Author Archives: Alyssa Conti
1 airlifted to hospital after dirt bike incident near Chilliwack Lake Road Saturday
CHILLIWACK - One person has been taken to hospital after a dirt bike incident in Chilliwack Saturday afternoon (Jun. 14). At about 12:25 p.m., BC Emergency Health Services received a call regarding th...
Jun 14, 2025
B.C. food industry executive receives honorary UFV degree
ABBOTSFORD - Over the past week, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has honoured six leaders with honorary degrees for achievements in their respective fields, and one of those leaders is the C...
Jun 14, 2025
B.C. man sentenced to 19 years for Langley, Surrey killings in 2022
LOWER MAINLAND - Courts have now convicted a B.C. man for two separate deaths in the Lower Mainland roughly three years ago, according to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). In March 20...
Jun 14, 2025
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