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Agassiz thrift store set on fire, suspect arrested
AGASSIZ - Agassiz RCMP announced Tuesday (Apr. 11) they have arrested a suspect in connection with a case of arson that happened at the Agassiz Harrison Community Service Thrift Store on Cheam Avenue ...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2023

Volunteers invited to clean up Thompson Park in Chilliwack Apr. 22 on Earth Day
CHILLIWACK - Families and individuals are invited to take a few hours out of their Saturday and clean up a neighbourhood park in the Chilliwack River Valley later this month, as well as parts of the C...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2023

Easter long weekend marred by violent incidents: Abbotsford PD
ABBOTSFORD - While many people were enjoying the Easter long weekend with family, cooking up a feast for guests, or attending Easter egg hunts, the Abbotsford Police Department dealt with several viol...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2023

First Volunteer Registered for Abbotsford 2023 55+ BC Games
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford 2023 55+ BC Games are just a few months away, and the city is gearing up for the event. The Games are set to take place from August 22-26, 2023, marking it the 34th 55+ BC ...
Dave Barry Apr 10, 2023

Rain and wind create havoc across southern BC on Easter weekend
VANCOUVER - Wet and wild weather this holiday weekend has left thousands of people without power and ferry travelers with long waits as wind blew trees across power lines and forced B-C Ferries to can...
Dave Barry Apr 10, 2023

Whiskey Richard's celebrates grand opening of its downtown Chilliwack lounge
CHILLIWACK - Following months of renovations, menu revisions, and cocktail testing, Whiskey Richard's Bar and Lounge observed its grand opening with a celebration befitting the occasion Saturday (Apr....
Dave Barry Apr 08, 2023

Heavy rain, gusty winds forecast for Easter weekend in the Fraser Valley
CHILLIWACK - Environment Canada reports that several regions in British Columbia, including the Fraser Valley, should brace for high winds and heavy rainfall this Easter weekend, warning of possible f...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 08, 2023

Fire torches vehicle at Esso on Vedder Road overnight
**UPDATE at 10:38 a.m.: Assistant Fire Chief Michael Bourdon of the Chilliwack Fire Department says the vehicle that was burned may have been stolen and set on fire. Bourdon says the incident is now u...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 08, 2023

Striking bus drivers to hold rally in downtown Chilliwack this week
CHILLIWACK - Striking bus drivers in the Fraser Valley who walked off the job on Monday, March 20 plan to hold a rally this coming week in downtown Chilliwack.As the bus strike approaches the three-we...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 08, 2023

Repeat offender arrested twice by RCMP for stealing hockey cards from big-box store
MISSION - It seems like there's very little deterrent stopping repeat offenders from committing petty crimes in B.C. these days, leaving police with few options to effectively stop repeat offenders an...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 08, 2023