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• B.C. firefighter honoured after being badly burned by car blast in off-duty response

  06-04-2023 23:55 via abbynews.com
  
  Massimo Cerantola says he’s no hero after suffering burns to 41 per cent of his bodyThe post B.C. firefighter honoured after being badly burned by car blast in off-duty response appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Kelowna, B.C.’s jobless rate drops slightly in March

  06-04-2023 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to the latest labour numbers from Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate was 3.4 per cent in March which is down from 3.5 per cent in February.
  
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• SFU researchers looking to fight drug-resistant superbugs

  06-04-2023 23:31 via abbynews.com
  
  WHO has named antibiotic, antimicrobial resistance as one of the top 10 global health threatsThe post SFU researchers looking to fight drug-resistant superbugs appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Doctor says wait times permanent after high court rejects private health challenge

  06-04-2023 23:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Supreme Court of Canada does not release reasons for why it chooses not to hear casesThe post Doctor says wait times permanent after high court rejects private health challenge appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• New Abbotsford initiative improves access to health and social services

  06-04-2023 23:25 via abbynews.com
  
  Program brings together service providers to share information and collaborateThe post New Abbotsford initiative improves access to health and social services appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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  06-04-2023 23:25 via news.google.com
  
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• Abbotsford’s Taylor Claggett named new head coach of CBC Bearcats women’s basketball team

  06-04-2023 21:49 via abbynews.com
  
  Former UFV Cascades star takes over program that has gone winless since the 2017-18 Pacwest seasonThe post Abbotsford’s Taylor Claggett named new head coach of CBC Bearcats women’s basketball team appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford's Taylor Claggett Named New Head Coach Of CBC ... - Abbotsford News

  06-04-2023 21:49 via news.google.com
  
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• Police: 4 dead in plane crash off Florida’s Gulf Coast

  06-04-2023 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Crash similar to one in the same area in DecemberThe post Police: 4 dead in plane crash off Florida’s Gulf Coast appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• King Charles III supports probe into monarchy’s slave ties

  06-04-2023 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Statement in response to news report of 1689 documentThe post King Charles III supports probe into monarchy’s slave ties appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Four women, 10 children on way to Canada from Syrian prison camps: Global Affairs

  06-04-2023 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Canadians are among the many foreign nationals in Syrian camps run by Kurdish forcesThe post Four women, 10 children on way to Canada from Syrian prison camps: Global Affairs appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Nanaimo man charged with arson for ‘targeted’ fire at Ukrainian pastor’s Victoria home

  06-04-2023 20:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Daughter injured as five family members had to escape the blaze, VicPD says accused knew familyThe post Nanaimo man charged with arson for ‘targeted’ fire at Ukrainian pastor’s Victoria home appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Tulip Festival is back in a new – and bigger – location for ... - Hope Standard

  06-04-2023 20:12 via news.google.com
  
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• Abbotsford Tulip Festival is back in a new – and bigger – location for 2023

  06-04-2023 20:12 via abbynews.com
  
  Former event on North Parallel Road was cancelled in 2021 after sale of the landThe post Abbotsford Tulip Festival is back in a new – and bigger – location for 2023 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘Vindication’ says minister after supreme court rejects B.C. private health care appeal

  06-04-2023 20:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Ruling against BC for-profit surgery centre is a victory for public health care system: DixThe post ‘Vindication’ says minister after supreme court rejects B.C. private health care appeal appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: B.C. has to tackle problem of homelessness in rural areas, says chair of FVRD

  06-04-2023 19:26 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘Make sure it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution,’ Jason Lum said about B.C. plan for response teamsThe post VIDEO: B.C. has to tackle problem of homelessness in rural areas, says chair of FVRD appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. has to tackle problem of homelessness in rural areas, says chair of FVRD

  06-04-2023 19:26 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘Make sure it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution,’ Jason Lum said about B.C. plan for response teamsThe post B.C. has to tackle problem of homelessness in rural areas, says chair of FVRD appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Forbes names Victoria one of the world’s top travel destinations of 2023

  06-04-2023 18:50 via abbynews.com
  
  Lone B.C. entry on publication’s list praised for landscapes, restaurants, environmental initiativesThe post Forbes names Victoria one of the world’s top travel destinations of 2023 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Canucks next game available for free on AHLTV

  06-04-2023 18:38 via abbynews.com
  
  AHL’s streaming service showcasing Canucks vs. Ontario Reign for free on FridayThe post Abbotsford Canucks next game available for free on AHLTV appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Simon Fraser University ceases its football program

  06-04-2023 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘We no longer believe we are providing an exceptional experience for student-athletes’The post Simon Fraser University ceases its football program appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so

  06-04-2023 18:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Gimmick or the future of addressing the industry’s labour shortage?The post Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: In pursuit of perfect egg: a B.C. woman’s guide to making Ukrainian Easter eggs

  06-04-2023 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Nanaimo’s Jeanne Rudy discusses her pysanky process at Nanaimo Ukrainian Easter BazaarThe post VIDEO: In pursuit of perfect egg: a B.C. woman’s guide to making Ukrainian Easter eggs appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Troubles shadow lingers as Northern Ireland marks 25 years of peace

