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• Questions raised over B.C. NDP’s childcare budget plan

  21-02-2018 23:50 via abbynews.com
  Advocates concerned how to fill 22,000 new spaces for early childhood educatorsThe post Questions raised over B.C. NDP’s childcare budget plan appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. family first to receive reimbursement for life-altering arthritis drug

  21-02-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  Effective medication used to treat rare form of juvenile arthritis costs $19,000 a monthThe post B.C. family first to receive reimbursement for life-altering arthritis drug appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Greyhound cleared to end routes in northern B.C., Vancouver Island

  21-02-2018 22:50 via abbynews.com
  Company says nine routes have dropped 30% in ridership in last five yearsThe post Greyhound cleared to end routes in northern B.C., Vancouver Island appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• IIO: Kamloops RCMP did not have to report shooting

  21-02-2018 22:44 via abbynews.com
  The IIO is not investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Kamloops in 2017The post IIO: Kamloops RCMP did not have to report shooting appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Police zero in on Vancouver park in search of missing mom

  21-02-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  Evidence shows Su Yi Liang’s car in the parking lot of New Brighton Park on Jan. 8The post Police zero in on Vancouver park in search of missing mom appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• No smoke alarm, faulty cord contributed to fatal B.C. fire

  21-02-2018 22:15 via abbynews.com
  Faulty electric cord and power source connected to space heater believed to have caused flamesThe post No smoke alarm, faulty cord contributed to fatal B.C. fire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Walmart partners online grocery service to bring Vancouver home delivery

  21-02-2018 21:30 via abbynews.com
  Move expands upon similar efforts announced last November to grow home delivery serviceThe post Walmart partners online grocery service to bring Vancouver home delivery appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford's Friesen twins: Double the competition - Mission City ... - Mission City Record

  21-02-2018 21:04 via missioncityrecord.com
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  The twin brothers, who graduated from MEI, will put that competitive fire on full display from Thursday to Saturday at the Pacwest Volleyball Provincials, which take place at UFV's Envision Financial Athletic Centre. While they may share a last name ...and more »
  
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• Heinen proving to be quick study for Cascades

  21-02-2018 21:00 via abbynews.com
  Langley teen named to conference all-rookie teamThe post Heinen proving to be quick study for Cascades appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC Wine Institute to take legal action against Alberta

  21-02-2018 20:50 via abbynews.com
  The BC Wine Institute to seek injunction to protect B.C. wineries from Alberta wine banThe post BC Wine Institute to take legal action against Alberta appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC BUDGET: Tobacco tax hike may light up black market in smokes

  21-02-2018 20:00 via abbynews.com
  NDP government adds another 56 cents per pack as of April 1The post BC BUDGET: Tobacco tax hike may light up black market in smokes appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 4 treatment centres to open in memory of B.C. teen who died of an overdose

  21-02-2018 20:00 via abbynews.com
  A treatment centre for addictions is opening in Penticton after the first one fell throughThe post 4 treatment centres to open in memory of B.C. teen who died of an overdose appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Zion Church celebrates Chinese New Year

  21-02-2018 19:16 via abbynews.com
  Event held Friday at Abbotsford churchThe post Zion Church celebrates Chinese New Year appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford’s Friesen twins: Double the competition

  21-02-2018 19:05 via abbynews.com
  MEI grads Ben and Simon Friesen batte for Pacwest volleyball glory against each other this weekendThe post Abbotsford’s Friesen twins: Double the competition appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Donation made to Abbotsford school district’s Career Programs

  21-02-2018 19:04 via abbynews.com
  Quantum Properties donates laser levelThe post Donation made to Abbotsford school district’s Career Programs appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BCHL Today: Merritt peaking at right time and Taylor signs with UNH Wildcats

  21-02-2018 18:30 via abbynews.com
  BCHL Today is a (near) daily look at what’s going on around the league and the junior A world.The post BCHL Today: Merritt peaking at right time and Taylor signs with UNH Wildcats appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Violent sex offender found not guilty of breach for smoking marijuana

  21-02-2018 18:20 via abbynews.com
  Once designated a dangerous offender, Kevin Miller reportedly back at Chilliwack halfway houseThe post Violent sex offender found not guilty of breach for smoking marijuana appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Lou's Grill close to reopening after devastating 2016 fire - Abbotsford ... - Abbotsford News

  21-02-2018 18:03 via abbynews.com
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  Lou's Grill close to reopening after devastating 2016 fire - Abbotsford ...
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  The popular Gladys Avenue restaurant was gutted by flames in early October 2016 and has been closed since, as crews rebuild. Soon after the blaze, manager Michael Loukas told The News he would keep all 55 staff members on the payroll as the restaurant ...and more »
  
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• Video: B.C. firefighters featured in quirky video

  21-02-2018 17:52 via abbynews.com
  Oliver Fire Department posts video about their B.C. volunteer firefighter spring training seminarThe post Video: B.C. firefighters featured in quirky video appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Lou’s Grill close to reopening after devastating 2016 fire

  21-02-2018 17:47 via abbynews.com
  Popular restaurant was gutted in an accidental fireThe post Lou’s Grill close to reopening after devastating 2016 fire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• OLYMPIC ROUNDUP: Two more medals push Canada into second place

