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Convicted B.C. killer dies in custody at Mountain Institution in Agassiz
AGASSIZ - A B.C. man convicted of both manslaughter and second-degree murder has died at Mountain Institution, a medium-security prison west of Agassiz. The Correctional Service of Canada confirmed Tu...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 09, 2023

B.C. govt. to spend $200K on homeless encampment cleanup in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The B.C. government announced Wednesday afternoon (Mar. 8) that it will provide $200,000 to the Fraser Valley Regional District to create a fund to help cleanup efforts such as covering t...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 08, 2023

First Transit says it has offered "significant wage increases" as B.C. Transit drivers strike
CHILLIWACK - First Transit, the company contracted to provide bus service to Fraser Valley communities including Chilliwack, is defending itself on the eve of a three-day planned strike by CUPE Local ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 08, 2023

Traffic stop leads RCMP to seize drugs, ammo and cash in Agassiz
AGASSIZ - A simple traffic stop Monday night (March 6) in Agassiz by RCMP officers resulted in Mounties arresting a man and woman who possessed illegal drugs associated with drug trafficking, firearms...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 08, 2023

Former massage therapist in Chilliwack facing sexual assault charges
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP announced Tuesday that a former registered massage therapist in Chilliwack is facing two counts of sexual assault from offences that allegedly occurred at his business in ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 07, 2023

G.W. Graham recognizes outstanding football players from memorable 2022 season
CHILLIWACK - After an 11-2 season in which the senior varsity team came within a two-point conversion of winning a provincial championship, the G.W. Graham Grizzlies celebrated their year-end party ov...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 07, 2023

Chilliwack bus service suspended Thursday through Saturday due to CUPE 561 job action
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack buses will not run for three days later this week due to job action by CUPE Local 561 representing First Transit bus operators. B.C. Transit confirmed Tuesday morning (Mar. 7) ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 07, 2023

RCMP arrest 40-year-old Chilliwack man for stabbing another man in downtown area
CHILLIWACK - A 40-year-old Chilliwack man faces criminal charges after he stabbed a man near the 46200 block of Yale Road in downtown Chilliwack last week. On Thursday, March 2, at approximately 10:20...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 07, 2023

Shine Bright Mission event attracts thousands
MISSION - An estimated 7,000 people came together on First Avenue for the Shine Bright Mission event Friday. It was billed as a vibrant evening of fun and community celebration. The opening ceremony f...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 06, 2023

MP Brad Vis salutes Agassiz firefighters, gathers petitions for new acquatic centre
AGASSIZ - MP Brad Vis, representing Agassiz in his Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon riding, praised the heroic efforts of the Agassiz Fire Department following the 2021 atmospheric river events at a Dist...
Dave Barry Mar 04, 2023