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The toppling of two trees into the Fraser River has led to substantial erosion near the Matsqui Dike. City of Abbotsford image and map

After trees topple into Fraser River, erosion damage may cost Abbotsford taxpayers $131,000

Erosion damaged part of a trail and threatens nearby Matsqui Dike

The toppling of two trees into the Fraser River has led to substantial erosion near the Matsqui Dike. City of Abbotsford image and map
Ninety-four new COVID-19 cases were detected among Abbotsford residents last month.

INTERACTIVE: Monthly COVID-19 cases jump in Chilliwack, dip below 100 in Abbotsford

Ninety-four new COVID-19 cases were detected among Abbotsford residents in September.

Ninety-four new COVID-19 cases were detected among Abbotsford residents last month.
An Abbotsford ‘lifestyle club’ has held several events since August, including a ‘MASK-erade’ event. Pixabay photo

Nightclubs are banned, but an Abbotsford sex club is open during COVID-19

'Lifestyle club' says its pandemic precautions keep participants safe

An Abbotsford ‘lifestyle club’ has held several events since August, including a ‘MASK-erade’ event. Pixabay photo
The BC Conservative and Wexit parties are fielding candidates in the Boundary-Similkameen in Oct. 24's election.

Abbotsford West candidates spar on Highway 1, light rail, housing and snap election

NDP's Rai declines to defend his party's decision to trigger a snap election

The BC Conservative and Wexit parties are fielding candidates in the Boundary-Similkameen in Oct. 24's election.
The Abbotsford school district says arranging classes this year was a stiff challenge for staff

Many parents changed minds about enrolling kids in Abbotsford’s transition schooling program

District says conversations changed many minds, but some parents blame transition program structure

The Abbotsford school district says arranging classes this year was a stiff challenge for staff
A proposed 879-unit development on South Fraser Way goes to council for its input Monday.

Huge 879-unit central Abbotsford seniors development to go to public hearing

First stage would see building of 300 apartments for seniors, to be managed by Menno Place operators

A proposed 879-unit development on South Fraser Way goes to council for its input Monday.
The City of Abbotsford is planning on building new bathrooms in several city parks, including Berry Park. Google Street View image

Several Abbotsford parks set for new bathrooms; vandals help drive price tags above $500k

City of Abbotsford asking feds and province for money to speed up shelter and washroom park plans

The City of Abbotsford is planning on building new bathrooms in several city parks, including Berry Park. Google Street View image
Voters will head to the polls in late October for British Columbia's provincial election.

Final candidate list for Abbotsford-Mission riding revealed

Fourteen candidates are running in the three local Abbotsford-area seats

Voters will head to the polls in late October for British Columbia's provincial election.
An application has been submitted to build a small grocery store at the site of the Rail District Collective, on West Railway Street in Abbotsford's historic downtown. The area doesn't currently have any grocery stores.

Small grocery store planned for Abbotsford’s historic downtown

Local Food Supply Co. would operate out of Rail District building on West Railway Street

An application has been submitted to build a small grocery store at the site of the Rail District Collective, on West Railway Street in Abbotsford's historic downtown. The area doesn't currently have any grocery stores.
Although some voters noted that there were no lineups for at least two voting stations, there was a steady stream of people exercising their most fundamental democratic rights in this year's general voting day for the local election in Abbotsford.

Voting by mail will be possible in next Abbotsford municipal election

Council confirms changes to make voting easier in 2022 – or 2021, if a by-election takes place

Although some voters noted that there were no lineups for at least two voting stations, there was a steady stream of people exercising their most fundamental democratic rights in this year's general voting day for the local election in Abbotsford.
B.C.'s hospitals are operating at 76 per cent capacity as of Sept. 28, 2020.

B.C.’s hospitals still have thousands of empty beds in case of COVID surge

Interior Health at 94 per cent capacity; Fraser Health at 64 per cent

B.C.'s hospitals are operating at 76 per cent capacity as of Sept. 28, 2020.
B.C.'s hospitals are operating at 76 per cent capacity as of Sept. 28, 2020.

B.C.’s hospitals still have thousands of empty beds in case of COVID surge

Interior Health at 94 per cent capacity; Fraser Health at 64 per cent

B.C.'s hospitals are operating at 76 per cent capacity as of Sept. 28, 2020.
Candidate nominations for the upcoming provincial election closed Friday (Oct. 2).

Virtual Abbotsford all-candidates meetings set for next week

Events will be recorded and viewable online

Candidate nominations for the upcoming provincial election closed Friday (Oct. 2).
Abbotsford’s classes were among the most-crowded in the region last year, provincial data show.

Abbotsford had B.C.’s most-crowded Grade 4-7 classrooms last year

District was only one in Fraser Health to ask for cohort expansion

Abbotsford’s classes were among the most-crowded in the region last year, provincial data show.
The City of Abbotsford is considering asking the Agricultural Land Commission to exclude two blocks of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, including land in Bradner.

New industrial growth plan should still include conversion of farmland, Abbotsford mayor says

Province denied city's 2018 request to exclude lands from the Agriculture Land Reserve

The City of Abbotsford is considering asking the Agricultural Land Commission to exclude two blocks of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, including land in Bradner.
Chart: Tyler Olsen

Abbotsford has a COVID-19 rate 10 times higher than Chilliwack

Abbotsford has been much harder hit by COVID-19 than its neighbour to the east

Chart: Tyler Olsen
Clayburn middle school

60 middle school students in one Abbotsford classroom? It’s true, stunned parent is told

Parent says she was in disbelief when her son told her he was in a class with 60 other kids

Clayburn middle school
Heavy rain is expected this week.

Heavy rain, strong winds may bring power outages and localized flooding to Fraser Valley this week

Environment Canada issues first storm warning of the fall

Heavy rain is expected this week.
King Traditional elementary school.

Abbotsford parents upset as district gets cohort exemption to maximize class sizes at elementary school

Classes and cohorts shuffled after division eliminated at King Traditional elementary school

King Traditional elementary school.
Canuck Empire Brewing plans to open a microbrewery across from Abbotsford Centre and the University of the Fraser Valley. Images via City of Abbotsford staff report

Craft brewery near Abbotsford Centre gets OK from council

No objections to Canuck Empire Brewery's plans for site near University of the Fraser Valley

Canuck Empire Brewing plans to open a microbrewery across from Abbotsford Centre and the University of the Fraser Valley. Images via City of Abbotsford staff report