Essendene hits a road block

The controversial Essendene Avenue lane reduction project suffered a major blow Monday night. Council did approve the inclusion of the proposal on its funding priority list, however it sits in eighth spot on a list of nine. In the past, only the top two or three priority projects have received funding consideration. “Well,... more

Olympic torch comes to Abbotsford; 20,000 at Rotary Stadium

The moment the Olympic Torch Relay shuttle bus dropped off Bernard Manuel to wait his turn to carry the flame Sunday afternoon, he was mobbed by fans. His 15-minute layover on McMillan Road, just south of Abbotsford Recreation Centre, was jam-packed... more  

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• Secrets of the opening ceremonies: Insiders say the show will impress  
• Money does grow on trees

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Hoop dream comes true for Grewal, Cascades

When Kyle Grewal's head hit the pillow last Thursday night, he had a dream about traveling to Saskatoon in February. Grewal, a third-year power forward with the University of the Fraser Valley men's basketball team, wasn't necessarily craving the bitter... more

• Ugly loss follows big win for Pilots
• BCCAA CORNER: Bearcats men's v-ballers sweep Avalanche
• Craig juggles captaincy, fatherhood in AHL

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Brewing a pot of comedy

Tips on life, drinking milk, and working out are just a few of the topics that can be turned into hilarious skits, according to Pot of Coffee Entertainment. The web-based sketch-comedy group is a handful of Abbotsford friends who are hoping... more

• Blink and you'll miss golden month of Olympic freebies  
• Cello and Piano
• Dancing up a storm

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Brave men

• LETTERS FOR AMY
• Olympic freebies
• Top hospice turnout

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Mayo’s Musings – Part 20: Amazon and Ampiyacu Rivers

It was steaming hot as we sloshed through ankle deep mud and rotting garbage on our way to board the banana boat for Pavas. We boarded at 3 p.m. during the hottest part of the day. The boat... more

• Slice of Life: Feb. 10-13
• Mayo’s Musings – Part 19: Belen Village and Market
• Slice of Life: Feb. 9-17

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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