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Abbotsford-Mission businesses invited to cast votes for annual Inclusive Employer awards
ABBOTSFORD - An annual award recognizing local employers for their commitment to diversity is now open for nominations from businesses in Abbotsford and Mission.The Inclusive Employer Excellence Award...
Alyssa Conti Jul 19, 2025

Out-of-control wildfire breaks out in Alexandra Bridge Park north of Hope
SPUZZUM - Fire crews continue to battle a growing blaze at a provincial park on Saturday (July 19) near Spuzzum, roughly 30 minutes north of Hope. BC Wildfire Service says the wildfire at Alexandra Br...
Alyssa Conti Jul 19, 2025

Traffic stop leads to arrest of woman linked to stolen property: Abbotsford PD
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say a traffic stop earlier this month has led to the arrest of a woman linked to a number of property crimes. According to a statement, AbbyPD traffic enforcement off...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 19, 2025

Annual Classic Car Show raises over $18K for Chilliwack General Hospital
CHILLIWACK - A vintage car show by the Fraser Valley British Motor Club in June has wheeled in thousands of dollars for the Chilliwack General Hospital. The club announced Wednesday (July 16) that its...
Alyssa Conti Jul 19, 2025

Semi flips, spills truckload of lumber on Highway 1 in Yale
YALE - A portion of Highway 1 had been closed down for several hours late Friday night (July 18) after a semi rolled over, spilling a truckload of lumber on the road near Yale. At around 11 p.m., Driv...
Alyssa Conti Jul 19, 2025

Abbotsford men, both 22, killed after truck crashes down embankment east of Mission Thursday night: RCMP
MISSION - Mounties in Mission have confirmed that two 22-year-old men from Abbotsford are dead and a third has serious injuries after the vehicle they were in crashed down an embankment on Norrish Cre...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 18, 2025

22-year-old woman missing from Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows area located safely
MAPLE RIDGE - Police now say a 22-year-old woman from the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows area has been safely located. "Ridge Meadows RCMP is advising the public that the missing 22 year-old female who ...
Alyssa Conti Jul 18, 2025 File photo, Pattison Media

UPDATE: Chilliwack RCMP locate missing 73-year-old man who left CGH on Wednesday
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP report that the 73-year-old man with dementia who left Chilliwack General Hospital earlier this week has been found alive and safe. All other identifying information has b...
Dave Barry Jul 18, 2025 Image: RCMP / File

Firefighters quickly put out semi-truck blaze near Chilliwack
CULTUS LAKE - Crews have extinguished a burning gravel truck and trailer before it could spread to a forested area in Cultus Lake this morning (July 18). At around 10:30 a.m., the Chilliwack Fire work...
Alyssa Conti Jul 18, 2025

'It's about honouring our past': Chilliwack film fest launches rescue page for local cinema legacy
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Independent Film Festival (CIFF) may have found a new host this year, but organizers are still hoping to salvage the heart and guts of their original home in Cottonwood 4 C...
Alyssa Conti Jul 18, 2025