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• Airline grounded after plane skids off Abbotsford runway during snowstorm

  28-02-2018 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  Transport Canada has suspended the airline's Operator Certificate "in the interest of public safety."
  
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• Former Black Press publisher honoured for industry contributions

  28-02-2018 23:00 via abbynews.com
  Don Kendall being honoured by community newspaper associationThe post Former Black Press publisher honoured for industry contributions appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Former Black Press publisher had a storied career

  28-02-2018 23:00 via abbynews.com
  Retired Penticton Western News publisher honoured for contributions to the industryThe post Former Black Press publisher had a storied career appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UPDATED: Abbotsford airline grounded after YXX accident was fined $30,000 last year

  28-02-2018 22:55 via abbynews.com
  Island Express Air had flown planes that hadn’t been maintained according to proper procedureThe post UPDATED: Abbotsford airline grounded after YXX accident was fined $30,000 last year appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford airline grounded following Friday accident at YXX

  28-02-2018 22:55 via abbynews.com
  Transport Canada says Island Express Air contravened federal regulationsThe post Abbotsford airline grounded following Friday accident at YXX appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• National honours for Cascades wrestling program

  28-02-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  UFV grapplers earn pair of gold and silver medals at U Sports championshipsThe post National honours for Cascades wrestling program appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. parents to get online assistance on cyberbullying

  28-02-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  Pink Shirt Day brings new fund to help protect kids from exploitationThe post B.C. parents to get online assistance on cyberbullying appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Vancouver, Canucks to host 2019 NHL entry draft

  28-02-2018 22:19 via abbynews.com
  Commissioner Bettman announces draft back in Canada for first time since 2009The post Vancouver, Canucks to host 2019 NHL entry draft appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Feds use $23M to expand multiculturalism

  28-02-2018 22:15 via abbynews.com
  Liberal government addresses issues of anti-immigrant sentiment and racism bubbling up at homeThe post Feds use $23M to expand multiculturalism appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Liberals vow to replace Phoenix pay system

  28-02-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  Federal employees rally in cities around the country todayThe post Liberals vow to replace Phoenix pay system appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• The City’s Engineering will be talking about Utilities until 3 pm today @shopsevenoaks. (Across from purdys) come s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  28-02-2018 21:50 via twitter.com
  The City’s Engineering will be talking about Utilities until 3 pm today @shopsevenoaks. (Across from purdys) come s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• .@MayorHenryBraun and City Staff visited the #CityStudioAbotsford civic engagement class to have an in-depth conver… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  28-02-2018 21:35 via twitter.com
  .@MayorHenryBraun and City Staff visited the #CityStudioAbotsford civic engagement class to have an in-depth conver… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• RCMP warn of disturbing phone calls being made to Lower Mainland women

  28-02-2018 21:15 via abbynews.com
  Police say male caller tells women he’s installed video cameras in their homes and threatens themThe post RCMP warn of disturbing phone calls being made to Lower Mainland women appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Stay connected with what's happening in #Abbotsford - View today's City Page ad bit.ly/2HRMcCT

  28-02-2018 20:45 via twitter.com
  Stay connected with what's happening in #Abbotsford - View today's City Page ad bit.ly/2HRMcCT
  
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• Yoga and meditation course latest target for anti-SOGI school trustee

  28-02-2018 20:28 via abbynews.com
  New course questioned by Chilliwack school trustee, despite similar content in classes for 15 yearsThe post Yoga and meditation course latest target for anti-SOGI school trustee appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford school board approves two-week spring break

  28-02-2018 20:14 via abbynews.com
  Decision comes after grievance from teachers’ unionThe post Abbotsford school board approves two-week spring break appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• No speed limit dip on North Parallel Road in Abbotsford

  28-02-2018 20:00 via abbynews.com
  Resident was concerned about visibility near hillThe post No speed limit dip on North Parallel Road in Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Weight loss, cryptocurrency fraud among BBB’s top 10 scams of 2017

  28-02-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  Better Business Bureau releases its best-of-the-worst in reported fraud last yearThe post Weight loss, cryptocurrency fraud among BBB’s top 10 scams of 2017 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Join us this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium to provide feedback on proposed compostable wast… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  28-02-2018 19:16 via twitter.com
  Join us this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium to provide feedback on proposed compostable wast… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• PHOTO: Live to Give

  28-02-2018 19:05 via abbynews.com
  Yale Secondary holds annual overnight fundraiserThe post PHOTO: Live to Give appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BCHL Today: Island division previews and West Kelowna’s Harrison commits to Michigan

  28-02-2018 19:00 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: Island division previews and West Kelowna’s Harrison commits to Michigan appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• A dozen dead rabbits found near B.C. sports facility

  28-02-2018 18:45 via abbynews.com
  Nanaimo Animal Control Services say they’ve alerted the BC SPCAThe post A dozen dead rabbits found near B.C. sports facility appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Black Press nominated for B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association awards

  28-02-2018 18:40 via abbynews.com
  The awards honour community newspaper and digital excellence across B.C. and YukonThe post Black Press nominated for B.C. & Yukon Community Newspapers Association awards appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Thirty-one workers in Newfoundland share $60-million lotto win

  28-02-2018 18:30 via abbynews.com
  The group of oil refinery co-workers bought the lucky Lotto Max ticket last weekThe post Thirty-one workers in Newfoundland share $60-million lotto win appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• A day later, Morneau defends his budget

