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Chilliwack RCMP investigate racially offensive social media posts from B.C. woman
CHILLIWACK - Mounties in Chilliwack say they've arrested a person after receiving reports last month that a social media user made posts containing discriminatory, harmful language. In a news release ...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 17, 2024

Abbotsford police warn residents of the dangers of cyber criminals
ABBOTSFORD - Between 2014 and 2022, the number of cyber-related crimes reported to Canadian police increased by nearly 400 per cent. This is why the Abbotsford Police Department is warning residents a...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 17, 2024

For the 3rd time this month, Mission Memorial Hospital lacks ER docs on a weekend night
MISSION - For the third time in a month, Fraser Health has announced a temporary service adaptation at Mission Memorial Hospital due to physician staffing challenges. The adaptation will take effect f...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 16, 2024

Cultus Lake firefighter critically hurt in e-scooter accident
CHILLIWACK - A dedicated firefighter and training captain with the Cultus Lake Fire Department is in critical condition following what a GoFundMe page describes as a "horrific accident" Thursday night...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 16, 2024

Injured B.C. bear put down after being fed watermelon: RCMP
COQUITLAM, B.C. - RCMP in Coquitlam, B.C., say an injured bear had to be put down after officers discovered that residents had been feeding it. They say police and the BC Conservation Officer Service ...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 16, 2024

Two climbers injured by rockfall on 'well-known' route in Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. - Police in Squamish, B.C., say two climbers sustained "significant injuries" and had to be rescued from a route on the Stawamus Chief mountain on Thursday. Squamish RCMP say the climbe...
Dave Barry Aug 16, 2024

B.C. man sentenced to four years for manslaughter in girlfriend's shooting death
VANCOUVER - A man who told police he was "joking around" with his girlfriend when he fatally shot her in the head has been sentenced to four years in prison for manslaughter with an additional six mon...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 16, 2024

Chilliwack veterinary clinic to mark 30th anniversary Saturday, invites kids to bring their teddy bears
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack veterinary clinic near Vedder Road and Thomas Road in Sardis will celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend with prizes, free draws, and a chance for kids to bring their te...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 16, 2024

Surrey RCMP seize cache of counterfeit smartphones
SURREY - Surrey RCMP's South Community Response Unit (South CRU) made a significant seizure of counterfeit smartphones and other electronics as part of an ongoing investigation into the sale of counte...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 16, 2024

Chinese restaurant in Chilliwack hits the market as sellers look to retire
CHILLIWACK - Mandarin Garden Buffet, a fixture on Luckakuck Way that has been serving the Chilliwack area with Chinese cuisine since 1998, is up for sale along with the land encircling the restaurant....
Mike VandenBosch Aug 15, 2024