Category Archives: Fraser Valley

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

UPDATE: E/b Hwy. 1 clear in Chilliwack Thursday morning after big rig reportedly hits cable median
UPDATE 9 A.M.: DriveBC now says Highway 1 eastbound through Chilliwack is clear at the Prest Road exit. Original story: CHILLIWACK - Eastbound Hwy. 1 through Chilliwack is blocked at Prest Road (exit ...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025 Image: DriveBC / Traffic being diverted e/b Hwy. 1 at Prest Road (exit 123) in Chilliwack.

'One battle after another' for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor
Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves' family has been farming in the area since 1877, lending their name to the community of Steveston. The 88-year-old former politician only retired f...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 14, 2025

Chilliwack home sales show signs of momentum after weak start to 2025: CADREB president
CHILLIWACK - The president of the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board says home sales are showing some signs of rebounding after a weak start to 2025. According to a news release from CADREB, 21...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 13, 2025

Man facing second-degree murder charge in fatal assault in Coquitlam, B.C.
COQUITLAM - A 59-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge after an alleged attack with a weapon resulted in the death of another man in Coquitlam, B.C. Homicide investigators say it happened o...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 13, 2025

Homicide team investigates fatal shooting in Maple Ridge, B.C.
MAPLE RIDGE - Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting overnight in Maple Ridge, B.C. Police say officers were called to reports of a shooting in the area of 246 Street and 124 Avenue ea...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 13, 2025

YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Increasing access to community adult literacy programs across the Fraser Valley
In communities across British Columbia, local literacy programs have been quietly changing adult learners' lives for decades. The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills supports a netw...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 13, 2025

UPDATE: 47-year-old woman wanted by Mission RCMP for robbery and assault has been arrested
UPDATE 3 P.M. WEDNESDAY: Mission RCMP now say the 47-year-old woman who was recently convicted of robbery, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possession of stolen property has been...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 13, 2025

Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., grows again overnight
PORT ALBERNI - A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations near Port Alberni, B.C., has grown again overnight to more than 20 square kilometres in size as it continues to burn out of control. The fi...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 13, 2025

New businesses coming to Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Two new businesses set to open soon in Chilliwack include an indoor playground for kids and a bubble tea franchise. Play Abby Chilliwack has set up shop inside suites 206 and 207 at 44921...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 13, 2025