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UPDATE: 30 cm of snow, 100 km/h winds prompts winter storm warning for 3 Okanagan highways
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (252+ words) Published 8:00 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt is expecting 20-30 cm of snow from Tuesday, Mar. 10 to Wednesday, Mar. 11. (DriveBC Traffic Cams) Environment Canada has expanded the winter storm warning to both the Okanagan Connector and Highway…...
‘The Brain Guy’ hosting free seminar for students in Abbotsford
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (296+ words) Published 4:35 pm Thursday, March 5, 2026 Abbotsford families and educators have an opportunity to learn how to study more efficiently at a free seminar hosted by the Abbotsford School District's DPAC. Study Smarter, Not Harder.. with Your Brain in Mind features brain…...
Funding partner seeks clarity on future of Delta long-term care project
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1322+ words) Published 3:17 pm Wednesday, February 25, 2026 A conceptual illustration of the new Beedie Long Term Care Centre to replace the aging Mountain View Manor next to Delta Hospital. The centre is being funded by $179.7 million from B.C.s Ministry of Health, and $18.25 million…...
Recreation team brings senior wellness to life at Bellevue Park
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (410+ words) Published 6:00 pm Sunday, February 8, 2026 At Bellevue Park Senior Living in Aldergrove, recreation is more than a daily activity " it's a vital part of how residents connect, grow and thrive." This February, as Therapeutic Recreation Month shines a spotlight on the…...
B.C. clinical trial shows promising signs for prostate cancer treatment
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (597+ words) Published 8:46 am Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Abe Alexander, a radiation oncologist at BC Cancer's Victoria care centre, thinks the trial is "going to improve our ability to treat people." (Liam Razzell/Victoria News) Abe Alexander, a radiation oncologist at BC Cancer's Victoria…...
300,000 records being auctioned off from iconic B.C. store in vinyl free-for-all
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (356+ words) Published 2:30 pm Friday, January 16, 2026 Many boxes of records were auctioned off Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, from the owner of the now closed store, Krazy Bob's Emporium. The second half of the stock will be auctioned in February. (Able Auctions Facebook) Record collectors…...
Margaret Gross
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (162+ words) Margaret Gross'Abbotsford News Published January 13, 2026 In Loving Memory ~ June 13, 1932 " January 7, 2026 Margaret passed away on Wednesday January 7th at the Oxford Senior Care. Predeceased by Albert, her husband for over 60 years and her grandchild Steven. She leaves behind 2 daughters Lois and Margo,…...
3D printed applicators highlighted at BC Cancer Kelowna for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (296+ words) Published 5:30 pm Wednesday, January 7, 2026 A 3D printed applicator used in brachytherapy to deliver high doses of radiation directly into a tumour. The technology is the first of its kind in Canada and can be found at BC Cancer Kelowna. (Brittany Webster…...
‘We didn’t talk about dementia’: One granddaughter’s path to caregiving
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (478+ words) Published 12:41 pm Saturday, January 3, 2026 Ashley Sharma grew up in Abbotsford surrounded by family. Her Nanni was the centre of it all " the matriarch, the storyteller, the problem-solver." When her grandmother began showing signs of confusion and frustration, conversations about what…...
Crystal Gala Foundation reaches $1M goal for new MRI at Abbotsford hospital
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (194+ words) Published 1:35 pm Friday, November 14, 2025 By Abbotsford News Staff The recent Crystal Gala fundraiser at the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford raised more than $503,000. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News) The recent 25th annual Crystal Gala fundraiser in Abbotsford raised more than $503,000 for breast health…...