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This is the logo for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open.

B.C.’s Nick Taylor immortalized in 2024 RBC Canadian Open logo

Taylor’s celebration after championship putt now featured in next year’s logo

This is the logo for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open.
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)
Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Matt Irwin plays the puck against the Henderson Silver Knights on Nov. 4. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Vancouver Island’s Matt Irwin: From Shark to sensei

The long and winding journey of the Canucks defenceman and professional hockey stalwart

Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Matt Irwin plays the puck against the Henderson Silver Knights on Nov. 4. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Myrtle Acton receives a gold in discus throw at the Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games. She set an unofficial world record for her age group at the event. (Paul Funk photo)

Sooke super senior Myrtle Acton sets unofficial world record at Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games

Acton throws discus 15.83 metres at Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games

Myrtle Acton receives a gold in discus throw at the Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games. She set an unofficial world record for her age group at the event. (Paul Funk 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)
(left) Mike Malott celebrates with his coach, while Amanda Nunes embraces daughter Raegan Ann Nunes following their respective wins at UFC 289 in Vancouver on Saturday (June 10). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Canadian fighters sweep, legend Amanda Nunes retires after win at UFC 289 in Vancouver

UFC athletes from Canada go 6-0, female phenom Nunes hangs up her boots on Saturday night

(left) Mike Malott celebrates with his coach, while Amanda Nunes embraces daughter Raegan Ann Nunes following their respective wins at UFC 289 in Vancouver on Saturday (June 10). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has signed with the DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins. (Foto von Jan-Philipp Burmann/City-Press GmbH)

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen signs with DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins

Virtanen initially signed with German-based team in February

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has signed with the DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins. (Foto von Jan-Philipp Burmann/City-Press GmbH)
The Monster inflatable obstacle course is coming to Victoria. (Rob Jones photo)

The Monster inflatable obstacle course coming to Victoria

Event takes over Royal Athletic Park from June 8 to 11

The Monster inflatable obstacle course is coming to Victoria. (Rob Jones photo)
SFU football player and Abbotsford product Sam Davenport has wrote a letter to SFU president Joy Johnson to urge her to reconsider scrapping the football program. (Wilson Wong/SFU Athletics)

SFU footballer pens letter to university pleading to bring program back

Abbotsford’s Sam Davenport states that uncertainty around the team has destroyed his mental health

SFU football player and Abbotsford product Sam Davenport has wrote a letter to SFU president Joy Johnson to urge her to reconsider scrapping the football program. (Wilson Wong/SFU Athletics)
Victoria’s Chelsea Green makes her Wrestlemania debut today (Sunday) in Los Angeles. (WWE photo)

Victoria’s Chelsea Green making Wrestlemania debut on Sunday night

Local promoters reflect on Green’s superstar ability that was apparent very early on

Victoria’s Chelsea Green makes her Wrestlemania debut today (Sunday) in Los Angeles. (WWE photo)
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Bo Horvat stick given to Nanaimo boy gets lost on flight home

Youngster given Canucks captain’s stick at game in Edmonton, Flair unable to send to YXX

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A snowstorm has stopped mail service in several regions in B.C. (File photo)

Snowstorm stops mail service in Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island

Canada Post issues red alert for several areas in B.C., yellow alert in many other regions

A snowstorm has stopped mail service in several regions in B.C. (File photo)
Daniel Sedin (left) and Stan Smyl will be co-coaches for one of the teams at the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 25, 2023. The pair will oppose Henrik Sedin and Vancouver Giants head coach Michael Dyck. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Sedins behind the bench for Langley-based CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

CHL announces 40-man roster at press conference on Monday at Langley Events Centre

Daniel Sedin (left) and Stan Smyl will be co-coaches for one of the teams at the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 25, 2023. The pair will oppose Henrik Sedin and Vancouver Giants head coach Michael Dyck. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
NHL prospect Connor Bedard wowed fans at the Langley Events Centre on Friday (Nov. 25). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

PHOTOS: Acclaimed hockey prospect Connor Bedard arrives in Langley

Bedard and the Regina Pats blank the Vancouver Giants 3-0 in front of 5,276 at the LEC

NHL prospect Connor Bedard wowed fans at the Langley Events Centre on Friday (Nov. 25). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Connor Bedard met with the media Thursday, Nov. 25, 2022, at the Langley Events Centre. (Ryan Molag/LEC)

NHL’s hottest prospect visits B.C. ahead of Giants vs Regina Pats game

Most of Connor Bedard’s upcoming games are sold out

Connor Bedard met with the media Thursday, Nov. 25, 2022, at the Langley Events Centre. (Ryan Molag/LEC)
Duncan's James Walsh (left) and Abbotsford's Douglas Snitchuk recently won $1 million with Lotto Max. (Submitted)

Friends from Abbotsford and Duncan split $1 million lottery prize

Abbotsford’s Douglas Snitchuk and Duncan’s James Walsh win big on Lotto Max

Duncan's James Walsh (left) and Abbotsford's Douglas Snitchuk recently won $1 million with Lotto Max. (Submitted)
Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen, shown here during his sexual assault trial this summer, has agreed to a professional tryout agreement with the Edmonton Oilers. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Ex-Canuck Virtanen given shot at joining Oilers after not-guilty sex assault verdict

Virtanen hasn’t played professionally since he was put on leave in 2021

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen, shown here during his sexual assault trial this summer, has agreed to a professional tryout agreement with the Edmonton Oilers. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Abbotsford’s Keeping Road is the subject of a paranormal investigation by a YouTube channel. (YouTube photo)

VIDEO: Is this B.C. road one of Canada’s most haunted?

YouTube channel The Paranormal Road Trippers investigates claims sent in by their followers

Abbotsford’s Keeping Road is the subject of a paranormal investigation by a YouTube channel. (YouTube photo)
Abbotsford’s Gurleen Maan will be looking for love in the new CTV unscripted series Farming For Love.

Abbotsford’s Gurleen Maan looking for love on new unscripted Farming for Love series

Third-generation farmer appearing on Farming For Love unscripted series

Abbotsford’s Gurleen Maan will be looking for love in the new CTV unscripted series Farming For Love.