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• No more mandatory counselling for man convicted of perjury in Air India bombing

  14-05-2018 23:37 via abbynews.com
  
  But other parole conditions still applyThe post No more mandatory counselling for man convicted of perjury in Air India bombing appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Opposition leader calls for ‘flipping tax’ on condo capital gains

  14-05-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Liberals say it’s better than NDP speculation taxThe post Opposition leader calls for ‘flipping tax’ on condo capital gains appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Victims of ‘devastating’ floods get provincial financial aid

  14-05-2018 22:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Disaster Financial Assistance is now available for eligible British Columbians affected by floodingThe post Victims of ‘devastating’ floods get provincial financial aid appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• The annual @RunforWater is happening May 27th at Mill Lake Park. See below for expected road closures.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  14-05-2018 22:27 via twitter.com
  The annual @RunforWater is happening May 27th at Mill Lake Park.See below for expected road closures.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Thank you #Abbotsford for booking tickets to the 2018 Mayor's Breakfast with @MayorHenryBraun. The event is officially SOLD OUT!

  14-05-2018 22:22 via twitter.com
  Thank you #Abbotsford for booking tickets to the 2018 Mayor's Breakfast with @MayorHenryBraun.The event is officially SOLD OUT!
  
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• BC Ferries adds extra sailings ahead of Victoria Day weekend

  14-05-2018 22:15 via abbynews.com
  Thursday and Friday expected to be busiest travel days, majority of traffic running out of Tsawwassen, Horseshoe BayThe post BC Ferries adds extra sailings ahead of Victoria Day weekend appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• PHOTO: Mother’s Day Breakfast

  14-05-2018 21:39 via abbynews.com
  
  Annual event held Sunday at Jubilee Hall in AbbotsfordThe post PHOTO: Mother’s Day Breakfast appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Video: B.C. canines crowned for saving owner’s life

  14-05-2018 21:38 via abbynews.com
  
  One-year-later Matthew Smith is still recovering, in Campbell RiverThe post Video: B.C. canines crowned for saving owner’s life appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• PHOTO: Mother’s Day salmon release

  14-05-2018 21:34 via abbynews.com
  
  Event on Sunday released 10,000 coho fry into Stoney Creek in AbbotsfordThe post PHOTO: Mother’s Day salmon release appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• PHOTO: Royal Tea for Royalty

  14-05-2018 21:32 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford Gogos held fundraiser on SaturdayThe post PHOTO: Royal Tea for Royalty appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• PHOTO: Sikh Pioneer Ride

  14-05-2018 21:29 via abbynews.com
  
  Event held Sunday in Abbotsford honoured Sikh pioneersThe post PHOTO: Sikh Pioneer Ride appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘Construction error’ knocks water out at Abbotsford school

  14-05-2018 21:28 via abbynews.com
  
  Upper Sumas elementary closed after school left with no tap or toilet waterThe post ‘Construction error’ knocks water out at Abbotsford school appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Prepare now for Highway 3 to close when river rises

  14-05-2018 21:09 via abbynews.com
  
  Officials are urging residents on evac alerts that have mobility/health issues to self evacuateThe post Prepare now for Highway 3 to close when river rises appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Ladies Day at the Ridgedale Rod and Gun Club

  14-05-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Women get a chance to fire away at Abbotsford rangeThe post VIDEO: Ladies Day at the Ridgedale Rod and Gun Club appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• We hope you'll be joining us tomorrow as we walk Mill Lake! walkabbotsford.ca https://t.co/QxaaeeKrI6

  14-05-2018 20:25 via twitter.com
  
  We hope you'll be joining us tomorrow as we walk Mill Lake!walkabbotsford.ca https://t.co/QxaaeeKrI6
  
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• UPDATED: Kennedy Stewart pleads guilty after he, Elizabeth May charged in pipeline case

  14-05-2018 19:35 via abbynews.com
  
  The Burnaby-South MP was given a $500 fineThe post UPDATED: Kennedy Stewart pleads guilty after he, Elizabeth May charged in pipeline case appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Comedian Joe Rogan brings Strange Times Tour to B.C.

  14-05-2018 19:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Show on Friday, Aug. 24 at Abbotsford CentreThe post Comedian Joe Rogan brings Strange Times Tour to B.C. appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Delta railway injury caused by inadequate safety training, says safety board

  14-05-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The December 2016 incident saw a worker seriously injured while removing snow from the trackThe post Delta railway injury caused by inadequate safety training, says safety board appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canadian ‘Superman’ star Margot Kidder dead at 69

  14-05-2018 19:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Actress had played Lois Lane opposite Christoper ReeveThe post Canadian ‘Superman’ star Margot Kidder dead at 69 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Salmon virus found in farmed salmon linked to disease in B.C. chinook

  14-05-2018 18:55 via abbynews.com
  
  New research by Pacific Salmon Foundation shows a strain of the virus may be affecting wild salmonThe post Salmon virus found in farmed salmon linked to disease in B.C. chinook appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Please note that the spray park at Spud Murphy park will be closed for cleaning and maintenance. We apologize for… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  14-05-2018 18:53 via twitter.com
  Please note that the spray park at Spud Murphy park will be closed for cleaning and maintenance.We apologize for… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• COLUMN: Building a coastal refinery in B.C. is just ‘common sense’

