Tyler Olsen

Abbotsford is considering raising development charges for new construction. (File photo)

Abbotsford considers hiking development fees for new houses – and schools and churches

City considers hiking development cost charges on new institutional and agriculture buildings

Abbotsford is considering raising development charges for new construction. (File photo)
Tyler Olsen

COLUMN: We don’t need an election. But it’s 2020, so we’ll probably get one anyways.

There are only selfish reasons for the NDP to trigger an election this fall

Tyler Olsen
Saturday's Air Quality Health Index at 8 a.m.

Say ‘Hi’ to the mountains (and rain): The smoke is gone from the Fraser Valley, for now

Saturday's Fraser Valley air quality forecast at 'moderate risk,' but morning showers leave skies clear

Saturday's Air Quality Health Index at 8 a.m.
The number of COVID cases outside of Metro Vancouver has only risen slowly in recent months.

CHARTS: Beyond Metro Vancouver, COVID-19 cases in B.C. haven’t increased much recently

COVID-19 case counts outside of Metro Vancouver have been level since July

The number of COVID cases outside of Metro Vancouver has only risen slowly in recent months.
An Alaska man has been charged with smuggling guns into Canada.

Machine pistol among 14 firearms seized from Alaska man at Abbotsford border crossing

Corey Scott Kettering faces charges of smuggling and prohibited firearm possession

An Alaska man has been charged with smuggling guns into Canada.
A new school will be built adjacent to Eagle Mountain Park.

Eagle Mountain Park will remain open to public during weekdays after new school is built, city says

City had previously suggested residents would be barred from Abbotsford park during school hours

A new school will be built adjacent to Eagle Mountain Park.
A new school will be built adjacent to Eagle Mountain Park. Plans are to allow students to use the park during school days, restricting access for other users. City of Abbotsford image

Access may be limited to popular Abbotsford park once new school is built

Locals unhappy after being told they won't be able to use Eagle Mountain Park while school is in

A new school will be built adjacent to Eagle Mountain Park. Plans are to allow students to use the park during school days, restricting access for other users. City of Abbotsford image
Marshall Road and McCallum Junction shopping centre were closed after a police incident in central Abbotsford on Friday afternoon (Sept. 11). (Tyler Olsen/Abbotsford News)

Charges laid in Abbotsford incident that ended with police shooting suspect

Man shot by police is expected to survive, officer released from hospital

Marshall Road and McCallum Junction shopping centre were closed after a police incident in central Abbotsford on Friday afternoon (Sept. 11). (Tyler Olsen/Abbotsford News)
Stricter rules and more tree-planting is needed to reinvigorate Abbotsford’s urban forest, council will hear Monday. (Tyler Olsen/Abbotsford News)

Nothing stops Abbotsford homeowners from axing large, healthy trees. That may soon change.

New tree bylaw may restrict cutting of trees larger than 50 centimetres in diameter.

Stricter rules and more tree-planting is needed to reinvigorate Abbotsford’s urban forest, council will hear Monday. (Tyler Olsen/Abbotsford News)
Fine particulate matter in Abbotsford hit 175 microns per cubic metre at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Normally, it's around 5 microns per cubic metre.

Smoke in Abbotsford hits new peak Sunday afternoon; particulate matter 7 times healthy limit

Air quality advisories in place, but smoke expected to ease soon

Fine particulate matter in Abbotsford hit 175 microns per cubic metre at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Normally, it's around 5 microns per cubic metre.
Smoke from wildfires in California and Oregon has prompted air quality advisories in B.C.

UPDATED PHOTO: Satellite imagery shows spread of wildfire smoke across B.C.

The smoke has prompted air-quality advisories in many areas.

Smoke from wildfires in California and Oregon has prompted air quality advisories in B.C.
The builder of a new home was told that they couldn’t build two secondary suites. Nevertheless, they did so, resulting in the city placing a notice on title on the house. City of Abbotsford images

City looks for remedies after million-dollar Abbotsford home was illegally built

Deconstruction of suite one possible solution as councillor warns inaction would lead to 'wild west'

The builder of a new home was told that they couldn’t build two secondary suites. Nevertheless, they did so, resulting in the city placing a notice on title on the house. City of Abbotsford images
Smoke from wildfires in California and Oregon has prompted air quality advisories in B.C.

PHOTO: Satellite imagery shows origin of wildfire smoke

The smoke has prompted air-quality advisories in many areas.

Smoke from wildfires in California and Oregon has prompted air quality advisories in B.C.
A new driver in Abbotsford was busted by police going 113 km/h in a school zone. Abbotsford Police photo

New driver in Abbotsford caught going 113 km/h in a school zone

Car impounded; driver handed a $483 fine

A new driver in Abbotsford was busted by police going 113 km/h in a school zone. Abbotsford Police photo
Marshall Road and McCallum Junction shopping centre was closed after a police incident in central Abbotsford. (Tyler Olsen/Abbotsford News)

UPDATE: Officer shoots suspect after being pepper-sprayed in Abbotsford

Officer and suspect taken to hospital after incident at Cabela's Friday afternoon

Marshall Road and McCallum Junction shopping centre was closed after a police incident in central Abbotsford. (Tyler Olsen/Abbotsford News)
Lindsey Byrnes was angered after young woman in a mental health crisis who sought help at Abbotsford Regional Hospital was discharged just three hours after entering the facility.

Anger and questions after teen in mental health crisis discharged at 3 a.m. from Abbotsford hospital

'Had I not heard the phone ring and woken up at 3 a.m., then what?'

Lindsey Byrnes was angered after young woman in a mental health crisis who sought help at Abbotsford Regional Hospital was discharged just three hours after entering the facility.
Two central Abbotsford roads will get new sidewalks this year. Google Street View images

New sidewalks set for two Abbotsford roads

One project will link local elementary school to existing sidewalk

Two central Abbotsford roads will get new sidewalks this year. Google Street View images
The Fraser Valley real estate market is now a sellers market, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.

Sellers’ market: Housing prices continue to rise in Abbotsford and Mission

Value of a typical house in central Fraser Valley has increased by $50,000 since start of year

The Fraser Valley real estate market is now a sellers market, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.
A proposed four-storey apartment building in Abbotsford could house up to 104 farmworkers.

Abbotsford greenhouse grower looks to build apartment building to house up to 104 farmworkers

'Innovative' proposal set for a public hearing later this month

A proposed four-storey apartment building in Abbotsford could house up to 104 farmworkers.
Canuck Empire Brewing plans to open a microbrewery across from Abbotsford Centre and the University of the Fraser Valley.

Craft brewery plans to open across from Abbotsford Centre

Canuck Empire Brewing seeking a lounge endorsement to allow it to sell multiple beers to patrons

Canuck Empire Brewing plans to open a microbrewery across from Abbotsford Centre and the University of the Fraser Valley.