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Bus passengers advised to get checked for TB

BC health officials are advising that passengers on a Greyhound Bus to Kelowna Oct. 11 may have been exposed to tuberculosis.

  • Nov 4, 2011

Abbotsford’s Marijuana Enforcement Project makes first grow-op bust

The Abbotsford Police Department's new Marijuana Enforcement Project (MEP) recorded its first bust on Thursday night.

Pictured at Wednesday night’s mayoralty all-candidates meeting are (left to right) incumbent Mayor George Peary

Challenge for the mayor’s chair in Abbotsford

The first debate is over, and voters are getting a better grasp on where Abbotsford’s mayoral hopefuls stand.

Pictured at Wednesday night’s mayoralty all-candidates meeting are (left to right) incumbent Mayor George Peary
Abbotsford Police hope to shut down more marijuana grow operations like this with the start of a new project.

Abbotsford Police launch Marijuana Enforcement Project

The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) is aiming to shut down all marijuana grow operations in the city with the launch of a new project.

Abbotsford Police hope to shut down more marijuana grow operations like this with the start of a new project.

Stave Lake favoured over other water options

As voters consider the City of Abbotsford’s referendum question on the Stave Lake water project, a common question is

The co-pilot of the plane that crashed last Thursday in Richmond suffered serious burns.

Mission co-pilot dies in Vancouver General Hospital

Co-pilot Matt Robic had suffered burns to 80 per cent of his body in plane crash.

The co-pilot of the plane that crashed last Thursday in Richmond suffered serious burns.
Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom

Province orders review of BC Transit

The B.C. government is preparing an outside review the operation of BC Transit, after local elections.

Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom
B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins speaks to supporters in Fort St. John.

NDP leads in new B.C. opinion poll

The B.C. Liberals have lost support to the B.C. Conservatives, according to an Angus Reid survey.

B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins speaks to supporters in Fort St. John.

All-candidates meetings enter the computer age

This year’s municipal election in Abbotsford is entering the computer age.

  • Nov 3, 2011
An RCMP officer in Surrey

Thaw in chilly talks to keep RCMP in B.C.

Civic rep Fassbender hopeful: 'Nobody is threatening anybody at the moment'

An RCMP officer in Surrey

Abbotsford car thief stopped in his tracks by police helicopter

The driver of a vehicle stolen in Abbotsford ran from police, but stopped when he realized the police helicopter was also tracking him.

Abbotsford Fire Chief Don Beer displays some of the fireworks and firecrackers that were seized in the city this year.

Abbotsford’s fire chief applauds fireworks ban

Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) says the city's ban on fireworks is making a difference.

Abbotsford Fire Chief Don Beer displays some of the fireworks and firecrackers that were seized in the city this year.
Abbotsford Police Sgt. Mike Novakowski (left) and Trevor Hutt of Canadian Tire introduce Operation No Free Ride

Abbotsford Police program designed to reduce auto theft

Abbotsford Police launched a new program Wednesday designed to reduce auto theft in the community.

Abbotsford Police Sgt. Mike Novakowski (left) and Trevor Hutt of Canadian Tire introduce Operation No Free Ride
Surrey's former deputy city manager is suing the city after his June dismissal.

Surrey turfs deputy city manager

Dan Bottrill launches lawsuit claiming termination was 'unlawful'

Surrey's former deputy city manager is suing the city after his June dismissal.

Three candidates no longer ‘undecided’ on Abbotsford water question

Abbotsford city council candidates Henry Braun and Kevin Chapman now say they will be voting “no” on the Stave Lake water question

Dave Cunningham of Telus and Bill Storie

Metal thieves attack wired world

With copper trading at more than $3 a pound, thefts of phone wire have become a daily occurrence in B.C.

Dave Cunningham of Telus and Bill Storie
Abbotsford's five mayoral candidates (from left to right)Meghann Coughlan

Abbotsford’s mayoral candidates debate water, crime

The future of Abbotsford’s water supply took centre stage tonight (Nov. 2) as the five mayoral candidates faced the elector

Abbotsford's five mayoral candidates (from left to right)Meghann Coughlan
Allan Asaph has been named the new executive director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.

Asaph named new executive director of Abbotsford Chamber

Allan Asaph has been named the new executive director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.

Allan Asaph has been named the new executive director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.
Surrey man found dead in Mission

Surrey man found dead in Mission

The man appears to have sustained critical injuries after falling from a ladder.

Surrey man found dead in Mission
The 80-year-old Ruskin dam and powerhouse is getting an upgrade expected to cost up to $850 million. B.C.'s auditor general has criticized BC Hydro for deferring debt for projects such as the Fraser Valley dam

Hydro debt grows, B.C. deficit shrinks

Energy Minister Rich Coleman is examining BC Hydro's rapidly growing deferred expenses.

The 80-year-old Ruskin dam and powerhouse is getting an upgrade expected to cost up to $850 million. B.C.'s auditor general has criticized BC Hydro for deferring debt for projects such as the Fraser Valley dam