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• B.C. clears more acute hospital beds as COVID-19 case growth slows

  06-04-2020 23:40 via abbynews.com
  
  Province holding about 40% of beds empty for peak still to come
  
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• COVID 19 Business Directory Now Online

  06-04-2020 23:04
  
  Check out all the businesses around Abbotsford that are remaining open during the lock down. We publish their business hours and all special instructions so that you can continue to support our local economy. Check it out on our home page now!
  If you have a business and aren’t listed yet, please click the button and Get Listed!
  
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• Inmate who served 50 years dies of natural causes in Abbotsford - Abbotsford News

  06-04-2020 22:56
  
  Inmate who served 50 years dies of natural causes in Abbotsford  Abbotsford News
  
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• Inmate who served 50 years dies of natural causes in Abbotsford

  06-04-2020 22:56 via abbynews.com
  
  George Sedgwick, 89, was a child molester who was sentenced in 1969
  
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• Recovery rate tops 60% but B.C. records death of man in his 40s due to COVID-19

  06-04-2020 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Dr. Bonnie Henry says 783 people have recoverd
  
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• Garden Park Tower in Abbotsford still open for business - Abbotsford News

  06-04-2020 22:17
  
  Garden Park Tower in Abbotsford still open for business  Abbotsford News
  
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• Garden Park Tower in Abbotsford still open for business

  06-04-2020 22:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Coffee shop still selling takeout meals and some basic grocery items
  
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• Easter Bunny not a COVID-19 carrier, allowed to do drop offs

  06-04-2020 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  World Health Organization grants permission to Bunny as he cannot transfer the virus
  
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• Travellers, travel agents ‘in agony’ over refund policies and customer service

  06-04-2020 21:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Many Canadian carriers are offering customers flights rebookings or travel vouchers — but not refunds
  
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• Introverted and extroverted kids likely to react differently to COVID-19 restrictions

  06-04-2020 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. child psychologist says your parenting approach can’t be one-size fits all in social isolation
  
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• Humboldt Broncos families to quietly mark anniversary of Saskatchewan bus crash

  06-04-2020 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The crash killed 16 people and injured 13 on April 6, 2018
  
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• B.C. begins taking submissions for $2M COVID-19 research fund

  06-04-2020 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Rural health, impact of shifting hospital resources among priorities
  
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• Business outlook soft even before shock of COVID-19, Bank of Canada says

  06-04-2020 19:35 via abbynews.com
  
  Over the last two weeks, more than two million people have applied for employment insurance benefits
  
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• COVID-19 world update: 1,000 cases hit U.S. military; Good news in Spain, Portugal

  06-04-2020 19:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Comprehensive collection of coronavirus news from around the world
  
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• VIDEO: Abbotsford singer creates frontline workers tribute song - Abbotsford News

  06-04-2020 18:50
  
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• VIDEO: Abbotsford singer creates frontline workers tribute song

  06-04-2020 18:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Cambree Lovesy’s song saluting those battling COVID-19 draws interest online
  
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• Wearing non-medical masks can stop spread of COVID-19 before symptoms start: Tam

  06-04-2020 18:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Health officials had previously not recommended wearing them
  
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• Parkland Fuel nears completion of maintenance work at B.C. refinery

  06-04-2020 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Company sells fuel at more than 2,600 stations throughout Canada, the United States and Caribbean
  
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• One woman arrested in Abbotsford on Sunday after stabbing - Abbotsford News

  06-04-2020 17:42
  
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• One woman arrested in Abbotsford on Sunday after stabbing

  06-04-2020 17:42 via abbynews.com
  
  25-year-old man sent to hospital with serious injuries following incident
  
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• As 240K apply for emergency benefit, Trudeau says aid coming for Canadians left behind

  06-04-2020 17:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada Emergency Response Benefit provides $2,000 per month
  
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• 240,000 Canadians applied for emergency benefit on morning it opened: Trudeau

  06-04-2020 17:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Canada Emergency Response Benefit provides $2,000 per month
  
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• Canadians on board Coral Princess can disembark, fly home on chartered plane: Champage

  06-04-2020 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Cruise ship had docked in Floria
  
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• House of Commons seeking virtual sittings in ongoing COVID-19 shutdown

  06-04-2020 16:50 via abbynews.com
  
  The House recessed March 13 for five weeks to ensure MPs were doing their part to slow travel
  
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• Bars, cannabis sector eligible for $40B credit program from government bank

  06-04-2020 16:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Applicants must go through their own banks to access the program
  
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• Life and style with Claudia Knoglinger - Abbotsford News

  06-04-2020 16:30
  
  Life and style with Claudia Knoglinger  Abbotsford News
  
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• Life and style with Claudia Knoglinger

  06-04-2020 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Bernstein & Gold owner talks fashion, beauty and reading favorites
  
