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• First Nations people in B.C. four times more likely to die of an overdose

  28-05-2019 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  As B.C. sees an overall plateau in high rates of fatal overdoses, First Nations deaths still on the rise
  
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• Baby was in car that was shot at during Vancouver rush hour

  28-05-2019 23:18 via abbynews.com
  
  Police are investigating the attempted murder on Monday at Marine Way at Boundary
  
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• How should B.C.’s private forests be managed? - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 23:00 via abbynews.com
  How should B.C.’s private forests be managed?  Abbotsford NewsAbout 818000ha of private land in B.C. falls under the Private Managed Forest Land Program.
  
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• How should B.C.’s private forests be managed?

  28-05-2019 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  About 818,000ha of private land in B.C. falls under the Private Managed Forest Land Program
  
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• Feds suspend Allergan’s licence for textured breast implants due to cancer risk

  28-05-2019 22:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Health Canada said the implants heightened the risk of BIA-ALCL, a type non-Hodgkin lymphoma
  
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• Man facing 7 charges after RCMP seize illegal mail-order gun - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 22:00 via abbynews.com
  Man facing 7 charges after RCMP seize illegal mail-order gun  Abbotsford NewsNorth Vancouver RCMP say it took them 24 hours to track down their suspect.
  
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• Man facing 7 charges after RCMP seize illegal mail-order gun

  28-05-2019 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  North Vancouver RCMP say it took them 24 hours to track down their suspect
  
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• More federal help urged for Canadian farmers’ mental health

  28-05-2019 21:45 via abbynews.com
  
  All-party committee calls for Ottawa to address potential impacts of new policies their well-being
  
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• SFU gondola gets preliminary support from Burnaby council - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 21:35 via abbynews.com
  SFU gondola gets preliminary support from Burnaby council  Abbotsford NewsPlans for a gondola that could solve a transportation headache to and from Simon Fraser University's campus on Burnaby Mountain have edged closer to reality.
  
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• SFU gondola gets preliminary support from Burnaby council

  28-05-2019 21:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Councillors vote to have TransLink further research proposal for a cable tramway
  
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• PHOTO: Rare all-white giant panda caught on camera in China

  28-05-2019 21:25 via abbynews.com
  
  The animal is seen crossing a forest in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan province
  
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• Call the ‘paw’-lice: Cricket the cat caught stealing gloves from B.C. homes

  28-05-2019 21:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Her owner has discovered 14 pairs so far with no end in sight
  
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• VIDEO: Deaths rise as Nepal issues more permits for Mount Everest

  28-05-2019 21:12 via abbynews.com
  
  After 11 deaths, the country said it would still not restrict permits
  
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• As more women head to work, men step up around the house: B.C. study

  28-05-2019 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Men now do 40% of the cooking, researchers say
  
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• One year later: $5.2M used to help Grand Forks families after devastating floods

  28-05-2019 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Grand Forks is still on the mend after flooding devastated the region
  
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• B.C. homeowner finds dynamite in crawl space - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 20:30 via abbynews.com
  B.C. homeowner finds dynamite in crawl space  Abbotsford NewsOn May 18, a 100 Mile House homeowner was working on his house when he located what was believed to be dynamite in the crawl space. The homeowner ...
  
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• Anti-SOGI B.C. school trustee’s lawsuit against BCTF president could be in court soon

  28-05-2019 20:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Trustee who spoke out against LGBTQ resources to defend defamation case against BCTF president
  
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• Lower Mainland city bans election signs from public property, highways - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 20:00 via abbynews.com
  Lower Mainland city bans election signs from public property, highways  Abbotsford NewsRemoving more than 1800 illegally placed signs cost Surrey $160K in the 2018 civic election.
  
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• Lower Mainland city bans election signs from public property, highways

  28-05-2019 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Removing more than 1,800 illegally placed signs cost Surrey $160K in the 2018 civic election
  
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• BC Greens back NDP restrictions on kids under 16 working - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 20:00 via abbynews.com
  BC Greens back NDP restrictions on kids under 16 working  Abbotsford NewsKids under 16 will still be able to work in their parents' store, referee soccer games or help out on the farm as the B.C. government develops new rules restricting ...
  
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• B.C. Greens back NDP restrictions on kids under 16 working

  28-05-2019 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Employment changes spark bitter battle with B.C. Liberals
  
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• Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster honoured by Hockey Hall of Fame

  28-05-2019 19:38 via abbynews.com
  
  Jim Hughson awarded Foster Hewitt Memorial Award
  
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• Abbotsford schools boost French immersion teaching staff - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 19:06 via abbynews.com
  Abbotsford schools boost French immersion teaching staff  Abbotsford NewsNew hires come amid province-wide teacher shortage, lifts freeze on new enrolments.
  
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• Abbotsford schools boost French immersion teaching staff

  28-05-2019 19:06 via abbynews.com
  
  New hires come amid province-wide teacher shortage, lifts freeze on new enrolments
  
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• VIDEO: An inside look towards the upcoming Miss BC pageant - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 18:58 via abbynews.com
  VIDEO: An inside look towards the upcoming Miss BC pageant  Abbotsford NewsThe 17th annual Miss BC pageant returns to Fort Langley this summer. Contestants from across the province are preparing for three days of self-development.
  
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• VIDEO: An inside look towards the upcoming Miss BC pageant

  28-05-2019 18:58 via abbynews.com
  Get a glance at the upcoming three-day event held in Fort Langley this June.
  
