Abbytv Channel

11/17/2023

Watch "This Week In Abbotsford" on your smartTV with closed captioning options on our YouTube channel!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=836RsWuSSUI

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Toronto homicide has Abbotsford connection.
• Mayor Paul Horn reflects upon first full year in Mission.
• Body armour for Mission Fire fighters.
AND…
• Wallyball will visit Abbotsford.

Interview: Paul Horn, Mayor, Mission, BC.

Media Director: Don Lehn
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

11/10/2023

Watch on abbyTV's YouTube channel on your smartTV and for captioning options!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qwgecZTzPY

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Shots fired calls in Abby and Mission.
• School Board meetings move to online only.
• Remembrance Day is Saturday.
AND…
• Local Pam Am Wrestling Medals!

SPECIAL GUEST this week, Logan Meijer, Grade 9 “job shadow” student from Hope BC.

Media Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Logan Meijer
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

11/03/2023

For closed captioning options, watch and subscribe from our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLhfGkP719o

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Mayor Siemens takes “The Interview Challenge”
• Small business gets a small break on vandalism.
• Clocks “Fall Back Saturday night/Sunday morning!
• TEDxAbbotsford returns Friday November 3!
AND…
• PGA of BC honours some locals.

Interview: Mayor Ross Siemens
Interview: Melanie Beerda & Jeremy Sieben, TEDxAbbotsford

Media Director: Don Lehn
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

10/31/2023

You may already be aware TEDxAbbotsford is this Friday, Nov 3, don't miss it!

Meet some of the minds behind the show in our abbyTV Interview and get your tickets right here!:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxabbotsford-2023-tickets-714976282307

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

10/27/2023

Follow abbyTV on YouTube and watch on your smartTV, with captioning options!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhxtF5LrasY

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• International agreement on flood prevention in the Sumas Prairie.
• UFV and an Urban Planning Degree.
• Reminder, fireworks are still illegal.
AND…
• Harsh end to the UFV women's soccer season.

Media Director: Don Lehn
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

10/20/2023

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• The challenging issue of school catchments.
• New study for development of south Mission
• Abby Man with million dollar African vacation dream
AND…
• Adam Hadwin has a great payday in Vegas!

PLUS!
Interview: Chel Sanghara, BC Community Football, courtesy VBN Sports.

Media Director: Don Lehn
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

10/13/2023

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• YXX sets another record.
• Mission Mayor issues media challenge.
• Operation Red Nose in Abby and Mission doubtful again this year.
AND…
• Chase Claypool to Miami; Abby soccer heads to City Hall.

PLUS!

Interview: Ross Siemens, Mayor Abbotsford

Media Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Peter Lang
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

10/06/2023

Watch abbyTV from the comfort of your smartTV on our YouTube channel, right here!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3eXZHAM7x4

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• A convicted offender has been released into the community with restrictions.
• Abbotsford man now charged in a 2022 murder in Surrey.
• Fatality ill Matsqui inmate will be released on compassionate grounds.
AND…
• Abbotsford Chase Claypool having a rough go in Chicago.

PLUS!
Interview: Paul Horn, Mayor, Mission.

Media Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Peter Lang
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

09/29/2023

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• 158 unmarked graves confirmed in a Stolo report.
• Charges laid in Abbotsford stabbing.
• TEDxAbbotsford returns November 3!
AND…
• Lots of high school football!

PLUS!:
Interview: “Orange Shirts for Lower Mainland Football Referees”, Frank Logan, Lower Mainland Football Referees Association.
Interview: Melanie Beerda & Jeremy Sieben, TEDxAbbotsford.

Media Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Peter Lang
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

09/21/2023

This Week in Abbotsford on your smartTV, here!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL6OoQj0yYY

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Abbotsford man victim in Burnaby Homicide.
• Anti-gay discrimination on UFV campus.
• TEDxAbbotsford returns!
AND…
• Abbotsford Canucks take training camp to Chilliwack.

PLUS!
Interview: Barry Douglas, Chilliwack Chiefs, on Abby Canucks.

