Adrian MacNair

Mission moves forward on Seniors Centre Task Force

A final report is expected to be before council by April 2013

Mission residents will still be allowed to have backyard fire pits — with a permit — for cooking food, ceremonial purposes, and warmth.

No changes to Mission backyard fire pit permits

Local residents can still have backyard fire pits after amendment shot down

Mission residents will still be allowed to have backyard fire pits — with a permit — for cooking food, ceremonial purposes, and warmth.
The proposed electoral boundaries for the new riding of Mission-Matsqui. A full map is available on the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission website.

Federal riding proposal would see Mission merge with northern Abby

The proposed new federal electoral boundaries are now out for public comment

The proposed electoral boundaries for the new riding of Mission-Matsqui. A full map is available on the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission website.

Pharmacies banned downtown following public hearing

Council voted to ban pharmacies from downtown pending the outcome of the downtown revitalization plan

Municipal workers from Mission District work hard to fill sandbags in an effort to fortify the town's dyke system before the Fraser River crests.

Mission crews begin sandbagging at the harbour

As the waters rise along the banks of the Fraser River, Mission crews have begun sandbagging efforts

Municipal workers from Mission District work hard to fill sandbags in an effort to fortify the town's dyke system before the Fraser River crests.
June has been two degrees colder than normal as recorded between June 1-17, according to Environment Canada.

June has been unseasonably cold: meteorologist

Despite a break from the cold weather on Wednesday, temperatures will dip again heading into the weekend

June has been two degrees colder than normal as recorded between June 1-17, according to Environment Canada.

First Avenue pharmacy permit on hold pending hearing

A public hearing happens June 25 on a proposed pharmacy which would be located on First Avenue

Francis Xavier has been helming the Mission Folk Music Festival for 25 years.

A quarter century of excellent music

Early bird Folk Festival weekend passes available until June 20

Francis Xavier has been helming the Mission Folk Music Festival for 25 years.
ESR students Aisha (left) and Paige reach across to Pleasant View residents Gertrude, Jan, and Jean. The class was preparing a “bridge” which the other ballerinas would then dance under.

Dancing bonds elders, children

The intergenerational dance class project was done with students from ESR and seniors at Pleasant View

ESR students Aisha (left) and Paige reach across to Pleasant View residents Gertrude, Jan, and Jean. The class was preparing a “bridge” which the other ballerinas would then dance under.

Mission RCMP run for a special cause

The Law Enforcement Torch Run goes across B.C. to promote awareness and raise funds for the Special Olympics

Mission's RCMP costs higher than expected

Mission’s RCMP costs higher than expected

Integrated team cost-splitting formula differing from initial estimates

Mission's RCMP costs higher than expected

Few changes as Mission municipal grants handed out

The district awarded $58,400 in grants compared to $153,767 in requests

Activity centre handed over to Mission seniors’ group

The MSCA is searching for a site for a permanent seniors' centre

Glen Robertson with his wife Marilyn Macdonald at the UFV Rivers Dining Room grand opening in Chilliwack on Feb. 15.

Glen Robertson ends 25-year career with district

Robertson has been at the helm of Mission for more than two decades

Glen Robertson with his wife Marilyn Macdonald at the UFV Rivers Dining Room grand opening in Chilliwack on Feb. 15.
Angela Marks is vying for top spot in the ITM Model competition.

Haztic secondary model in competition finals

Angela Marks, 16, wants to win a chance to go to China as a top model

Angela Marks is vying for top spot in the ITM Model competition.
Wee Chippies owner Stu Harvey is moving on after selling the eatery to a Pitt Meadows fish and chips company.

Long-time fish and chips restaurant sold

The Wee Chippies has been a landmark in Mission since 1987.

Wee Chippies owner Stu Harvey is moving on after selling the eatery to a Pitt Meadows fish and chips company.

Mission historical society refused grant in aid

The local society is facing a difficult future as it tries to overcome a funding shortfall

Police investigators place pylons to mark where the driver went off the road into the ditch.

Driver of fatal accident identified

A single occupant vehicle went off the road at Dewdney Trunk Road and Welch Avenue

Police investigators place pylons to mark where the driver went off the road into the ditch.
Commercial trucks will continue to be permitted to use First Avenue.

Downtown Mission speed limit drops to 30 km/h

No specific timeline on when the speed change will take effect

Commercial trucks will continue to be permitted to use First Avenue.
The Mission Art Gallery “Young Voices” show has displays of photos, murals and collages from high school students running until June 9.

Young Voices speak at the art gallery

Dozens of student art pieces will be displayed at the Mission Art Gallery until June 9.

The Mission Art Gallery “Young Voices” show has displays of photos, murals and collages from high school students running until June 9.