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7 hrs ago | Canada.com

Trinity Western University has faith in educational abilities

Trinity Western University sits where Glover Road meets the Trans-Canada in Langley, only 50 kilometres east of Vancouver but three hours by public transit and miles away from stereotypical campus life.

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Fri May 24, 2013

CBC News

2 men found in lake near Vernon, B.C., ID'd

The B.C. Coroner has released the identities of the two men found dead in Kalamalka Lake, south of Vernon, on Wednesday.

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CBC News

Inaugural Pride parade launched in B.C. Bible Belt

The first ever gay pride march is being held in Abbotsford, B.C., this weekend - in the heart of the Bible Belt.

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Related Topix: Canada, Gay/Lesbian, Washington

The Abbotsford Times Newspaper

Abbotsford: former 'Murder Capital' now runner-up for 'most boring city in Canada'

Abbotsford has been labelled a runner up for the most boring city in Canada. Head to Abbotsford Times Facebook page and let us know what you think.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Social Software

The Province

N.B. convict who killed mom, her 12-year-son in 1995 cold case dies in Abbotsford prison hospital

For years, it's been acknowledged that Canucks GM Mike Gillis is a radical thinker.

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Lake Cowichan Gazette

Slice of Life: May 25-28

A Drive One 4UR Community event takes place Saturday, May 25 in Abbotsford in support of Cares Counselling and Restoration Services.The fundraiser runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sevenoaks Alliance Church .

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OhNoTheyDidnt

Carrie Underwood donates $1 million to Red Cross for disaster relief of deadly Oklahoma tornadoes

As Carrie Underwood wraps her 2012-13 "Blown Away Tour" tonight in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada, a $1 million donation is being made to the Red Cross for disaster relief.

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Thu May 23, 2013

The Province

Abbotsford: From 'Homicide Capital of Canada' to runner-up for 'most boring city in Canada'

A bridge carrying a section of the I-5 has collapsed into the Skagit River in Washington, an hour and a half south of Vancouver, B.C. and an hour north of Seattle.

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Lake Cowichan Gazette

Air Cadet Squadron 861 Silverfox holds 35th annual inspection parade

Local Air Cadet Squadron 861 Silverfox will celebrate their 35th annual iInspection parade at the Ag-Rec building in Abbotsford on Saturday, June 1. Local Air Cadet Squadron 861 Silverfox will celebrate their 35th annual iInspection parade at the Ag-Rec building in Abbotsford on Saturday, June 1. The reviewing officer for this year's ceremony will ... (more)

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The Abbotsford News

Accidents at intersections in Abbotsford see an increase in 2012

Abbotsford saw an increase in car crashes at intersections in 2012 as compared to 2011, according to data from ICBC.

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RGT Online

Recent big winners at Eldorado Casino

Trudy O. from Abbotsford, British Columbia hit a Royal Flush while playing the Eldorado Hotel Casino 's progressive, Let it Ride on May 19.

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The Abbotsford News

Balloon release surprises teen fighting cancer for third time

On Tuesday morning, nearly 500 brightly coloured balloons danced into the grey skies over west Abbotsford, their cheerful journey poetically intended to bring joy to a teenager fighting cancer for the third time.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Canada.com

Aboriginal woman settles lawsuit that claimed she was treated inhumanely in B.C. jail

A Cree woman from Saskatchewan who felt she was losing her mind while being held in solitary confinement in federal prisons has settled a lawsuit that claimed she was being treated illegally and inhumanely.

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The Province

Abbotsford's gay youth set to launch Pride parade in heart of Bible Belt

John Kuipers, Angela Ostrikoff, Claire Ens, Cherese Reemaul and Anoop Dhaliwal meet earlier this month at the Go Go Beans coffee shop on South Fraser Way to discuss the Pride March this weekend in Abbotsford.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Canada

Lake Cowichan Gazette

Abstract art to be displayed at Kariton Art Gallery

Local artist Kathleen Menges will have her art on display at the Kariton Art Gallery from May 31 to June 25.

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Related Topix: Painting, Arts, Canada

The Abbotsford Times Newspaper

Developer pleads guilty

Former land developer Tarsem Singh Gill, 58, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud on May 3 in connection with a $40-million mortgage fraud that involved dozens of Lower Mainland home purchases.

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Tue May 21, 2013

The Abbotsford News

Two-car collision flips SUV in Abbotsford

Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service crews were on the scene of a two-car collision Tuesday afternoon at DeLair Road and Sumas Way.

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CBC News

Aboriginal woman settles lawsuit over 3A1 2 years solitary confinement

BobbyLee Worm was held at the Fraser Valley Institution for Women, a multi-level federal prison in Abbotsford, B.C., designed to hold 86 women.

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The Abbotsford Times Newspaper

Abbotsford Cycling for Diversity team pedals for change

Abbotsford Police deputy Chief Rick Lucy, left, and Ken Herar brought the message of diversity to Matsqui Elementary and Dasmesh Punjabi students last week.

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The Abbotsford Times Newspaper

Abbotsford police seek information in possible hit-and-run

Abbotsford police need information from the public after a man, possibly the victim of a hit and run, was found badly injured on the shoulder of Peardonville Road Monday evening.

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