Author Archives: Alyssa Conti

Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.'s south coast
VANCOUVER - Heavy rain in the forecast is slated to pummel parts of British Columbia's south coast, with some areas possibly getting as much as 130 millimetres. Environment Canada says the rainfall wa...
Alyssa Conti Mar 22, 2025

Mission giving out 100 free water meters to volunteering homeowners
MISSION - The City of Mission's ideas for water conservation aren't drying up- A voluntary water metering program has launched this week for single-detached homeowners who are willing to participate. ...
Alyssa Conti Mar 22, 2025

Inmate convicted of sexual interference dies in Abbotsford prison
ABBOTSFORD - An 85-year-old inmate who was serving a two-year sentence has died in an Abbotsford prison last week. According to Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Garcia Ribeiro Dias had been serving ...
Alyssa Conti Mar 22, 2025

Charity looks to strike a chord in Chilliwack with upcoming concert fundraiser
CHILLIWACK -A charity that provides unique music lessons to underserved youth is looking to introduce itself to the Chilliwack community with an evening of songs and storytelling. Empower Through Musi...
Alyssa Conti Mar 22, 2025

UPDATE: RCMP increase patrols at Mission fair after unconfirmed shootout post
MISSION - UPDATE: Mission RCMP investigators have spoken with the persons related to the social media comments, including the youth who created the post, the youth involved in the alleged conflict, an...
Alyssa Conti Mar 22, 2025

Just hours left before PM Carney is expected to trigger a federal election
OTTAWA - With just hours left to go before a widely expected election call, the main political parties are gearing up as their leaders pitch themselves as the best people to lead Canada through a trad...
Alyssa Conti Mar 22, 2025

City of Chilliwack regains Coliseum ownership after nearly 23 years
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Coliseum is going back to its roots with the City of Chilliwack- more than 22 years after its tenure with the Chiefs Development Group (CDG). In 2002, the City entered a Pu...
Alyssa Conti Mar 21, 2025

4 taken to hospital after vehicle incident on Coquihalla Highway
HOPE - BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) was on scene at a motor vehicle incident on the Coquihalla Highway this afternoon (Mar. 21). A BCEHS spokesperson told Fraser Valley Today that a call came ...
Alyssa Conti Mar 21, 2025

Construction starts on new supportive housing project in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Abbotsford could soon find more shelter at 1610 Riverside Road. BC Housing is working with the City of Abbotsford and Lookout Society, a ...
Alyssa Conti Mar 21, 2025

District unanimously approves preservation of 130-year-old Kent Cemetery
KENT - Back in February, a small but passionate group of Kent residents appeared before District council to continue their preservation efforts on the Old Agassiz Cemetery, also known as the Kent Muni...
Alyssa Conti Mar 21, 2025