Environment
Last weekend for Mission residents to pick up free compost
MISSION - Time is running out for Mission residents who are looking to pickup one free cubic yard of compost this spring from the Mission landfill. The offer opened April 1 and will continue until May 31. The deal is open to residents of Mission who live within and outside the curbside collection area. You'll need to p...
May 18, 2024
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Suspect being sought
Suspicious vehicle investigation underway near Hope
HOPE - Hope RCMP are investigating a suspicious vehicle that was spotted Friday (May 17) morning in the area. Police say they were alerted to the vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 1 near Herring Island at 8:55 a.m. Officers were able to locate the vehicle later in Hope. However, they were unable to stop the driver...
May 18, 2024
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No arrest made
One sent to hospital following stabbing Thursday night in Mission
MISSION - A man is recovering after being stabbed in the arm Thursday (May 16) evening near the intersection of North Railway Avenue and Lougheed Highway in Mission.In a news release, Mission RCMP say officers responded to the scene and found a 36-year-old man with a stab wound shortly before 10:30 p.m. The victim had ...
May 17, 2024
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snow flurries
More snow expected on mountain passes east of Chilliwack tonight
CHILLIWACK - The grip of winter is refusing to loosen its clutch on mountain passes in the B.C. Interior as the unofficial start of summer arrives. Environment Canada has extended a Special Weather Statement through Saturday morning, making for a tricky start to the Victoria Day long weekend.The national weather agency...
May 17, 2024
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Outdoor recreation
B.C. Search and Rescue: Remember safety through busy May long weekend
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Search and Rescue Association is urging outdoor enthusiasts to "adopt a safety mindset" before embarking on adventures ahead of the May long weekend. The association says its crews are typically very busy on long weekends and for this upcoming one, they want to keep the task numbers as lo...
May 17, 2024
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BC Wildfires
Wildfires near Chilliwack lead to words of caution as the long weekend arrives
CHILLIWACK - As the May long weekend arrives and the urge to enjoy the recreational opportunities of British Columbia's backcountry grows, the threat of wildfires is generating concern. B.C. has already seen evacuations in the Fort Nelson area of northeastern B.C. and evacuation alerts have also been issued for other a...
May 17, 2024
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Power outage in Abbotsford
Thousands in Abbotsford spend most of Thursday without power
ABBOTSFORD - Over 2,300 customers in east Abbotsford have been without power in east for most of the day Thursday, likely due to strong winds throughout the Fraser Valley that in this case knocked over a power line. According to information on its website, BC Hydro says 2,376 customers in northeast Abbotsford, includin...
May 17, 2024
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Fire east of Chilliwack
Update: Human-caused wildfire located northeast of Chilliwack is under control
**Update at 7:35 p.m.: The fire northeast of Chilliwack is now under control, according to the BC Wildfire Service. ** Original story below: CHILLIWACK - A small fire designated as being out of control has been located east of Chilliwack near Laidlaw, a small farming community southeast of Highway 1. According to the l...
May 17, 2024
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Highway 1 slowdown in Abbotsford
3-car pileup slows eastbound Hwy. 1 through Abbotsford for 5+ kms
ABBOTSFORD - Social media users are reporting that a 3-car pileup on eastbound Highway 1 in Abbotsford just after Mount Lehman Road (exit 83) is causing huge congestion Thursday afternoon (May 16) around 5 p.m. According to a Google Maps image shared by Chilliwack resident Julie Hiscock, dark red traffic is shown betwe...
May 17, 2024
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Abbotsford Police Department
Male on electric scooter cuts off vehicle, slashes tire in 'e-scooter' rage
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say they're investigating an incident where a male riding an electric scooter cut off a vehicle and subsequently slashed a vehicle tire in a moment of unbridled rage. According to a news release from AbbyPD spokesperson Constable Art Stele, police are investigating a reported stranger ...
May 16, 2024
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