A hit to programs

Abbotsford Regional Hospital faces the closure of its six-bed adolescent psychiatric unit, and the elimination of its spiritual care co-ordinator, as part of further funding cuts announced Thursday by Fraser Health. Adolescent patients will be transfered to the 10-bed unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital as of Nov. 27. The spiritual care... more

Fast action saved a life, and home

City worker Bryan Raymond was collecting garbage early Wednesday morning along Dunsmuir Way when he saw smoke billowing from the front of a home. Leaping out of his truck, Bryan ran up and banged on the door. He got no... more

• NEWS BYTES: Nov. 6
• Fight at women's prison in Abbotsford sends two to hospital
• City budget on table

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Canada West honours UFV soccer stars

A pair of University of the Fraser Valley men's soccer players have been named Canada West second-team all-stars. James Giebelhaus and Robbie Fadden were picked for the all-star squad, which was selected by the conference's head coaches. Fadden, a second-year midfielder, started... more

• Falcons sweep aside Niners
• Masters make medal haul Down Under
• Sports in brief, Nov. 6

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30 years and counting

Schoolhouse, the latest play by Canadian author Leanna Brodie, will be the opening production for the University of the Fraser Valley Theatre Department’s 30th season. Schoolhouse has also been chosen to highlight the 20th anniversary of the United Nations International... more

• Messiah a holiday tradition
• Eight homes on tour
• Antiques at Tradex

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Goodbye, Godfather

To Jim and Joan Baerg, he was the Godfather – the kind of personality that took charge and let everyone know who was boss. The big white goose stood out from his peers at Mill Lake. The Canada geese, the mallards,... more

• Show dog: Pampered and prepped at Tradex  
• Keep trick or treaters safe
• Slice of Life

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