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• Trudeau says Canadians expect ‘consequences’ for Khashoggi murder

  24-10-2018 23:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Prime Minister seemed reluctant to cancel arms deal with Saudi ArabiaThe post Trudeau says Canadians expect ‘consequences’ for Khashoggi murder appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Transport Canada to investigate B.C. plane stunt death

  24-10-2018 23:16 via abbynews.com
  
  Canadian hip-hop artist killed allegedly filming video on wing of plane when things went wrongThe post Transport Canada to investigate B.C. plane stunt death appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC Cannabis Store sees 20,000 transactions in first week of legalization

  24-10-2018 23:12 via abbynews.com
  
  The government-run store in Kamloopsis the only legal brick-and-mortar retail outlet in B.C.The post BC Cannabis Store sees 20,000 transactions in first week of legalization appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘Naturally occurring’ anthrax kills 13 livestock in northeastern B.C.

  24-10-2018 22:34 via abbynews.com
  
  Health officials say there is no risk to the publicThe post ‘Naturally occurring’ anthrax kills 13 livestock in northeastern B.C. appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘Naturally occurring’ anthrax kills 13 bison in northeastern B.C.

  24-10-2018 22:34 via abbynews.com
  
  Health officials say there is no risk to the publicThe post ‘Naturally occurring’ anthrax kills 13 bison in northeastern B.C. appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• The latest: Crude pipe bombs sent to Obama, Clintons, CNN; no injuries

  24-10-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The U.S. Secret Service says agents have intercepted packages containing “possible explosive devices” addressed to former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.The post The latest: Crude pipe bombs sent to Obama, Clintons, CNN; no injuries appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Panthers clinch playoff spot

  24-10-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford crushes Centennial, punches postseason ticketThe post Panthers clinch playoff spot appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• South Carolina convenience store sold $1.537 billion ticket

  24-10-2018 22:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Unless the winner chooses to come forward, the world may never know who won.The post South Carolina convenience store sold $1.537 billion ticket appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Sexual assault trial for former gymnastics coach continues

  24-10-2018 22:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Dave Brubaker, who was formerly director of the women’s national gymnastics team, has pleaded not guilty.The post Sexual assault trial for former gymnastics coach continues appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Saskatchewan promising safer highway intersections after Broncos bus crash

  24-10-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Carbon tax and the economy are expected to be on the agenda during the fall sitting of the Saskatchewan legislature.The post Saskatchewan promising safer highway intersections after Broncos bus crash appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C.’s Justina Di Stasio wins women’s 72-kg title at wrestling worlds

  24-10-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Di Stasio’s medal was one of three on a successful day for Canada’s women wrestlers.The post B.C.’s Justina Di Stasio wins women’s 72-kg title at wrestling worlds appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fire trucks from Langley help mount convincing anniversary ruse

  24-10-2018 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  An engine eventually bound for Nicaragua made a detour into Bradner for a mock fire.The post Fire trucks from Langley help mount convincing anniversary ruse appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: ‘The Hockey Song’ heads to Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

  24-10-2018 20:39 via abbynews.com
  
  Stompin’ Tom classic to be honoured this weekend when the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Winnipeg JetsThe post VIDEO: ‘The Hockey Song’ heads to Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Bold fashion statement pays off for Abbotsford councillor

  24-10-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Colourfal shirt may have begun new fashion campaign strategy for longtime councillorThe post Bold fashion statement pays off for Abbotsford councillor appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canada seizes $1.4M in illicit pharmaceuticals as part of international sting

  24-10-2018 19:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Majority of products seized were sexual enhancements drugsThe post Canada seizes $1.4M in illicit pharmaceuticals as part of international sting appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Updated: Dog food factory named as source of ammonia leak in Langley Township

  24-10-2018 18:56 via abbynews.com
  
  Fifty people evacuated from the Gloucester park, will not be able to return for up to 40 hours
  The post Updated: Dog food factory named as source of ammonia leak in Langley Township appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Fire Fighters help youth roll away

  24-10-2018 18:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Crew helps free child’s foot from pedal, return later with new bikeThe post Abbotsford Fire Fighters help youth roll away appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Walkoff Memories: ‘93 Jays reunite for 25th anniversary of World Series win

  24-10-2018 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Blue Jays scored 8-6 win and a second straight World Series titleThe post Walkoff Memories: ‘93 Jays reunite for 25th anniversary of World Series win appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fundraiser started by B.C. man to create Mr. Dressup documentary

  24-10-2018 18:37 via abbynews.com
  
  Keith Hoffart, from Kelowna, remembers the children’s TV show fondly and started a KickstarterThe post Fundraiser started by B.C. man to create Mr. Dressup documentary appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Electricity restored in slide-threatened northeastern B.C. community of Old Fort

