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• Kuldeep Singh adds his name to Abbotsford school board race

  07-09-2018 23:52 via abbynews.com
  
  Singh is a mortgage consultant with volunteer experience in a variety sectorsThe post Kuldeep Singh adds his name to Abbotsford school board race appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Military marches into Princeton BC and lends hand to firefighters

  07-09-2018 23:43 via abbynews.com
  
  “Our job is to be that second line of support.”The post Military marches into Princeton BC and lends hand to firefighters appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Military arrives in Princeton to help mop up Cool Creek wildfire

  07-09-2018 23:43 via abbynews.com
  
  Soldiers have also worked on the Gottfriedsen Mountain and Juliet Creek firesThe post Military arrives in Princeton to help mop up Cool Creek wildfire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Indians drop chief logo for Canada stop in aftermath of controversy

  07-09-2018 23:23 via abbynews.com
  
  Team didn’t comment, but indicated it’s ‘acknowledging increased sensitivity’ to image in CanadaThe post Indians drop chief logo for Canada stop in aftermath of controversy appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Vancouver’s Aquilini Group acquires Overwatch League esports franchise

  07-09-2018 23:11 via abbynews.com
  
  Territory in expansion franchise also covers Seattle and PortlandThe post Vancouver’s Aquilini Group acquires Overwatch League esports franchise appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New B.C. party looks to represent rural voters in next election

  07-09-2018 22:38 via abbynews.com
  
  Houston councillor Jonathan Van Barneveld says party will be a ‘relentless voice’ for rural townsThe post New B.C. party looks to represent rural voters in next election appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Murdered B.C. trans woman focus of new documentary

  07-09-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘My Name Was January’ movie eulogizes ’the life of our group, the social glue’The post Murdered B.C. trans woman focus of new documentary appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Chili powder recalled due to salmonella risk

  07-09-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  La Cie McCormick Canada issued recall after Canada Food Inspection Agency investigationThe post Chili powder recalled due to salmonella risk appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Aldergrove quartet relives ‘60s folk music boom

  07-09-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  True North Troubadours performs at the MCC Festival for World Relief, Sept. 14The post Aldergrove quartet relives ‘60s folk music boom appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. rent increase can’t go over 4.5% next year

  07-09-2018 22:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Provincial formula based on inflation plus 2% increaseThe post B.C. rent increase can’t go over 4.5% next year appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UFV buys Finnegan’s building for nearly $10 million

  07-09-2018 22:15 via abbynews.com
  
  University has short-term plan to repurpose site for offices and teaching spaceThe post UFV buys Finnegan’s building for nearly $10 million appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• #CareerOpportunity! Admin Assistant, City Manager’s Office. Seeking a dynamic, self-motivated professional to jo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  07-09-2018 21:39 via twitter.com
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• Fraser Health warning of possible measles exposure on BC Ferries

  07-09-2018 21:33 via abbynews.com
  
  Passengers on the 7 p.m. sailing from Tsawwassen to Mayne Island on Aug. 31 may have been exposedThe post Fraser Health warning of possible measles exposure on BC Ferries appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Former Canada Revenue Agency auditing employee and wife found not guilty of tax evasion

  07-09-2018 20:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Judge left with a reasonable doubt on the matter of necessary intentThe post Former Canada Revenue Agency auditing employee and wife found not guilty of tax evasion appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Savouring Sidney’s Restaurants and Markets

  07-09-2018 20:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Dining out or shopping for the food fan in this Vancouver Island seaside townThe post Savouring Sidney’s Restaurants and Markets appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. budget surplus expected to keep growing

  07-09-2018 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Economic growth, strong employment pushes surplus forecast to $669 millionThe post B.C. budget surplus expected to keep growing appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. ends state of emergency, 485 wildfires still burning

  07-09-2018 19:45 via abbynews.com
  
  State of emergency, which allows officials to take necessary action to fight fires, started Aug. 15The post B.C. ends state of emergency, 485 wildfires still burning appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Inspired Style with Tashe Vitaly

