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City of Chilliwack implements stricter watering restrictions effective immediately
CHILLIWACK - In light of ongoing drought conditions throughout the province, the City of Chilliwack has implemented stricter watering standards for households effective immediately. In a news release ...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 19, 2023

Sardis Bottle Depot to relocate soon to the old Canadian Tire shopping centre
CHILLIWACK - The Sardis Bottle Depot attracts a unique blend of Chilliwack residents, from those collecting cans and looking to redeem them for cash, to those just looking to recycle plastic, glass, c...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 19, 2023

No resolution on Highway Patrol duty shift to Chilliwack, Hope RCMP
CHILLIWACK - Despite a face-to-face meeting with the BC public safety minister on Monday involving Mayor Ken Popove and two city councillors, there haven't been changes to a service model update that ...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 18, 2023

IHIT called to Abbotsford home on Madiera Place west of Clearbrook, arrest made
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department says the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been dispatched after municipal police discovered a deceased person at a home in the 31000 block of Ma...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 18, 2023

Chilliwack RCMP investigating three burned vehicles in driveway at Popkum home
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP are investigating a case of arson after three vehicles in a driveway in Popkum were significantly burned. Shortly after 3 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, Upper Fraser Valley RCM...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 18, 2023

Cougar that caused evacuation of Cultus Lake campground has been put down: BC COS
CULTUS LAKE -The BC Conservation Officer Service says it has put down a cougar after reports that the animal reportedly ate a dog and displayed stalking behaviour towards people at a campground in Cul...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 18, 2023

Abbotsford Police raid large-scale grow op at Abbotsford farm, seize sawed-off guns
ABBOTSFORD - The Drug Enforcement Unit of the Abbotsford Police Department has executed a search warrant on an Abbotsford farm containing a large-scale marijuana grow operation, resulting in the seizu...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 17, 2023

Chilliwack Fire Dept. accepting applications for paid on-call firefighter recruit program
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is inviting prospective firefighters with a passion for public service in times of need, particularly those with a flexible schedule, to consider giving back to the...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 17, 2023

Sparkes Corn Barn opens for the summer; new building will sell ice cream and produce
CHILLIWACK - Good things are happening at Sparkes Corn Barn in Chilliwack. Not only are its four locations in Chilliwack open and selling their non-GMO sweet corn, the local corn producer says a new b...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 17, 2023

G.W. Graham's Gavin Parks, 16, holding football camp to benefit BC Transplant
CHILLIWACK - The topic of organ donation resonates in a special way with G.W. Graham football player Gavin Parks. The 16-year-old Grizzlies linebacker says his grandfather was an organ recipient, whil...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 17, 2023