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• Boat of missing B.C. chief found in river, 17 years after presumed death

  08-06-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Sam Douglas drowned nearly two decades ago on the river he lovedThe post Boat of missing B.C. chief found in river, 17 years after presumed death appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UPDATE w/ VIDEO: Possible shootout on residential street downtown Chilliwack

  08-06-2018 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Officers on scene examining shell casings Friday afternoon; security video captures carThe post UPDATE w/ VIDEO: Possible shootout on residential street downtown Chilliwack appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BREAKING: Shots fired on residential street downtown Chilliwack

  08-06-2018 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Officers on scene apparently examining shell casings Friday afternoonThe post BREAKING: Shots fired on residential street downtown Chilliwack appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. man recalls terrifying experience at edge of Fuego volcano in Guatemala

  08-06-2018 22:50 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘I had never been on a volcano when it started grumbling. That was scary.’The post B.C. man recalls terrifying experience at edge of Fuego volcano in Guatemala appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Police cruiser involved in rollover crash in Abbotsford

  08-06-2018 22:44 via abbynews.com
  
  Incident took place Friday in area of Bates and Harris roadsThe post Police cruiser involved in rollover crash in Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UBC must pay fired author Steven Galloway $167,000 for privacy violation

  08-06-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Creative writing prof had filed grievances saying UBC had violated his privacy and harmed reputationThe post UBC must pay fired author Steven Galloway $167,000 for privacy violation appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Explosive Device Unit detonates ‘suspicious item’ on Surrey’s 135A Street

  08-06-2018 21:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Some tent city campers were ‘removed or asked to leave,’ as Surrey RCMP investigatedThe post VIDEO: Explosive Device Unit detonates ‘suspicious item’ on Surrey’s 135A Street appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Like long showers? How’s your water bill? DYK you can monitor your water usage through the free Water Wise Portal a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-06-2018 21:11 via twitter.com
  Like long showers? How’s your water bill? DYK you can monitor your water usage through the free Water Wise Portal a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Wrong turn leaves B.C. man stranded in provincial park for almost two days

  08-06-2018 21:10 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s search and rescue teams are responsible for saving hundreds of lives every yearThe post Wrong turn leaves B.C. man stranded in provincial park for almost two days appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Friday’s Lotto Max offers $112M in prizes

  08-06-2018 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  In addition to the jackpot, there will be 52 Maxmillion prizes availableThe post Friday’s Lotto Max offers $112M in prizes appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Join the @AbbyPoliceDept for a Community Fun Day! Live band, pics with the police including #K9 unit and #ERT offic… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-06-2018 20:13 via twitter.com
  Join the @AbbyPoliceDept for a Community Fun Day! Live band, pics with the police including #K9 unit and #ERT offic… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Cascadia Wind Ensemble presents Feelin’ Groovy

  08-06-2018 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Concert on Sunday, June 10 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in AbbotsfordThe post Cascadia Wind Ensemble presents Feelin’ Groovy appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. starting universal daycare pilot program

  08-06-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Free for low-income, ‘less than $10 a day’ for many othersThe post B.C. starting universal daycare pilot program appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• A&W Canada first restaurant chain to ban straws

  08-06-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Company says it will eliminate all plastic straws from all restaurants by the end of 2018The post A&W Canada first restaurant chain to ban straws appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Survey questions about suicide and sex inappropriate for 12-year-olds, says parent

  08-06-2018 19:13 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford mom starts online petition over McCreary Centre Society’s Adolescent Health SurveyThe post Survey questions about suicide and sex inappropriate for 12-year-olds, says parent appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Fraser Health’s first safe consumption site is one year old today

  08-06-2018 18:55 via abbynews.com
  
  After more than 60,000 visits and hundreds of overdose reversals, not a single death reported at 135A Street siteThe post VIDEO: Fraser Health’s first safe consumption site is one year old today appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Screening held in Abbotsford for documentary about effects of porn

  08-06-2018 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Over 18 shown Sunday, June 10 at Central Heights ChurchThe post Screening held in Abbotsford for documentary about effects of porn appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• FIFA World Cup preview: Portugal and Spain set to cruise through Group B

  08-06-2018 17:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Portugal aim to continue championship form from 2016 Euros
  The post FIFA World Cup preview: Portugal and Spain set to cruise through Group B appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• DNA privacy questioned in B.C. cold case arrest

  08-06-2018 17:55 via abbynews.com
  
  While the arrest has brought closure to victim’s family, new investigative strategy has prompted debate about privacy rightsThe post DNA privacy questioned in B.C. cold case arrest appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Man wanted for attempted murder still at large, with ties across B.C.