  06-04-2023 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  This month marks 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement largely ended the bloodshedThe post Troubles shadow lingers as Northern Ireland marks 25 years of peace appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• This story about AI was written by a human: How Nelson tech experts are using new artificial intelligence tools

  06-04-2023 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  ChatGPT and Midjourney are brand new but already changing how Nelson residents work and liveThe post This story about AI was written by a human: How Nelson tech experts are using new artificial intelligence tools appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. athletes join Canada Soccer Women’s U20 team

  06-04-2023 18:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Jaime Perrault will be 1 of 4 B.C. athletes in the Concacaf Women’s U20 Championship qualifiersThe post B.C. athletes join Canada Soccer Women’s U20 team appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Notice Of Public Hearing To Consider Amendments To Abbotsford ... - Abbotsford News

  06-04-2023 17:30 via news.google.com
  
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• Humboldt holds tribute five years after deadly bus crash

  06-04-2023 17:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Tribute being held in small Saskatchewan city for 29 victims of Broncos tragedyThe post Humboldt holds tribute five years after deadly bus crash appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Police watchdog called in after fatal police-involved shooting in Surrey

  06-04-2023 17:05 via abbynews.com
  
  Victim was pronounced dead at the scene Wednesday night in 13900-block of 104 AvenueThe post Police watchdog called in after fatal police-involved shooting in Surrey appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Judge weighs request to toss Chasing Horse’s sex abuse case

  06-04-2023 17:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Self-proclaimed medicine man facing sex charges in Nevada, B.C.The post Judge weighs request to toss Chasing Horse’s sex abuse case appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Eight sheltered but more spaces needed as Vancouver seeks rooms for displaced campers

  06-04-2023 16:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Tents and suitcases tossed into garbage compactors as encampment dismantledThe post Eight sheltered but more spaces needed as Vancouver seeks rooms for displaced campers appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Sapporo election could restart bid for 2030 Winter Olympics

  06-04-2023 16:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Sapporo and Vancouver were the only known candidates for 2030The post Sapporo election could restart bid for 2030 Winter Olympics appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fierce storm system leaves more than a million without power in Quebec and Ontario

  06-04-2023 16:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Montreal authorities reported numerous calls for downed treesThe post Fierce storm system leaves more than a million without power in Quebec and Ontario appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Search suspended for man linked to dead migrants, police say efforts exhausted

  06-04-2023 15:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Authorities have said the area’s geography makes it a popular spot for human smugglersThe post Search suspended for man linked to dead migrants, police say efforts exhausted appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Local Family Makes $9K Commitment To Salvation Army In Abbotsford - Abbotsford News

  06-04-2023 14:30 via news.google.com
  
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• Local family makes $9K commitment to Salvation Army in Abbotsford

  06-04-2023 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Tejpar family to donate $3K annually for 3 years to emergency pantry programThe post Local family makes $9K commitment to Salvation Army in Abbotsford appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Police chief recovering well after donating liver to brother

  06-04-2023 14:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Mike Serr and brother DJ went through ‘lengthy and complicated’ surgery on March 3The post Abbotsford Police chief recovering well after donating liver to brother appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Tulip Festival Is Back In A New – And Bigger – Location ... - Abbotsford News

  06-04-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• How honest? Canadians vary in truth-telling depending on who they talk to, poll finds

  06-04-2023 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Recent Research Co. poll shows that few Canadians are completely honest in their relationships and interactionsThe post How honest? Canadians vary in truth-telling depending on who they talk to, poll finds appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Cash influx incoming: B.C. affordability credit to soon be sent to 85% of British Columbians

  06-04-2023 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Individuals can receive up to $164 and $41 per child, while a family of four could get $410The post Cash influx incoming: B.C. affordability credit to soon be sent to 85% of British Columbians appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Chilliwack gangster pleads guilty 9 years after being caught processing a mountain of cocaine

  06-04-2023 01:12 via abbynews.com
  
  This ends the trafficking case against Clayton Eheler but he also faces a criminal organization chargeThe post Chilliwack gangster pleads guilty 9 years after being caught processing a mountain of cocaine appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Report calls on B.C. to fully fund mental health screening for neurodivergent children

  06-04-2023 00:59 via abbynews.com
  
  Mental health challenges are much high for children with neurodevelopmental conditions: reportThe post Report calls on B.C. to fully fund mental health screening for neurodivergent children appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Melbourne woman found dead, Stafford St, Abbotsford - Daily Mail

  06-04-2023 00:37 via news.google.com
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• VIDEO: Chilliwack man donates mobility scooter to senior who had his stolen

  06-04-2023 00:31 via abbynews.com
  
  Chilliwack Progress story last week prompted 2 offers to help Wayne PavichThe post VIDEO: Chilliwack man donates mobility scooter to senior who had his stolen appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. college student loses $2,800 in federal tax scam, sparking warning from BBB

  06-04-2023 00:10 via abbynews.com
  
  Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to be vigilant against scammers posing as the Canada Revenue AgencyThe post B.C. college student loses $2,800 in federal tax scam, sparking warning from BBB appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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