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• VIDEO: Dramatic footage of B.C. tree on hydro lines, sparking and smoking

  09-02-2019 23:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Black Press Media reader captures moment tree falls on hydro lines
  
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• Health officials confirm case of measles in Vancouver

  09-02-2019 22:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Measles is a severely contagious illness that spreads easily through the air
  
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• Protesters hit streets of Washington, lawmakers weigh vaccine bill amid outbreak

  09-02-2019 22:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Bill comes as health officials report at least 52 measles cases s in Washington state and four in Oregon
  
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• Texas students don wigs in tribute to late painter Bob Ross

  09-02-2019 21:57 via abbynews.com
  
  About four dozen students wore wigs, blue button-down shirts and held palettes of paint
  
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• No end to bitter weather in sight for Abbotsford - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 21:00 via abbynews.com
  No end to bitter weather in sight for Abbotsford  Abbotsford NewsIf you think we're just about clear of the bitter weather, then think again. As winds tear through the Fraser Valley not long after the city's first snowfall of the year, ...
  
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• No end to bitter weather in sight for Abbotsford

  09-02-2019 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  More snow on the way, paired with more sub-zero temperatures
  
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• UPDATE: Some Horseshoe Bay sailings back on after winds cancel many

  09-02-2019 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Sailings to Horseshoe Bay unable to dock, Brentwood Bay-Mill Bay route also sees cancellations
  
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• Pelosi shows pragmatic streak in pursuit of border deal

  09-02-2019 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Nancy Pelosi set to endorse a split-the-differences deal on government funding for border
  
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• UPDATE: 70,000 BC Hydro customers without power as strong winds hit south coast

  09-02-2019 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Powerful wind gusts overnight reached up to 90 kilometres-per-hour in some pockets of the region
  
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• Feedback sought for new Abbotsford ‘bikeway’ - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 20:00 via abbynews.com
  Feedback sought for new Abbotsford ‘bikeway’  Abbotsford News*Fresh* off the opening of the Salton Road pedestrian and cycling bridge, city staff are looking at creating a new north-south bike corridor in another section of ...
  
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• Feedback sought for new Abbotsford ‘bikeway’

  09-02-2019 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  City looking to create pedestrian corridor between MRC and Peardonville Road
  
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• Vancouver Giants wrap up road trip with 3-1 victory in Kamloops

  09-02-2019 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Next up, the G-Men are back at home at the Langley Events Centre Sunday to take down the Cougars.
  
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• Fire chief wants changes in wake of Las Vegas mass shooting

  09-02-2019 19:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Having a fire incident commander at the event could have improved communication, officials say
  
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• Losing climate change race a ‘disaster for Africa,’ UN says

  09-02-2019 19:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Antonio Guterres urged more political will for financing and adaptation
  
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• Brush fire briefly closes Sumas Way in Abbotsford - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 19:09 via abbynews.com
  Brush fire briefly closes Sumas Way in Abbotsford  Abbotsford NewsFire crews in Abbotsford have cleared Sumas Way (Highway 11) north of South Fraser Way after blocking it off for about half an hour due to a brush fire.
  
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• Brush fire briefly closes Sumas Way in Abbotsford

  09-02-2019 19:09 via abbynews.com
  
  Crews responded to the fire near Highway 11 Saturday morning, closing northbound lanes for a time
  
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• Wilson-Raybould entered federal politics hoping to be a bridge builder - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 18:45 via abbynews.com
  Wilson-Raybould entered federal politics hoping to be a bridge builder  Abbotsford NewsAs the frigid air of an Ottawa winter howled outside in January 2013, Jody Wilson-Raybould stood at the centre of a mass of national media, trying to be a ...
  
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• Wilson-Raybould entered federal politics hoping to be a bridge builder

  09-02-2019 18:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Jody Wilson-Raybould is at the centre of one of the biggest storms to hit the Trudeau government
  
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• UPDATE: 4,000 without power in Abbotsford-Mission - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 18:41 via abbynews.com
  UPDATE: 4,000 without power in Abbotsford-Mission  Abbotsford NewsThat means B.C. Hydro has nearly halved the number of customers affected as of 9:30 a.m..
  
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• More than 7,000 without power in Abbotsford-Mission - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 18:41 via abbynews.com
  More than 7,000 without power in Abbotsford-Mission  Abbotsford NewsThat's among over 38000 without power in Lower Mainland-Sunshine Coast region.
  
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• More than 7,000 without power in Abbotsford-Mission

  09-02-2019 18:41 via abbynews.com
  
  That’s among over 38,000 without power in Lower Mainland-Sunshine Coast region
  
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• Florida broadcaster arrested for damaging ‘racist’ sign

  09-02-2019 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Collier County records show Warner Wolf surrendered on a felony criminal mischief charge
  
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• B.C. RCMP dog Hammer helps police nab suspects, find lost hiker – all in 4 days

  09-02-2019 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Hammer helped with an investigation, in a search for a lost woman and aided in locating a suspect
  
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• UPDATED: Abbotsford flights cancelled in windstorm - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 18:17 via abbynews.com
  UPDATED: Abbotsford flights cancelled in windstorm  Abbotsford NewsTwo more flights have been cancelled as of Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Abbotsford flights cancelled in windstorm - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 18:17 via abbynews.com
  Abbotsford flights cancelled in windstorm  Abbotsford NewsAt least two arriving flights and one departing flight have been cancelled.
  
