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• Nearly 80% of British Columbians support a ban on handguns in cities

  17-09-2018 23:43 via abbynews.com
  
  86% support a ban on military-style assault weaponsThe post Nearly 80% of British Columbians support a ban on handguns in cities appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• No hike in natural-gas rates through end of year

  17-09-2018 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Over three million British Columbians use natural gas every day.The post No hike in natural-gas rates through end of year appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. aims to implement provincial pain strategy: patients’ advocate

  17-09-2018 22:35 via abbynews.com
  
  The Health Ministry says it is continuing to consult with stakeholdersThe post B.C. aims to implement provincial pain strategy: patients’ advocate appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Three people plead guilty in Alberta naked kidnapping case

  17-09-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A man, woman and baby were forced against their will into a car with several naked people insideThe post Three people plead guilty in Alberta naked kidnapping case appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Harvey Jongsma running for a spot on Abbotsford council

  17-09-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Community volunteer says integrity and common sense is keyThe post Harvey Jongsma running for a spot on Abbotsford council appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. not worried about only having 1 pot shop on Oct. 17: spokeswoman

  17-09-2018 22:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Only provincially-run store will be in KamloopsThe post B.C. not worried about only having 1 pot shop on Oct. 17: spokeswoman appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. communities want say in caribou recovery

  17-09-2018 22:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Critics say federal plans may leave out other species, local needsThe post B.C. communities want say in caribou recovery appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘Fire tornado’ erupts as firefighters battle interior B.C. wildfire

  17-09-2018 22:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Firefighters near Vanderhoof were taken by surpriseThe post ‘Fire tornado’ erupts as firefighters battle interior B.C. wildfire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• $15,000 to Foundry Abbotsford supports walk-in counselling for youth

  17-09-2018 21:03 via abbynews.com
  
  Grant awarded through Envision Financial Community EndowmentThe post $15,000 to Foundry Abbotsford supports walk-in counselling for youth appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• At Home with Hamish Crawford

  17-09-2018 21:01 via abbynews.com
  
  Creator of bakery, restaurant and winery is also an avid antique car collectorThe post At Home with Hamish Crawford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: K & M Fall Farm Days

  17-09-2018 20:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Local farm hosts community on SaturdayThe post VIDEO: K & M Fall Farm Days appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• #Abbotsford City Council meets tonight at 7:00 p.m. Watch the live stream here: civic.neulion.com/cityofabbotsfo… … https://t.co/YVN4CC11bH

  17-09-2018 20:12 via twitter.com
  
  #Abbotsford City Council meets tonight at 7:00 p.m.Watch the live stream here: civic.neulion.com/cityofabbotsfo… … https://t.co/YVN4CC11bH
  
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• Four military, eight civilian aircraft scour B.C. for missing Edmonton plane

  17-09-2018 20:10 via abbynews.com
  
  The plane was on a flight from Edmonton to Chilliwack when officials were notified Friday that it was overdue.The post Four military, eight civilian aircraft scour B.C. for missing Edmonton plane appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Governments join to push for World Heritage Site for Vancouver’s Chinatown

  17-09-2018 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Premier Horgan says the contributions of early Chinese immigrants and their descendants touch every corner of the province.The post Governments join to push for World Heritage Site for Vancouver’s Chinatown appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Breaking: Ontario MP Leona Alleslev ditches Liberals, crosses floor to Tories

  17-09-2018 19:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Leona Alleslev made the announcement as MPs returned to Ottawa following their summer break.The post Breaking: Ontario MP Leona Alleslev ditches Liberals, crosses floor to Tories appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. man facing first-degree murder charge in death of Belgian tourist

  17-09-2018 19:42 via abbynews.com
  
  Amelie Sakkalis’ body was found on Aug. 22 near Boston BarThe post B.C. man facing first-degree murder charge in death of Belgian tourist appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP still looking for suspect in car theft that led to Amber Alert

  17-09-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The child was found almost 14 hours later still inside the SUV, which had been left about two kilometres from where it had been taken and was noticed by some workers who called 911.The post Saskatchewan RCMP still looking for suspect in car theft that led to Amber Alert appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Vernon hosts informational meeting on Canada’s newest political party

