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• Abbotsford restaurants handing out 150 free lunches daily - Abbotsford News

  26-03-2020 23:22
  
  Abbotsford restaurants handing out 150 free lunches daily  Abbotsford News
  
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• Abbotsford restaurants handing out 150 free lunches daily

  26-03-2020 23:22 via abbynews.com
  
  Patna Sweets & Restaurant, Royal India Restaurant & Catering and Cedar Park Chaat House teaming up
  
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• 66 new B.C. cases of COVID-19, up to 725 positive tests so far

  26-03-2020 23:10 via abbynews.com
  
  186 people have now recovered, Dr. Bonnie Henry says
  
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• ‘Strongly’ and diplomatically, Canada tries to block U.S. soldiers at border

  26-03-2020 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The two countries already have a mutual ban in place on non-essential travel
  
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• Some big city shoppers heading to small B.C. towns to stock up on COVID-19 supplies

  26-03-2020 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  With the cupboard bare in many large centres, some shoppers are flocking to rural communities
  
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• BCHL hockey playoffs continue – in video game action involving players

  26-03-2020 22:06 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘We were looking for a way to keep our fans engaged during this unfortunate downtime,’ commish says
  
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• Abbotsford family of 5 stuck in Vietnam during COVID-19 crisis - Abbotsford News

  26-03-2020 22:03
  
  Abbotsford family of 5 stuck in Vietnam during COVID-19 crisis  Abbotsford News
  
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• Abbotsford family of 5 stuck in Vietnam during COVID-19 crisis

  26-03-2020 22:03 via abbynews.com
  
  Dad Stephen Janzen says they feel abandoned by federal government
  
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• VIDEO: Auguston residents, Abbotsford Police Department join 7 p.m. salute - Abbotsford News

  26-03-2020 22:00
  
  VIDEO: Auguston residents, Abbotsford Police Department join 7 p.m. salute  Abbotsford News
  
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• VIDEO: Auguston residents, Abbotsford Police Department join 7 p.m. salute

  26-03-2020 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Nightly applause & recognition of frontline health-care & emergency service workers in Abbotsford
  
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• 'You fought bravely': Abbotsford police officer remembered following cancer fight - CTV News

  26-03-2020 21:47
  
  'You fought bravely': Abbotsford police officer remembered following cancer fight  CTV News
  
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• COVID-19: Here's what is considered an essential service in BC - Abbotsford News

  26-03-2020 21:20
  
  COVID-19: Here's what is considered an essential service in BC  Abbotsford News
  
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• COVID-19: Here’s what is considered an essential service in B.C.

  26-03-2020 21:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Taxis, hotels, weather forecasters and accountants some of the dozens deemed an essential service
  
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• BC 211 hotline expands to link COVID-19 homebound seniors, volunteers - Abbotsford News

  26-03-2020 21:20
  
  BC 211 hotline expands to link COVID-19 homebound seniors, volunteers  Abbotsford News
  
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• B.C. 2-1-1 hotline expands to link COVID-19 homebound seniors, volunteers

  26-03-2020 21:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Thousands of volunteer offers to be matched up to need
  
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• City of Abbotsford sports courts closed due to COVID-19 - Abbotsford News

  26-03-2020 20:45
  
  City of Abbotsford sports courts closed due to COVID-19  Abbotsford News
  
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• City of Abbotsford sports courts closed due to COVID-19

  26-03-2020 20:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Basketball, tennis, pickle ball and outdoor volleyball courts closed to public until further notice
  
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• Abbotsford police accuse mother of driving drunk with child in van - The Province

  26-03-2020 20:42
  
  Abbotsford police accuse mother of driving drunk with child in van  The Province
  
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• BC Liquor Stores closing on Sundays, seeing skyrocketing sales amid COVID-19

  26-03-2020 20:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Stores are taking extra hygiene measures to reduce transmission
  
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• Purple Day 2020: Epilepsy awareness heads online

  26-03-2020 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  More than 260,000 Canadians are diagnosed with epilepsy
  
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• Emergency relief fund for local charities launched by Abbotsford Community Foundation - Abbotsford News

  26-03-2020 20:30
  
  Emergency relief fund for local charities launched by Abbotsford Community Foundation  Abbotsford News
  
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• Emergency relief fund for local charities launched by Abbotsford Community Foundation

  26-03-2020 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  4 non-profits helping city’s vulnerable to receive $30,000, ACF hopes donations will double that
  
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• World COVID-19 12 p.m. update: WHO chief urges aggressive action

  26-03-2020 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada tries to persuade the U.S. to not deploy troops to border
  
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• Not the time for vacation: Trucker discouraged to see B.C.-bound Alberta travellers

  26-03-2020 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Silver Creek man worries visits will put local efforts to flatten the curve at risk
  
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• Abbotsford cop loses hard-fought battle with brain cancer

  26-03-2020 19:59 via abbynews.com
  
  Ryan Masales, 46, went to Arizona for surgery and treatment
  
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• West Fraser shutting B.C. sawmills for week of March 30 due to COVID-19

