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 with photo moments. Dozens of strangers, many of them sporting... more  

Money does grow on trees

Property owners may not realize the value growing in their backyards. And that lack of knowledge could cost them considerable cash. Marlin Bayes wants to fix that. Bayes, president of Western Canoeing Manufacturing Inc. in Abbotsford, and a Sumas Mountain resident, recently... more

• Russian coach 'breaks myth'
• Free Olympic Valley transit
• Businesses destroyed in barn fire

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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

(From left) Abbotsford Police Const. Aaron Courtney and Abbotsford residents Shawn Sangha and Tony Tingskou pose with Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean after each received the national Medal of Bravery in a ceremony at Ottawa’s Rideau Hall on Thursday, Feb. 4.... more

• LETTERS FOR AMY
• Olympic freebies
• Top hospice turnout

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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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