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One dead, one injured in Langley gang shooting
LANGLEY - A shooting connected to gang activity has left one person dead and another in the hospital in Langley. The incident on Saturday evening (Sept. 21), is being investigated by the Integrated Ho...
Sep 22, 2024
Harrison Hot Springs elects new mayor in landslide, rejects two former officials in by-election
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS - Voters in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs have selected a new mayor Saturday in resounding fashion and rejected an attempt by a former councillor to become its new mayor. Ac...
Sep 21, 2024
Re-zoning near Vedder Road to bring 200 housing units to Chilliwack 'supportable,' say city planners
CHILLIWACK - A development seeking to bring approximately 200 housing units to the area around Vedder and Keith Wilson roads appears to be moving forward, with City of Chilliwack planners set to revea...
Sep 21, 2024
Camera technology seeking to end vehicular noise pollution endorsed by UBCM delegates
VANCOUVER - Delegates at this week's Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) conference called on the province to help reduce vehicular noise pollution using noise-camera technology.The resolution was sub...
Sep 21, 2024
Trespass notices give Encampment residents deadline to clear out site at Abbotsford City Hall
ABBOTSFORD - Nearly 60 people living in an encampment behind Abbotsford City Hall have received trespass notices, requiring them to leave the site for at least 10 days, starting at noon on Monday. In ...
Sep 20, 2024
Fall Adopt a River cleanup picks up in Chilliwack this weekend
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack-based nonprofit dedicated to keeping the river valley clean will host a BC Rivers Cleanup event this Sunday at Thompson Regional Park. The Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup Soc...
Sep 20, 2024
City-wide garage sale gives Chilliwack residents a chance to extend the life of clothing, household items
CHILLIWACK - A city-wide garage sale, described as "a unique opportunity" for Chilliwack residents to encourage the reuse of materials, is set for Saturday. The fall garage sale, which offers free adv...
Sep 20, 2024
Abbotsford to host one of many Walk For Veterans across Canada this weekend
ABBOTSFORD - A group of veterans and civilians in Abbotsford will join a nationwide walk raising awareness for those who serve in Canada's forces. The seventh annual Canadian Walk For Veterans will ta...
Sep 20, 2024
Chilliwack bakery to host Apple Fest with 30-plus vendors, food trucks and Kidz Zone this weekend
CHILLIWACK - Just in time for the fall harvest, a Chilliwack bakery invites the community to join them for Apple Fest this weekend. Benanna Bakery at 8985 Young Road says Apple Fest activities consist...
Sep 20, 2024
Music equipment donation invigorates residents at Chilliwack long-term care, says foundation
CHILLIWACK - A set of drums and bells are part of a music equipment donation aiding therapy efforts at a long-term care home in Chilliwack. A spokesperson for Fraser Valley Health says music programs ...
Sep 20, 2024