Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Chilliwack art exhibit highlights evolution of beaded loom tapestries
CHILLIWACK - A new exhibit is looking to weave some more colour into Chilliwack this winter month."Evolution of Beadwork" is the latest collection to be presented by the Chilliwack Visual Artists Asso...
Alyssa Conti Dec 19, 2025

High streamflow advisories, Abbotsford evacuation alerts rescinded as water levels decrease
ABBOTSFORD - Communities affected by recent flooding can now focus on recovery as river levels continue to subside.On Friday, December 19, the BC River Forecast Centre lifted high streamflow advisorie...
Alyssa Conti Dec 19, 2025

Police seek additional victims in Surrey child pornography investigation
SURREY - The Surrey Police Service (SPS) and RCMP are releasing images of two suspects in an appeal to hear from more victims in relation to a child exploitation investigation.In October 2024, Surrey ...
Alyssa Conti Dec 19, 2025

Agassiz gears up for CPKC Holiday Train this weekend
AGASSIZ - An annual holiday tradition is on track to reach Agassiz tonight (Dec. 19).At 5:45 p.m., the CPKC Holiday Train will be pulling up outside the Agassiz Agricultural Hall at 6800 Pioneer Avenu...
Alyssa Conti Dec 19, 2025

UPDATE: Power restored to most of Chilliwack by Friday AM
UPDATE: Power has been restored to most parts of Chilliwack. Original story: CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley can't seem to get a break from the incessant windstorms that have produced endless power out...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2025

70-year-old man sentenced in death of 22-year-old Abbotsford woman
ABBOTSFORD - A 70-year-old man was sentenced today, less time served of 3 1/2 years, to 8 1/2 years in the horrific stabbing death of 22-year-old Abbotsford woman Chelsey Lea Gauthier. According to a ...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2025

1 male in custody after Wednesday night shooting at Abbotsford business: AbbyPD
ABBOTSFORD - One person is in custody after a confirmed shooting at a business late Wednesday night on King Road in Abbotsford. According to a statement from AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker, patr...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2025

UPDATE: Southbound Coquihalla reopens following serious vehicle incident amid 75-cm snow forecast
UPDATE #2, 8:26 P.M. THURSDAY: DriveBC reported at 8:03 p.m. Thursday night that the Coquihalla Highway has reopened following a vehicle incident that resulted in a southbound closure of Highway 5. Fr...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2025 Image: DriveBC / The Coquihalla Highway is pictured on Thursday, Dec. 18.

UPDATE: Specialized crew required for outage of 3+ days SE of Hope; power lost due to mudslide/snow slide
UPDATE: BC Hydro now says this outage requires "a specialized crew and equipment. It's in their queue and they'll be on their way as soon as they can." The new expected time of arrival is 9 a.m. Frida...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2025

B.C. backtracks on plan to cut pipeline tax values, saving ratepayers
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister says there will be no changes in the tax assessments for pipelines running through communities after an outcry from a local government that said such a p...
The Canadian Press Dec 18, 2025