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Thousands of criminal cases are at risk of being thrown out due to lengthy judicial delays.

The promoter of a comedy play that was cancelled Friday night in Abbotsford and resulted in the arrest of two men said he has consulted a lawyer.

The caller starts by expressing interest in an item listed for sale online or in the newspaper, such as a vehicle. He asks questions about the item, and sometimes seeks directions on where he can view it in person.

Michael Luzia of Abbotsford has made his way to Tokyo and could be home as early as next week, his mom Susanne said today (Friday).

Voters will have the final say on whether Abbotsford and Mission move forward on a P3 (public private partnership) deal for the new Stave Lake water system. It was revealed at a joint council meeting on Thursday night, that if both councils approve a P3 recommendation, a referendum would be held during the municipal elections in November.

Two men who were involved in a home invasion in Mission in 2009 were recently sentenced to jail terms.

"We have lost a great citizen," Mayor George Peary said with the passing of Christine Lamb.

Civil claims involving 30 people affected by a 2007 crash that killed six pedestrians and injured 19 others have been settled without a trial.

Reaction to B.C.’s minimum wage increase is mixed. While employees looking to make more money are excited, business leaders are taking a more cautious stance. “It’s not as big an issue as some might have thought. Although, the speed that it’s coming is rather quick,” said David D. Hull, executive director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. He admits that an increase was warranted, but said some businesses will have to act quickly to adjust their financial plans.