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• DEA confirms involvement in RCMP’s Ucluelet homicide investigation

  09-07-2018 23:50 via abbynews.com
  
  “We stay in our lane, which is drug crimes. That’s where we stay.”The post DEA confirms involvement in RCMP’s Ucluelet homicide investigation appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Variable speed limits coming to some B.C. highways

  09-07-2018 23:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The variable limits are expected to be in operation next summer, at an estimated cost of $25 millionThe post Variable speed limits coming to some B.C. highways appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New Fraser Valley pro basketball team set to take flight

  09-07-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  CEBL team to announce nickname, logo and colours on July 16The post New Fraser Valley pro basketball team set to take flight appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Keep local government auditor, B.C. small business group says

  09-07-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  John Horgan promised to scrap it, ministry now reviewing itThe post Keep local government auditor, B.C. small business group says appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Richmond woman ‘sick’ of empty homes

  09-07-2018 23:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Laura Gillanders says the empty home on her street illustrates the larger housing crisisThe post Richmond woman ‘sick’ of empty homes appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Former Green party candidate on trial for denying Holocaust

  09-07-2018 23:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Monika Schaefer ran unsuccessfully for the Greens in Alberta’s Yellowhead riding in 2006, 2008 and 2011The post Former Green party candidate on trial for denying Holocaust appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• A&W introduces Beyond Meat veggie burgers across Canada

  09-07-2018 23:20 via abbynews.com
  
  The plant-based burger is now available at more than 925 restaurants across CanadaThe post A&W introduces Beyond Meat veggie burgers across Canada appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• WATCH: Revitalization of downtown Chilliwack the goal of multi-phase development

  09-07-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Algra Bros. Development awarded contract to rejuvenate 3.75 acres of Chilliwack’s downtownThe post WATCH: Revitalization of downtown Chilliwack the goal of multi-phase development appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Revitalization of downtown Chilliwack the goal of multi-phase development

  09-07-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Algra Bros. Development awarded contract to rejuvenate 3.75 acres of Chilliwack’s downtownThe post Revitalization of downtown Chilliwack the goal of multi-phase development appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canada could raise interest rates this week

  09-07-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada faces a number of trade-related uncertainties, including NAFTA talks, U.S. tariffs and the threat of more dutiesThe post Canada could raise interest rates this week appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• TRAILER: Miss BC isn’t just about tiaras and sashes

  09-07-2018 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Check out a sneak preview of a special 30-minute documentary on the Miss BC pageant coming July 13!The post TRAILER: Miss BC isn’t just about tiaras and sashes appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• South Surrey pepper-spray assault investigated

  09-07-2018 20:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Incident occurred Saturday night outside convenience storeThe post South Surrey pepper-spray assault investigated appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Greyhound to end bus service in B.C., Alberta

  09-07-2018 20:18 via abbynews.com
  
  Company axing passenger bus and freight services in Prairies, and cutting all but one route in B.C.The post Greyhound to end bus service in B.C., Alberta appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Hamstring injury ends season for Andre De Grasse

  09-07-2018 20:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Sprinter suffered injury while competing last weekend at Canadian track and field championshipsThe post Hamstring injury ends season for Andre De Grasse appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Black bear breaks into lunch boxes, picnic baskets on B.C. beach

  09-07-2018 20:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Conservation officers say the animal is unusually aggressive and goes right up to peopleThe post Black bear breaks into lunch boxes, picnic baskets on B.C. beach appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Duct tape used to haul boat nets driver hefty fine in Abbotsford

  09-07-2018 19:18 via abbynews.com
  
  Vessel was held with duct-tape reinforced straps on a trailer with no brakes and a handmade axleThe post Duct tape used to haul boat nets driver hefty fine in Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. fire chief says there’s no need to park so far away from fire hydrants

  09-07-2018 19:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Reducing parking distance limits from fire hydrants could create 2,650 new parking spaces in Surrey, city staff sayThe post B.C. fire chief says there’s no need to park so far away from fire hydrants appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Truck driver charged in Humboldt Broncos bus crash to appear in court Tuesday

