The exploitation of human beings, including underage youth, for financial gain is one of the more unseemly realities in modern life.
The Child and Youth Care program at the University of the Fraser Valley will be shedding some light on the issue on Monday, March 28, when it presents a forum on human trafficking. There will be expert speakers, as well as a screening of a DVD filmed in the Vancouver area, concerning the issue.
In recognition of March being epilepsy awareness month, Saturday, March 26 is Purple Day for Epilepsy.
When Joshua Mukusya was a child, he promised his mother he would provide the family with water – his duty as the first born.
But in his village of Kola in eastern Kenya, Mukusya had to walk eight kilometres to the closest water source and carry it back on his head – all in 45-degree heat.
It’s hard to imagine a June garden without the mouth-watering flavour of…
A forum in Abbotsford in May will bring together youth and community leaders to share ideas and concerns about local issues.
Gregg Saretsky wants to let you in on a few secrets, five to be exact.
MEMORY MARCHThe Art Matters Society hosts a Memory March and an International…
Hockey’s Holy Grail is coming to Abbotsford. The Stanley Cup, along with the Hart Trophy, given out every year to the most valuable player in the NHL, will be on display at The Honda Way in the Fraser Valley Auto Mall on Saturday, March 19.
An Abbotsford high-school student has been recognized for understanding the rules of the road.
BC Hydro wants customers’ opinion on long-term clean energy planning.
The Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Clubs of Abbotsford and Mission are accepting nominations for the Myrtle Evertt Woman of the Year Awards.
Nothing says Easter like a finely decorated egg.
Staff at the Abbotsford News will be recognized for producing some of the best community newspaper work in B.C.
The years between 1911-1920 were tumultuous times for Sikhs living in B.C.
There is free tax help available for those on fixed incomes, or with low incomes, to ensure they receive tax credits and benefits.
An event that encourages people to substitute one of their meals with a bowl of rice will raise funds to help fight local and global hunger.
CADETS COMPETEThe 861 Silverfox air cadets in Abbotsford host the Tri-Elemental Drill…
Over the upcoming spring break, the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) is holding a number of free, fun and educational programs.
Pacific Sport Fraser Valley opened its new offices in the Abbotsford Recreation Centre today (March 9).
