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• Lower Mainland arborist killed on golf course ran tree care business for 30-plus years

  27-09-2018 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Bob Fitz-James died Monday on Maple Ridge Golf CourseThe post Lower Mainland arborist killed on golf course ran tree care business for 30-plus years appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 135 B.C. kids stung by wasps in rolling nest while on annual Terry Fox run

  27-09-2018 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Students were running along the edge of the Kamloops elementary school’s yard when the nest was disrupted.
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• B.C. to track ‘dirty money’ in real estate, horse racing

  27-09-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  $100M in casino cash may only be the ‘fun money,’ David Eby saysThe post B.C. to track ‘dirty money’ in real estate, horse racing appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UPDATE: Abbotsford ParentsFIRST to rebrand after AbbotsfordFIRST takes issue

  27-09-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  AbbotsfordFIRST president says similar naming ‘confusing’ for some voters in upcoming electionThe post UPDATE: Abbotsford ParentsFIRST to rebrand after AbbotsfordFIRST takes issue appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford ParentsFIRST a ‘complete surprise’ for AbbotsfordFIRST

  27-09-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  AbbotsfordFIRST president to ask election officials if anything can be done about ‘confusing’ slate nameThe post Abbotsford ParentsFIRST a ‘complete surprise’ for AbbotsfordFIRST appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Valley Concert Society presents Pacific Baroque Orchestra

  27-09-2018 21:29 via abbynews.com
  
  Concert on Friday, Sept. 28 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in AbbotsfordThe post Valley Concert Society presents Pacific Baroque Orchestra appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New B.C. sex doll brothel only a ‘novelty,’ prof says

  27-09-2018 21:07 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver company’s dolls more akin to ‘a very expensive fleshlight,’ according to UBC authorThe post New B.C. sex doll brothel only a ‘novelty,’ prof says appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Largest-ever cruise ship to arrive in Vancouver to visit this weekend

  27-09-2018 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Norwegian Bliss will pick up 4,000 passengers for final leg of cruise that began and ends in SeattleThe post Largest-ever cruise ship to arrive in Vancouver to visit this weekend appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Texting is just as hurtful as face-to-face convos, says new study

  27-09-2018 20:33 via abbynews.com
  
  A new study from UBC Okanagan says texting can have harmful effects.The post Texting is just as hurtful as face-to-face convos, says new study appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Law society issues citation about Lower Mainland mayor

  27-09-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  John Becker involved in lawyer complaints and discipline processThe post Law society issues citation about Lower Mainland mayor appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Driver charged in relation to 2017 fatal crash in Abbotsford

  27-09-2018 20:09 via abbynews.com
  
  Man, 33, died in collision on Sept. 15, 2017 on Whatcom RoadThe post Driver charged in relation to 2017 fatal crash in Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Lower Mainland winery owner calls for traffic calming after car crashes through fence

  27-09-2018 19:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Six vehicles have crashed onto Langley’s Festina Lente Estate Winery property in eight yearsThe post Lower Mainland winery owner calls for traffic calming after car crashes through fence appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Please note the upcoming ARC Arena Cancellations: Thurs, Oct. 4th Ice Experience 12:00 p.m.-close Fri, Oct. 5th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-09-2018 19:50 via twitter.com
  Please note the upcoming ARC Arena Cancellations:Thurs, Oct. 4thIce Experience 12:00 p.m.-closeFri, Oct. 5th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• New in-depth report sheds light on who in B.C. is dying of drug overdoses

  27-09-2018 19:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Coroner’s report includes information such as marital status, employment status and housing situationThe post New in-depth report sheds light on who in B.C. is dying of drug overdoses appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Philpott defends Indigenous healing lodges amid controversy over Stafford killer

  27-09-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer joined Stafford’s father expressing outrage over decisionThe post Philpott defends Indigenous healing lodges amid controversy over Stafford killer appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Join #CIBCRunForTheCure at Mill Lake Park this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. There are two walk or run options: 1 km and 5 k… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-09-2018 19:30 via twitter.com
  Join #CIBCRunForTheCure at Mill Lake Park this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. There are two walk or run options: 1 km and 5 k… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• B.C. carbon tax now costs more than natural gas it is charged on

  27-09-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Price slump continues as hopes raised for LNG exportsThe post B.C. carbon tax now costs more than natural gas it is charged on appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• DYK that we offer childminding at ARC? Our childminding program allows your child to play and have fun in a safe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-09-2018 19:16 via twitter.com
  DYK that we offer childminding at ARC? Our childminding program allows your child to play and have fun in a safe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Trump says his past accusers influence thinking on Kavanaugh

  27-09-2018 19:10 via abbynews.com
  For 10 days, Trump has watched allegations of sexual misconduct swirl around Brett KavanaughThe post Trump says his past accusers influence thinking on Kavanaugh appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Around the BCHL: Penticton Vees and Alberni Valley Bulldogs make three player trade

  27-09-2018 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Around the BCHL is a regular look at the BCHL and goings-on throughout the junior A world.The post Around the BCHL: Penticton Vees and Alberni Valley Bulldogs make three player trade appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Woodworking Duo Eric Gummer and Derrick Pass

  27-09-2018 18:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Custom cabinetry and millwork wins awards for pairThe post Woodworking Duo Eric Gummer and Derrick Pass appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Coffee, spouse, paycheque? What would you give up for your smartphone?

