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City of Chilliwack has paved 25 roads in 2022, eyes five more before year's end
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack said in a Facebook post Thursday (October 21) that it has substantially completed paving on up to 25 roads. But they're still not done for the year.Weather-permitti...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 20, 2022

Abbotsford Police asking for public's help in locating missing 20-year-old man, Andrew Fontaine
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford Police are asking for the public's help in locating missing 20-year-old Andrew Fontaine. According to Sgt. Paul Walker, media spokesperson for the Abbotsford Police Department,...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 20, 2022

COVID-19 outbreak hits Mission Institution as 97 inmates test positive
MISSION - A COVID-19 outbreak has hit Mission Institution, a medium-security facility, where 97 inmates have tested positive for the infectious virus. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) reported...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 20, 2022

Cultus Lake Park Board staff recommend commissioner pay remain unchanged following consultant analysis
CULTUS LAKE - Following a comparative analysis conducted by an external consultant, Cultus Lake Park Board staff are recommending that commissioner remuneration remain unchanged except for inflation-r...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 20, 2022

Councillor Sue Knott says goodbye in an emotional farewell to City Hall after 14 years of service to Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Councillor Sue Knott bid an emotional farewell to her colleagues and city staff during her final council meeting Tuesday, as she leaves municipal office following 14 years of public servi...
Dave Barry Oct 19, 2022

City agrees to purchase an estimated 5,500 tonnes of winter road salt ahead of snow season
CHILLIWACK - Whether winter season comes in with a vengeance or a whimper, Chilliwack will be well-equipped for whatever Old Man Winter has up its sleeves. Chilliwack City Council agreed Tuesday (Oct....
Dave Barry Oct 19, 2022

Chilliwack residents invited to weigh in on proposed 2023 budget, and whether City should spend more or less on services
CHILLIWACK - Taxpayers with a vested interest in how Chilliwack spends its budgeted resources, from policing to parks and recreation to fire protection and transportation, are asked to get off the sid...
Dave Barry Oct 19, 2022

City of Chilliwack lowers flags to half-mast in memory of Burnaby RCMP Constable Shaelyn Yang
CHILLIWACK - The flags at Chilliwack City Hall have been lowered to half-mast to remember the life of RCMP Constable Shaelyn Yang, who died in the line of duty yesterday. In a Twitter post Wednesday (...
Dave Barry Oct 19, 2022

Margaret Reid makes history with election to Chilliwack school board
CHILLIWACK - Margaret Reid overcame her own degree of adversity to make history Saturday when she was the first openly queer woman in the city's history to be elected to the Chilliwack School District...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 19, 2022

Chilliwack school district to limit smoke exposure for students and staff due to poor air quality
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack School District announced Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 18) that it will limit smoke exposure for staff and students by implementing health and safety measures. These measures includ...
Dave Barry Oct 18, 2022