Author Archives: Alyssa Conti
Toronto condo market unlikely to see jolt as conditions vary elsewhere in Canada
TORONTO - Experts say the Greater Toronto Area condo market is unlikely to awaken from its lull any time soon even as other major Canadian cities see somewhat more promising demand. As supply continue...
Apr 13, 2025
UFV celebrates 50th anniversary with alumni and friends
CHILLIWACK - The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) wrapped up its golden jubilee celebrations last week by looking back at the community built by its alumni and their friends. More than 50,000 stu...
Apr 12, 2025
Annual community event looking to cut down e-waste in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD -A community initiative is inviting Abbotsford residents to protect their data and get rid of electronic waste- without risking the environment. On Saturday, April 26, the Electronic Recycl...
Apr 12, 2025
Man charged with assault after police say two officers in Vancouver were set on fire
VANCOUVER - A man has been charged after allegedly setting two officers from the Vancouver Police Department on fire earlier this week. The department says the 40-year old faces one count of assaultin...
Apr 12, 2025
Trespassers, high demand prompt local Tulip Festival to re-open fields
CHILLIWACK - The Botanica Flower Festival is re-opening its gates - in a sense - because people apparently couldn't help scaling them. More than a week after its unexpected closure, festival organizer...
Apr 12, 2025
Chilliwack family seeks support after 6-year-old helps save mom from medical distress
CHILLIWACK - Little Sofia was at home with her four-year-old brother and her mom, Chiara Ignace, on what should have been a typical Friday morning.Instead, the six-year-old witnessed her mother begin ...
Apr 12, 2025
Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab: study
Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke, suggests a study from researchers, including a team from Simon Fras...
Apr 12, 2025
Chilliwack schools placed in hold-and-secure Friday morning
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack students were kept in their buildings this morning (Apr. 11) as officials carried out a hold-and-secure procedure at Chilliwack Secondary School and Chilliwack Middle School. I...
Apr 11, 2025
Tydel Foods location to remain open after outpouring of community support
CHILLIWACK - The lights will be staying on at Tydel Foods' original Patten Avenue location after all, thanks to some big media coverage and an outpouring of generous donations.Owner Brigida Crosbie sh...
Apr 11, 2025
Two B.C. police officers hurt in collision set off by robbery chase
SURREY - A series of events that started with a robbery in Surrey, B.C., ended with two officers being sent to hospital because of a crash. The Surrey Police Service says they were called Wednesday to...
Apr 11, 2025