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Community members attended a meeting on a proposal to rezone a site on Gladys Avenue for supportive housing.

Mixed input on proposal to allow housing for homeless

Gladys Avenue rezoning proposal could allow for supportive housing

Community members attended a meeting on a proposal to rezone a site on Gladys Avenue for supportive housing.
A homeless camp that was constructed in Jubilee Park last year was cleared after the city received an injunction.

Lawsuit will proceed on city bylaws against camping in parks

B.C. Supreme Court judge rules that lawsuit against City of Abbotsford can move forward

A homeless camp that was constructed in Jubilee Park last year was cleared after the city received an injunction.
Mike Hopcraft had to euthanize fifty turtles due to overcrowding at his facility.

Turtles euthanized due to overcrowding

Reptile rescue can no longer adopt certain turtles to the public

Mike Hopcraft had to euthanize fifty turtles due to overcrowding at his facility.
Schools are back in session in Abbotsford.

No make-up for lost time at Abbotsford schools

Schools reopen after teachers’ strike

Schools are back in session in Abbotsford.
A site on Gladys Avenue will be considered for rezoning to allow for supportive housing.

Council will consider Gladys Avenue property for supportive housing

No project currently proposed, but city will apply for rezoning and OCP amendment to encourage development

A site on Gladys Avenue will be considered for rezoning to allow for supportive housing.
The city would like for Health Canada to release the locations of legal grow-ops.

City wants Health Canada to release legal grow-op locations

Local resolution will be brought forward to UBCM meeting

The city would like for Health Canada to release the locations of legal grow-ops.

Council Briefs: Sept. 15

Heritage register, storage project, zoning bylaw

Three-storey storage proposed for Third Ave and Sumas Way

Concerns raised about impact to traffic near border crossing

Food sector composting bylaw to be drafted

With impending bans on compostables in the garbage stream, city moves towards food sector collection bylaw

City wants farmer to pay ditch-cleaning costs

Complaint of poor farming practices

MCC tax exemption granted

City will consider exemptions for other groups

A development project for 555 townhouses has been proposed for Sumas Mountain in the Falcon Ridge area.

Falcon Ridge development raises traffic concerns

555 townhouses proposed for Sumas Mountain

A development project for 555 townhouses has been proposed for Sumas Mountain in the Falcon Ridge area.
The Salvation Army has extended the length of stay for its supportive housing program.

Salvation Army extends supportive housing stay

Men in the supportive independent living program can stay for 24 months, up from 12

The Salvation Army has extended the length of stay for its supportive housing program.
Dogs owned by Salvation Army staff try out a new kennel, dog house and more donated to the centre. The Salvation Army has launched a pilot project to make the shelter pet-friendly in order to reduce barriers for homeless people in need of shelter.

Salvation Army launches pilot project for pet-friendly shelter

Staff hope it will reduce barriers for people on the street in Abbotsford

Dogs owned by Salvation Army staff try out a new kennel, dog house and more donated to the centre. The Salvation Army has launched a pilot project to make the shelter pet-friendly in order to reduce barriers for homeless people in need of shelter.
Veteran broadcaster Bill Good moderates a panel discussions of mayors from around the valley at the Fraser Valley Economic Summit.

Mayors’ panel held at economic summit in Abbotsford

Featured representatives from Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Township of Langley and City of Langley

Veteran broadcaster Bill Good moderates a panel discussions of mayors from around the valley at the Fraser Valley Economic Summit.
Veteran broadcaster Bill Good speaks to the Fraser Valley Economic Summit.

Bill Good gives keynote speech at economic summit

Veteran broadcaster speaks about future of media

Veteran broadcaster Bill Good speaks to the Fraser Valley Economic Summit.
A draft plan on homelessness was presented to council on Monday.

UPDATE: Homeless task force presents action plan to council

Council approves action plan in principle

A draft plan on homelessness was presented to council on Monday.
Teachers gathered at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford as part of a rally during the onoign teachers' strike.

Abbotsford teachers rally during ongoing strike

Hundreds of teachers and supporters gathered at Rotary Stadium on Friday

Teachers gathered at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford as part of a rally during the onoign teachers' strike.

Non-profit tax exemption review

The city will review its policies for giving financial aid, including tax exemptions, to various organizations

500-townhouse proposal for Falcon Ridge area

Project plans will move to public hearing