Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Cowichan lawyer says treaty could recognize both Aboriginal and private title on land
VICTORIA - The lawyer representing the Cowichan Tribes said he is "frustrated and disappointed" with what he calls "misinformation" about his clients' ground-breaking Aboriginal title case in Richmond...
The Canadian Press Oct 24, 2025

Suspects arrested in relation to drug trafficking operations in Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE - Police have recently arrested suspects, as well as seized a number of drugs and stolen items after executing a search warrant in Maple Ridge.Ridge Meadows RCMP's Street Enforcement Unit ...
Alyssa Conti Oct 24, 2025

Vancouver health authority sued over death of Canadian senator's son
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Coastal Health authority is being sued over the death of a Canadian senator's son whose body was found on the grounds of Vancouver General Hospital, four days after he went m...
The Canadian Press Oct 24, 2025

Chilliwack MLAs split vote on proposed bill to ban land acknowledgements
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack's two MLAs have been divided on a controversial proposed bill to ban public agencies from Indigenous land acknowledgements. MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena Dallas Brodie proposed t...
Alyssa Conti Oct 24, 2025

UFV promoting wellness and connection in upcoming health fair
CHILLIWACK - UFV is encouraging folks to stay warm through healthy habits and community connections this season at its upcoming Fall Health Fair in Chilliwack.On Wednesday (Oct. 29), UFV Nursing and K...
Alyssa Conti Oct 24, 2025

Abbotsford police impound 6 vehicles for speeding Thursday
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department have stopped more than a handful of vehicles within a few hours on Thursday, October 23. Between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., AbbyPD frontline officers clocked six ...
Alyssa Conti Oct 24, 2025 Image: AbbyPD / Facebook / Police have seized six vehicles for excessive speed on Thursday, October 23.

Man convicted of manslaughter in stabbing death of his girlfriend dies at Agassiz prison
AGASSIZ - A 40-year-old man who was convicted in 2023 for manslaughter in the stabbing death of his girlfriend has died at a prison in Agassiz. Correctional Service Canada announced that John Wendell ...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 23, 2025

Chilliwack Chiefs name Chilliwack-raised BCHL products to their coaching staff
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Chiefs have announced the addition of two coaches to their staff roster, bringing in two former BCHL players who played in the U.S. and professionally. The two new addition...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 23, 2025

FVRD to consider motion on contravention of building bylaws at Popkum property
CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley Regional District board will consider a motion at their meeting today to take administrative action against a property owner in Popkum who has allegedly contravened buil...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 23, 2025

Former correctional officer from Abbotsford charged for breach of trust by public officer
ABBOTSFORD - Coquitlam RCMP announced Thursday that two charges of breach of trust by a public officer have been approved against an Abbotsford resident who formerly worked at a pretrial centre in Por...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 23, 2025