  14-05-2018 18:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Coastal refineries would also protect our oceans, writes Black Press chairman David BlackThe post COLUMN: Building a coastal refinery in B.C. is just ‘common sense’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Potentially hazardous mould found in Canadian warship

  14-05-2018 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The military officer in charge of naval engineering says the health of sailors remains the navy’s top priorityThe post Potentially hazardous mould found in Canadian warship appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Richmond woman killed in head on crash with Surrey semi driver in Blaine

  14-05-2018 18:20 via abbynews.com
  
  The woman’s Honda Accord crossed the centre lineThe post Richmond woman killed in head on crash with Surrey semi driver in Blaine appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. home prices virtually unchanged in April: report

  14-05-2018 18:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Real estate association says prices rose by just 0.2 per cent compared to same time last yearThe post B.C. home prices virtually unchanged in April: report appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Be the next Top Chef! Youth Chefs starts on Tuesday, May 15th at ARC. Ages 13 - 16 Barcode 332123… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  14-05-2018 18:15 via twitter.com
  Be the next Top Chef! Youth Chefs starts on Tuesday, May 15th at ARC. Ages 13 - 16Barcode 332123… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Dozens killed in Gaza as US Embassy opens in Jerusalem

  14-05-2018 18:10 via abbynews.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump the embassy opening a ‘great day for Israel’The post Dozens killed in Gaza as US Embassy opens in Jerusalem appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Painter electrocuted on Sunday afternoon

  14-05-2018 18:04 via abbynews.com
  
  Boom collides with live power lines, power outages occur following incidentThe post Painter electrocuted on Sunday afternoon appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Join Mayor Braun for breakfast and hear his State of the City address on Wednesday, May 23rd.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  14-05-2018 17:30 via twitter.com
  Join Mayor Braun for breakfast and hear his State of the City address on Wednesday, May 23rd.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• VIDEO: Drive-by shooting in Abbotsford

  14-05-2018 17:13 via abbynews.com
  
  Shots fired shortly after midnightThe post VIDEO: Drive-by shooting in Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Teen rescued after falling into Coquitlam waterfall

  14-05-2018 17:05 via abbynews.com
  
  He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuriesThe post VIDEO: Teen rescued after falling into Coquitlam waterfall appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Police investigating shots fired in Abbotsford

  14-05-2018 17:02 via globalnews.ca
  Police say there were no injuries.
  
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• Powerful storms kill at least 40 across northern India

  14-05-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Meteorological officials say winds reached up to 109 kilometers per hour Sunday, blowing down trees and power lines and demolishing homesThe post Powerful storms kill at least 40 across northern India appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Heavy police presence at Langley accident scene

  14-05-2018 16:20 via abbynews.com
  
  One taken into custodyThe post VIDEO: Heavy police presence at Langley accident scene appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Unseasonable heat melts heavy snowpacks in B.C., making more floods likely

  14-05-2018 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in British Columbia’s Southern InteriorThe post Unseasonable heat melts heavy snowpacks in B.C., making more floods likely appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Gallery 7 theatre presents Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

  14-05-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Production starts Friday, May 18 at Matsqui Auditorium in AbbotsfordThe post Gallery 7 theatre presents Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Barn fire in Bradner

  14-05-2018 07:30 via abbynews.com
  
  No animals perish in evening fireThe post VIDEO: Barn fire in Bradner appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Four goals from captain Calverley as Chilliwack beats Ottawa at RBC Cup

  14-05-2018 06:15 via abbynews.com
  
  The Chilliwack Chiefs got into the win column with a 4-3 overtime triumph Sunday at Prospera Centre.The post Four goals from captain Calverley as Chilliwack beats Ottawa at RBC Cup appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Evacuation alerts expanded in Similkameen

  14-05-2018 06:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Unexpected rise in river prompts new alertsThe post Evacuation alerts expanded in Similkameen appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Public safety minister promises long term help for flooded Boundary region

  14-05-2018 05:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Farnworth took a helicopter tour of the area Sunday.The post VIDEO: Public safety minister promises long term help for flooded Boundary region appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canada finishes fifth at world rugby stop in B.C.

  14-05-2018 05:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The Canadian women move up to fourth place overall with one tournament to go at World Rugby Women’s Sevens SeriesThe post Canada finishes fifth at world rugby stop in B.C. appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Police looking for man swept away in Squamish River

  14-05-2018 04:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Man fell backwards into the river on SundayThe post Police looking for man swept away in Squamish River appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: B.C. girl sings with P!nk at Vancouver show

  14-05-2018 02:45 via abbynews.com
  
  12-year-old Victoria Anthony sang ‘Perfect’ at Rogers ArenaThe post VIDEO: B.C. girl sings with P!nk at Vancouver show appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Wenatchee Wild overcome shaky start to beat Steinbach Pistons

  14-05-2018 01:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Down 2-0 six minutes into their second RBC Cup match, the BCHL champs roared back for a 4-3 win.The post Wenatchee Wild overcome shaky start to beat Steinbach Pistons appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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