Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Sick of sick notes: B.C. limits when employers can request sick notes
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has brought in new rules that limit when an employer can ask for a sick note, saving doctors the burden of writing them and preventing patients from spreadin...
The Canadian Press Nov 12, 2025

Power restored after downed tree causes outage in Abbotsford
UPDATE: Power has now been restored in Abbotsford. Original story: ABBOTSFORD - A downed tree across hydro wires has left a little under 500 customers without power in Abbotsford Wednesday morning. BC...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 12, 2025

AbbyPD chief constable urges community to avoid speculation after recent homicide, shootings
ABBOTSFORD - The chief constable of the Abbotsford Police Department is urging the community to avoid speculation and assumptions in the aftermath of a string of recent shootings, including a homicide...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 12, 2025

French Immersion could be shifted away from Chilliwack Middle School
CHILLIWACK - Due to a significant increase in enrolment over the past five years, SD33 is considering changes to schools and programs throughout the district, one of which could see the French Immersi...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 12, 2025

Elements Casino in Chilliwack purchased by tribal consortium
CHILLIWACK - After operating it for over a decade, Great Canadian Entertainment has agreed to sell Elements Casino in Chilliwack, considered one of the premier gaming and entertainment destinations in...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 12, 2025

Abandoned homeless camp removed from Jones Lake as volunteers remove trailers full of trash
JONES LAKE - Volunteers from the Hope Community Cleanup Society tag teamed with the BC 4x4 Women Association to remove a multitude of trash and other rubbish from Jones Lake last weekend, including th...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 12, 2025

FVHCF marks 25 years with upcoming gala fundraiser for new tools at Abbotsford hospital
ABBOTSFORD - The non-profit dedicated to improving healthcare services across the Fraser Valley region is celebrating its 25th birthday by staying true to its mission.On Friday, November 14, the Frase...
Alyssa Conti Nov 11, 2025

Abbotsford Canucks sign two defencemen after 10 winless games, several injured players
ABBOTSFORD - This year's Calder Cup champions are facing off against San Jose with two much-needed players after going winless for nearly a month. The Abbotsford Canucks are on a franchise record 10-g...
Alyssa Conti Nov 11, 2025

Chilliwack Cultural Centre to present period-inspired Christmas winter concert
CHILLIWACK - Residents are invited to come in and warm up with a magical winter sonata next month in Chilliwack. On December 9, the Chilliwack Cultural Centre is set to host "Winter Harp" - a collecti...
Alyssa Conti Nov 11, 2025

B.C. falls silent at Remembrance Day services, where family ties run strong
Remembrance Day services across British Columbia fell silent for two minutes to honour the sacrifice of war and military veterans, with some attendees reflecting on traditions of service running throu...
The Canadian Press Nov 11, 2025