  27-09-2018 17:55 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. residents say they’d give up a lot, according to a BC Hydro reportThe post Coffee, spouse, paycheque? What would you give up for your smartphone? appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Your daily commute and weather forecast: Sept. 27, 2018

  27-09-2018 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Fog clearing to more sun, but a long drive to VancouverThe post Your daily commute and weather forecast: Sept. 27, 2018 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Getting High 101: Where and where not to smoke pot on B.C. campuses

  27-09-2018 16:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Universities and colleges have differing policies for when recreational cannabis becomes legalThe post Getting High 101: Where and where not to smoke pot on B.C. campuses appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Feds want closed door hearing for pipeline spy allegations

  27-09-2018 16:38 via abbynews.com
  
  Case gets underway today on allegations of CSIS spying on anti-pipeline activistsThe post Feds want closed door hearing for pipeline spy allegations appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Deported man is suspect in deadly California beatings

  27-09-2018 16:33 via abbynews.com
  
  A man who was deported from the United States six times was expected in court WednesdayThe post Deported man is suspect in deadly California beatings appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• From rivals to life partners: Canadian forward ties knot with U.S. counterpart

  27-09-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Canadian women’s hockey team forward Gillian Apps marries American forward Meghan DugganThe post From rivals to life partners: Canadian forward ties knot with U.S. counterpart appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 1994 singled out for defining moments in B.C. sports history

  27-09-2018 15:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Victoria hosted the Commonwealth Games, Vancouver Canucks went to the Stanley Cup final and the BC Lions won the Grey CupThe post 1994 singled out for defining moments in B.C. sports history appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Green Party picking up steam across the country: B.C. leader Andrew Weaver

  27-09-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA predicts Elizabeth May could climb the polls ahead of 2019 federal electionThe post Green Party picking up steam across the country: B.C. leader Andrew Weaver appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Three new exhibitions at The Reach explore creativity and conflict

  27-09-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Shows open at Abbotsford gallery on Thursday, Sept. 27The post Three new exhibitions at The Reach explore creativity and conflict appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Justice minister defends approval of roadside pot test as some police wary

  27-09-2018 04:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver’s police department is among those that won’t use the Drager DrugTest 5000The post Justice minister defends approval of roadside pot test as some police wary appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Ice conditions keep Canadian divers from full exploration of Franklin wreck

  27-09-2018 04:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Persistent ice off the Yukon and Alaskan coasts caused a three-week delay for Parks CanadaThe post Ice conditions keep Canadian divers from full exploration of Franklin wreck appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• General Election day is happening on October 20th 2018. Find out who your candidates are at abbotsford.ca/election… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-09-2018 03:11 via twitter.com
  General Election day is happening on October 20th 2018. Find out who your candidates are at abbotsford.ca/election… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• ROAD WORK ALERT: City crews will be grinding and paving on Marshall Road from McKenzie to Riverside September 24 -… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-09-2018 03:10 via twitter.com
  ROAD WORK ALERT: City crews will be grinding and paving on Marshall Road from McKenzie to Riverside September 24 -… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• B.C. mayoral candidate on why he asked a homeless man to chug beer for sandwich

  27-09-2018 03:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Port Moody Coun. Rob Vagramov says he was ‘fresh out of college’ and his heart was in the right placeThe post B.C. mayoral candidate on why he asked a homeless man to chug beer for sandwich appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Trump dumps on Canada, says he rejected NAFTA meeting with Trudeau

  27-09-2018 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Prime Minister’s Office disputed the president’s statement — insisting it did not request a meetingThe post Trump dumps on Canada, says he rejected NAFTA meeting with Trudeau appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Aerial photos reveal good and bad news about B.C.’s endangered killer whales

  27-09-2018 02:22 via abbynews.com
  
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says one whale losing weight, others pregnantThe post Aerial photos reveal good and bad news about B.C.’s endangered killer whales appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Trans Mountain CEO says pipe construction could restart in 2019 on NEB timeline

  27-09-2018 02:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Timeline unveiled by the federal pipeline regulator on Wednesday is ‘reasonable and fair.’The post Trans Mountain CEO says pipe construction could restart in 2019 on NEB timeline appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 3 engineers to face disciplinary hearings in Mount Polley disaster

  27-09-2018 02:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Hearings will be heard in 2019 in relation to the 2014 Mount Polley Mine tailings impoundment breachThe post 3 engineers to face disciplinary hearings in Mount Polley disaster appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• COLUMN: B.C. doesn’t have enough workers to meet industries’ demand

  27-09-2018 01:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Jock Finlayson of BC Business Council writes about the provincial government’s Labour Market OutlookThe post COLUMN: B.C. doesn’t have enough workers to meet industries’ demand appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Startup offers $1 way into B.C. real estate

  27-09-2018 01:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver-based company aims to give people cheaper ways to invest in the marketThe post Startup offers $1 way into B.C. real estate appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Horgan says B.C. LNG industry more likely under NDP government

  27-09-2018 00:50 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Liberals added costs to the projects that scared off investors
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• Guardian of B.C. war memorial to get memorial of his own

  27-09-2018 00:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The late Dave Manson spent 10 years looking after First World War memorial without payThe post Guardian of B.C. war memorial to get memorial of his own appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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