Patrick Penner

The plaintiff, Mark O’Neill, alleges he was abused as a teenager in the 1970s by three priests. He is one of three former students with pending civil suits against Westminster Abbey, Seminary of the Christ King, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver, and numerous former priests. Google Street View image.

Papal ambassador free from records request in Mission seminary sex abuse suit

B.C. Supreme dismisses application based on jurisdiction, diplomatic immunity

The plaintiff, Mark O’Neill, alleges he was abused as a teenager in the 1970s by three priests. He is one of three former students with pending civil suits against Westminster Abbey, Seminary of the Christ King, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver, and numerous former priests. Google Street View image.
City workers deflating the Tiger Dam that was set up along the eastern edge of the Mission City Dike. City of Mission photo.

Fraser River flood risk in Mission decreases; city packs up Tiger Dam

Last week’s forecast predicted a 1-in-100 year flood on Thursday

City workers deflating the Tiger Dam that was set up along the eastern edge of the Mission City Dike. City of Mission photo.
Sales last month totalled 1,281, dropping 5.8 per cent from May, adding to a 54 per cent downturn over the previous two months. June sales are down 43 per cent from last year. (File photo)

Property sales down 60% since March: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

Property values still up over 20 per cent across all types from June, 2021

Sales last month totalled 1,281, dropping 5.8 per cent from May, adding to a 54 per cent downturn over the previous two months. June sales are down 43 per cent from last year. (File photo)
The fatal incident occurred just after 12 a.m., July 4, and led to a full closure of the highway between Nelson Street and Silverdale Avenue for at least five hours.

Fatal collision on Lougheed Highway in Mission

Man struck and killed by vehicle after he got out of his sedan following crash

The fatal incident occurred just after 12 a.m., July 4, and led to a full closure of the highway between Nelson Street and Silverdale Avenue for at least five hours.
Kevin Mills

Fraser River forecasted to reach 1-in-100 year levels in Mission on July 7

City will deploy tiger dam at weakest point near Harbour Avenue and Horne Street

Kevin Mills
FVRD map of east Nicomen Island. The orange areas are under evacuation alert.

Flood evacuation alert issued for Nicomen Island, North Nicomen, Taylor Road areas: FVRD

29 properties under evacuation alert; residents asked to prepare

FVRD map of east Nicomen Island. The orange areas are under evacuation alert.
Deagan Gibney has taken home numerous first place finishes in the last two years, and spends most of his weekends racing at the Future West Moto Races across B.C. Submitted photos.

9-year-old Missionite earns shot at Canadian Motocross Championship in Ontario

Deagan Gibney qualifies for largest amateur motocross race in country

Deagan Gibney has taken home numerous first place finishes in the last two years, and spends most of his weekends racing at the Future West Moto Races across B.C. Submitted photos.
The air ambulance landed at Mission Secondary School’s field. Facebook photo.

Mission man airlifted to hospital after suffering gunshot wound

Mission RCMP: Officers enter home after disturbance call, single gunshot goes off as they enter

The air ambulance landed at Mission Secondary School’s field. Facebook photo.
Google Maps screenshot taken at 2:02 p.m.

TRAFFIC: Eastbound Highway 1 crash in Abbotsford slowing Sunday commuters

Crash before Sumas Way exit blocking left lane

Google Maps screenshot taken at 2:02 p.m.
District of Hope photo.

Hope firefighters extinguish house fire Friday night, June 24

Fire crews rescue over a half dozen cats from 2nd floor; one cat dead

District of Hope photo.
The Wayne’s World Pacer was blasting Queen. Jessica Peters / Abbotsford News

PHOTOS: Village Classic Car Show in Downtown Chilliwack

Approximately 450 cars, 5,000 people show up, setting attendance record

The Wayne’s World Pacer was blasting Queen. Jessica Peters / Abbotsford News
Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year’s heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

Temperatures will hit close to 34 degrees in Fraser Valley: Sunday heat warning

Risk of heat-related illnesses, Environment Canada warns

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year’s heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
Left to right: Luke, David, Wellsley and Aimee Matlak in front of the robot. Patrick Penner / Mission Record
Left to right: Luke, David, Wellsley and Aimee Matlak in front of the robot. Patrick Penner / Mission Record
Photo of the most developable 87 acres of land in the Mission waterfront master plan, owned by the Braich family. Kevin Mills / Mission Record. Bottom left: City of Mission concept art of the waterfront at build out.

Mission’s waterfront master plan adopted after largest landowners ask for deferral

Details in city’s future vision come under fire; supporters on council say it’s just a vision

Photo of the most developable 87 acres of land in the Mission waterfront master plan, owned by the Braich family. Kevin Mills / Mission Record. Bottom left: City of Mission concept art of the waterfront at build out.
Hot weather is expected in the Lower Mainland over the weekend.

Summer’s 1st hot stretch coming to Lower Mainland, warns Environment Canada

Low 30s over weekend, says special weather statement

Hot weather is expected in the Lower Mainland over the weekend.
Bob Friesen photo

PHOTOS: Father’s Day Old Car Sunday at Heritage Park in Mission

June 19 event brought out thousands of vehicles and dads

Bob Friesen photo
Lorne Ridley showing off the engine of the now fully restored project after three years of work. Patrick Penner / Mission Record

Mission family restores late father’s unfinished ‘dream’ car: 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood Sedan

Raymond Nadeau’s family show off restored classic at Mission’s Old Car Sunday at Heritage Park

Lorne Ridley showing off the engine of the now fully restored project after three years of work. Patrick Penner / Mission Record
Bob and Heather Spencer are no strangers to the annual challenge – Bob has participated five times, Heather four times. (Submitted photo)

Abbotsford couple to cycle 550 km in August to fundraise for SickKids Foundation

Bob and Heather Spencer are riding for Heather’s sister, who died from cancer at age of 3

Bob and Heather Spencer are no strangers to the annual challenge – Bob has participated five times, Heather four times. (Submitted photo)
Facebook photo.

Two people flown to hospital with serious burns following Mission apartment blaze

Fire Chief: All residents not yet accounted for; investigation underway of severely damaged building

Facebook photo.
Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rail District on Oct. 5, 2021. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun not seeking re-election this fall

2-term mayor makes surprise announcement via social media on June 13

Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rail District on Oct. 5, 2021. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)