Business

When you mix Abbotsford’s young professionals with a trendy marketing company in the Fraser Valley, it’s bound to be an evening not to miss. Energetic and fun; that’s exactly what is planned for the first event of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce’s new social group – Young Leaders.

The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce will hear from radio host Kenny Jones at its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 28. As a morning radio host with Country 107.1 and a weekend host for Star FM, Jones is not only entertaining but memorable. He will break down the small things everyone can do to set themselves apart and the larger strategies that businesses need to stand out.

Energy Minister Rich Coleman expects to decide this fall on changes to B.C.'s clean energy legislation, including a possible reduction in independent power purchases by BC Hydro.

The Abbotsford News sales and creative team has been honoured with a dozen awards from the Suburban Newspapers of America (SNA) this year.

E-waste recycling depots expect higher volume

Independent power producers, a climate scientist and an advocate for aboriginal development urged the B.C. government Wednesday to stick with B.C.'s plan to become self-sufficient in clean energy.

Trailer built with Hollywood movie stars in mind

There are dozens of charities in Abbotsford that could use $10,000, and the one who can best describe how they would spend that money could win it all.

Rates above national average but below Calgary's

Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford has added new stores to its retail mix.