Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Up to 100 mm of rain expected over Fraser Valley this week
CHILLIWACK - Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Chilliwack, Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. It's forecasting a long episode of rain, which is expected to continue through Thursday....
Mar 16, 2026 A file image of the Chilliwack river which is one of many local waterways that may be impacted by heavy rains this week across the Fraser Valley. (Image Credit: City of Chilliwack)
Abbotsford hospital lockdown ended following earlier weapons threat
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford police arrested one man following a serious incident involving the threat of weapons at the Abbotsford Hospital. Police say they were called to the hospital on Monday around 2 ...
Mar 16, 2026 There was a heavy police presence at the Abbotsford hospital following a weapons threat Monday afternoon. (Image Credit: Abbotsford Police)
Lions say Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown has died at age 89
VANCOUVER - Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown, a three-time CFL all-star who won a Grey Cup with the B.C. Lions in 1964, has died, the team said Monday. He was 89. A two-time winner of the CFL...
Mar 16, 2026
Man charged with manslaughter in weekend homicide in Surrey
SURREY - Police in Surrey say a 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the death of another man in a shooting over the weekend. Homicide investigators say the accused faces a manslaughter ch...
Mar 16, 2026
Flood risks rise as atmospheric river hits B.C., bringing rain, snow and wind
VANCOUVER - Parts of British Columbia are now under flood watches as an atmospheric river arrives along the coast, triggering a string of weather warnings and watches. The B.C. River Forecast Centre s...
Mar 16, 2026
UPDATE - Police reopen road in Promontory following conclusion of incident
UPDATE at 10:20 a.m. - RCMP say the incident they are investigating on Rockwood Drive has ended and the area has been reopened to the public. No further details have been released.CHILLIWACK - Promont...
Mar 16, 2026 (Image Credit: File - Pattison Media Ltd.)
Abbotsford police make arrest in domestic violence investigation during busy weekend of calls
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford police had a busy Sunday that including a domestic violence complaint at a home on Hawthorne Avenue. In a release, AbbyPD says a man was arrested as part of an Intimate Partner...
Mar 16, 2026 Abbotsford Police investigate the scene of an Intimate Partner Violence situation Sunday March 15, 2026 on Hawthorne Avenue. (Image Credit: S. Babak, Facebook)
Five impaired drivers arrested in Abbotsford while slow driver blames fuel prices
ABBOTSFORD - Proactive traffic enforcement along streets in Abbotsford continues to lead to a number of tickets being issued.Abbotsford Police say they pulled five impaired drivers off city streets ov...
Mar 16, 2026 (Image Credit: AbbyPD Facebook)
Harrison Tulip Festival blooms for third year in Agassiz
AGASSIZ - B.C.'s original tulip festival founders are marking their 20th year of blooms at one of their latest creations in Harrison.The Harrison Tulip Festival is set to return this April with more t...
Mar 15, 2026 The Harrison Tulip Festival returns for its second year in Agassiz. (Image Credit: Harrison Tulip Festival / Provided)
Abbotsford-South MLA withdraws from B.C. Conservative leadership race, endorses Yuri Fulmer instead
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford-South MLA Bruce Banman has taken his name out of the B.C. Tory leadership race in favour of another - Yuri Fulmer."Yuri is the real deal," said Banman. "He's a true conservativ...
Mar 15, 2026 Bruce Banman endorses Yuri Fulmer in B.C. Conservative leadership race. (Image Credit: Yuri Fulmer)