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B.C. government proposes to remove 1 hectare of land from E.C. Manning Park
MANNING PARK - The B.C. government plans to modify the boundary description of E.C. Manning Park east of Hope by removing one hectare of land adjacent to Highway 3.According to a news release dated Oc...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 31, 2023

Elements Casino in Chilliwack donates $2,000 to autism organization serving Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - When you recreate at Elements Casino in Chilliwack for a combination of casino games, live music and dining options, gaming proceeds flow right back into the broader Chilliwack community....
Mike VandenBosch Oct 31, 2023

Up to 70 free bikes available to the community through Chilliwack Restorative Justice
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association has approximately 70 bikes to give away to the broader Chilliwack community. According to executive director Steve Roukema, t...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 31, 2023

Chilliwack MLA Kelli Paddon to host free pancake breakfast this Saturday in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - B.C. NDP MLA Kelli Paddon, representing Chilliwack and Cultus Lake, will host a free pancake breakfast this Saturday, November 4 at Carman United Church, 7258 Vedder Road, from 8 a.m. to ...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 31, 2023

Chilliwack overpass to undergo planned maintenance today, congestion delays expected
CHILLIWACK - Emil Anderson Maintenance, the provincial contractor tasked with maintaining Fraser Valley highways and roads, says motorists should expect delays from congestion today due to planned mai...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 31, 2023

MP Vis faults B.C. govt. for requiring archaeology assessments in Lytton before rebuilding can occur
MISSION - MP Brad Vis says a mandate from the BC government that requires archaeology assessments on each individual property before it can be rebuilt has been costly to the residents of Lytton who ha...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 31, 2023

Hope Fire Dept. responds to suspicious motorhome fire on Silver Skagit Road outside of Hope
HOPE - The Hope Fire Department says it responded to a suspicious fire late Sunday night outside of town on Silver Skagit Road.According to a news release from Fire Chief Thomas Cameron, Hope Fire was...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 30, 2023

Correctional staff seize $24K worth of cocaine, other drugs at Abbotsford prison
ABBOTSFORD - A tip of the hat ought to go out correctional staff members at a federal prison in Abbotsford for their role in confiscating over $24,000 worth of illicit drugs. Correctional Service Cana...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 30, 2023

Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra to hold free concert this Sunday, Nov. 5
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra will hold a Thanksgiving-themed concert this Sunday, November 5 at 6 p.m. at Cooke's Presbyterian Church, 45825 Wellington Road, in Chilliwack.Admissi...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 30, 2023

New heat recovery system transfers waste heat from Coliseum to Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack says it has completed the installation of a heat recovery system that will take waste heat produced by the Chilliwack Coliseum and use it to help heat the pools, ho...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 30, 2023