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Heavy rainfall is expected for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver tonight (Nov. 10) and Saturday (Nov. 11). /File photo

Rainfall warning in effect for Lower Mainland

Heavy rain ranging from 50 to 70 mm is expected to start on Friday evening

Heavy rainfall is expected for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver tonight (Nov. 10) and Saturday (Nov. 11). /File photo
Mission Fire Rescue Service members attend a call in August 2023. On (Nov. 6), council unanimously voted to allocate $15,000 for the purchase of body armour for local firefighters. /Dillon White Photo

B.C. city approves $15K to buy body armour for firefighters

‘The game has changed’ for Mission firefighters amid increased threats and violence

Mission Fire Rescue Service members attend a call in August 2023. On (Nov. 6), council unanimously voted to allocate $15,000 for the purchase of body armour for local firefighters. /Dillon White Photo
The OpenAI logo is seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen displaying output from ChatGPT, March 21, 2023, in Boston. Mission Public School District (MPSD) superintendent Angus Wilson says there are concerns with how AI is impacting learning, but the district is trying to see it as a complementary tool. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

B.C. school district attempts to find ‘middle ground’ with AI use

Mission’s current procedure allows students and staff to use AI if they acknowledge it

The OpenAI logo is seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen displaying output from ChatGPT, March 21, 2023, in Boston. Mission Public School District (MPSD) superintendent Angus Wilson says there are concerns with how AI is impacting learning, but the district is trying to see it as a complementary tool. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Squiala First Nation Chief David Jimmie speaks at an update on Thursday (Sept. 21) in Mission on Stó:lō Nation’s research into potential unmarked graves and missing children at former residential schools in Mission, Chilliwack and Yale. /Dillon White Photo

Funding, archival access hurdles for Fraser Valley residential school research

Stó:lō Nation calls for more support from federal government, religious organization

Squiala First Nation Chief David Jimmie speaks at an update on Thursday (Sept. 21) in Mission on Stó:lō Nation’s research into potential unmarked graves and missing children at former residential schools in Mission, Chilliwack and Yale. /Dillon White Photo
A 1957 aerial photo of St. Mary’s Residential School at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission. Several years later the buildings were demolished after the new school was built in 1960. /Mission Community Archives photo.

Stó:lō Nation residential school probe finds 158 child deaths, potential unmarked graves

Findings announced for investigation that included ground-penetrating radar and archival research

A 1957 aerial photo of St. Mary’s Residential School at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission. Several years later the buildings were demolished after the new school was built in 1960. /Mission Community Archives photo.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service put down a coyote at approximately 5 a.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 20) after nine people suffered bites in a five-day span. /Pixabay Photo

Conservation officers put down coyote following 9 Lower Mainland attacks

Conservation Officer Service says coyote matched witness photos and descriptions

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service put down a coyote at approximately 5 a.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 20) after nine people suffered bites in a five-day span. /Pixabay Photo
Two more people were bitten by coyotes on Monday morning (Sept. 18) in Mission after six people were bitten on Thursday (Sept. 14) and one on Friday (Sept. 15). (National Park Service)

Another pair of Lower Mainland coyote attacks brings total to 9 in 5 days

Conservation Officer Service will increase patrols in Mission during times that incidents occurred

Two more people were bitten by coyotes on Monday morning (Sept. 18) in Mission after six people were bitten on Thursday (Sept. 14) and one on Friday (Sept. 15). (National Park Service)
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B.C. podcast dives into impact of drug crisis on tradespeople

First season of Off the Clock Toolbox Talk is available to listen with more seasons on the way

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Mission’s Mason Martin died of toxic drug poisoning on July 1 at 16 years old. /Submitted Photo

B.C. mom who lost son, 16, to toxic drug poisoning calls for systemic change

Mason Martin died of a toxic drug poisoning on July 1 in Mission after struggles with addiction

Mission’s Mason Martin died of toxic drug poisoning on July 1 at 16 years old. /Submitted Photo
Jeff Surtel was 17 years old when he went missing from Mission in 2007. An aged-up rendering (right) shows what Surtel could look like now. /Submitted Photo

‘Any parent’s worst nightmare’: A search for answers in B.C. cold case

Volunteer investigator seeking information about the 2007 disappearance of Jeff Surtel from Mission

Jeff Surtel was 17 years old when he went missing from Mission in 2007. An aged-up rendering (right) shows what Surtel could look like now. /Submitted Photo
The sun is seen through thick wildfire smoke in Chilliwack on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. On Friday (Aug. 25), the BC. Air Quality Health Index observed moderate risk conditions in the Fraser Valley with ‘moderate risk except high risk in smoke’ expected throughout the day. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Widespread smoke leads to air quality advisory for Lower Mainland

Air quality forecast for Friday calls for ‘moderate risk except high risk in smoke’

