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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)
The Abbotsford Canucks 2023-24 roster became a little more clear with moves made this month.

Abbotsford Canucks make several offseason moves

Abbotsford and Vancouver Canucks loading up for 2023-24 seasons

The Abbotsford Canucks 2023-24 roster became a little more clear with moves made this month.
Abbotsford’s Raine Padgham, shown here with the Cloverdale Rangers, has signed with the TRU Wolfpack baseball club and is the first female to join the team. (Dave Palmer photo)

Raine Padgham becomes 1st female player on B.C. university’s baseball team

Abbotsford Senior Secondary School grad set to join Wolfpack baseball club in 2023-24

Abbotsford’s Raine Padgham, shown here with the Cloverdale Rangers, has signed with the TRU Wolfpack baseball club and is the first female to join the team. (Dave Palmer photo)
A harbour seal has been regularly spotted in the Sumas River since May.

VIDEO: Seal regularly joining rowers on Abbotsford’s Sumas River

Fraser Valley Rowing Club has consistently seen the marine mammal in river since May

A harbour seal has been regularly spotted in the Sumas River since May.
The Holloway children complete an epic four straight bottle flips. (Video capture)

VIDEO: Abbotsford siblings enter Dude Perfect contest after successful bottle flipping

Holloway children hoping to earn enough votes for trip to L.A. to meet YouTube stars

The Holloway children complete an epic four straight bottle flips. (Video capture)
Nick Taylor and his wife Andie Taylor speak following a past edition of the UFV Cascades charity golf event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)

Cheering on from Abbotsford: How Nick Taylor’s family took in the historic win

Father-in-law Phil Dodd saw Taylor emerge at Ledgeview and then become a part of his family

Nick Taylor and his wife Andie Taylor speak following a past edition of the UFV Cascades charity golf event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)
Nick Taylor swings away at Ledgeview during a charity event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)

Abbotsford’s Ledgeview Golf Club played big hand in creating Nick Taylor

GM Brad Clapp thrilled to see Ledgeview legend win RBC Canadian Open

Nick Taylor swings away at Ledgeview during a charity event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)
The new five-storey care home facility is expected to be completed by 2027. (City of Abbotsford photo)

New long-term care home coming to Abbotsford

Five-storey facility set to begin construction in 2025 and be completed by 2027

The new five-storey care home facility is expected to be completed by 2027. (City of Abbotsford photo)
Nick Taylor had a breakthrough season as a junior and helped the Huskies win a conference title. (Huskies Media Guide)

From Huskie to top dog: How Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor developed at the University of Washington

Taylor’s coaches reflect on his growth at University of Washington and his legacy left on the school

Nick Taylor had a breakthrough season as a junior and helped the Huskies win a conference title. (Huskies Media Guide)
Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin is tackled by security shortly after running onto the green with champagne to celebrate the Canadian Open win on Sunday (June 11) by Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor. (RBC Canadian Open screen shot)

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin ‘survives’ tackle after Nick Taylor’s Canadian Open win

Pair of Abbotsford golfers become the talk of social media on Sunday night after thrilling win

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin is tackled by security shortly after running onto the green with champagne to celebrate the Canadian Open win on Sunday (June 11) by Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor. (RBC Canadian Open screen shot)
(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 JP Siou is set to take on the Spartan Death Race, which begins in Vermont later this month. (Submitted)

Atypical Abbotsford athlete taking on Spartan Death Race challenge

Local trainer JP Siou received a last-minute invite to daring event in Vermont, hopes to survive

Abbotsford’s JP Siou is set to take on the Spartan Death Race, which begins in Vermont later this month. (Submitted)
Athletes have until Thursday (June 15) to register for the Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus Games. (Betty Johnston photo)

Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games athlete registration closing next week

Interested participants can register for one of 28 sports until June 15, Games run Aug. 22 to 26

Athletes have until Thursday (June 15) to register for the Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus Games. (Betty Johnston photo)
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 Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games torch lighting is set for Abbotsford’s Jubilee Park on May 13. (Instagram)

Free ice cream, local entertainment set for Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games torch lighting ceremony

Jubilee Park hosts the official 100-day countdown to the Games on May 13

The Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games torch lighting is set for Abbotsford’s Jubilee Park on May 13. (Instagram)
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)