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Thousands of people have either voted early or requested mail-in ballots. (Black Press Media File)

Here’s how many mail ballots will need to be counted in Abbotsford & Mission

Across province, 20% of registered voters requested vote-by-mail packages

Thousands of people have either voted early or requested mail-in ballots. (Black Press Media File)
Oct. 24 is election day

COLUMN: An election day like none other

Toques went on. So did masks. And democracy rolled on.

Oct. 24 is election day
John Morrow photo

Barn catches fire near Abbotsford airport

Fire closes Mt. Lehman Road between Marshall Road and Abbotsford International Airport

John Morrow photo
The BC Liberals won more than 50% of the vote in all three Abbotsford ridings in 2017.

How Abbotsford voted in 2017

Three years ago, the BC Liberals picked up more than half the vote in Abbotsford

The BC Liberals won more than 50% of the vote in all three Abbotsford ridings in 2017.
B.C.'s provincial election takes place on Oct. 24

ABBOTSFORD ELECTION HUB: Links, candidate bios, ridings, stories and how to vote

We’ve collected a range of information to help you cast your vote.

B.C.'s provincial election takes place on Oct. 24
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Fraser South region has doubled in the last two weeks. The number of cases in the Fraser East region has tripled.Chart: Tyler Olsen

COVID-19 surge in B.C. fuelled by spikes in new cases in Fraser Valley & Surrey area

Number of newly confirmed cases has tripled in Fraser Valley and doubled in the Surrey/Langley area

The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Fraser South region has doubled in the last two weeks. The number of cases in the Fraser East region has tripled.Chart: Tyler Olsen
A proposed 879-unit development on South Fraser Way received approval from council Monday.

Council approves massive central Abbotsford development

Project would create 879 units of housing in a series of towers along South Fraser Way

A proposed 879-unit development on South Fraser Way received approval from council Monday.
Only one of four proposed stores have been recommended to be allowed to open in central Abbotsford. (City of Abbotsford map)

Council gives OK to Abbotsford’s first four cannabis outlets

Three must still get provincial government approval & government-run stores have faced delays

Only one of four proposed stores have been recommended to be allowed to open in central Abbotsford. (City of Abbotsford map)
Abbotsford’s cenotaph dates to 1929. (Photo courtesy The Reach/P3516); Right: photo via Royal Canadian Legion

Cenotaph added to Abbotsford’s heritage registry

Memorial dates back to 1929; was relocated to Thunderbird Square in 2006

Abbotsford’s cenotaph dates to 1929. (Photo courtesy The Reach/P3516); Right: photo via Royal Canadian Legion
The Fraser Valley has been warming at a quicker rate than Vancouver. Why?

The Fraser Valley has been warming at a quicker rate than Vancouver. Why?

Implications for agriculture and humans as data suggests region is warming at a rapid rate

The Fraser Valley has been warming at a quicker rate than Vancouver. Why?
Only one of four proposed stores in Abbotsford was approved by council Monday. City of Abbotsford map.

City staff recommend which four cannabis stores should get Abbotsford council’s OK

Plethora of applicants in central Abbotsford made location a key deciding fctor

Only one of four proposed stores in Abbotsford was approved by council Monday. City of Abbotsford map.
Prominent Abbotsford intersections to get traffic signals soon

Prominent Abbotsford intersections to get traffic signals soon

Traffic lights coming soon to Marshall/McMillan and two other junctions

Prominent Abbotsford intersections to get traffic signals soon
A proposed 879-unit development on South Fraser Way goes to council for its input Monday.

Public hearing on Monday for giant central Abbotsford development

First stage would see 300 units of seniors housing built in twin 14-storey towers

A proposed 879-unit development on South Fraser Way goes to council for its input Monday.
Police have released a sketch of a man who left the scene after a collision that seriously injured a woman in Abbotsford in September.

Police release sketch of driver in hit-and-run that seriously injured Abbotsford woman

Police say driver stopped briefly, but then left as others attended to victim

Police have released a sketch of a man who left the scene after a collision that seriously injured a woman in Abbotsford in September.
Federal and provincial politicians dole out cash based on voter habits, Abbotsford mayor says

Federal and provincial politicians dole out cash based on voter habits, Abbotsford mayor says

Mayor Henry Braun says cities need to be given new ways to pay for infrastructure

Federal and provincial politicians dole out cash based on voter habits, Abbotsford mayor says
How to watch Abbotsford’s all-candidates meetings anytime, anywhere

How to watch Abbotsford’s all-candidates meetings anytime, anywhere

Last week’s meetings were recorded and are available online through Zoom

How to watch Abbotsford’s all-candidates meetings anytime, anywhere
Abbotsford LED streetlight exchange cheaper than expected, will pay for itself within five years

Abbotsford LED streetlight exchange cheaper than expected, will pay for itself within five years

Replacing old lights with new fixtures will cost $725,000 less than anticipated

Abbotsford LED streetlight exchange cheaper than expected, will pay for itself within five years
The toppling of two trees into the Fraser River has led to substantial erosion near the Matsqui Dike. City of Abbotsford image and map

After trees topple into Fraser River, erosion damage may cost Abbotsford taxpayers $131,000

Erosion damaged part of a trail and threatens nearby Matsqui Dike

The toppling of two trees into the Fraser River has led to substantial erosion near the Matsqui Dike. City of Abbotsford image and map
INTERACTIVE: Monthly COVID-19 cases jump in Chilliwack, dip below 100 in Abbotsford

INTERACTIVE: Monthly COVID-19 cases jump in Chilliwack, dip below 100 in Abbotsford

Ninety-four new COVID-19 cases were detected among Abbotsford residents in September.

INTERACTIVE: Monthly COVID-19 cases jump in Chilliwack, dip below 100 in Abbotsford
An Abbotsford ‘lifestyle club’ has held several events since August, including a ‘MASK-erade’ event. Pixabay photo

Nightclubs are banned, but an Abbotsford sex club is open during COVID-19

‘Lifestyle club’ says its pandemic precautions keep participants safe

An Abbotsford ‘lifestyle club’ has held several events since August, including a ‘MASK-erade’ event. Pixabay photo