Abbotsford news

• B.C. aims to limit donations on MLA recall campaigns

  30-10-2018 23:49 via abbynews.com
  
  Two MLAs, David Eby and Rich Coleman, currently face recall petitions in their ridings
  
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• Two cars in Abbotsford destroyed by suspicious pre-Halloween fires

  30-10-2018 23:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Police investigating after cars set alight Monday evening
  
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• Reckless driving penalties in B.C. to rise by 20% on Nov. 1

  30-10-2018 23:31 via abbynews.com
  
  Attorney General David Eby says fees will help lower premiums for safe drivers
  
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• Calgary city council to vote on killing bid for 2026 Winter Games

  30-10-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Referendum on the issue was schedule for Wednesday
  
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• With so many Irish immigrants, B.C. now home to 2nd Irish consulate

  30-10-2018 22:57 via abbynews.com
  
  The space at The World Trade Center at Canada Place is being shared with Germany’s consulate
  
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• Justin Trudeau to visit B.C., exonerate First Nations war chiefs who were hanged

  30-10-2018 22:36 via abbynews.com
  
  The Prime Minister is expected to personally exonerate the chiefs in a visit near Williams Lake
  
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• ‘I want to leave’: Vancouver Whitecaps captain Waston looking for new home

  30-10-2018 22:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Waston joined the Whitecaps in 2014 and became captain before the 2017 MLS season
  
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• $1M unclaimed lottery ticket sold in B.C.

  30-10-2018 21:40 via abbynews.com
  
  The winning ticket was purchased in Victoria on Jan. 3, 2018
  
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• ‘Progressive’ contractors, unions call for share of B.C. public construction

  30-10-2018 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  NDP’s building trades rule drives up costs, Claire Trevena told
  
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• Kelly Ellard, who killed B.C. teen Reena Virk, has day parole extended

  30-10-2018 21:19 via abbynews.com
  
  The 35-year-old was convicted of murder in 2005, and granted conditional day parole last November
  
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• Black Press Media newsrooms win big at Webster Awards

  30-10-2018 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Special ‘Fire Fight’ supplement wins award for Community Reporting
  
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• This may be Abbotsford’s most dedicated Halloween house

  30-10-2018 20:54 via abbynews.com
  
  Mark Latten says just about everything is handmade and it takes five people seven hours to set up
  
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• From (hydroponic) farm to table: A look inside a cannabis production facility

  30-10-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  A B.C.-based cannabis production facility grows its 600 plants in sealed rooms before turning into the dry flower or oil now legal in Canada
  
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• Greyhound replacement ready to roll between Kelowna and Vancouver

  30-10-2018 19:57 via abbynews.com
  
  Ebus will run two buses a day between Kelowna and several Lower Mainland locations
  
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• Watchdog praises changes made so far after B.C.’s health worker misfirings scandal

  30-10-2018 19:56 via abbynews.com
  
  Ombusperson Jay Chalke gives an update on the recommendations he made following the 2012 misfirings
  
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• Evacuation order, some alerts lifted in landslide-threatened Old Fort, B.C.

  30-10-2018 19:46 via abbynews.com
  
  Residents of more than 50 properties had been ordered to leave Oct. 7
  
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• Around the BCHL: Salmon Arm Silverbacks enjoy home ice advantage

  30-10-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Around the BCHL is a look at what’s happening within the league and around the junior A world.
  
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• B.C. should take ‘new approach’ to protecting endangered species: report

  30-10-2018 19:05 via abbynews.com
  
  The province is in the works of creating first-of-its-kind laws focused on protecting hthe 278 at-risk species that live in B.C.
  
