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• B.C. parrot sings along to Adele for National Bird Day

  04-05-2018 23:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Could Cosmo, a parrot at the Vancouver Aquarium, be the next viral sensation?The post B.C. parrot sings along to Adele for National Bird Day appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. RCMP assisting Toronto police to identify potential sexual assault victims

  04-05-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Taekwondo coach charged in Toronto for 13 sexual offences against a child.The post B.C. RCMP assisting Toronto police to identify potential sexual assault victims appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Port of Vancouver truck drivers to get first raise since 2014

  04-05-2018 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Pay was key issue in 2016 dispute when 2,000 truckers walked off the job for 28 daysThe post Port of Vancouver truck drivers to get first raise since 2014 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Waterfront Station to get $17-million upgrade

  04-05-2018 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Station to expand with new entrance, as well as escalators, staircases to be replacedThe post Waterfront Station to get $17-million upgrade appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Public hearings set for Vancouver, New Westminster cops in misconduct cases

  04-05-2018 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Allegations were made against Const. Mark Lobel, Const. Viet Hoang and Insp. John de Haas of the VPDThe post Public hearings set for Vancouver, New Westminster cops in misconduct cases appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Please note that the 10 a.m. Zumba class at MRC is cancelled this Sunday, May 6th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  04-05-2018 22:35 via twitter.com
  Please note that the 10 a.m. Zumba class at MRC is cancelled this Sunday, May 6th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
  
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• Valley Concert Society presents trio from Vetta Chamber Music

  04-05-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Concert on Saturday, May 5 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in AbbotsfordThe post Valley Concert Society presents trio from Vetta Chamber Music appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Bear spotted in Glen Mountain neighbourhood in Abbotsford

  04-05-2018 22:28 via abbynews.com
  
  Sighting took place Friday morning on St. Moritz WayThe post Bear spotted in Glen Mountain neighbourhood in Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Is this Abbotsford’s most under-appreciated park?

  04-05-2018 22:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Just minutes from downtown, Downes Bowl is criminally underused, reporter Tyler Olsen arguesThe post Is this Abbotsford’s most under-appreciated park? appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 19 train cars derail in Fraser Canyon

  04-05-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  CN Rail cars derail Thursday night, 16 kilometres north of Boston BarThe post 19 train cars derail in Fraser Canyon appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Rotary Club holds annual Wine and Beer Festival

  04-05-2018 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Event on Saturday, May 5 at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in AbbotsfordThe post Rotary Club holds annual Wine and Beer Festival appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. parents riled after son’s Halloween photos used in anti-SOGI speech

  04-05-2018 21:04 via abbynews.com
  
  Culture Guard’s Kari Simpson has been using a former student’s photo in presentations.The post B.C. parents riled after son’s Halloween photos used in anti-SOGI speech appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Local company to provide $100,000 over 10 years to Foundry Abbotsford

  04-05-2018 20:54 via abbynews.com
  
  Youth health and wellness centre due to open this springThe post Local company to provide $100,000 over 10 years to Foundry Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• The Smart Wash Rebate Program starts TODAY! bchydro.com/powersmart/res… @bchydro @FortisBC @Mission_BC… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  04-05-2018 20:51 via twitter.com
  The Smart Wash Rebate Program starts TODAY!bchydro.com/powersmart/res…@bchydro @FortisBC @Mission_BC… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Happy #StarWarsDay! https://t.co/0PNsKFHNjC

  04-05-2018 20:44 via twitter.com
  
  Happy #StarWarsDay! https://t.co/0PNsKFHNjC
  
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• Join Mayor Braun for breakfast and hear his State of the City address on Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:00 a.m. at the Tr… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  04-05-2018 20:43 via twitter.com
  Join Mayor Braun for breakfast and hear his State of the City address on Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:00 a.m. at the Tr… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• May the fourth be with you: B.C. company bakes up sweet treats

  04-05-2018 20:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Victoria’s Empire Donuts quickly sold out of their Star Wars themed itemsThe post May the fourth be with you: B.C. company bakes up sweet treats appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Some Canadian Starbucks shops to close for bias, inclusivity training

  04-05-2018 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Starbucks Canada president Michael Conway said sessions will will address implicit biasThe post Some Canadian Starbucks shops to close for bias, inclusivity training appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Come hang out at ARC and create a beautiful piece of art! Youth Art Escape is happening on Wednesday, May 23rd fr… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  04-05-2018 19:46 via twitter.com
  Come hang out at ARC and create a beautiful piece of art! Youth Art Escape is happening on Wednesday, May 23rd fr… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Spring into Fitness on Thursday, May 10th for Move for Health Day. We have 30 minute sample classes running at AR… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  04-05-2018 19:44 via twitter.com
  Spring into Fitness on Thursday, May 10th for Move for Health Day. We have 30 minute sample classes running at AR… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Hawaii lava evacuees wake to uncertain future

  04-05-2018 19:20 via abbynews.com
  
  63 evacuees and more than a dozen dogs and a dozen more cat are displacedThe post Hawaii lava evacuees wake to uncertain future appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Arctic ice melt, increased shipping endangers whales: study

  04-05-2018 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Predictions difficult due to increased ice floe melt, data provided by different models, expert saysThe post Arctic ice melt, increased shipping endangers whales: study appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford mosaic mural featured in upcoming book

  04-05-2018 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada 150 project brings together murals from around the countryThe post Abbotsford mosaic mural featured in upcoming book appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Whitecaps hope teen Alphonso Davies brings relief in Minnesota

  04-05-2018 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  At five-foot-11 and 160 pounds, Davies has grown physically from when he first joined the teamThe post Whitecaps hope teen Alphonso Davies brings relief in Minnesota appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Minister opens federal pay centre, says troubled Phoenix system improving

