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Abbotsford Police Const. Zach Parker (left) and Const. Russell Alleman check on an occupant of the Lonzo Road encampment on Thursday, May 4. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

‘It’s the Wild West in there’: Abbotsford homeless camp causes health and safety concerns

City bylaws don’t apply on ministry-owned Lonzo Road property

 

Ongoing repairs to the Sumas Dike are included among Abbotsford flood-recovery projects that are receiving $5.28 million in funding from the province. Meanwhile, the multi-government Sumas River Flood Mitigation Collaborative Framework was signed by the various partners on Friday (April 27). (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford, Chilliwack, First Nations and province sign flood-mitigation framework

More than $8.5M designated for pump-station upgrades and infrastructure repairs

 

Video shot by a citizen outside of Abbotsford Centre on Nov. 26, 2022 captured a man under arrest being hit twice in the face by an officer. (Screengrab from video by Marty Gaites)

Investigations continue into officer who punched man in face after Abbotsford concert

City issues response to claimant’s notice of civil claim filed in December

 

Matsqui Centennial Auditorium was packed on March 6 for a public hearing on the McKee Neighbourhood Plan. The five-hour meeting now has to be redone, due to what the city calls a “procedural error” during first and second reading. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

UPDATED: Agenda error results in nullifying 5-hour public hearing in Abbotsford

Staff report says error relates to duplication of resolutions in agenda package

Matsqui Centennial Auditorium was packed on March 6 for a public hearing on the McKee Neighbourhood Plan. The five-hour meeting now has to be redone, due to what the city calls a “procedural error” during first and second reading. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Plans for the Abbotsford Tech District on Sumas Mountain include a centre for innovation and food security, housing, and commercial and professional services.

UPDATE: ‘Abbotsford’s Silicon Valley’ working with city on Sumas Mountain plans

Abbotsford Tech District previously submitted letter that slammed the city

Plans for the Abbotsford Tech District on Sumas Mountain include a centre for innovation and food security, housing, and commercial and professional services.
The new Marshall Road Connector (shown here at Ross Road) remains closed for road repairs. The route opened Oct. 29, but has been closed since Nov. 10. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

No reopening date yet for Abbotsford road that closed 12 days after it opened

Marshall Road Connector links to 16th Avenue, opening route all the way to Surrey

The new Marshall Road Connector (shown here at Ross Road) remains closed for road repairs. The route opened Oct. 29, but has been closed since Nov. 10. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)
A portion of South Fraser Way in Abbotsford will be ceremoniously renamed Komagata Maru Way, to honour the humanitarian efforts of the local South Asian community in 1914, thanks in part to the work by Raj Singh Toor (inset), who is now the vice-president of the Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society . (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

Portion of road in Abbotsford to be commemoratively named Komagata Maru Way

Block of South Fraser Way to get unofficial name change; council votes unanimously

A portion of South Fraser Way in Abbotsford will be ceremoniously renamed Komagata Maru Way, to honour the humanitarian efforts of the local South Asian community in 1914, thanks in part to the work by Raj Singh Toor (inset), who is now the vice-president of the Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society . (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
Sumas Prairie as seen from Highway 1 on Nov. 20, 2021. (Jenna Hauck/Black Press Media)

Sumas Prairie flood lawsuit continues to move toward class action

City of Abbotsford loses bid to appeal decision related to expert files

Sumas Prairie as seen from Highway 1 on Nov. 20, 2021. (Jenna Hauck/Black Press Media)
Video shot by a citizen outside of Abbotsford Centre on Nov. 26 captured a man under arrest being hit twice in the face by an officer. (Screengrab from video by Marty Gaites)

Man who was punched by cop after Offspring concert in Abbotsford files lawsuit

Ryan Atzenberger says police used ‘excessive force’ while arresting him

Video shot by a citizen outside of Abbotsford Centre on Nov. 26 captured a man under arrest being hit twice in the face by an officer. (Screengrab from video by Marty Gaites)
Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun, shown here during his 2018 election-night win, chose not to seek re-election in October. (Abbotsford News file photo)

