Alex Butler

Dave Murray, executive director of the Abbotsford Food Bank, and John Wyness, pastor at the Abbotsford Baptist Church, will work together on the new Starfish Depot, which launched on Thursday.

New Starfish Depot will help feed students in Abbotsford

Expansion of Starfish Pack program will help serve kids and their families

Dave Murray, executive director of the Abbotsford Food Bank, and John Wyness, pastor at the Abbotsford Baptist Church, will work together on the new Starfish Depot, which launched on Thursday.
Abbotsford Regional Hospital

Abbotsford hospital part of workplace violence review

Ministry of Health to work on action plan to address assaults on nurses

Abbotsford Regional Hospital

COUNCIL BRIEFS: Council passes tax reduction

City council gave final reading to the 2015 budget on Monday, putting residents on track for a .41 per cent tax decrease.

Fraser Health is planning to build a mental health facility on Marshall Road in Abbotsford.

50-bed mental health facility coming to Abbotsford

Project will be built close to Abbotsford hospital

Fraser Health is planning to build a mental health facility on Marshall Road in Abbotsford.

Conservative nomination period open for Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon

New riding brings new faces to the election race

The city spent funds to repair erosion arcs on the banks of the Fraser River.

City studying ways to mitigate bank erosion

Economic impact of dike breach could reach $2 billion

The city spent funds to repair erosion arcs on the banks of the Fraser River.
Changes have been proposed for Abbotsford and Mission's provincial ridings.

Changes proposed for Abbotsford and Mission provincial ridings

Preliminary report on changes to electoral boundaries released on Thursday

Changes have been proposed for Abbotsford and Mission's provincial ridings.
A homeless camp on Gladys Avenue that remains as the city is involved with a legal case against its bylaws prohibiting camping in parks.

Court rules that homeless won’t pay document fees at this time

Members of the homeless community will not have to pay $29,000 for police documents, pending future decision at trial

A homeless camp on Gladys Avenue that remains as the city is involved with a legal case against its bylaws prohibiting camping in parks.
Mayor Henry Braun

Council to consider policy on social media

Following American email scandal, Mayor says city may look at the way personal social media is used

Mayor Henry Braun
Whatcom County sheriff Bill Elfo (centre) speaks to reporter in Sumas, Washington on Friday.

UPDATE: Man killed by U.S. border agent wanted in connection with a murder

Jamison E. Childress was wanted in connection with the murder of a Calgary teen

Whatcom County sheriff Bill Elfo (centre) speaks to reporter in Sumas, Washington on Friday.
Police have issued a public warning about Sandeep Sidhu, Jimi Sandhu and Gavin Grewal.

UPDATE: Police issue warning about three men involved in ongoing conflict

Abbotsford police warn public about Sandeep Singh Sidhu, Jimi Singh Sidhu and Gavinder Singh Grewal

Police have issued a public warning about Sandeep Sidhu, Jimi Sandhu and Gavin Grewal.
Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

Security beefed up at Abbotsford hospital after attack on nurse

Less than two weeks after a nurse was injured in an unprovoked attack, a security guard has been added to the hospital’s emergency room

Abbotsford Regional Hospital.
Abbotsford City Hall

Tax decrease now set at .41 per cent

Average homeowner in Abbotsford will see $8 in savings

Abbotsford City Hall
Sheila Perry

Executive director leaves The Reach

After less than a year as executive director of The Reach, Sheila Perry has left her position at the gallery

Sheila Perry
Playboxes were put in three Abbotsford city parks to help get kids active.

Playbox in Berry Park vandalized

Boxes designed to put toys in local parks

Playboxes were put in three Abbotsford city parks to help get kids active.
A homeless camp on Gladys Avenue.

Pivot to appeal costs related to court case

Lawyer for homeless to ask judge to require police to cover some costs

A homeless camp on Gladys Avenue.
A court case on whether users of medicinal marijuana should be able to grow pot at home, led by Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy, is currently in court.

Medical pot court challenge led by Abbotsford lawyer is underway

John Conroy representing patients in federal challenge

A court case on whether users of medicinal marijuana should be able to grow pot at home, led by Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy, is currently in court.
Homeless camps in the city required clean-up services costing tens of thousands of dollars since last June.

City spends $40,000 for cleaning up homeless camps

City has been contracting out service since last June for safety reasons

Homeless camps in the city required clean-up services costing tens of thousands of dollars since last June.
Peter Dueck

Former MLA Peter Dueck passes away at 91

Dueck served as alderman and deputy mayor for Matsqui

Peter Dueck
Budget discussions were held in Abbotsford on Tuesday and Wednesday.

City targeting decrease in 2015 municipal taxes

Financial plan calls for fiscal conservatism

Budget discussions were held in Abbotsford on Tuesday and Wednesday.