Category Archives: Fraser Valley – Home

Real estate home prices projected to drop even more this fall
CHILLIWACK - As daunting as the repeated interest rate hikes have been for customers holding variable rate mortgages, or those looking for a stability on a fixed interest rate package, there's a silve...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 06, 2022

Abbotsford Police searching for violent suspect, Cody Ham, wanted for assault charges, including choking and unlawful confinement
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department issued a public information bulletin Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 5) advising the public that a violent 37-year-old man is on the loose and wanted by police....
Mike VandenBosch Oct 06, 2022

Abbotsford Police, RCMP arrest underage male involved in horrific stabbing of 37-year-old woman; charges approved by Crown
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford Police announced Wednesday morning (Oct. 5) that a male youth has been arrested in connection with a horrific stabbing that happened back in August in Abbotsford. Police say th...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 05, 2022

City to look at modifying Tyson and Keith Wilson roundabout due to speed concerns; property will need to be purchased
CHILLIWACK - Councillor Bud Mercer has asked city engineering staff to explore possible modifications to the Tyson Road and Keith Wilson Road roundabout. During Tuesday's (Oct. 4) Chilliwack City Coun...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 05, 2022

City of Chilliwack hopes to add sidewalks and cycling lanes to parts of Tyson Road and Keith Wilson Road in Sardis
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack City Council approved a motion at its meeting yesterday (October 4) to pursue a plan to add sidewalks and cycling lanes to both sides of Tyson Road between Evans Road and Watso...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 05, 2022

Minister of Education and Child Care denies withdrawal of Chilliwack school board candidate Lewis Point from municipal ballot
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack school board candidate Lewis Point's name will still appear on the ballot in this month's municipal election. Point, who had notified the chief election officer of Chilliwack a...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 04, 2022

Cycle Chilliwack encourages cyclists to get out for GobyBike Week
CHILLIWACK - With temperatures in the mid 20s and not much precipitation the past month, the weather in Chilliwack is still fantastic for cyclists to get out and hit the road whenever possible. Local ...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 04, 2022

FVRD confirms ongoing bylaw enforcement for 58510 Laidlaw Road compound east of Chilliwack; notice placed with land title office
CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley Regional District confirmed Tuesday (Oct. 4) that bylaw enforcement is ongoing for what appears to be a building compound or possible school under construction east of C...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 04, 2022

Chilliwack Fire extinguishes Rosedale silage bunker fire
CHILLIWACK - Over 30 firefighters from the Chilliwack Fire Department worked to extinguish a silage bunker fire in Rosedale on Sunday (Oct. 2), working late into the night to prevent the fire from rek...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 04, 2022

Councillor Kloot calls for better transportation into Metro Vancouver on congested Hwy. 1, questions value of money spent on variable speed corridor
CHILLIWACK - In light of how often Chilliwack residents head westbound on Highway 1 for anything from medical appointments to work, to visiting family and checking out regional attractions, Councillor...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 04, 2022