Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Volkswagen Beetle shell dismantled, removed from B.C. rock face by helicopter
SQUAMISH - The red shell of a Volkswagen Beetle has been removed from the steep rock face where it was suspended above Highway 99 in Squamish, B.C., in an apparent prank. A statement from the Environm...
Apr 09, 2026
Arson could be the cause of suspicious house fire in Abbotsford Thursday morning: AbbyPD
ABBOTSFORD - AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker says authorities are investigating this morning's house fire on Cannon Avenue as an arson due to the circumstances involved. At approximately 4:32 a.m...
Apr 09, 2026 Scene of this morning's house fire in Abbotsford. (Image Credit: Sgt. Paul Walker.)
Abbotsford truck driver fined thousands for dangerous auto transport operations, unsecured vehicles
HIGHWAY 5/B.C. INTERIOR - A 53-year-old Abbotsford truck driver was fined nearly $2,000 and had his auto transport trailer impounded due to multiple safety infractions, including not securing three ve...
Apr 09, 2026 Abbotsford transport driver, 53, who was fined nearly $2,000 for unsafe, dangerous practices. (Image Credit: BC Highway Patrol.)
Major construction begins on Abbotsford interchange project; Chilliwack company awarded $118 million contract
ABBOTSFORD - The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit now says major construction is underway on the Highway 11 Interchange Project in Abbotsford, paving the way for its replacement and the eve...
Apr 09, 2026 Highway 11 interchange in Abbotsford. (Image Credit: B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transport.)
City of Chilliwack could spend millions to rebuild Main Street in downtown core
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack intends to move ahead with an extensive plan to rebuild a multi-block section of Main Street in downtown Chilliwack with an estimated price tag of $5.5 million. Acc...
Apr 09, 2026 Main Street in downtown Chilliwack. (Image Credit: Google Maps.)
UPDATE: Missing 37-year-old man from Seabird Island found
Update 8:57 a.m. Saturday, April 11: Hope RCMP says the 37-year-old man from Seabird Island near Agassiz, who was reported missing on April 7, has now been located safe and sound. All identifying info...
Apr 09, 2026 RCMP. (Image Credit: File photo, Pattison Media.)
UPDATE: Out of control wildfire east of Merritt now exceeds 500 hectares
UPDATE: The wildfire has since grown to 550 hectares, according to the BC Wildfire Service website. Original story: MERRITT - A 50-hectare wildfire that ignited east of Merritt on Wednesday has since ...
Apr 09, 2026 A fire east of Merritt has grown significantly in the past 24 hours. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service.)
B.C. conservation officers issue minimal tickets in Mission backcountry over Easter long weekend
MISSION -Judging by how many tickets were issued, recreational users in the Mission area were mostly compliant with rules and regulations around backcountry usage over the Easter long weekend. Personn...
Apr 08, 2026 Conservation Officer Service personnel. (Image Credit: Conservation Officer Service.)
Public urination leads to two driving bans in Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs
AGASSIZ/HARRISON HOT SPRINGS - Two guys who relieved themselves in public and drove away in their vehicles have been issued driving bans last week after RCMP members became suspicious and determined t...
Apr 08, 2026 RCMP. (Image Credit: File photo, Pattison Media.)
Masked males deploy pepper spray during attempted robbery at Maple Ridge mall: RCMP
MAPLE RIDGE - Mounties in Maple Ridge say two masked male suspects deployed pepper spray after attempting to rob a Maple Ridge business at a shopping mall on Lougheed Highway Monday afternoon.Accordin...
Apr 08, 2026 RCMP. (Image Credit: RCMP.)