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Malcolm Cleaves stands outside the Lynnhaven unit that he has called home for the past 25 years. The 80-year-old veteran says he will not make the move into a downtown apartment building.

Aging facility in Abbotsford poses difficult situation for residents and Lynnhaven Society

Malcolm Cleaves is 80 years old, but he will start looking for a new home in Kamloops or Penticton, rather than move into a “micro-apartment” to be built near Jubilee Park.

Malcolm Cleaves stands outside the Lynnhaven unit that he has called home for the past 25 years. The 80-year-old veteran says he will not make the move into a downtown apartment building.
Cyril Williams has been missing since Monday from his Chilliwack home.

Couple may have helped missing man Monday by Mission Bridge

Chilliwack RCMP are hoping to speak to a young couple who helped…

Cyril Williams has been missing since Monday from his Chilliwack home.
Parents and Abbotsford school district staff

Abbotsford school district reviews busing options; $280,000 ‘imbalance’ in 2010-11

The Abbotsford school district is running an "imbalance" in its operation of school buses, and a public meeting on Thursday night at Rick Hansen Secondary gathered input from parents.

Parents and Abbotsford school district staff
Mission Shoppers robbed Thursday night

Mission Shoppers robbed Thursday night

Mission RCMP have a man in custody suspected of robbing the local…

Mission Shoppers robbed Thursday night
The six women Robert Pickton was convicted of killing: Brenda Wolfe

More groups abandon Missing Women Inquiry

Criticism of funding intensifies on eve of hearings

The six women Robert Pickton was convicted of killing: Brenda Wolfe
The family of Ricky Priester gathered outside of B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack at a previous court appearance for Daniel Casgrain. From left are Lucy Fairhurst and her husband Garrett; Priester's mom

Abbotsford man sentenced to four years for 2008 fatal beating of spouse

Daniel Casgrain of Abbotsford was handcuffed and led out of court Thursday morning to begin a four-year prison term in connection with the 2008 beating death of his common-law spouse Hendrikje (Ricky) Priester.

The family of Ricky Priester gathered outside of B.C. Supreme Court in Chilliwack at a previous court appearance for Daniel Casgrain. From left are Lucy Fairhurst and her husband Garrett; Priester's mom

School buses to sport decals with positive messages

A proposal by the Abbotsford Police Department to post decals in school buses citing positive messages to students has the support of the board of education.

  • Oct 6, 2011
Hockey fans gather around a burning trash can in the early hours of the Stanley Cup riot in downtown Vancouver June 15.

New penalties proposed for public disorder

Attorney General Shirley Bond has introduced changes to B.C. law that present new options for street disorder, unsafe driving and other provincial offences.

Hockey fans gather around a burning trash can in the early hours of the Stanley Cup riot in downtown Vancouver June 15.

Banman seeking mayor’s chair

Abbotsford chiropractor Dr. Bruce Banman has declared his candidacy for mayor.

Wayne Scott and Jarrod Bacon were caught on surveillance video by police during a 2009 undercover operation.

Jarrod Bacon’s conspiracy trial begins, but presentation of evidence delayed

The conspiracy trial of Jarrod Bacon and co-accused Wayne Scott began Wednesday in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, but evidence will not be presented until at least next week.

Wayne Scott and Jarrod Bacon were caught on surveillance video by police during a 2009 undercover operation.

No room at UFV for more international students

Without more B.C. government funding, UFV won’t be able to increase its international student enrolment, part of the job creation plan unveiled by Premier Christy Clark last week.

Abbotsford school bus fees reviewed at meetings

The Abbotsford school district hosts two public consultation meetings this month as part of a review of its school bus fees.

  • Oct 5, 2011

Suit filed against councillor

District of Mission Coun. Paul Horn has been served with a notice…

Taking nominations – municipal candidates have until Oct. 14 to file

The nomination period for the 2011 municipal elections began Oct. 4 and closes on Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.

  • Oct 5, 2011
A Langley RCMP officer stands by outside the Walnut Grove branch of the VanCity credit union Wednesday afternoon.

Police catch credit union robbery suspect

Abbotsford man faces charges in Langley holdups

A Langley RCMP officer stands by outside the Walnut Grove branch of the VanCity credit union Wednesday afternoon.
A farmer working agricultural land in Delta. B.C.'s top government watchdog has renewed his call for action to better protect farmland.

Foot-dragging on farmland fixes: Auditor

'Negligible progress' on steps to protect ALR

A farmer working agricultural land in Delta. B.C.'s top government watchdog has renewed his call for action to better protect farmland.
A park runs over it: Rethinking the Port Mann Bridge demolition

A park runs over it: Rethinking the Port Mann Bridge demolition

Idea floated to save span for green space instead of tearing it down

A park runs over it: Rethinking the Port Mann Bridge demolition
Labour

New ID cards go beyond health care

The replacement for B.C.'s CareCard will provide online access to medical records, and may also be used to confirm B.C. residence and age while keeping other information private.

Labour

‘Man purse’ filled with cocaine results in arrest of 37-year-old

A "man purse" filled with cocaine resulted in Abbotsford Police, with assistance from Port Mann Highway Patrol, arresting a 37-year-old Coquitlam man on Tuesday night.

Gas taxes will go up two cents a litre next April to fund TransLink if Metro Vancouver mayors approve a new transit funding plan as expected on Friday.

Mayors set to okay gas tax hike for TransLink

Enough yes votes now pledged from Surrey, Vancouver, Tri-Cities

Gas taxes will go up two cents a litre next April to fund TransLink if Metro Vancouver mayors approve a new transit funding plan as expected on Friday.