Author Archives: Alyssa Conti
Agassiz-area gallery hosts First Nations Beadathon for National Indigenous Peoples Day
AGASSIZ - An art gallery nestled between Agassiz and Hope is celebrating the colourful tapestry of Indigenous traditions with its upcoming First Nations Beadathon. On June 21, guests are invited to th...
Jun 14, 2025
Chilliwack firefighters respond to basement blaze in over 100-year-old derelict home
CHILLIWACK - Fire crews have put out an early blaze in a derelict home Saturday (Jun. 14) after its basement went up in flames.At around 1 a.m., the Chilliwack Fire Department found smoke coming from ...
Jun 14, 2025
RCMP addresses social media post showing youth jumping off Mission Bridge
MISSION - RCMP are asking people to take down any posts showing a youth jumping off the Mission Bridge yesterday (Jun. 13). Videos and photos of the incident went around online shortly before 5 p.m. t...
Jun 14, 2025
Abbotsford mayor challenges Charlotte mayor ahead of historic Calder Cup Final
ABBOTSFORD - Spirits are high in Abbotsford as the Canucks head to their historic game against the Charlotte Checkers- and the mayors of both cities are getting in on the action. Abbotsford Mayor Ross...
Jun 13, 2025
Surrey, B.C., police launch team to counter extortions in South Asian community
SURREY - A series of reports of extortion from people and businesses in the South Asian community has prompted a wider investigation by police in Surrey, B.C. The Surrey Police Service says in a state...
Jun 13, 2025
Police in Fraser Valley launch team to counter extortions in South Asian community
SURREY - A series of reports of extortion from people and businesses in the South Asian community has prompted a wider investigation by police in Surrey, B.C. The Surrey Police Service says in a state...
Jun 13, 2025
Police issue warning after two close wildlife encounters in Maple Ridge area
MAPLE RIDGE - Ridge Meadows RCMP are urging residents to stay bear - and generally wildlife - aware after two recent encounters left a person and a pet injured. Yesterday, June 12, police responded to...
Jun 13, 2025
Police warn of hundreds of Hells Angels in Surrey, B.C., this weekend
Police in Surrey, B.C., are warning residents about hundreds of Hells Angels who have arrived in the city, saying they have a history as "perpetrators and attractors of violence." Surrey Police say of...
Jun 13, 2025
Mission RCMP seeks DoorDash driver riding in car during vehicle theft
MISSION - Police are hoping to speak with a DoorDash driver who was possibly taken for a ride in his own car while it was being stolen. Just before 7:30 p.m. on May 30, Mission RCMP went to assist a r...
Jun 13, 2025
Popular Chilliwack boutique shutting doors after 20 years as owner retires
CHILLIWACK - A much-loved clothing and gift shop in the heart of the city is soon closing its doors after 20 years in business. The Button Box owner Jeanie Blecker looked back at the shop's journey in...
Jun 13, 2025