Author Archives: Alyssa Conti
Fraser Valley teacher hosts 12th annual Zumbathon for Cancer fundraiser
SURREY - A beloved Surrey high school teacher is taking steps, spins and grooves to raise funds for cancer research with the 12th annual Zumbathon for Cancer. On Friday, June 6, Elaine Chong will be h...
Jun 01, 2025
Chilliwack launches curbside recycling program for 'Star' residents
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack's latest recycling program is taking it all the way back to grade school- by handing out stickers to outstanding recycling "stars". From June to December, City staf...
May 31, 2025
UPDATE: Chilliwack RCMP find missing 65-year-old man
UPDATE 3:01 p.m. Saturday: Chilliwack RCMP report that the 65-year-old man reported missing on Friday, May 30, has been located safe and sound. All identifying information has been removed for privacy...
May 31, 2025
UFV recognizing six leaders with honorary degrees this June
ABBOTSFORD - The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is recognizing six leaders from a variety of backgrounds at its upcoming Convocation ceremonies.From June 10 to 12, the UFV will be giving honora...
May 31, 2025
Annual fundraising luncheon raises over $10K for Salvation Army in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - The Salvation Army in Abbotsford has announced that it hosted a successful annual luncheon- by exceeding its $10,000 fundraising goal. On Wednesday, April 23, the third Hope in the Valley...
May 31, 2025
AbbyPD arrest 40-year-old drunk driver picking up child from school, remove 19 more
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department has removed more than a dozen impaired drivers off the road over the past couple of days, but one incident left the police especially concerned. On Thursd...
May 31, 2025
Millions of bees escape from semi rollover near B.C.-American border Friday
ALDERGROVE - An area near the U.S.-Canada border is buzzing with activity today (May 30) after a semi-truck carrying 14 million bees rolled over in Whatcom County, Washington, less than 20 kilometres ...
May 30, 2025
Mission RCMP respond to 300 calls for service, including scams and stolen vehicles
MISSION - Mission Mounties responded to scams, SOS calls and stolen vehicles - among others - during the week of May 19 to 25. The RCMP's latest Community Connection shows that police responded to 300...
May 30, 2025
New law forces MLA Misty van Popta to resign from the Township of Langley council
VICTORIA - A B.C. Conservative legislator has lost her job as a councillor in the Fraser Valley as a new law banning MLAs from also serving as municipal representatives comes into effect. Misty Van Po...
May 30, 2025
850 seats to open in Langley, Abbotsford as new classrooms begin construction in B.C.
LANGLEY - Fraser Valley schools may soon be able to welcome more students as the B.C. government builds new classrooms across the province. Abbotsford Middle School is set to receive eight prefabricat...
May 30, 2025