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Michael Proud, a clinical nurse educator at Mission Memorial Hospital, standing outside the hospital. Patrick Penner photo.

Local nurses shine perspective on the last year through COVID-19

Stressors, challenges and successes on the pandemic’s front line

 

33162 and 33164 3rd Avenue development

Council moves forward on 33-unit development, but want bigger affordable units

4 affordable units all have single bedroom, councillors say that does nothing for families

 

Architectural drawings of the apartment on Barker Court presented at Mission council.

Once-rejected development moves forward, after council demands better affordability terms

1st application rejected in March because low rates only offered for 5 years

 

Coun. Ken Herar said a local rally will take place beside Lougheed Highway in front of the FreshCo from 3 to 4 p.m., and if anyone wishes to join him, to email: kenherar@gmail.com.

District of Mission proclaims May 10 as ‘Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism’

Municipality joins over 12 other Canadian cities making proclamation after spike in hate crimes

Coun. Ken Herar said a local rally will take place beside Lougheed Highway in front of the FreshCo from 3 to 4 p.m., and if anyone wishes to join him, to email: kenherar@gmail.com.
These black bears were spotted on May 4, climbing a backyard tree to get into some bird seed. All photos from Facebook.

PHOTOS: Mission’s black bears awake from winter snooze, B.C. Conservation officer urges responsibility

Hungry bears are looking for food, don’t make it easy, officer says

These black bears were spotted on May 4, climbing a backyard tree to get into some bird seed. All photos from Facebook.
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UPDATE: All Lougheed Highway lanes open after rollover crash

Crash had multiple lanes in both directions closed this morning

Google Maps screenshot taken at 8:08 a.m
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COVID exposure at Hatzic Elementary causes staff to self-isolate, remote classes for next week

April 29, 30 exposures make school act ‘out of an abundance of caution’ superintendent tweets

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Photo courtesy of District of Mission.

Firefighters’ union and District of Mission sign 4-year collective agreement

Firefighters to see increase of 2.5 per cent for first 3 years, minor benefit improvements

Photo courtesy of District of Mission.
Laurie Sakebow breaking into tears upon listening to the account of a dairy farm owner, where Sakebow was arrested by the Mission RCMP for being intoxicated. Patrick Penner / Mission Record.

Family confirms body found in Mission is missing son’s, IIO investigating

Brandon Sakebow picked up intoxicated by Mission RCMP shortly before disappearance in March 2020

Laurie Sakebow breaking into tears upon listening to the account of a dairy farm owner, where Sakebow was arrested by the Mission RCMP for being intoxicated. Patrick Penner / Mission Record.
Mission-Maple Ridge MLA Bob D’Eith speaks to one of the vendors at the 25th opening of Mission’s Farmers Market on May 1. / Patrick Penner Photo

PHOTOS: Mission Farmers Market officially kicks off 25th season

Mayor Paul Horn, and MLAs Bob D’Eith and Pam Alexis cut ribbon

Mission-Maple Ridge MLA Bob D’Eith speaks to one of the vendors at the 25th opening of Mission’s Farmers Market on May 1. / Patrick Penner Photo
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Residents of new Mission seniors’ centre on track to start moving in by mid-May

Construction complete, District expected to grant occupancy permit soon

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The Church’s Chicken at 32525 London Ave in The Junction Shopping Centre opened yesterday, April 29. Facebook photo.

New Church’s Chicken now open in Mission

32525 London Ave location at The Junction Shopping Centre opens April 29

The Church’s Chicken at 32525 London Ave in The Junction Shopping Centre opened yesterday, April 29. Facebook photo.
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Woman walking dogs attacked, stalked by pack of coyotes on Mission trail

Massive spike in coyote attacks reported in Lower Mainland over winter

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The map released in an update on Mission’s new transportation master plan shows which areas of the District had the most vehicle crashes from 2014-2018, according to ICBC data. The dark green circles represent less than 1.5 collisions; the light green, 1.5 to 5; yellow, 5 to 10; orange, 10 to 15; light blue, 15 to 30; purple, over 30.

Where are Mission’s most dangerous roads? Transportation Master Plan provides hard data

Consultant collects police and ICBC statistics to guide municipality’s developing project

The map released in an update on Mission’s new transportation master plan shows which areas of the District had the most vehicle crashes from 2014-2018, according to ICBC data. The dark green circles represent less than 1.5 collisions; the light green, 1.5 to 5; yellow, 5 to 10; orange, 10 to 15; light blue, 15 to 30; purple, over 30.
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Mission council adopts “9 principles of reconciliation” to guide relations with Indigenous neighbours

Principles to form basis of communications strategy with each local Nation

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Photo courtesy of Mission RCMP.

Mission RCMP seek public’s assistance in search for Reid Owen-Arkeley

Reid Owen-Arkeley, 24, was last seen at temporary residence in Mission on April 24

Photo courtesy of Mission RCMP.
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Paul Horn wins Mission’s mayoral seat in landslide victory

Horn’s 2,122 votes almost doubles closest competitor to take District’s top seat

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Polls closed at 8 p.m. File photo.

Paul Horn is Mission’s new mayor

Horn wins with 2,122 votes

Polls closed at 8 p.m. File photo.
Two RCMP members with their mountain bikes in Mission’s downtown area. Photo courtesy of Mission RCMP.

Mission RCMP deploys bike patrols as weather warms

Mountain bikes allow officers to protect downtown area in quiet fashion, police say

Two RCMP members with their mountain bikes in Mission’s downtown area. Photo courtesy of Mission RCMP.
A police vehicle races to block of the road shortly before the suspected car jacker is arrested. Screenshot from Jay Lutz video.

VIDEO: Woman assaulted in Abbotsford car jacking, suspect arrested after collisions in Langley

Crime starts in West Oaks Mall parking lot, finishes with spike belt on Glover Road

A police vehicle races to block of the road shortly before the suspected car jacker is arrested. Screenshot from Jay Lutz video.