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• The City of Abbotsford is issuing an alert for the unprotected area north of the CN Railway in Glen Valley. This i… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-05-2018 23:53 via twitter.com
  The City of Abbotsford is issuing an alert for the unprotected area north of the CN Railway in Glen Valley.This i… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• B.C. fires back in escalating Trans Mountain pipeline battle

  16-05-2018 23:45 via abbynews.com
  
  John Horgan, Andrew Wilkinson spar over pipeline on Fraser flood tourThe post B.C. fires back in escalating Trans Mountain pipeline battle appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Flooding plagues residents of Merritt

  16-05-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Highway 8 has reopened but many remain out of their home in MerrittThe post Flooding plagues residents of Merritt appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Michigan State agrees to pay $500M to settle Nassar claims with 332 victims

  16-05-2018 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  $425 million would be paid to current claimants, $75 million to be set aside for any future claimsThe post Michigan State agrees to pay $500M to settle Nassar claims with 332 victims appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fraser Valley Regional Library adds 21 new ukuleles to its playground

  16-05-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Visitors welcome to take out and try one of the little stringed instrumentsThe post Fraser Valley Regional Library adds 21 new ukuleles to its playground appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Former B.C. mayor’s trial pushed back with possibility of more accusers

  16-05-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Luke Strimbold’s sex assault trial has been delayed after the RCMP said there may be more victimsThe post Former B.C. mayor’s trial pushed back with possibility of more accusers appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Construction of LNG Canada plant still on hold

  16-05-2018 21:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Construction will only begin following a positive final investment decisionThe post Construction of LNG Canada plant still on hold appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Coyote put down after four-year-old boy attacked

  16-05-2018 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The child had been playing in Burnaby on Tuesday eveningThe post Coyote put down after four-year-old boy attacked appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. Mountie won’t be charged after robbery suspect shot

  16-05-2018 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Prosecution Service determines that evidence in 2015 Salmon Arm shooting doesn’t justify chargesThe post B.C. Mountie won’t be charged after robbery suspect shot appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• WATCH: Single mom from B.C. gives the gift of family to man from Spain

  16-05-2018 20:40 via abbynews.com
  
  On May 1, Kara Erickson gave birth to Josep Cañadas’s baby girl, CloeThe post WATCH: Single mom from B.C. gives the gift of family to man from Spain appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford not yet in danger of major 2018 flood: mayor

  16-05-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Water not forecast to threaten dike protections, but city keeping eye on situationThe post Abbotsford not yet in danger of major 2018 flood: mayor appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Kootenay-Boundary region requests military assistance in flooding relief

  16-05-2018 20:15 via abbynews.com
  
  The political request came Tuesday nightThe post Kootenay-Boundary region requests military assistance in flooding relief appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Talks break down between Canadian Lacrosse Association, national teams

  16-05-2018 19:57 via abbynews.com
  
  CLA’s decision to not negotiate with the players’ association has frustrated many NLTPA membersThe post Talks break down between Canadian Lacrosse Association, national teams appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. hotel says Expedia cost them customers

  16-05-2018 19:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver Island couple receives ‘overwhelming’ support from community, other businessesThe post B.C. hotel says Expedia cost them customers appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Feces-flinging woman attacks Langley Tim Hortons staff

  16-05-2018 19:36 via abbynews.com
  
  RCMP arrested the woman after the incident.The post Feces-flinging woman attacks Langley Tim Hortons staff appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Cascades baseball comes up short in CCBC title game

  16-05-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  UFV falls to Okanagan Coyotes in Sunday’s championshipThe post Cascades baseball comes up short in CCBC title game appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Truxpo 2018 in Abbotsford

  16-05-2018 19:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Highlights from the annual event celebrating trucking and transportationThe post VIDEO: Truxpo 2018 in Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Make sure your name is on the voter list so that you can participate in the municipal elections this October.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-05-2018 18:15 via twitter.com
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• Mother of missing Victoria man pleads for help in Chilliwack

  16-05-2018 18:07 via abbynews.com
  
  Yannick Myers not seen by family or friends since summer 2017The post Mother of missing Victoria man pleads for help in Chilliwack appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 53-year-old Abbotsford man in need of medical treatment missing

  16-05-2018 17:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Perry Morris Butler has been missing since May 2The post 53-year-old Abbotsford man in need of medical treatment missing appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Join in on the fun craze of Fairy Gardens! Create, build and decorate little enchanted homes for a tiny fairy or… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-05-2018 17:40 via twitter.com
  Join in on the fun craze of Fairy Gardens! Create, build and decorate little enchanted homes for a tiny fairy or… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• New board chair for Abbotsford Community Foundation

  16-05-2018 16:38 via abbynews.com
  
  Lorna Hart elected to role after Harv Wiens completes two-year termThe post New board chair for Abbotsford Community Foundation appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Two Abbotsford students selected for Provincial Heritage Fair

  16-05-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Pair among four chosen from projects at Fraser Valley regional eventThe post Two Abbotsford students selected for Provincial Heritage Fair appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Secondary rental suites to be allowed in most Chilliwack neighbourhoods

