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The best of Mission’s business community gathers tomorrow night to honour those which have exceeded customers’ expectations and given back to the municipality.
To learn more about each of the nominees, follow the Chamber Facebook page (Mission.Business. Network) or visit missionchamber.bc.ca.
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The Business Excellence Awards annually recognizes the superiority and outstanding achievements of many of our local businesses. Those nominated excel at their core function and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of Mission. They are the trailblazers, innovators, risktakers and community supporters that exemplify the long-standing history and spirit of business leadership in Mission.
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The speed limit on First Avenue in downtown Mission is being dropped to 40 km/h. Council wanted the speed to be reduced from the current 50 km/h to 30 km/h and made the request to Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes, who referred the matter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) earlier this year. In a letter dated Oct. 5, the MOTI stated the speed limit for all numbered highways is 50 km/h unless there is a school zone present. However, in recognition of Mission’s downtown revitalization project, the ministry granted a reduction. Mission Downtown Business Association’s executive director was disappointed the speed limit wasn’t altered to 30 km/h, but says this is a step in the right direction. Ronda Cushnie expects traffic calming will come as part of the revitalization plan to make First Avenue a pedestrian-friendly area. “Our dream is to have wide sidewalks, outdoor cafes, and green up some space,” said Cushnie. “Ultimately, we would like to see an overpass or bypass.” Council is also not satisfied with the reduction and Coun. Dave Hensman says he will keep fighting for the lower speed. Mayor Ted Adlem suggested Mission should consider, through the revitalization plan, taking over First Avenue from the provincial ministry.
Capacity crowds flooded downtown Mission last Friday night for the annual Candlelight Parade. See which floats won and more photos. PAGE 5
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Top: Alyssa, Courtney, and Carissa were part of the group at the front of the line to get free Carly Rae Jepsen tickets Tuesday night. Above: Abbotsford’s Ashyana was recorded saying hello to Jepsen after receiving her ticket. JASON ROESSLE PHOTOS
Local swimmer up for male Mission athlete of the year City Boxing Club hosted a 16-
The District of Mission has been awarded five blooms from the Communities in Bloom organization, and has won the Butchart Gardens Land Reclamation Award. PAGE 16
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were charged $4,900 for the inspection and a $300 administration fee. Additional remediation inspections were $250. The team was put on hold indefinitely in January 2011 and every file, BY CAROL AUN S E R V I N G except M I S S for I O Nones S I Ninitiated C E 1 9 0 8 by police, is being reMission Record viewed. The review won’t be Mission’s mayor will be 85¢ introducing legislation to completed by the end of scrap the Public Safety the year, said Adlem, who THURSDAY, NOV. 1, 2012 Inspection Team (PSIT) notes it is being worked on honouring weekly.award winners PAGE 25-32 by year’s See Theend. Record’s special supplement Adlem is hopeful counThe district isn’t using the bylaw and it’s just sit- cil can address the probBUDGET ting in the books, Mayor lems surrounding mediPRESENTED cal marijuana grow opTed Adlem explained. MONDAY “There is no PSIT team erations before the PSIT The District of Mission is unveiling its now, nor will there ever bylaw is gone for good. budget to the public Monday evening. PAGE 3 be one under my watch,” The federal government has legalized marijuana he added. The PSIT bylaw has through a medicinal use, been contentious since but has downloaded the its 2008 inception. The associated problems to Mission bylaw was created to ad- local governments, exresidents are reminded to dress concerns regard- plained Adlem. gather together enough It’s a safety issue, acing clandestine drug labs emergency supplies to last and marijuana grow opcording to the mayor. NEARLY 72 hours without assistance. Businesses in Mission erations, allowing the disFINISHED trict to penalize property are inspected on a reguBC Hydro says the smart meter installation is almost completed owners whose homes are lar basis, and Adlem says province-wide. PAGE 5 found to be altered to pro- his restaurant is subject duce illegal drugs, like to checks twice a year. marijuana and metham- Fire and safety inspectors should inspect a building phetamine. The team visited homes where marijuana is being based on data from BC grown, he reasoned. Service. be personally prepared to care for and vehicle kits in case you have to B J R “Ifamily. don’t care ifwalk you grow Hydro Rescue indicating unusu“Talk to your family and co- yourself and somewhere else. Mission Record and make sure they know A minimum of four to six litres In Mission, the emergency opmarijuana, sure highworkers howpower to use a fire consumpextinguisher,” he of water per person, per dayjust is the make erations centre (EOC) is activated This past Saturday’sally earthquake of a home kit. immediately during any type of off Haida Gwaii is another re- added. it’s done additions properly,” said tion.to be A 7.7 magnitude earthquake basis Other suggested crisis, said Watkinson. minder to Mission residents FLU SHOTS Located at fire station one on prepared for any type of natural di- struck Haida Gwaii at 8:07 p.m. would be a portable, battery-operThe OFFERED Mission Roadrunners varsity football team routed the Pitt Meadows Adlem. “Wees-have Property and wasowners located 139 whose kilometres ated radio, flashlight, candles, Seventh every Avenue, the seismic-presaster, or widespread infrastructure south of Masset. medications, toiletry items, pared structure can continue opbreakdown. tothat expect every homes suspected of sential Marauders Saturday If the event had caused more and aright crescent wrench would erating even if there is power loss It is recommended you know the were A number of flu shot clinics have been afternoon 47-17 in the team’s home opener. Here, Evan safe places to which to flee at your widespread damage, it’s conceiv- be used to shut off the gas at your due to its generator. organizedcarries across Mission, the with oneball past a defending Pitt Meadows player. housing illegal substances no one would come to your meter.home is safe.” For more information on emerwork and in your home in case an able Horton JASON ROESSLE PHOTO happening today at the Leisure Centre. Also, weather appropriate cloth- gency preparedness and on what to earthquake strikes, said Asst. Chief aid for at least 72 hours, said WatHwy. 34033 Lougheed 5X8 BC V2V Mission 604.826.6914 telephone: fax: 604.826.5916
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Family and friends of the flagger who died in Mission after being struck by a car gathered at the courthouse for the driver’s sentencing.
