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Body found in burning vehicle near Merritt
MERRITT - RCMP are investigating a death north of Merritt that triggered a lengthy police presence on Highway 97C north of the city.The BC RCMP's Southeast District says emergency services responded t...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 24, 2025

Volunteers clean up garbage strewn throughout riverfront site in Hope
HOPE - Volunteers from Hope and Chilliwack alike teamed up over the Easter long weekend to remove a multitude of accumulated garbage near a riverfront site in Hope. Aided by longtime Chilliwack reside...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 23, 2025

Chilliwack council sets public hearing for apt. complex purchased by RAN for women's supportive housing
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack councillors have given first and second reading, but not final approval, for a rezoning application of a four-unit apartment complex on Maple Avenue that was purchased by Ruth ...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 23, 2025

Chilliwack soccer clubs announce historic merger
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack FC and Tzeachten FC say they're excited to announce a formal agreement to move towards an amalgamation of the two soccer clubs. According to a joint statement from Tzeachten FC...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 23, 2025

Chilliwack councillors OK demolition of Young Road home that city bought for nearly $1 million in 2024
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack councillors have accepted a submitted bid of just over $120,000 for the demolition of a Young Road home and garage that the City of Chilliwack purchased for a little less than ...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 23, 2025

IHIT deployed to Chilliwack after body of 37-year-old female found behind former Canadian Tire building
CHILLIWACK - IHIT detectives have confirmed that the body of a 37-year-old female was found on Monday in Chilliwack behind the former Canadian Tire building. According to a statement from IHIT spokesp...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 22, 2025

Two semi-truck drivers seriously injured in Coquihalla Highway crash
COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY - A collision between two semi-trucks on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt Monday evening sent both drivers to hospital with serious injuries.Merritt RCMP say officers were ca...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 22, 2025

AbbyPD seeks help ID'ing female suspect in residential break and enter
ABBOTSFORD - AbbyPD is appealing to the public for help in identifying a female suspect who accessed an occupied apartment earlier this month and stole items while the resident was asleep. According t...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 22, 2025

Vehicle fire spreads, damages homes in Langley
LANGLEY - Mounties in Langley are investigating a vehicle fire Tuesday morning that spread to nearby homes and caused significant damage.According to a statement from Langley RCMP Sgt. Zynal Sharoom, ...
Apr 22, 2025

YMCA asks for $37,000/month more funding in 2025 to run Chilliwack rec centres, outdoor pool
CHILLIWACK - When the YMCA of B.C., now known as YBC, won the municipal contract to operate two rec centres and an outdoor pool in Chilliwack in summer 2022, it did so with the lowest bid of just over...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 22, 2025