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• VIDEO: Alberta Premier Smith meets Trudeau; awkward handshake ensues

  07-02-2023 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Leaders met during larger discussions on healthcare in OttawaThe post VIDEO: Alberta Premier Smith meets Trudeau; awkward handshake ensues appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC SPCA took in 1,000 more animals in 2022 than year prior

  07-02-2023 23:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Non-profit seeing increase in surrenders as pandemic pet demand wanesThe post BC SPCA took in 1,000 more animals in 2022 than year prior appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Trudeau lays out $196-billion, 10-year health-care deal to premiers

  07-02-2023 22:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau laid out the proposal to the premiers near Parliament HillThe post Trudeau lays out $196-billion, 10-year health-care deal to premiers appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Coalition calls on Ottawa to invest $6B in Indigenous housing

  07-02-2023 22:50 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘Canada has a problem and we have a solution’The post Coalition calls on Ottawa to invest $6B in Indigenous housing appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• OPINION: Why the drug poisoning crisis in B.C. won’t be addressed by decriminalization

  07-02-2023 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  On Jan. 31, B.C. began a three-year pilot project under which simple possession of some drugsThe post OPINION: Why the drug poisoning crisis in B.C. won’t be addressed by decriminalization appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing

  07-02-2023 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Microsoft said a public preview of the new Bing will launch Tuesday for users who sign up for itThe post Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 1/3 of households say they’re financially worse off compared to year ago: poll

  07-02-2023 22:30 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘People … in lower income brackets are finding the pinch particularly difficult…’The post 1/3 of households say they’re financially worse off compared to year ago: poll appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Prosecutor: XXXTentacion’s accused killers set out to rob

  07-02-2023 22:20 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘For Broward County, for everyone involved, this was a nightmare’The post Prosecutor: XXXTentacion’s accused killers set out to rob appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 15 million people around the world live under threat of glacial floods: study

  07-02-2023 22:20 via abbynews.com
  
  It’s a threat Americans and Europeans rarely think aboutThe post 15 million people around the world live under threat of glacial floods: study appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Almost 2 dozen golden retriever adults, puppies surrendered to SPCA in Quesnel

  07-02-2023 22:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Dog breeder hands off to North Cariboo SPCAThe post Almost 2 dozen golden retriever adults, puppies surrendered to SPCA in Quesnel appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford High School Grad Set For Second Season With B.C. Lions - Abbotsford News

  07-02-2023 22:10
  
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• Abbotsford high school grad set for second season with B.C. Lions

  07-02-2023 22:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Jacob Firlotte played on special teams last yearThe post Abbotsford high school grad set for second season with B.C. Lions appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford man sentenced for 2022 stabbing that caused serious injuries

  07-02-2023 21:57 via abbynews.com
  
  Derek Wilkinson receives another 11 months in prison, on top of time servedThe post Abbotsford man sentenced for 2022 stabbing that caused serious injuries appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Race to find survivors as quake aid pours into Turkey, Syria

  07-02-2023 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  More than 7,000 people confirmed dead so farThe post VIDEO: Race to find survivors as quake aid pours into Turkey, Syria appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Defamation case between Chilliwack political rivals hinges on Supreme Court of Canada decision

  07-02-2023 21:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The outcome of Carin Bondar’s suit against Barry Neufeld depends on the outcome of Neufeld vs HansmanThe post Defamation case between Chilliwack political rivals hinges on Supreme Court of Canada decision appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford's Jake Virtanen set to compete in the Swiss League ... - Terrace Standard

  07-02-2023 20:32
  
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• Jupiter’s moon count jumps to 92, most in solar system

  07-02-2023 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
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• The Abbotsford News 100 Years Ago: Looking Back At Feb. 3, 1923 - Abbotsford News

  07-02-2023 20:25
  
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• The Abbotsford News 100 Years Ago: Looking Back At Feb. 3, 1923

  07-02-2023 20:25 via abbynews.com
  
  1923: Newly formed agricultural society discusses properties for fairgroundsThe post The Abbotsford News 100 Years Ago: Looking Back At Feb. 3, 1923 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 2 workers die at Ghana gold mining site run by Vancouver-based company

  07-02-2023 20:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Last death at West Africa mine was recorded in 2015The post 2 workers die at Ghana gold mining site run by Vancouver-based company appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Autographed Gretzky jersey grabbed from Kelowna sports shop

  07-02-2023 20:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Indianapolis Racers jersey worth about $10KThe post Autographed Gretzky jersey grabbed from Kelowna sports shop appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. making National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a paid stat holiday

  07-02-2023 19:46 via abbynews.com
  
  Provincial legislature passed first reading of new legislation Tuesday morning (Feb. 7)The post B.C. making National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a paid stat holiday appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Google is getting its ChatGPT competitor ready for prime time.

  07-02-2023 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The company said on Monday that its new conversational AI service, called Bard, would be opening up to trusted testers, and that it is readying the service for the public “in the coming weeks.” The technology aims to generate detailed answers when given simple prompts, such as what to make for lunch or how to plan a friend’s baby shower.
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• B.C. government promises to fight possible U.S. softwood lumber duties

  07-02-2023 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  American officials earlier this week that the U.S. plans to extend tariffs on B.C. softwood lumberThe post B.C. government promises to fight possible U.S. softwood lumber duties appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 49 B.C. communities receive funds for projects to curb climate-change disasters

  07-02-2023 19:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Almost $24 million comes from the Community Emergency Preparedness FundThe post 49 B.C. communities receive funds for projects to curb climate-change disasters appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen set to compete in the Swiss League playoffs

