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• Mayor & Son Implicated in Collusion on Land Deal

  30-09-2018 23:55
  Editors Note: Abbotsford Today as received a package of documents from a confidential source that clearly indicates the potential for collusion concerning a land deal between Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun and his son, Director of Planning & Development, Darren Braun. Abbotsford Today has shared this story with other media outlets, the Provincial Attorney General, the Department of Fisheries & Oceans, and a copy has been sent to both Henry and Darren Braun for comment. We will publish thei
  
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• Snowfall expected on B.C. highway mountain passes

  30-09-2018 23:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Environment Canada says approaching low pressure system will give snowThe post Snowfall expected on B.C. highway mountain passes appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Second Conflict of Interest Allegation Against Henry Braun

  30-09-2018 23:45
  Abbotsford Today has received a second allegation of conflict of interest pertaining to the relationship between Mayor Henry Braun and his son, Director of Development Planning, Darren Braun. This allegation follows on the heels of a story Abbotsford Today recently published regarding their relationship concerning a property development application on Glenn Mountain (click to read that full article).
  A local resident has come forward to Abbotsford Today expressing concerns about the decision to
  
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• Overnight maintenance expected to cause Massey Tunnel delays

  30-09-2018 23:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Single-lane closures will be in effect from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5The post Overnight maintenance expected to cause Massey Tunnel delays appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Two killed in separate Okanagan crashes

  30-09-2018 23:10 via abbynews.com
  
  The crash happened in the early hours of Sunday morningThe post Two killed in separate Okanagan crashes appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• REPLAY: Video you don’t want to miss from this week in B.C.

  30-09-2018 23:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Here’s a look at replay-worthy highlights from stories across the province this weekThe post REPLAY: Video you don’t want to miss from this week in B.C. appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• The civic election is happening on October 20th. Advanced polls will be available October 10th & 13th - make sure… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-09-2018 22:24 via twitter.com
  The civic election is happening on October 20th.Advanced polls will be available October 10th & 13th - make sure… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Are you a local #artist? Check out the community banner project for the opportunity to have your artwork showcased… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-09-2018 22:19 via twitter.com
  Are you a local #artist?Check out the community banner project for the opportunity to have your artwork showcased… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Canadian man charged with manslaughter in death of girlfriend’s baby boy

  30-09-2018 22:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Investigators believe the boy was injured by the accused on two different occasionsThe post Canadian man charged with manslaughter in death of girlfriend’s baby boy appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford, Victoria officers killed in line of duty honoured at B.C. police memorial

  30-09-2018 21:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Const. John Davidson and Ian Jordan had their names added to list of fallen officersThe post Abbotsford, Victoria officers killed in line of duty honoured at B.C. police memorial appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Property Taxes Highest in Lower Mainland

  30-09-2018 21:07
  Abbotsford once again has the highest property taxes in the lower mainland. The chart below shows as the highest “mill rate” applied to your home value to calculate property tax. This mill rate is the portion of the property tax bill that is identified as “General Municipal” and is the area that your City Council has control over. The City of Abbotsford has committed to increasing Property Tax rates in the range of 2%-3% year over year, despite receiving massive windfalls
  
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• Heavy rains, flash floods forecasted for Metro Vancouver

  30-09-2018 19:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Environment Canada issues a rainfall warningThe post Heavy rains, flash floods forecasted for Metro Vancouver appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Over 800 dead in Indonesia quake and tsunami; toll may rise

  30-09-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  At least 832 people were confirmed killed by the quake and tsunami that struck Friday eveningThe post Over 800 dead in Indonesia quake and tsunami; toll may rise appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Singh puts on brave face one year in as NDP faces existential questions

  30-09-2018 19:25 via abbynews.com
  
  He was billed as a charismatic, dynamic injection of energy desperately needed by the NDPThe post Singh puts on brave face one year in as NDP faces existential questions appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Vet nurse warns dog owners after alleged dog poisoning in North Vancouver

  30-09-2018 19:15 via abbynews.com
  
  The dog had licked a rock near a threatening sign before having multiple seizuresThe post Vet nurse warns dog owners after alleged dog poisoning in North Vancouver appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Europe finishes off dominant week to win back Ryder Cup

  30-09-2018 18:50 via abbynews.com
  
  The Europeans were treated like rock stars before more than 50,000 fansThe post Europe finishes off dominant week to win back Ryder Cup appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. hockey team retires jersey of former teammate who died in Humboldt crash