  04-05-2018 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Phoenix has caused so many snafus across the country with a backlog of 625,000 transactionsThe post Minister opens federal pay centre, says troubled Phoenix system improving appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• District to cap Quarry Rock hikers after locals faced with congestion

  04-05-2018 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  New parking rules coming to Deep Cove this summer, starting in MayThe post District to cap Quarry Rock hikers after locals faced with congestion appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Humpback whales spotted near White Rock pier

  04-05-2018 18:37 via abbynews.com
  
  Animals spend afternoon feeding in Strait of GeorgiaThe post VIDEO: Humpback whales spotted near White Rock pier appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Documentary looks at how Mennonite farming communities around the world respond to the environment

  04-05-2018 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Screening of Seven Points on Earth takes place Sunday, May 6 in AbbotsfordThe post Documentary looks at how Mennonite farming communities around the world respond to the environment appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• PHOTO: Nights of Music

  04-05-2018 17:18 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford schools present four evening performancesThe post PHOTO: Nights of Music appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Tensions brew between Tim Hortons franchisees and parent company

  04-05-2018 17:08 via abbynews.com
  
  U.S. Tim Hortons franchisee association sues parent company over contract clauseThe post Tensions brew between Tim Hortons franchisees and parent company appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Hike for Hospice raises funds for Holmberg House

  04-05-2018 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Event takes place Sunday, May 6 at Mill Lake ParkThe post Abbotsford Hike for Hospice raises funds for Holmberg House appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Nobel literature prize will not be awarded this year

  04-05-2018 16:54 via abbynews.com
  
  The prize will not be awarded due to sex-abuse allegations that have affected the public image of the Swedish Academy that selects the winnerThe post Nobel literature prize will not be awarded this year appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos tribute concert raises $428,000 for families affected by crash

  04-05-2018 16:48 via abbynews.com
  
  NHL players, Olympians and thousands of others attended the benefit concertThe post Humboldt Broncos tribute concert raises $428,000 for families affected by crash appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Hawaii volcano shoots lava into sky; evacuations ordered

  04-05-2018 16:19 via abbynews.com
  
  A volcano on the Big Island erupted Thursday sending lava shooting into the skyThe post Hawaii volcano shoots lava into sky; evacuations ordered appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Wanted: Pooches with personality and panache

  04-05-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Talent search for small dogs takes place Sunday in AbbotsfordThe post Wanted: Pooches with personality and panache appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Put down the phone, please, say children, experts

  04-05-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Infant Mental Health team launch awareness campaign aimed at parents’ phone addictionThe post VIDEO: Put down the phone, please, say children, experts appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Put down the phone, please, say children, experts

  04-05-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Infant Mental Health team launch awareness campaign aimed at parents’ phone addictionThe post Put down the phone, please, say children, experts appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Previously unknown Thomson painting found in Vernon

  04-05-2018 03:57 via abbynews.com
  
  They didn’t expect a previously unknown Tom Thomson painting to turn up in Vernon.The post Previously unknown Thomson painting found in Vernon appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Two years later: Most Syrian refugees settling well in B.C., report says

  04-05-2018 02:27 via abbynews.com
  
  More than 4,000 refugees arrived in the province from war-torn Syria in 2016The post Two years later: Most Syrian refugees settling well in B.C., report says appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters sign of water pollution: shellfish group

  04-05-2018 02:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Marsha Taylor, B.C. Centre for Disease Control epidemiologist, said norovirus contaminates foodsThe post Norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters sign of water pollution: shellfish group appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Pot plan proceeding apace, Trudeau insists, despite calls for delay

  04-05-2018 02:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Trudeau says the plan to make recreational pot legal by this summer will go ahead without delayThe post VIDEO: Pot plan proceeding apace, Trudeau insists, despite calls for delay appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. cities brace for possible drop in traffic fine revenue

  04-05-2018 01:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Province wants to discuss revenue-sharing agreement as traffic enforcement expected to improveThe post B.C. cities brace for possible drop in traffic fine revenue appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Tainted blood mini-series producer draws from personal experience

  04-05-2018 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Filming of Unspeakable wraps in Comox Valley FridayThe post Tainted blood mini-series producer draws from personal experience appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Golf challenge for MS expands to Chilliwack

  04-05-2018 01:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Man sets up golf tournament to raise awareness for multiple sclerosisThe post Golf challenge for MS expands to Chilliwack appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC Nurses Union president kicked out of union

  04-05-2018 01:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Gayle Duteil had been on administrative leave over ‘very serious allegations’The post BC Nurses Union president kicked out of union appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Central Valley Academy of Music hosts Honours Concert

  04-05-2018 00:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Event takes place Friday, May 4 at Emmanuel Church in AbbotsfordThe post Central Valley Academy of Music hosts Honours Concert appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Crash causes traffic disruption on Coquihalla

  04-05-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  An accident 60 kilometres south of Merritt has diverted northbound traffic to a single-laneThe post Crash causes traffic disruption on Coquihalla appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford fashion designer’s clothes worn at Coachella

  04-05-2018 00:23 via abbynews.com
  
  Casey Lamb started her fashion line at age 19The post Abbotsford fashion designer’s clothes worn at Coachella appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Artist releases autobiography with book launch at The Reach

  04-05-2018 00:21 via abbynews.com
  
  Myrtle Ann-Rempel of Abbotsford has written Brushstrokes of LifeThe post Artist releases autobiography with book launch at The Reach appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• U.S. states join call for end to newsprint tariff

  04-05-2018 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  American newspapers depend on Canadian paper, B.C. a large supplierThe post U.S. states join call for end to newsprint tariff appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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