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Inmate serving time for 2nd-degree murder dies in Abbotsford pen: CSC
ABBOTSFORD - An inmate serving time for second-degree murder has died in an Abbotsford penitentiary, according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). Investigators believe the inmate, identified...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 07, 2024

Grant to bring new equipment for Chilliwack Players Guild
CHILLIWACK - A local theatre group believes a $12,500 grant from the Chilliwack Foundation will enhance future performances through technology upgrades. The Chilliwack Players Guild says the money wil...
Dave Barry Sep 06, 2024

Coordination Agreement empowers Sts'ailes Child and Family Services
STS'AILES XA'XA TEMEXW - Following four years of negotiations, the Sts'ailes Nation, alongside the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, took a significant step today toward what ...
Dave Barry Sep 06, 2024 Image: Members of the Sts'ailes celebrate the signing of that Child and Family Services Coordination Agreement on September 9, 2024 / M. Crispin, Sts'ailes Nation

UFV completes School of Education in Mission
MISSION - An $8 million revitalization of the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Mission campus is expected to relieve capacity pressure at the institution's Abbotsford location, according to execu...
Dave Barry Sep 06, 2024

Two motorcyclists die in separate fatal collisions in Mission area
MISSION - Mounties in Mission say a 44-year-old man from Maple Ridge was killed instantly after colliding with a dump truck on Lougheed Highway (Highway 7) last week, while another motorcyclist died a...
Dave Barry Sep 06, 2024

Downtown Chilliwack church event to draw thousands this weekend with free lunch, activities
CHILLIWACK - Thousands of people are expected to fill a downtown Chilliwack park this weekend as Main Street Church invites the community to join them for a fall kick-off event. According to a news re...
Dave Barry Sep 06, 2024

Playground, chess tables featured in Chilliwack's newest park
CHILLIWACK - A playground, chess tables and even a bike repair station are just some of the new amenities Valley Rail Trail users will be able to take advantage of in a new park added to the Sardis ne...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 06, 2024

RCMP say man found dead along highway near Merritt victim of hit and run
SURREY - Police believe a man found dead at the side of a highway in Merritt, B.C., late last month was likely struck by a vehicle. RCMP highway patrol believes the hit-and-run happened between August...
Sep 05, 2024

Chilliwack SPCA provides heartwarming update on rescued dog that was never claimed
CHILLIWACK - A beautiful Golden retriever that was mysteriously found in the Deroche/Mission area sometime over the summer and never claimed has made a remarkable comeback. The Chilliwack SPCA says it...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 05, 2024

Two Chilliwack MLA candidates to hold open house this weekend
CHILLIWACK - Two MLA candidates from Chilliwack who are representing the Conservative Party of B.C. will hold an open house at their new campaign office this weekend. Heather Maahs from Chilliwack Nor...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 05, 2024