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This mark indicates where a pellet hit a car travelling along Sumas Way in Abbotsford on July 1.

Pellets hit two cars travelling in Abbotsford

A family coming home from Seattle was startled when they heard a loud bang and thought a rock had hit their car on July 1.

This mark indicates where a pellet hit a car travelling along Sumas Way in Abbotsford on July 1.
Lock it up, police advise residents

Lock it up, police advise residents

Too many people are leaving their vehicles and homes unlocked, says the Abbotsford Police Department

Lock it up, police advise residents
Metro to proceed with Aldergrove Regional Park redesign

Metro to proceed with Aldergrove Regional Park redesign

Name of park not yet finalized, but lake reference has been dropped

Metro to proceed with Aldergrove Regional Park redesign

Mission Memorial Hospital celebration at the park

Special event takes place Sunday, July 15 at Fraser River Heritage Park.

  • Jul 9, 2012
Satellite image clearly shows bands of smoke over the Olympic Peninsula and Metro Vancouver that air quality officials believe has come here from Siberia.

Siberian smoke wafts across ocean, adds to air particulate

Pollution from afar arriving due to 'perfect' set of conditions: Metro Vancouver

Satellite image clearly shows bands of smoke over the Olympic Peninsula and Metro Vancouver that air quality officials believe has come here from Siberia.
Bruce Falstead and Carol Greaves from Fortis BC take in a display of native carvings at a celebration dinner on Saturday

First Nations elders gather in Abbotsford

Thousands are expected to attend 36th annual celebration at the Tradex building

Bruce Falstead and Carol Greaves from Fortis BC take in a display of native carvings at a celebration dinner on Saturday

Pay increases ‘out of line,’ according to Abbotsford councillor

Abbotsford's payroll increased by 8.4 per cent last year.

Angela Wonitowy of the Radical Raptor Falconry shows off this 3 month old falcon to visitors at Berry Beat.

BerryBeat Festival attracts thousands to downtown Abbotsford

Good weather should boost attendance at 31st annual event

Angela Wonitowy of the Radical Raptor Falconry shows off this 3 month old falcon to visitors at Berry Beat.
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The bear facts

There are an estimated 120,000 to 160,000 black bears in B.C.

  • Jul 6, 2012
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Black bears have been sighted in both Abbotsford and Mission.

Bears in the ‘hood: Abbotsford vet says bears a nuisance not a threat

Abbotsford veterinarian Dr. Ken Macquisten believes the recent bear shooting was an 'over-reaction.'

Black bears have been sighted in both Abbotsford and Mission.

Negative reinforcement could control bear behavior

Bears are attracted to food, but negative reinforcement may teach them they are going to get a bad time if they stray from their homes.

Brent Parent walks to court with his wife at New Westminster Supreme Court. In May

Parent wants his conviction overturned

Langley man Brent Parent filed an appeal of both his sentence and conviction for the 2008 hit and run death of Silas O'Brien

Brent Parent walks to court with his wife at New Westminster Supreme Court. In May
The initial Experience The Fraser concept map excluded the north arm of the Fraser River.

Experience trails to add Fraser’s north arm, Colony Farm

Revisions expected to boost appeal in Richmond, Coquitlam, but questions linger over funding

The initial Experience The Fraser concept map excluded the north arm of the Fraser River.

Federal riding changes for Mission/Abbotsford

New boundaries have been proposed, and the public is invited to comment in the fall.

Flood evacuation alert lifted in Abbotsford

Fears that the Fraser River flood unprotected areas diminishes as water level keeps falling.

A swarm of bees have made a temporary home in a tree located beside The Great Canadian Oil Change on South Fraser Way.

Bees find temporary home in Abbotsford parking lot

Large swarm has taken refuge in a tree close to the Great Canadian Oil Change.

A swarm of bees have made a temporary home in a tree located beside The Great Canadian Oil Change on South Fraser Way.

Downtown Abbotsford to feature patios

City council has approved a proposal to allow sidewalk patios, starting this summer.

Abbotsford man pleads guilty to taking part in riot

Luke Patillo is scheduled to be sentenced next month in Vancouver

  • Jul 4, 2012
These items were seized by Abbotsford Police during a bust on July 3.

Abbotsford Police seize drugs and weapons from home

Kerry Douglas Russell, 31, now charged after bust at home on Old Clayburn Road

These items were seized by Abbotsford Police during a bust on July 3.

Parks and rec fees up two per cent in Abbotsford

It will cost more to swim and skate, as well as to rent a city-owned building, starting Sept. 1.

  • Jul 3, 2012