Tyler Olsen

Dave Kandal the former mayor of Matsqui died last week.

Former Matsqui Mayor Dave Kandal dies

Kandal was key in the amalgamation of District of Matsqui and District of Abbotsford

Dave Kandal the former mayor of Matsqui died last week.
The Salton Road pedestrian and cycling bridge, which opened last year, is one of many new public facilities to include public pieces of art.Abbotsford News file photo

Panels to decide on public art in Abbotsford

Staff say 2011 policy lacked transparency in selection process

The Salton Road pedestrian and cycling bridge, which opened last year, is one of many new public facilities to include public pieces of art.Abbotsford News file photo

59 COVID-19 cases now tied to Abbotsford blueberry packing plant

28 new cases tied to Abbotsford fruit-packing facility

Of seven proposals that proceeded to a hearing, council will choose four operators to be allowed to open to sell recreational cannabis in Abbotsford. (City of Abbotsford image)

Cannabis shop proponents make pitches to Abbotsford council

City limiting number of initial cannabis retail outlets to four

Of seven proposals that proceeded to a hearing, council will choose four operators to be allowed to open to sell recreational cannabis in Abbotsford. (City of Abbotsford image)
Vandals have damaged swing sets in playgrounds in Abbotsford five times since May. Abbotsford Police photo

Vandals targeting Abbotsford swing sets

Swings in playgrounds around central Abbotsford have been damaged on five occasions

Vandals have damaged swing sets in playgrounds in Abbotsford five times since May. Abbotsford Police photo
Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner in Vancouver, B.C. (OPCC photo)

Mexican consulate wants answers after ‘assault’ on farmworker by police officers in Abbotsford

Consulate says farmworker injured after being punched & kicked by officer and attacked by police dog

Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner in Vancouver, B.C. (OPCC photo)
Police seized nearly 200 kilograms of methamphetamine Sunday after a pair of men allegedly crossed the U.S.-Canada border illegally with an ATV and a trailer in Abbotsford.

Police seize nearly 200 kg of meth near U.S. border in Abbotsford

Police say meth seizure is likely one of the largest in Canadian history

Police seized nearly 200 kilograms of methamphetamine Sunday after a pair of men allegedly crossed the U.S.-Canada border illegally with an ATV and a trailer in Abbotsford.
A woman holds a sign reading “Hold Police Accountable” near police officers watching as thousands of people gather for a peaceful demonstration in support of George Floyd and Regis Korchinski-Paquet and protest against racism, injustice and police brutality, in Vancouver, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Black, Indigenous people report misconduct by B.C.’s municipal police forces twice as often as others

Black, Indigenous and Middle Eastern people filed 20 per cent of all complaints with the OPCC

A woman holds a sign reading “Hold Police Accountable” near police officers watching as thousands of people gather for a peaceful demonstration in support of George Floyd and Regis Korchinski-Paquet and protest against racism, injustice and police brutality, in Vancouver, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
An application has been submitted to the City of Abbotsford to create a brewery and tasting room on Laurel Street in Abbotsford's historic downtown.

Chilliwack brewery eyes downtown Abbotsford location

Old Yale Brewing wants to operate a brewery and tasting room in Abbotsford's historic downtown

An application has been submitted to the City of Abbotsford to create a brewery and tasting room on Laurel Street in Abbotsford's historic downtown.
The city will hold a hearing Monday to gather input on seven proposed cannabis retail outlets. (Black Press Media files)

Council hearing into these seven proposed Abbotsford cannabis shops set for Monday

Council will choose a maximum of four proposed locations to be permitted to sell cannabis

The city will hold a hearing Monday to gather input on seven proposed cannabis retail outlets. (Black Press Media files)
The IIO B.C. is seeking witnesses after woman complained her leg was injured by Nanaimo RCMP officers while she was being apprehended in mid March. (File Photo)

Police watchdog investigating after Abbotsford man seriously injured during arrest

Abbotsford police used 'less lethal firearm' and dog in arrest of man believed to have gun

The IIO B.C. is seeking witnesses after woman complained her leg was injured by Nanaimo RCMP officers while she was being apprehended in mid March. (File Photo)
The Supreme Court has ruled that Abbotsford needs a new French-language school and that Chilliwack’s currently doesn’t meet the needs of its students.Jessica Peters/Black Press

Supreme Court orders new French-language school for Abbotsford, improved one for Chilliwack

A French-only elementary school must be built in Abbotsford, court ordered in landmark ruling

The Supreme Court has ruled that Abbotsford needs a new French-language school and that Chilliwack’s currently doesn’t meet the needs of its students.Jessica Peters/Black Press
A new apartment has been proposed for the intersection of Eleanor Avenue and Marshall Road.

Marshall Road upgrades eyed after apartment approved

City staff counted 44 U-turns in one day on side street near proposed development

A new apartment has been proposed for the intersection of Eleanor Avenue and Marshall Road.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-NIAID-RML via AP

Outbreak at Abbotsford care home declared over

Nine cases had been linked to the site, with one death

THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-NIAID-RML via AP
The Abbotsford school district will cut teaching positions if hundreds of international students don’t enrol in the fall.

Expected decline in international students set to trigger teacher cuts in Abbotsford

District expects more than 270 fewer international students because of COVID-19

The Abbotsford school district will cut teaching positions if hundreds of international students don’t enrol in the fall.
The Fraser East health region – which includes Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission and Hope – has become B.C.’s nexus for COVID-19 transmission.

Fraser East health region has become B.C.’s COVID-19 hotspot

Region that includes Chilliwack and Abbotsford saw more than one-third of new cases in mid-June

The Fraser East health region – which includes Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission and Hope – has become B.C.’s nexus for COVID-19 transmission.
The City of Abbotsford has completed the purchases of a block of properties at the north east corner of the civic precinct.

Abbotsford completes purchase of 10 properties near civic precinct

No immediate plans, but purchases allow precinct to grow in future, mayor says

The City of Abbotsford has completed the purchases of a block of properties at the north east corner of the civic precinct.
Hoon Park’s new adventure playground has opened. City of Abbotsford image

New Hoon Park nature playground, Willband Creek connection trail now open

Willband Creek Park trails get better connection to Trans Canada Trail and Discovery Trail

Hoon Park’s new adventure playground has opened. City of Abbotsford image
Cannabis buds lay along a drying rack at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. (Tijana Martin/Canadian Press)

Half the pot-shop applications in Abbotsford will be rejected

Staff reviewing applications before council whittles number down to four

Cannabis buds lay along a drying rack at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. (Tijana Martin/Canadian Press)
Abbotsford council adopted a new affordable housing strategy in May.

New Abbotsford housing strategy eyes cash from developers

Newly adopted affordable housing strategy would create new fund to support projects

Abbotsford council adopted a new affordable housing strategy in May.