NEWS BYTES: Nov. 27
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Updated: November 27, 2009 4:39 PM
Jobless rate:
The number of people in the Abbotsford-Mission area
receiving Employment Insurance more than doubled in September 2009 compared to the same month in 2008, recent data from Statistics Canada shows. The number of EI
beneficiaries in the census
metropolitan area increased from 1,160 to 2,710 – an increase of 133 per cent. It was a similar story in 15 of 25 urban centres in B.C. The province had 11,300 more people receiving benefits in September, following
decreases in July and August.
With the start of the labour market downturn last fall, the number of recipients in B.C. has more than doubled to 99,400.
Salmon count:
The Stoney Creek Salmon Stalkers are back in action and looking for volunteers. This group of Abbotsford citizens, concerned about the status of local salmon populations, are seeking extra help to count how many salmon returned to Abbotsford’s Stoney Creek to spawn. Members of the group walk the creek regularly during the spawning season from the end of October to the end of December. Each year, Abbotsford’s Ravine Park Salmon Hatchery and school children release thousands of coho fry into Stoney Creek and other streams throughout the community. Those interested can email ravinepark.hatchery@gmail.com or call Daniel van der Kroon at 604-615-0270.
Red nose back:
This weekend marks this year’s launch for Operation Red Nose in Abbotsford and Mission.
As an alternative to drinking and driving, volunteer teams drive people and their vehicles safely home from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on all Friday and Saturday evenings in December (except the Christmas weekend) and on New Year’s Eve. Donations made to the service go to PacificSport Fraser Valley. To reach Operation Red Nose on those nights call 604-864-4814.
