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A bylaw regulating the use of propane cannons will be sent to the ministry of agriculture for approval, following a council decision on Monday.

Propane cannon bylaw will go to province for approval

Abbotsford council approves plan for bylaw that closely follows existing ministry guidelines

A bylaw regulating the use of propane cannons will be sent to the ministry of agriculture for approval, following a council decision on Monday.
Mayor Henry Braun

Group seeks rezoning for Alexander neighbourhood

A group has approached city council asking for restrictions on new development

Mayor Henry Braun
Participants at the official community plan update launch on Canada Day 2014. Public engagement has been part of the ongoing update process.

Input sought on future of Abbotsford

City updating offical community plan and planning for increase in population to 200,000

Participants at the official community plan update launch on Canada Day 2014. Public engagement has been part of the ongoing update process.
Premier Christy Clark stopped by the Abbotsford News office on Tuesday.

Clark willing to hear city’s proposal on propane cannon regulations

City is bringing forward bylaw regulating cannons for consideration

Premier Christy Clark stopped by the Abbotsford News office on Tuesday.
Premier Christy Clark stopped by the Abbotsford News office on Tuesday.

Premier Christy Clark stops in Abbotsford

Premier was in town for leaders' reception

Premier Christy Clark stopped by the Abbotsford News office on Tuesday.
A development at the corner of Livingstone and Maclure received third reading at council on Monday.

Large development at Livingstone and Maclure to move forward

Plans for 435 housing units receive council approval

A development at the corner of Livingstone and Maclure received third reading at council on Monday.
The Fraser Valley Express bus, which connects Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley will begin on April 6.

Fraser Valley Express bus service will launch in April

New bus service will connect Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley

The Fraser Valley Express bus, which connects Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley will begin on April 6.
Fire hall 4 in Abbotsford.

Public meetings for two proposed fire hall rebuilds

The sessions will focus on the redevelopment of fire halls 4 and 5

Fire hall 4 in Abbotsford.
A homeless camp remains on Gladys Avenue as a legal challenge against city bylaws continues.

BCCLA joins homeless legal challenge

Civil liberties group will be intervenor in lawsuit over camping in Abbotsford parks

A homeless camp remains on Gladys Avenue as a legal challenge against city bylaws continues.

Three more names in the race for Conservatives in new riding

Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon is up for grabs in the 2015 federal election

Shelby, a local Kindergarten student, helps mix the eggs and milt of salmon as teacher Brenda Calnek tells students about the reproduction of the fish.

Local hatchery helps return salmon to local streams

Group is looking for volunteers to help will the Abbotsford Ravine Park Salmon Enhancement Society

Shelby, a local Kindergarten student, helps mix the eggs and milt of salmon as teacher Brenda Calnek tells students about the reproduction of the fish.
Rezoning was adopted by council for a site on Gladys Avenue to allow for supportive housing.

Final approval given to allow housing for homeless on Gladys Avenue

Rezoning and OCP amendment were adopted by Abbotsford council at Monday's meeting

Rezoning was adopted by council for a site on Gladys Avenue to allow for supportive housing.
A rezoning proposal on Livingstone Avenue had support from some community members, but raised concerns for neighbours at a public hearing on Monday.

Large development off Maclure Road discussed at public hearing

Proposal would build 400 apartments and 35 townhouses at Maclure and Livingstone

A rezoning proposal on Livingstone Avenue had support from some community members, but raised concerns for neighbours at a public hearing on Monday.
The Fraser Valley Regional District in Chilliwack.

Change to animal control prompts questions

Regional district now provides service to Abbotsford

The Fraser Valley Regional District in Chilliwack.
A downtown busking program will launch in Abbotsford.

Buskers to come to downtown Abbotsford

New program gives street performers a chance to play

A downtown busking program will launch in Abbotsford.
Rod Santiago and Nadine Power of Abbotsford Community Services hope to engage with the community with regard to their supportive housing project planned for Gladys Avenue.

ACS to hear concerns on supportive housing project

Representatives will meet with neighbours over facility for homeless

Rod Santiago and Nadine Power of Abbotsford Community Services hope to engage with the community with regard to their supportive housing project planned for Gladys Avenue.
A townhouse development on Falcon Ridge has been give approval.

Mountain development moves forward

Third reading approved on Falcon Ridge

A townhouse development on Falcon Ridge has been give approval.
Abbotsford city hall.

Court order allows vote on campaign donor’s project

Project applicant donated to campaigns of five council members

Abbotsford city hall.
The Kinder Morgan tank farm in Abbotsford.

Concerns raised over oil spill air testing

Government acknowledges gaps and deficiencies in spill response

The Kinder Morgan tank farm in Abbotsford.
Chamber director says he doesn't think a tax in Metro Vancouver would change shoppers' habits.

Would a proposed TransLink tax bring shoppers to Abbotsford?

Despite opponents’ concerns, influx of business may not occur: chamber director

Chamber director says he doesn't think a tax in Metro Vancouver would change shoppers' habits.