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'Paper bag rapist' to get another chance at parole

John Horace Oughton may not be treatable, but the man known as the paper bag rapist is still entitled to a parole review.
Call for inquest into Langley mushroom farm tragedy

Call for inquest into Langley mushroom farm tragedy

Labour Day was third anniversary of workplace accident that killed three and injured two

Fall burning bound by permits

The Township of Langley Fire Department is issuing permits for open air burning from September 15 to October 31. However, burning is only allowed if certain land size and geographic requirements are met - and if the weather cooperates.
VPD riot review points to lack of regional policing

VPD riot review points to lack of regional policing

Reports add fresh ammunition for single force: criminologist
Ex-health official sentenced to house arrest

Ex-health official sentenced to house arrest

Former Fraser Health technology manager James Roy Taylor was charged in 2010 along with an Abbotsford doctor and a former senior official in the B.C. health ministry, after police found evidence of improper payments and benefits in health ministry purchasing.
Cities 'not afraid' to drop RCMP over costs

Cities 'not afraid' to drop RCMP over costs

Feds show little flexibility on policing contract: Fassbender
Protests greet Order of B.C. honour for Campbell

Protests greet Order of B.C. honour for Campbell

Former premier Gordon Campbell is among the recipients of the Order of B.C., prompting protests and petitions against the move as well as congratulations for his long career in politics.
Ten more Abbotsford schools move to full-day kindergarten

Ten more Abbotsford schools move to full-day kindergarten

When full-day kindergarten was implemented at Sandy Hill elementary in Abbotsford a year ago, long-time teacher Sylvia Tuytel was skeptical.
Contents of shop destroyed in Ross Road fire

Contents of shop destroyed in Ross Road fire

Firefighters contained a shop fire on a farm in the 5100 block Ross Road Saturday evening
Midge turns 21, making her Abbotsford's oldest dog

Midge turns 21, making her Abbotsford's oldest dog

Midge is celebrating a milestone birthday, but she doesn't realize it or, for that matter, even care.