Abbotsford news

• Doctor’s note shouldn’t be required to prove you’re sick: poll

  16-11-2018 23:39 via abbynews.com
  
  70% of Canadians oppose allowing employers to make you get a sick note
  
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• German-born B.C. man warns against a ‘yes’ vote on proportional representation

  16-11-2018 23:11 via abbynews.com
  
  Agassiz realtor Freddy Marks says PR in his home country shows party elites can never be voted out
  
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• Saskatchewan college honours memory of Humboldt Broncos coach

  16-11-2018 22:56 via abbynews.com
  
  Darcy Haugan wore jersey No. 22 when he was a star player with the Briercrest College Clippers
  
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• Liberals to act quickly if Saturday midnight deal deadline breached: source

  16-11-2018 22:51 via abbynews.com
  
  Oh Friday, Canadian Union of Postal Workers said it would not bring the latest offers to a vote of its members
  
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• Police probe several allegations of sex assault at Toronto school

  16-11-2018 22:46 via abbynews.com
  
  Police say they have learned of other incidents of alleged assault and sexual assault
  
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• B.C. referendum ballot count jumps to 18% returned, Elections B.C. says

  16-11-2018 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  New count adds ballots received, but not screened for authenticity
  
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• West Coast Christmas Show

  16-11-2018 22:15
  by Carrie Wachsmann
  Once again it’s time to get your list, check it twice and bring it to the West Coast Christmas Show.This is where Christmas shopping begins and ends.
  A unique shopping experience awaits. You will find something for every member of your family! Need gift ideas, original art, crafts, woodwork, ceramics, specialty foods, home decor, clothing, furniture, floral designs, jewellery, candles, soaps, toys? You will find that and much much more.
  Gifts for the man in your life &n
  
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• Gallery 7 Theatre Holds Open Auditions for Andrew Lloyd Webber Classic

  16-11-2018 22:01
  (Abbotsford) Gallery 7 Theatre of Abbotsford will be holding open auditions for its March, 2019 production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical spectacular, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, on Tuesday, November 27th and Saturday December 1st at the theatre’s Rehearsal Hall, #101 – 34595 3rd Ave, Abbotsford.
  This favourite musical extravaganza follows the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. After being sold in to slavery by his jealous brothe
  
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• Missing-persons list tops 600 in fire-stricken California

  16-11-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Disaster escalates as officials raised the death toll to 63
  
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• Abbotsford Police promote ‘9 p.m. Routine’ to deter property crime

  16-11-2018 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Residents encouraged to make daily habit of locking up cars and homes
  
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• Heartfelt Devotion to Philanthropic Career Earns Distinguished Alumni Award for Liz Harris

  16-11-2018 21:58
  A lifetime of helping people fund life-saving equipment has earned Liz Harris of Abbotsford the 2018 UFV Distinguished Alumni Award.
  Harris joins a growing list of DAA graduates honoured by the University of the Fraser Valley for their outstanding achievements in fields such as public service, business, the environment, and service to the community.
  After graduating from Chilliwack Secondary, Harris planned on becoming an elementary school teacher — but something different came into play n
  
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• Dead killer whale discovered on Nootka Island

  16-11-2018 21:50 via abbynews.com
  
  “This is very concerning to our people.”
  
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• VIDEO: Protected bighorn sheep killed in B.C. Interior

  16-11-2018 21:40 via abbynews.com
  
  The sheep are considered a species of concern because of their low population in B.C.
  
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• VIDEO: The definition of a kilogram has officially changed

  16-11-2018 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  50-plus countries voted to a ground-breaking overhaul to the international system of measurements
  
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• Have you tried one of our Paint Nights? They are perfect family fun for everyone ages 8 and over (and only $20 for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  16-11-2018 21:19 via twitter.com
  Have you tried one of our Paint Nights? They are perfect family fun for everyone ages 8 and over (and only $20 for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Train ride at Minter store not part of this year’s festive fun

  16-11-2018 21:02 via abbynews.com
  
  Tough decision made to stop seasonal train in its tracks after injury suffered by Brian Minter
  
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• Deer carcasses don’t belong in green bins, says B.C. city

  16-11-2018 20:59 via abbynews.com
  
  City of Nanaimo issues reminder to residents, saying fur isn’t compostable
  
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• B.C. couple helping wildfire evacuees in northern California

  16-11-2018 20:34 via abbynews.com
  
  A planned holiday has turned into a humanitarian effort for a Penticton couple
  
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• We’re designing a City Centre that will better connect people and places! Review the draft City Centre Neighbourhoo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  16-11-2018 20:15 via twitter.com
  We’re designing a City Centre that will better connect people and places! Review the draft City Centre Neighbourhoo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Dead whale discovered on B.C. shore

  16-11-2018 20:03 via abbynews.com
  
  The whale was discovered Friday morning near the BC Ferries terminal
  
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• ‘This is gangster,’ bait car thief declares on video

  16-11-2018 19:23 via abbynews.com
  
  Footage from Abbotsford gains attention on social media
  
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• Parents skeptical as Abbotsford school fills French immersion vacancy

  16-11-2018 19:03 via abbynews.com
  
  School district says new teacher will start Dec. 1 closing vacancy currently filled by English teacher
  