  17-09-2018 19:22 via abbynews.com
  
  The People’s Party of Canada launched Friday; info meeting Monday, 6:30 p.m., Village Green HotelThe post Vernon hosts informational meeting on Canada’s newest political party appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Lawrence Tilley running for council

  17-09-2018 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Retired businessman cites experience helping seniors stay in their homesThe post Lawrence Tilley running for council appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• The Battle of Britain was a military campaign of the Second World War, in which the Royal Air Force defended the Un… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  17-09-2018 18:01 via twitter.com
  The Battle of Britain was a military campaign of the Second World War, in which the Royal Air Force defended the Un… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Protesters rally outside Ont. legislature during rare midnight sitting

  17-09-2018 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Protesters voiced their opposition to the bill inside Queen’s Park as well, heckling Progressive Conservative legislators with cries of “shame, shame” until the Speaker cleared the public galleries.The post Protesters rally outside Ont. legislature during rare midnight sitting appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• NDP has yet to nominate a single candidate for next federal election

  17-09-2018 16:40 via abbynews.com
  
  While the Conservatives and the Liberals tout having candidates nominated and money in the bank the NDP has yet to nominate a single candidate.The post NDP has yet to nominate a single candidate for next federal election appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics

  17-09-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The Japanese city of Sapporo has dropped its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics following a recent earthquake.The post Sapporo ends bid for 2026 Winter Olympics appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Swollen rivers near record levels as Florence looms

  17-09-2018 16:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Record flooding is expected on North Carolina’s Cape Fear River in the coming week, and signs of the coming flood are already apparent.The post Swollen rivers near record levels as Florence looms appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• US border agent in Texas confesses to 4 killings, police say

  17-09-2018 16:10 via abbynews.com
  
  A U.S. Border Patrol agent suspected of killing four women was arrested early Saturday after a fifth woman managed to escape from him and notify authorities.The post US border agent in Texas confesses to 4 killings, police say appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Hope fades in Philippines for dozens buried in landslides

  17-09-2018 16:10 via abbynews.com
  
  The biggest storm of the year left dozens dead from landslides and drownings as it sliced through the northern Philippines.The post Hope fades in Philippines for dozens buried in landslides appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UPDATE – Amber Alert cancelled, Emma O’Keeffe has been found

  17-09-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Six-year-old girl with autism believed abducted at a strip mall in SaskatchewanThe post UPDATE – Amber Alert cancelled, Emma O’Keeffe has been found appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Your investment questions answered!

  17-09-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Ask those questions you’ve always wondered about at free Oct. 11 sessionThe post Your investment questions answered! appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Midtown residents are loving the live-work lifestyle

  17-09-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Innovative project puts you in the heart of it allThe post Midtown residents are loving the live-work lifestyle appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Vigil for Jessica Patrick

  17-09-2018 04:30 via abbynews.com
  
  VIDEOS: Hundreds honour a young mother who lost her life. Jessica Patrick was 18.The post Vigil for Jessica Patrick appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford fire crews rescue woman from back of garbage truck

  17-09-2018 04:21 via abbynews.com
  
  Woman was reportedly sleeping in a dumpster in Chilliwack and was picked up by the truck on its routeThe post Abbotsford fire crews rescue woman from back of garbage truck appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. woman rescued after 40 km ride trapped in garbage truck

  17-09-2018 03:15 via globalnews.ca
  Firefighters believe the woman had climbed into a dumpster looking for somewhere to sleep that was protected from the elements.
  
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• Water main bursts and sends glass, rocks flying

  17-09-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Nobody injured after White Rock incidentThe post Water main bursts and sends glass, rocks flying appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Province asks new B.C. homeless camp to disperse

  17-09-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Saanich camp received notice Sunday from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to vacateThe post Province asks new B.C. homeless camp to disperse appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. to have only one store selling cannabis on first day of legalization

  17-09-2018 00:55 via abbynews.com
  
  The store will open in KamloopsThe post B.C. to have only one store selling cannabis on first day of legalization appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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