Vikki Hopes

I have been a journalist for almost 40 years, and have been at the Abbotsford News since 1991. Over this time, I have covered crime, courts, city council and other general news and feature stories.

Phone: 604-851-4530
Email: vikki.hopes@abbynews.com

Recent Work by Vikki

Trial date set for 3 Surrey men accused of killing Abbotsford couple

Arnold and Joanne De Jong were murdered in their home in May 2022

Sep 1, 2023 12:11 PM Read more >

Apartment building with below-market rentals proposed in east Abbotsford

Council considers six-storey building on Eleanor Avenue

Sep 1, 2023 11:19 AM Read more >

Abbotsford financial adviser accused of defrauding couple of almost $330K

Alvinder Gill is the subject of two disciplinary hearings; no criminal charges on record

Aug 31, 2023 2:13 PM Read more >

Abbotsford driver sentenced for hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian

Dale Lylyk was on life support following collision in April 2022

Aug 31, 2023 1:06 PM Read more >

Man sentenced for stabbing near Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford

Tristan Belhumeur previously pleaded guilty to aggravated assault

Aug 31, 2023 11:37 AM Read more >

Abbotsford council approves extra $30K annually in remuneration

Extra costs cover conference expenses, mayor’s car allowance and more

Aug 30, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

$8.4M announced for new Montrose bus exchange in Abbotsford

BC Transit partners with federal and provincial governments

Aug 30, 2023 12:02 PM Read more >

Thousands expected for annual Sikh parade in Abbotsford

Rolling street closures will be in effect on Sunday, Sept. 3

Aug 30, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Abbotsford council to reconsider decision on emergency-shelter beds

City staff to prepare another report; another public hearing to be scheduled

Aug 29, 2023 11:56 AM Read more >

Abbotsford man sentenced for breaking into care home while armed with knife

Justin Walsh also involved in police standoff in January 2023

Aug 29, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >