Is your city ignoring its own snow-shoveling rules?
As cities demand residents clear sidewalks in front of their property for the safety of their neighbours, some Fraser Valley municipalities neglect their own responsibilities.
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43 ways to make friends in the Fraser Valley
An Abbotsford newcomer wanted to know where to meet people in the Fraser Valley. We asked our readers. They responded en masse.
A ‘zombie’ water well sparks debate about Langley Township’s disaster plan
A Fort Langley well has long been plagued with water quality issues. Township council decided in November to decommission the well, and instead, pay for regional water. But health authorities are urging them to not destroy the well forever.
UPDATE: A tiny community scrutinizes a proposed film studio
Nobody will ever make a movie about the next step in the evolution of the Fraser Valley’s film industry: local council and board meetings.
Harlem Globetrotters, agriculture show, live theatre, cooking, and tree chipping: the Fraser Valley’s must-do January events
The Current’s selection of events happening the next four weeks in Agassiz, Hope, Mission, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Langley.
New Langley Township council looks to throw out predecessors’ plans
Councillor turned mayor of Langley Township revived debate on projects approved by the previous council, including a controversial plan he never supported.
Fraser Valley windchill set to hit -20 C amid call for more shelters
Shelters across the Fraser Valley are operating at capacity—and beyond. Outreach workers and volunteers are struggling to keep up with the demand for housing.
Teamwork, drama, and other takeaways from Saturday’s election
How local political parties can be a ticket to power—or a ticket to defeat.
What can a mayor or councillor actually do?
Before you cast blame or believe a promise, you need to understand what issues mayors and councillors can actually control
Abbotsford prepares for a council after Braun
With two-term mayor Henry Braun retiring, his departure and new arrivals on council could shake up the city or re-confirm the existing power balance.