The sun is seen through thick wildfire smoke in Chilliwack on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. On Friday (Aug. 25), the BC. Air Quality Health Index observed moderate risk conditions in the Fraser Valley with ‘moderate risk except high risk in smoke’ expected throughout the day. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Search and rescue members from Mission, Chilliwack, Ridge Meadows and Central Fraser Valley lifted a 20-year-old man out of a ravine after he fell from 50 feet while hiking near Cascade Falls. /Mission Search and Rescue Photo

‘Very lucky’ hiker rescued after 50-foot slip at B.C. falls

Loose dirt gave way on 20-year-old while walking trail; search and rescue used rope to lift him

Search and rescue members from Mission, Chilliwack, Ridge Meadows and Central Fraser Valley lifted a 20-year-old man out of a ravine after he fell from 50 feet while hiking near Cascade Falls. /Mission Search and Rescue Photo
The City of Mission installed a pair of wildlife crossing signs on Dewdney Trunk Road in the Stave Falls area that feature a dinosaur instead of a traditional moose, deer or bear. /City of Mission Photo

T-Rex battles wrecks: City enlists dinosaurs on street warning signs

Signs installed on Mission road after wildlife fatalities and near misses

The City of Mission installed a pair of wildlife crossing signs on Dewdney Trunk Road in the Stave Falls area that feature a dinosaur instead of a traditional moose, deer or bear. /City of Mission Photo
A six-hectare wildfire is out of control near Mission, just north of Davis Lake. The fire was discovered at approximately 8 p.m. on Wednesday (July 5). /BC Wildfire Service Photo

Wildfire out of control north of Mission

Another wildfire was discovered near Davis Lake on Wednesday night and is currently six hectares

A six-hectare wildfire is out of control near Mission, just north of Davis Lake. The fire was discovered at approximately 8 p.m. on Wednesday (July 5). /BC Wildfire Service Photo
A man died at the Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope on Wednesday (June 28) after a police shooting. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

One man dead after police shooting at B.C. hospital

Hope’s emergency department reopens after IIO investigation forces temporary closure

A man died at the Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope on Wednesday (June 28) after a police shooting. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
A stolen truck led police on a chase from Mission to Vancouver to Hope that saw the participation of multiple jurisdictions, a helicopter and the deployment of bean bags. Five charges were laid against 33-year-old Kelly Dean in relation to the incident. /Mission RCMP Photo

Lower Mainland police chase ends with bean bags in a pipeline tunnel

Driver of suspected stolen truck charged after leading police from Mission to Vancouver to Hope

A stolen truck led police on a chase from Mission to Vancouver to Hope that saw the participation of multiple jurisdictions, a helicopter and the deployment of bean bags. Five charges were laid against 33-year-old Kelly Dean in relation to the incident. /Mission RCMP Photo
Kalyn Davies won $1 million after discovering a winning Lotto 6/49 ticket in her wallet two weeks after the win. /BCLC Photo

‘I lose things a lot’: Fraser Valley woman had million-dollar ticket in wallet for weeks

Mission’s Kalyn Davies plans to pay off mortgage and vacation with winnings from lottery ticket

Kalyn Davies won $1 million after discovering a winning Lotto 6/49 ticket in her wallet two weeks after the win. /BCLC Photo
Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected to continue throughout the Lower Mainland this week after a weekend that broke temperature records in Abbotsford, West Vancouver, Agassiz, Hope and Pitt Meadows. (Black Press Media file photo)

High temperatures to continue after record-setting weekend for Lower Mainland

Unseasonably hot temperatures will persist through the week; heat dome not expected

Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected to continue throughout the Lower Mainland this week after a weekend that broke temperature records in Abbotsford, West Vancouver, Agassiz, Hope and Pitt Meadows. (Black Press Media file photo)
Melissa Pearce and her daughter Abigail pose with their dog Millie and 10 of the 16 puppies she birthed in Mission six weeks ago. Six puppies have already been adopted. /Dillon White Photo

Sweet 16: B.C. dog gives birth to huge litter of puppies

The Mission puppies are six weeks old and a Bernese Mountain and Old English Sheepdog mix

Melissa Pearce and her daughter Abigail pose with their dog Millie and 10 of the 16 puppies she birthed in Mission six weeks ago. Six puppies have already been adopted. /Dillon White Photo
Potentially record-breaking temperatures exceeding 30 degrees are predicted for the Lower Mainland from Friday (May 12) through Tuesday (May 16). /File photo

‘Unseasonably high’ temperatures coming to Lower Mainland this weekend

Temperatures peaking at over 30 degrees could lead to local flooding and heat-related illnesses

Potentially record-breaking temperatures exceeding 30 degrees are predicted for the Lower Mainland from Friday (May 12) through Tuesday (May 16). /File photo