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• B.C. to fund gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people

  16-11-2018 19:03 via abbynews.com
  
  Roughly 100 people in B.C. travel each year out of province for lower surgeries
  
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• U.S. mayor and dying dog’s roadtrip to B.C. goes viral

  16-11-2018 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  First vacation in three years came a month after blood cancer diagnosis
  
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• UK’s May appeals to public on Brexit, braces for more blows

  16-11-2018 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  British Prime Minister Theresa May answered questions from callers on a radio phone-in, the day after she vowed to stay in office
  
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• Photographer Dave Hutchison Captures The Natural World

  16-11-2018 18:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Award winning photography of beautiful landscapes and wildlife
  
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• Federal fall update expected to offer more support for struggling news industry

  16-11-2018 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Ottawa committed $50 million over five years for local journalism in ‘underserved communities’ last budget
  
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• VIDEO: Stan Lee leaves posthumous message for his fans

  16-11-2018 18:16 via abbynews.com
  
  Marvel Comics’ co-creator died on Monday at the age of 95
  
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• TWU Chamber Singers perform A Remarkable Stillness

  16-11-2018 18:12 via abbynews.com
  
  Concert in Abbotsford on Friday, Nov. 16 at Emmanuel Church
  
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• Highstreet presents annual tree-lighting celebration

  16-11-2018 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Event on Saturday, Nov. 17 kicks off festive activities at shopping centre
  
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• Two B.C. police officers, held in Cuba for months, cleared of sex assault allegations

  16-11-2018 17:39 via abbynews.com
  
  Port Moody Const. Jordan Long and Vancouver Const. Mark Simms have been in Cuba since March
  
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• Sunrise ceremony at B.C. legislature honours Louis Riel

  16-11-2018 17:12 via abbynews.com
  
  Nov. 16 marks the 133th anniversary of the Métis leader’s death
  
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• Your daily commute and weather forecast: Nov. 16, 2018

  16-11-2018 16:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Clearing skies today, making way for another sunny weekend, and a fairly breezy commute
  
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• California wildfire death toll hits 63

  16-11-2018 16:43 via abbynews.com
  
  Sheriff says hundreds still missing in nation’s deadliest wildfire
  
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• Trudeau to meet key Pacific trade partners at APEC leaders’ summit

  16-11-2018 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada became one of the first six countries to ratify the CPTPP
  
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• WikiLeaks chief could see charges, US court filing suggests

  16-11-2018 16:23 via abbynews.com
  
  Charges against Julian Assange could help illuminate the question of whether Russia co-ordinated with the Trump campaign
  
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• Federal MPs denounce controversial Facebook post targeting Sajjan

  16-11-2018 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Okanagan Conservatives apologize for controversial Facebook post
  
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• Judge orders White House to return press pass to CNN’s Acosta

  16-11-2018 15:45 via abbynews.com
  
  U.S. District Court Judge will decide on White House press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta
  
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• Canada has enough pipelines to get the moon

  16-11-2018 15:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Pipelines totalling 840,000 kilometres run across Canada
  
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• Fashion Fridays: 5 coats you need this winter!

  16-11-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  Kim XO, lets you know the best online shopping tips during Fashion Fridays on the Black Press Media Network
  
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• Abbotsford educator receives national Indigenous role model award

  16-11-2018 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Kimberly Sommer travelled to Edmonton last week to receive the Indspire role model award
  
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• Harsh storms have nearly tripled power outages in last five years, BC Hydro says

  16-11-2018 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  More frequent and severe storms have damaged Hydro’s electrical systems since 2013
  
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• ‘This is gangster,’ bait car thief declares on video - Abbotsford News

  16-11-2018 09:00
  ‘This is gangster,’ bait car thief declares on video  Abbotsford NewsFootage from Abbotsford gains attention on social media.
  
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• Abbotsford educator receives national Indigenous role model award - Abbotsford News

  16-11-2018 09:00
  Abbotsford educator receives national Indigenous role model award  Abbotsford NewsKimberly Sommer travelled to Edmonton last week to receive the Indspire role model award.
  
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• Hunter who saved B.C. man pinned inside smashed truck says ‘God was sending me to him’

  16-11-2018 05:07 via abbynews.com
  
  Sayward man describes chance discovery of Duncan Moffat, 23, in northern Vancouver Island woods
  
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• Road-weary Canucks thumped 6-2 by Wild

  16-11-2018 04:58 via abbynews.com
  
  Vancouver hosts the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday
  
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• Toronto private school didn’t report alleged sexual assault to police

  16-11-2018 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Police say a sexual assault at an all-boys Catholic institution was not reported to them
  
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• China says butt out; Canada calls for release of “arbitrarily” detained Muslims

  16-11-2018 02:10 via abbynews.com
  
  A Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman accused Canada’s envoy of going beyond their diplomatic roles
  
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• Dead Saskatoon tattoo artist’s skin removed and preserved

  16-11-2018 01:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The skin was removed in honour of the well known artist’s work
  
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• Lower Mainland couple missing in Thompson-Okanagan area

  16-11-2018 01:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Barriere RCMP received a missing persons report for two senior overdue travellers
  
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