  07-09-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Fashion, food and beauty tips with owner of Sartorial Boutique and Haute WheelsThe post Inspired Style with Tashe Vitaly appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canada’s ever-volatile labour report posts ‘messy’ results for August

  07-09-2018 19:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Fuelled by the loss of 92,000 part-time positions, August largely eliminated July’s healthy increaseThe post Canada’s ever-volatile labour report posts ‘messy’ results for August appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Hawks fly into Pacific conference

  07-09-2018 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Mouat senior football team aims to continue building programThe post Hawks fly into Pacific conference appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 14 northern B.C. mayors ‘disappointed’ at LNG pipeline challenge

  07-09-2018 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Say they support multi-billion-dollar LNG Canada projectThe post 14 northern B.C. mayors ‘disappointed’ at LNG pipeline challenge appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Sick killer whale J50 diagnosed with parasitic worms

  07-09-2018 18:13 via abbynews.com
  
  Scientists learn more in their quest to help the southern resident orca, which swims off B.C.’s coastThe post Sick killer whale J50 diagnosed with parasitic worms appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. composer’s ‘Amazing Grace’ performed at funeral of John McCain

  07-09-2018 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  World renowned melodist ‘tickled pink’ to be part of public mourningThe post B.C. composer’s ‘Amazing Grace’ performed at funeral of John McCain appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Community of Mt. Lehman holds 33rd annual fall fair

  07-09-2018 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Event on Sept. 15 in Abbotsford features food, games, displays and moreThe post Community of Mt. Lehman holds 33rd annual fall fair appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Struggling B.C. Lions juggle lineup for battle with Ottawa Redblacks

  07-09-2018 17:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Wally Buono said he’s trying to find the right ingredients ‘to build a winning combination’The post Struggling B.C. Lions juggle lineup for battle with Ottawa Redblacks appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Suspects ‘remain outstanding’ after St. Catharines shooting injures 3

  07-09-2018 17:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Niagara regional police officers were looking at a number of residences in city south of TorontoThe post Suspects ‘remain outstanding’ after St. Catharines shooting injures 3 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Shopping Around Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter

  07-09-2018 17:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Historic district offers unique sights, scents and flavoursThe post Shopping Around Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Pipelines, opioids and salmon fishing: A one-on-one with Andrew Scheer

  07-09-2018 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer sits down with Black Press MediaThe post Pipelines, opioids and salmon fishing: A one-on-one with Andrew Scheer appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. officer who killed man sues watchdog, alleges investigation too long

  07-09-2018 17:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Corp. Brian Burke shot Peter De Groot in a cabin near Slocan in October 2014The post B.C. officer who killed man sues watchdog, alleges investigation too long appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Former Canadian Olympic Committee boss to lead Toronto esports franchise

  07-09-2018 16:05 via abbynews.com
  
  After leading Canada’s Olympic charge for seven years, Chris Overholt is now looking to help Toronto make its mark on the esports map.The post Former Canadian Olympic Committee boss to lead Toronto esports franchise appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Kaepernick watches ad’s TV premiere from Nike HQ

  07-09-2018 15:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Nike unveiled the deal with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback this week, who’s known for starting protests among NFL players over police brutality and racial inequality.The post Kaepernick watches ad’s TV premiere from Nike HQ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Drake apologizes to fans for TIFF no-show, but offers little explanation

  07-09-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Drake offered his apologizes to moviegoers at Toronto International Film Festival, but gave little explanation as to why he bailed on his opening night event in the first place.The post Drake apologizes to fans for TIFF no-show, but offers little explanation appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. skier soars to World Cup gold

  07-09-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Elena Gaskell of Vernon wins slopestyle event in New Zealand; Yuki Tsubota of Whistler thirdThe post B.C. skier soars to World Cup gold appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canada, U.S. to resume NAFTA talks after late night Freeland, Lighthizer chat

