sister Rose Hill (middle) and sister Taysia Hill have launched a fundraiser to travel to the Philippines next month to compete at the World Skate Championships. (Submitted)

After mom’s death, B.C.’s Hill sisters launch fundraiser for skate championships trip

Top-ranked Katerina Hill becomes legal guardian of siblings after mom’s death, now all three compete

Katerina Hill (left), her sister Rose Hill (middle) and sister Taysia Hill have launched a fundraiser to travel to the Philippines next month to compete at the World Skate Championships. (Submitted)
All Elite Wrestling debuts in Vancouver on Saturday, May 11.

All Elite Wrestling debuting in Vancouver this spring

AEW bringing its live Collison show to Rogers Arena on May 11, 2024

All Elite Wrestling debuts in Vancouver on Saturday, May 11.
Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt will play her final game in Canadian colours on Tuesday (Dec. 5). (Instagram photo)

Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt playing final game for Canada

Schmidt will wear the red and white for the final time at BC Place on Dec. 5

Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt will play her final game in Canadian colours on Tuesday (Dec. 5). (Instagram photo)
WWE has announced that Friday Night Smackdown is coming to Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Jan. 5, 2024. (Twitter photo)

Vancouver’s Rogers Arena hosting WWE Friday Night Smackdown on Jan. 5

Vancouver is the lone Canadian stop of 27 new live event dates to start 2024

WWE has announced that Friday Night Smackdown is coming to Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Jan. 5, 2024. (Twitter photo)
Canucks players take a knee as medical staff tends to teammate Vasily Podkolzin, who suffered a serious injury on Wednesday (Oct. 25) against Colorado. (Kevin Gillies photo)

Abbotsford Canucks win, but all attention on Podkolzin after scary incident

Canucks prospect slammed awkwardly to ice by Eagles defender, left playing surface on stretcher

Canucks players take a knee as medical staff tends to teammate Vasily Podkolzin, who suffered a serious injury on Wednesday (Oct. 25) against Colorado. (Kevin Gillies photo)
Zachary Clay performs on Pommel during the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus Final at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games. (Santiago2023 Daniel Lea)

Fraser Valley’s Zachary Clay becomes first Canadian to win Pan Am gold in pommel horse

Chilliwack resident, Abbotsford-trained athlete has already won two medals at Pan Am Games

Zachary Clay performs on Pommel during the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus Final at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games. (Santiago2023 Daniel Lea)
Abbotsford’s Chase Claypool has been told to stay home by the Chicago Bears. (Chicago Bears photo)

Abbotsford’s Chase Claypool told to stay home by Chicago Bears

Wide receiver listed as inactive by team after comments made on Friday (Sept. 29)

Abbotsford’s Chase Claypool has been told to stay home by the Chicago Bears. (Chicago Bears photo)
Spencer Martin mans the crease prior to the puck drop of game three of the Abbotsford Canucks playoff series against the Calgary Wranglers earlier this year. Martin was picked up on waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday (Sept. 29). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Spencer Martin a former Canuck, claimed by Columbus Blue Jackets

Martin was waived by the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday

Spencer Martin mans the crease prior to the puck drop of game three of the Abbotsford Canucks playoff series against the Calgary Wranglers earlier this year. Martin was picked up on waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday (Sept. 29). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The procession for Const. Rick O’Brien rolled through Abbotsford on Tuesday (Sept. 26). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Procession for fallen officer Const. Rick O’Brien rolls through Abbotsford

Ridge Meadows RCMP member was killed during an incident on Friday (Sept. 22)

The procession for Const. Rick O’Brien rolled through Abbotsford on Tuesday (Sept. 26). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The torch is led into Rotary Stadium. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)

VIDEO: Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games Opening Ceremony

Highlights from the Opening Ceremony event at Abbotsford’s Rotary Stadium

The torch is led into Rotary Stadium. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)
Doug Miller (right) and Dean Robert battle it out in the men’s 5000 metres during BC 55-Plus Games action on Wednesday (Aug. 23). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games officially open

Competitions run from Wednesday to Saturday at venues all over Abbotsford

Doug Miller (right) and Dean Robert battle it out in the men’s 5000 metres during BC 55-Plus Games action on Wednesday (Aug. 23). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games volunteers recently visited Centennial Pool, which will be hosting swimming competitions. (Submitted photo)

Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games still accepting volunteers

Event runs from Aug. 22 to 26 at venues in and around Abbotsford

Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games volunteers recently visited Centennial Pool, which will be hosting swimming competitions. (Submitted photo)
Minor League Cricket is considering expansion into Canada. (Pixabay photo)

Minor League Cricket considering expansion into British Columbia

North American league is top development league for Major League Cricket

Minor League Cricket is considering expansion into Canada. (Pixabay photo)
Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt suits up for Team Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup later this month. (Instagram photo)

Final FIFA World Cup ride for Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt

Schmidt, Canada Soccer open World Cup on July 20 against Nigeria

Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt suits up for Team Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup later this month. (Instagram photo)