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• No G20 member has climate plan strong enough to meet Paris targets: report

  14-11-2018 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada’s push to be a world leader in the fight against climate change may be hampered by its distinction for producing the most greenhouse gas emissions per person among the world’s 20 largest economies.
  
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• Talent show: B.C. girl, 8, memorizes entire periodic table

  14-11-2018 23:22 via abbynews.com
  
  Grade 4 student Maya Lakhanpal heads to B.C. talent show finals with unique talent
  
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• Commercial trucks banned from left lane of Coquihalla

  14-11-2018 23:05 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation has introduced a new program that hopes to prevent accidents and closures on the Coquihalla Highway.
  
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• B.C. teacher suspended 5 days for touching colleague’s buttocks

  14-11-2018 23:04 via abbynews.com
  
  Lancer Kevin Price of Chilliwack has handed the retroactive suspension for 2017 incidents
  
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• Black Panther claw, Power Rangers blade among 2018’s ‘worst toys,’ safety group says

  14-11-2018 22:57 via abbynews.com
  
  The World Against Toys Causing Harm organized announced its 46th annual list in Boston on Tuesday
  
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• Investigation underway into reported sexual assault at B.C. naval base

  14-11-2018 22:50 via abbynews.com
  
  An Oct. 5 allegation is being investigated by Canadian Forces National Investigation Service
  
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• Man missing from Abbotsford was not dressed for the weather

  14-11-2018 22:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Police say Ngamphon Khamkong was wearing shorts and no shirt when last seen Nov. 8
  
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• ‘Scrap-metal sweetie’ makes Langley centrefold

  14-11-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Most pictures in Langley’s 2019 firefighters’ calendar feature members with their own pets.
  
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• Abbotsford Woman Receives Prestigious Award from the MS Society

  14-11-2018 21:52
  Abbotsford – For 34 years, Abbotsford resident Joanne Craven has lived with multiple sclerosis (MS). Instead of letting her diagnosis take over her life, it fueled her to raise awareness about the disease which resulted into helping more people affected by MS than she could have imagined.
  Over the years, Joanne has been involved with the MS Walk, MS Bike, Muck MS, Abbotsford Self Help Group and was the former chair of the MS Society of Canada Fraser Valley Chapter Board. Her inspiring effo
  
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• What now for Calgary, Canada and Olympic Games after 2026 rejection?

  14-11-2018 21:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Calgary, along with the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., made Canada a player in the international sport community
  
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• Threat of extremism posed by proportional representation overstated: academics

  14-11-2018 21:45 via abbynews.com
  
  As B.C. voters decide on electoral reform, the Vote No side is cautioning that the system would allow extremists to be elected
  
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• No charges against cop accused of stuffing money into sock during search

  14-11-2018 21:45 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Prosecution Service says not enough evidence against Abbotsford officer
  
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• Residents want a City Centre that is full of people and life! Give us your feedback on the draft City Centre Neighb… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-11-2018 21:39 via twitter.com
  Residents want a City Centre that is full of people and life! Give us your feedback on the draft City Centre Neighb… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Sex-misconduct survey excludes vulnerable military members: Survivors’ group

  14-11-2018 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  But It’s Just 700 says recent research has shown young military members and those on training are among those most at risk for sexual violence
  
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• Expect no quick end to Canada-wide cannabis shortages, producers warn

  14-11-2018 21:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Provinces including British Columbia, Alberta have all reported varying degrees of shortages
  
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• Abbotsford Falcons teams win VCFL title

  14-11-2018 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Atom Black, Peewee Black teams win championship on Saturday
  
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• Want to buy your first home? Move to Kamloops or Prince George

  14-11-2018 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Kamloops, Prince George, Campbell River and Langford are the only other markets in the study without gaps between required and actual income in owning a home.
  
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• Feds give $2 million for anti-extremism programs in B.C.

  14-11-2018 20:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said supporting efforts locally is key to prevention
  
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• Should the legal age for cannabis be increased to 21?

  14-11-2018 19:50 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. residents have a more mellow attitude to the age limit for pot – but 23 per cent want the legal age increased
  
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• Expect ride hailing in B.C. by 2020, Premier Horgan says

  14-11-2018 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Taxi-style insurance option needed for part-time drivers
  
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• Please note the following cancellations: TODAY Relaxation Yoga @ ARC from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. TOMORROW Hatha Yoga @… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-11-2018 19:27 via twitter.com
  Please note the following cancellations:TODAY Relaxation Yoga @ ARC from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.TOMORROW Hatha Yoga @… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Abbotsford’s jubilee fireworks saved

  14-11-2018 19:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Sponsor shortfall had left pyrotechnic conclusion to annual Christmas event on the chopping block
  
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• Throw a snowball to help kids at BC Children’s Hospital

  14-11-2018 19:02 via abbynews.com
  
  Effort will raise money for sick kids over the holidays
  
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• B.C. on track to record same number of overdose deaths as last year

  14-11-2018 18:58 via abbynews.com
  
  128 people died of overdoses in September, bringing the total to more than 1,100 so far in 2018
  
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• Canada Post strike having ‘critical’ impact on retailers, eBay tells PM

  14-11-2018 18:24 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada Post says it is now facing an unprecedented backlog of shipments, largely as a result of strikes
  
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• NASA wants Canadian boots on the moon as first step in deep space exploration

