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Ag minister's father faces charges after SPCA confrontation
Quirinus van Dongen, the elderly father of B.C. Agriculture Minister John van Dongen, was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly tried to attack a female SPCA worker in Langley.
 

Mounties team up to take down 14 pot operations
Police from all over southwestern B.C. swept into the Hatzic flats area Wednesday and grabbed a cache of money, weapons, drugs, equipment and people.
 

Native blockade on Sumas Mountain comes down
The Sumas Band blockade of a Sumas Mountain thoroughfare came down Thursday after a deal was worked out to meet with officials of the provincial Mines and Energy Ministry.
 

SERIES: Trades overlooked by high school grads
Learn and earn. It's the motto of apprenticeships that lead to a trades certificate and a hands-on career that pays well.
 

COPS: U.S. driver facing charges after crash
A 23-year-old Abbotsford man was in serious condition at MSA Hospital Wednesday after being involved in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Sumas Way and Vye Road.
 

Mackinaw injured while in custody
The trial of Shawn Mackinaw took time off Thursday morning so the accused killer could get medical attention.
 

Report: Mission teachers need more time to plan
The Ministry of Education has released its review of the Mission School District and it's what administrators expected, the school board chairman says.
 

Mission property taxes going up
Property taxes are going up in Mission. Mission council members agreed Monday to 4.26 per cent residential tax hike.
 

Finally, movement on Mount Lehman Road upgrades
It's possible that construction of an improved Mount Lehman interchange with Highway 1 could start early next year.
 

New company says city less than cordial
The proponents of a processor that "cooks" wood waste and chicken manure into charcoal, oil and heat were hoping officials at Abbotsford City Hall would welcome the opportunity to let a unit be tested in the area.
 

Thousands expected for Sikh temple opening
A joyous celebration is about to unfold as several thousand Sikhs will take to the streets Sunday to march for the first time to their new temple on Blueridge Drive.
 

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