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• Metro mayors to get new transit funding tool

  07-05-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. giving TransLink board authority for development chargesThe post Metro mayors to get new transit funding tool appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Another human foot washes up off Vancouver Island

  07-05-2018 23:10 via abbynews.com
  
  RCMP and B.C. Coroners Service investigating after discovery on Gabriola IslandThe post Another human foot washes up off Vancouver Island appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Assault charge laid against B.C. RCMP officer

  07-05-2018 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Prosecution Service approved assault charge against Const. Geory PennerThe post Assault charge laid against B.C. RCMP officer appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. Olympian Georgia Simmerling retires from ski cross

  07-05-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  She will continue cycling after helping Canada win Olympic bronze in team pursuit in 2016The post B.C. Olympian Georgia Simmerling retires from ski cross appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• No municipal break for B.C. health care payroll tax

  07-05-2018 22:29 via abbynews.com
  
  Non-profits, school districts, universities still being considered, Carole James saysThe post No municipal break for B.C. health care payroll tax appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Southern B.C. flooding victims asked to check in safe on Facebook

  07-05-2018 22:28 via abbynews.com
  
  The Safety Check Facebook feature activated for many in southern B.C.The post Southern B.C. flooding victims asked to check in safe on Facebook appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• How many bears live on Sumas Mountain?

  07-05-2018 22:27 via abbynews.com
  
  And can a bear cross the Fraser? We answer some bruin questions after Saturday’s tree rescue.The post How many bears live on Sumas Mountain? appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. filmmaker receives non-binary birth certificate

  07-05-2018 22:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Gender-neutral birth certificates are currently available in Newfoundland and Labrador and in the Northwest TerritoriesThe post B.C. filmmaker receives non-binary birth certificate appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New national emergency alert system fails first test

  07-05-2018 22:10 via abbynews.com
  
  It’s expected to roll out in British Columbia and Alberta on WednesdayThe post New national emergency alert system fails first test appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Charges in case of Surrey man shot dead in front of his wife in 2011

  07-05-2018 22:09 via abbynews.com
  
  Manbir Kajla, 30, was gunned down after fender-bender crashThe post Charges in case of Surrey man shot dead in front of his wife in 2011 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Whistler skier narrowly avoids mama bear and cubs

  07-05-2018 21:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Jamie Stein didn’t realize he was skiing right between the familyThe post VIDEO: Whistler skier narrowly avoids mama bear and cubs appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘It’s not on’ distracted driver defence fails to sway B.C. judge

  07-05-2018 21:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Man ticketed for using an electronic device while driving, despite it not being in use.The post ‘It’s not on’ distracted driver defence fails to sway B.C. judge appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Taxpayers’ group seeks standing in pipeline, carbon tax legal battles

  07-05-2018 20:55 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. has asked province’s top court to affirm its right to protect itself from spill threatThe post Taxpayers’ group seeks standing in pipeline, carbon tax legal battles appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• On Lions’ turf, Lower Mainland kids find outlet for energy at special flag-football tourney

  07-05-2018 20:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Teams from Surrey, Abbotsford and elsewhere at event held Saturday at CFL team’s practice facilityThe post On Lions’ turf, Lower Mainland kids find outlet for energy at special flag-football tourney appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• WORLD CUP: Sun never sets in a St. Petersburg summer

  07-05-2018 20:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Read up on one of Russia’s 11 host cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, starting June 14The post WORLD CUP: Sun never sets in a St. Petersburg summer appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Join us at an upcoming Open House regarding single detached housing in #Abbotsford Neighbourhoods! https://t.co/PTBj0TIgaR

  07-05-2018 20:50 via twitter.com
  
  Join us at an upcoming Open House regarding single detached housing in #Abbotsford Neighbourhoods! https://t.co/PTBj0TIgaR
  
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• Death row Canadian’s father breaks silence weeks before dying

  07-05-2018 20:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Ronald Smith has been in U.S. prison for 35 years. His dad recently died after finally speaking outThe post Death row Canadian’s father breaks silence weeks before dying appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Gold at ‘Olympics of Beer’ for Abbotsford brewery

  07-05-2018 20:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Ravens Brewing claims gold at the 2018 World Beer Cup for its Corvus Lingonberry Line GoseThe post Gold at ‘Olympics of Beer’ for Abbotsford brewery appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Man facing charges after throwing furniture out of Vancouver high-rise

  07-05-2018 20:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Police say he was throwing furniture out of 19th floor window in the West End neighbourhoodThe post VIDEO: Man facing charges after throwing furniture out of Vancouver high-rise appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Man charged after throwing furniture out of Vancouver high-rise

  07-05-2018 20:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Police say he was throwing furniture out of 19th floor window in the West End neighbourhoodThe post VIDEO: Man charged after throwing furniture out of Vancouver high-rise appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Flooding closes Highway 8 near Merritt