  26-03-2020 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Forest products demand down due to pandemic, forest company says
  
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• Canada COVID-19 11 a.m. update: $192 million for vaccine development

  26-03-2020 18:52 via abbynews.com
  
  Here are the latest stories on COVID-19 from around Canada
  
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• Abbotsford doctor, home-support worker warn about deficit of protective equipment - Abbotsford News

  26-03-2020 18:34
  
  Abbotsford doctor, home-support worker warn about deficit of protective equipment  Abbotsford News
  
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• Abbotsford doctor, home-support worker warn about deficit of protective equipment

  26-03-2020 18:34 via abbynews.com
  
  Masks, gowns, hand sanitizer, gloves, face shields, all in short supply
  
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• COLUMN: Four reasons to hope that B.C. will win COVID-19 fight

  26-03-2020 18:16 via abbynews.com
  
  Number of hospitalizations in B.C. remain low as thousands of beds freed up
  
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• Taking time off work due to COVID-19 now falls under medical leave

  26-03-2020 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  New measures come after many businesses layoff staff due to impact of coronavirus
  
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• Schooling stays home next week for most B.C. students in COVID-19

  26-03-2020 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Districts to provide outreach, service for children of essential workers
  
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• Canada-wide Tragically Hip sing-along planned for March 26

  26-03-2020 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Montreal comedian Joey Elias has put the call out on social media
  
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• B.C. bans ‘shameful black market’ of food, medical supplies; limits buying quantities

  26-03-2020 17:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Province will also restrict the amount of some items that can be bought
  
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• B.C. bans resale of food, medical and cleaning supplies; limits buying quantities

  26-03-2020 17:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Province will also restrict the amount of some items that can be bought
  
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• Increased coronavirus cases spark B.C.-wide burning restrictions

  26-03-2020 17:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Centre for Disease Control recommends measure to reduce excess air pollution
  
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• Ottawa seeking lower credit card interest rates amid COVID-19 crisis

  26-03-2020 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Lower-interest credit could be made available for Canadians
  
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• Maple Ridge country star Madeline Merlo live streaming concert for Food Banks Canada

  26-03-2020 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Country star trying to raise $10,000
  
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• PHOTOS: How Abbotsford residents are coping with COVID-19 restrictions and anxiety - Abbotsford News

  26-03-2020 16:36
  
  PHOTOS: How Abbotsford residents are coping with COVID-19 restrictions and anxiety  Abbotsford News
  
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• PHOTOS: How Abbotsford residents are coping with COVID-19 restrictions and anxiety

  26-03-2020 16:36 via abbynews.com
  
  We asked readers what they are doing to reduce their stress and anxiety. Here’s what they told us.
  
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• PHOTOS: With a crash and a bang, B.C. residents applaud health-care workers

  26-03-2020 16:05 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. has seen 13 deaths and a total of 659 COVID-19 cases
  
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• Abbotsford woman arrested for impaired driving with 5-year-old in car - CTV News

  26-03-2020 15:47
  
  Abbotsford woman arrested for impaired driving with 5-year-old in car  CTV News
  
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• COVID-19 cases march higher despite restrictions and threats of punishment

  26-03-2020 15:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Parliament on Wednesday approved the flow of $52 billion in direct financial aid to Canadians
  
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• CMHC expanding insured mortgage purchase program to $150B, up from $50B

  26-03-2020 15:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Ottawa had a similar program to buy insured mortgages during the 2008-09 financial crisis
  
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• COVID-19 morning Canadian update: Concerns raised over food supply

  26-03-2020 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Cattle, wheat and fruit producers weigh in on coronavirus impact
  
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• COVID-19 morning Canadian update: Cases nationwide climb to 3,500

  26-03-2020 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Cattle, wheat and fruit producers weigh in on coronavirus impact
  
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• World COVID-19 5:30 a.m. update: 500,000 infections globally

  26-03-2020 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  South Korea provides banks with “unlimited” money; U.S. jobless rate could exceed Great Depression’s
  
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• Death looks different in a pandemic: B.C. bereavement workers, religious leaders taking new measures

  26-03-2020 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Extra precautions need to be taken to limit exposure to COVID-19, resource shortages a concern
  
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• Photographer documents families in isolation with the Front Door Project

  26-03-2020 13:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Using a longer lens, Chelsea Smith is able to take family portraits from across the street
  
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• Fraser Valley Regional Library to host digital dance party with DJ Jovie J on Facebook Live!

  26-03-2020 06:29
  
  Stay apart, keep connected, have fun.Fraser Valley Regional Library to host digital dance party with DJ Jovie J on Facebook Live!
  [Abbotsford, BC] – Stay apart, keep connected, have fun. Tune in, turn up the volume, and join Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) for a Facebook Live digital dance party featuring DJ Jovie J on Friday, March 27 from 2-4 pm. During the online party FVRL will announce a new Playground experience and have some SPECtacular giveaways!
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