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Chad Colivas was shot and killed March 21, 2022 in a home on Latimer Street in Abbotsford. Two people have now been charged with his death.

Man charged last year with Surrey murder is one of two now charged with Abbotsford killing

Investigators announce arrests of pair for 2022 fatal shooting of Chad Colivas

 

Timothy Gorman and his dog have been missing from Maple Ridge since May 15. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)

RCMP search for missing Maple Ridge man and his dog

Timothy Gorman is still believed to be somewhere in the Lower Mainland

 

Stock photo by Atikah Akhtar on Unsplash

Previously suspended Abbotsford dentist faces another disciplinary hearing

Dr. Kyle Nawrot was banned for 9 months and ordered to pay $30K in 2020

 

London Drugs opened its new location on Friday (May 26) at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. (Ken Goudswaard/Abbotsford News)

London Drugs opens new location at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford

Store moved from previous site at West Oaks Mall

London Drugs opened its new location on Friday (May 26) at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. (Ken Goudswaard/Abbotsford News)
89-year-old Leslie Desfosses was last seen in the Hope area on May 16. (Photo/RCMP)

Search for missing Saanich man ends tragically

Leslie Desfosses was found deceased near Boston Bar

89-year-old Leslie Desfosses was last seen in the Hope area on May 16. (Photo/RCMP)
Jordan Cishecki, 28, is wanted by Abbotsford Police on five charges including assault of a police officer with a weapon. (APD photo)

Man wanted by Abbotsford Police on five charges

Jordan Cishecki, 28, faces five charges including assaulting a police officer with a weapon

Jordan Cishecki, 28, is wanted by Abbotsford Police on five charges including assault of a police officer with a weapon. (APD photo)
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Abbotsford pediatric dentist barred from practising while under review

Allegations arise that Dr. Sukrit Grewal ‘acted inappropriately’ toward staff members

Stock image by StockSnap from Pixabay
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit executed search warrants at four homes in November 2020, including one in Abbotsford. Drugs and cash were found, and now three people have been charged. (CFSEU photo)

Three charged after drugs and $24K found at 4 homes, including one in Abbotsford

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit started drug-trafficking investigation in 2020

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit executed search warrants at four homes in November 2020, including one in Abbotsford. Drugs and cash were found, and now three people have been charged. (CFSEU photo)
Emergency crews were called to Frost Road on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 for reports of a person injured by an animal. (Google Maps)

B.C. woman kicked by horse, seriously injured – but doesn’t blame the animal

Woman who was airlifted to hospital with head injury and broken arm had to dial 911 herself

Emergency crews were called to Frost Road on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 for reports of a person injured by an animal. (Google Maps)
A damaged police vehicle is removed from a cul-de-sac in Surrey where it was rammed by a driver who had fled from Abbotsford on Tuesday night (May 23). (Photo by Shane MacKichan)

Driver flees from Abbotsford to Surrey, rams cop cars and injures officer

Man and woman arrested after abandoning damaged pickup truck

A damaged police vehicle is removed from a cul-de-sac in Surrey where it was rammed by a driver who had fled from Abbotsford on Tuesday night (May 23). (Photo by Shane MacKichan)
Chilliwack RCMP officers talking to residents who want to gome home at the Southern Rail crossing on Knight Road east of Vedder Road at 9 p.m. on May 22, 2023 dealing with an incident of shots fired and a person who refused to leave a home. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

29-year-old Chilliwack man charged after allegedly shooting at police in protracted standoff Monday

Daniel Hackl faces one count of discharging a firearm with intent to wound or disfigure

Chilliwack RCMP officers talking to residents who want to gome home at the Southern Rail crossing on Knight Road east of Vedder Road at 9 p.m. on May 22, 2023 dealing with an incident of shots fired and a person who refused to leave a home. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

1 dead, 4 injured in speed-related collision on Highway 5 near Barriere

The two-vehicle crash happened on May long weekend along a portion of the highway known as ‘Pigs Corner’

RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
Darren Lee, Elvis Tribute artist. (File photo)

PODCAST: Darren Lee was named the ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’

TODAY IN B.C.: Performed in long running shows in Las Vegas and Maui

Darren Lee, Elvis Tribute artist. (File photo)
A man is arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a bailiff on Tuesday afternoon (May 23) at an Abbotsford apartment building. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

Emergency response team called in after tenant allegedly assaults and threatens bailiff in Abbotsford

Large police presence was on hand following incident at apartment building

A man is arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a bailiff on Tuesday afternoon (May 23) at an Abbotsford apartment building. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford (Abbotsford News file photo)

Police investigate after inmate assaulted at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford

Correctional Service Canada says assailants have been identified from incident on May 18

Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford (Abbotsford News file photo)
Co-hosts Jennifer-Lee and Mike tackle how to establish a cost per square foot in this episode of Measure Twice, Cut Once. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Scope and Cost: Tackling Cost per Square Foot

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Co-hosts Jennifer-Lee and Mike tackle how to establish a cost per square foot in this episode of Measure Twice, Cut Once. (HAVAN photo)
Crews with the Chilliwack Fire Department douse hot spots hours after this house at Knight Road and Queen Street burned to the ground on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

UPDATE: House burned to the ground, 29-year-old in custody after allegedly shooting at Chilliwack Mounties

Shots fired allegedly at officers in residential area at Knight Road and Queen Street

Crews with the Chilliwack Fire Department douse hot spots hours after this house at Knight Road and Queen Street burned to the ground on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
89-year-old Leslie Desfosses was last seen in the Hope area on May 16. (Photo/RCMP)

RCMP seeks help locating elderly Saanich man last seen in Hope

The RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 89-year-old Leslie Desfosses.…

89-year-old Leslie Desfosses was last seen in the Hope area on May 16. (Photo/RCMP)
Based on the first four months of 2023, Chilliwack is leading the eastern Fraser Valley in an unenviable statistic. (BC Coroner’s Service)

Number of deaths due to drug overdose this year hits 30 in Abbotsford

BC Coroner Service releases first four months of data on unregulated drug deaths

Based on the first four months of 2023, Chilliwack is leading the eastern Fraser Valley in an unenviable statistic. (BC Coroner’s Service)
Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Chilliwack Lake Road on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Google Maps)

5 people injured in crash on Chilliwack Lake Road

One person in critical condition, Air Ambulance called in

Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Chilliwack Lake Road on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Google Maps)