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Vikki Hopes

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
vhopes@abbynews.com

Recent Work by Vikki

Eight people displaced after fire at Abbotsford home, says city

Eight people displaced after fire at Abbotsford home, says city

Blaze occurred Tuesday afternoon on Fraser Street
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Archway Community Services in Abbotsford gets $105K in civil forfeiture grants

Archway Community Services in Abbotsford gets $105K in civil forfeiture grants

Other local initiatives also receive money for crime prevention, victim services
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Prisoner sentenced for slashing face of fellow inmate in Abbotsford

Prisoner sentenced for slashing face of fellow inmate in Abbotsford

Victim, who required 125 stitches, was also stomped on and kicked in the head
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Langley man wins $1M on 6/49 ticket bought in Abbotsford

Langley man wins $1M on 6/49 ticket bought in Abbotsford

Bao Diep hopes to use winnings to purchase bigger home
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Team behind schoolhouse renovation in Abbotsford wins heritage award

Team behind schoolhouse renovation in Abbotsford wins heritage award

South Poplar project receives Outstanding Award in conservation category
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Abbotsford council approves 2 apartment buildings with 89 units

Abbotsford council approves 2 apartment buildings with 89 units

Development to be located on Hillcrest Avenue and Adelaide Street
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Driver who left Abbotsford in stolen car and got stuck on Hwy. 1 is sentenced

Driver who left Abbotsford in stolen car and got stuck on Hwy. 1 is sentenced

Incident occurred in April 2022, starting with woman driving recklessly through city
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Abbotsford receives more than $600K in provincial events funding

Abbotsford receives more than $600K in provincial events funding

Airshow, sports and music among activities receiving B.C. grants
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PHOTOS: Red Dress Day in Abbotsford honours missing and murdered Indigenous women

PHOTOS: Red Dress Day in Abbotsford honours missing and murdered Indigenous women

Event held on Sunday, May 5 invited public to hang a red dress
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Prolific offender charged with aggravated assault in Abbotsford

Prolific offender charged with aggravated assault in Abbotsford

Kao Macaulay has extensive criminal history, including police standoff in 2023
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