Category Archives: Fraser Valley – Home
Canadian Forces to conduct earthquake training exercise around Hope
HOPE - Hope residents can expect to see a lot of military activity in the area next week. The Vancouver-based 39 Canadian Brigade Group will be participating in an exercise named Cougar Ready. It is t...
Feb 14, 2026 The District of Hope flag flies in Hope. (Image Credit: Pattison Media)
Abbotsford residents facing a possible 4.94 per cent tax increase
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford residents are likely facing a 4.94 per cent increase in taxes in 2026. City Council confirmed the tax hike earlier this week when it endorsed its 2026-2030 Financial Plan.The t...
Feb 14, 2026 Abbotsford City Council. (Image Credit: City of Abbotsford)
Chilliwack firefighters battle vehicle fire Friday evening
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack firefighters were called to a vehicle fire on Williams Street northeast of downtown Chilliwack on Friday evening. According to scanner traffic, and a tip from Chilliwack reside...
Feb 13, 2026 Vehicle fire. (Image Credit: William Snow)
UPDATE: Woman transported to hospital in serious condition after motor vehicle collision: Chilliwack RCMP
UPDATE, 9:05 A.M. SATURDAY: Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener says a woman was transported to hospital in serious condition following a reported collision between a vehicle and a ped...
Feb 13, 2026 Motor vehicle incident. (Image Credit: Mike Vanden Bosch.)
Abbotsford Police looking to speak with owner of Tesla seen near the scene of Wednesday's pedestrian hit and run
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford are asking for the public's assistance in their investigation into a pedestrian collision on Wednesday (Feb. 11) at Ross Road and Simpson Road.The collision occurred ...
Feb 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Abbotsford Police)
Pattullo Bridge to close permanently on Saturday
VANCOUVER - All four lanes of the stalw asm Bridge will open early Saturday (Feb. 14) morning, marking a major milestone in the Pattullo Bridge replacement project and the permanent closure of the Pat...
Feb 13, 2026 An artist's rendering of the new stal̕əw̓ asəm Bridge which opens Saturday February 14. (Image Credit: Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project)
Surrey Police warn public about high-risk sex offender living in the community
SURREY - Police in Surrey are warning the public about a high-risk sex offender who will be residing in the community and is believed to pose a "significant" risk to women and children. According to a...
Feb 13, 2026 Police have announced that this high-risk sex offender, Marinus Willemse, will be residing in Surrey. (Image Credit: Surrey Police Service.)
District of Kent to hold free Family Day activities this weekend
AGASSIZ - The District of Kent says it will host a free three-hour event this weekend as part of Family Day activities. The district says the event will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m....
Feb 13, 2026 Community Recreation & Cultural Centre. (Image Credit: District of Kent.)
23-year-old Mission man sorry for fleeing from police after Mounties conduct safety check
MISSION - Police in Mission say a 23-year-old Mission man who was allegedly slumped over behind the steering wheel of his Ram 1500 pickup truck has apologized for fleeing from police after Mounties we...
Feb 13, 2026 File photo, RCMP. (Image Credit: File photo, RCMP.)
Mission-area workplaces targeted by thieves: RCMP
MISSION - Mounties in Mission say two commercial workplaces within its catchment policing area were recently hit by thieves, one of which had a large volume of power tools stolen from its premises. Ac...
Feb 13, 2026 Mission RCMP. (Image Credit: Mission RCMP.)