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Fifteen nuisance properties were torn down by the city of Abbotsford in 2010. The properties are usually abandoned buildings that create safety hazards, are often used for criminal activity such as drug use, are unsightly and are subject to vandalism, graffiti, dumping, and even as hiding places for stolen property.

The City of Abbotsford saved $782,200 in 2010.

Housing advocates are cautiously optimistic a new regional homeless count that happens once every three years may find fewer people with no roof over their heads.

Students from the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), local property owners, residents and businesses will be asked to contribute to a new conceptual vision of the area.

The 21-year-old man killed in a car crash Sunday after he fled from police in Abbotsford was driving on a suspended licence.

Two Abbotsford men were sentenced to jail terms this week for possessing child pornography.

The Mahogany at Mill Lake building project received fourth and final reading from council on Monday night.

Metro backs away from imposing regional controls

Years of flooding in Clayburn Village has one resident trying to take matters into his own hands. Neil Carson, who has lived in the village for a decade, is tired of waiting for the water to rise and destroy his home. He said “anger, disappointment and frustration” were key factors that pushed him to create an information website that lists all of the recent flooding incidents, including photos, possible causes and what he calls a lack of reaction from city officials.