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• Activists mount protest outside B.C. pig slaughterhouse

  05-10-2018 23:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Protestors quickly disperse after call to RCMP reporting trespassingThe post Activists mount protest outside B.C. pig slaughterhouse appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford News proud to serve its community for more than 100 years

  05-10-2018 23:26 via abbynews.com
  
  New #NowMoreThanEver campaign launched during National Newspaper WeekThe post Abbotsford News proud to serve its community for more than 100 years appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canadians voted for a carbon tax, Trudeau says as provincial blowback grows

  05-10-2018 23:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said he was backing off because he could not get Ottawa to promise it wouldn’t force Manitoba to raise the priceThe post Canadians voted for a carbon tax, Trudeau says as provincial blowback grows appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Online child luring major focus of presentation for Abbotsford parents

  05-10-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  DPAC put on talks on consent, intimate partner violence, sexting, but focus largely held on luringThe post Online child luring major focus of presentation for Abbotsford parents appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Handling of high drivers, border crossers still being ironed out, officials say

  05-10-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  Two provinces have not signed funding deals to train officers on detecting drivers who are highThe post Handling of high drivers, border crossers still being ironed out, officials say appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• PNE ‘Fright Nights’ are fun for Surrey-based director of horror films

  05-10-2018 22:15 via abbynews.com
  
  No question, ‘quiet’ Gigi Saul Guerrero loves to scare peopleThe post PNE ‘Fright Nights’ are fun for Surrey-based director of horror films appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Sightless barrel racing horse Curly amazes owners

  05-10-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Curly has a special place in the hearts of her ownersThe post Sightless barrel racing horse Curly amazes owners appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C.’s new municipal election finance laws getting their first test

  05-10-2018 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver shows loopholes for early spending, union staffThe post B.C.’s new municipal election finance laws getting their first test appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Save the date! Involve Abbotsford 2018 takes place on Thursday, November 15th at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  05-10-2018 21:26 via twitter.com
  Save the date!Involve Abbotsford 2018 takes place on Thursday, November 15th at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• A reminder for Thanksgiving Weekend Cancellations: Friday, October 5th Stick & Puck 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Ice Experien… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  05-10-2018 21:21 via twitter.com
  A reminder for Thanksgiving Weekend Cancellations:Friday, October 5thStick & Puck 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Ice Experien… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Join us on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the ARC Indoor Track for Family Track Time. Strollers are welcome!

  05-10-2018 21:20 via twitter.com
  Join us on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the ARC Indoor Track for Family Track Time. Strollers are welcome!
  
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• Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat. STRONG by Zumba combines body weight, muscle conditioning, card… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  05-10-2018 21:15 via twitter.com
  Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat. STRONG by Zumba combines body weight, muscle conditioning, card… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• IHIT investigating after shooting in Chilliwack leaves one dead

  05-10-2018 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Kyle Cromarty, 27, killed in what police are calling a targeted attackThe post IHIT investigating after shooting in Chilliwack leaves one dead appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Nyvall stands by claims from all-candidates meeting

  05-10-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Nyvall says it’s true Abbotsford has lost out on $700M of business, but says he can’t get specificThe post Nyvall stands by claims from all-candidates meeting appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. child in hospital after eating cannabis gummy bears

  05-10-2018 20:25 via abbynews.com
  
  The child was reported to have been in the back seat of a vehicle when she ate discarded candiesThe post B.C. child in hospital after eating cannabis gummy bears appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC Ferries wants five new ships

  05-10-2018 20:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Sights set on Canadian shipyards to build vessels for local routesThe post BC Ferries wants five new ships appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 111 cats surrendered by one person to BC SPCA

  05-10-2018 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  A total of 111 cats and kittens came in from the same owner, who surrendered 64 just two weeks agoThe post 111 cats surrendered by one person to BC SPCA appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Canadian shrugs off snow, goes waterskiing

  05-10-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Despite some of Alberta and B.C. being hit with snow this week, it was no match for one water-sport enthusiastThe post VIDEO: Canadian shrugs off snow, goes waterskiing appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford cat recovering, loses eye after shot 9 times with pellet gun

  05-10-2018 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Owner says Chocolate likely won’t regain sight in other eye due to concussion sustained in incidentThe post Abbotsford cat recovering, loses eye after shot 9 times with pellet gun appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• PHOTO: Run for the Cure

  05-10-2018 18:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Annual breast cancer fundraiser was held in AbbotsfordThe post PHOTO: Run for the Cure appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• PHOTO: Orchestra talk

  05-10-2018 18:43 via abbynews.com
  
  Valley Concert Society presented Pacific Baroque Orchestra in AbbotsfordThe post PHOTO: Orchestra talk appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Man facing 7 charges related to alleged prostitution ring involving teens

  05-10-2018 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Mohammed Begg, 35, is facing six counts related to prostitution and human trafficking and one count of assaultThe post Man facing 7 charges related to alleged prostitution ring involving teens appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• PHOTO: Health Talks

  05-10-2018 18:39 via abbynews.com
  
  Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation holds medical forumThe post PHOTO: Health Talks appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• EDITORIAL: Newspapers do matter

  05-10-2018 18:36 via abbynews.com
  
  Help us remind local businesses, advertisers and governments that newspaper journalism is critically importantThe post EDITORIAL: Newspapers do matter appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fall programs at The Reach include art classes and tours

  05-10-2018 18:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford gallery-museum is celebrating 10th anniversaryThe post Fall programs at The Reach include art classes and tours appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Homeowner surprised when renter invites homeless camp to B.C. backyard

