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City of Chilliwack takes over operations for Coliseum starting May
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is set to take over management and operations for the Chilliwack Coliseum one year after the City regained its ownership from the Chiefs Development Group (CDG). St...
15h ago City of Chilliwack is set to take over operations for the Coliseum on May 1, 2026. (Image Credit: City of Chilliwack)
No immediate threat to Hope after Hell's Gate area fire grows to 40 hectares, says District
HOPE - Officials say residents remain safe despite an out-of-control wildfire growing 15 times its size since Thursday afternoon. BC Wildfire Service continues to work with ground crews, helicopters a...
16h ago Ferrabee Fire (V10108) on the evening of April 23, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Chilliwack, Langley among 22 teams joining new sanctioned BCHC Junior A hockey league
CHILLIWACK - Twenty-two teams across B.C. have now joined to form one new Junior A hockey league to fill the void that the BCHL left three years ago.On March 28, BC Hockey unanimously approved the Bri...
17h ago Chilliwack Jets are among 22 teams joining the newly-formed BCHC Junior A hockey league. (Image Credit: Chilliwack Jets)
Construction completes on Dewdney Bridge replacement near Mission
MISSION - Travellers may now be able to rest a little easier as work completes on the Dewdney Bridge replacement along Highway 7, east of Mission."This new bridge is one more way we're ensuring the Fr...
18h ago Dewdney Bridge as of June 2025. (Image Credit: B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit)
35-year-old Abbotsford man arrested for repeat property offences
ABBOTSFORD - A local man has gone in and out of custody over the past few months after multiple property offences in Abbotsford.In November 2025, the Abbotsford Police Department found and arrested 35...
19h ago Abbotsford police arrested a repeat property offender on April 16, 2026. (Image Credit: AbbyPD / File)
Two weeks of overnight off-ramp closures in Abbotsford could begin Friday: B.C. govt.
ABBOTSFORD - The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit says motorists traveling through the Fraser Valley should expect traffic-pattern changes on Highway 1 through Abbotsford as early as Friday...
Apr 23, 2026 Highway 1/11 interchange in Abbotsford. (Image Credit: Flickr/Government of B.C.)
UPDATE: Wildfire between Hope and Lytton grows to 40 hectares as BCWS deploys 2 helicopters
UPDATE: The 2.5-hectare fire that broke out earlier today has since grown to 40 hectares as of 5:15 p.m., according to the BC Wildfire Service. Original story from 3:30 p.m. Thursday: FRASER CANYON - ...
Apr 23, 2026 Image: BC Wildfire Service.
Abbotsford man charged in assault on 70-year-old woman inside SkyTrain station
LOWER MAINLAND - A 39-year-old Abbotsford suspect has been charged for his alleged role after a 70-year-old woman was slashed in the leg with an edged weapon during an altercation inside a SkyTrain st...
Apr 23, 2026 Suspect arrested. (Image Credit: Metro Vancouver Transit Police.)
Grand opening of new Chilliwack clothing store set for next week
CHILLIWACK - A retail franchise that purchases and sells gently used attire, shoes and accessories is set to open its doors in Chilliwack next week. According to a social media ad from the company, Pl...
Apr 23, 2026 Plato's Closet. (Image Credit: Plato's Closet.)
New Chilliwack curbside collection program goes into effect next week
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is reminding residents about the rollout of its new curbside collection program starting next week. In a social media post, the city says Friday, May 1, is the firs...
Apr 23, 2026