Mission

An 80-foot tree will light up at Centennial Park in Mission on Friday night (Dec. 2) /Mission Fire Photo and City of Mission Photo

Eighty-foot tree to light up Mission throughout holiday season

Starting Friday, a tree in Centennial Park will light up nightly until January

 

SARA for women is urgently looking for donations of household items and Christmas gifts for women and children staying in their facilities through the holidays. /Web Image

SARA for Women in immediate need of donations for holiday season

The nonprofit based in Mission and Abbotsford is facing a high demand for beds and services

 

Mission saw 10-15 cm of snow overnight. Roads are being cleared and James Street is currently closed. /City of Mission Photo

UPDATE: Mission roads being cleared after upwards of 10 cm of snow

James Street is closed between First and Second Avenue and schools are closed throughout the district

 

Mission schools are closed today due to the snowfall. / File Photo

Mission Schools closed today due to snowfall

All schools are closed for November 30, the school district announced

Mission schools are closed today due to the snowfall. / File Photo
The Mission City Outlaws will head into December on a six-game win streak and third place in the conference. /Mission Outlaws Instagram Photo

Mission City Outlaws carry six-game win streak into PJHL season’s halfway point

The Outlaws defeat the Pilots and Panthers to begin four game road trip

The Mission City Outlaws will head into December on a six-game win streak and third place in the conference. /Mission Outlaws Instagram Photo
Mission Outlaws’ captain Chase Newman and forward James Veitch were named PJHL players of the week on Wednesday (Nov. 23) /Mission Outlaws Instagram photo

Mission Outlaws’ forwards Chase Newman and James Veitch named PJHL players of the week

Newman and Veitch piled up the stats as they led the Outlaws to a three-game winning streak

Mission Outlaws’ captain Chase Newman and forward James Veitch were named PJHL players of the week on Wednesday (Nov. 23) /Mission Outlaws Instagram photo
Dillon White

Dillon White joins Mission Record news team

He comes to the Record after working with the Canadian Elite Basketball League as a beat reporter

  • Nov 25, 2022
Dillon White
Mission native Mya Bajpai had a strong rookie season with Trinity Western women’s soccer, starting 10 games and playing in nationals. /Submitted Trinity Western photo

Mission’s Mya Bajpai makes impact as rookie right back with Trinity Western Spartans

The Mission native logged 877 minutes with the Spartans in 2022, helping them to nationals in Quebec

Mission native Mya Bajpai had a strong rookie season with Trinity Western women’s soccer, starting 10 games and playing in nationals. /Submitted Trinity Western photo
Angus Wilson,

Mission schools left with fewer teachers, students due to flu and COVID spikes

Teachers and students with extended absences are causing strain on the school system

Angus Wilson,
Danielle Royston drives to Oregon every two weeks to train with her new horse. /Submitted:Danielle Royston

Mission’s Danielle Royston is finding equestrian success

The Mission Secondary student travels to Oklahoma City to compete in the NHRA Futurity this week

Danielle Royston drives to Oregon every two weeks to train with her new horse. /Submitted:Danielle Royston
‘Langley Loafers Old Time Drags’ saw the return of many cars in 2022. /Mike Deboer Photo

Mission Raceway Park speeds towards new year after record-breaking 2022 season

The raceway hosted upwards of 45 events in 2022 after several years of limited attendance

‘Langley Loafers Old Time Drags’ saw the return of many cars in 2022. /Mike Deboer Photo
The funds raised during Reno night will go towards end-of-life care and grief and bereavement services. /Photo credit: Ellen Nguyen

Reno night raises $10,000 for Mission Hospice Society

The event featured blackjack, reverse draw, game wheels, a buffet and a cash bar

The funds raised during Reno night will go towards end-of-life care and grief and bereavement services. /Photo credit: Ellen Nguyen
Local residents are mounting opposition as Cedar Coast and OTG Developments are asking for their property at 33447 Dewdney Trunk Rd. to be rezoned to allow for four “industrial” buildings. The 18-acre Dewdney Trunk Road property, at Cade Barr Street, is grassland in a quiet part of north Mission. (Chris Campbell photo)

Mission opposition builds to ‘white elephant’ business park proposal

Developers say project would supply good jobs in area

Local residents are mounting opposition as Cedar Coast and OTG Developments are asking for their property at 33447 Dewdney Trunk Rd. to be rezoned to allow for four “industrial” buildings. The 18-acre Dewdney Trunk Road property, at Cade Barr Street, is grassland in a quiet part of north Mission. (Chris Campbell photo)
Visitors enjoy the sights and sounds at the 2022 Abbotsford Airshow. (Patrick Penner/Abbotsford News file)

Three events in Abbotsford and Mission included in newest tourism funding

Airshow, folk music and a volleyball championship all recipients of grant money

Visitors enjoy the sights and sounds at the 2022 Abbotsford Airshow. (Patrick Penner/Abbotsford News file)
Mission RCMP were called out to a local business after an employee was pinned against a garage door by a vehicle. / File Photo

Mission oil change employee pinned against garage door by customer’s vehicle

Employee taken to hospital, WorkSafe BC investigating incident

Mission RCMP were called out to a local business after an employee was pinned against a garage door by a vehicle. / File Photo
“Appearing (L-R): Kathi Halpin, Jeffrey Cawker, Paul Walker, Patrick Smith, Christine Kiss, John Thomson”

It’s a new name, with the same great service for this Maple Ridge + Langley CPA firm

The Fraser Valley has changed a lot over the last few decades…

  • Nov 7, 2022
“Appearing (L-R): Kathi Halpin, Jeffrey Cawker, Paul Walker, Patrick Smith, Christine Kiss, John Thomson”
Zinnias are still blooming in Hatzic. That’s according to Mission resident Grace John, who provided this photo for the Record’s Your Lens feature.

A blast of colour in Mission

Flowers stayed out late in October due to the drought

Zinnias are still blooming in Hatzic. That’s according to Mission resident Grace John, who provided this photo for the Record’s Your Lens feature.
Mission RCMP were on scene after a five-year-old boy was knocked over by an SUV. The child was able to continue on his way to school after being examined by medical staff. / File Photo

Young Mission boy struck at crosswalk

Was able to go to school after receiving medical attention

  • Nov 2, 2022
Mission RCMP were on scene after a five-year-old boy was knocked over by an SUV. The child was able to continue on his way to school after being examined by medical staff. / File Photo
A long section of one side of the road, close to Tyler Street, collapsed by over a foot and will require extensive repairs. Screenshot from Xan Xangel YouTube video.

Mission road finally reopens a year after flood damage

Wren Street needed extensive repairs and provincial funding to fix

A long section of one side of the road, close to Tyler Street, collapsed by over a foot and will require extensive repairs. Screenshot from Xan Xangel YouTube video.
This property on Emiry Street will be the subject of a Nov. 7 public hearing. (Chris Campbell photo)

‘Hell no’: Mission residents oppose townhouses on dead-end street

Public hearing set for Nov. 7

This property on Emiry Street will be the subject of a Nov. 7 public hearing. (Chris Campbell photo)