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Eryn Braley named 2023 recipient of the UFV Young Distinguished Alumni award
CHILLIWACK - Eryn Braley is thankful to have chosen a career in Indigenous public health that allows her to connect with her Indigenous identity."I am so appreciative of the Indigenous mentors and pee...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 18, 2023

60-year-old tennis courts at Yarrow Community Centre to be removed for 41-stall parking lot
CHILLIWACK - Construction has begun on a project that will see the tennis courts at Yarrow Community Centre removed and replaced with a 41-stall parking lot, street lighting, landscaping and an electr...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 18, 2023

FortisBC gas users will see a drop in natural gas prices in October
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia natural gas users can expect to see their monthly bills decrease starting in October. FortisBC says in a statement that it has been given approval by the B.C. Utilities...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 18, 2023

Chevron on Vedder Road nearing completion, will sell M&M Food Market products
CHILLIWACK - A gas station that formerly operated as Esso at the corner of Thomas Road and Vedder Road across from McDonald's, DQ and A&W in Sardis will soon open as a Chevron-branded store with a...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 18, 2023

The Olive Junction closes in Garrison Village after 5 years, relocates to Alberta
CHILLIWACK - A specialty boutique store in Garrison selling certified extra virgin olive oil, artisan foods and sauces and other unique offerings has closed and will relocate to Alberta.According to s...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 18, 2023

Massive Snowbird RV show moves into Abbotsford Thursday
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford's TRADEX centre is gearing up to host the 2023 Snowbird RV Show & Sale, an annual must-see event for RV enthusiasts. From September 21 to September 24, attendees will be ab...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 18, 2023

RCMP IHIT identify Abbotsford man as victim in Burnaby fatal shooting
BURNABY - The RCMP Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Burnaby, in the hopes of advancing its investigation. Burnaby RCMP say they were called to th...
Dave Barry Sep 17, 2023

CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of September 17, 2023
CHILLIWACK - Here are two people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: Jonathan RadkeAge: 37 Height: 5'8" ftWeight: Medium Build Hair: BrownTattoos: R...
Dave Barry Sep 17, 2023

Three in hospital including one suspect, after a stabbing attack Saturday in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - Three people were sent to hospital following a series of stabbings in Abbotsford Saturday (Spt. 16) evening.According to a news release from Abbotsford police, officers were called to a r...
Dave Barry Sep 17, 2023

Labour announces plans to counter anti-SOGI rally planned in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The B-C Federation of Labour says it's gearing up to oppose planned rallies in Chilliwack and several other communities in the province on September 20th by groups espousing homophobic an...
Dave Barry Sep 16, 2023