Abbotsford news

• Streetlight swap to cost $1 million, but City of Abbotsford will save on energy costs

  28-11-2019 23:50 via abbynews.com
  
  About 25,000 streetlights to be replaced over four years
  
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• ‘What would Santa do?’: Head of Santa school agrees with firing of Penticton man

  28-11-2019 23:19 via abbynews.com
  
  Jennifer Andrews said the incident is lamentable, but Santa is held to a higher standard
  
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• Thieves target Victoria restaurants, take $900 in seafood, $400 in tips

  28-11-2019 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Restaurant managers concerned about safety, security after thefts
  
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• VIDEO: B.C. raptor rehab group rescues bald eagle from sewage treatment pond

  28-11-2019 22:56 via abbynews.com
  
  Delta’s Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society posted video of the rescue on social media
  
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• Man killed near Vancouver’s West End

  28-11-2019 22:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Police say the man was likely injured in the Downtown Eastside before walking to the West End and collapsing
  
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• Crystal Hicks and Horizon perform at House of James

  28-11-2019 22:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Concert on Friday, Nov. 30 at Abbotsford coffee house
  
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• Fraser Valley Grand Gala raises $110,000 for health care

  28-11-2019 22:18 via abbynews.com
  
  Event supports hospitals throughout the valley, including Abbotsford
  
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• Rotary Club of Abbotsford launches campaign to find next big project

  28-11-2019 22:14 via abbynews.com
  
  Club’s previous ventures include air show, hospice and Rotary Stadium
  
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• Seven people killed in small plane crash in Kingston, Ont.

  28-11-2019 21:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Police say the area was under a wind advisory at the time
  
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• Babies who eat peanuts are less likely to develop allergy, study suggests

  28-11-2019 21:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Data from 2,600 Canadian kids used in long-running study on root causes of chronic diseases
  
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• Vancouver to hike empty homes tax by 25% for each of next three years

  28-11-2019 21:35 via abbynews.com
  
  City says tax has raked in $39.7 million in net revenue since it was launched in 2016
  
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• Abbotsford forensic nursing program reflects on 20 years

  28-11-2019 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Valuable program celebrates 20 years serving Fraser Valley patients
  
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• Man who hit moose on northern highway wins battle with ICBC

  28-11-2019 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Ronald Driedger slammed on his brakes, wrecking them, before hitting a moose
  
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• Man who hit moose on northern B.C. highway wins tribunal battle against ICBC

  28-11-2019 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Ronald Driedger slammed on his brakes, wrecking them, before hitting a moose
  
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• Crude photos land Penticton’s Santa on the ‘naughty list’

  28-11-2019 19:32 via abbynews.com
  
  Gary Haupt said his upcoming contract to be the Cherry Lane Santa has been terminated
  
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• Cyclist sent to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Abbotsford

  28-11-2019 19:20 via abbynews.com
  
  The accident occurred at the intersection of Montrose and McDougall avenues
  
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• VIDEO: Glow preparing to light up Abbotsford

  28-11-2019 18:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Indoor Christmas festival preparing to open its doors on Dec. 5
  
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• B.C. municipal group bans foreign sponsorship at convention

  28-11-2019 18:40 via abbynews.com
  
  China’s reception sparked protests after Canadians arrested
  
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• CCTS says telecoms complaints surge for another year on billing, contract issues

  28-11-2019 18:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Contract complaints include being provided the wrong internet package
  
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• VIDEO: Ways to stay warm and not waste energy this winter

  28-11-2019 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Cooking at home, installing thicker curtains and dusting off radiator vents a few ways to save money
  
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• Caribou habitat restoration may be ineffective in the short term, says UBC study

  28-11-2019 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Wildlife responses to habitat restoration are often assumed rather than verified, a new B.C. study suggests
  
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• Infamous Black Press ‘Satan’ ad appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers

  28-11-2019 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The Nov. 27 edition of Late Night with Seth Meyers referred to the ad during his monologue.
  
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• Comox Valley ‘Photos with Satan’ Christmas ad appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers

  28-11-2019 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The Nov. 27 edition of Late Night with Seth Meyers referred to the ad during his monologue.
  
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• B.C. tour company fined $35K for baiting bears with peanut butter, meatballs

  28-11-2019 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Case marks largest fine amount ever delivered in a B.C. court for attracting dangerous wildlife
  
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• Christine Sinclair, Alphonso Davies up for Canada Soccer annual awards

  28-11-2019 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Annual award, introduced in 1993, celebrates achievements at both the international and club level
  
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• Scheer appoints floor-crossing Liberal as deputy leader of Conservative party

  28-11-2019 17:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Leona Alleslev was first elected as a Liberal in 2015, but crossed the floor to join the Conservatives in 2018
  
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• Supreme Court declines to hear extradition appeal in cyber abuse case

  28-11-2019 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Case arose in January 2012, when someone had a webcam chat with a 17-year old girl in Virginia Beach, Va
  
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• Police seize drugs, $350K, arrest two men, during raids in Kamloops

  28-11-2019 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Drugs believed to be cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl and marijuana were found
  
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• ‘It was getting terrifying:’ Toronto students attend hearing for alleged feces-thrower

  28-11-2019 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The case had to be moved to a larger courtroom to accommodate throngs of onlookers
  
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• Bill Peters apologizes to Calgary Flames in letter to GM after racism allegations

  28-11-2019 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Peters remained employed by the Flames as of Wednesday night
  
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• VIDEO: Pedestrian struck and killed crossing the street in Abbotsford

  28-11-2019 16:34 via abbynews.com
  
  Intersection of Clearbrook and Peardonville roads closed for investigation
  
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• Pedestrian struck and killed crossing the street in Abbotsford

  28-11-2019 16:34 via abbynews.com
  
  Intersection of Clearbrook and Peardonville roads closed for investigation
  
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• Historic downtown development gets council go-ahead – again

  28-11-2019 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Mixed-used building in historic downtown needed parking alterations due to tree
  
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• Grant of $15,000 awarded to Abbotsford youth environmental project

  28-11-2019 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Funds come from Abbotsford Community Foundation and RBC Foundation
  
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• Penguins rally for wild 8-6 triumph over Canucks

  28-11-2019 04:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Pittsburgh scores 6 times in third period against Vancouver
  
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• Media asks court to approve broadcast, webcast of Meng’s extradition hearings

  28-11-2019 02:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Meng, Huawei’s chief financial officer, is free on bail and living in Vancouver while awaiting the extradition hearing
  
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• Weaver says he will step down as Green leader in January, stay on as MLA

  28-11-2019 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  He says an interim leader could be someone who does not have a seat in the legislature
  
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• Vancouver advocate says anti-groping police campaign isn’t enough to stop predators

  28-11-2019 01:40 via abbynews.com
  
  The poster campaign won’t do any harm, but Hilla Kerner says lack of charges sends undeterring message
  
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• Environmental group to host ‘Funeral for Extinction’ march in Vancouver on Black Friday

  28-11-2019 00:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Climate strike event to be held on the same day
  
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• North Vancouver man, 21, facing child porn charges after police search home

  28-11-2019 00:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Dylan Phillips is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 11
  
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