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Update: Wildfire north of Harrison has grown to 8.2 hectares, but is being held
**Update at 4:35 p.m. Thursday: The Bear Creek wildfire has grown to 8.2 hectares, but is being held, according to the latest BC Wildfire Service update on its website.** **Update at 9:35 a.m. Thursda...
May 15, 2024
Chilliwack RCMP arrest man with weapon at Shoppers Drug Mart
CHILLIWACK - A man with a weapon was arrested Tuesday morning (May 14) by Mounties in Chilliwack after he was asked to leave Shoppers Drug Mart on Yale Road but refused. According to a brief statement...
May 15, 2024
Update: Man who took eggs from Chilliwack farm without paying has returned, paid and apologized
**Update at 5:30 p.m.: The individual who allegedly took six flats of eggs from a Chilliwack farm has returned to the farm, paid in full and apologized.** Original story below: CHILLIWACK - One of the...
May 14, 2024
Update: RCMP dispatched after irate motorists fume over Keith Wilson being closed; road has now reopened
**Update at 9:55 p.m.: Keith Wilson Road has reopened at the Tyson Road roundabout.** **Update at 5:30 p.m.: Keith Wilson Road remains closed due to a "gas emergency," according to a sign posted at th...
May 14, 2024
Ban on most burning activities goes into effect for Chilliwack, Fraser Valley this week
CHILLIWACK - Residents of the Fraser Valley have only a few days left until a ban goes into effect that will effectively outlaw most burning activities until the end of October, except for small campf...
May 14, 2024
Two more Starbucks locations set to open this week in and around Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The wait is over for coffee drinkers who crave a vanilla sweet cream cold brew, iced brown sugar oat shaken espresso, or other specialty drinks at two Chilliwack-area Starbucks locations....
May 13, 2024
RCMP locates burned vehicle that was stolen from Chilliwack
LOST CREEK FSR - Police in Mission say they're investigating the discovery of three burned vehicles on Lost Creek Forest Service Road north of Mission, two of which were later determined to be stolen....
May 13, 2024
Mission Fire adds vital FireSmart coordinator to provide free home, property fire safety assessments
MISSION - When wildfires rage throughout British Columbia as they have for multiple, consecutive fire seasons, the role of a FireSmart coordinator becomes even more integral.FireSmart principles have ...
May 13, 2024
Ruth and Naomi's raises over $100K from Night of Hope gala for addiction recovery services in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Ruth and Naomi's established an ambitious six-figure fundraising goal for its annual Night of Hope celebration this year so that it could enhance its addiction recovery services portfolio...
May 13, 2024
Former Chilliwack councillor, school trustee accepts executive position in Agassiz
CHILLIWACK - Diane Janzen has worn many hats during her remarkable time in Chilliwack, including roles as an elected official on both the Chilliwack Board of Education and Chilliwack City Council as w...
May 13, 2024