  16-05-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  New zoning and secondary suites policy for Chilliwack cap off more than a year of study
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• B.C. premier receives lukewarm reception at Chamber of Commerce luncheon

  16-05-2018 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Speaking to a crowd of about 400 at a Victoria Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Horgan said they’re committed to ending MSPsThe post B.C. premier receives lukewarm reception at Chamber of Commerce luncheon appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Fatal shooting at gas station ambush in Langley

  16-05-2018 15:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Soon after a shooting, fire crews put out a truck fire on the Surrey/Langley borderThe post VIDEO: Fatal shooting at gas station ambush in Langley appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Waters rising in flood-ravaged southern B.C. as residents brace for ‘round two’

  16-05-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Heavy rains and spring runoff combined to push floodwaters to levels not seen in 70 years in and around Grand Forks last week.The post Waters rising in flood-ravaged southern B.C. as residents brace for ‘round two’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• If Kinder Morgan bails, feds will step in to back new Trans Mountain investors

  16-05-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Canadian finance minister’s update comes the same day Kinder Morgan shareholders plan to meetThe post If Kinder Morgan bails, feds will step in to back new Trans Mountain investors appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Honeybee swarms can be collected safely in Chilliwack

  16-05-2018 15:20 via abbynews.com
  
  There’s a community of beekeepers in Chilliwack, and a few swarm collectors tooThe post Honeybee swarms can be collected safely in Chilliwack appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New simulation lab opens at Abbotsford Regional Hospital

  16-05-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Facility includes state-0f-the-art technology and equipmentThe post New simulation lab opens at Abbotsford Regional Hospital appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Federal plan to ease penalties for corporate crime has drawbacks: internal analysis

  16-05-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A federal plan to take a bite out of corporate crime has potential downsides, including the risk of eroding public confidence in the legal systemThe post Federal plan to ease penalties for corporate crime has drawbacks: internal analysis appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Chilliwack Chiefs secure semi-final spot with shutout of Wellington Dukes

  16-05-2018 06:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Chilliwack goalie Daniel Chenard stopped 26 pucks for the clean sheet in a penalty filled game.The post Chilliwack Chiefs secure semi-final spot with shutout of Wellington Dukes appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC Corrections warns of high-risk violent offender in Metro Vancouver

  16-05-2018 02:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Bryan Kell was released from custody, but still is under 23 court-ordered conditionsThe post BC Corrections warns of high-risk violent offender in Metro Vancouver appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Feds working behind the scenes to get Trans Mountain pipeline built: Trudeau

  16-05-2018 02:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made comments while in Calgary TuesdayThe post Feds working behind the scenes to get Trans Mountain pipeline built: Trudeau appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fix low incomes among family-class immigrants to help Canada’s economy: study

  16-05-2018 02:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Newcomers to Canada through family reunification and private sponsorship earn significantly lessThe post Fix low incomes among family-class immigrants to help Canada’s economy: study appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fraser Health launches survey for drug users

  16-05-2018 02:05 via abbynews.com
  
  From January to March of this year, 121 people have died in Fraser Valley, parts of Metro VancouverThe post Fraser Health launches survey for drug users appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Women invited to experience a day at sea with the Royal Canadian Navy

  16-05-2018 01:32 via abbynews.com
  
  Free event hosted by the Achieve Anything Foundation on May 27The post Women invited to experience a day at sea with the Royal Canadian Navy appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Serving up beer, food, and axes in Fort Langley orchard

  16-05-2018 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Close to 3,000 expected to pay homage to craft beer, food, and music Saturday.The post Serving up beer, food, and axes in Fort Langley orchard appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Provincewide tour for child and youth rights kicks off today

  16-05-2018 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Representative for Children and Youth uses the hashtag #Rep4Rights to reach out to communitiesThe post Provincewide tour for child and youth rights kicks off today appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. man gets 18 months in jail for smuggling switchblades, butterfly knives

  16-05-2018 01:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Richmond’s Gerald Allan Martin pleaded guilty to numerous weapons charges in October 2017The post B.C. man gets 18 months in jail for smuggling switchblades, butterfly knives appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Wenatchee tops Ottawa in shootout to stay unbeaten at RBC Cup

  16-05-2018 01:15 via abbynews.com
  
  The Wild outshot the Senators 38-26 but needed the shootout to get past their feisty foes.The post Wenatchee tops Ottawa in shootout to stay unbeaten at RBC Cup appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C.’s Ninny the goat, Kona the dog turn heads while out for daily walks

  16-05-2018 00:56 via abbynews.com
  
  Ninny and Kona look forward to four times daily walks togetherThe post B.C.’s Ninny the goat, Kona the dog turn heads while out for daily walks appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Douglas Coupland exhibit explores dark side of plastics on B.C. shores

  16-05-2018 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Renowned artist uses plastics found on Haida Gwaii in upcoming display at Vancouver AquariumThe post Douglas Coupland exhibit explores dark side of plastics on B.C. shores appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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