Category Archives: Post to Social

YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Bringing more people together through transit hubs
Reliable transit close to where people live benefits everyone. As British Columbia continues to grow, building housing and infrastructure close to transit options like skytrains and busses will help u...
Nov 23, 2023

Abbotsford Tradex welcomes back the Motorcycle and Powersports Show
ABBOTSFORD - Motorcycle enthusiasts across the Lower Mainland are gearing up for the return of the Motorcycle and Powersports Show. It's the first time the exhibition has been held in the Lower Mainla...
Dave Barry Nov 23, 2023

Abbotsford Police investigate extortion threats against local businesses
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) is investigating a concerning pattern of extortion threats directed at numerous local businesses over the past week. Multiple establishments have...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2023

Mission welcomes rerouting of heavy trucks out of downtown
MISSION - Heavy truck traffic is set to be rerouted as part of an extensive road improvement initiative in Mission which is being led by the Province. The project, slated to commence later this year, ...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2023

The latest on the deadly explosion at the Canada-U.S. border crossing in New York
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - Four of the busiest border crossing points between Canada and the United States were abruptly closed Wednesday after a vehicle exploded at a U.S. checkpoint in Niagara Falls. The...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2023

BBB offers Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping tips to Fraser Valley consumers
VANCOUVER - As Black Friday looms larger on the calendar each year, retailers across the B.C. are rolling out their Black Friday prices, enticing shoppers to open their wallets sooner rather than late...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2023

FBI confirms explosion at Canada-U.S. Rainbow Bridge border crossing in New York
WASHINGTON - Four of the busiest border crossing points between Canada and the United States are closed after a vehicle exploded at a U.S. checkpoint in Niagara Falls. The FBI confirmed it is investig...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2023

Washington asks India about alleged assassination plot against US-Canadian activist
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government says it asked Indian authorities about allegations of a foiled assassination plot targeting a U.S.-Canadian citizen and it expects anyone deemed responsible to be "hel...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2023

Immigration minister welcomes news Canadians can get tourist visas to India again
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he's happy to hear that Canadians can once again get electronic tourist visas to India after two months of diplomatic tensions. Word of the change came f...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2023

YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Can B.C. afford to celebrate this holiday season?
For many, the upcoming holiday season feels more like a looming financial stress test than a celebration. B.C. has earned the dubious distinction of being the least affordable province in Canada, and ...
Nov 22, 2023