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Cash paves way for highway to improve
Abbotsford will benefit from some federal and provincial money being spent on a major highway interchange, the two governments announced Wednesday.
 

More work planned on Abby-Mission link
Highway 11 between Mission and Abbotsford easily ranks as one of the most overworked stretches of road in the province - and that's long before it gets south to Highway 1.
 

Mount Lehman interchange still on the list: de Johng
With all the attention border approaches are getting, it would be remiss to forget about the serious need for improvements at Mount Lehman Road's interchange with Highway 1 on Abbotsford's west side.

More charges against former St. Mary's worker
More charges have been laid in the case of two Catholic church workers accused of sexually abusing native children at St. Mary's Indian Residential School during the 1960s and 1970s.
 

Peary upset by letter that slammed city staff
Abbotsford Coun. George Peary reprimanded developer Peter Reimer for a letter he wrote criticizing planning department staff, calling them "out of control.
 

Disciplinary action against Swanney possible. Maybe.
Whether or not a former Abbotsford physician will face a disciplinary hearing is still uncertain.
 

Hospital authority takes holistic approach to addicts
Abbotsford city Coun. Ed Fast recently pressed Fraser Health Authority addictions services director Elizabeth Warren for a promise that harm reduction won't be forced on Abbotsford.
 

Bishop offers to oversee Anglican renegades
A bishop has made a formal offer to oversee the eight Anglican parishes who are opposed to Bishop Michael Ingham's decision to bless same-sex unions and his interpretation of scripture.
 

Parents surveyed on school changes in Mission
Parents get to have their say about the possible transition of Albert McMahon elementary school in Mission to a year-round calendar.
 

Staff cut at Pleasantview but beds are spared
Layoffs of support staff at Mission's Pleasantview care home were delayed one week, but will be going ahead this afternoon, said administrator Judith Ray.
 

Residents frustrated they still have to fight for pool
Tears and frustration welled up Wednesday night as Matsqui Village residents were out fighting for their community pool again, even though last year Abbotsford city council promised to keep the seasonal outdoor facility open and well maintained.
 

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