  07-09-2018 15:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Freeland called that meeting constructive along with the earlier two-hour session with Lighthizer at his office near the White House.The post Canada, U.S. to resume NAFTA talks after late night Freeland, Lighthizer chat appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fashion Fridays

  07-09-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  One of Canada’s top stylists, Kim XO, lets you in on the latest fall fashion trendThe post Fashion Fridays appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford artist’s ‘orca and thunderbird’ sculpture earns award

  07-09-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Tony Mayo’s piece named Best of Show at international wildlife exhibitThe post Abbotsford artist’s ‘orca and thunderbird’ sculpture earns award appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Local governments should get 40 per cent of B.C.’s pot revenue: advocacy group

  07-09-2018 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The Union of B.C. Municipalities has tabled a resolution asking the provincial government to provide local governments with $50 million of the projected provincial cannabis excise tax revenue.The post Local governments should get 40 per cent of B.C.’s pot revenue: advocacy group appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C.’s oldest bakery shuts down in Victoria

  07-09-2018 03:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Willie’s Bakery, originally established in 1887, has closed its doorsThe post B.C.’s oldest bakery shuts down in Victoria appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Prime minister promised new timeline on TMX pipeline in weeks: Alberta premier

  07-09-2018 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Rachel Notley says she is satisfied with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s committment to projectThe post Prime minister promised new timeline on TMX pipeline in weeks: Alberta premier appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. pharmacists hope to be part of local fight to curb opioid crisis

  07-09-2018 01:32 via abbynews.com
  
  Pharmacists want to stem the number of overdose deathsThe post B.C. pharmacists hope to be part of local fight to curb opioid crisis appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canada backs British claims Russian officials approved spy’s poisoning

  07-09-2018 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  British authorities accused two Russian nationals of attempting to kill Sergei Skripal and daughterThe post Canada backs British claims Russian officials approved spy’s poisoning appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Beloved therapy cat reunited with 22-year-old B.C. man

  07-09-2018 01:10 via abbynews.com
  
  CatSpan member captures skittish kitty that went missing in July on Vancouver IslandThe post Beloved therapy cat reunited with 22-year-old B.C. man appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Trump fumes over NYT op-ed; top officials swiftly deny role

  07-09-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  White House officials did not immediately elaborate on Trump’s call for the writer to be turned overThe post Trump fumes over NYT op-ed; top officials swiftly deny role appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Mayoral candidate vows to spend 1 year homeless in B.C. city if elected

  07-09-2018 00:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Joshua Hoggan says he will live in transient housing for a year if elected Oct. 20The post Mayoral candidate vows to spend 1 year homeless in B.C. city if elected appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Kelowna mayoral candidate vows to become homeless if elected

  07-09-2018 00:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Joshua Hoggan says he will live in transient housing for a year if elected Oct. 20The post Kelowna mayoral candidate vows to become homeless if elected appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Hall of famer Steve Nash changed game of basketball: high school coach

  07-09-2018 00:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Ian Hyde-Lay said that he feels lucky to have played a part in the point guard’s journeyThe post Hall of famer Steve Nash changed game of basketball: high school coach appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. Wildfire Service says smoke still concern despite fewer blazes

  07-09-2018 00:40 via abbynews.com
  
  About 481 fires were still active in the province on Thursday, down from 550 blazes mid-seasonThe post B.C. Wildfire Service says smoke still concern despite fewer blazes appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Big quake hits northern Japan, leaving 9 dead, 30 missing

  07-09-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Nearly 3 million households were left without power by the quakeThe post Big quake hits northern Japan, leaving 9 dead, 30 missing appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• IHIT seeks ‘extremely violent’ man in connection with 2017 South Surrey shooting death

  07-09-2018 00:16 via abbynews.com
  
  Homicide investigators asking for help locating and arresting murder suspectThe post IHIT seeks ‘extremely violent’ man in connection with 2017 South Surrey shooting death appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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