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Culvert crossing replacement to bring traffic delays to Yarrow, environmental monitoring
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack will replace a culvert crossing in Yarrow starting this week, a necessary project that could bring extensive traffic delays for summertime motorists traveling throu...
Jul 29, 2022
Abbotsford PD investigating violent street robbery, female victim dragged by suspect vehicle
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford Police are investigating a report of a late night robbery in which four teenagers or young adults presented a firearm, robbed a 40-year-old female, and allegedly dragged her a ...
Jul 29, 2022
Abbotsford Police, IHIT investigate death of 45-year-old female; suspect taken into custody
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford Police and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) are investigating the death of a 45-year-old female that happened sometime Thursday (Jul. 28) afternoon in central ...
Jul 29, 2022
'All I'm doing is creating an inclusive space for everyone to belong' Agrifair to showcase drag show
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Agrifair has been in existence since 1909, but this year will be it's first for a drag show.Shane Stark, also known by the drag name Anida Queen of the Valley, is organizin...
Jul 29, 2022
RCMP reminding citizens not to operate vehicles, boats while under the influence
CHILLIWACK - With the B.C. Day long weekend on the horizon, combined with lots of sunshine, citizens are being reminded not to operate a vehicle or a boat after a few cold ones.Sgt. Mike Sargent, deta...
Jul 28, 2022
Province to repair parts of Coquihalla through Othello east of Hope
HOPE - Permanent repairs are forthcoming for the Othello section of the Coquihalla Highway. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said Thursday that permanent repairs to the Othello s...
Jul 28, 2022
Federal government erects roadblocks, locked gate to stop further destruction of sensitive fish habitat at Gill Bar
CHILLIWACK - The days of reckless revelers and partying at the end of Gill Road and impacting the surrounding area, not to mention motorbikes and quad activities, appear to be numbered, at least for t...
Jul 28, 2022
Federal government announces $10 million funding boost to build 18 units of affordable housing for victims of gender-based violence, families in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Eighteen units of safe, affordable housing for vulnerable women and their families are coming to Sardis. The federal government announced Thursday that it will invest $10 million to creat...
Jul 28, 2022
Despite delayed start, Chilliwack farmer optimistic about corn season
CHILLIWACK - That first tender crunch of Chilliwack corn can signify the dog days of summer, but residents in the Fraser Valley have had to wait until the end of July this year.Brett Sparkes of Sparke...
Jul 27, 2022
Fraser Valley air pollution alert to last all week
CHILLIWACK - Not only is it an unpleasant time to be outside during this week's summer heat wave, but so is the air quality.Metro Vancouver Regional District has extended its Air Quality Advisory for ...
Jul 27, 2022