Author Archives: Alyssa Conti
Castle Fun Park closes due to heavy flooding, 3rd time in its history
ABBOTSFORD - With several evacuation orders in place along Highway 1 in Abbotsford, businesses like Castle Fun Park are forced to close thanks to heavy rain - again. The amusement park posted on Frida...
Dec 12, 2025
Transit service in Fraser Valley impacted by highway closures
CHILLIWACK - Bus riders will need to use other modes of transportation - or stay put - as current highway closures in the Lower Mainland are affecting service in the Fraser Valley region. BC Transit s...
Dec 12, 2025
Chilliwack RCMP seek missing 24-year-old woman
CHILLIWACK - Police in Chilliwack are asking for the public's help in finding a woman reported missing earlier this week.RCMP say 24-year-old Emily Murdin was reported missing Monday, December 8. She'...
Dec 12, 2025
Highway 1 opens eastbound between Highway 9 and Hope
AGASSIZ - Drivers heading from Agassiz to Hope can take Highway 1 eastbound again after crews cleared up debris from the roads between Thursday and Friday, December 12.Emil Anderson Maintenance, a Fra...
Dec 12, 2025
BREAKING: Highway 1 closed between Sumas Way and No. 3 Road in Abbotsford
UPDATE, 8:25 P.M.: Through a statement issued by the City of Abbotsford, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit has closed Highway 1 between Sumas Way and No. 3 Road in Abbotsford due to groundwat...
Dec 11, 2025 Image: DriveBC / Highway 1 through Abbotsford.
UPDATE: City of Chilliwack declares state of local emergency from atmospheric river
Update 8:30 P.M.: An evacuation alert has been issued for eight properties on Patterson Road due to heavy rain in the area. City staff have hand-delivered notices to all parties. More updates will be ...
Dec 11, 2025
Hope Airport records heaviest rainfall during atmospheric river event
CHILLIWACK - The atmospheric river that delivered heavy rainfall across the Fraser Valley Wednesday (Dec. 10), soaked stunning rainfall amounts, especially in the eastern sections of the region.Accord...
Dec 11, 2025
New affordable housing units expected early 2026 in downtown Mission
MISSION - Government partners are working with a non-profit housing provider to build new affordable homes in Mission with a key infrastructure purchase.BC Housing has recently purchased a 10-storey b...
Dec 07, 2025
UFV launches modern registration system for non-credit students
ABBOTSFORD - The University of the Fraser Valley is looking to make class sign-ups easier for non-credit learners with a new update to its registration system.Students in continuing education (CE) and...
Dec 07, 2025
Abbotsford Canucks to celebrate 5th anniversary in Rogers Forum
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford's Calder Cup champions are heading down to Rogers Forum this evening (Dec. 7) for an anniversary face-off against the Coachella Valley Firebirds."We are looking forward to cele...
Dec 07, 2025