Mission City Record – Mission News

Small fire at Abbotsford church was a case of mischief, not arson

The Central Heights church in Abbotsford was the target of mischief on Wednesday night, but the act was initially suspected to be arson. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News file)

Abbotsford Police gathered more evidence and concluded there is no threat to the community

by Jessica Peters
10h ago

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Helicopters fly past the Tremont Creek wildfire as it burns on the mountains above Ashcroft, B.C., on Friday, July 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. says expanding emergency alert for wildfires is a priority, but no timeline set
- updated 16h ago
Fraser Valley Bandits nearing a sell-out for Sunday’s home game
- 10h ago
Unapproved words removed from downtown Abbotsford mural
- updated 10h ago
Abbotsford Airshow cancels fireworks displays due to fires burning throughout B.C.
- updated 13h ago
‘Aquaman’s’ Jason Momoa resurfacing in Canada for sequel
- 13h ago

This Jan. 6, 2019, file photo shows Arizona Coyotes defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

Canucks send No. 9 pick to Coyotes, receive Ekman-Larsson, Garland in blockbuster deal

by The Canadian Press

updated 9h ago

Okanagan Corrections Centre. (Phil McLachlan - Western News)

Some inmates evacuated from Okanagan Correctional Centre due to Nk’Mip wildfire

by Jen Zielinski

11h ago

What’s in a name? Cointreau maker sues Canopy Growth over similar-sounding drink

Cannabis 19+

True Tranquility: Exploring legendary Haida Gwaii

West Coast Traveller

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry visits the Interior Health region in late June, 2021 to say thank you to health care workers. (Penticton Western News)

B.C.’s COVID-19 spread rises, 112 more cases confirmed Friday

by Tom Fletcher

updated 12h ago

Garibaldi Lake Provincial Park, near Whistler, by Jennifer Mets. Amateur Photographer of the Year entry.

Wildfire crew looking for newly started fire finds B.C. hiker missing for 2 weeks

by The Canadian Press

13h ago

Cultus Lake Water Park is among the attractions receiving COVID-19 recovering funds in B.C. (Black Press files)

B.C. COVID-19 fund supports 83 tourist attractions, bus companies

by Tom Fletcher

updated 14h ago

Investigators hunt for evidence in aftermath of July 19 Whalley church fire. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Surrey RCMP recover surveillance equipment from burned Coptic church

by Tom Zytaruk

15h ago

‘A light at the end of the tunnel’: Canadians hug loved ones in post-vaccine reunions

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holds a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Singh says government must regulate online hate

A woman screams in frustration at Campbell River RCMP members during the procession. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Family of slain Indigenous man confront RCMP in Campbell River

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket sits on a spaceport launch pad near Van Horn, Texas, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The rocket that is scheduled to launch later this morning will carry passengers Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and space tourism company Blue Origin, his brother Mark Bezos, Oliver Daemen and Wally Funk. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jeff Bezos alongside youngest, oldest 2 people to ever reach edge of space

Smoke makes July Mountain fire size difficult to estimate

Fire has been burning south of Merritt for 10 days

by Adam Louis

updated 14h ago

Richmond Drive area CN Rail tracks where a crossing is in place with wooden ties that have been the site of small fires in the past. (Jessica Peters/ Hope Standard)

Hope resident calls out concerns over wooden railway ties on CN track

Several fires along Richmond Drive section of tracks through town, she says

by Jessica Peters

Abbotsford Canucks schedule released

Friday night will be hockey night in Abbotsford this season

by Ben Lypka

16h ago

Athletes from Canada walk during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Athletes from Canada walk during the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Olympic Roundup: Small, enthusiastic contingent represents Canada at opening ceremony

The Canadians waved to their fellow athletes already gathered on the stadium floor, and the few people in the stands

by The Canadian Press

17h ago

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