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Reporter/Photographer for the Abbotsford News. Contributor for Slam Wrestling.
For the first time since 2011, Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Hawks will play for a provincial football title -
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November 24, 2025 at 5:59 AM
For the first time since 2011, Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Hawks will play for a provincial football title -
abbynews.com/2025/11/23/a...
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Abbotsford’s Elijah Black shredded defences all season long as the Mouat Hawks quarterback.
Black was named the 3A player of the year earlier this week and leads the Hawks into the provincial semifinal at BC Place on Sunday -
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Black was named the 3A player of the year earlier this week and leads the Hawks into the provincial semifinal at BC Place on Sunday -
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November 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Abbotsford’s Elijah Black shredded defences all season long as the Mouat Hawks quarterback.
Black was named the 3A player of the year earlier this week and leads the Hawks into the provincial semifinal at BC Place on Sunday -
abbynews.com/2025/11/21/a...
Black was named the 3A player of the year earlier this week and leads the Hawks into the provincial semifinal at BC Place on Sunday -
abbynews.com/2025/11/21/a...
On the eve of the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social debut, female hockey history in #Abbotsford, as Georgia Vallee has been named the first-ever girl to captain an Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association rep team –
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November 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
On the eve of the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social debut, female hockey history in #Abbotsford, as Georgia Vallee has been named the first-ever girl to captain an Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association rep team –
abbynews.com/2025/11/20/g...
abbynews.com/2025/11/20/g...
After ending a franchise record 11-game losing streak on Wednesday, the Abbotsford #Canucks dropped two more games in California on Saturday and Sunday –
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November 17, 2025 at 5:27 AM
After ending a franchise record 11-game losing streak on Wednesday, the Abbotsford #Canucks dropped two more games in California on Saturday and Sunday –
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REMINDER: Tonight’s Abbotsford #Canucks game vs San Diego streams for free on @flohockey.bsky.social platforms.
Face-off is set for 6 pm inside the historic jewel known as Pechanga Arena -
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Face-off is set for 6 pm inside the historic jewel known as Pechanga Arena -
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November 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
REMINDER: Tonight’s Abbotsford #Canucks game vs San Diego streams for free on @flohockey.bsky.social platforms.
Face-off is set for 6 pm inside the historic jewel known as Pechanga Arena -
abbynews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Face-off is set for 6 pm inside the historic jewel known as Pechanga Arena -
abbynews.com/2025/11/15/a...
What’s believed to be the highest scoring playoff football game in provincial history occurred last night in Abbotsford.
Defence was an afterthought for both teams in the WJ Mouat Hawks 76-53 win over New Westminster -
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Defence was an afterthought for both teams in the WJ Mouat Hawks 76-53 win over New Westminster -
abbynews.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
What’s believed to be the highest scoring playoff football game in provincial history occurred last night in Abbotsford.
Defence was an afterthought for both teams in the WJ Mouat Hawks 76-53 win over New Westminster -
abbynews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Defence was an afterthought for both teams in the WJ Mouat Hawks 76-53 win over New Westminster -
abbynews.com/2025/11/15/a...
The Abbotsford Centre has been renamed as the Rogers Forum. New signage expected to go up next week – abbynews.com/2025/11/13/a... #canucks
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Abbotsford Centre has been renamed as the Rogers Forum. New signage expected to go up next week – abbynews.com/2025/11/13/a... #canucks
The Abbotsford #Canucks epic 11-game winning streak is over. Heroics from Aku Koskenvuo, Joseph LaBate and Vilmer Alriksson finally stopped rhe slide - abbynews.com/2025/11/12/a...
November 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The Abbotsford #Canucks epic 11-game winning streak is over. Heroics from Aku Koskenvuo, Joseph LaBate and Vilmer Alriksson finally stopped rhe slide - abbynews.com/2025/11/12/a...
Abbotsford broadcaster and @canadasocceren.bsky.social hall of famer Colin Miller has called games for @whitecapsfc.com since 2018, but believes this 2025 team is special.