  14-11-2018 18:20 via abbynews.com
  
  The U.S. is seeking broad international support for the next-generation space station to send into orbit a in 2021
  
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• Gas prices in Metro Vancouver to drop six cents

  14-11-2018 18:20 via abbynews.com
  
  But a ‘volatile’ market could lead to increases in the coming weeks
  
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• B.C. Lions GM Ed Hervey has plan for busy off-season

  14-11-2018 18:20 via abbynews.com
  
  The Lions’ season ended Sunday with a crushing 48-8 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Division semifinal
  
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• Fundraising firefighters complete quest for B.C. Paralympian

  14-11-2018 17:40 via abbynews.com
  
  The four Penticton residents raising money for Victoria Paralympian complete journey
  
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• B.C. man wanted in connection to domestic assault in Edmonton

  14-11-2018 16:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Sterling Miles Booker has ‘ROCK’ and ‘ROLL’ tattooed on his hands
  
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• Your daily commute and weather forecast: Nov. 14, 2018

  14-11-2018 16:43 via abbynews.com
  
  Rain and wind in Abbotsford this morning and congestion in Abbotsford, Langley and at the Port Mann
  
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• Canada wants free trade deal with southeast Asian nations, Trudeau says

  14-11-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  ASEAN nations combined have nearly 650 million people, an economy of US$2.8 trillion, and are already Canada’s sixth-biggest trading partner.
  
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• Vancouver Island man survived for ‘days’ trapped in smashed truck

  14-11-2018 16:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Duncan Moffat, 23, found by hunter by the side of the road near Sayward
  
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• Calgarians vote ‘no’ to bidding for 2026 Winter Games, in plebiscite

  14-11-2018 15:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Out of 767,734 eligible voters, 304,774 voted and 171,750 said ”no.”
  
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• Prince Charles turns 70 with party, new family photos

  14-11-2018 15:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Charles is due to have tea on Wednesday with a group of people who are also turning 70 this year
  
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• Provincial housing boss brought home more than $350,000 in 2017-18

  14-11-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Housing develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options
  
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• Construction on Abbotsford’s tallest building nears completion

  14-11-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The 26-storey Mahogany Tower is located at 2180 Gladwin Road, near Mill Lake
  
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• Regulatory confusion over 'toxic' stink near Abbotsford school - Abbotsford News

  14-11-2018 09:00
  Regulatory confusion over 'toxic' stink near Abbotsford school  Abbotsford NewsThe “toxic” smell at Abbotsford's King Traditional Elementary School has gone on for over a year-and-a-half in large part due to confusion of jurisdiction.
  
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• No charges against Abbotsford officer accused of theft: prosecution service - The Province

  14-11-2018 09:00
  No charges against Abbotsford officer accused of theft: prosecution service  The ProvinceA British Columbia police officer will not be charged over an allegation he stole cash during a drug raid in Abbotsford last year, even though the provincial ...
  
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• Construction on Abbotsford's tallest building nears completion - Abbotsford News

  14-11-2018 09:00
  Construction on Abbotsford's tallest building nears completion  Abbotsford NewsMost condo buyers at Abbotsford's tallest tower will be able to move into their new suites by Christmas, developers say as construction nears completion on ...
  
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• Abbotsford's jubilee fireworks saved - Abbotsford News

  14-11-2018 09:00
  Abbotsford's jubilee fireworks saved  Abbotsford NewsSponsor shortfall had left pyrotechnic conclusion to annual Christmas event on the chopping block.
  
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• Abbotsford Falcons teams win VCFL title - Abbotsford News

  14-11-2018 09:00
  Abbotsford Falcons teams win VCFL title  Abbotsford NewsAtom Black, Peewee Black teams win championship on Saturday.
  
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• Lock Up. Make it a Habit. #9PMRoutine abbypd.ca @AbbyPoliceDept https://t.co/YNVzIzkvXz

  14-11-2018 05:54 via twitter.com
  
  Lock Up.Make it a Habit.#9PMRoutine abbypd.ca @AbbyPoliceDept https://t.co/YNVzIzkvXz
  
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• Kuhnhackl scores 2 odd goals as Isles dump Canucks 5-2

  14-11-2018 04:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver drops second game in two nights
  
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• Carol Katherine Gerty (nee Reimer) - Abbotsford News

  14-11-2018 01:33
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  Carol Katherine Gerty (nee Reimer)
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  November 13, 2018. Carol passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. Brian, her loving husband of 42 years, was by her side. She is survived by Brian, their children Michael (Phoi), Krista (Lance), and Tyler; grandchildren Arthur and ...
  
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• Fear of constitutional crisis escalates in U.S.; Canadians can relate

  14-11-2018 00:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Some say President Donald Trump is leading the U.S. towards a crisis
  
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• B.C.-based pot producer Tilray reports revenue surge, net loss

  14-11-2018 00:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Company remains excited about ‘robust’ cannabis industry
  
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• Canada stands pat on Saudi arms sales, even after hearing Khashoggi tape

  14-11-2018 00:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Khashoggi’s death at Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul further strained Riyadh’s already difficult relationship with Ottawa
  
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• Feds pledge money for young scientists, but funding for in-house research slips

  14-11-2018 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada’s spending on science is up almost 10 per cent since the Liberals took office, but spending on in-house research is actually down
  
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