  07-02-2023 19:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Former Vancouver Canucks first round draft pick collects 25 points in 21 games for Visp EHCThe post Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen set to compete in the Swiss League playoffs appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. COVID-denier Mak Parhar died from toxic drugs, not virus: coroner

  07-02-2023 18:58 via abbynews.com
  
  Parhar was infected with virus when he died, but it wasn’t what killed himThe post B.C. COVID-denier Mak Parhar died from toxic drugs, not virus: coroner appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• THE MOJ: Super Bowl week all about the schmooze

  07-02-2023 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Thinking of heading to Phoenix? Better have some deep pocketsThe post THE MOJ: Super Bowl week all about the schmooze appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BREAKING: Ex-top doctor in B.C., Alberta found guilty of child sex crimes

  07-02-2023 18:10 via abbynews.com
  
  A judge released their verdict in the trial of Dr. Albert de Villiers on TuesdayThe post BREAKING: Ex-top doctor in B.C., Alberta found guilty of child sex crimes appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Coquihalla, Highway 3 issued winter storm warning

  07-02-2023 17:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The highways are expected 25 centimetres of snow on TuesdayThe post Coquihalla, Highway 3 issued winter storm warning appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Dances with Wolves actor facing sex charge in 2018 B.C. incident

  07-02-2023 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Nathan Chasing Horse was charged last week with one count of sexual assault in KeremeosThe post Dances with Wolves actor facing sex charge in 2018 B.C. incident appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Choosing safe Valentine’s flowers, plants for pet parents

  07-02-2023 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  If you’re sending your sweetheart cut flowers or a potted plant for Valentine’s Day, choose ones that are safe for their pets.
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• B.C. pushes bail reform forward in talks with feds

  07-02-2023 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Twenty-three organizations will receive $5 million in grantsThe post B.C. pushes bail reform forward in talks with feds appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Heavy rain drenching the Lower Mainland until frontal system moves on

  07-02-2023 16:58 via abbynews.com
  
  Soggy day for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, rainfall from 50 millimetres to 80 millimetresThe post Heavy rain drenching the Lower Mainland until frontal system moves on appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Water restrictions lifted on Sunshine Coast as disastrous drought sidestepped

  07-02-2023 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  In October, the regional district said its reservoir was at risk of ‘imminent exhaustion’The post Water restrictions lifted on Sunshine Coast as disastrous drought sidestepped appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• The Grammys ended in controversy, again: here’s what to know

  07-02-2023 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Harry Styles’ win and subsequent comments attracting a lot of commentaryThe post The Grammys ended in controversy, again: here’s what to know appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Russia hits more civilian targets amid doubts over offensive

  07-02-2023 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Ukrainian officials say they expect Russian forces to make new drive in eastern and southern UkraineThe post Russia hits more civilian targets amid doubts over offensive appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Ottawa spending $2M for international commission to offer advice on unmarked graves

  07-02-2023 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Organization will undertake a cross-country outreach campaign with Indigenous communitiesThe post Ottawa spending $2M for international commission to offer advice on unmarked graves appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• First Nations, B.C. groups launch coalition to save Pacific salmon from extinction

  07-02-2023 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  New coalition says Pacific salmon populations have declined by more than 90 per cent since the 1970sThe post First Nations, B.C. groups launch coalition to save Pacific salmon from extinction appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Trudeau to present health-care offer to premiers in long-awaited meeting for new deal

  07-02-2023 16:10 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘We will be stepping up with even more funding’The post Trudeau to present health-care offer to premiers in long-awaited meeting for new deal appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• PODCAST: Adaptability and Aging in place

  07-02-2023 14:40 via abbynews.com
  
  TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’The post PODCAST: Adaptability and Aging in place appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• $7 out of every $10 earned goes towards mortgage payments in Victoria: report

  07-02-2023 14:00 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. Liberals pounced on the report, while NDP said help is underwayThe post $7 out of every $10 earned goes towards mortgage payments in Victoria: report appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Video: Gangster charged 16 months after Abbotsford police chase - Vancouver Sun

  07-02-2023 09:00
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• Charges Laid In Reckless Drive Caught By Police Helicopter In ... - Abbotsford News

  07-02-2023 09:00
  
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• Merritt mayor calls on B.C. to drop vaxx mandate for health-care workers ‘right now’

  07-02-2023 04:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Michael Goetz first made the demand in a conference call with Interior HealthThe post Merritt mayor calls on B.C. to drop vaxx mandate for health-care workers ‘right now’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Merritt mayor calls on B.C. to drop vax mandate for health-care workers ‘right now’

  07-02-2023 04:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Michael Goetz first made the demand in a conference call with Interior HealthThe post Merritt mayor calls on B.C. to drop vax mandate for health-care workers ‘right now’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. has the 2nd worst wait times for walk-in clinics across Canada: Survey

  07-02-2023 03:30 via abbynews.com
  
  B.C. residents waited 79 minutes to see a walk-in physician in 2022The post B.C. has the 2nd worst wait times for walk-in clinics across Canada: Survey appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New This Week: ‘Your Place Or Mine’ And ‘All That Breathes’ - Abbotsford News

  07-02-2023 02:30
  
  New This Week: ‘Your Place Or Mine’ And ‘All That Breathes’  Abbotsford News
  
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• New this week: ‘Your Place or Mine’ and ‘All That Breathes’

  07-02-2023 02:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Presented this week’s new releases for your entertainment pleasureThe post New this week: ‘Your Place or Mine’ and ‘All That Breathes’ appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C.’s Liberals, Greens take aim at alluded spending by Eby government

  07-02-2023 02:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Opposition critical of Throne Speech even before having read itThe post B.C.’s Liberals, Greens take aim at alluded spending by Eby government appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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