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• UPDATE: 3 grey whales wash up on B.C. coast in uptick from previous years

  28-05-2019 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Several whales have died in B.C. already this year
  
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• Injuries, frostbite and death: B.C. man recounts Everest ascent - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 18:00 via abbynews.com
  Injuries, frostbite and death: B.C. man recounts Everest ascent  Abbotsford NewsLocal climber completes seven summit mission to inspire others, raise money for B.C. Children's Hospital.
  
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• Injuries, frostbite and death: B.C. man recounts Everest ascent

  28-05-2019 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Local climber completes seven summit mission to inspire others, raise money for B.C. Children’s Hospital
  
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• BC Children’s warns parents to secure balconies, windows to stop kids from falling out

  28-05-2019 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Most falls happen at home to kids six and under
  
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• Knife-wielding man attacks schoolgirls in Japan, killing 2

  28-05-2019 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Police identified the attacker as Ryuichi Iwasaki, a 51-year-old resident of Kawasaki
  
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• 2 men get prison for slain sheep ‘performance’ at Auschwitz

  28-05-2019 16:55 via abbynews.com
  
  The men said their act was an ‘artistic performance’ to protest the wars in Ukraine and Syria
  
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• Malaysia to send back plastic waste to foreign nations

  28-05-2019 16:50 via abbynews.com
  
  The 3,000 metric tons will go to countries like the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia
  
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• Canada to align itself ‘very much’ with Americans on ratifying new NAFTA: PM

  28-05-2019 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Trudeau says the trade pact between the U.S., Mexico and Canada is a ‘good deal’ for Canadians
  
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• Five Abbotsford hockey products receive Team B.C. invite - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 16:39 via abbynews.com
  Five Abbotsford hockey products receive Team B.C. invite  Abbotsford NewsJordan, Schuurman, Siepmann, Edwards and Dyck heading to camp in July.
  
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• Five Abbotsford hockey products receive Team B.C. invite

  28-05-2019 16:39 via abbynews.com
  
  Jordan, Schuurman, Siepmann, Edwards and Dyck heading to camp in July
  
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• BC housing sales predicted to slow, prices to fall in 2019 - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 15:00 via abbynews.com
  BC housing sales predicted to slow, prices to fall in 2019  Abbotsford NewsThis year will be the third straight where home sales decline, and for the first time since 2012, so will B.C. average home prices, Central 1 Credit Union says in its ...
  
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• B.C. housing sales predicted to slow, prices to fall in 2019

  28-05-2019 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Government policies expected to drive decline for third year
  
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• Kuraly nets winner as Bruins beat Blues 4-2 in Game 1

  28-05-2019 05:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Boston opens Stanley Cup final with win over St. Louis
  
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• No charges laid in reported sexual assault at Canadian Forces Base on Vancouver Island

  28-05-2019 02:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Reporting sexual assault hugely important, says Ending Violence B.C.
  
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• The Wiggles are bringing the Party Time Tour! to the Abbotsford Centre Wednesday, October 30th!

  28-05-2019 02:37
  THE WIGGLESPARTY TIME TOUR!
  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019ABBOTSFORD CENTRE – ABBOTSFORD, BCDoors:  5:00 PM          Show:  6:00 PM
  TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 31 @ 10AMTICKETS AVAILABLE AT www.ticketmaster.ca
  Tickets (incl. GST) $40.00(Plus service charges)
  ** RESERVED SEATING / ALL AGES**
  ABBOTSFORD, BC (May 27, 2019) – Following the smash success of their tv series on Universal Kids and Hulu, as well as new clips released on YouT
  
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• Parts of B.C. under air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke

  28-05-2019 02:28 via abbynews.com
  
  Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for several regions
  
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• B.C. Greens table bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’

  28-05-2019 02:15 via abbynews.com
  
  New law would ban controversial practice of trying to change person’s sexuality for those under 19
  
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• Remains of B.C. soldier identified in France, more than a century after death

  28-05-2019 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Pte. George Alfred Newburn enlisted in Esquimalt at the age of 16 and died barely two years later
  
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• Abbotsford officer was 'ambushed,' shot from behind: Crown - CTV News

  28-05-2019 02:00 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Abbotsford officer was 'ambushed,' shot from behind: Crown  CTV NewsA man accused of shooting a B.C. police officer in 2017 says he's not guilty of first-degree murder.
  
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• Semi crash snarls eastbound highway traffic in Abbotsford - Abbotsford News

  28-05-2019 01:41 via abbynews.com
  Semi crash snarls eastbound highway traffic in Abbotsford  Abbotsford NewsIncident occurred around 4:30 p.m. just west of Clearbrook Road.
  
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• Semi crash snarls eastbound highway traffic in Abbotsford

  28-05-2019 01:41 via abbynews.com
  
  Incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. just west of Clearbrook Road
  
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• Former Whitecaps player ‘optimistic’ after meeting about alleged harassment

  28-05-2019 01:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Alleged incidents included rubbing a player’s thigh, sending players sexual text messages, making lewd comments
  
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• Canadian climber says crowding on Mount Everest is just one factor in death count

  28-05-2019 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Everest claims multiple victims each year, often in the ‘death zone’ above 8,000 metres
  
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• Gunned-down Abbotsford cop was 'ambushed' by shooter, Crown says - Kimberley Bulletin

  28-05-2019 00:30 via kimberleybulletin.com
  Gunned-down Abbotsford cop was 'ambushed' by shooter, Crown says  Kimberley BulletinAbbotsford Police Const. John Davidson was “ambushed” by Oscar Arfmann and shot twice – the second time after he was already down – when he was the first ...
  
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