Category Archives: Fraser Valley
WorkSafeBC issues more penalties for unsafe practices at Fraser Valley worksites
ABBOTSFORD - WorkSafeBC has issued multiple penalties to several businesses for unsafe work practices at four Abbotsford worksites. According to its website, WorkSafeBC issued a $5,000 fine on March 3...
Apr 30, 2026 WorkSafeBC. (Image Credit: CFJC Today.)
1 arrested, 1 hospitalized after weapon-related incident Wednesday PM in Chilliwack, youth involved
CHILLIWACK - Police aren't saying much this early in the investigation, but they have confirmed that a man was transported to hospital with injuries after a weapons-related incident in Chilliwack Wedn...
Apr 30, 2026 File photo, Chilliwack RCMP units. (Image Credit: Mike Vanden Bosch.)
Chilliwack Mayor Popove announces he will not seek a 3rd term, endorses councillor to take his seat
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove announced Thursday morning on 89.5 JR Country that he will not seek a third term as mayor, and will instead support a fellow councillor to take his seat later ...
Apr 30, 2026 Mayor Ken Popove is pictured with his wife Gail in October 2022 on the night he was overwhelmingly elected to a second term as mayor. Popove announced today (Apr. 30) that he will not seek a third term as mayor. (Image Credit: Submitted.)
Chilliwack RCMP pull over city bus after report of firearm-related incident, man later charged
CHILLIWACK - Mounties in Chilliwack say a man has been charged with one count of possessing a dangerous weapon, after a firearm-related incident involving two groups of people transpired amid some kin...
Apr 29, 2026 Vedder Road last Friday night, April 24 in Chilliwack. RCMP vehicles are seen blocking the southbound direction of traffic in this picture from Hailey VanBasten. (Image Credit: Supplied by Hailey Van Basten.)
Secondary school in Chilliwack undergoes brief hold and secure Wednesday
CHILLIWACK - G.W. Graham Secondary School in Chilliwack underwent a brief hold and secure on Wednesday, and police have confirmed there was no danger to any students or staff at the school on Thomas R...
Apr 29, 2026 File photo, G.W. Graham Secondary School in Chilliwack. (Image Credit: Mike Vanden Bosch.)
Royal Hotel in Chilliwack purchased by new owners, will undergo name change
CHILLIWACK - The Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association announced Wednesday afternoon that a hospitality company from Hope has purchased the Royal Hotel in downtown Chilliwack. According...
Apr 29, 2026 Trevor McDonald of the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association is pictured with the new owners of the Royal Hotel, Christine Lai and Chih-Kai Cheng. (Image Credit: Downtown Chilliwack BIA.)
25-year-old man shot and killed in Surrey Tuesday night, linked to gang war in B.C.
SURREY - Homicide investigators in B.C. say a 25-year-old man was shot and killed on 148 Street in Surrey Tuesday night, and believe the targeted shooting was likely connected to the ongoing gang conf...
Apr 29, 2026 Surrey Police Service. (Image Credit: Canadian Press.)
Woman walking into traffic on Agassiz road taken into custody: Agassiz RCMP
AGASSIZ - Mounties in Agassiz say a woman was taken into custody for her own safety and well-being after police received multiple calls last week that a female was walking into traffic on Industrial W...
Apr 29, 2026 File photo. (Image Credit: Pattison Media.)
Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl calls spring economic update from PM Carney a 'costly credit card budget'
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl says the 2026 Spring Economic Update from the governing Liberals is little more than an exhibition in runaway spending, higher deficits and uncontrolled fed...
Apr 29, 2026 Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl. (Image Credit: Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl.)
20-year-old driver caught doing ridiculous speed, on top of his failed switcharoo attempt
ABBOTSFORD - A 20-year-old driver in Abbotsford could have his license permanently suspended after he was caught at three times the speed limit Saturday night in Abbotsford with alcohol in his system,...
Apr 29, 2026 Traffic stop. (Image Credit: AbbyPD.)