  24-10-2018 18:35 via abbynews.com
  
  The regional district is maintaining the evacuation order issued almost three weeks agoThe post Electricity restored in slide-threatened northeastern B.C. community of Old Fort appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford teachers call out ‘chronic underfunding’ in classrooms

  24-10-2018 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Lacking teachers-on-call pulls specialist teachers from helping at-risk students, union saysThe post Abbotsford teachers call out ‘chronic underfunding’ in classrooms appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Pedestrian dead after crash near Surrey-Delta border

  24-10-2018 17:50 via abbynews.com
  
  The Surrey man was hit by a pickup truck turning onto Scott RoadThe post Pedestrian dead after crash near Surrey-Delta border appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New appeal in Surrey teen’s torched-SUV killing

  24-10-2018 17:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Bhavkiran (Kiran) Dhesi’s body was found in the 18400-block of 24 Avenue on Aug. 2, 2017The post New appeal in Surrey teen’s torched-SUV killing appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Body of missing B.C. man Ben Kilmer has been found

  24-10-2018 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Family confirms body of husband and father found last week; Kilmer had been missing since May 16The post Body of missing B.C. man Ben Kilmer has been found appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• US official: Explosive device found at Clintons’ NY home

  24-10-2018 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Investigators believe the explosive is linked to one found Monday at the home of George SorosThe post US official: Explosive device found at Clintons’ NY home appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘Your vote matters,’ BC NDP and Greens host proportional representation rally

  24-10-2018 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  British Columbians have until Nov. 30 to vote in favour of transitioning to PR, ending traditional first-past-the-post systemThe post ‘Your vote matters,’ BC NDP and Greens host proportional representation rally appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• $1.537 billion U.S. Mega Millions ticket just misses world record

  24-10-2018 15:10 via abbynews.com
  
  The winning ticket sold in South Carolina is worth about $877.8 million in a lump-sum cash paymentThe post $1.537 billion U.S. Mega Millions ticket just misses world record appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Mixed results for Pilots

  24-10-2018 15:01 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford wins big in Surrey, loses 7-1 at homeThe post Mixed results for Pilots appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canada Post in Abbotsford honours first responders

  24-10-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Plaque presentation recognizes important work of five agenciesThe post Canada Post in Abbotsford honours first responders appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Red Sox beat Dodgers 8-4 in Game 1 of World Series

  24-10-2018 06:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Benintendi has 4 hits as Boston cruises at FenwayThe post Red Sox beat Dodgers 8-4 in Game 1 of World Series appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Municipal Election Results

  24-10-2018 04:47
  The Unofficial election results are as follows:
  Mayor – One (1) Elected
  1. BRAUN, Henry
  Councillor – Eight (8) Elected
  1. ROSS, Patricia2. BANMAN, Bruce3. BARKMAN, Les4. LOEWEN, Dave5. FALK, Brenda6. SIEMENS, Ross7. CHAHAL, Kelly8. BLUE, Sandy
  School Trustee – Seven (7) Elected
  1. NEUFELD, Korky2. PETERSEN, Stan3. WILSON, Shirley4. RAI, Preet S.5. PAULS, Rhonda6. ANDERSON, Phil7. LATHAM, Freddy Valid Votes
  18,732
  18,31917,22417,22315,47114,90414,87212,83812,668
  12,38812,29511,4
  
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• Op-Ed by the Honorable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs

  24-10-2018 04:26
  A GOOD DEAL FOR CANADIANS
  By Chrystia Freeland
  The United States Mexico Canada Agreement is an updated, modernized North American trade agreement that is good for Canada and good for Canadians.
  It is the result of Canada being tough at the negotiation table, united at home, and getting the job done.
  Canada negotiated hard. We stayed strong, even when some were urging capitulation. We held out for a good deal, and we got a good deal. Canadians can be justly proud of this.
  The Canadian Chamber of
  
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• BCLC Engages Auditor to Support Anti-Money Laundering Program

  24-10-2018 04:21
  Monitoring Underway to Ensure Integrity of Source of Funds Reporting
  October 23, 2018, Kamloops, B.C. – BCLC is taking action to ensure that its Casino Service Providers are completely and accurately recording information regarding the source of players’ funds as part of its commitment to the prevention of money-laundering activities in B.C. casinos.
  BCLC has engaged a third-party auditor to undertake independent monitoring at B.C.’s three busiest casinos to support their compl
  
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• Dan + Shay with special guest Chris Lane to play Abbotsford Centre in 2019

