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He'll do the dirty work: Chilliwack teen launches thriving car detailing business
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack teen is cleaning up with a business venture he started this spring. Kevin Bernt, who is 15 years old, is ambitious, humble, and hardworking-he is now also an entrepreneur. "I...
Jul 20, 2022
Concrete shortage to delay portions of Vedder Road widening project in Chilliwack until early August
CHILLIWACK - A supply chain shortage of concrete will delay final completion of the ongoing Vedder Road renovation project until early August. The City of Chilliwack has issued an updated planning sch...
Jul 20, 2022
Chilliwack First Nations band inks deal with province to pursue cannabis economic development
CHILLIWACK - The provincial government and Shxwh:y Village, a First Nations entity located north of Highway 1 in Chilliwack, have inked a deal that allows the band to pursue economic development of ca...
Jul 20, 2022
Chilliwack City Council denies application for downtown cannabis retail store by Vancouver Island businessman
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to deny a request from a Vancouver Island entrepreneur to establish a non-medical cannabis retail store in the downtown Save-on Foo...
Jul 20, 2022
More than a mural: Local Indigenous artist's tribute that led to artistic journey
CHILLIWACK - The pandemic forced lifestyle changes for many people-local Indigenous artist, Chase Gray, was no exception. Gray reignited his passion for art during the lockdown, and now his work will ...
Jul 19, 2022
Chilliwack doctor says Ministry of Health can't keep ignoring family physicians
CHILLIWACK - As the number of British Columbians without a family doctor grows daily, a Chilliwack family doctor figures the current system needs to change immediately. Dr. Darren Joneson, who runs Sp...
Jul 19, 2022
Local man undertakes cleanup at abandoned campsites along Chilliwack Lake Road
CHILLIWACK - A concerned citizen is taking it on himself to clean up campsites along Chilliwack Lake Road. Ross Aikenhead, 61, expressed his anger at the ongoing litter and neglect of the area, which ...
Jul 18, 2022
Independent Investigations Office (IIO) investigating death of man in Mission
MISSION - The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is investigating the death of a man in Mission.Early Saturday morning (July 16), police responded to a report of a man pacing the northbound sidew...
Jul 18, 2022
Abbotsford Police respond to shots fired call resulting in vehicle collision
ABBOTSFORD - Early Monday morning (July 18) at approximately 4:37 a.m., Abbotsford Police responded to shots fired within the 34700 block of Townshipline Road. En route to the call, one patrol vehicle...
Jul 18, 2022
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 295 spreads cheer for Christmas in July
CHILLIWACK - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 295 Chilliwack-Vedder headquarters felt merry and bright Sunday afternoon, as guests got into the spirit of giving for the Christmas in July fundraiser. P...
Jul 17, 2022