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An example of the type of safety equipment that should be used when handling asbestos. Such precautions weren't used at job sites run by Arthur Moore.

Asbestos violator may be jailed for contempt

Court orders contractor arrested for endangering workers

An example of the type of safety equipment that should be used when handling asbestos. Such precautions weren't used at job sites run by Arthur Moore.
Pictured in this 2009 file photo

‘I’m just the enforcer,’ Jarrod Bacon told police agent

Jarrod Bacon referred to himself as "the enforcer" and his co-accused Wayne Scott as "the middle man"...

Pictured in this 2009 file photo
Heather McPherson looks on as grandson Brent displays a picture he drew of the friends he misses in his day program

Community living crisis recognized

Heather McPherson feels some relief that the community living crisis in B.C. is being acknowledged by politicians.

  • Oct 19, 2011
Heather McPherson looks on as grandson Brent displays a picture he drew of the friends he misses in his day program
Community Living B.C. executive Doug Woollard

Interim CEO defends disabled care

As the opposition kept up the political pressure on the B.C. Liberal government to halt the closure of group homes for developmentally disabled people, the interim CEO of the agency responsible held a rare news conference at the B.C. legislature Wednesday.

Community Living B.C. executive Doug Woollard

Three Abby rioters turn themselves in

Three Abbotsford residents are among the 79 Stanley Cup rioters who have turned themselves in to police...

  • Oct 19, 2011
The South Surrey location that was being considered for a waste incinerator.

South Surrey incinerator pitched

Campbell Heights regional waste incinerator 'has definitely been discussed by council,' Bose says.

The South Surrey location that was being considered for a waste incinerator.

Water redundancy needed

The need for redundancy is one of several reasons put forth by the City of Abbotsford when discussing why the Stave Lake water project needs to move forward.

BC Hydro CEO Dave Cobb

BC Hydro CEO quits for new job

Seventeen months after moving from the Vancouver Olympics to CEO of BC Hydro, Dave Cobb is leaving the utility at the end of November.

BC Hydro CEO Dave Cobb
Metro Vancouver's existing waste-to-energy plant in south Burnaby.

Garbage incinerator for Metro an election issue

Waste could be turned into energy at potential sites in Surrey, Burnaby, New Westminster and TFN land.

Metro Vancouver's existing waste-to-energy plant in south Burnaby.
Jim Ainsley

Former Black Press VP Jim Ainsley passes at age 64

A long-time employee of Black Press in Abbotsford who was actively involved in the community died Sunday at the age of 64.

  • Oct 18, 2011
Jim Ainsley
Construction of Abbotsford Fire Hall 8 is well under way. The new hall

New Abbotsford fire hall taking shape

Construction of Abbotsford's newest fire hall will be completed on time and on budget, according to Fire Chief Don Beer.

Construction of Abbotsford Fire Hall 8 is well under way. The new hall
Carlton Leith

Hero saved badly beaten nurse

Carlton Leith still hears the nurse's screams in his nightmares.
On March 18, at Abbotsford Regional Hospital...

Carlton Leith

Package of drugs found on Abbotsford prison property

A package of drugs and other contraband, valued at more than $21,000, was seized Monday morning at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford.

  • Oct 18, 2011
Premier Christy Clark and Social Development MInister Stephanie Cadieux are under fire over growing caseloads and turmoil at Community Living B.C.

Pressure grows for disability support

A B.C. Liberal MLA has joined opposition calls for an overhaul of services to developmentally disabled people.

Premier Christy Clark and Social Development MInister Stephanie Cadieux are under fire over growing caseloads and turmoil at Community Living B.C.
B.C. Health Minister Mike de Jong gets his flu shot from pharmacist David Pavan at the B.C. legislature Monday.

Annual flu shot season begins

Doctors' offices, clinics and pharmacies have begun the annual influenza vaccination program, which is free for seniors and children between six and 23 months old.

B.C. Health Minister Mike de Jong gets his flu shot from pharmacist David Pavan at the B.C. legislature Monday.
Kristen Debra-Lee Spencer

New drinking driving law unfair, judge rules

An Abbotsford resident who says she was injured by an “aggressive” Langley officer during a drinking driving check stop wins court victory

Kristen Debra-Lee Spencer
Sockeye salmon returning to the Adams River.

Virus deadly to farmed salmon detected in wild sockeye

Finding sparks fresh calls to close fish farms on B.C. coast

Sockeye salmon returning to the Adams River.

New drinking driving law unfair: Judge

An Abbotsford resident who says she was injured by an “aggressive” Langley RCMP officer during a drinking driving stop has won a victory in B.C. Supreme Court.

Pictured in this 2009 file photo

Police agent testifies at Bacon drug conspiracy trial

Jarrod Bacon was interested in purchasing cocaine from a Mexican supplier because of a shortage of high-quality product in the Fraser Valley, and an opening in the market created by divisions in the UN Gang, an agent for the police testified Monday.

Pictured in this 2009 file photo

Abbotsford police officer to be charged with obstruction

Abbotsford Police Const. Nathan Brown will be charged with obstruction of justice,…