Author Archives: Alyssa Conti

Ridge Meadows, White Rock hospitals redirecting some scheduled births due to OBGYN shortage
MAPLE RIDGE - Expectant patients who had planned to give birth at Ridge Meadows and Peace Arch Hospitals may be referred to other sites as maternity services struggle with a doctor shortage this holid...
Alyssa Conti Dec 06, 2025

UPDATE: AbbyPD says missing 16-year-old male located safely
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department now says a 16-year-old who was reported missing over the weekend has been located safely. "Missing person update: [Redacted teen's name] has been found sa...
Alyssa Conti Dec 06, 2025 Image: AbbyPD

Fraser Valley realtors collect over 900 bags of blankets, warm winter clothes in annual drive
FRASER VALLEY - Folks in need could receive some help bundling up this winter as Fraser Valley Realtors wrap up their 31st annual Blanket Drive.Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) members and clie...
Alyssa Conti Dec 06, 2025

Award-winning trumpeter, singer comes home to Chilliwack for the holidays
CHILLIWACK - A local-born and raised musician is making her way back home for the holidays for a one-night performance at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.Juno Award winner Bria Skonberg is flying in fr...
Alyssa Conti Dec 06, 2025

Cyclist dead after Friday morning semi collision in Burnaby
BURNABY - Investigators are seeking the public's help after a fatal collision between a cyclist and a semi-truck in Burnaby Friday morning (Dec. 5).Just after 8 a.m., RCMP frontline officers responded...
Alyssa Conti Dec 06, 2025

Hope Cinema set to reopen for 80th anniversary under new lease holder
HOPE - The much-loved, historic Hope theatre may be getting a new lease on life after all, over a year since its former operators bid farewell.New resident Ali Marsman has taken on the challenge of re...
Alyssa Conti Dec 06, 2025

Circuit failures, downed trees cut power to customers in Chilliwack and Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - Thousands of Abbotsford customers - and hundreds more in Chilliwack - may have woken up without power Saturday morning, December 6.BC Hydro reported outages affecting a total of over 4,90...
Alyssa Conti Dec 06, 2025

Surrey hospital to open new heart, imaging suites
SURREY - Patients south of the Fraser River won't have to travel too far for cardiac care after new additions to the Surrey Memorial Hospital. The hospital is opening two interventional radiology and ...
Alyssa Conti Dec 05, 2025

41-year-old man faces charges for child sex abuse and exploitation material: Surrey Police ICE
SURREY - Charges have been approved against a 41-year-old man for his alleged role in possessing and distributing child sex abuse and exploitation material. According to a statement from police, SPS I...
Alyssa Conti Dec 05, 2025

Portion of Chilliwack road to close for sewer pipe work starting Monday
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is advising residents about an upcoming road closure after the weekend as crews continue work on a sanitary forcemain upgrade on Wolfe Road.The stretch from Dyke Ro...
Alyssa Conti Dec 05, 2025