Category Archives: Fraser Valley

B.C. drug decriminalization and safer supply associated with more overdoses: study
VANCOUVER - A study into safer supply and drug decriminalization policies in British Columbia has found that both were associated with increased opioid overdose hospitalizations. The report says that ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 25, 2025

Housing project criticized by Chilliwack elected officials for multiple delays moves forward
CHILLIWACK - A supportive housing project just west of Young Road that was criticized for its repeated delays by a Chilliwack councillor is moving forward. Despite repeated delays that have sidelined ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 25, 2025

3 heli-skiers perish in deadly B.C. avalanche: RCMP
KASLO - Mounties in British Columbia say a deadly avalanche in southeast British Columbia has claimed the lives of three men and critically injured a fourth.According to a statement from B.C. RCMP, tw...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 25, 2025

SD33 trustee, a self-described 'former farmer', to run in upcoming federal election for Chilliwack-Hope
CHILLIWACK - Less than two and a half years into his first term on the Chilliwack Board of Education, a self-described former farmer and longtime community advocate will run in the upcoming federal el...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 25, 2025

Agassiz prison undergoes lockdown
AGASSIZ - Mountain Institution in Agassiz has undergone a lockdown since Friday, Correctional Service Canada announced Monday. According to a statement, the lockdown was implemented to enable staff me...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 25, 2025

Update: Chilliwack fire chief confirms no injuries or animal fatalities during Monday's massive barn fire
UPDATE: Chilliwack Fire Chief Andrew Brown has confirmed that no animals were in the barn at the time of Monday's barn fire. According to a statement, 43 firefighters from five halls responded to a re...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025

Mission 5-year-old girl hospitalized after overdosing on fentanyl: RCMP
MISSION - Mounties in Mission say a 5-year-old girl was hospitalized this past week after reportedly overdosing on fentanyl at a home in Mission. According to a statement from Mission RCMP spokesperso...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025

Strahl cites crime, rising costs in re-election pitch to Chilliwack-Hope voters
CHILLIWACK - Citing out of control crime and the rising cost of living, Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl says a change in government is needed nationally as he launches his re-election campaign ahead of...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025

UPDATE 2:45 P.M. MONDAY: Pedestrian struck by vehicle but police say matter doesn't appear to be criminal
UPDATE 2:45 P.M. MONDAY: B.C. Highway Patrol Sgt. Patrick Davies says the pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle earlier today in Agassiz remains in critical condition, but the incident is not believe...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025

Update: BCHL responds after WHL initiates franchise application process for Chilliwack for 2026-27 season
UPDATE 9:30 A.M., MONDAY: The BCHL has issued a statement after acknowledging that ownership of the Penticton Vees has acquired a WHL expansion squad starting this fall, and the City of Chilliwack has...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 24, 2025