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• Abbotsford flights cancelled in windstorm

  09-02-2019 18:17 via abbynews.com
  
  At least two arriving flights and one departing flight have been cancelled
  
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• Grammy weekend kicks off with honour for Dolly Parton

  09-02-2019 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Parton was celebrated for her musical achievements and philanthropic work
  
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• Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford on day 4 of lockdown - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 17:55 via abbynews.com
  Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford on day 4 of lockdown  Abbotsford NewsPrison put lockdown in place to conduct 'exceptional search,' Correctional *Service* says.
  
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• Family Day FUN for only $2! https://t.co/5CWusNyWhD

  09-02-2019 17:30 via twitter.com
  
  Family Day FUN for only $2! https://t.co/5CWusNyWhD
  
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• B.C. legislature deputy speaker Linda Reid to give up duties

  09-02-2019 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Suspended officers reject allegations of speaker Darryl Plecas
  
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• SuperDogs and seminars among highlights of Pet Lover Show

  09-02-2019 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Annual event returns to Tradex in Abbotsford on Feb. 23 and 24
  
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• Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford on day 4 of lockdown - Surrey Now-Leader

  09-02-2019 09:00 via surreynowleader.com
  Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford on day 4 of lockdown  Surrey Now-LeaderPrison put lockdown in place to conduct 'exceptional search,' Correctional *Service* says.
  
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• Wrights sets new scoring record, Pilots win - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 08:00 via abbynews.com
  Wrights sets new scoring record, Pilots win  Abbotsford NewsHistory was re-written inside Abbotsford's MSA Arena on Friday night, as Pilots captain Baylee Wright collected four points to set the new single-season Pacific ...
  
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• Wrights sets new scoring record, Pilots win

  09-02-2019 08:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford captain breaks 41-year mark, reaches 125 points
  
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• Braun spent more than other Abbotsford mayoral candidates combined – Abbotsford News - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 01:01 via abbynews.com
  Braun spent more than other Abbotsford mayoral candidates combined – Abbotsford News  Abbotsford NewsAbbotsford mayor suggests he might not raise money in 2022 and just use left-over money.
  
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• Braun spent more than other Abbotsford mayoral candidates combined - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 01:01 via abbynews.com
  Braun spent more than other Abbotsford mayoral candidates combined  Abbotsford NewsAbbotsford Mayor Henry Braun didn't only out-distance his challengers last fall at the ballot box last fall, he also raised and spent more money than his five ...
  
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• Braun spent more than other Abbotsford mayoral candidates combined

  09-02-2019 01:01 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford mayor suggests he might not raise money in 2022 and just use left-over money
  
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• Transport Canada orders new braking protocol after fatal CP derailment in Field

  09-02-2019 00:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The order will remain in effect as long as necessary, Transportation Minister Marc Garneau said
  
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• Canada Jetlines drops Abbotsford, plans to fly out of Vancouver International Airport - Richmond News

  09-02-2019 00:31 via richmond-news.com
  Canada Jetlines drops Abbotsford, plans to fly out of Vancouver International Airport  Richmond NewsThe ultra-low-cost airline Canada Jetlines has changed its strategy for serving the Lower Mainland after its planned launch later this year. Jetlines chairman ...
  
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• Hockey Day in Canada showcases key games for country’s NHL teams - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 00:30 via abbynews.com
  Hockey Day in Canada showcases key games for country’s NHL teams  Abbotsford NewsThis year's event is based in Swift Current, Sask., but the highlight takes place in Montreal.
  
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• Hockey Day in Canada showcases key games for country’s NHL teams

  09-02-2019 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  This year’s event is based in Swift Current, Sask., but the highlight takes place in Montreal
  
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• BC government earmarks more cash to help new immigrants settle - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 00:15 via abbynews.com
  BC government earmarks more cash to help new immigrants settle  Abbotsford NewsServices to be expanded by 45 per cent, Surrey presser reveals.
  
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• B.C. government earmarks more cash to help new immigrants settle

  09-02-2019 00:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Services to be expanded by 45 per cent, Surrey presser reveals
  
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• B.C. house leaders review suspended officials’ responses to alleged overspending

  09-02-2019 00:10 via abbynews.com
  
  NDP House Leader Mike Farnworth, Liberal House Leader Mary Polak and Green House Leader Sonia Furstenau to review
  
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• Trudeau Liberals face pushback on Indigenous child welfare legislation - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 00:00 via abbynews.com
  Trudeau Liberals face pushback on Indigenous child welfare legislation  Abbotsford NewsIndigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan has given no indication when legislation will be decided.
  
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• Trudeau Liberals face pushback on Indigenous child welfare legislation

  09-02-2019 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan has given no indication when legislation will be decided
  
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• Special warning to watch for treeline avalanches in B.C. backcountry - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 00:00 via abbynews.com
  Special warning to watch for treeline avalanches in B.C. backcountry  Abbotsford NewsAvalanche Canada has issued a special warning for backcountry users of British Columbia's Interior mountain ranges through to the end of Sunday.
  
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• Special warning to watch for treeline avalanches in B.C. backcountry

  09-02-2019 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Senior avalanche forecaster Grant Helgeson says it means that trees are not the safe haven they normally are
  
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• No personalized licence plate for Saskatchewan driver named ‘Assman’ - Abbotsford News

  09-02-2019 00:00 via abbynews.com
  No personalized licence plate for Saskatchewan driver named ‘Assman’  Abbotsford NewsDavid Assman pronounces his name differently than it's spelled, he said.
  
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• No personalized licence plate for Saskatchewan driver named ‘Assman’

  09-02-2019 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  David Assman pronounces his name differently than it’s spelled, he said
  
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