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As Vedder Road project nears completion, Chilliwack mayor acknowledges challenging past year
CHILLIWACK - Motorists accustomed to construction-related bottlenecks on Vedder Road between Keith Wilson Road and Watson-Promontory Road, or just the appearance of an unfinished public works project,...
Jul 17, 2022
Fraser Health says doctor, health care staff recruitment to Chilliwack Primary Care Centre underway
CHILLIWACK - Despite the looming exodus of five family physicians from the Chilliwack Primary Care Centre over the next two months, Fraser Health Authority is reaffirming its commitment to the long-te...
Jul 17, 2022
B.C. company tackling Chilliwack-area mosquitoes by ground and air
CHILLIWACK - There's a pesky reason mosquitoes are making life miserable for Chilliwack residents during the summer months. An extremely wet spring, coupled with high and sustained near-peak Fraser Ri...
Jul 16, 2022
Council to vote on proposed cannabis store in downtown Chilliwack this week
CHILLIWACK - A proposal to establish a non-medical cannabis retail store does not have the support of municipal staff before Chilliwack City Council votes on it this coming Tuesday.City of Chilliwack ...
Jul 16, 2022
Canadian Red Cross to provide support for small businesses and non-profits affected by 2021 flooding
CHILLIWACK - The Canadian Red Cross is providing recovery support of $5,000 to eligible small businesses and not-for-profits impacted by the 2021 flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbi...
Jul 15, 2022
No place to call home: Abbotsford BC SPCA calls for foster homes to help with 'full' shelter
ABBOTSFORD - From the moment you enter the Abbotsford BC SPCA parking lot, you will most likely see how busy staff and volunteers really are. Between puppies arriving at the facility for care and givi...
Jul 15, 2022
Independent Investigations Office to probe fatal vehicle accident involving man in distress near Hells Gate
HELLS GATE - B.C.'s police watchdog agency has launched an inquiry into a fatal vehicular accident that happened earlier today near Hells Gate. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. is i...
Jul 14, 2022
Record-breaking 195 British Columbians died from toxic drugs in May, B.C. Coroners Service says
VICTORIA - The province of B.C. has set another record for all the wrong reasons. Preliminary reporting released by the B.C. Coroners Service confirmed that toxic illicit drugs claimed the lives of at...
Jul 14, 2022
Santa Claus is coming to town? Christmas in July fundraiser at Royal Canadian Legion Chilliwack-Vedder
CHILLIWACK - Deck the halls with boughs of holly; that's what the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 295 Chilliwack-Vedder will be doing this upcoming Sunday, July 17 for their fundraising event-Christmas i...
Jul 14, 2022
RCMP investigate fatal motorcycle collision late Monday night outside Hope
YALE - Authorities are investigating a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 64-year-old motorcyclist north of Hope late Monday (Jul. 11) night along Highway 1. Royal Canadian Mounted Police from...
Jul 13, 2022