Reported sexual assault
Abbotsford PD appeal to public for info on reported sexual assault involving 4 men, 1 female victim
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say they are investigating a disturbing incident in which a woman alleges she was picked up and driven to the Sumas Mountain area of Abbotsford against her will and sexually assaulted last month.According to a statement from AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker, AbbyPD patrol officers ...
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Chilliwack RCMP
Man known to police enters Chilliwack home with replica gun, gets restrained and later arrested
CHILLIWACK - A man has been arrested and remains in custody after he entered a Chilliwack Lake Road home this past week with a replica handgun in his possession, only to be restrained until police arrived to arrest him. According to a recap of the Chilliwack RCMP's activities for the week of Monday, March 2 through Sun...
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District of Hope to remove several trees from local campground
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Lane-splitting motorcycle rider caught with no insurance or driver's license: Abbotsford PD
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Suspension
Chilliwack nurse agrees to 5-day suspension for violating nursing standards
CHILLIWACK - The B.C. College of Nurses & Midwives says a Chilliwack nurse has agreed to a five-day suspension involving a breach of professional nursing standards.According to its website, a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a consent agreement on February 18, 2026, between the BCCNM and Veronica Longe (n&ea...
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Police incident
ERT deployed to Abbotsford home Monday night after reported shooting, individuals barricade themselves inside
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say the Emergency Response Team was deployed to a home in Abbotsford Monday night following a reported shooting in which several uncooperative individuals barricaded themselves inside. According to a statement from AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker, police responded to a reported sh...
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British Columbia
Police in Abbotsford, B.C., searching for suspects in sex assault
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford, B.C., are investigating after a woman reported being driven to a rural area against her will and sexually assaulted by four men. Abbotsford police say the woman reported the attack on Feb. 27, saying that she was pick...
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Snow expected across southwestern B.C. from Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has expanded a special weather statement for low-elevation snowfall from Metro Vancouver into other parts of southwestern British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. Snow was falling across parts of Metro Vancouver Tues...
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Fire forces evacuation of 100 seniors home in Mission, B.C.
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Marc Miller says Musqueam deal has 'nothing to do with' private property
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B.C. to bring in safety zones, ban harassment around sites of worship
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Canada
Woman who accused Quebec cardinal of misconduct did not defame the cleric: lawyer
MONTREAL - A lawyer for the woman who has accused Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet of sexual misconduct has told a Montreal courtroom that she did not defame the high-ranking cleric. In his closing statements today, Justin Wee said his client Paméla Grolea...
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First Nations leaders unveil items repatriated from the Vatican at History Museum
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Carney to attend question period Tuesday after absence called out by other parties
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Former CBC anchor says the broadcaster 'silenced and intimidated' him
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Baltimore police officer shot while responding to barricade situation at a home, mayor says
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Seattle Sounders sign young forward Osaze De Rosario to new long-term deal
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Mets option prized Canadian pitching prospect Jonah Tong to minor leagues
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