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Mission pawn shop owner wants District of Mission to let him relocate

Asks why Mission bylaw is restricting an essential service during COVID-19 pandemic

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Inside the Mission RCMP: COMPSTAT – Sharing vital information

Part Two of a five-part series on the Mission RCMP detachment

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INSIDE THE MISSION RCMP: A constant cycle of information

Part one in a five-part series on the Mission RCMP detachment

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Mission Search and Rescue and BC Ambulance Services are trying to attend to a small plane crash at Stave Lake in Mission. Two people are reported to be injured. (File Photo)

UPDATE: One person dead, one injured after plane crashes at Stave Lake

Mission RCMP say a 21-year-old woman injured while a 66-year-old woman has been killed

Mission Search and Rescue and BC Ambulance Services are trying to attend to a small plane crash at Stave Lake in Mission. Two people are reported to be injured. (File Photo)
The water park at the Mission Leisure Centre is closed after several children suffered swollen eyes, lips and even burns on Tuesday afternoon. The park is now being cleaned and Mission RCMP are investigating. / Kevin Mills Photo

UPDATED: Mission spray park closed after children suffer swollen eyes, burns

Mission RCMP are investigating incident that injured several children

The water park at the Mission Leisure Centre is closed after several children suffered swollen eyes, lips and even burns on Tuesday afternoon. The park is now being cleaned and Mission RCMP are investigating. / Kevin Mills Photo
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Three locations approved for Mission cannabis stores

Council gives its support to three of five applications

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Protesters have gathered in front of Mission city hall every time the asphalt issue came up for debate. On Monday, council approved a request to amend a land use contract that will allow a new asphalt plant to open. / Kevin Mills Photo

Asphalt plant can soon begin operations in Steelhead

Council votes 4-3 to permit amendment to Land Use Contract, notes legal implications

Protesters have gathered in front of Mission city hall every time the asphalt issue came up for debate. On Monday, council approved a request to amend a land use contract that will allow a new asphalt plant to open. / Kevin Mills Photo
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Flood fears ease as Fraser River water levels begin to lower

Mission's CAO says water level never rose above six metre mark

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Proposed division of the 60 acres of undeveloped Crown lands. Image from Mission council minutes.

Historic land-transfer agreement in works between District of Mission, First Nations, province

60 acres of undeveloped Crown along Fraser River could change hands

Proposed division of the 60 acres of undeveloped Crown lands. Image from Mission council minutes.
Council has denied an application for a temporary Use permit that would allow an asphalt plant in the Steelhead area.

Asphalt plant TUP application denied by Mission council

A close 4-3 vote defeated the idea, but the controversial issue likely isn't over

Council has denied an application for a temporary Use permit that would allow an asphalt plant in the Steelhead area.
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Rallying For Diversity event set for June 27 in Mission

Organizer Ken Herar says rally is to support diversity in a positive way

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The emergency room at Mission Memorial Hospital is still open for urgent and emergent care. However, the rest of the hospital is closed to the public due to a COVID-19 outbreak. / File Photo

Five cases of COVID-19 linked to Mission Memorial Hospital

No staff known to be infected, all patients to be tested

The emergency room at Mission Memorial Hospital is still open for urgent and emergent care. However, the rest of the hospital is closed to the public due to a COVID-19 outbreak. / File Photo
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Asphalt debate heating up again

No decision expected from council until at least July 6

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The annual Hike For Hospice (above) and the Ride For Hospice are both being transformed into virtual events because of the need for social distancing. / File Photo

Virtual fundraisers planned for Mission Hospice Society

A lack of funding, due to ramifications of COVID, is hurting non-profit organizations

The annual Hike For Hospice (above) and the Ride For Hospice are both being transformed into virtual events because of the need for social distancing. / File Photo
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No support for tax relief grant report

Mission Coun. Jag Gill presented the motion, but could not get a seconder

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Five Mission cannabis shops pondered by council

Public to provide input on three proposals on First Ave, two more on Lougheed Highway

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According to a report to council, Mission needs to build more housing every year just to keep its “head above water.” / File Photo

More housing options needed in Mission to fill gaps

New report indicates 298 units a year have to be built just to keep up

According to a report to council, Mission needs to build more housing every year just to keep its “head above water.” / File Photo
According to District of Mission staff, a projected loss of more than $2 million in revenue from May to December of 2020 can be expected due to the impacts of COVID-19. / File Photo

Mission could lose $2 million in revenue

COVID-19 having a big financial impact on residents and the district

According to District of Mission staff, a projected loss of more than $2 million in revenue from May to December of 2020 can be expected due to the impacts of COVID-19. / File Photo
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Mission senior honours fallen Snowbird

Bruce Smith, 78, decorated his car with various pieces of military memorabilia to raise awareness

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Violent crime, drug possession, property crime all down in Mission in 2020

Mission RCMP present crime stats to council

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