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• Helping those at risk, one piece of paper at a time through ‘isolation communication’

  30-03-2020 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Simple paper tool during pandemic making its way across Canada thanks to social media.
  
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• World COVID-19 updates: U.S. cases surge past 125,000; Disease slows slightly in Italy

  30-03-2020 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Comprehensive world update, including California waiving some medical licensing provisions
  
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• Pay parking suspended at B.C. hospitals due to COVID-19

  30-03-2020 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Temporary free parking reduces need for keypads, contact
  
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• B.C. records first community death, but 70 hospitalized COVID-19 patients recovered

  30-03-2020 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Total of 970 novel coronavirus cases in B.C.
  
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• B.C. records first community death, but 70 hospitalized COVID-19 patients have recovered

  30-03-2020 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Total of 970 novel coronavirus cases in B.C.
  
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• B.C. records first at-home death from COVID-19, but 70+ hospital patients have recovered

  30-03-2020 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Total of 970 novel coronavirus cases in B.C., with the majority in the Lower Mainland area
  
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• Canadian ferry operators call for inclusion in COVID-19 travel restrictions - Abbotsford News

  30-03-2020 21:55
  
  Canadian ferry operators call for inclusion in COVID-19 travel restrictions  Abbotsford News
  
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• Canadian ferry operators call for inclusion in COVID-19 travel restrictions

  30-03-2020 21:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Domestic travel restrictions should include ferries, operators say
  
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• Trudeau says he’s ‘proud’ Canadians stepping up to challenge of COVID-19

  30-03-2020 21:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada has not seen the kinds of numbers that the U.S. has
  
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• WestJet extends international flight suspensions into May amid COVID-19 pandemic

  30-03-2020 20:55 via abbynews.com
  
  WestJet has already halved its domestic capacity
  
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• ’The energy sector is destroyed beyond repair’: expert on COVID-19’s impact on economy

  30-03-2020 20:53 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘That’s never been heard of before; no one sells oil for $4 a barrel.’ – Dan McTeague
  
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• Snowfall warning in effect for Coquihalla Highway

  30-03-2020 20:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Total accumulations of up to 25 cm can be expected by this evening
  
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• Metro Vancouver firm gears up to make vital ventilator parts in COVID-19 fight

  30-03-2020 20:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Langley’s Simalex Manufacturing is handling big orders as demand surges
  
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• Cruise ships, one with COVID-19 on board, carry Canadians covertly through Panama Canal

  30-03-2020 20:37 via abbynews.com
  
  Zaandam, Rotterdam pass through canal under cover of darkness in face of local protests
  
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• Canadian COVID-19 update: Cases spike in Quebec & Ontario; Nine O’Clock Gun salutes health workers

  30-03-2020 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Comprehensive Canadian news update as of 12:30 p.m., Monday, March 30.
  
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• Canadian COVID-19 round-up: Air Canada cuts 15,000 jobs, 90% of flights

  30-03-2020 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Comprehensive Canadian news update as of 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 30.
  
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• Charity website hopes to help Abbotsford food bank - Abbotsford News

  30-03-2020 20:27
  
  Charity website hopes to help Abbotsford food bank  Abbotsford News
  
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• Charity website hopes to help Abbotsford food bank

  30-03-2020 20:27 via abbynews.com
  
  Residents urged to post their stuff for sale and donate proceeds
  
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• Weekend crowds at South Surrey parks, waterfront cause concern - Abbotsford News

  30-03-2020 20:08
  
  Weekend crowds at South Surrey parks, waterfront cause concern  Abbotsford News
  
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• Weekend crowds at South Surrey parks, waterfront cause concern

  30-03-2020 20:08 via abbynews.com
  
  RCMP and bylaw officials attended Crescent Beach Sunday, police confirm
  
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• Sex offender charged again less than two months after prison release - Abbotsford News

  30-03-2020 19:59
  
  Sex offender charged again less than two months after prison release  Abbotsford News
  
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• Sex offender charged again less than two months after prison release

  30-03-2020 19:59 via abbynews.com
  
  Taylor Dueck, who was living in Mission, has history of sex assaults in Abbotsford
  
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• Abbotsford Triathlon Club staying fit in COVID-19 era - Abbotsford News

  30-03-2020 19:27
  
  Abbotsford Triathlon Club staying fit in COVID-19 era  Abbotsford News
  
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• Abbotsford Triathlon Club staying fit in COVID-19 era

  30-03-2020 19:27 via abbynews.com
  
  ATC members using virtual reality training, social media and solo races to keep in shape
  
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• LifeLabs reducing public hours as it assists with COVID-19 testing - Abbotsford News

  30-03-2020 18:30
  
  LifeLabs reducing public hours as it assists with COVID-19 testing  Abbotsford News
  
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• LifeLabs reducing public hours as it assists with COVID-19 testing

  30-03-2020 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Coronavirus tests not done at B.C. patient centres, referrals only
  
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• 24,000 Canadian Forces members ready for COVID-19 response: Defence Minister

  30-03-2020 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  No direct requests made by premiers yet, national defence minister says
  
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• Canada expands 75% wage subsidy to COVID-19 affected businesses of all sizes: Trudeau

  30-03-2020 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Program will provide up to $847 per week for each worker
  
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• Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

  30-03-2020 16:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Olympic Games had been postponed to the COVID-19 pandemic
  
