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Strahl cites crime, rising costs in re-election pitch to Chilliwack-Hope voters
CHILLIWACK - Citing out of control crime and the rising cost of living, Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl says a change in government is needed nationally as he launches his re-election campaign ahead of...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025

UPDATE 2:45 P.M. MONDAY: Pedestrian struck by vehicle but police say matter doesn't appear to be criminal
UPDATE 2:45 P.M. MONDAY: B.C. Highway Patrol Sgt. Patrick Davies says the pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle earlier today in Agassiz remains in critical condition, but the incident is not believe...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025

Update: BCHL responds after WHL initiates franchise application process for Chilliwack for 2026-27 season
UPDATE 9:30 A.M., MONDAY: The BCHL has issued a statement after acknowledging that ownership of the Penticton Vees has acquired a WHL expansion squad starting this fall, and the City of Chilliwack has...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025

One arrested in overnight fire at Fraser Valley strip mall
SURREY, B.C. - A man has been arrested after an overnight fire at a strip mall in Surrey, B.C., damaged at least one business. Police say patrolling officers detected smoke and a burning smell in the ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025

RCMP seize pellet guns from youth near Mission fair, arrest 16-year-old male
MISSION - Less than 48 hours after a social media post claimed a shootout would occur at a fair operating in a mall parking lot over the weekend, Mounties in Mission seized pellet guns from two groups...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025

Structure fire in Abbotsford displaces roughly 30 people, hospitalizes 2
ABBOTSFORD - Upwards of 30 residents have been displaced after a structure fire broke out at a multi-unit residential building Sunday evening in Abbotsford.According to a statement from City of Abbots...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025

District of Hope announces 2025 by-election candidates
HOPE - Four residents have now declared their intention to run for the vacant Councillor seat in the District of Hope. The District made the announcement on Friday, March 21, listing the four candidat...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 23, 2025

Kent inmate assaulted in maximum-security prison, marks third of the year
AGASSIZ - Another inmate has been assaulted at Kent Institution last week, on March 18th. According to the Correctional Service Canada (CSC), an inmate was injured following an assault at the maximum-...
Alyssa Conti Mar 23, 2025

B.C. ferry sailing delayed after six guests fell ill onboard; two taken to hospital
VICTORIA - A BC Ferries sailing from Vancouver Island to Metro Vancouver had to be delayed close to an hour this weekend after six passengers became ill onboard and two had to be taken to hospital. A ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 23, 2025

CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of March 23, 2025
CHILLIWACK - Crime Stoppers "MOST WANTED" is a weekly service based on information provided by police investigators who need public assistance in making our communities safer by identifying individual...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 23, 2025