Abbotsford News

33 trapped miners safe after rescue, 6 more on long trek out of mine near Sudbury

No one has been physically injured in the incident or in the evacuation

  • Sep 28, 2021

 

Abbotsford school moves to temporary remote learning due to COVID-19 cases

Abbotsford Christian elementary reports 'a number' of cases and 'close contacts'

 

Acclaimed B.C. artist’s new image honours children buried in unmarked graves

Roy Henry Vickers talks about residential schools, mourning and truth and reconciliation

  • Sep 28, 2021

 

B.C. COVID-19 cases rising quickly in younger school-aged children

Booster doses coming for seniors in care with flu shots

B.C. COVID-19 infections levelling off, 652 more reported Tuesday

Hospitalized and critical care patient numbers still rising

B.C. Hydro adds $260 million in 5-year electric conversion plan

Electric car charging stations, heat pumps, hydrogen trucks

B.C. Liberal leadership candidates to participate in campaign’s first virtual debate

Candidates are: Gavin Dew, Kevin Falcon, Michael Lee, Val Litwin, Renee Merrifield and Ellis Ross

  • Sep 28, 2021

B.C. resumes online posting of COVID ‘potential exposure events’ in schools

Health ministry back pedals after parents expressed worry about no online notifications

B.C. seeks forfeiture of $2.8M condo owned by alleged COVID-19 violator

Civil claim seeks all proceeds from sale of the condo, once a mortgage of about $2 million is repaid

  • Sep 28, 2021

B.C. Supreme Court denies application to extend Fairy Creek injunction

The injunction expired at 4:00 pm, Tuesday Sept. 28

  • Sep 28, 2021

BREAKING: RCMP respond to reports of man with a gun in downtown Squamish

RCMP are asking the public to avoid the area until further notice

  • Sep 28, 2021

COVID-19 Delta variant claims young B.C. dad and farmer

Josh Mellor's fight against the virus inspired many to get vaccinated

Cricket Tournament eyes Abbotsford debut in 2022

Inaugural event occurred in Chilliwack with Langley defeating Surrey

Fraser Valley Thunderbirds looking for new home base

BCEHL team will still play home games at Abbotsford Centre, Canucks hope to continue partnership

Kevin Falcon pressed on commitment at first B.C. Liberal debate

Six candidates running for leadership of opposition party

New COVID restrictions imposed on eastern Fraser Valley to encourage vaccination

Full vaccine series will be need to access indoor ticketed events, host larger gatherings

Police looking for Surrey robbery suspect accused of threatening staff with needle

'The female suspect allegedly stole merchandise and when confronted by staff she threatened them with a needle,' Const. Sarbjit Sangha said

Poll finds Canadians not thrilled or angry about federal election outcome

Leger survey says only 18% are angry or uncomfortable with election outcome

  • Sep 28, 2021

Trudeau pledges to ‘foot the bill’ for provincial vaccine passports, create federal version

New government will be sworn in next month, House of Commons recalled in the fall

Unanimous approval for ban on feeding any wild animals in Vancouver parks

Commissioners support a sliding scale that would include higher fines for repeat offences

  • Sep 28, 2021