Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Measles case confirmed in Lower Mainland after visitor travels to Vancouver, Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - A new measles case has been confirmed in a visitor from Ontario who travelled to Vancouver and Chilliwack on Sunday, April 20. Public Health, Workplace Health, and Infection Prevention an...
Apr 26, 2025
Residents turn out for another 'Party in the Park' in downtown Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The heart of the city is pumping with tunes and trucks for another round of 'Party in the Park'. Last year's event at Central Community Park paid homage to Star Wars and Cinco de Mayo, bu...
Apr 26, 2025
Novice Abbotsford driver caught speeding for second time since February
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford police are astounded by one of the city's latest speed demons. AbbyPD said this past week, an N driver sped past an unmarked police vehicle for the second time in recent months...
Apr 26, 2025
Abbotsford community thrives despite initial fears from tariff uncertainty
ABBOTSFORD - A section of Abbotsford is touting continued growth despite initial concerns about tariff threats and economic uncertainty. Earlier in April, Statistics Canada released monthly figures st...
Apr 26, 2025
Vancouver fire investigation determines blaze may have been 'intentionally set'
VANCOUVER - Police say a fire that burned two businesses in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday may have been intentionally set. Spokesman Sgt. Steve Addison says in a statement that information received ...
Apr 25, 2025
Police seize two motorcycles as impaired driving climbs over 400 in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department continues to share more cases from its Easter Long Weekend crackdown. According to a post shared yesterday (Apr. 24), AbbyPD's Traffic Enforcement Unit id...
Apr 25, 2025
Pills, weapons found in 10-day lockdown of Fraser Valley prison
ABBOTSFORD - The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has announced the end of a 10-day lockdown at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security facility in Abbotsford. Staff ordered the lockdown to conduct...
Apr 25, 2025
YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Supporting Local
I know that given recent events, I'm not the only one who is focusing more on buying Canadian. After months of economic uncertainty and the threat of Trump's tariffs, I have heard from people througho...
Apr 25, 2025
BC Transit seeking input on new Highway 7 bus service between Mission and Agassiz
MISSION - BC Transit is asking for your input on a new bus route that could cut ride times down by up to 75 per cent from Agassiz to Mission. Using transit between the two communities currently requir...
Apr 25, 2025
New event blooms in Chilliwack garden this weekend
CHILLIWACK - A local gardening centre is hosting a two-day event full of plants, lemonade, and giveaways this weekend. "Bloomin' Easy Days" is happening now at Minter Country Gardens, where visitors c...
Apr 25, 2025