Author: Charlotte Hayes

Mission Fire Rescue Service hosted its annual Fire and Life Safety Fair at Fraser River Heritage Park on Sunday, October 5. The event drew a large crowd who enjoyed interactive displays and family-friendly activities. This year’s fair focused on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries in homes. Visitors learned important safety tips and prevention measures through hands-on demonstrations. Local organizations joined the event, including Mission Forestry, BC Emergency Health Services, Firesmart, and Emergency Support Services. They provided guidance, demonstrations, and resources to help residents stay safe at home. Children and adults alike participated in the interactive exhibits, which included fire…

Two young men have died, and a third suffered serious injuries after a truck crashed down an embankment near Mission on Thursday evening. Police said they were called to Norrish Creek Forest Service Road at about 9 p.m. after an injured man flagged down a passing motorist. When officers arrived, they discovered that a truck had left the road and fallen down a steep embankment. The man, found near the seven-kilometre mark, told police he had been riding in a truck with two friends when it crashed. Mission Search and Rescue was called to the scene. Despite challenging terrain and…

Police in Mission, British Columbia, are investigating a violent incident that left two teenage girls injured and shocked. A masked man assaulted the teens in Centennial Park on Friday evening and fled the scene with one of their phones. Authorities are now urging the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the suspect. The attack took place around 9 p.m. when the girls, aged 15 and 16, were near Taulbut Street and 11th Avenue. According to investigators, the suspect suddenly approached and kicked one of the girls off her e-scooter. She fell to the ground, while…

A Mission couple recovered their wedding rings after a surprising and smelly journey that led them to a local landfill. Steve and Jeannine Van Ysseldyk lost the rings during a movie night, only to discover that the missing jewels were buried in a compost pile. Jeannine’s solitaire diamond ring, an upgrade from her engagement ring, and the couple’s 10-year anniversary band had vanished after a bag of popcorn spilled outside their car. What followed was an unusual treasure hunt that tested patience, determination, and noses. Steve approached compost processor Denny Webster at the Mission Sanitary Landfill with an unusual request.…

The province’s police watchdog has cleared Abbotsford Police of any wrongdoing in a head-on collision that injured two people earlier this year on the Mission Bridge. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of British Columbia announced on Friday, August 8, that its probe into the crash on January 24 has concluded. Police had reported that around 12:30 a.m. that day, officers attempted to stop a Ford Mustang in Mission for a traffic violation. The vehicle failed to stop and drove south in the northbound lanes of the Mission Bridge. It collided head-on with a northbound Hyundai Elantra. The sole occupants of…

The City of Mission is asking residents for feedback on e-scooters as it considers joining a provincial pilot program. A new survey on engage.mission.ca invites locals to share their opinions on a potential project to legalize e-scooters in Mission. The results will guide city council in deciding whether to participate. Mission would join more than 30 communities across British Columbia taking part in the pilot, which runs from April 2024 to 2028. The provincial program will determine if e-scooters should be allowed permanently in the province. The survey asks residents about their personal use of e-scooters, where they should be…

A British Columbia judge has overturned the censure of Mission councillor Ken Herar, ruling that he was denied procedural fairness and natural justice during the city’s investigation. Justice Caldwell issued the decision on August 12, ordering the censure to be quashed and set aside in its entirety. The judge also ruled that Herar is entitled to have his legal costs covered. Herar said he is relieved the matter has finally ended, describing the past years as difficult for him and his family. He explained that the process had taken a toll on his mental and physical health and caused distress…

Two men died and another was seriously hurt after a truck crashed down an embankment near Mission on Thursday evening, police say. The crash happened on Norrish Creek Forest Service Road around 9 p.m. Officers were alerted when an injured man flagged down a passing driver. The man told police he had been a passenger in a red Ford Ranger truck with two friends when the vehicle went off the gravel road. The crash site was about seven kilometers in. Mission Search and Rescue teams joined the RCMP to find the truck. Despite the rough terrain and darkness, they located…

Mission Memorial Hospital’s emergency department will be closed overnight from Sunday, August 3, to Monday, August 4, due to a shortage of doctors. The closure begins at 5 p.m. Sunday and continues until 8 a.m. the next day. Other hospital services will remain available during this time. Fraser Health has described this as a “temporary service interruption.” Patients who arrive before 5 p.m. will still be able to see a doctor. These doctors will remain on duty until their shift ends at 11 p.m. After 5 p.m., nurses trained in emergency care will be on-site. They can help walk-in patients…

Mission Hill Estate Winery in West Kelowna has been named Canada’s winery of the year for 2025 by the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada. The judges praised Mission Hill Top Winery for its blend of quality and consistency. This marks the sixth time the estate has captured the top national honor since the event began in 2001. Chief winemaker Taylor Whelan said the award shows the team’s commitment to craft. He noted more than forty years of steady growth. Whelan highlighted the estate’s shift to sustainable farming and its focus on terroir. He added that Mission Hill’s tasting experiences…