Alex Butler

Election 2014: Twitter post causes controversy in mayoral race

Election 2014: Twitter post causes controversy in mayoral race

Banman denies involvement, condemns slanderous comments

Election 2014: Twitter post causes controversy in mayoral race
A school trustee all candidates meeting was held on Wednesday.

Election 2014: School trustees met for all candidates meeting

16 candidates vie for seven trustee positions in Abbotsford

A school trustee all candidates meeting was held on Wednesday.
An artist’s rendering of the Abby Digs project.

Temporary cabins for homeless on Valley Road postponed

Group withdrew application for now, but plans to resubmit

An artist’s rendering of the Abby Digs project.
The city has put Fraser Highway on a list of transit priorities submitted to the province.

City’s transportation priorities include highway widening

Priorities include Highway 1 and Fraser Highway

The city has put Fraser Highway on a list of transit priorities submitted to the province.
A proposal for an Agri-mall was discussed at a public hearing on Monday.

Agri-Centre debated at public hearing

Proposal would create a 33-acre project near Sumas Mountain in east Abbotsford

A proposal for an Agri-mall was discussed at a public hearing on Monday.
The location on Gladys Avenue received third reading for rezoning that would allow supportive housing.

Rezoning for supportive housing receives council approval

Despite community opposition at public hearing, council passes third reading

The location on Gladys Avenue received third reading for rezoning that would allow supportive housing.
Vince Dimanno

Election 2014: ‘Satire’ article draws apology from Dimanno and website partner

Council candidate says column was not intended for publication

Vince Dimanno
John Smith

Election 2014: John Smith to retire from politics

Served as school trustee and councillor for 33 years

John Smith
Abbotsford International Airport

Airport hopes lower fees will bring more flights

Fee reduction will be offset by additional revenue

Abbotsford International Airport

Council briefs: Oct. 20

Cell towers proposed, townhouse development postponed

Bruce Banman

Election 2014: Banman changes mind on mayoral meeting no-show

Banman had said he was unavailable due to Diwali events, but will now attend for one hour

Bruce Banman
Peter de Jong (right) talks with John Palmer as he signs the petition.

Homeless housing rezoning will move to public hearing

Neighbourhood residents start petition against rezoning application

Peter de Jong (right) talks with John Palmer as he signs the petition.
An all candidates meeting drew crowds to city hall on Tuesday.

Election 2014: All-candidates meeting hosted by local non-profits draws crowd

Candidates for council seats asked about environment, arts and culture and social services

An all candidates meeting drew crowds to city hall on Tuesday.
Vince Dimanno

Election 2014: Candidate challenged over presidency label

Dimanno’s Abbotsford Ratepayers Association dissolved in 2012

Vince Dimanno
Some residents in West Abbotsford are calling for the widening of Fraser Highway.

Residents call for widening of Fraser Highway in Abbotsford

West Abbotsford residents gather 1,600 signatures to call for widening of highway

Some residents in West Abbotsford are calling for the widening of Fraser Highway.
Dan Thiessen (right) visits his fellow co-op resident Sammy McMurphey (left) at her home.

Co-ops concerned about loss of funding

The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) has launched a campaign to encourage the province to assist in funding

Dan Thiessen (right) visits his fellow co-op resident Sammy McMurphey (left) at her home.
A new agri-centre is proposed is east Abbotsford.

Public hearing for agri-centre proposal

Farm equipment dealers would move to rural area

A new agri-centre is proposed is east Abbotsford.

Revamped summit deemed a success

Summit breaks even and receives positive response

Jake Rudolph

Homelessness co-ordinator position will be created at city hall

Civic task force recommendations adopted by council

Jake Rudolph
This site on Valley Road is the location of two proposal for temporary use.

Homeless plans to proceed to council on Monday

Council will discuss task force recommendations, proposal for cabin village for homeless

This site on Valley Road is the location of two proposal for temporary use.