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Environment Canada says snow 'likely' in many areas this weekend, including Chilliwack and Abbotsford
CHILLIWACK - Environment Canada says a wintery mix of weather conditions could impact B.C.'s southern coast the next several days, but is stopping short of guaranteeing a specific amount of snow. Acco...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 30, 2025

As expected, 2 more stores set to close at Cottonwood in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - As expected, one store has already closed its doors for good this month while two more stores whose parent company filed for creditor protection recently are poised to close in the coming...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 29, 2025

Specialist wait lists for B.C. patients grow to 1.2 million people: doctors groups
VANCOUVER - Two doctors groups in British Columbia say there is a "wait-list crisis" for specialists that is severely compromising the health and well-being of residents. Doctors of BC and the Consult...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 29, 2025

IIO urges witnesses to come forward after Abbotsford man suffers injuries
ABBOTSFORD - B.C.'s civilian watchdog is urging witnesses to come forward after a man sustained serious injuries following an alleged domestic dispute in late December 2024.AbbyPD received a call on D...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 29, 2025

With highest number of shelter beds per capita, City of Chilliwack calls on B.C. govt. to make changes
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack City Council issued a statement Wednesday (Jan. 29) urging the B.C. government to take a more equitable approach to shelter bed locations after learning that Chilliwack has the...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 29, 2025

Fraser Valley man hospitalized with extensive injuries after hit and run
DELTA - Police in Delta are looking to speak with the driver of a vehicle after it struck a pedestrian earlier this week, leaving the victim with serious and extensive injuries. According to a news re...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 29, 2025

Chilliwack RCMP responds to overnight vehicle incident near Little Mountain: witness
CHILLIWACK - A witness says Chilliwack RCMP members were called to the Little Mountain area of Chilliwack early Thursday morning after a vehicle wound up in a ditch. According to a Chilliwack resident...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 29, 2025

Elections BC suspends probe of complaint from Fraser Valley candidate who lost by 22 votes
FRASER VALLEY - Elections BC says it has suspended a review from a B.C. Conservative candidate who submitted a complaint after losing his Fraser Valley riding by 22 votes. According to a statement Tue...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 28, 2025

FVRD board to consider bylaw amendment to increase Chilliwack River Valley firefighter pay
CHILLIWACK - FVRD board members are set to consider a bylaw amendment that would boost the pay of firefighters assigned to the rural Chilliwack River Valley Fire Department. According to the text of i...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 28, 2025

FVRD board to consider 5-year lease renewal with longtime local helicopter company at Hope airpark
CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley Regional District board will consider a motion at its meeting this week to renew a five-year lease agreement with a longtime helicopter company operating out of the Fras...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 28, 2025