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• Whitey Bulger, Boston gangster, found dead in prison

  30-10-2018 18:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Bulger was found unresponsive at a U.S. penitentiary in West Virginia
  
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• Abby Christian’s Brandsma signs with UBC

  30-10-2018 18:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Volleyball star set to join Thunderbirds for 2019-20 season
  
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• Headless bear carcass found by dog walkers in Qualicum Beach

  30-10-2018 18:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Conservation officers believe animal was killed elsewhere and dumped near subdivision
  
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• Children of Canadians need rescue from Syria, group tells federal government

  30-10-2018 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Alexandra Bain, the director of Families Against Violent Extremism, said the children are facing the outbreak of disease and a harsh winter
  
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• Chief says First Nations left out of Fort McMurray fire response

  30-10-2018 17:50 via abbynews.com
  
  The Fort McMurray wildfire became one of Canada’s worst natural disasters
  
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• SLIDESHOW: A day at a pumpkin patch in Abbotsford

  30-10-2018 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Monstrous gourds and scores of pumpkins at Willow View Farms for pumpkin carving season
  
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• ‘Burning Desires’: B.C. seniors bare all to raise funds for new fire hall

  30-10-2018 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The ‘Burning Desires’ calendar girls are raising money to finish the Edgewood Fire Hall
  
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• Rotating Canada Post strikes hit more B.C. cities

  30-10-2018 17:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Workers in the interior head to the picket lines as Lower Mainland employees head back to work
  
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• Cultivating Classic Cars with Langford Mayor Stew Young

  30-10-2018 17:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver Island politician collects and restores automobiles and boats
  
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• B.C. parent hopes to ease stress on autistic trick-or-treaters

  30-10-2018 16:42 via abbynews.com
  
  Parent reminding those handing out candy, kids with special needs will be coming to their doors
  
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• Kids are 10 times more likely be killed in car crashes on Halloween: study

  30-10-2018 16:20 via abbynews.com
  
  42 years of traffic data shows that Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year
  
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• B.C. leaders’ referendum debate set for Nov. 8

  30-10-2018 16:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Andrew Wilkinson to face off against Premier John Horgan
  
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• Your daily commute and weather forecast: Oct. 30, 2018

  30-10-2018 16:02 via abbynews.com
  
  Keep your umbrellas out – a full week of rain ahead. Delays in Langley and past the Port Mann
  
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• Halifax council to discuss proposed stadium for potential new CFL team

  30-10-2018 15:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Halifax regional council will consider a proposed 24,000-seat stadium, the pivotal component of a bid to land a Canadian Football League team for the East Coast’s largest city
  
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• Liberals to establish $5.5M commission for independent leaders’ debates

  30-10-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould says the government is establishing an independent leaders’ debates commission to the tune of $5.5-million.
  
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• Hundreds gather in Montreal to remember victims of attack on Pittsburgh synagogue

  30-10-2018 14:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Justin Trudeau said Monday in the House of Commons that Canadians are “horrified” by the Pittsburgh attack
  
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• UFV adds electric car to its vehicle fleet

  30-10-2018 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Addition to University of the Fraser Valley expected to save $5,500 annually
  
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• Trick-or-treating stirs up sweet memories for adults

  30-10-2018 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  What is your favourite Halloween candy?
  
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• Elias Pettersson scores 2, Canucks thump Wild 5-2

  30-10-2018 06:10 via abbynews.com
  
  WATCH: Rookie leads Vancouver past Minnesota
  
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• Halloween costume mix-up draws huge police response on Vancouver Island

  30-10-2018 04:22 via abbynews.com
  
  Nanaimo block contained after a report of a man with his face covered, carrying a long gun
  
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• Eaton Centre shooter sought ‘street justice’ after being stabbed

  30-10-2018 01:12 via abbynews.com
  
  Christopher Husbands, 29, is accused shooting at a group of young men at the mall’s food court in June of 2012
  
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• VIDEO: B.C. students’ take on rock songs gets a re-release

  30-10-2018 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Langley Schools Music Project ‘Innocence and Despair’ album inspired ‘School of Rock’ movie
  
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• Ottawa tables pay equity bill for federally regulated workers

  30-10-2018 00:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Employers would need to ensure women, men under federal jurisdiction get paid for same value of work
  
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• Trudeau accused of disrespect leaving 3 ridings vacant

  30-10-2018 00:05 via abbynews.com
  
  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh slams PM’s move to call one byelection, leaving three other ridings vacant
  
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