Could this new height detection system stop overpass strikes in B.C.?
A system of infrared laser beams, sensors, radar and beacons is being built on Highway 1 near the No. 3 Road overpass in Abbotsford, B.C., to prevent over-height vehicles from causing major damage.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/local/bc-overpass-strikes-prevention-system-9.7131289?cmp=rss

Driver dies in Abbotsford crash after fleeing attempted traffic stop: police
A person has died in a single-vehicle collision after fleeing from an attempted traffic stop, according to Abbotsford police.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fatal-crash-abbotsford-bc-iio-9.7131656?cmp=rss

Abbotsford Hospital lockdown lifted, suspect in custody, police say
The hospital was placed on lockdown around 2:40 p.m. and it was lifted around 3:20 p.m. Police say there is no ongoing risk to the public.
#Crime #AbbotsfordHospital #Abbotsfordpolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11733675/abbotsford-hospital-lockdown-weapons-police/

Abbotsford Hospital lockdown lifted, suspect in custody, police say
The hospital was placed on lockdown around 2:40 p.m. and it was lifted around 3:20 p.m. Police say there is no ongoing risk to the public.
#Crime #AbbotsfordHospital #Abbotsfordpolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11733675/abbotsford-hospital-lockdown-weapons-police/

Fraser Valley cleaning up after windstorm that knocked out power, closed schools
Thousands of people were left without power in Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford and Mission after powerful winds swept through the region, bringing down power lines and trees.
#Weather #bcstorm #fraservalleywindstorm
https://globalnews.ca/news/11728086/fraser-valley-windstorm-knocked-out-power-closed-schools/

Fraser Valley cleaning up after windstorm that knocked out power, closed schools
Thousands of people were left without power in Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford and Mission after powerful winds swept through the region, bringing down power lines and trees.
#Weather #bcstorm #fraservalleywindstorm
https://globalnews.ca/news/11728086/fraser-valley-windstorm-knocked-out-power-closed-schools/

#Abbotsford - City of Abbotsford begins creating Canada Day entertainment lineup https://abbynews.com/2026/03/11/city-of-abbotsford-begins-creating-canada-day-entertainment-lineup/

#Abbotsford - City report proposes 3 new pools in Abbotsford https://abbynews.com/2026/03/11/city-report-proposes-3-new-pools-in-abbotsford/

Tens of thousands of dollars in damage after Pokemon cards stolen in B.C.'s Lower Mainland
Pokemon cards are becoming so valuable that B.C. card shops are becoming vulnerable to break and enters, according to the owner of an Abbotsford store that was recently broken into.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pokemon-card-thefts-bc-lower-mainland-9.7122560?cmp=rss

Tens of thousands of dollars in damage after Pokemon cards stolen in B.C.'s Lower Mainland
Pokemon cards are becoming so valuable that B.C. card shops are becoming vulnerable to break and enters, according to the owner of an Abbotsford store that was recently broken into.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pokemon-card-thefts-bc-lower-mainland-9.7122560?cmp=rss