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Two houses, vehicles damaged by Mission fire

Mission firefighters were called to Burdock Street Friday night for two homes on fire

Update: Black bear caught in Auguston area of Abbotsford released back into the wild

The black bear that was tranquilized by Conservation Officers in Auguston on Wednesday was certainly alert when she was released...

  • Jun 15, 2012

Commercial space for Mahogany tower

The first three storeys of the 26-storey building at Mill Lake will consist of businesses.

B.C. Lt.-Gov. Steven Point takes questions from students during a visit to Dasmesh Punjabi School in Abbotsford on Wednesday afternoon.

Lt.-Gov. Steven Point visits Dasmesh Punjabi School

Students recognized for contributions to literacy program

B.C. Lt.-Gov. Steven Point takes questions from students during a visit to Dasmesh Punjabi School in Abbotsford on Wednesday afternoon.
Sumas Mountain residents were among those who were told

Abbotsford city officials apologize for letter about ditches

Residents of rural upland areas were told they would be responsible for maintaining waterways bordering their properties.

Sumas Mountain residents were among those who were told

More witnesses sought in jewelry store robbery

The suspect fled the scene in a stolen vehicle and almost hit two other drivers in Abbotsford.

‘Verbal assault’ over handicapped parking spot

Abbotsford woman wants others to be more familiar with rules about parking permits.

A two-year-old female bear that was tranquilized in Abbotsford on Wednesday afternoon starts to wake up. It had been eating from a bird feeder in Auguston

Elusive bruin eludes pursuit across Abbotsford

Conservation officer Don Stahl dealt with two bears in Abbotsford on Wednesday.

A two-year-old female bear that was tranquilized in Abbotsford on Wednesday afternoon starts to wake up. It had been eating from a bird feeder in Auguston

Abbotsford man sentenced for sexual offences

Shaun Sloat, 34, receives a two-year jail term for "grooming" two young girls.

Kamal Dhillon

Breaking the silence: Abuse victim speaks out at workshop

Author Kamal Dhillon was in Abbotsford to facilitate a session for police officers and others.

Kamal Dhillon
A resident snapped this photo of a young bear that was spotted at Fernview townhomes at 1751 McKenzie Rd. on Wednesday

Bear spotted in townhome backyards in downtown Abbotsford

A bear was spotted at a townhouse complex in an urban area of Abbotsford on Wednesday afternoon.

A resident snapped this photo of a young bear that was spotted at Fernview townhomes at 1751 McKenzie Rd. on Wednesday
Visitors to Bateman Park examine the new Discovery Trail kiosk and map during Tuesday’s opening ceremony.

Final portions of Discovery Trail open

Dignitaries and others marked the completion of the 30-km-plus pathway in Abbotsford on Tuesday.

  • Jun 13, 2012
Visitors to Bateman Park examine the new Discovery Trail kiosk and map during Tuesday’s opening ceremony.
Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman was the most active among four mayors participating in the Healthy Communities Challenge.

A healthy victory for Abbotsford

The city comes out on top in the Healthy Communities Challenge

Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman was the most active among four mayors participating in the Healthy Communities Challenge.

Police on the hunt for jewelry store robber

Brazen thief runs through shopping centre in Abbotsford and smashes display case.

Paul Esposito

City staff propose hike in business licence fees

Plan would generate an estimated $166,000 in additional yearly revenue, according to a report presented to Abbotsford council.

Paul Esposito

Tree faller who died in May 31 accident named

WorkSafe BC said it continues its investigation into why the bucket broke away from the boom it was attached to.

Instead of dropping off waste from businesses and apartments at a Metro Vancouver transfer station (pictured above)

Garbage flows out of Metro Vancouver to dodge high tipping fees

Out-of-region haulers cut costs but others face higher waste bills

Instead of dropping off waste from businesses and apartments at a Metro Vancouver transfer station (pictured above)
Surrey resident Emmanuel Alviar captured on video pushing against a car on the night of the June 15

Sentence a sign prison coming for most convicted rioters

First-time offender from Surrey jailed for role in Cup riot

Surrey resident Emmanuel Alviar captured on video pushing against a car on the night of the June 15
Abbotsford couple Albert and Sia Mackoty are hoping to bring their nephew Obediah to Canada from Sierra Leone.

Still waiting for Obediah

Abbotsford couple Albert and Sia Mackoty have returned from a trip to Sierra Leone, from where they hope to bring their nephew, age 3.

Abbotsford couple Albert and Sia Mackoty are hoping to bring their nephew Obediah to Canada from Sierra Leone.
Darwin Duane Dorozan admitted to a string of break-and-enters across South Surrey

‘Reckless, relentless’ break-ins get eight-year sentence

Abbotsford's Darwin Dorozan robbed a series of South Surrey homes, including two in which residents were home at the time.

Darwin Duane Dorozan admitted to a string of break-and-enters across South Surrey