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• Demonstrators hit lawn of B.C. Legislature for Global Day of Climate Action

  08-09-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  People gathered to demand enviornmental action and celebrate the halt of the Trans Mountain PipelineThe post Demonstrators hit lawn of B.C. Legislature for Global Day of Climate Action appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Photogenic ‘smiling’ seal spotted on N.L beach dies, prompts DFO warning

  08-09-2018 22:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Cause of death at Salmon Cove Sands on the Avalon Peninsula under investigation by scientistsThe post Photogenic ‘smiling’ seal spotted on N.L beach dies, prompts DFO warning appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 1 dead, another injured after crash in Surrey

  08-09-2018 21:24 via abbynews.com
  
  The crash involved a car and an SUV just before 8 a.m. in the 14500 block of 100 AvenueThe post 1 dead, another injured after crash in Surrey appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New 20-minute hepatitis C screening test launches in Metro Vancouver

  08-09-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  London Drugs pilot hopes to help diagnose thousands that are unaware they have the virusThe post New 20-minute hepatitis C screening test launches in Metro Vancouver appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Four high-rises part of massive Abbotsford senior’s housing proposal

  08-09-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Developer wants to build four towers at least 18-storeys tall on South Fraser Way siteThe post Four high-rises part of massive Abbotsford senior’s housing proposal appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘Doctor Internet’ a go-to source for 1/6 people in B.C.: poll

  08-09-2018 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Research Co. poll found 16 per cent of British Columbians looked online, didn’t see doctor when sickThe post ‘Doctor Internet’ a go-to source for 1/6 people in B.C.: poll appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. woman rings in 94th birthday with zipline adventure

  08-09-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The Penticton resident gave the Peachland’s ZipZone a shot for her birthdayThe post B.C. woman rings in 94th birthday with zipline adventure appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Recent hirings applauded, but not many women in sport leadership roles

  08-09-2018 18:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Women won 16 of Canada’s medals at 2016 Olympics, but only six per cent of head coaches were femaleThe post Recent hirings applauded, but not many women in sport leadership roles appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Millions of sockeye to spawn on B.C. rivers

  08-09-2018 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Early estimates are that 2.2 million of those fish will make their way to the Adams RiverThe post VIDEO: Millions of sockeye to spawn on B.C. rivers appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘Farmer Wants a Wife:’ Alberta bachelor stars in Belgian reality TV show

  08-09-2018 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Bjorn Bonjean, a 28-year-old winemaker, is one of five farmers vying for the hearts of Belgian womenThe post ‘Farmer Wants a Wife:’ Alberta bachelor stars in Belgian reality TV show appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Nike’s Kaepernick campaign signals change in shoe politics

  08-09-2018 17:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Nike is embracing activism, racial justice as shoe companies can no longer avoid political divisionThe post Nike’s Kaepernick campaign signals change in shoe politics appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• What does ‘duty to consult’ with Indigenous groups over pipeline really mean?

  08-09-2018 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Opposition New Democrats ask committee to examine why feds’ approval pipeline expansion was rejectedThe post What does ‘duty to consult’ with Indigenous groups over pipeline really mean? appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Excluding non-permanent families from Canada Child Benefit unfair: report

  08-09-2018 16:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Report estimates 3,000 families are excluded from the Canada Child Benefit due to immigration statusThe post Excluding non-permanent families from Canada Child Benefit unfair: report appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Controversial Nova Scotia professor fired after fire storm over comments

  08-09-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Rick Mehta has been dismissed following Acadia University’s formal investigation into complaintsThe post Controversial Nova Scotia professor fired after fire storm over comments appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Schafer won’t seek re-election to Abbotsford school board

  08-09-2018 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Schafer marks first incumbent trustee to publicly announce intentions in upcoming electionThe post Schafer won’t seek re-election to Abbotsford school board appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• No end in sight for B.C. labour shortfall: study

  08-09-2018 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Retiring baby boomers causing demographic labour pool shiftThe post No end in sight for B.C. labour shortfall: study appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Lions lose QB Lulay in 26-14 win over Redblacks

  08-09-2018 07:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Veteran B.C. signal-caller removed after taking hard hitThe post Lions lose QB Lulay in 26-14 win over Redblacks appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Maple Ridge falls to Peterborough in sudden death of Mann Cup Game 1

  08-09-2018 05:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Adam Jones nets four including the game-winner for Peterborough LakersThe post Maple Ridge falls to Peterborough in sudden death of Mann Cup Game 1 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canadian military issues guidelines for marijuana

  08-09-2018 01:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Supervisors will also be given directions on how to recognize whether their troops are highThe post Canadian military issues guidelines for marijuana appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• South Surrey mother accused of killing her eight-year-old due in court Monday

  08-09-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Supreme court judge to hear case against Lisa BatstoneThe post South Surrey mother accused of killing her eight-year-old due in court Monday appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Calgary mass killer found not criminally responsible

  08-09-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Matthew de Grood stabbed five people at a party after hearing what he thought was the voice of the devilThe post Calgary mass killer found not criminally responsible appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Are you ready for marijuana to be legal Oct. 17?

  08-09-2018 00:59 via abbynews.com
  
  Only 50 per cent of B.C. residents feel province is ready for Cannabis Act – with less faith in fedsThe post Are you ready for marijuana to be legal Oct. 17? appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BREAKING: Pipeline uncertainty halts Ledgeview clubhouse expansion in Abbotsford

  08-09-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  City has yet to receive $1.3 million from pipeline company that would be used to build new facilityThe post BREAKING: Pipeline uncertainty halts Ledgeview clubhouse expansion in Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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