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Mayor moves to dismantle PSIT by end of year
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the pop music scene came after Call Me Maybe hit it big earlier this year. The song has gone five times platinum, sold more than 10 million singles, and summited to the number one spot on the charts in 37 countries, including the U.S. where it spent nine weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. The Target Road Trip launched in Halifax, Nova Scotia Nov. 30 and has been making its way across the country. You can follow the tour progress at facebook.com/ targetcanada and twitter. com/target_CA.
Read about all the businesses up for an award at Friday’s event PAGE 29-39
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nominated for two Grammy Awards, is being brought to town by Target, which is hosting the Dec. 17 performance at the Clarke Theatre. Her hit single Call Me Maybe is competing for the Best Pop Solo Performance award and Song of the Year. Song of the year recognizes the song writers, and Jepsen’s team also includes Tavish Crowe and Josh Ramsay. “I’m so grateful to be back home in Mission where I’ve received such strong support from day one,” said Jepsen in a press release. Jepsen’s rise to the top of
It is an honour for the District of Mission to recognize and congratulate all of the local businesses nominated for excellence in their award category. We are fortunate to have you in our community and we wish you all continued success.
First Avenue speed limit dropping to 40 km/h
Jepsen hosting free concert Those at the front of the line had been camped out on the Leisure Centre floor since 5:30 a.m. In the few minutes leading up to the free Carly Rae Jepsen concert ticket giveaway Tuesday night, that line stretched out and around the facility, spilling up Taulbut Street nearly halfway to Seventh Avenue. A few of the Jepsen fans at the head of the line were proudly showing off the red Target-logo emblazoned wristbands that signified they were guaranteed one of the 500 tickets that were 2012 CCNAat being handed out starting 6 p.m. Dec. 11. Alyssa, 12, has been a fan of the Mission singer since she started performing. The Grade 7 student from Heritage Park Secondary School had seen her perform locally years ago and has remained a stalwart follower of Jepsen’s success. Another girl part of the front-line group was Carissa from Mission Secondary School, who sings choir and loves Jepsen’s music. The Grade 7 student said she feels inspired that someone from this community has done so well. Jepsen, who last week was
THURSDAY, OCT. 18, 2012
THE BEST BUSINESSES IN MISSION HONOURED
The black-tie Business Excellence Awards Gala takes place at the Mission Best Western, Friday, October 19, where the top achievers will be recognized in nine categories. “Award recipients represent the top executives, business leaders, thinkers and strategists in our community,” said Chamber President Elyssa Lockhart.
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RCMP look for victim’s minivan
BY JASON ROESSLE Mission Record
Homicide investigators have identified the woman found dead in her mobile home Thursday afternoon. Muriel Anne Elaine Monk, 47, is believed to be the victim of foul play, according to Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). An autopsy to conclusively determine the cause of death was scheduled for Tuesday, she said. Results were not available by The Record’s press deadline. For the latest updates, please visit missioncityrecord.com. Police are trying to locate the victim’s vehicle, a green 1997 Dodge Caravan with B.C. licence plate 662RTH. Police were called to the 34000block of Lougheed Highway around 4 p.m. Oct. 4, and the site was cordoned off with yellow police tape for several hours. If you have any information, or have seen the minivan, call IHIT’s tipline at 1-877-551-4448, or send an e-mail to ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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Police are searching for this vehicle, which belonged to the victim. It is a 1997 Dodge Caravan, with B.C. licence plate 662RTH.
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