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Make a Dent food drive benefits Salvation Army
Event hosted in Abbotsford by Craftsman Collision and Save-On-Foods
SLICE OF LIFE: Sept. 30 to Oct. 7
The following is a list of just some of the activities taking place in Abbotsford over the following week
Canadian Cancer Society says boys need HPV vaccine too
Girls get the publicly funded shot in Grade 6
Day of Medical Enlightenment takes place in Abbotsford
Event hosted on Oct. 1 by Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation
WEATHER: Fog in the morning, sun in the afternoon
Another nice fall day is forecast for the Fraser Valley on Thursday
Rotary golf contest raises $20,000 for Starfish Pack program
Funds will go towards providing food to another 38 kids in Abbotsford
PHOTO: Lego Creative Challenge
Fundraiser for Canuck Place Children's Hospice was held over the weekend in Abbotsford
VIDEO: Abbotsford Senior students celebrate on grad cruise
Class of 2017 hits the waters of Vancouver to kick off grad year
Snowbird RV Show and Sale now on at Tradex
Recreational vehicle shows continues Friday to Sunday in Abbotsford
Long-time community contributor passes away
Helen Dick, a dedicated employee of Black Press, died on Sept. 14

World News

UN official slams international community's Syria response
A senior UN humanitarian affairs official has condemned in the strongest terms the international community's response to the crisis in Aleppo, where he says war crimes are being committed.
Are these Aleppo's final hours?
As an estimated 10,000 Syrian-led ground troops amass east of Aleppo, the US is considering a tougher response to Russia over its support for the Assad regime and its role in the bombardment of the city, senior administration officials told CNN.
Opinion: Where children die, but the world does nothing
"If you think thousands of Yazidis stuck on a mountain is terrible, wait until Aleppo falls." Those words came from an Obama administration official focused on Syria policy. Back in 2014.
Israeli, Palestinian leaders shake hands at funeral
The body of former Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres was laid to rest Friday in a funeral attended by world leaders flanked by heavy security.
Comet-chasing probe makes final touchdown
The Rosetta space probe has crash-landed on the surface of a distant comet, ending a remarkable 12-year mission that made a series of breakthrough discoveries.
Philippines President likens self to Hitler
When comparing yourself to world leaders or historical figures, there are perhaps less controversial choices than Adolf Hitler.
Pakistan captures Indian soldier at disputed border
Pakistan captured an Indian soldier on its side of the disputed Kashmir border Thursday, Indian officials told CNN, as tensions continue to rise between the two nuclear neighbors.
First in the world, the Americas are free of measles
An effort spanning two decades has resulted in a global first: The Americas have eliminated measles, the World Health Organization said this week. The battle was won through mass vaccination to prevent the viral disease, which can cause severe health problems including pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and even death.
Asia's first babies born with Zika-related microcephaly
Thailand said Friday that two babies had been born with Zika-related microcephaly -- the first time the condition has been reported in Asia.
2 US sisters found dead at resort
Two American sisters were found dead without any signs of injuries while vacationing in the island nation of Seychelles this month, local police said.

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Welcome to Abbotsford

Abbotsford is the largest city by area in British Columbia. It is home to the University of the Fraser Valley, TRADEX and Abbotsford International Airport, which hosts the Abbotsford International Airshow. The municipality's southern boundary is the Canada–United States border, across which is Sumas, Washington. In Canada, it is bordered by Langley to the west, the Fraser River and Mission to the north, and Chilliwack to the east. Much of Abbotsford has dramatic views of Mount Baker (to the southeast) and the Coast Mountains (to the north).

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