  09-07-2018 18:25 via abbynews.com
  
  He faces 16 counts of dangerous driving causing deathThe post Truck driver charged in Humboldt Broncos bus crash to appear in court Tuesday appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• City looks to re-open Centennial Library building

  09-07-2018 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Coffee shop with patio, Tourism Abbotsford eyed as likely new tenantsThe post City looks to re-open Centennial Library building appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Starbucks gets rid of plastic straws in favour of recyclable lids

  09-07-2018 17:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Project to start in Vancouver and Seattle. All iced drinks will have the new design buy 2020The post Starbucks gets rid of plastic straws in favour of recyclable lids appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Suspected arsonist lights up garbage cans in Abbotsford

  09-07-2018 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Several dumpster and garbage can fires keep local fire crews busyThe post VIDEO: Suspected arsonist lights up garbage cans in Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Police, search and rescue respond after two-boat collision north of Vancouver

  09-07-2018 17:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Two boats collided in Indian ArmThe post Police, search and rescue respond after two-boat collision north of Vancouver appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Official: 4 more boys brought out of flooded Thai cave

  09-07-2018 16:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Eight of the 12 boys have now been rescuedThe post Official: 4 more boys brought out of flooded Thai cave appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Moscow says it regrets UK nerve agent poisoning death

  09-07-2018 16:55 via abbynews.com
  
  A British woman died after being poisoned last monthThe post Moscow says it regrets UK nerve agent poisoning death appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Weinstein pleads not guilty on sex crime charges, released on bail

  09-07-2018 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The new charges include two counts of predatory sexual assaultThe post Weinstein pleads not guilty on sex crime charges, released on bail appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ACLU: Less than half of child reunions will meet deadline

  09-07-2018 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The court-ordered deadline to reunite kids with their parents is TuesdayThe post ACLU: Less than half of child reunions will meet deadline appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Acclaimed country duo to perform in Abbotsford and Penticton

  09-07-2018 16:29 via abbynews.com
  
  Brothers Osborne will stop in Penticton and Abbotsford as part of their Canada-wide tourThe post Acclaimed country duo to perform in Abbotsford and Penticton appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fraser Valley Pride celebration in Jubilee Park

  09-07-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Community event followed by evening fundraiser in AbbotsfordThe post Fraser Valley Pride celebration in Jubilee Park appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Floral artwork wanted for new exhibit

  09-07-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford Arts Council seeks submissions for new showThe post Floral artwork wanted for new exhibit appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Be a role model: ‘People first’ approach transforms Corrections

  09-07-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Corrections to boost hiring numbers with professionals passionate about making a differenceThe post Be a role model: ‘People first’ approach transforms Corrections appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 14 breweries + a 3-storey view = 1 unforgettable airshow experience

  09-07-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford Airshow adds The Grandstand: A Craft Beer Experience to this year’s offeringsThe post 14 breweries + a 3-storey view = 1 unforgettable airshow experience appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Langley transplant recipient earns silver in three sports

  09-07-2018 04:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Living life to its fullest with his new kidney, Chad Costello competes in Canadian Transplant Games.The post Langley transplant recipient earns silver in three sports appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Accident forces Coquihalla lane closure

  09-07-2018 02:50 via abbynews.com
  
  DriveBC reports incident about 30 kilometres north of Merritt Sunday afternoonThe post Accident forces Coquihalla lane closure appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UPDATED: 10-year-old missing Vancouver girl found

  09-07-2018 02:09 via abbynews.com
  
  Maryjane Tom had not been seen since midnight, but has since been located.The post UPDATED: 10-year-old missing Vancouver girl found appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 10-year-old girl missing in Vancouver

  09-07-2018 02:09 via abbynews.com
  
  Maryjane Tom hasn’t been seen since midnightThe post 10-year-old girl missing in Vancouver appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Hospital employees’ union calls on B.C. to stop care home staff layoffs

  09-07-2018 01:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Union calling on health ministry and Fraser Health to save jobsThe post Hospital employees’ union calls on B.C. to stop care home staff layoffs appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Brakeless boat trailer made of pallets, duct tape nets B.C. driver $2K in fines

  09-07-2018 00:19 via globalnews.ca
  Duct tape, pallets, and a home-made third axle were all features of this dangerous load.
  
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