  07-05-2018 19:58 via abbynews.com
  
  Water has rushed over the 10-mile bridge near MerrittThe post Flooding closes Highway 8 near Merritt appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• DYK - Water Restrictions are in place and we are currently at Stage 1. Find out more here:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  07-05-2018 19:32 via twitter.com
  DYK - Water Restrictions are in place and we are currently at Stage 1. Find out more here:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• ZOOLOGY!! This fun new class is for children who want to explore the world of animals through a variety of activi… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  07-05-2018 19:30 via twitter.com
  ZOOLOGY!! This fun new class is for children who want to explore the world of animals through a variety of activi… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Check out the construction details for Gardner Park that will be happening between June 15th - October 15th, 2018.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  07-05-2018 19:28 via twitter.com
  Check out the construction details for Gardner Park that will be happening between June 15th - October 15th, 2018.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Abbotsford City Council meets tonight at 7:00 p.m. Catch the live stream here: civic.neulion.com/cityofabbotsfo…… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  07-05-2018 19:25 via twitter.com
  Abbotsford City Council meets tonight at 7:00 p.m.Catch the live stream here: civic.neulion.com/cityofabbotsfo…… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• It's Emergency Preparedness Week! Do you need an Emergency Kit? They will be available today at Abbotsford Recr… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  07-05-2018 19:23 via twitter.com
  It's Emergency Preparedness Week! Do you need an Emergency Kit? They will be available today at Abbotsford Recr… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• VIDEO: Abbotsford Farm and Country Market returns for 2018

  07-05-2018 19:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Market set to run every Saturday until DecemberThe post VIDEO: Abbotsford Farm and Country Market returns for 2018 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. Indigenous leaders head to Texas to urge investors to drop pipeline project

  07-05-2018 19:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Chiefs plan to attend a Kinder Morgan investors meeting in Houston for a last-ditch appealThe post B.C. Indigenous leaders head to Texas to urge investors to drop pipeline project appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• First comes love, then comes marriage? Maybe not, says poll

  07-05-2018 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Surgey suggests slightly more than half of Canadians don’t think getting hitched is importantThe post First comes love, then comes marriage? Maybe not, says poll appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. and Alberta cellphones will light up Wednesday with emergency test signal

  07-05-2018 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Mobile devices across Canada will be buzzing a little more than usual this week as emergency management officials test the new nationwide public alerting system.The post B.C. and Alberta cellphones will light up Wednesday with emergency test signal appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘We’re quite frustrated:’ Red tape threatens growing Arctic space industry

  07-05-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Years of federal bureaucratic delays may cost the North millions of dollars of investment in an emerging high-tech industryThe post ‘We’re quite frustrated:’ Red tape threatens growing Arctic space industry appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. high school students who suffered in silence now helping others

  07-05-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Joshua Ramon and Stephanie Barrantes speak about mental health to kids in elementary schoolThe post B.C. high school students who suffered in silence now helping others appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Child taken to hospital after falling out window of Abbotsford home

  07-05-2018 16:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Police are reminding parents to keep windows locked and secureThe post Child taken to hospital after falling out window of Abbotsford home appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Join us this morning at 10:00 a.m. at RIdgeview Park! walkabbotsford.ca #WalkAbbotsford https://t.co/JeHoXQsxpd

  07-05-2018 16:01 via twitter.com
  
  Join us this morning at 10:00 a.m. at RIdgeview Park!walkabbotsford.ca#WalkAbbotsford https://t.co/JeHoXQsxpd
  
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• Stage 4 cancer patient accuses Chilliwack doctor of missing diagnosis

  07-05-2018 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Physician in question failed licensing exams five times in six years; numerous patient complaintsThe post Stage 4 cancer patient accuses Chilliwack doctor of missing diagnosis appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Modernize and reform RCMP’s culture, Trudeau government tells new top Mountie

  07-05-2018 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Modernize and reform RCMP’s culture, Trudeau government tells new top MountieThe post Modernize and reform RCMP’s culture, Trudeau government tells new top Mountie appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Hawaii volcano destroys dozens of homes, forces evacuations

  07-05-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Scientists reported lava spewing more than 200 feet into the air in Hawaii’s recent Kilauea volcanic eruptionThe post Hawaii volcano destroys dozens of homes, forces evacuations appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• City of Abbotsford suing over Ledgeview clubhouse fire

  07-05-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Lawsuit filed day before statute of limitations was to expireThe post City of Abbotsford suing over Ledgeview clubhouse fire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• FREE SWIM LESSONS this Wednesday, May 9th at MRC! All levels are available from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Please speak wit… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  07-05-2018 01:45 via twitter.com
  FREE SWIM LESSONS this Wednesday, May 9th at MRC!All levels are available from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.Please speak wit… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Third person dies as a result of destructive wind storm in Ontario

  07-05-2018 01:15 via abbynews.com
  
  The men were servicing trees in Milton, Ont.The post Third person dies as a result of destructive wind storm in Ontario appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• More homes under evacuation order as floods continue near Merritt

  07-05-2018 00:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Lower Nicola Mobile Home Park, four homes under evacuation orderThe post More homes under evacuation order as floods continue near Merritt appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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