Category Archives: Fraser Valley

RCMP addresses social media post showing youth jumping off Mission Bridge
MISSION - RCMP are asking people to take down any posts showing a youth jumping off the Mission Bridge yesterday (Jun. 13). Videos and photos of the incident went around online shortly before 5 p.m. t...
Alyssa Conti Jun 14, 2025

Black bear sow put down after attacking Maple Ridge woman
MAPLE RIDGE - Conservation officers in B.C. say a black bear has been put down after attacking a Maple Ridge woman in her backyard. According to a statement, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service says...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 13, 2025

Chilliwack Board of Education to consider buying church for future expansion of nearby school sites
CHILLIWACK - At a time when land is at a premium, the Chilliwack Board of Education is set to consider a motion at its meeting this week that could see SD33 purchase a church just off Yale Road and us...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 13, 2025

Abbotsford mayor challenges Charlotte mayor ahead of historic Calder Cup Final
ABBOTSFORD - Spirits are high in Abbotsford as the Canucks head to their historic game against the Charlotte Checkers- and the mayors of both cities are getting in on the action. Abbotsford Mayor Ross...
Alyssa Conti Jun 13, 2025

Thousands of B.C. reservations at risk due to short-term rental regulations: Airbnb
Short-term vacation rental platform Airbnb says "thousands" of reservations in British Columbia are at risk of being cancelled due to the province's crackdown on the industry amid a housing crisis. Al...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 13, 2025

Langley RCMP say missing 16-year-old girl has been safely located
LANGLEY - Mounties in Langley say the 16-year-old female who was reported missing on Thursday, June 12 has been located safely.
Mike VandenBosch Jun 13, 2025

Police issue warning after two close wildlife encounters in Maple Ridge area
MAPLE RIDGE - Ridge Meadows RCMP are urging residents to stay bear - and generally wildlife - aware after two recent encounters left a person and a pet injured. Yesterday, June 12, police responded to...
Alyssa Conti Jun 13, 2025

Mission RCMP seeks DoorDash driver riding in car during vehicle theft
MISSION - Police are hoping to speak with a DoorDash driver who was possibly taken for a ride in his own car while it was being stolen. Just before 7:30 p.m. on May 30, Mission RCMP went to assist a r...
Alyssa Conti Jun 13, 2025

Merritt hotel catches fire overnight, deemed suspicious: RCMP
MERRITT - A hotel in Merritt caught fire overnight. At around 1:30 a.m. Friday (June 13), Merritt RCMP and Merritt Fire Rescue responded to the Comfort Inn and Suites on De Wolf Way where a large port...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 13, 2025

Popular Chilliwack boutique shutting doors after 20 years as owner retires
CHILLIWACK - A much-loved clothing and gift shop in the heart of the city is soon closing its doors after 20 years in business. The Button Box owner Jeanie Blecker looked back at the shop's journey in...
Alyssa Conti Jun 13, 2025