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• Woodpeckers perform havoc-wreaking encore on B.C. arts centre

  02-03-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  The birds have been pecking holes in the side of the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre in the North Okanagan city of VernonThe post Woodpeckers perform havoc-wreaking encore on B.C. arts centre appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Trudeau sounds alarm bell as U.S. inches toward tariff war

  02-03-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  ‘Makes no sense’: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sounds alarm bell as U.S. inches toward tariff warThe post Trudeau sounds alarm bell as U.S. inches toward tariff war appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Future of Lower Mainland park in question as ownership transition hits snag

  02-03-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  Aldergrove Regional Park, a full square mile of land, straddles the Langley-Abbotsford borderThe post Future of Lower Mainland park in question as ownership transition hits snag appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Bettman: Calgary Flames’ financial situation ‘continues to deteriorate’

  02-03-2018 23:00 via abbynews.com
  Bettman says the Calgary Flames’ financial situation “continues to deteriorate” due to aging Scotiabank SaddledomeThe post Bettman: Calgary Flames’ financial situation ‘continues to deteriorate’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: B.C. MP Randeep Sarai speaks out for the first time since Atwal controversy

  02-03-2018 22:43 via abbynews.com
  ‘I didn’t invite the person,’ he said of Jaspal AtwalThe post EXCLUSIVE: B.C. MP Randeep Sarai speaks out for the first time since Atwal controversy appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Vancouver Park Board appeals court loss over animals in captivity at aquarium

  02-03-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  The Vancouver Park Board is appealing a court decision that determined it didn’t have the authority to ban whales, dolphins and porpoises at the city’s aquarium.The post Vancouver Park Board appeals court loss over animals in captivity at aquarium appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. school assignment deemed racist on social media

  02-03-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  An assignment taken home by a Grade 4 Kelowna student has sparked a heated online conversationThe post B.C. school assignment deemed racist on social media appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 21 retirement homes in B.C. now ‘owned’ by Chinese government

  02-03-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  China has seized the Anbang Insurance Group — the parent company of 21 senior living homes in B.C.The post 21 retirement homes in B.C. now ‘owned’ by Chinese government appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford family holds fifth annual Children’s Hospital fundraiser

  02-03-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  Share a Smile event takes place March 17 in SurreyThe post Abbotsford family holds fifth annual Children’s Hospital fundraiser appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Tougher penalties for distracted drivers in B.C.

  02-03-2018 21:30 via abbynews.com
  New measures begin this month to combat distracted driving in the provinceThe post Tougher penalties for distracted drivers in B.C. appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Conservationists want emergency order to save killer whales

  02-03-2018 21:30 via abbynews.com
  Several groups, such as Ecojustice and David Suzuki Foundation, sent petition to fisheries ministerThe post Conservationists want emergency order to save killer whales appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford man charged after police seize “Zombie Killer” machete, brass knuckles and wig

  02-03-2018 21:13 via abbynews.com
  Warrant had been issued for Albert Fontaine on kidnapping charges from PentictonThe post Abbotsford man charged after police seize “Zombie Killer” machete, brass knuckles and wig appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• You can help shape the future of downtown #Abbotsford. Survey available at abbotsford.ca/hdnpsurvey #Plan200K… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  02-03-2018 21:06 via twitter.com
  You can help shape the future of downtown #Abbotsford. Survey available at abbotsford.ca/hdnpsurvey #Plan200K… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Read the @abbynews coverage on the #Plan200K popup location that was open through the month of February. For more o… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  02-03-2018 21:04 via twitter.com
  Read the @abbynews coverage on the #Plan200K popup location that was open through the month of February. For more o… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Pair of speed skating events invading Abbotsford this month

  02-03-2018 21:00 via abbynews.com
  Short Track Provincials, CanWest Championships coming to town in MarchThe post Pair of speed skating events invading Abbotsford this month appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. moose snaps roadside selfie

  02-03-2018 21:00 via abbynews.com
  BC Highway Wildlife Cam captures moose selfie and so much moreThe post B.C. moose snaps roadside selfie appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Racial diversity needed in medical textbooks: study

  02-03-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  Researchers looked at more than 4,000 images in four widely medical textbooksThe post Racial diversity needed in medical textbooks: study appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Delays slow B.C.’s promised plan to reduce poverty: minister

  02-03-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  Plans to table legislation this spring delayed to the fallThe post Delays slow B.C.’s promised plan to reduce poverty: minister appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UBCIC adds voice to concerns of pipeline ‘man camps’

  02-03-2018 20:20 via abbynews.com
  Critics say the ‘hyper-masculine’ camps increase risks of violence against womenThe post UBCIC adds voice to concerns of pipeline ‘man camps’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Threat made to Peachland mayor removed from Facebook

  02-03-2018 20:19 via abbynews.com
  Mayor Cindy Fortin said she contacted the RCMP after the comment was madeThe post Threat made to Peachland mayor removed from Facebook appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. mayor says threat to light her house on fire ‘crossed a line’

  02-03-2018 20:19 via abbynews.com
  Peachland’s Mayor Cindy Fortin said she contacted the RCMP after the comment was madeThe post B.C. mayor says threat to light her house on fire ‘crossed a line’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Upcoming Council Meetings: March 5: 3pm Executive Committee and 7pm Public Hearing and Regular Council. March 12:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  02-03-2018 20:13 via twitter.com
  Upcoming Council Meetings:March 5: 3pm Executive Committee and 7pm Public Hearing and Regular Council.March 12:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Don’t post about school threats online, call police: RCMP

  02-03-2018 20:00 via abbynews.com
  RCMP say there is no threat or danger and have spoken to youth who caused the situationThe post Don’t post about school threats online, call police: RCMP appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Home sales in Vancouver fall 9% in February

  02-03-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver blames rising interest rates, stricter mortgage requirementsThe post Home sales in Vancouver fall 9% in February appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• All of Prince Rupert on backup power after avalanche causes outage

  02-03-2018 18:00 via abbynews.com
  The coastal city will be on a backup generator until BC Hydro can make repairsThe post All of Prince Rupert on backup power after avalanche causes outage appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. woman fined for living in late mother’s condo because she’s too young

  02-03-2018 17:34 via globalnews.ca
  Coralee is now living in a trailer and is not sure what to do. The apartment is currently sitting empty.
  