More about superstar Thomas Muller, Jesper Sørensen and the semifinal on Nov. 22 against LAFC –
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More about superstar Thomas Muller, Jesper Sørensen and the semifinal on Nov. 22 against LAFC –
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November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Abbotsford broadcaster and @canadasocceren.bsky.social hall of famer Colin Miller has called games for @whitecapsfc.com since 2018, but believes this 2025 team is special.
More about superstar Thomas Muller, Jesper Sørensen and the semifinal on Nov. 22 against LAFC –
abbynews.com/2025/11/12/a...
More about superstar Thomas Muller, Jesper Sørensen and the semifinal on Nov. 22 against LAFC –
abbynews.com/2025/11/12/a...
Tipsy Barrel (33720 South Fraser Way) also showing the game
June 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Tipsy Barrel (33720 South Fraser Way) also showing the game
Trademark news: The Carolina Hurricanes are in the process of having this "NC" logo be examined for trademark finalization. They originally filed for it in 2022.
Full filing – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
Full filing – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
June 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Trademark news: The Carolina Hurricanes are in the process of having this "NC" logo be examined for trademark finalization. They originally filed for it in 2022.
Full filing – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
Full filing – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
BREAKING: Two days after a press conference announcing the WHL's arrival, Chilliwack mayor Ken Popove appeared on the 89.5 JRFM morning show and stated he doesn't think the team's arrival is the right move.
He also chose not to attend the presser.
Audio below:
He also chose not to attend the presser.
Audio below:
March 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
BREAKING: Two days after a press conference announcing the WHL's arrival, Chilliwack mayor Ken Popove appeared on the 89.5 JRFM morning show and stated he doesn't think the team's arrival is the right move.
He also chose not to attend the presser.
Audio below:
He also chose not to attend the presser.
Audio below:
Trademark news: The Edmonton Elks have filed for the Edmonton Eskimos standard characters trademark.
The team was known as the Eskimos from 1949 until 2020. The Elks name was adopted in 2021.
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
The team was known as the Eskimos from 1949 until 2020. The Elks name was adopted in 2021.
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
March 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Trademark news: The Edmonton Elks have filed for the Edmonton Eskimos standard characters trademark.
The team was known as the Eskimos from 1949 until 2020. The Elks name was adopted in 2021.
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
The team was known as the Eskimos from 1949 until 2020. The Elks name was adopted in 2021.
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
That logo was featured on this sweet third jersey. More background in this story – www.theprogress.com/bruins/third...
March 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
That logo was featured on this sweet third jersey. More background in this story – www.theprogress.com/bruins/third...
For those interested here is the history of the Chilliwack Bruins trademarks. They never actually had the "C wheel" design approved (probably because it's similar to Boston).
The logo below was approved, but not renewed when it expired in October 2024.
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The logo below was approved, but not renewed when it expired in October 2024.
ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
March 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
For those interested here is the history of the Chilliwack Bruins trademarks. They never actually had the "C wheel" design approved (probably because it's similar to Boston).
The logo below was approved, but not renewed when it expired in October 2024.
ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
The logo below was approved, but not renewed when it expired in October 2024.
ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
BREAKING: Ownership of the Chilliwack Coliseum will revert back to the City of Chilliwack starting on May 1. It was previously under a public-private partnership with the BCHL's Chilliwack Chiefs.
This opens up the building to other tenants (like the WHL).
This opens up the building to other tenants (like the WHL).
March 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
BREAKING: Ownership of the Chilliwack Coliseum will revert back to the City of Chilliwack starting on May 1. It was previously under a public-private partnership with the BCHL's Chilliwack Chiefs.
This opens up the building to other tenants (like the WHL).
This opens up the building to other tenants (like the WHL).
Less than a month until the Jordan Peterson show at the Abbotsford Centre.
The yellow dots are VIP packages which range in price from $276 to $726. He recently had to cancel tour shows in Ottawa, Kelowna and Victoria.
The Abbotsford show is set for April Fool’s Day.
The yellow dots are VIP packages which range in price from $276 to $726. He recently had to cancel tour shows in Ottawa, Kelowna and Victoria.
The Abbotsford show is set for April Fool’s Day.
March 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Less than a month until the Jordan Peterson show at the Abbotsford Centre.
The yellow dots are VIP packages which range in price from $276 to $726. He recently had to cancel tour shows in Ottawa, Kelowna and Victoria.
