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The new Marshall Road Connector (shown here at Ross Road) remains closed for road repairs. The route opened Oct. 29, but has been closed since Nov. 10. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

No reopening date yet for Abbotsford road that closed 12 days after it opened

Marshall Road Connector links to 16th Avenue, opening route all the way to Surrey

 

Passengers aboard Komagata Maru in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet, 1914 - Library and Archives Canada image

Portion of road in Abbotsford to be commemoratively named Komagata Maru Way

Block of South Fraser Way to get unofficial name change; council votes unanimously

 

The City of Abbotsford is planning to develop Engineer Park, located on the north side of Fraser Highway, west of Lefeuvre Road near the Aldergrove border. (Google Street View)

New neighbourhood park planned for west Abbotsford

Engineer Park to be developed on 3.5 hectares on Fraser Highway

 

Video shot by a citizen outside of Abbotsford Centre on Nov. 26 captured a man under arrest being hit twice in the face by an officer. (Screengrab from video by Marty Gaites)

Man who was punched by cop after Offspring concert in Abbotsford files lawsuit

Ryan Atzenberger says police used ‘excessive force’ while arresting him

Video shot by a citizen outside of Abbotsford Centre on Nov. 26 captured a man under arrest being hit twice in the face by an officer. (Screengrab from video by Marty Gaites)
Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Abbotsford city hall on Nov. 26, 2021 after catastrophic flooding hit the area on Nov. 15. (Andy Holota/Black Press Media)

Flooding and a pandemic: Henry Braun reflects on his 8 years as Abbotsford mayor

‘You have to be there for the good and the bad,’ says outgoing mayor

Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Abbotsford city hall on Nov. 26, 2021 after catastrophic flooding hit the area on Nov. 15. (Andy Holota/Black Press Media)
A seven-acre property on Swensson Road on the Abbotsford-Aldergrove border has been approved for a 50-lot subdivision.

Former auto-wrecking site approved for 50-lot subdivision in west Abbotsford

Seven-acre property on Swensson Avenue is former Aldergrove Auto Wrecking

A seven-acre property on Swensson Road on the Abbotsford-Aldergrove border has been approved for a 50-lot subdivision.
Abbotsford City Hall is temporarily closed today (July 4) to the public due to a fire. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford City Hall temporarily closed to public after fire

Investigation into cause is ongoing, no injuries from blaze

Abbotsford City Hall is temporarily closed today (July 4) to the public due to a fire. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Investigators were on the scene Monday night (May 9) at a house on Arcadian Way in Abbotsford where the bodies of Arnie and Joanne De Jong were discovered earlier in the day. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford couple’s killings are ‘shocking and unsettling,’ says mayor

Henry Braun says he knew Arnie and Joanne De Jong for more than 40 years

Investigators were on the scene Monday night (May 9) at a house on Arcadian Way in Abbotsford where the bodies of Arnie and Joanne De Jong were discovered earlier in the day. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Fraser Highway at Ross Road is among the intersections that will be improved during construction slated to start in mid-February 2022. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Construction on Fraser Highway improvements in Abbotsford slated to start mid-February

First phase includes intersection improvements and centre left-turn lanes

Fraser Highway at Ross Road is among the intersections that will be improved during construction slated to start in mid-February 2022. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)
Renderings show a suggested design for an expanded Abbotsford Police headquarters.

City plans to obtain $36M 20-year loan for Abbotsford Police building expansion

Remaining $40M to come from internal general capital reserves

Renderings show a suggested design for an expanded Abbotsford Police headquarters.
Road construction on Vye Road between Riverside Road and Sumas Way (Highway 11) in Abbotsford has been delayed due to a recent archeological discovery. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Major $47M road project in Abbotsford delayed due to archeological find

Unspecified discovery means heritage permit and First Nations consultation are required

Road construction on Vye Road between Riverside Road and Sumas Way (Highway 11) in Abbotsford has been delayed due to a recent archeological discovery. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)
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Husband of Abbotsford councillor apologizes for ‘All Lives Matter’ comment

Arnold Falk now says he ‘misunderstood’ phrase

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A comment made by Tanglebank, which is co-owned by Abbotsford Coun. Brenda Falk, has generated controversy online. (Instagram photo)

Husband of Abbotsford Coun. Falk upset ‘All Lives Matter’ comment was deleted

Arnold Falk shared his ‘All Lives Matter’ opinion on a Downtown Abbotsford post

A comment made by Tanglebank, which is co-owned by Abbotsford Coun. Brenda Falk, has generated controversy online. (Instagram photo)

‘Rally for Rail’ coming to Langley, Cloverdale, Abbotsford

Organizers are trying to raise support for reviving the old interurban line

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Premier John Horgan at Thursday’s announcement. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Highway One to be widened east to 264th Street in Langley

The $235 million project includes upgrades to overpasses and a rail bridge

Premier John Horgan at Thursday’s announcement. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Abbotsford turns to Plan B to fix Fraser Highway congestion

Abbotsford turns to Plan B to fix Fraser Highway congestion

Funding sought for $7 million project to alleviate persistent traffic issues

Abbotsford turns to Plan B to fix Fraser Highway congestion
Should Abbotsford ask to use ALR land for industrial parks?

Should Abbotsford ask to use ALR land for industrial parks?

Sites in Bradner and near airport identified for possible job lands

Should Abbotsford ask to use ALR land for industrial parks?
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