Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Update 7:40 a.m. Thursday: Highway 1 reopens through Langley after semi truck flips, catches fire
UPDATE: AbbyPD has advised news media at 7:27 a.m. this morning that Highway 1 eastbound has reopened to single-lane traffic. Crews will remain on site throughout the morning to investigate and clear ...
Mar 27, 2025
Chilliwack councillor to discuss land use politics, strategies at next UFV Science Café
CHILLIWACK - Fresh off an event that discussed the health impacts of wildfire smoke in the region, University of the Fraser will host its next Science Caf event featuring four-term Chilliwack Councill...
Mar 26, 2025
UFV names its next president and vice-chancellor
ABBOTSFORD - Following an extensive and thorough executive search, the University of the Fraser Valley has named Dr. James Mandigo as next president and vice-chancellor.According to a news release, Dr...
Mar 26, 2025
Chilliwack, Abbotsford could get pummeled by thunderstorms, heavy rain later today
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack and the rest of the Fraser Valley could get hammered by heavy downpours and thunderstorms later today. According to a special weather statement issued at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday mo...
Mar 26, 2025
Chilliwack-area disposal company set to merge next week with area firm
CHILLIWACK - Two Fraser Valley disposal companies are set to merge next week. Mountain View Disposal, which provides commercial garbage, recycling and organic waste management services in Chilliwack a...
Mar 26, 2025
B.C. man charged with multiple offences in incident that shut down Kelowna bridge in January
KELOWNA - A 61-year-old man from Kelowna has been charged with multiple offences in connection with a police incident that closed the William R. Bennett Bridge for most of the day in late January 2025...
Mar 26, 2025
Construction on 43-unit seniors housing shelter in Chilliwack moves ahead
CHILLIWACK - Modular structures began arriving this week in Chilliwack in conjunction with a 43-unit emergency shelter modular development located just north of Highway 1. According to pictures provid...
Mar 26, 2025
AbbyPD investigates sexual assault at Mill Lake Park
ABBOTSFORD - A spokesperson for the Abbotsford Police Department says police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred Monday night (Mar. 24) at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford. According to a sta...
Mar 25, 2025
B.C. carbon tax to be axed effective April 1
VICTORIA - The provincial government announced Tuesday afternoon (Mar. 25) that the consumer carbon tax will be eliminated on April 1. According to a news release, the province says people will see im...
Mar 25, 2025
Update: Power restored after single-vehicle collision on Luckakuck Way in Chilliwack
UPDATE 2:32 p.m., TUESDAY: Power has now been restored to the Cottonwood Centre mall and surrounding businesses after the power outage at 11:36 a.m. Original story below: CHILLIWACK - A motor vehicle ...
Mar 25, 2025