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Weather conditions expected to cool off soon in Chilliwack
Update: CHILLIWACK -The Air Quality Advisory for the Fraser Valley has been cancelled. Air quality has improved due to a change in the weather resulting in cooler temperatures. Earlier: CHILLIWACK - A...
Dave Barry Aug 01, 2022

Chilliwack senior celebrated 90th birthday by tackling Mt. Thom
CHILLIWACK - Art Lengkeek is a well-known Chilliwack community member who is known as "The Happy Hiker"-Lengkeek turned 90 years young today (July 31) and strapped on his boots to hike up Mt. Thom wit...
Marcus Gordon Jul 31, 2022

'We give bikes out to every age, every socio-economic background-it doesn't matter' Program gives new life to previously loved bikes
CHILLIWACK - Eight years ago, Steve Genik started an initiative to recycle unwanted bicycles into hope for children or adults who needed a set of wheels."We collect, refurbish, restore, and give away ...
Dave Barry Jul 31, 2022

Chilliwack-Kent MLA Paddon addresses illegal parking at Cultus Lake over long weekend
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon took to social media Saturday night to address the illegal parking mayhem in and along the Columbia Valley Highway shoulder amidst the three-day weekend. ...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 31, 2022

Extensive community volunteer seeks seat on Chilliwack City Council this fall
CHILLIWACK - A Rotarian and familiar face from the 2018 municipal election is making another run for Chilliwack City Council.Debora Soutar, a retired professional forester, will add her name to the li...
Dave Barry Jul 31, 2022

Westerby announces run for Chilliwack school board
CHILLIWACK - A community builder for the United Way in Sardis hopes to make waves as perhaps the first transgender candidate for municipal elections in British Columbia. Chilliwack resident Terri West...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 30, 2022

Online auction begins for Chilliwack charity that helps older adults, seniors find meaningful community connections
CHILLIWACK - Think of it like Facebook's 24-hour bidding platform with potential bargains galore, but for an even better cause supporting older adults in Chilliwack. An online auction designed to rais...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 30, 2022

City of Chilliwack to vote on $134K contract for trail stairs, pedestrian pathway for south-facing Little Mountain trail
CHILLIWACK - This is the spectacular view the City of Chilliwack hopes to bring trekkers up Little Mountain, minus the dreaded mosquitoes of course. Chilliwack City Council will vote on a request for ...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 30, 2022

Chilliwack RCMP urges water safety this long weekend
CHILLIWACK - In the midst of a sweltering heat wave, Chilliwack RCMP are urging the public to exercise water safety precautions this long weekend.As summer temperatures soar into the mid- to low 30s t...
Dave Barry Jul 29, 2022

ICBC says all outstanding rebate cheques should be arriving soon, urges customers to delete phishing text messages
CHILLIWACK - The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) said Friday afternoon that customers still awaiting a rebate cheque of $110 per vehicle should see their rebate cheques very soon. ICB...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 29, 2022