Author: Ethan Wright

A 19-year-old Abbotsford man was found with severe injuries in Surrey on January 27. He died in hospital on February 1. Investigators believe this was a targeted crime. Four suspects now face first-degree murder charges. A fifth suspect faces forcible confinement charges. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says officers first learned of the case when witnesses saw a man being beaten. This happened on the 2900 block of Victoria Street. The victim was forced into a vehicle. He was driven away. About three hours later, the victim was found near Crescent Beach. He had life-threatening wounds. Emergency crews took him…

Abbotsford is set for major population growth, with projections showing the city may surpass 200,000 people within the next 10 years and nearly 250,000 by 2050. Yet, this growth brings serious concerns about housing availability and infrastructure readiness. The latest Fraser Valley Regional Growth Strategy reveals a steady inflow of new residents, even though the city still struggles to meet provincial housing targets. Abbotsford was one of the first communities flagged in 2023 for needing a large housing boost. It received the second-highest housing target—7,240 new units by the end of 2028. This represents 12% of all new units ordered…

Homicide investigators have taken charge of a case involving the suspicious death of a resident at Menno Home, a well-known elder care facility in Abbotsford. The decision follows growing concerns after two seniors were sent to the hospital under unclear circumstances. The case began on July 6 when two residents from Menno Home were rushed to Abbotsford Regional Hospital. One of the individuals died four days later, on July 10. The second resident was treated and survived. Initially, the major crime unit of the Abbotsford Police was in charge, but the investigation has since been passed to the Integrated Homicide…

A 16-year-old boy from Abbotsford is facing serious consequences after a high-speed crash in British Columbia led to multiple driving charges and a costly impound. The incident took place on July 21, when a BC Highway Patrol officer noticed a grey BMW racing at 180 km/h along Highway 1 in Popkum. The posted speed limit on that stretch is 100 km/h. According to police, the BMW was moving so fast that other vehicles on the road looked like they were standing still. The officer did not chase the car, but moments later, a report came in from a driver whose…