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Dueling aces earn Reds sweep

There appears to be a friendly game of one-upmanship being played out on the mound by the Coquitlam Reds.

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Members of the Pivot Legal Society

Drug users launch lawsuit against Abbotsford's anti-harm reduction bylaw

A Vancouver legal advocacy group is backing a lawsuit by drug users against the city of Abbotsford around its anti-harm reduction bylaw.


 
Abbotsford police need information

Abbotsford police seek information in possible hit-and-run

An Abbotsford man was found badly injured in a possible hit-and-run Monday evening and police are asking the public for information.


 
Abbotsford resident Sean Joshua LeBlanc, 22

Abbotsford man charged with child porn offences and luring

An Abbotsford man has been charged with a number of child pornography offences and police are looking to speak to possible victims.


 
BC Liberal and Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong

Abbotsford Liberals sensed polls didn't add up

Pollsters and pundits were among the losers on May 14 as their predictions of New Democrat victory melted away by election day, when the B.C. Liberals earned their fourth consecutive win.


 
Abbotsford Police deputy Chief Rick Lucy

Abbotsford Cycling for Diversity team pedals for change

The Cycling4Diversity team began its four-day journey this morning, and will pedal from Victoria and finish our trek in Abbotsford on May 24.


 
Beekeeper Peter Awram

Fraser Valley blueberry farmers feel sting as honeybee shortage boosts pollination fees

Local farmers are feeling the sting as a shortage of honeybee hives seems poised to hurt their crops this coming season.


 

Cycle for diversity

Cycling4Diversity (C4D) will be stopping at Westview Secondary on Friday, May 24, at 10 a.m. for a talk about cultural diversity and eliminating racism.


 
The Ride for Doug

Youngster excited to ride

When the sun is shining like it has been for much of the past few weeks, there aren't many local motorcycle riders who aren't out riding or longing to be on their bikes.


 
The Langley Flippers

Flippers water polo program making waves

There is room in the pool for kids who want to try an Olympic sport this spring and summer.


 
Walnut Grove Secondary

Athletes soar in Abbotsford

Teenaged track and field athletes from across Langley travelled to Abbotsford's Rotary Stadium last week to compete in the Fraser Valley high school track and field championships.


 
Ricky Ryall  will soon be retiring.

Looking for new fire chief

The City of Chilliwack is looking for a new fire chief.


 

Locals shine at F.V. Championships

Local students athletes posted a series of great performances and personal bests at the Fraser Valley Track and Field Championship last week from May 13 to 16 at Abbotsford's Rotary Stadium.


 

New MLAs signal a change in composition

Premier Clark in her "day after the election" media session pointed out that 25 of the 50 who were elected as members of the Liberal caucus are new to the legislature.


 

Bad experience for elections volunteer

I volunteered in the B.C. election in Abbotsford South district and had a very bad experience - they hired persons to do supervisory work who were not qualified or able to perform the work.


 

Your view

THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: -- What do you think of the outcome of the election?


 

Spreading message by pedal power

The Cycling4Diversity team began its four-day journey this morning, and will pedal from Victoria and finish our trek in Abbotsford on May 24.


 

Developer pleads guilty

Former land developer Tarsem Singh Gill, 58, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud on May 3 in connection with a $40-million mortgage fraud that involved dozens of Lower Mainland home purchases.


 

Run for Water - a global cause

More than 4,000 people are expected to take part in the Envision Financial Run for Water in Abbotsford on May 26, including a number of elite distance runners.