Author Archives: Alyssa Conti
Chilliwack reps raise concerns on growing homelessness, addiction ahead of FIFA 2026
CHILLIWACK - Members of government representing Chilliwack are calling on the province to take action on a growing safety crisis in the community ahead of the FIFA World Cup next summer.MP Mark Strahl...
Nov 15, 2025
Abbotsford police stop over 1K impaired drivers so far in 2025
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford have issued a safety reminder after removing more than a thousand impaired drivers from local roads to date in 2025.According to a social media post by the Abbotsford...
Nov 15, 2025
Agassiz shop catches fire Friday night, no injuries reported
AGASSIZ - A barrage of sirens zipped through Agassiz roads after a shop lit ablaze Friday night, November 14. Scanner traffic reported the fire on Ottenbreit Road, near the No. 9, at around 9 p.m. Ima...
Nov 15, 2025
MLA organizes community rally after several ER shutdowns at Mission Memorial
MISSION - The MLA for Abbotsford-Mission is looking to send a message to government after half a dozen ER shutdowns at Mission Memorial Hospital this year.On November 9, the hospital temporarily suspe...
Nov 14, 2025
Residents invited to first Chilliwack-wide free swap event at Evergreen Hall
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is looking to turn one resident's trash into another person's treasure with an upcoming city-wide event.On November 30, locals are invited to the City's first Free ...
Nov 14, 2025
Police seek suspect in sexual assault of 10-year-old in Surrey
SURREY - Surrey police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in relation to a sexual assault of a young girl nearly two months ago. On September 17, at around 7:15 p.m., the 10-yea...
Nov 14, 2025 Image: Surrey Police Service
Annual 'Holly Jolly' celebration returns to Chilliwack with seasonal events, markets
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack is getting into the full swing of the holiday spirit with its latest lineup of events and attractions starting this weekend."This immersive seasonal campaign transforms the cit...
Nov 14, 2025
Semi flips heading northbound on Coquihalla near Hope Friday morning
COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY - Crews are working to recover a big rig that flipped heading uphill on the Coquihalla Highway early Friday morning (Nov. 14).Just before 1:30 a.m., DriveBC reported an overturned s...
Nov 14, 2025
Chilliwack, Hope businesses targeted with fake $100 bills: RCMP
CHILLIWACK - Police are warning local businesses about counterfeit money being used in Hope and Chilliwack. According to an RCMP social media post, male and female suspects have been attempting to pas...
Nov 14, 2025
FVHCF marks 25 years with upcoming gala fundraiser for new tools at Abbotsford hospital
ABBOTSFORD - The non-profit dedicated to improving healthcare services across the Fraser Valley region is celebrating its 25th birthday by staying true to its mission.On Friday, November 14, the Frase...
Nov 11, 2025