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• Kicking Horse widening budget up $151 million as bidders invited - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 23:27 via abbynews.com
  Kicking Horse widening budget up $151 million as bidders invited  Abbotsford NewsB.C.'s transportation ministry is inviting bids to design and build the most difficult highway project in the province's history, with costs going up, mainly due to ...
  
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• Kicking Horse widening budget up $151 million as bidders invited

  05-09-2019 23:27 via abbynews.com
  
  Union-only construction adds 5.8% to price of B.C.’s toughest project
  
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• Province presses Hemlock Utility Services on massive water fee increase - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 23:07 via abbynews.com
  Province presses Hemlock Utility Services on massive water fee increase  Abbotsford NewsThe water utility provider was questioned on 'managment fees,' its loan and its rate of increase.
  
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• Province presses Hemlock Utility Services on massive water fee increase

  05-09-2019 23:07 via abbynews.com
  
  The water utility provider was questioned on ‘managment fees,’ its loan and its rate of increase
  
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• Thanks for inquiring Perry! We are currently in Stage 3 - draft recommendations. Check out Let's Talk Abbotsford to follow along: https://www.abbotsford.ca/business_and_development/major_initiatives/legalizing_non-medical_cannabis.htm …

  05-09-2019 22:53 via twitter.com
  Thanks for inquiring Perry!We are currently in Stage 3 - draft recommendations.Check out Let's Talk Abbotsford to follow along:
  https://www.abbotsford.ca/business_and_development/major_initiatives/legalizing_non-medical_cannabis.htm …
  
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• Environment Canada: August was warmer, drier than normal for many B.C. regions

  05-09-2019 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  According to Environment Canada, 12 of 17 cities throughout the province had warmer-than-normal temperatures for August.
  
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• U.S. can’t show harm from Canadian softwood industry, NAFTA panel says

  05-09-2019 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  U.S. had argued Canada unfairly subsidizes its softwood producers in imposing latest import duties
  
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• Mountain goat named Gustav killed by lightning in Kamloops - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 22:26 via abbynews.com
  Mountain goat named Gustav killed by lightning in Kamloops  Abbotsford NewsGustav the mountain goat was struck by lightning during Tuesday's storm at BC Wildlife Park.
  
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• Mountain goat named Gustav killed by lightning in Kamloops

  05-09-2019 22:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Gustav the mountain goat was struck by lightning during Tuesday’s storm at BC Wildlife Park
  
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• Agassiz's Mountain Institution on lockdown - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 22:13 via abbynews.com
  Agassiz's Mountain Institution on lockdown  Abbotsford NewsMountain Institution is currently on lockdown to allow for an “exceptional search” at the medium-security prison. According to a release from the Correctional ...
  
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• Agassiz’s Mountain Institution on lockdown

  05-09-2019 22:13 via abbynews.com
  
  The lockdown began on Tuesday, Sept. 3
  
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• New ride-hailing company to launch in smaller B.C. cities - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 21:50 via abbynews.com
  New ride-hailing company to launch in smaller B.C. cities  Abbotsford NewsThe Thunder Bay-based company is currently looking for drivers.
  
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• New ride-hailing company to launch in smaller B.C. cities

  05-09-2019 21:50 via abbynews.com
  
  The Thunder Bay-based company is currently looking for drivers
  
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• Fundraiser for family of Abbotsford teen killed in highway crash doubles goal in 24 hours - Aldergrove Star

  05-09-2019 21:30 via aldergrovestar.com
  Fundraiser for family of Abbotsford teen killed in highway crash doubles goal in 24 hours  Aldergrove StarHigh school student crashed car after leaving grad party on Sept. 3 in Chilliwack.
  
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• Nine Vancouver-area taxi companies ask B.C. Supreme Court to quash ride-hailing rules

  05-09-2019 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Fleet size and lack of consultation are at the heart of the issue
  
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• GoFundMe page for family of late Abbotsford teen doubles $5000 goal in 24 hours - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 21:00 via abbynews.com
  GoFundMe page for family of late Abbotsford teen doubles $5000 goal in 24 hours  Abbotsford NewsHigh school student passed away in car crash after leaving grad party on Sept. 3.
  
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• GoFundMe page for family of late Abbotsford teen doubles $5000 goal in 24 hours

  05-09-2019 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  High school student passed away in car crash after leaving grad party on Sept. 3
  
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• Ottawa paid $75M for veterans’ cannabis last year, could pay $100M this year

  05-09-2019 20:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Government will reimburse veterans for a maximum three grams of medical marijuana per day
  
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• People’s Party candidate calls for ‘parental bill of rights’ following B.C. transgender child case

  05-09-2019 20:53 via abbynews.com
  
  Delta hopeful’s federal election pledge prompted by court decision in case of transgender 14-year-old
  
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• Transport watchdog fines four airlines $45,000 under new passenger bill of rights

  05-09-2019 20:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Fines doled out by the Canadian Transportation Agency last week
  
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• Health Canada warns against modifying vape pens as illness spreads in U.S.

  05-09-2019 20:50 via abbynews.com
  
  People have reported respiratory and gastric problems in the U.S. and one has died
  
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• New rights-based approach to First Nations treaty-making rolled out - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 20:39 via abbynews.com
  New rights-based approach to First Nations treaty-making rolled out  Abbotsford NewsA new co-operatively developed policy could renew treaty-making with recognition of rights.
  
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• The art of sloganeering: How many ways can politicians say ‘change’? - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 20:30 via abbynews.com
  The art of sloganeering: How many ways can politicians say ‘change’?  Abbotsford News'A ton of effort' goes into finding a phrase for an election campaign, one expert says.
  