The Abbotsford show is set for April Fool’s Day.
The yellow dots are VIP packages which range in price from $276 to $726. He recently had to cancel tour shows in Ottawa, Kelowna and Victoria.
The Abbotsford show is set for April Fool’s Day.
UPDATE: Capilano University is the new host of the Pacwest bball provincials.
The release from the league states that the relocation is not a reflection of Columbia Bible College’s ability to host, but out of caution (?).
They don’t explain what they mean by caution 🤷🏻♂️
The release from the league states that the relocation is not a reflection of Columbia Bible College’s ability to host, but out of caution (?).
They don’t explain what they mean by caution 🤷🏻♂️
February 15, 2025 at 2:44 AM
UPDATE: Capilano University is the new host of the Pacwest bball provincials.
The release from the league states that the relocation is not a reflection of Columbia Bible College’s ability to host, but out of caution (?).
They don’t explain what they mean by caution 🤷🏻♂️
The release from the league states that the relocation is not a reflection of Columbia Bible College’s ability to host, but out of caution (?).
They don’t explain what they mean by caution 🤷🏻♂️
BREAKING: Abbotsford's Columbia Bible College will no longer be hosting the Pacwest basketball provincials.
This comes after a three-month Pacwest investigation following accusations of hateful behaviour by Bearcats head coach Taylor Claggett to a trans student-athlete on the VIU Mariners
This comes after a three-month Pacwest investigation following accusations of hateful behaviour by Bearcats head coach Taylor Claggett to a trans student-athlete on the VIU Mariners
February 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
BREAKING: Abbotsford's Columbia Bible College will no longer be hosting the Pacwest basketball provincials.
This comes after a three-month Pacwest investigation following accusations of hateful behaviour by Bearcats head coach Taylor Claggett to a trans student-athlete on the VIU Mariners
This comes after a three-month Pacwest investigation following accusations of hateful behaviour by Bearcats head coach Taylor Claggett to a trans student-athlete on the VIU Mariners
The VIU Mariners have acknowledged that the investigation is over and they are pleased with the results.
Adding that "the decision reinforces the importance of upholding principles of respect, equity, and inclusion with collegiate athletics."
Full statement below
Adding that "the decision reinforces the importance of upholding principles of respect, equity, and inclusion with collegiate athletics."
Full statement below
February 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The VIU Mariners have acknowledged that the investigation is over and they are pleased with the results.
Adding that "the decision reinforces the importance of upholding principles of respect, equity, and inclusion with collegiate athletics."
Full statement below
Adding that "the decision reinforces the importance of upholding principles of respect, equity, and inclusion with collegiate athletics."
Full statement below
Trademark news: The province of British Columbia has filed a trademark for the design and phrase of "Let's Go BC". It's being used to promote sporting events in the province.
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
February 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Trademark news: The province of British Columbia has filed a trademark for the design and phrase of "Let's Go BC". It's being used to promote sporting events in the province.
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
The Highway 1 Wall was recently unveiled to the public. It will serve as a motivating tool and a way to celebrate some of the successes of the Abbotsford #canucks –
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
January 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Highway 1 Wall was recently unveiled to the public. It will serve as a motivating tool and a way to celebrate some of the successes of the Abbotsford #canucks –
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
www.abbynews.com/sports/abbot...
Trademark news: The newest team in the QMJHL appears to be the Newfoundland Regiment. They will be playing out of St. John's.
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
January 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Trademark news: The newest team in the QMJHL appears to be the Newfoundland Regiment. They will be playing out of St. John's.
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
Full filing here – ised-isde.canada.ca/cipo/tradema...
Players on the CBC Bearcats women's basketball have released a letter responding to some of the claims by VIUMariners women's basketball players.
They state that the Mariners have violated Pacwest social media and do not have justification for refusing to play last weekend
They state that the Mariners have violated Pacwest social media and do not have justification for refusing to play last weekend
January 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Players on the CBC Bearcats women's basketball have released a letter responding to some of the claims by VIUMariners women's basketball players.
They state that the Mariners have violated Pacwest social media and do not have justification for refusing to play last weekend
They state that the Mariners have violated Pacwest social media and do not have justification for refusing to play last weekend