Media Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Peter Lang

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

09/15/2023

This Week In Abbotsford from the comfort of your smartTV!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ySYqO-5cFY

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• abbyPD pulls over prolific offender with shotgun in his jacket.
• Abbottsford South MLA Bruce Banman moves to Conservatives.
• Abbotsford to host Canadian Walk for Veterans.
AND…
• High school football back under the Friday night lights!
PLUS!:
INTERVIEW: Gwen Settle, Canada Walk For Vets.

Media Director: Don Lehn
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

09/08/2023

WATCH from the comfort of your smartTV...on our YouTube channel!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3VQpZUDXHE

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Trial date set in the murder of two Abbotsford seniors.
• Major additions to two Abbotsford schools
• Abbotsford man making a name for himself in the Guinness Book of World Records.
AND…
• Abbotsford Falcons football players off to BC Place

PLUS!

Interview: Jill Hall, Realtor, “Dangers of Radon Gas”
Interview: Sandeep Singh Kaila, Guiness Record Holder “Football Spinning”

Media Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Peter Lang
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

09/07/2023

Our 'sister channel' chillTV recorded an interview today with Bria Skonberg, Juno-winning Jazz trumpetist, Singer, Songwriter, in Chilliwack for her only Canadian date, the sold out performance at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre before a tour of Korea.

Fabulous local success story and a wonderful person!

09/01/2023

09/01/2023

Watch on your smartTV on abbyTV's YouTube channel right here!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izQXM8TzWJc

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• A targeted shooting in Mission.
• Man with Chilliwack criminal record, in trouble in Abbotsford.
• Money for the Montrose Transit Exchange.
AND…
• UFV soccer season kicks off!

Media Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Peter Lang
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

08/25/2023

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• American tries to smuggle guns across Huntington Border.
• Abby PD require assistance with arson investigation.
• Local fire crews sent to assist in wildfire containment efforts.
AND…
• the 55 Plus games coming up!

Media Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Peter Lang
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

08/18/2023

Headlines most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• A changing climate creates business opportunities for Conair of Abbotsford
• Supreme Court denies COVID claim for local churches
• Did you buy a Lotto 6/49 ticket in Maple Ridge?
AND…
• Abby PD shines at the World Police and Fire Games!

Interview: Abbotsford Police “World Police and Fire Games” Team.

Media Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Gavin Parks
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

08/15/2023

We're pleased to bring you our interview with Alex Mitchell, the new Executive Director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (originally premiered on abbyTV: This Week In Abbotsford, August 10, 2023).

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

08/11/2023

Stories most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Survey on what YOU want to see in Highway 1 expansion.
• A new top cop in Abbotsford.
• Shots fired call on Nicola.
AND…
• Local wrestler in world spotlight!

Interview: Alex Mitchell, CEO, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce

Media Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Gavin Parks
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

08/04/2023

Watch abbyTV on your smartTV...subscribe to our YouTube channel!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J61zhy13enE

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• News disruptions on social media.
• Sweet deal for Abbotsford Schools.
• Full bus service is back Sunday .
AND…
• Not the way Sophie Schmidt wanted to end her soccer career.

News Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Guest Anchor, Gavin Parks
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

07/28/2023

Watch on your smartTV from abbyTV's YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq6D78d_x4A

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Transit strike is over!
• More wildfires in Mission
• Honouring the Komagata Maru
AND…
• PJHL Graduates to Junior A

***Note from abbyTV’s producers. We like to thank our guest anchor Steve Croner for stepping in to helm both abbyTV News of the Week, and chillTV News of the Week during a period where we were without our News Director, Don Lehn due to medical emergency. Steve, you were magnificent and we cannot thank you enough for your time and dedication, we truly appreciated it. Enjoy Steve’s last ‘official’ episode…hope to see you back!

Interview: Randy Cootte, President CUPE 561

News Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Gavin Parks, in his inaugural role as guest sports anchor!
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

07/21/2023

Subscribe to abbyTV's YouTube channel & watch on your smartTV!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GLyLFKOsTc

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Transit strikes finally ends!
• Victim in a Mission homicide identified
• Search for suspects – who dumped asbestos laden drywall at a school?
AND…
• TWU basketball takes on 2 US colleges.

