Abbotsford news

• ‘Now is not the time to bag that peak’: BCSAR manager discourages risky outdoor adventures

  27-03-2020 23:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Call volumes are not going down, even as the COVID-19 pandemic persists
  
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• Food Banks BC already seeing surge in demand due to COVID-19 pandemic

  27-03-2020 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Executive director Laura Lansink said they expect applications will keep increasing
  
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• How do you hold a public hearing when public gatherings are banned?

  27-03-2020 23:19 via abbynews.com
  
  City of Abbotsford discussing how to hold hearings with appropriate social distancing
  
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• Nanaimo couple caught aboard cruise ship with four dead and COVID-19 present

  27-03-2020 23:01 via abbynews.com
  
  Four ‘older guests’ have died on Holland America’s Zaandam; cruise line confirms two COVID-19 cases
  
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• Province announces $3M in funding for arts groups hit by COVID-19 crisis

  27-03-2020 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Arts Council to administer support for both organizations and individual artists
  
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• 67 more B.C. COVID-19 cases, two more deaths in Vancouver region

  27-03-2020 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Positive tests found in Surrey, Langley long-term care facilities
  
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• Toyota dials in its eight-passenger family hauler

  27-03-2020 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Comfort, roominess and capability are the 2020 Toyota Highlander’s key strengths
  
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• Significant snowfall forecast for Interior mountain passes

  27-03-2020 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Allison Pass, the Okanagan Connector, Rogers Pass and Kootenay Pass could see 15 to 25 cm of snow
  
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• Frontline workers receiving COVID-19 isolation exemptions prompt concerns - Abbotsford News

  27-03-2020 22:30
  
  Frontline workers receiving COVID-19 isolation exemptions prompt concerns  Abbotsford News
  
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• Frontline workers receiving COVID-19 isolation exemptions prompt concerns

  27-03-2020 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Provincial Health Authority staff exempt from self-isolation upon return from international travel
  
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• BC Hockey, Vancouver Canucks encourage stick tapping to honour frontline health care workers

  27-03-2020 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Families are encouraged to video themselves tapping their sticks at 7 p.m. and post to social media
  
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• 120 more recreation staff laid off by City of Abbotsford - Mission City Record

  27-03-2020 22:25
  
  120 more recreation staff laid off by City of Abbotsford  Mission City Record
  
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• 120 more recreation staff laid off by City of Abbotsford - Abbotsford News

  27-03-2020 22:25
  
  120 more recreation staff laid off by City of Abbotsford  Abbotsford News
  
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• 120 more recreation staff laid off by City of Abbotsford

  27-03-2020 22:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Job cuts from closure of public facilities, city will re-hire after health emergency passes
  
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• B.C. farmers markets restricted to food sales only due to COVID-19

  27-03-2020 22:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Food producers, community gardens designated essential
  
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• ‘Cautious and measured’: Harrison Festival of the Arts summer planning underway

  27-03-2020 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Lineup to be announced in mid May
  
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• BC Transit to limit riders on buses to allow for physical distancing

  27-03-2020 21:50 via abbynews.com
  
  The company has seen a 50 to 70 per cent drop in ridership due to the pandemic
  
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• B.C. Greens suspend leadership race due to COVID-19

  27-03-2020 21:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Cowichan Valley MLA Furstenau among contenders
  
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• Abbotsford golf courses remain open during COVID-19 pandemic - Abbotsford News

  27-03-2020 21:36
  
  Abbotsford golf courses remain open during COVID-19 pandemic  Abbotsford News
  
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• Abbotsford golf courses remain open during COVID-19 pandemic

  27-03-2020 21:36 via abbynews.com
  
  Ledgeview, Fraserglen and Valley Golf institute safety policies to fight coronavirus
  
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• Public urged to continue donating blood during pandemic - Abbotsford News

  27-03-2020 21:16
  
  Public urged to continue donating blood during pandemic  Abbotsford News
  
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• Public urged to continue donating blood during pandemic

  27-03-2020 21:16 via abbynews.com
  
  Upcoming donor clinics in Abbotsford and Mission
  
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• Two Fraser Valley care home workers confirmed to have COVID-19 - Abbotsford News

  27-03-2020 21:00
  
  Two Fraser Valley care home workers confirmed to have COVID-19  Abbotsford News
  
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• COVID-19: Here are the measures being taken at B.C. care homes

  27-03-2020 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Only essential visits allowed to people in long-term care facilities across the province
  
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• BREAKING: Two Fraser Valley care home workers confirmed to have COVID-19

  27-03-2020 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Health authority has a team at two Lower Mainland seniors facilities informing staff, residents
  
