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Hope Fire goes outside its service area to extinguish backcountry fire, 7 cats rescued from the area
PEERS CREEK FOREST SERVICE ROAD (HOPE)- Firefighters in Hope faced a challenging task Friday morning (Dec. 13) as they tackled a backcountry RV fire that would normally be considered outside of its co...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 13, 2024

Pedestrian struck and injured in Abbotsford
CHILLIWACK - A 20-year-old pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Townline Road and Upper Maclure Road in Abbotsford late Friday (Dec. 13...
Dave Barry Dec 13, 2024

Former MLA Dan Coulter passes away
CHILLIWACK - The BC NDP has released a statement announcing the death of former Chilliwack MLA Dan Coulter. According to party insiders, Coulter passed away this week in hospital following a sudden me...
Dave Barry Dec 13, 2024

One arrested after assault prompts safety measures in Agassiz
CHILLIWACK - A male suspect was arrested Thursday (Dec. 12) afternoon after an assault in Agassiz led to heightened safety measures, including a hold-and-secure at a local elementary secondary school....
Dave Barry Dec 13, 2024

Abbotsford's Nick Taylor to become permanent icon for RBC Canadian Open
Nick Taylor will now always be linked with the RBC Canadian Open. Golf Canada made Taylor's silhouette a permanent part of the Canadian Open's logo this morning, including adding it to the championshi...
Dave Barry Dec 13, 2024

Police incident leads to hold and secure at Agassiz school Thursday afternoon
AGASSIZ - A police incident in downtown Agassiz required a nearby school to be placed on a brief hold and secure Thursday afternoon (Dec. 12). According to information distributed by Agassiz Elementar...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 12, 2024

Mission RCMP arrest man for assaulting a 14-year-old, threatening man with knife
MISSION - Mounties in Mission say a 38-year-old man was arrested earlier this week after he allegedly assaulted a youth and threatened another man with a knife. Police were called to the intersection ...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 12, 2024

BC United pleads for donors to step forward or it will fold
CHILLIWACK - BC United emailed its supporters Thursday (Dec. 12) with an urgent plea for donations as it faces the possibility that it could fold as a political party. According to an email from the p...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 12, 2024

Fraser Valley native to seek Abbotsford-South Langley federal nomination
ABBOTSFORD - Fraser Valley native Dustin Lee Hiles announced earlier this week he will seek the Conservative Party nomination in Abbotsford-South Langley. Hiles, a Ukrainian Pacific Islander, is a Can...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 12, 2024

Bridge on Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon replaced following atmospheric river damage in 2021
LYTTON, B.C. - The replacement of a portion of the Trans Canada Highway through the Fraser Canyon is complete. B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Transit announced the new Nicomen River Bridge, nea...
Dave Barry Dec 12, 2024