News Director: Don Lehn
Guest Anchor: Steve Croner
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

07/14/2023

Watch on your smartTV by subscribing to abbyTV's YouTube channel!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYhjjhIjidY

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Drones a problem for wildfire crews.
• Local organizations receive major gaming grant revenue.
• New CEO for the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce receives a major accolade.
AND…
• Could the Abby Pilots move to Junior A?

News Director: Don Lehn
Guest Anchor: Steve Croner
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

07/09/2023

Watch Bruce Banman MLA Abbotsford South discuss issues important to local residents with this very engaging, full interview with News Director Don Lehn, a portion of the interview first seen on Thursday July 7th’s abbyTV News of the Week!

You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch on your smartTV, here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxc3RZGhEYM

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

07/07/2023

Watch on your smartTV by subcribing to our YouTube channel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evqiEQsJFq0

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Is there an end to the transit strike?
• Low-income housing construction at Lonzo Homeless Camp.
• Assaulted Uber driver doesn’t feel he received justice.
AND
Interview with Bruce Banman, MLA Abbotsford South

Welcome back Don!

News Director: Don Lehn
Sports: Ian Parks
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

06/30/2023

Watch abbyTV on your smartTV by subscribing to our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tZIVes-QHI

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• The McKee Neighbour project is a done deal.
• The Lonzo Homeless camp dismantled.
• No fireworks for Canada Day.
AND…
• Vancouver Canucks return to Abby in the preseason.

News Director: Don Lehn
Guest Anchor: Steve Croner
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: You TV, Your Way!™

06/23/2023

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XtFcKP1Y6U

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Verdict in the death of Abbotsford Police Officer.
• UFV Sets record for graduating students.
• Transit strike passes the 90 day mark.
AND…
• TWU and UFV release their fall sports schedules.

News Director: Don Lehn
Guest Anchor: Steve Croner
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

06/16/2023

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch on your smartTV!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuNzhhh0FDQ

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Homeless camp at Lonzo and Sumas to move into new facility.
• The McKee Neighbourhood Project Slowly moves through the motions.
• The City is not keen on signs attached to utility poles.
AND…
• Nick Taylor is now the Abbotsford Golf Legend!
PLUS!...

Guest anchor Steve Croner DOES IT ALL this week!

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

06/12/2023

Earlier this week, officers from the Traffic Enforcement Unit impounded a vehicle for excessive speed. This N driver was traveling at 102km in a 50km zone.

06/12/2023

The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone a Happy Pride Month that is filled with love, kindness, and acceptance! 🌈

06/09/2023

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch the news on your smartTV!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leDSuqcNorI

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Social Media Storm in Chilliwack results in appointment of Abby News Editor to Chilliwack Progress.
• Fatal car collision on Gladwin and Nanaimo.
• “The Good Heart” Powwow this weekend.
AND…
• Metallic orbs darting around the sky?

News Director: Don Lehn
Guest Anchor: Steve Croner
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

06/02/2023

Watch the Abbotsford news this week on your smartTV! Subscribe to abbyTV's YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k05H3p6JWTQ

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:

• abby TV News Director recovering at Abbotsford Regional Hospital after toe amputation.
• Fraser Health Emergency Room wait times now available online.
• Abby PD open a new satellite office at High Street
and…
• Are Highway overpasses too low for trucks?

News Director: Don Lehn
Guest Anchor: Steve Croner
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

05/26/2023

watch abbyTV on our YouTube channel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13qoaH22SR8

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:

• Guns out during eviction
• Westjet averts strike – passengers stranded
• Spring freshet leads to trail closures

and…

• abbyTV News of the Week News Director, Don Lehn, in Chilliwack General Hospital.***We have a special 2 minute note from Don from CGH***

News Director: Don Lehn
Guest Anchor: Steve Croner
Guest Sports: Ian Parks
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

05/19/2023

Watch abbyTV News of the Week from our YouTube channel on your smartTV by subscribing!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCor0tKCmkc

Headline News most affecting Abbotsford this week:
• Housing & support services for Abbotsford women with children
• Gearing up for Aboriginal Arts & Culture Day
• Transit strike about to hit 60 days!
AND…
• Ledgeview and the PGA Canada Tour!

with...

News: Berris Karden
Sports: Steve Croner
Weather: Cari Moore

abbyTV: TV for Abbotsford!™

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