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Paramedic recognized by peers with Exemplary Service Medal
A local paramedic has been honoured by his peers for leadership in his profession.
The neighbourhood at a glance
Many readers are probably familiar with the park itself, which takes up more than two hectares of green space along Ontario Street at East 30th Avenue.
Local dancers fare well at NYC worlds
STUDENTS from the North Vancouver-based Vancouver Junior Professional Division, a ballet training centre for students ages 6-13, produced high-level results at a New York City dance competition.
Gloria Dei Chorale - and 'mirror-image' twins perform
Abbotsford musician and conductor David Rushton will direct the 45-voice Gloria Dei Chorale, Canada West Chamber orchestra and soloists Andrea and Amaris in Vivaldi's "Gloria," as well as additional vocal duets with orchestra and joyful choral selections.
Banging their drums for the Gogos
Members of the talented Sardis Secondary Drumline have their eyes on Africa as they push to raise $10,000 for grandmothers caring for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
Fortius opening a slam dunk
It's 148,000 square feet of integrated health services and amenities to help develop all types of athletes - from the weekend warrior to the Olympic level - and it's finally taking appointments.
Residents take charge of BC Senior Games
Exceptional athletes who know that age is just a number will be coming to Langley for the 2014 BC Seniors Games and a team of volunteers has been chosen to ensure the event is a great success.
Curling Grand Slam coming this fall
The City of Abbotsford and the AESC will host the Masters Grand Slam of Curling this fall.
Langley athlete wears many hats
Take away the two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze he won in speedskating at the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.
St. George’s defeats two-time champs to claim B.C. rugby sevens title
The St. George’s Saints shut out the two-time defending champions from Shawnigan Lake to win the 2013 high school boys rugby sevens provincial title April 28 at UBC’s Wolfson Field.
Sailors chart course for Rio Summer Olympics
With its squalls and still air, blustery winds and shifting tides, the erratic conditions of English Bay could be the competitive advantage two sailors need to reach the 2016 Summer Games in Rio.
Fitness: After Boston, an ode to the training group
On Monday April 15, 2013, a senseless attack hit the city of Boston and affected almost every runner and most athletes worldwide. Within only a few hours of hearing the news, athletes everywhere rallied together to show their support and express their grief.
Local author shares African adventure
Tsawwassen author Melissa Haynes shares her experiences of volunteering at a Big Five game preserve in South Africa in her new book.
Japanese children's choir hits town
The Wakayama Children's Choir will perform in Richmond next week as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the two cities' relationship.
Two new Sports Hall of Famers
Two sports-minded people, one an athlete and one a sports builder, are being inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Cross country skiers cruise
NORTH Vancouver's Katie Weaver led the way as Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club members scored strong results at the Haywood Ski Nationals held last month at the 2010 Olympic site at Callaghan Valley.
Youngest Reinhart gets call as Captain Canada
WEST Vancouver's Sam Reinhart will lead Canada into battle as team captain for the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship tournament running April 18-28 in Sochi, Russia.
