Mission City Record

The Mission Record is a weekly newspaper that comes out every Thursday and frequently refreshes content on its website, www.missioncityrecord.com. For over 103 years, we have served as the official newspaper for the Mission community, consistently providing valuable and relevant local news in both our print edition and online.

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B.C. forestry needs to do more to reduce wildfire risk: Report

1 week ago | missioncityrecord.com | Mark Page

A new Forest Practices Board report says the province needs to do more to ensure logging activity protects B.C. communities from wildfires. Results of a two-year investigation by the board were released Thursday (June 19), finding the government needs to alter regulations to make cutblock clean-up easier, be stricter in holding forestry companies accountable, and encourage local communities to make wildfire risk reduction plans available to logging companies.
Busy intersection Mission's most dangerous for fifth straight year

1 week ago | missioncityrecord.com | Dillon White

The intersection of Cedar Valley Connector, Highway 11 and Lougheed Highway in Mission was the most dangerous for local drivers in 2024. ICBC recently released its annual crash statistics, and the intersection's 110 crashes were the most in the city for the fifth consecutive year.
Mission eyes rural strategy by end of year

2 weeks ago | missioncityrecord.com | Dillon White

A strategy for rural areas is a priority for the City of Mission. After the city’s official community plan was adopted last month, council had a special meeting on Monday (June 9) to discuss a timeline for implementing notable projects, including its rural strategy. The rural strategy incorporates all of Mission outside the urban growth boundary.
Celebration slated for Tuesday to honour land transfer to local First Nations

2 weeks ago | missioncityrecord.com | Dillon White

The Leq'á:mel, Máthxwi, and Semá:th (LMS) Society is set to host a community celebration on Tuesday (June 17) at Fraser River Heritage Park honouring the Í:xel Sq'eq'ó Land-Back Agreement.
Mission country singer releases debut EP

2 weeks ago | missioncityrecord.com | Dillon White

In her debut EP, Mission country singer Annika Catharina is exploring the theme of love. "The inspiration is pretty much all around love and different experiences with love —things that I felt personally [or] stories that I've heard. Each song touches on a different aspect in a different way. I think each song is very unique, and I'm super proud that the songs turned out the way they did," Catharina said. You and Me is a five-track EP released on May 23.
Mission forestry turns profit to start 2025 with tariff, wildfire threat looming

2 weeks ago | missioncityrecord.com | Dillon White

Mission’s forestry department reported a net profit of $181,474 to begin 2025. Forestry director Chris Gruenwald presented the department’s quarterly report to council on Monday (June 2) with the department expected to remain profitable for the year. A net profit of $1,082,492 was forecasted for the quarter, per the report.
Employability program helps Mission students build on-the-job skills

2 weeks ago | missioncityrecord.com | Dillon White

From lifting boxes at Canadian Tire to helping care for cats at the Fraser Valley Humane Society, Mission Secondary School students are getting a head start on their careers in their own community. Students in the school’s Employability Skills program are gaining real-world experience at businesses and organizations across the city, including Canadian Tire, Save On Foods, Rona, White Spot, the City of Mission and the Fraser Valley Humane Society.
Smile Cookie campaign raises almost $20,000 for Fraserview Learning Centre

2 weeks ago | missioncityrecord.com | Dillon White

The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign in Mission raised a total of $19,839 for Fraserview Learning Centre. Local Tim Hortons owners joined the Mission Public School District board on Tuesday to present a cheque to the school. Principal Jordan Klassen said the 2025 profits are a record in the Mission area.
Meet the new chief of Leq’á:mel First Nation

2 weeks ago | missioncityrecord.com | Dillon White

Leq’á:mel First Nation has a new chief councillor. Stacey Goulding, whose traditional name is Temáytélwet, takes on the top leadership role after years of working with Katzie First Nation. Roughly two months after being elected, Goulding says there’s a lot to prioritize.
Mission calls for action to combat rising commercial rent that hinders small businesses

2 weeks ago | missioncityrecord.com | Dillon White

The City of Mission will write to the province in an effort to regulate commercial rent. A motion from Mayor Paul Horn at Monday’s (June 2) council meeting to send a letter to the relevant ministries carried unanimously. Horn’s notice of motion states that landlords—many from outside the community— are escalating commercial rents to levels that are increasing vacancies and undermining the viability of businesses and non-profits.