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First baby of Fraser Health region for 2026 born in Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE - Fraser Valley's first baby - and second overall in British Columbia - has been born just shy of 1 a.m. on New Year's Day.A post shared by Fraser Health says baby boy Beckett came in at e...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 01, 2026

Chilliwack Chiefs to host annual food bank donation night Saturday
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Chiefs are looking to kick off the new year by helping to feed those in need with their annual "Fill the Rink" game this weekend.At 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, the Chief...
Alyssa Conti Jan 01, 2026

UPDATE: One person transported to hospital after van tumbles off Chilliwack Lake Road
UPDATE: A B.C. Emergency Health Services spokesperson says three ambulances were dispatched after a motor vehicle incident in the 55000 block of Chilliwack Lake Road early New Year's Day. "BC Emergenc...
Alyssa Conti Jan 01, 2026

Abbotsford police arrest border runner, respond to 67 files over New Year's Eve
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford have wrapped up 2025 with a number of minor calls for service, including the arrest of a border runner over New Year's Eve. AbbyPD responded to a call near McKenzie R...
Alyssa Conti Jan 01, 2026

Vancouver PD searching for convicted sex offender who left his halfway house Wednesday
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Police Department says it is searching for a 58-year-old convicted sex offender after he left his halfway house in Vancouver Wednesday morning. According to a statement, Dean...
Alyssa Conti Jan 01, 2026

Inmate assaulted at Abbotsford prison
ABBOTSFORD - An inmate who was serving time at a medium-security Abbotsford prison had recently been hospitalized after an assault.Correctional Service Canada says the incident occurred on December 19...
Alyssa Conti Jan 01, 2026

Chilliwack road closed after vehicle strikes power pole on South Sumas Road overnight
CHILLIWACK - A section of South Sumas Road in Chilliwack has been closed on New Year's Day after a vehicle reportedly struck a power pole overnight, leading to a power outage that affected over 1,400 ...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 01, 2026

UPDATE, 10:03 A.M. THURSDAY: Highway 3 between Sunshine Valley and Manning Park reopens
UPDATE, 10:03 A.M. THURSDAY: DriveBC reported at 9:53 a.m. that Highway 3 has reopened between Sunshine Valley and Manning Park after an earlier closure due to downed power lines. There is a speed red...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 01, 2026

New restaurant offering pulled pork, tacos, sandwiches and more could open soon in Sardis
CHILLIWACK - A new venue offering pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ beef brisket sandwiches, tacos, pizza and other food could open soon in Sardis. Multiple signs have been mounted outside unit 111 at 7491 ...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 01, 2026

Wrong patient sent to Surrey, B.C., home after hospital discharge
A resident of Surrey, B.C., who was shocked when a hospital transfer service delivered a confused stranger to his home, instead of his father, says he doesn't want other seniors to experience the same...
The Canadian Press Dec 31, 2025