Kids trading sex for drugs
Youth sex parties are going on in Abbotsford, but officials stress it stems from a larger problem. At a roundtable with the Times on Wednesday, two Abbotsford school board trustees and superintendent Des McKay said the real issue facing society is the casual use of drugs among youth.
 

Farmers angry about land use resolution
An alarmed farming community says there's a "disconnect" between the City of Abbotsford's proposed resolution to restrict farming activity on top grade soils, and its bid to remove 970 acres, some of it Class 1 soil, from the Agricultural Land Reserve. Agriculture leaders are also puzzled why city council didn't present the resolution to its own agricultural advisory committee.
 

Smart car an intelligent choice
As soon as Abbotsford fashion designer Karen Durant parked her tiny new smart car in front of her store for a photo session, people stopped to ask questions.
 

Talks continue but no solution for Hwy 7
They're open to talking and they're listening.
 

Competing visions clash at Blueridge meeting
A cultural clash confused issues at an Abbotsford meeting Wednesday night regarding a strip mall proposal at Mount Lehman and Blueridge that includes several live-work strata units, a gas station and a 500-person capacity banquet hall.
 

One man charged after three suspects abduct Mission man
A Mission man escaped injury Monday when police tracked down the three suspects who were holding him at gunpoint.
 

Fast intends to step into White's shoes
Whether there's going to be an early call for a federal election or not, Abbotsford Coun. Ed Fast is looking to the future.
 

Mission anti-grow op bylaw - almost there
A bylaw to crack down on illegal drug grow operations in Mission is one step closer.
 

Slot machine talks to wait until after May 17
One-armed bandits were discussed by Mission council members Monday at their regular council meeting.
 

Report just fine, but Kamp says it's time for DFO to take action
A report released by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Thursday is nothing really new as far as Randy Kamp is concerned.
 

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