Category Archives: Fraser Valley
YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Improving flood resilience in Merritt
In November 2021, British Columbians watched as heavy rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in southern B.C.The damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure made the floods one of the most disastrou...
Apr 02, 2025
Fraser Valley home sales slump, drop 26% from a year ago
FRASER VALLEY - March home sales in the Fraser Valley between White Rock and Abbotsford, on average, were the slowest real estate agents have seen in more than 15 years. The Fraser Valley Real Estate ...
Apr 02, 2025
AbbyPD, partners unveil road safety campaign amid 74% increase in impaired driving this year
ABBOTSFORD - Amid a surge in impaired drivers the first three months of 2025, the Abbotsford Police Department has unveiled a road safety campaign in partnership with ICBC and Mothers Against Drunk Dr...
Apr 02, 2025
Harrison Hot Springs' only gas station reopens under new branding
CHILLIWACK - Harrison Hot Springs, a quaint village of about 2,000 people, has had its only gas station reopen under a new name. According to a social media post dated Sunday, March 30 from Varinder M...
Apr 02, 2025
Update: Missing Fraser Valley teen located safe and sound, reunited with family
FRASER VALLEY - Authorities in Surrey say a 15-year-old teen who was reported missing earlier this week has been safely located. According to a statement from Surrey Police Surrey (SPS) and RCMP Surre...
Apr 02, 2025
Flair Airlines expands service at Abbotsford Int'l Airport
ABBOTSFORD - Flair Airlines says it will offer more flights between Abbotsford International Airport and Edmonton, as well as more flights between YVR and Calgary. In a lighthearted news release from ...
Apr 02, 2025
Pettersson out with upper-body injury as Vancovuer Canucks prep for final push
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks could be without Elias Pettersson as they make a final, desperate push for a playoff spot. Pettersson was not on the ice Tuesday when the Canucks practised at Rogers ...
Apr 01, 2025
Police investigate 'suspicious' fires in three Langley, B.C., homes
LANGLEY, B.C. - Mounties in Langley, B.C., say they are investigating three separate house fires that broke out early Tuesday. Police say fire crews were first called at 3:15 a.m. to a fire in a home ...
Apr 01, 2025
Burning permit granted for Hope property to clear land
HOPE - The Hope Fire Department has notified residents of the municipality that a burning permit has been issued for property on Gardner Drive.According to a social media post Tuesday morning (Apr. 1)...
Apr 01, 2025
Chilliwack gas prices drop double digits per litre after B.C. carbon tax gets axed
CHILLIWACK - As predicted, Chilliwack gas prices fell by more than 10 cents per litre after an early-morning decision by B.C. MLAs to axe the carbon tax, though they could spike anytime like they did ...
Apr 01, 2025