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Fraser Health announces reduced hours at Mission Memorial Hospital lasting over 2 weeks
MISSION - The Fraser Health Authority says there will be a service reduction in the emergency department hours at Mission Memorial Hospital that will last over two weeks starting this weekend. In a st...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 12, 2026

YOUR PERSPECTIVE: A Mayor's experience with mental-health disclosure and stigma
As a former Mayor of Harrison Hot Springs, I have always believed that leadership requires honesty - especially when it comes to mental health. In November 2023, I made the decision to publicly disclo...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 12, 2026

2 men arrested after allegedly robbing Abbotsford bank: AbbyPD
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say two men have been arrested after they allegedly robbed an Abbotsford bank on Sumas Way in early February. Abbotsford PD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker told Fraser ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 12, 2026

Citizen's tip leads to drug seizure at Chilliwack home
CHILLIWACK - Police in Chilliwack say a citizen's tip about unusual foot traffic at a home on Cleveland Avenue has led to a multi-day investigation culminating in a significant drug seizure of meth, f...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 12, 2026

City of Chilliwack announces multiple road closures after powerful windstorm
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack says multiple roads throughout the city are closed due to downed power lines stemming from Wednesday night's powerful windstorm. The city is asking motorists and re...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 12, 2026

Chilliwack RCMP investigating 49-year-old man's suspicious death
CHILLIWACK - Mounties in Chilliwack are seeking assistance from the public after a 49-year-old Chilliwack man who was assaulted last month near Young Road and Railway Avenue later died in hospital. Ac...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 12, 2026

Mounties need help locating a missing 61-year-old man who was last seen 37 kms up Chilliwack Lake Road
CHILLIWACK - Mounties in Chilliwack are appealing to the public for help in locating a 61-year-old man who was dropped off last week approximately 37 kms up Chilliwack Lake Road, east of the Vedder Br...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 12, 2026

Update: Coquihalla Highway reopens
UPDATE: The Coquihalla Highway has reopened as of Thursday afternoon. Original story: COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY - The Coquihalla Highway remains closed Thursday morning at Othello Road just outside Hope due ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 12, 2026

School closures announced after fierce windstorm wallops Chilliwack, Hope, surrounding areas
CHILLIWACK/HOPE - Five Chilliwack schools will be closed today in addition to all Fraser-Cascade school campuses in the SD78 system. According to the SD33 website, Sardis Elementary and Cheam Elementa...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 12, 2026

50-plus outages in Chilliwack Wednesday night, 14,550 without power amid fierce windstorm
UPDATE #3, 5:55 A.M. THURSDAY MORNING: As of 5:55 a.m., there are now 18 outages leaving 11,663 customers without power. UPDATE #2, 10:57 P.M.: There are 53 outages impacting 14,550 customers in Chill...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 11, 2026 Image: Ryan T. Wilson / Power lines were struck by a tree on Columbia Valley Highway Wednesday night amid a strong windstorm in the eastern Fraser Valley.