Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Update: Abbotsford PD says it will meet with the province about future closures of Highway 1 and proper notification
UPDATE, 8:30 A.M. MONDAY: Abbotsford PD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker says message boards on Highway 1 about the closure did not adequately notify the public about the eastbound closure at the Mt. Leh...
Jun 14, 2026 Highway 1 through Abbotsford as shown in this Sunday night, June 14 image courtesy of DriveBC. (Image Credit: DriveBC.)
Longtime Chilliwack teacher runs for SD33 trustee seat
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack teacher is now the latest candidate to throw her hat in the ring for the upcoming SD33 board trustee election.Dr. Leah Kelley is an educator with 30 years of teaching experie...
Jun 14, 2026 Leah Kelley is the latest candidate to join the bid for a Chilliwack School Trustee seat this fall. (Image Credit: Leah Kelley)
Chilliwack resident aims to launch 'Airbnb for farming' in Fraser Valley
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack local is looking to help families and restaurants save on rising produce costs with some help from Fraser Valley farmers. Carney announces national food security strategy mea...
Jun 14, 2026 File image of agriculture in Fraser Valley. (Image Credit: Modfos / Dreamstime)
Flood mitigation work planned for Tamihi Creek Bridge starting late July
CHILLIWACK - Boaters in the Chilliwack River Valley may have to watch out for crews as flood repairs get underway on the Tamihi Creek Bridge this summer. The community says additional riprap, or rock ...
Jun 14, 2026 The river during the December 2025 flooding event in Chilliwack. (Image Credit: Chilliwack River Valley Community)
Chilliwack, Abbotsford agencies receive free FIFA tickets for kids and youth
CHILLIWACK - The B.C. government has helped provide some free World Cup tickets to young fans who may have been priced out by what many fans described as exorbitant costs.The province, along with PavC...
Jun 14, 2026 FIFA World Cup banners are seen on light standards on the Cambie Bridge, in Vancouver, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of June 14, 2026
CHILLIWACK - Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers. Name: Andrew Eadie Age: 34 Height: 6'0" Weight: 150 lbs. Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue W...
Jun 14, 2026
UPDATE: Crash claims life of 33-year-old motorcyclist in Maple Ridge Saturday night
UPDATE: Police in Maple Ridge have now confirmed that a 33-year-old motorcyclist died after a motor vehicle collision at Lougheed Highway and 287 Street Saturday night in Maple Ridge. Police were call...
Jun 13, 2026 RCMP. (Image Credit: B.C. RCMP.)
Over 9,400 Chilliwack customers lose power Saturday for short period
CHILLIWACK - Over 9,400 BC Hydro customers in Chilliwack lost power Saturday for what appears to be a short duration. Power appears to be back on for many residents, but at one point, multiple residen...
Jun 13, 2026 BC Hydro outage Saturday in Chilliwack. (Image Credit: BC Hydro.)
Update: Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after accident in Abbotsford Saturday
UPDATE 9 A.M. SUNDAY (June 14): Sgt. Paul Walker with the Abbotsford Police Department confirms that the motorcyclist remains in hospital in critical condition. UPDATE: AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul W...
Jun 13, 2026 Image: AbbyPD.
Police press 47 new charges in 5-day enforcement project in Burnaby
BURNABY - Metro Vancouver Transit Police have recently joined forces with other law enforcement agencies to tackle public safety in and around Burnaby's transit system.On five days between May 3 and J...
Jun 13, 2026 Police made 70 arrests during a five-day enforcement project in Burnaby's transit system. (Image Credit: Metro Vancouver Transit Police)