Author Archives: Alyssa Conti
Toxic gas leak injures four workers, 80 evacuated, in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY - A release of toxic bromine gas into the air in an industrial area of Burnaby, B.C., sent four workers to hospital and forced the evacuation of 80 others. The Burnaby Fire Department says in ...
Jul 18, 2025
'It's about honouring our past': Chilliwack film fest launches rescue page for local cinema legacy
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Independent Film Festival (CIFF) may have found a new host this year, but organizers are still hoping to salvage the heart and guts of their original home in Cottonwood 4 C...
Jul 18, 2025
Abbotsford moves to stage 2 water restrictions ahead of hotter summer forecast
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford is moving on to the next stage of water restrictions as the city experiences drier conditions ahead of a hotter summer. Starting Monday, July 28, stage 2 water restrictions wil...
Jul 18, 2025
Chilliwack RCMP to host Open House next month
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack RCMP are hosting an open house next month as it celebrates 75 years of policing service in the community.Officers and staff will open the doors to the Chilliwack RCMP detac...
Jul 18, 2025
Mission to kick off 38th annual folk fest in Fraser River Heritage Park
MISSION - The City of Mission is gearing up to sing, dance and gather round on park grounds next week for the 38th annual Mission Folk Music Festival (MFMF).More than 20 artists from a range of tradit...
Jul 13, 2025
Canucks ship goaltender Silovs to Penguins for forward Stillman, 2027 fourth-rounder
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks traded goaltender Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team announced Sunday. In exchange, the Canucks received forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-roun...
Jul 13, 2025
Pedestrian struck by train in Chilliwack Sunday morning
UPDATE 11:15 A.M. MONDAY: A spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP detachment has confirmed that a 43-year-old woman died after being struck by a train Sunday morning (July 13) in Chilliwack. "On July 1...
Jul 13, 2025
Wildfire near Princeton golf course in B.C. prompts evacuation order
An out-of-control wildfire near Princeton in British Columbia has prompted an evacuation order. The BC Wildfire Service says the August Lake wildfire, which is burning close to Princeton Golf Club, is...
Jul 13, 2025
Abbotsford Canucks release 2025-26 regular season schedule
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford's own Calder Cup holders have now announced their comeback schedule, and they will be starting- and ending- their next regular season on the road. This fall, the Abbotsford Can...
Jul 13, 2025
CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of July 13, 2025
CHILLIWACK - Crime Stoppers "MOST WANTED" is a weekly service based on information provided by police investigators who need public assistance in making our communities safer by identifying individual...
Jul 13, 2025