Pride parade becomes social justice march

A group of Abbotsford students planning the city’s first pride parade have opted instead to hold a social justice rally the first week of December. John Kuipers said the group organizing the parade decided the event should address all forms of inequality and discrimination. “Students originally wanted a pride parade in... more

B.C. will fare better than most

Despite the obvious and well documented downward slide of the world’s economy – B.C.’s future looks brighter, or at least less bleak, than most. That was the message delivered to members of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday morning as... more

• Businesses honour their own
• No reward without risk
• Businesses honour their own

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Brush up your make up skills

Actors, teachers and aspiring make-up artists will have the opportunity to brush up on their make -up skills by taking part in Gallery 7 Theatre’s latest workshop offering, Stage Make Up Level I. Led by professional make-up designer, Gail Ruginis of... more

• Create a great winter look
• ARTS AND PEACE FESTIVAL
• Performers will shine as bright as the tree

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Life

Metis Showcase The Fraser Valley Metis Association presents a Metis Showcase this Saturday and Sunday at the Ag-Rec Building (32470 Haida Dr.). Activities include fashion shows, a “buffalo camp,” art exhibits, storytelling, and Metis fiddlers and dancers. Doors are open 11 a.m.... more

• Forgiveness story shared
• Soroptimists host dinner
• Hair’s looking at you

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Spinning in the real estate cycle

One of the major issues facing the Lower Mainland right now is housing – its cost, the reduction in sales activity and a growing inventory. While the abrupt shift from a housing boom to a very uncertain future has taken many... more

• Election results silence the vocal minority
• Keep an eye on the watchers
• Councillors drive a hard bargain

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Deficit dodging strategies for dummies

Editor, The News: Despite their firm commitment during the election campaign to keep the budget balanced, the governing Conservatives are increasingly wavering on whether Canada will soon plunge back into the red. They don’t need to. The federal government need only look back... more

• Flawed logic
• Election sign vandals lost voters
• Rush to job creation raises red flags

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Why the Interurban won't work today

Those who campaign for reviving the B.C. Electric Interurban tram rail line in the Fraser Valley are in need of a reality check. The route that was built almost a century ago between New Westminster and Chilliwack made sense at the... more

• Transport study was stacked against B.C.: critic
• Yes, they did.
• Dummies need 'smart cards'

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