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A truck collided with the No. 3 Road overpass on Highway 1 in Abbotsford on Monday morning and shut down traffic westbound on Highway 1 and on the No. 3 Road overpass. /Abbotsford Police Photo

UPDATE: Two overpass collisions lead to Highway 1 closures near Abbotsford and Langley

Highway 1 was closed westbound at both No. 3 Road and 264th Street after Monday morning incidents

Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford (Abbotsford News file photo)

Police investigate after inmate assaulted at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford

Correctional Service Canada says assailants have been identified from incident on May 18

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Winner of the Lanka Jewels Mother’s Day colouring contest announced

Contest sponsored by the Mission Record and the Abbotsford News

  • May 13, 2023
Lacey Construction was honoured as Community Champion in the Builders Code Champion Awards last month. / Submitted Photo

Lacey Construction named Community Champion at Builders Code Awards

Mission company also took home Best Custom Builder of the Year, and Best Renovator of the Year

Lacey Construction was honoured as Community Champion in the Builders Code Champion Awards last month. / Submitted Photo
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Mission Downtown Business Association names new executive director

Karley Holley brings experience and entrepreneurial spirit to the position

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Lanka Jewels and Cameron James Men’s Wear are hosting their first ever “Local Bridal Show” this weekend at The Junction Mall in Mission with information, personalized service, food, drinks, and giveaways. /Bob Friesen Photo

Mission businesses partner for new ‘Local Bridal Show’

The event lasts until Sunday evening at Lanka Jewels and Cameron James Men’s Wear in Mission

Lanka Jewels and Cameron James Men’s Wear are hosting their first ever “Local Bridal Show” this weekend at The Junction Mall in Mission with information, personalized service, food, drinks, and giveaways. /Bob Friesen Photo
Mission Mayor Paul Horn (left) swears in the newly elected Chamber board members and executive during the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce AGM on Thursday (March 9). / Kevin Mills Photo

Mission Chamber elects new board members

Executive, board members sworn in at Annual General Meeting

Mission Mayor Paul Horn (left) swears in the newly elected Chamber board members and executive during the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce AGM on Thursday (March 9). / Kevin Mills Photo
The City of Chilliwack announced on Feb. 8, 2023 that Red Bull is building a manufacturing facility in Chilliwack in 2024. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Red Bull chooses Chilliwack site to build new facility next year

New location on Brannick Place in Chilliwack will become part of Red Bull’s North American expansion

The City of Chilliwack announced on Feb. 8, 2023 that Red Bull is building a manufacturing facility in Chilliwack in 2024. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
Miriam Bozman has been named the new Executive Director of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, effective Feb. 21, 2023. / Submitted Photo

Mission Chamber names new executive director

Miriam Bozman, who was with the Downtowm Business Association, is now part of the chamber

Miriam Bozman has been named the new Executive Director of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, effective Feb. 21, 2023. / Submitted Photo
Trevor Linden holds two-year-old Presley Webb as mom Kristy Webb takes a photo on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Linden was in Chilliwack that day meeting locals at a pre-registration event for the newest Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness location at Cottonwood Centre. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

‘This will be a flagship location for us’: Trevor Linden in Chilliwack promoting newest Club16 gym

Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness will be located in Cottonwood Centre, set to open in June

Trevor Linden holds two-year-old Presley Webb as mom Kristy Webb takes a photo on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Linden was in Chilliwack that day meeting locals at a pre-registration event for the newest Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness location at Cottonwood Centre. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Western Fire Containers in Mission repurposes and manufactures shipping containers for wholesale and retail customers. /Submitted Photo

Western Fire Containers hopes to make Mission its permanent home

The Mission business that builds and repurposes containers is growing and looking for a new location

Western Fire Containers in Mission repurposes and manufactures shipping containers for wholesale and retail customers. /Submitted Photo
Tuesday’s snowstorm has impacted small businesses in Mission that rely on holiday shopping to stay afloat. (Dec, 21, 2022) /Submitted photo

Snow slows holiday business at Mission stores

The heavy snow and poor driving conditions impacted the usual Christmas shopping spike

Tuesday’s snowstorm has impacted small businesses in Mission that rely on holiday shopping to stay afloat. (Dec, 21, 2022) /Submitted photo
The 2019 Vancouver International Auto Show took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and attracted more than 100,000 people from all across B.C. (Langley Advance Times files)
The 2019 Vancouver International Auto Show took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and attracted more than 100,000 people from all across B.C. (Langley Advance Times files)
Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile  pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell
Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile  pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell
President and CEO of Vicinity Motor Corp., William Trainer, speaks to the crowd gathered at Pioneer Auto Group in Maple Ridge for the launch of the VMC 1200. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

VIDEO: Launch of first fully electric commercial truck in Maple Ridge

Pioneer Auto Group is currently the sole distributer across BC, with eyes set on Canada

President and CEO of Vicinity Motor Corp., William Trainer, speaks to the crowd gathered at Pioneer Auto Group in Maple Ridge for the launch of the VMC 1200. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)
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Mission Record receives two honours from Canadian Community Newspaper Awards

Editor Kevin Mills, former reporter Patrick Penner earn second, third place awards

  • Nov 24, 2022
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PHOTOS: Downtown Mission is ready for the holiday season

Downtown Business Association holds annual Customer Appreciation Night

/ Photo by Bob Friesen
Mission Downtown Business Association President Jonathan Fowler, announces this year's newly elected board members during the group's AGM on July 27.  /  Kevin Mills Photo
Mission Downtown Business Association President Jonathan Fowler, announces this year's newly elected board members during the group's AGM on July 27.  /  Kevin Mills Photo
People look at industrial equipment during the Ritchie Bros. auction in Nisku, Alta., Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. says its revenues rose in the first quarter compared with a year ago even though the company is struggling to secure used equipment to sell. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan

B.C.’s biggest ever auction held in Chilliwack brought in $35 million in sales

Ritchie Bros. equipment auction in late May attracted more than 6,500 bidders from 34 countries

People look at industrial equipment during the Ritchie Bros. auction in Nisku, Alta., Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. says its revenues rose in the first quarter compared with a year ago even though the company is struggling to secure used equipment to sell. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan
Erik Lacey said the award was made possible thanks to the local team, trades, suppliers and most importantly the clients. / Submitted Photo

Mission’s Lacey Constructions wins third consecutive Custom Home Builder of the Year Award

The CHBA Fraser Valley Housing Awards of Excellence took place April 23

  • May 5, 2022
Erik Lacey said the award was made possible thanks to the local team, trades, suppliers and most importantly the clients. / Submitted Photo