  28-02-2018 18:30 via abbynews.com
  Minister fields complaints that plan doesn’t protect Canada enough from competitiveness threatsThe post A day later, Morneau defends his budget appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Anti-drug scare tactics won’t keep teens away, expert says

  28-02-2018 18:18 via abbynews.com
  Firefighters hope “F kNOw” campaign will help educate young peopleThe post Anti-drug scare tactics won’t keep teens away, expert says appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Gallery 7 Theatre presents Panic Squad improv group

  28-02-2018 17:03 via abbynews.com
  Comedy show on Friday, March 2 in AbbotsfordThe post Gallery 7 Theatre presents Panic Squad improv group appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Russia’s Olympic ban lifted after doping scandal

  28-02-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  Russia reinstated into Olympic movement despite two failed doping tests at Pyeongchang
  The post Russia’s Olympic ban lifted after doping scandal appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Loud, loving parrots at Vancouver sanctuary can stay for now

  28-02-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  A group of parrots awaiting adoption in Vancouver can stay put for now, after a lease on a warehouse full of the chattering birds was extended.The post Loud, loving parrots at Vancouver sanctuary can stay for now appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Minor hockey investigates after N-word allegedly used on B.C. ice

  28-02-2018 16:15 via abbynews.com
  Kamloops family files complaint about conduct of teenaged Salmon Arm hockey playerThe post Minor hockey investigates after N-word allegedly used on B.C. ice appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• India denies role in Atwal controversy; ‘baseless,’ says official

  28-02-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  India’s Ministry of External Affairs states the Indian government had no role in an attempted murderer being invitedThe post India denies role in Atwal controversy; ‘baseless,’ says official appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• DNA from clothing key to cold case rape trial

  28-02-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  James Allen Redden accused of assaulting woman at Abbotsford concert in 1991The post DNA from clothing key to cold case rape trial appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canadian program providing alcohol to heavy drinkers envied by Scotland

  28-02-2018 14:30 via abbynews.com
  It’s a radical treatment that provides daily doses of alcohol to people struggling with problem drinkingThe post Canadian program providing alcohol to heavy drinkers envied by Scotland appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ICYMI: MRC arena has re-opened and the ARC arena schedule is back to normal! Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

  28-02-2018 08:11 via twitter.com
  ICYMI: MRC arena has re-opened and the ARC arena schedule is back to normal! Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
  
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• Don't forget to wear PINK tomorrow for #PinkShirtDay! @pinkshirtday #NiceNeedsNoFilter #PinkItForward… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  28-02-2018 08:04 via twitter.com
  Don't forget to wear PINK tomorrow for #PinkShirtDay!@pinkshirtday #NiceNeedsNoFilter #PinkItForward… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Primetime Olympics coverage drops 7% from Sochi

  28-02-2018 03:30 via abbynews.com
  Numbers show spike in late-night viewership because of time difference in PyeongchangThe post Primetime Olympics coverage drops 7% from Sochi appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Overdose data policy may not comply with FOI law, expert says

  28-02-2018 02:52 via abbynews.com
  But B.C. Coroners likely ‘most transparent jurisdiction in the country,’ according to spokespersonThe post Overdose data policy may not comply with FOI law, expert says appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Federal budget fosters pharmacare, pot-based drugs

  28-02-2018 02:45 via abbynews.com
  Advisory council to come up with options on how to create a national pharmacare programThe post Federal budget fosters pharmacare, pot-based drugs appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• RCMP investigate after flagger hit by beer can

  28-02-2018 02:30 via abbynews.com
  The employee was struck in the head but his hard hat prevented serious injuryThe post RCMP investigate after flagger hit by beer can appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC is building the first new courthouse in 20 years in Abbotsford. A preferred proponent team has now been selected… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  28-02-2018 01:40 via twitter.com
  BC is building the first new courthouse in 20 years in Abbotsford. A preferred proponent team has now been selected… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• B.C. boy battles rare cancer as community rallies

  28-02-2018 01:30 via abbynews.com
  A parent’s worst nightmare: Community support building for seven-year-old Okanagan cancer victimThe post B.C. boy battles rare cancer as community rallies appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Put your phones away to enjoy dinner: UBC study

  28-02-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  Researchers find smartphones actually add to the boredom when eating out with friends and familyThe post Put your phones away to enjoy dinner: UBC study appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Gangster Jarrod Bacon mistakenly released from prison 16 months too early

  28-02-2018 00:35 via abbynews.com
  Red Scorpions member let out on statutory release last year due to mistake in filesThe post Gangster Jarrod Bacon mistakenly released from prison 16 months too early appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Body found near Victoria harbour

  28-02-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  Police and divers had been looking in the same area for a missing man earlier this monthThe post Body found near Victoria harbour appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Vancouver Island sheep gets loose and rams children

  28-02-2018 00:10 via abbynews.com
  Incident happened Tuesday south of NanaimoThe post Vancouver Island sheep gets loose and rams children appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. welcomes Ottawa’s help on rental housing construction

  28-02-2018 00:00 via abbynews.com
  Federal funds slow to arrive for child care, marijuana, Carole James saysThe post B.C. welcomes Ottawa’s help on rental housing construction appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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