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• Immunocompromised community call for more options to get groceries during COVID-19

  06-04-2020 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  One woman has decided to build a greenhouse to ensure she is able to access food throughout pandemic
  
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• April is Construction Month in BC

  06-04-2020 15:00 via abbynews.com
  
  And it’s more important than ever to recognize the hard work of this essential workforce
  
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• BC Superweek Pro Cycling Series cancelled for 2020

  06-04-2020 11:36
  
  Vancouver, BC – It is with regret that BC Superweek organizers have cancelled this year’s series due to public health concerns linked to the coronavirus pandemic. The BC Superweek series is planned to be staged next year from July 9 – 18, 2021.
  Of utmost importance is the health and safety of all who make BC Superweek one of the biggest professional cycling events in North America – the public in each community and visitors from around the world, sponsors and partners, vo
  
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• Students are demanding to be included in Canadian Emergency Response Benefit

  06-04-2020 11:31
  
  OTTAWA, April 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Post-secondary students, who largely aren’t working during the school year or work contract jobs that will end at the end of April, are not eligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), which is meant to protect those losing income because of COVID-19.
  The federal government released eligibility criteria for the CERB last week and specified that those who are not currently employed and do not lose income because of COVID-19 are n
  
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• Royal Canadian Legion National Headquarters announces $3 million for Branches

  06-04-2020 11:22
  
  Volunteer-run Branches facing trouble in the wake of COVID-19
  OTTAWA, April 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an unprecedented move, the Legion’s National Headquarters will release a total of 3 million dollars to help struggling Branches in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  The Dominion Command Executive Council made a landmark decision to release the funds from the Legion’s national reserves, in order to provide Branch Emergency Funds – non-repayable grants – to Bran
  
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• Doctors in BC now available via virtual care

  06-04-2020 11:11
  
  Doctors urge patients to call them first if they need care during the COVID-19 pandemic
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BC’s doctors are now available to provide care to patients using telephone or video during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to providing in-person care when necessary.
  The increased use of virtual care allows patients to receive medical care from their own doctor while practicing physical distancing or self-isolation. It protects not
  
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• Don’t Yet Have a Fraser Valley Regional Library Card?

  06-04-2020 11:08
  
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  [Abbotsford, BC] – Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) is here to delight and entertain you! Don’t already have an FVRL card? Sign up for an eCard today athttps://onlineregistration.fvrl.bc.ca/ and get instant access to all of our digital content, including eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, streaming movies and TV, eLearning, and more!
  “FVRL is here to support all of our community members
  
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• Rogers expands community partnerships to support vulnerable Canadians impacted by COVID-19 from coast-to-coast-to-coast

  06-04-2020 11:05
  
  Working to keep vulnerable members of our communities safe and connected in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada and Women’s Shelters Canada
  TORONTO, April 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadians are adjusting to life in this new reality. For everyone, this has meant changes in social interactions and daily routines – but for some of our most vulnerable members of society, the impact of COVID-19 has been devastating. With a deep commitment to serve the communities whe
  
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• COVID-19 convalescent plasma for patients

  06-04-2020 11:03
  
  Canadian Blood Services to participate in national clinical trialOTTAWA, April 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Blood Services is actively working with Health Canada and the international research community to contribute to the global effort to determine if COVID-19 convalescent plasma could be an effective treatment for the coronavirus.
  Canadian Blood Services is part of a team of experts representing Canada on an international working group in partnership with Australia, China, Franc
  
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• COVID-19 has cost the B.C. foodservice sector 121,500 jobs since March 1

  06-04-2020 11:00
  
  A Restaurants Canada survey has revealed that many jobs lost due to COVID-19 might not return, as nearly one in 10 restaurants have already closed permanently and many more might close within a month.VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada estimates that 800,000 foodservice jobs have already been lost nationwide due to COVID-19 — about 121,500 just in British Columbia alone — and they might not return if current conditions continue.
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• CIRA launches program to protect critical industries during COVID-19 crisis

  06-04-2020 10:57
  
  Hospitals, small businesses, teachers and students provided free access to CIRA cybersecurity servicesOttawa, April 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canada’s internet copes with the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 crisis, today, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is providing free access to its cybersecurity services and infrastructure to help those institutions and businesses that need it most.
  Starting today, all hospitals, healthcare faculties, and small busin
  
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• BC Ferries to bring in health checks as feds restrict marine travel due to COVID-19

  06-04-2020 01:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Measures announced Sunday came into effect Monday
  
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• Americans brace for ‘hardest, saddest’ week of their lives amid pandemic

  06-04-2020 00:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The rapid spread of the virus in the United States has prompted a chaotic scramble
  
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• With workers at home, feds eye ways to fast-track training program, groups say

  06-04-2020 00:30 via abbynews.com
  
  More than 2.1 million people have applied for EI in the last two weeks
  
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