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• That day I was a life model

  30-03-2020 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  I tell myself I feel okay about others seeing my naked body
  
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• Battling addiction in self-isolation: online AA meetings can help

  30-03-2020 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The focus is on still encouraging a connection
  
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• Crucial details of Ottawa’s proposed wage subsidy program expected today

  30-03-2020 16:20 via abbynews.com
  
  The government has rolled out a bailout package totalling more than $200 billion
  
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• Abbotsford golf courses remain open, impose strict rules of play - Turf & Rec

  30-03-2020 16:16
  Abbotsford golf courses remain open, impose strict rules of play  Turf & Rec
  
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• ‘There isn’t consistency:’ COVID-19 response varies for children in care

  30-03-2020 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. has temporarily suspended in-person visits between children and youth in care and their families
  
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• IN DEPTH: How B.C. emptied its hospitals to prepare for COVID-19

  30-03-2020 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Thousands of beds have been freed up, but patients and seniors have had to sacrifice
  
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• How B.C. emptied its hospitals to prepare for COVID-19

  30-03-2020 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Thousands of beds have been freed up, but patients and seniors have had to sacrifice
  
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• World COVID-19 morning update: Olympics delayed one year; 12,000 health care workers infected

  30-03-2020 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Comprehensive world news update: Lockdown in UK showing signs of hope
  
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• Newspapers are safe to touch, World Health Organization confirms

  30-03-2020 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Just make sure to wash your hands as you would after touching any surface or object
  
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• Canadian Red Cross warns of a fraudulent offer of face masks

  30-03-2020 07:51
  
  Canadian Red Cross warns of a fraudulent offer of face masks
  Sender claims to be Red Cross
  The Canadian Red Cross is warning of a fraudulent offer for face masks that is circulating by text, email and on social media. The sender claims to be the Red Cross and is offering to give away or sell face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is not a valid offer and the Red Cross advises anyone who receives this message to delete it immediately. Do not click on the link or respond.
  The Red Cross enco
  
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• TELUS donates $500,000 to support global-leading research team develop antiviral treatments for COVID-19

  30-03-2020 07:46
  
  TELUS’ contribution helps accelerate Canada’s leadership opportunity to pilot innovative COVID-19 research
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELUS today announced a $500,000 donation to the Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC), Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and University of British Columbia (UBC) Hospital Foundation to assist in the search for therapeutic antiviral treatments for COVID-19. Led by Professor Art Cherkasov, VPC and UBC scientists have j
  
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• UFCW 1518 Calls on Government to Offer Equal Childcare Supports to all Front Line Workers

  30-03-2020 07:43
  
  Grocery workers, Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians, Industrial Food Producers, and Home Care workers scrambling to find childcareVANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 is calling on the Provincial Government to offer special childcare supports to their membership in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
  The BC Ministry of Education and the Ministry of State for Child Care announced earlier this month that essential workers fig
  
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• Wok Box continues to bring smiles with Crack-A-Cookie and new options

  30-03-2020 07:39
  
  Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen would like to take this time to thank each and every customer in every community across Canada for their continued support, patience and understanding in these difficult and ever-changing times.
  As we all work to stay on top of the latest updates that are provided, Wok Box continues to make advancements and changes that reflect our commitment to the health, safety and enjoyment of all we offer to our customers.
  Some of our initiatives include:
  Adding a new GRAND PRIZE
  
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• CPABC supports B.C. Government’s measures to combat COVID-19

  30-03-2020 07:23
  
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) commends the B.C. government for implementing emergency programs to support businesses, individuals, and the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The total funding is estimated to cost $5 billion, including $2.2 billion earmarked for the business community.
  “In this unprecedented time, it is critical that all levels of government take active and coordinat
  
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• Jeff Dunham Abbotsford Centre Postponed!

  30-03-2020 07:20
  
  JEFF DUNHAM POSTPONES HIS: “JEFF DUNHAM: SERIOUSLY!?” SHOWAT THE ABBOTSFORD CENTRE FROM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd TOWEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2nd
  ABBOTSFORD, BC – Hi everyone. Hope you’re all doing as well as possible right now.  And no surprise, due to the current pandemic, my show at Abbotsford Centre in Abbotsford scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd, has been postponed until Wednesday, December 2nd of this year.  Hang on to your tickets, as they will be honored on
  
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• Trump: We won’t pay for security for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan

  30-03-2020 05:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Trump: “The U.S. will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!”
  
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• ‘It’s up to us: Recently-returned B.C. couple urges Canadians to take COVID-19 seriously

  30-03-2020 04:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Garrett Kucher and Tory Apostoliuk make it home after almost a week of lockdown in Spain
  
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• Big Oil’s interest in renewable energy investments expected to waver: report

  30-03-2020 03:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Carbon mitigation budgets will be looked at carefully, an analyst says
  
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• ‘Nothing concrete’: Tenants, landlords lack details after B.C. unveils COVID-19 rental aid

  30-03-2020 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Single mom in Golden says she’s already going to the food bank after being laid off
  
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• Evening world update: U.S. restrictions extended 30 days; NY deaths near 1,000

  30-03-2020 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Comprehensive world update, with the latest developments in the COVID-19 crisis
  
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• COVID-19 in Canada update: Meat plant worker tests postive; 1 million file for EI

  30-03-2020 01:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Comprehensive update of today’s events in Canada
  
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