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Cummings cancels concert

Cummings cancels concert

Fans were already in their seats at Mission's Clarke Theatre when the announcement occurred.
Local government auditor feud intensifies

Local government auditor feud intensifies

AGLG Basia Ruta rejects appointment of former deputy finance minister Chris Trumpy to review her performance
Abbotsford-Mission unemployment rate nears five-year low

Abbotsford-Mission unemployment rate nears five-year low

Rate dips below six per cent for first time in nearly five years, but labour force lags behind population growth
Public provides input on proposed 2015 budget

Public provides input on proposed 2015 budget

A small crowd of about 25 people attend Mission's budget meeting on Tuesday night.
No more cuts to BC Ferries routes, subsidy

No more cuts to BC Ferries routes, subsidy

Subsidy was increased to $180 million a year when route cutting began, Ottawa asked to pitch in more
Ferry fare hikes to be capped at 1.9 per cent

Ferry fare hikes to be capped at 1.9 per cent

Route reductions, cheaper fuel and more tourists expected to hold fare hikes to around inflation until 2020
Highway 1 widening from Langley to Abbotsford pledged

Highway 1 widening from Langley to Abbotsford pledged

Freeway expansion, interchange upgrades among Lower Mainland pledges, along with repeated promise of bridge to replace Massey Tunnel
Bridges, blacktop in B.C. transportation plan

Bridges, blacktop in B.C. transportation plan

10-year program includes trucking strategy and provincial cost sharing for community airports and bike lanes
New artificial turf field expected in 2016

New artificial turf field expected in 2016

The location for the new field has not yet been identified, but this week, Mission released a work plan and time line for the project.
High court to decide right to pot cookies

High court to decide right to pot cookies

Lawyers to argue for medical marijuana users' access to cannabis edibles and extracts, not just dried bud