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City opposed to questionable quarry in Abbotsford

City opposed to questionable quarry in Abbotsford

A proposed seventh rock quarry with two pits spanning 310 acres at the top of Sumas Mountain has infuriated some residents of Abbotsford, city council and the Fraser Valley Regional District.
Province, city review riot aftermath

Province, city review riot aftermath

Solicitor General Shirley Bond's pleas to celebrate responsibly went out the window along with the Vancouver Canucks' Stanley Cup hopes Wednesday night, leaving the city and the province to clean up and assess their crowd control strategy.
St. Matthew's in Abbotsford impacted after Anglican church appeal dismissed by highest court

St. Matthew's in Abbotsford impacted after Anglican church appeal dismissed by highest court

The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal involving four Anglican churches, including St. Matthew's in Abbotsford.
Abbotsford landlord feels ‘violated,’ calling for stricter bylaws for grow-op renters

Abbotsford landlord feels ‘violated,’ calling for stricter bylaws for grow-op renters

An Abbotsford resident said he feels violated and unprotected after discovering a renter used one of his properties for a marijuana grow-op – leaving him to clean up the mess and foot the bill.
Province, city reviewing riot aftermath

Province, city reviewing riot aftermath

Solicitor General Shirley Bond's pre-game pleas to celebrate responsibly went out the window along with the Vancouver Canucks' Stanley Cup hopes Wednesday night, leaving the city and the province to clean up and assess their crowd control strategy.
Post office lockout delays HST ballots

Post office lockout delays HST ballots

Thousands of ballots for B.C.'s harmonized sales tax referendum were being stored in post offices after Canada Post locked out its urban employees across the country Wednesday.
Riots, looting erupt in Vancouver after Canucks' loss

Riots, looting erupt in Vancouver after Canucks' loss

Police, RCMP converge to settle riotous crowds in downtown Vancouver after Canucks lose Game 7 of NHL Stanley Cup final to Boston Bruins.
Abbotsford Police officers deployed to Vancouver to assist with riot control

Abbotsford Police officers deployed to Vancouver to assist with riot control

Up to 60 police officers were prepared to handle problems in Abbotsford following the completion of tonight's Game 7 Stanley Cup final.

Public hearing to discuss additional slot machines

A public hearing will be held later this summer to discuss the addition of slot machines to Chances Abbotsford.

Senior cyclist survives hit by semi in Abbotsford

A 70-year-old cyclist escaped with minor injuries after he was hit by a semi truck on Tuesday in Abbotsford at about 5:40 p.m.