  08-06-2018 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Police release images of suspect Tyson Cole’s tattoos
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• Senate approves marijuana bill with plenty of amendments

  08-06-2018 17:18 via abbynews.com
  
  Legalization bill passes by a vote of 56-30 with one abstentionThe post Senate approves marijuana bill with plenty of amendments appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Trump wants Russia invited back to G7

  08-06-2018 17:10 via abbynews.com
  
  U.S. president also ramps up Twitter criticism of Canada as he arrives for leaders’ summitThe post Trump wants Russia invited back to G7 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New Beginnings graduates thank their supporters

  08-06-2018 17:07 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford young parent program holds annual Thank You TeaThe post New Beginnings graduates thank their supporters appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Elementary students plant more than 1,000 trees to replace those burned in 2017 wildfires

  08-06-2018 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A new generation for a new generationThe post Elementary students plant more than 1,000 trees to replace those burned in 2017 wildfires appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead at 61

  08-06-2018 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  CNN calls death a suicide after Boudain discovered in hotel room in FranceThe post Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead at 61 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Silverbacks, Mick part ways

  08-06-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Hockey League team searching for new presidentThe post Silverbacks, Mick part ways appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Raiseberry event highlights Fraser Valley arts and culture

  08-06-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Fundraiser takes place Saturday, June 9 in AbbotsfordThe post Raiseberry event highlights Fraser Valley arts and culture appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Capitals vanquish Knights in 5 to capture Stanley Cup

  08-06-2018 05:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Washington wins 4-3 to earn first-ever NHL crownThe post Capitals vanquish Knights in 5 to capture Stanley Cup appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Ontario elects Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative party

  08-06-2018 04:10 via abbynews.com
  
  The Liberals also veered sharply left in recent years, ushering in policies often championed by NDPThe post Ontario elects Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative party appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Sea lion shot in face one year ago to live at Vancouver Aquarium

  08-06-2018 02:19 via abbynews.com
  
  Senor Cinco was deemed non-releasable by the Department of Fisheries and OceansThe post Sea lion shot in face one year ago to live at Vancouver Aquarium appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Bryan Colangelo resigns as 76ers president

  08-06-2018 01:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The former Toronto Raptors GM was caught up in a Twitter storm when his wife used fake accounts to troll current players, staffThe post Bryan Colangelo resigns as 76ers president appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Sweeney Singers present spring concert

  08-06-2018 01:41 via abbynews.com
  
  Performance on Friday, June 8 in AbbotsfordThe post Sweeney Singers present spring concert appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• David Suzuki receives honorary degree for conservation

  08-06-2018 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The longtime oilsands critic was greeted by cheers and boos in Edmonton at the University of AlbertaThe post David Suzuki receives honorary degree for conservation appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. woman scammed through social media

  08-06-2018 01:14 via abbynews.com
  
  The woman said the scam occurred after they had been conversing for nearly three monthsThe post B.C. woman scammed through social media appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. loggers struggle despite record lumber prices

  08-06-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Province gets recommendations to stabilize contractor businessThe post B.C. loggers struggle despite record lumber prices appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• DYK: The 3rd Annual Taste of Abby Week is happening June 10-16th with @AbbotsfordEcDev. Let's celebrate local… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-06-2018 00:59 via twitter.com
  DYK: The 3rd Annual Taste of Abby Week is happening June 10-16th with @AbbotsfordEcDev.Let's celebrate local… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• VIDEO: Police officer treated for smoke inhalation after Abbotsford house fire

  08-06-2018 00:32 via abbynews.com
  
  Officers called to home arrived to find house ablazeThe post VIDEO: Police officer treated for smoke inhalation after Abbotsford house fire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Residents in B.C. community protest high-risk sex offender in town

  08-06-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Pedophile James Conway moved to Chilliwack in July 2017The post Residents in B.C. community protest high-risk sex offender in town appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Masked activists in Quebec City begin protests against G7 leaders’ summit

  08-06-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  This was one of many protests and demonstrations scheduled to take place between Thursday and Saturday as the G7 leaders in La MalbaieThe post Masked activists in Quebec City begin protests against G7 leaders’ summit appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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