Flooding and a pandemic: Henry Braun reflects on his 8 years as Abbotsford mayor

‘You have to be there for the good and the bad,’ says outgoing mayor

Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun, shown here during his 2018 election-night win, chose not to seek re-election in October. (Abbotsford News file photo)
A poultry manure facility on Bradner Road comes before council on July 25 for consideration of its application to the Agricultural Land Commission to continue operating in its current format. (Ministry of Environment photo)

Staff suggest council turn down ALC application from Abbotsford manure company

Company across from school has been subject of numerous complaints and failed inspections

A poultry manure facility on Bradner Road comes before council on July 25 for consideration of its application to the Agricultural Land Commission to continue operating in its current format. (Ministry of Environment photo)
An application has been filed for a 31-storey apartment building with commercial space on Garden Street across from Canadian Tire. If approved, it would become Abbotsford’s tallest building. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Proposal filed for Abbotsford’s tallest building, at 31 storeys

Development would be located on Garden Street across from Canadian Tire

An application has been filed for a 31-storey apartment building with commercial space on Garden Street across from Canadian Tire. If approved, it would become Abbotsford’s tallest building. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Abbotsford City Hall is temporarily closed today (July 4) to the public due to a fire. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford City Hall temporarily closed to public after fire

Investigation into cause is ongoing, no injuries from blaze

Abbotsford City Hall is temporarily closed today (July 4) to the public due to a fire. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun speaks at the annual Mayor’s Breakfast on Friday morning (May 13) at Tradex. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford mayor says city is ‘truly resilient’ following flooding and other challenges

Henry Braun addresses flood, homelessness and other topics at annual Mayor’s Breakfast

Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun speaks at the annual Mayor’s Breakfast on Friday morning (May 13) at Tradex. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)
Investigators were on the scene Monday night (May 9) at a house on Arcadian Way in Abbotsford where the bodies of Arnie and Joanne De Jong were discovered earlier in the day. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford couple’s killings are ‘shocking and unsettling,’ says mayor

Henry Braun says he knew Arnie and Joanne De Jong for more than 40 years

Investigators were on the scene Monday night (May 9) at a house on Arcadian Way in Abbotsford where the bodies of Arnie and Joanne De Jong were discovered earlier in the day. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
The annual Mayor’s Breakfast was last held in person in 2019 at Tradex. The event returns to Tradex on Friday morning (May 13). (Abbotsford News file photo)

Henry Braun to speak at Mayor’s Breakfast in Abbotsford

Event at Tradex to be live-streamed Friday starting at 7:45 a.m.

The annual Mayor’s Breakfast was last held in person in 2019 at Tradex. The event returns to Tradex on Friday morning (May 13). (Abbotsford News file photo)
Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun told a senate committee on April 28, 2022 that the region is in urgent and desperate need for funds from senior levels of government to upgrade its diking system and other flood-mitigation infrastructure. (City of Abbotsford photo)

Flood funds needed now, Abbotsford mayor and FVRD chair tell senate committee

Henry Braun and Jason Lum speak as witnesses at federal meeting reviewing 2021 B.C. floods

Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun told a senate committee on April 28, 2022 that the region is in urgent and desperate need for funds from senior levels of government to upgrade its diking system and other flood-mitigation infrastructure. (City of Abbotsford photo)
Chilliwack MLA Dan Coulter in Chilliwack on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Fraser Valley MLAs debate value of proposed homebuyer ‘cooling off’ period

Draft legislation aimed at calming real estate bidding wars that arise from waiving conditions

Chilliwack MLA Dan Coulter in Chilliwack on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
The diking system on Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford is among future infrastructure upgrades that are estimated to cost up to $2.3 billion. Four options are now being considered by Abbotsford council. (Photo: Abbotsford Police Department)

Four options for future flood protection in Abbotsford range from $100M to $2.3B

Public now invited to provide feedback on plans to protect Sumas Prairie from future flooding

The diking system on Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford is among future infrastructure upgrades that are estimated to cost up to $2.3 billion. Four options are now being considered by Abbotsford council. (Photo: Abbotsford Police Department)
Dr. Joanne MacLean has been appointed for a second term as president and vice chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley, a term that will run until June 2028.

Dr. Joanne MacLean reappointed as president and vice-chancellor of UFV

Board found strong support for MacLean when consulting with university’s various stakeholders

Dr. Joanne MacLean has been appointed for a second term as president and vice chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley, a term that will run until June 2028.