Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Chilliwack RCMP seize guns, drugs and cash after traffic violation stop
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack police officer's traffic stop led to the discovery of more serious offences early Wednesday morning (Aug. 13).At roughly 3 a.m., around Yale Road and Hazel Street, the office...
Alyssa Conti Aug 15, 2025

Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Abbotsford, Mission
FRASER VALLEY - Environment Canada is forecasting significant precipitation for parts of the Fraser Valley starting Friday (Aug. 15).According to a social media post from the City of Mission, the nati...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025

BC Highway Patrol sends a cheeky message to motorcyclist caught on Hwy. 1 near Boston Bar
BOSTON BAR - The BC Highway Patrol had a field day poking fun at a motorcyclist who for some bizarre reason felt the need to more than double the posted speed limit on Highway 1 in Boston Bar recently...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025

Abbotsford motorcyclist, 40, clocked at absurd speed on the Sea to Sky - while being impaired
SEA TO SKY - A 40-year-old Abbotsford man wasn't exactly thinking when police caught him allegedly speeding at more than double the posted speed on the Sea to Sky highway last week - all while being i...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025

IIO clears Abbotsford police officers in Mission Bridge incident
MISSION - The civilian watchdog tasked with investigating incidents involving police and serious injuries or fatalities has cleared the Abbotsford Police Department and its officers of any wrongdoing ...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025

Specialty grocery store in Sardis to close its doors
CHILLIWACK - The owner of a zero waste specialty grocery store in Sardis has announced its upcoming closure. Owner Salina Derish announced in a Facebook video on Wednesday, August 6 that PickEco Refil...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain, up to 80mm, for parts of B.C.'s south coast
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for parts of Metro Vancouver as well as the lower Sunshine Coast and Howe Sound regions. The weather agency says a frontal system that's "u...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025

Changes coming to Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Langley
LANGLEY - On a freeway beset by accidents and constant bottlenecks, the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit says commuters and motorists should plan for upcoming traffic-pattern changes along ...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025

Rotary Outdoor Book Sale returns to Chilliwack next week, offering bargains galore
CHILLIWACK - What began as a pandemic-era social distancing event in Chilliwack has grown into a popular one-day sale for bibliophiles and bargain hunters alike. Chilliwack Rotary's Outdoor Book Sale ...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025

Mission councillor felt 'smeared' during probe, as B.C. judge quashes censure and highlights role of mayor
MISSION - Despite feeling smeared by an investigation launched against him, Mission Councillor Ken Herar says he's happy now that a B.C. judge has canceled a censure issued against him by fellow Missi...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025