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• BREAKING: Two Fraser Health care home workers confirmed to have COVID-19

  27-03-2020 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Health authority has a team at two Lower Mainland seniors facilities informing staff, residents
  
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• ‘Possibilities are endless’ at Black Press digital career fair

  27-03-2020 20:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Black Press Digital Career and Education Fair begins April 4
  
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• 400 people assessed for COVID-19 at Abbotsford centre - Abbotsford News

  27-03-2020 19:44
  
  400 people assessed for COVID-19 at Abbotsford centre  Abbotsford News
  
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• 400 people assessed for COVID-19 at Abbotsford centre

  27-03-2020 19:44 via abbynews.com
  
  Website and centre have been running for over a week
  
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• Abbotsford’s Chase Claypool trending as NFL first round pick - Abbotsford News

  27-03-2020 19:36
  
  Abbotsford’s Chase Claypool trending as NFL first round pick  Abbotsford News
  
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• Abbotsford’s Chase Claypool trending as NFL first round pick

  27-03-2020 19:36 via abbynews.com
  
  ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has former Panther forecasted as 30th overall in latest mock draft
  
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• UFVRD launches online crime reporting portal - Abbotsford News

  27-03-2020 19:29
  
  UFVRD launches online crime reporting portal  Abbotsford News
  
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• UFVRD launches online crime reporting portal

  27-03-2020 19:29 via abbynews.com
  
  Select, non-emergency crimes can now be reported through web site
  
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• Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

  27-03-2020 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Officials will make alternative arrangements for those who still need personalized services
  
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• Netflix reduces video quality in Canada to lower internet bandwidth use

  27-03-2020 18:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Bell Media said it’s planning its own traffic measures for the Crave streaming service,
  
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• Man arrested for ‘purposely coughing in someone’s face while feeling ill’: N.B. police

  27-03-2020 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  New Brunswick police urging people to call the non-compliance hotline instead
  
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• B.C. COVID-19 contact restrictions working, Dr. Bonnie Henry says

  27-03-2020 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  ’Not out of the woods yet’ as next two weeks are critical
  
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• BC Farmers Markets move to online platform amid COVID-19 concerns

  27-03-2020 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The B.C. government is providing $55,000 to help cover fees associated with the online transition
  
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• COVID-19: How to apply for employment insurance

  27-03-2020 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  You can receive up to 55 per cent of your earnings up to a maximum of $573 a week
  
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• VIDEO: Abbotsford police convoy makes drive-by salute to local healthcare workers - Abbotsford News

  27-03-2020 16:54
  
  VIDEO: Abbotsford police convoy makes drive-by salute to local healthcare workers  Abbotsford News
  
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• VIDEO: Abbotsford police convoy makes drive-by salute to local healthcare workers

  27-03-2020 16:54 via abbynews.com
  
  Patrol Shift #3 joins the daily 7 p.m. chorus of praise at Abbotsford Regional Hospital
  
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• Trudeau announces 75% wage subsidy for small businesses amid COVID-19

  27-03-2020 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  This is up from the previously announced 10 per cent wage subsidy
  
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• US has most virus infections in the world, UK’s Johnson tests positive

  27-03-2020 15:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Pandemic is accelerating in cities like New York, Chicago and Detroit
  
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• US has most COVID-19 virus infections in the world right now

  27-03-2020 15:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Pandemic is accelerating in cities like New York, Chicago and Detroit
  
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• COVID-19: Abbotsford’s fire department now enforcing open-air burning ban to keep at-risk lungs safe - Abbotsford News

  27-03-2020 15:40
  
  COVID-19: Abbotsford’s fire department now enforcing open-air burning ban to keep at-risk lungs safe  Abbotsford News
  
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• COVID-19: Abbotsford’s bylaw officers now enforcing burning ban to keep at-risk lungs safe

  27-03-2020 15:40 via abbynews.com
  
  City’s ban follows province’s March 26 announcement on B.C.-wide restrictions on fires
  
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• Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate target to 0.25%

  27-03-2020 15:39 via abbynews.com
  
  Bank governor Stephen Poloz said the goal of the decision Friday is to restore market functioning
  
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• Secrets and Lives with Tanner Caouette

  27-03-2020 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Auto industry veteran is an avid traveller
  
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• COVID-19: Harbour Air suspends all scheduled flights

  27-03-2020 15:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Charter services will continue on larger plane to allow for physical distancing
  
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• B.C. service aims to connect those in need with volunteers amid COVID-19 crisis

  27-03-2020 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Purposely helps volunteers find people to help
  
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