  05-10-2018 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Current mayoral candidate invited roughly 20 campers previously kicked out of Greater Victoria provincial campgroundThe post Homeowner surprised when renter invites homeless camp to B.C. backyard appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Premier acknowledges homeless issue ‘a serious challenge’

  05-10-2018 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  “There are camps and communities like Maple Ridge, Nanaimo, Vancouver, are more recently Langford”The post Premier acknowledges homeless issue ‘a serious challenge’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Pot producer Sun Pharm changes name to Zenabis

  05-10-2018 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The move to create Zenabis Global Inc. is part of a reverse takeoverThe post Pot producer Sun Pharm changes name to Zenabis appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fashion Fridays: Skincare on the go

  05-10-2018 15:33 via abbynews.com
  
  Kim XO, lets you know the best online shopping tips during Fashion Fridays on the Black Press Media NetworkThe post Fashion Fridays: Skincare on the go appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Killer Paul Bernardo set for weapon trial; accused of having ‘shank’

  05-10-2018 15:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Bernardo was convicted in 1995 of the first-degree murders of two teen girlsThe post Killer Paul Bernardo set for weapon trial; accused of having ‘shank’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Unemployment rate dipped in September on part-time job gains: StatsCan

  05-10-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The job gains were also almost entirely in British Columbia and Ontario, with little change in the other provincesThe post Unemployment rate dipped in September on part-time job gains: StatsCan appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. town purchases castle with peculiar past

  05-10-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Peachland is currently the proud owner of a castle with an unusual chapter of local historyThe post B.C. town purchases castle with peculiar past appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. business makes a mint on cannabis extraction equipment

  05-10-2018 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Vitalis Extraction Technology first in Canada cannabis industry to earn ASME certificationThe post B.C. business makes a mint on cannabis extraction equipment appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Young Maple Ridge man dies playing recreational hockey

  05-10-2018 06:36 via abbynews.com
  
  Noah Truslen, 22, passed away early Thursday.The post Young Maple Ridge man dies playing recreational hockey appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford council hopefuls face public at all-candidates meeting

  05-10-2018 06:09 via abbynews.com
  
  Event allowed people to interact personally with those running for councilThe post Abbotsford council hopefuls face public at all-candidates meeting appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 1 dead after shooting in Chilliwack, homicide investigators deployed

  05-10-2018 02:32 via abbynews.com
  
  Heavy police presence with witnesses reporting shots fired, one report of a man taken by ambulanceThe post 1 dead after shooting in Chilliwack, homicide investigators deployed appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• TransLink finalizes policy to keep bus drivers from driving high

  05-10-2018 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Company says it won’t be doing saliva tests, but giving managers extra trainingThe post TransLink finalizes policy to keep bus drivers from driving high appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Braun Dodges Questions, Raises More at Debate

  05-10-2018 02:03
  Despite some fireworks and some missteps by challengers for the Mayor’s chair at the Mayoral Debate last night, the most anticipated moments revolved around how Henry Braun would address concerns over 2 conflict of interest stories first published by Abbotsford Today.(1) (2)
  However, Mr. Braun chose to simply ignore, and not address, the alleged conflict of interest that arose from having his son, Darren Braun, present recommendations to Council that may effect the future of land owned by
  
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• Nine-year-old history teacher inspires action at B.C. school

  05-10-2018 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Daughter of residential school survivor shares powerful message of resilienceThe post Nine-year-old history teacher inspires action at B.C. school appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Former Lower Mainland church elder charged with sexual assault

  05-10-2018 01:12 via abbynews.com
  
  Brian Batke, 72, charged with one count of sexual assault, one count sexual exploitationThe post Former Lower Mainland church elder charged with sexual assault appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘No more stolen sisters’: Red Dress Walk honours missing Indigenous women in B.C.

  05-10-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Deanna Wertz, Caitlin Potts, Ashley Simpson and Nicole Bell — missing, but not forgotten.The post ‘No more stolen sisters’: Red Dress Walk honours missing Indigenous women in B.C. appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh loses chief of staff for ‘personal reasons’

  05-10-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  NDP parliamentary leader Guy Caron says Willy Blomme is leaving for “personal reasons,” adding the party is grateful that Blomme offered to help find a new chief of staffThe post NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh loses chief of staff for ‘personal reasons’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Liberals agree to hike pre-writ spending limit for political parties

  05-10-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  As part of Bill C-76, the government initially proposed to cap party spending on advertising at $1.5 million during what’s known as the pre-writ periodThe post Liberals agree to hike pre-writ spending limit for political parties appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Graham Evan MacDonell eyes Abbotsford trustee seat

  05-10-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Former communications professional turned genealogist says school board needs better communicationsThe post Graham Evan MacDonell eyes Abbotsford trustee seat appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Marijuana roll out will be challenging, new territory for everyone: Horgan

  05-10-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The premier says the government will do all it can to meet demand by bringing in as much supply as possible.The post Marijuana roll out will be challenging, new territory for everyone: Horgan appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. movie industry aims to be more green, both in production and onscreen

  05-10-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. is one of the top three international full-service production centres in North America with more than 65 film studiosThe post B.C. movie industry aims to be more green, both in production and onscreen appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Cloverdale grandma, 96, proves ‘A Mother’s Love’ knows no age limit

  05-10-2018 00:02 via abbynews.com
  
  Hazel Amos’ team will take on the Inside Ride to raise money for children with cancerThe post Cloverdale grandma, 96, proves ‘A Mother’s Love’ knows no age limit appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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