Swanney takes on doctor college
Although he's now halfway around the world, Dr. James Swanney is raising questions about the B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons' support of what he calls "inadequate warehouse" treatment centres that charge heroin addicts user fees.
 

Dawn-Marie Wesley subject of new film project
From a threat at the ballpark bleachers to the courtroom and now the big screen, a South Californian writer-producer team has come to Mission to research the story of Dawn-Marie Wesley and the trial that ensued.
 

SERIES: Fraser Valley is getting fatter
Let's face it, people are getting fatter and that's not good news. "Rates of overweight and obese individuals has more than doubled in British Columbia since 1985, with 26.4 per cent of the B.C. population being classified as 'overweight'," said University College of the Fraser Valley kinesiology professor Gregory Anderson.

POLICE: Attack suspected to be drug related
A man in his 30s suffered slash wounds, especially to his left hand, after three men forced their way into his house Monday night.
 

Hit-and-run driver's court appearance agony for girl's family
Police are not letting up on their investigation of the Jan. 6 hit-and-run death of Aldergrove teen Carley Regan, despite having a suspect in custody - a suspect who has twice in the past had his licence suspended.
 

Burned-out family had to deal with 'flip' social worker
A social worker at the Ministry of Human Resources in Mission was so rude to a mother of five whose home was destroyed in fire that Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Randy Hawes asked ministry staff to investigate.
 

Neighbours come to aid of Morris family
People wanting to help the Morris family, whose members narrowly escaped a fire that destroyed their Hatzic Island mobile home, have some options.
 

RESOLUTIONS: Set realistic goals this year
The three New Year's resolutions most often made all centre around improving health.
 

Poet, author finds joy in life despite illness
After struggling half a lifetime with a frustrating and debilitating disease, Noli Streifling has found a way to soar, to laugh and even find some healing through the art of writing.
 

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