Adrian MacNair

Influenza outbreak in B.C. approaching 10-year high

Influenza outbreak in B.C. approaching 10-year high

METRO VANCOUVER — A sharp increase in flu cases throughout the province…

Influenza outbreak in B.C. approaching 10-year high
A flood of problems at Surrey trailer park

A flood of problems at Surrey trailer park

WHALLEY — At this point when the entrance to Park Mobile Court…

A flood of problems at Surrey trailer park

LETTER: Factory farms created to get every cent out of animals

Consumers can help by boycotting farms that permit cruelty

A shot from Hemlock Resort near Mission on Saturday, where conditions cancelled Alpine Skiing events at the BC Winter Games.

BC Winter Games alpine ski events cancelled Saturday at Hemlock

Visibility is too low to continue the men's giant slalom event at Hemlock Resort, where 150 skiers were competing.

A shot from Hemlock Resort near Mission on Saturday, where conditions cancelled Alpine Skiing events at the BC Winter Games.
Blueberry producers are enjoying favourable weather conditions and a bumper crop.

Weather has been great for blueberry crops

Other summer crops didn't fare as well in the Abbotsford area, due to an earlier growing season, when weather was poor

Blueberry producers are enjoying favourable weather conditions and a bumper crop.
There are an estimated 100 patients in hallways at any given time across the Fraser Health Authority’s 12 hospitals.

Abbotsford’s hospital aims to reduce congestion

Not enough staff to look after patients, according to Linda Pipe of the B.C. Nurses' Union

There are an estimated 100 patients in hallways at any given time across the Fraser Health Authority’s 12 hospitals.
Parks manager Mark Taylor (left), Mayor Bruce Banman and Coun.  Bill MacGregor meet with Sumas Mountain residents.

Abbotsford Mayor promises mountain property rights to be respected

Banman and senior staff struck a conciliatory tone as they met with mountain residents at Straiton Community Hall on Tuesday night.

Parks manager Mark Taylor (left), Mayor Bruce Banman and Coun.  Bill MacGregor meet with Sumas Mountain residents.
Allana has the dark hair and Mandy has the blonde hair. They walked down aisle with their uncle James Purcell.

Twins fulfill lifelong dream at FRHP

Two couples marry simultaneously in Mission July 19

Allana has the dark hair and Mandy has the blonde hair. They walked down aisle with their uncle James Purcell.
Bees, honey and hive boxes were stolen from a beekeeper recently.

Honey and bees stolen from Abbotsford beekeeper

Nearly 100 hive frames have been removed along with an estimated 8,000 pounds of commercial honey and approximately 500,000 bees.

Bees, honey and hive boxes were stolen from a beekeeper recently.
A judge has ordered Dylan Chysyk to stay away from Mission

Judge orders man not to enter Mission

RCMP inspector hopes notorious offender will turn his life around

A judge has ordered Dylan Chysyk to stay away from Mission

Lake Errock residents riled up over gravel mines

High quality aggregate found in Lake Errock, says MLA

Violent crime down, theft from cars up

One prolific offender is responsible for most thefts from vehicle, says inspector

Council considers drive-thrus in highway zone

Residents can comment on proposed bylaw change at the Aug. 27 public hearing

The curious case of the missing tombstone

Old tombstone found recently should have been destroyed

Ian Fitzpatrick

Fire chief rebuked by council over first responder decision

Medical calls increase by more than 200 per cent for fire department three years

Ian Fitzpatrick

Community groups scramble in wake of UGM closure

Union Gospel Mission on North Railway Avenue is closing in two weeks

Nine-member Danish band Habedekuk is one of dozens of internationally acclaimed musical delights to be seen and heard at the  Mission Folk Music Festival.

Folk festival features fine foreign flavours

Mission's 25th annual folk music festival gets underway next week

Nine-member Danish band Habedekuk is one of dozens of internationally acclaimed musical delights to be seen and heard at the  Mission Folk Music Festival.
Rick Antonson's new book, Route 66 Still Kicks, is available for sale at Murdoch's Book Shoppe in Mission.

What’s new in books in Mission

Several good books by local authors are for sale in Mission

Rick Antonson's new book, Route 66 Still Kicks, is available for sale at Murdoch's Book Shoppe in Mission.
Search for the elusive Sasquatch with a new smartphone app.

New smartphone app aims to draw business to Mission

Look for Sasquatch and other local legends with a new smartphone app designed to bring visitors to Mission businesses

Search for the elusive Sasquatch with a new smartphone app.

Core Services Review finds finances in good shape

Thirty key findings and 21 recommendations are listed in the 85-page report