  30-09-2018 18:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Team retired jersey of former player Jaxon Joseph, who died in the April 6 bus crashThe post B.C. hockey team retires jersey of former teammate who died in Humboldt crash appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C.’s winter tire rules come into effect Monday

  30-09-2018 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Snowflake or M+S tires must be used on most B.C. highways till March 30The post B.C.’s winter tire rules come into effect Monday appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Vancouver port welcomes largest-ever cruise ship to Canada Place

  30-09-2018 17:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The Norwegian Bliss can hold up to 6,000 passengersThe post Vancouver port welcomes largest-ever cruise ship to Canada Place appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. VIEWS: Adrian Dix’s private clinic crackdown begins

  30-09-2018 17:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Province ramps up MRI machines, but what about surgery?The post B.C. VIEWS: Adrian Dix’s private clinic crackdown begins appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• #Roadclosure reminder - single land closure along Bevan st. and Emerson ave. this morning until 11 am for the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  30-09-2018 17:15 via twitter.com
  #Roadclosure reminder - single land closure along Bevan st. and Emerson ave. this morning until 11 am for the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Ceremony held to renew Toronto home linked to Bruce McArthur investigation

  30-09-2018 16:55 via abbynews.com
  
  McArthur is charged with eight counts of first-degree murder after men’s remains foundThe post Ceremony held to renew Toronto home linked to Bruce McArthur investigation appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• After postponing UN speech, Freeland focuses on looming NAFTA deadline

  30-09-2018 16:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada wants assurances it won’t be subject to heavy American tariffs on steel and aluminum exportsThe post After postponing UN speech, Freeland focuses on looming NAFTA deadline appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Conservation group blasts B.C. for targeting predators to protect sheep

  30-09-2018 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The province has contracted the cull of wolves and coyotes to protect two sheep herds in declineThe post Conservation group blasts B.C. for targeting predators to protect sheep appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford woman devastated by theft of her scooter

  30-09-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Michelle Hudson has mobility issues due to a diabetes diagnosis, her daughter saysThe post Abbotsford woman devastated by theft of her scooter appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• US and Canada reach deal on NAFTA

  30-09-2018 10:53
  (CNN) – Canada agreed late Sunday to sign on to a trade deal between the United States and Mexico, revamping the three-country North American Free Trade Agreement after more than a year of tortuous negotiations.Just hours before a midnight deadline, the US and Canadian governments agreed to a deal that would allow US farmers greater access to Canada’s dairy market and address concerns about potential US auto tariffs, officials from both countries said.The agreement with Canada and M
  
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• Canucks fall 4-1 to Coyotes to close out NHL pre-season

  30-09-2018 07:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver opens regular season Wednesday against CalgaryThe post Canucks fall 4-1 to Coyotes to close out NHL pre-season appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canada Post Strike Looms

  30-09-2018 06:23
  Canada Post management and CUPW – Canadian Union of Postal Workers are meeting this weekend, trying to avert job action.
  CUPW represents 50,00 employees.CUPW members voted in late August and in early September to back a strike.
  A deadline for job action came and went this past week with the union saying it would not issue a mandatory 72-hour strike notice if there was progress at the bargaining table.
  The union has warned its members to be prepared for job action. In past conflicts, that u
  
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• Ibrahimovic scores twice in Galaxy’s 3-0 win over Whitecaps

  30-09-2018 06:20 via abbynews.com
  
  L.A. thumps Vancouver in MLS actionThe post Ibrahimovic scores twice in Galaxy’s 3-0 win over Whitecaps appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Kawhi Leonard scores 12 as Raptors win in Vancouver

  30-09-2018 04:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Toronto beats Portland 122-104 in NBA exhibition clashThe post Kawhi Leonard scores 12 as Raptors win in Vancouver appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Environment Canada warns of early snowfall on Interior passes, Coquihalla

  30-09-2018 02:11 via abbynews.com
  
  Special weather statement issued for B.C. InteriorThe post Environment Canada warns of early snowfall on Interior passes, Coquihalla appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Masoli tosses 3 TDs as Ticats rout Lions 40-10

  30-09-2018 01:05 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. slips to 6-7 on CFL seasonThe post Masoli tosses 3 TDs as Ticats rout Lions 40-10 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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