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Nearly two dozen recruits join Chilliwack Fire's on-call firefighter program
CHILLIWACK - Following a recruitment drive earlier this year in which 50 people applied for the Paid on Call (POC) firefighter program, nearly two dozen individuals have successfully enlisted in the C...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 29, 2022

Chilliwack's Julia Tuchscherer ties UFV program record with 35 points in 93-61 win over UBCO
KELOWNA - Chilliwack's Julia Tuchscherer had the hot hand Saturday night (Nov. 26) in Kelowna, tying the women's basketball program record with 35 points in a bounce-back 93-61 win over the UBC Okanag...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 29, 2022

B.C. govt. commends Chilliwack forest company C&H Forest Products for exemplary woodlot management
CHILLIWACK - The multi-generational Carter family of C&H Forest Products in Chilliwack has been publicly commended by the B.C. government with a Minister's Award for Innovation and Excellence in W...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 29, 2022

Mountain Institution staff seize $141K worth of drugs and accessories on prison perimeter
AGASSIZ - Correctional staff at Mountain Institution west of Agassiz can't intercept or prevent all contraband from coming into the medium-security prison, but they're always on the lookout for anythi...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 29, 2022

Aqua Fit returns to Cheam Leisure Centre
CHILLIWACK - It's a classic case of better late than never. For the first time since the YMCA of Greater Vancouver took over as the municipal operator of the Cheam Leisure Centre back on September 12,...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 29, 2022

Heavy snow to fall later today in Chilliwack; at least 20 cms expected
CHILLIWACK - Get ready for the first blast of winter set to arrive in Chilliwack today. Environment Canada has revised its original forecast of 10-15 centimeters of snow to fall today, and is instead ...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 29, 2022

Cold air pushes into southern B.C., bringing wind, snow and arctic chill
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has updated special weather statements, warning of strong winds, sub-zero temperatures and snow for south coastal B.C. and much of Vancouver Island. Cold, arctic air is ...
Dave Barry Nov 28, 2022

Abbotsford police investigate use-of-force incident
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford Police have launched an investigation into a police incident involving its own officers Saturday night (Nov. 26).According to a news release issued by the Abbotsford Police Dep...
Dave Barry Nov 28, 2022

Wind storm knocks out power to parts of Fraser Valley
CHILLIWACK - A powerful windstorm that swept across the southwestern B.C. overnight resulted in a series of power outages across the lower mainland including the Fraser Valley.Nearly one thousand home...
Dave Barry Nov 27, 2022

G.W. Graham knocks off St. Thomas More 27-10; will play for AAA provincial championship
VANCOUVER - After being intercepted for a pick-6 in the second quarter by St. Thomas More defender Gavin Shaw with 4:18 left in the second quarter, G.W. Graham quarterback Lucas Feaver and his fellow ...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 26, 2022