  21-02-2018 17:30 via abbynews.com
  A gold in ski cross and a bronze in bobsleigh as men’s hockey advances to the semisThe post OLYMPIC ROUNDUP: Two more medals push Canada into second place appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Foot found near Victoria belonged to missing Washington man

  21-02-2018 17:00 via abbynews.com
  Coroner says no foul play suspected in death of 79-year-old Stanley OkumotoThe post Foot found near Victoria belonged to missing Washington man appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Trudeau reiterates denial of Sikh separatists in cabinet, condemns extremism

  21-02-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  “We will always stand against violent extremism, but we understand that diversity of views is one of the great strengths of Canada.”The post Trudeau reiterates denial of Sikh separatists in cabinet, condemns extremism appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Evangelist Billy Graham has died at 99

  21-02-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  Graham died Wednesday morning at his home in Montreat, North Carolina.The post Evangelist Billy Graham has died at 99 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canada wins gold in men’s ski cross

  21-02-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  Leman earns redemption with ski cross gold; Homan out earlyThe post Canada wins gold in men’s ski cross appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ALR review may not be open-minded

  21-02-2018 16:00 via abbynews.com
  Past agriculture minister Norm Letnick skeptical of NDP approachThe post ALR review may not be open-minded appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Condition of the Coquihalla concerning for tourists

  21-02-2018 14:30 via abbynews.com
  “They don’t make a show called Highway to Hell for nothing…”The post Condition of the Coquihalla concerning for tourists appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canucks blow three goal lead, lose to Avalanche in overtime

  21-02-2018 07:00 via abbynews.com
  Vancouver struggled on the penalty kill, as Colorado scored all five goals on the powerplayThe post Canucks blow three goal lead, lose to Avalanche in overtime appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Widow of avalanche victim sues Golden lodge operator

  21-02-2018 04:30 via abbynews.com
  A woman from Alberta is suing guides, their mountain guide association and the lodge operator for negligenceThe post Widow of avalanche victim sues Golden lodge operator appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Patrick Brown’s Tory leadership bid fate looms

  21-02-2018 04:00 via abbynews.com
  Brown’s bid to for Tory leadership to be decided on WednesdayThe post Patrick Brown’s Tory leadership bid fate looms appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC BUDGET: NDP hope to nix court delays with $15 million cash influx

  21-02-2018 03:10 via abbynews.com
  Union says funding could stop sheriffs from leaving for higher paid jobsThe post BC BUDGET: NDP hope to nix court delays with $15 million cash influx appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Alberta shrugs off B.C. legal challenge on wine ban

  21-02-2018 03:00 via abbynews.com
  The potential fine Alberta faces for violating free trade rules according to economic development ministerThe post Alberta shrugs off B.C. legal challenge on wine ban appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Yelling vulgar slur at reporter not a crime says judge

  21-02-2018 02:00 via abbynews.com
  Judge rules ‘vulgar’ slur against reporter was not a public disturbanceThe post Yelling vulgar slur at reporter not a crime says judge appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Lawsuit seeks damages after Lower Mainland man recorded female employees in washroom

  21-02-2018 02:00 via abbynews.com
  Workers’ Compensation Board serves notices of claimThe post Lawsuit seeks damages after Lower Mainland man recorded female employees in washroom appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Top 10 B.C. budget highlights

  21-02-2018 01:10 via abbynews.com
  The NDP is focusing on childcare, affordable housing and speeding up the elimination of MSP premiumsThe post VIDEO: Top 10 B.C. budget highlights appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New airline connections coming from Qualicum Beach to Boundary Bay and Abbotsford - Parksville Qualicum Beach News

  21-02-2018 00:50 via pqbnews.com
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  New airline connections coming from Qualicum Beach to Boundary Bay and Abbotsford
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  Island Express Air is launching new daily flights from Qualicum Beach to Victoria, Boundary Bay and Abbotsford — and the Abbotsford-based airline also hopes to be flying to Bellingham, Wash., within a year. The new Qualicum Beach service starts Monday ...and more »
  
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• New group for parents of overdose victims launched by Langley mother

  21-02-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  There is a lack of long-term resources for grieving parentsThe post New group for parents of overdose victims launched by Langley mother appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Langley mom launches support group for parents of overdose victims

  21-02-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  There is a lack of long-term resources for grieving parentsThe post Langley mom launches support group for parents of overdose victims appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. BUDGET: Fare freeze, free travel for seniors on BC Ferries

  21-02-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  A complete fare freeze will be put into place on major routes, and fares will be rolled back on smaller routes by 15 per centThe post B.C. BUDGET: Fare freeze, free travel for seniors on BC Ferries appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC BUDGET: Fare freeze and free travel for seniors on BC Ferries

  21-02-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  A complete fare freeze will be put into place on major routes, and fares will be rolled back on smaller routes by 15 per centThe post BC BUDGET: Fare freeze and free travel for seniors on BC Ferries appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Hawks stun Gators on last-second three

  21-02-2018 00:10 via abbynews.com
  Mouat pulls off the upset, knocking off No. 3 Walnut Grove in quarter-finalsThe post VIDEO: Hawks stun Gators on last-second three appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. runner takes silver at Pan American cross-country championships

  21-02-2018 00:00 via abbynews.com
  Tyler Dozzi’s medal pushes U20 Team Canada to gold finishThe post B.C. runner takes silver at Pan American cross-country championships appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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