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• BC adds 300 child care educator training spaces - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 20:30 via abbynews.com
  BC adds 300 child care educator training spaces  Abbotsford NewsLatest step in $10-a-day plan, Premier John Horgan says.
  
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• Large new RV dealership gets council’s OK, but Marshall speeders prompt concern

  05-09-2019 19:51 via abbynews.com
  
  Abbotsford council approves large new RV dealership, but neighbour worries about city’s traffic plans
  
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• ‘Huge public safety risk’: Vancouver police probe theft of fire equipment

  05-09-2019 19:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Police believe the thieves are after the metal in the standpipe connections
  
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• Fatal crash shuts down section of Highway 15 in South Surrey - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 18:50 via abbynews.com
  Fatal crash shuts down section of Highway 15 in South Surrey  Abbotsford NewsTwo-vehicle collision at 176 Street and 40 Avenue.
  
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• Fatal crash shuts down section of Highway 15 in South Surrey

  05-09-2019 18:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Two-vehicle collision at 176 Street and 40 Avenue
  
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• Transportation minister outlines ‘widespread concerns’ about ride-hailing in B.C. - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 18:30 via abbynews.com
  Transportation minister outlines ‘widespread concerns’ about ride-hailing in B.C.  Abbotsford NewsClaire Trevena took issue with fleet size caps and congestion.
  
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• Transportation minister outlines ‘widespread concerns’ about ride-hailing in B.C.

  05-09-2019 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Claire Trevena took issue with fleet size caps and congestion
  
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• Current Abbotsford power outage caused by vehicle accident - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 17:28 via abbynews.com
  Current Abbotsford power outage caused by vehicle accident  Abbotsford NewsBC Hydro crews working to restore *service* to customers by 10 a.m..
  
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• Current Abbotsford power outage caused by vehicle accident

  05-09-2019 17:28 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Hydro crews working to restore service to customers by 10 a.m.
  
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• 151st Cowichan Exhibition includes new category: best home-grown pot - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 17:15 via abbynews.com
  151st Cowichan Exhibition includes new category: best home-grown pot  Abbotsford NewsOne of Canada's oldest fall fairs is putting a new twist on its annual showcase of local livestock, produce and fruit by adding a new category for best home-grown ...
  
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• 151st Cowichan Exhibition includes new category: best home-grown pot

  05-09-2019 17:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Fair officials believe the Cowichan cannabis category is the first of its kind in Canada
  
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• Watchdog looks into anti-competition practices in the digital economy

  05-09-2019 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Work will touch on online search, social media, display advertising and online marketplaces
  
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• Canadian couples trapped in Bahamas during Hurricane Dorian are safe: daughter

  05-09-2019 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  70-year-olds Sharyn Laughlin and Denis Dudley are expected to be evacuated via helicopter later today
  
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• Canada earns its first World Cup victory in 17 years by beating Senegal

  05-09-2019 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  It’s a positive moment for the team
  
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• Abortion, same-sex marriage fights feed cynicism: ex-Liberal Philpott

  05-09-2019 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  She called it a “highly opportunistic” move by the Liberals
  
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• Abbotsford’s Safeway closing its doors - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 16:45 via abbynews.com
  Abbotsford’s Safeway closing its doors  Abbotsford NewsAbbotsford's Safeway will permanently close its doors Saturday night as the Sobeys chain re-brands another one of its storefronts in the Fraser Valley as a ...
  
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• Abbotsford’s Safeway closing its doors

  05-09-2019 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Storefront to become a FreshCo in several months
  
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• B.C. conference looks at how First Nations can be involved in cannabis industry

  05-09-2019 16:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Some First Nations are dead set against it, while some see economic growth opportunities
  
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• $8.87 million for mental health programs, resources in B.C. schools - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 16:30 via abbynews.com
  $8.87 million for mental health programs, resources in B.C. schools  Abbotsford NewsProvincial funding available to all 60 B.C. school districts.
  
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• $8.87 million for mental health programs, resources in B.C. schools

  05-09-2019 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Provincial funding available to all 60 B.C. school districts
  
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• Golden pheasant appears at Abbotsford’s Mill Lake Park - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 16:00 via abbynews.com
  Golden pheasant appears at Abbotsford’s Mill Lake Park  Abbotsford NewsSocial media users abuzz about appearance of unique bird in park.
  
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• Golden pheasant appears at Abbotsford’s Mill Lake Park

  05-09-2019 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Social media users abuzz about appearance of unique bird in park
  
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• PHOTOS: Century-old pictures offer glimpse of Abbotsford schools and students - Abbotsford News

  05-09-2019 15:30 via abbynews.com
  PHOTOS: Century-old pictures offer glimpse of Abbotsford schools and students  Abbotsford NewsPhotos show students and the schools they studied at 100 years ago.
  
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• PHOTOS: Century-old pictures offer glimpse of Abbotsford schools and students

  05-09-2019 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Photos show students and the schools they studied at 100 years ago.
  
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• Two Abbotsford wineries seeking permission to serve drinkers on site - Mission City Record

  05-09-2019 15:00 via missioncityrecord.com
  Two Abbotsford wineries seeking permission to serve drinkers on site  Mission City RecordMaan Farms and Ripples Wineries seeking provincial sign-off for on-site wine *service*.
  
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• Two Abbotsford wineries seeking permission to serve drinkers on site

  05-09-2019 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Maan Farms and Ripples Wineries seeking provincial sign-off for on-site wine service
  
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• Previous story Two Abbotsford wineries seeking permission to serve drinkers on site - Mission City Record

  05-09-2019 15:00 via missioncityrecord.com
  Previous story Two Abbotsford wineries seeking permission to serve drinkers on site  Mission City RecordMaan Farms and Ripples Wineries seeking provincial sign-off for on-site wine *service*.
  
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