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• Car plunges 25 feet from East Vancouver parkade

  02-03-2018 17:30 via abbynews.com
  Police said a 79-year-old man was badly hurt after driving his car through a fenceThe post Car plunges 25 feet from East Vancouver parkade appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• SLICE OF LIFE: March 2 to 9

  02-03-2018 17:00 via abbynews.com
  This is a list of some of the activities in Abbotsford over the next weekThe post SLICE OF LIFE: March 2 to 9 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Feature Friday: The rats have moved in

  02-03-2018 17:00 via abbynews.com
  Destructive rodents have hitchhiked across the Interior from Lower MainlandThe post Feature Friday: The rats have moved in appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Richmond RCMP seek man who kicked librarian

  02-03-2018 16:40 via abbynews.com
  Physical altercation was caught on camera in a video uploaded to YouTubeThe post VIDEO: Richmond RCMP seek man who kicked librarian appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• W.J. Mouat’s Frenette joins SFU football

  02-03-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  Grade 12 student suiting up for the Clan in the fallThe post W.J. Mouat’s Frenette joins SFU football appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Federal budget details slower than expected trickle of infrastructure money

  02-03-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  New figures in this week’s federal budget suggest billions of dollars from the Liberal government’s vaunted infrastructure program now won’t be spentThe post Federal budget details slower than expected trickle of infrastructure money appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Economy expands 1.7% in fourth quarter of 2017

  02-03-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  Economy expands 1.7% in fourth quarter of 2017 to cap off year of 3% growthThe post Economy expands 1.7% in fourth quarter of 2017 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• City to spend $1.7 million to renovate city hall, APD headquarters

  02-03-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  Changes will improve customer service, says City of AbbotsfordThe post City to spend $1.7 million to renovate city hall, APD headquarters appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Semifinals set for BC girls high school championships

  02-03-2018 06:30 via abbynews.com
  Dozen teams remain in the hunt for three provincial basketball banners at Langley Events CentreThe post Semifinals set for BC girls high school championships appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Thank you to our patrons for your patience. The MRC Arena has reopened: abbotsford.ca/Assets/2014+Ab… For more informa… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  02-03-2018 05:09 via twitter.com
  Thank you to our patrons for your patience.The MRC Arena has reopened: abbotsford.ca/Assets/2014+Ab… For more informa… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Edmonton hostage taker eligible for release

  02-03-2018 02:45 via abbynews.com
  Patrick Clayton was given an 11-year sentence and granted day parole in 2015The post Edmonton hostage taker eligible for release appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• We enjoy learning from our @CityStudioVan partners! The first cohort of #CityStudioAbbotsford students are currentl… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  02-03-2018 01:37 via twitter.com
  We enjoy learning from our @CityStudioVan partners! The first cohort of #CityStudioAbbotsford students are currentl… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Critics urge Ottawa to clear backlog of disabled veterans

  02-03-2018 01:18 via abbynews.com
  Some fear money from this year’s federal budget won’t be enough to help Veterans Affairs CanadaThe post Critics urge Ottawa to clear backlog of disabled veterans appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Welfare woes: trying to stem the ‘cheque effect’

  02-03-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  Victoria police chief suggests staggering welfare payments, others say solution not that simpleThe post Welfare woes: trying to stem the ‘cheque effect’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New public school funding model could be in place by 2019, says ministry of education

  02-03-2018 00:59 via abbynews.com
  Review panel appointed by Rob Fleming to change how schools receive public fundingThe post New public school funding model could be in place by 2019, says ministry of education appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Team from Abbotsford takes second spot in Mind Grind competition

  02-03-2018 00:26 via abbynews.com
  Trivia-based contest held Saturday at Sevenoaks Shopping CentreThe post Team from Abbotsford takes second spot in Mind Grind competition appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Police seek witnesses to arson at home under construction

  02-03-2018 00:18 via abbynews.com
  Incident occurred Feb. 16 on Auguston Parkway NorthThe post Abbotsford Police seek witnesses to arson at home under construction appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• WATCH: UFV opens doors for all to try trades and tech tools

  02-03-2018 00:13 via abbynews.com
  Public invited to try out welding, robotics and more at Chilliwack campusThe post WATCH: UFV opens doors for all to try trades and tech tools appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford cops set to make Polar Plunge

  02-03-2018 00:11 via abbynews.com
  Event raises money for Special Olympics BCThe post Abbotsford cops set to make Polar Plunge appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. Hydro rate freeze refused, rate goes up 3% in April

  02-03-2018 00:00 via abbynews.com
  Utility a ‘financial mess,’ Energy Minister Michelle Mungall saysThe post B.C. Hydro rate freeze refused, rate goes up 3% in April appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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