  24-10-2018 04:17
  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019ABBOTSFORD CENTRE – ABBOTSFORD, BCDoors:  6:30PM           Show:  7:30PM
  TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 @ 10AM
  TICKETS AVAILABLE AT www.livenation.comCharge by Phone 1-855-985-5000
  Tickets (incl. GST) $25.75, $31.25, $55.75(Plus service charges)
  ** RESERVED SEATING / ALL AGES**
  ABBOTSFORD, BC (October 22, 2018) –  Dan + Shay’s self-titled third studio album debuted at No. 1 on the Bill
  
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• Chris Tomlin at the Abbotsford Centre

  24-10-2018 04:12
  SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019ABBOTSFORD CENTRE – ABBOTSFORD, BCDoors:  6:00PM           Show:  7:00PM
  TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 @ 10AM
  TICKETS AVAILABLE AT www.livenation.com
  Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000
  Tickets (incl. GST) $24.25, 38.25, 51.50, 93.25, 120.00(Plus service charges)
  ** RESERVED SEATING / ALL AGES**
  ABBOTSFORD, BC (October 22, 2018) –  Likely “the most often sung artist anywhere” accordi
  
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• Gallery 7 Theatre Holding Open Auditions for Hilarious Comedy About Family

  24-10-2018 04:07
  Gallery 7 Theatre is looking forward to holding open auditions for its next production of their 2018/2019 “Back to Classics” Theatre Season, Beau Jest, a comedy about family by James Sherman. The audition will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 6:30 PM at the theatre’s rehearsal hall located at #100 – 34595 3rd Ave, Abbotsford.
  The audition is open to all performers ages 18 -75. Those interested in working behind the scenes as assistant stage managers, running crew,
  
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• Unlock Riches Stored in Secret Places of Out-Dated Financial Thinking!

  24-10-2018 04:03
  Sam Piercy, CFP presents the Better Banking for Building Wealth seminar.
  Register Below for this FREE Special live 6-hour Better Banking Event in Chilliwack!
  What if a fresh perspective on money was the answer to the questions you didn’t even know how to ask?
  You will discover existing opportunities to live generously – for yourself, your family, community and future generations!
  Did you know…Much of our conventional financial thinking fuels poverty?
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• Lower Mainland boy has bike and prosthetic arm stolen

  24-10-2018 03:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Bike has been recovered, but arm still missingThe post Lower Mainland boy has bike and prosthetic arm stolen appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canada announces $20M fund for women entrepreneurs

  24-10-2018 02:36 via abbynews.com
  
  New federal program will provide up to $100,000 for female business owners to grow their operationsThe post Canada announces $20M fund for women entrepreneurs appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Vancouver Island man claims falling ice smashed his truck windshield

  24-10-2018 02:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Man discovered volleyball-sized chunk ice on his truck Saturday, near Nanaimo, B.C.The post Vancouver Island man claims falling ice smashed his truck windshield appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘She’s charging. Oh God’: Mama grizzly runs at B.C. man armed with shotgun

  24-10-2018 02:10 via abbynews.com
  
  People online were quick to question – and defend – a man’s decision to shoot a grizzly bear charging him on a Bella Coola front yardThe post ‘She’s charging. Oh God’: Mama grizzly runs at B.C. man armed with shotgun appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. veteran combats PTSD in the ring and on the farm

  24-10-2018 02:08 via abbynews.com
  
  Cam Tetrault is a valuable contributor at Quesnel’s Two Rivers Boxing ClubThe post B.C. veteran combats PTSD in the ring and on the farm appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. vegan butcher to appear on Dragons’ Den

  24-10-2018 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Victoria’s Very Good Butchers will star in Nov. 29 episodeThe post B.C. vegan butcher to appear on Dragons’ Den appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Vancouver mom creates screen-free kids’ entertainment

  24-10-2018 01:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Luna Cheng, who grew up in Langley, is one of the creators of BoredBox.The post Vancouver mom creates screen-free kids’ entertainment appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Canadian troops, families take shelter in hotel after Florida hurricane

  24-10-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Most of the Canadians were evacuated from the military base before Hurricane MichaelThe post Canadian troops, families take shelter in hotel after Florida hurricane appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. jury trial hears police-sting audio of man accused of killing girl, 12

  24-10-2018 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Garry Handlen has pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder of Monica Jack on May 6, 1978.The post B.C. jury trial hears police-sting audio of man accused of killing girl, 12 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 5 tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween

  24-10-2018 00:19 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Children’s Hospital has a few suggestions to keep Oct. 31 fun
  The post 5 tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. man gets seven years in prison for baseball-bat attack on Kamloops teen

  24-10-2018 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Kamloops man who beat Jessie Simpson into a coma has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. He was originally charged with attempted murder and assault with a weapon.The post B.C. man gets seven years in prison for baseball-bat attack on Kamloops teen appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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