Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Over 1,500 customers without power in Lake Errock, Highway 7 corridor Tuesday morning
LAKE ERROCK/DEROCHE - BC Hydro says over 1,500 customers in Lake Errock, Deroche and the Highway 7 corridor are without power Tuesday morning.According to the BC Hydro online dashboard, 1,530 customer...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 11, 2025

Chilliwack's only farm-based brewery honored at annual awards gala
CHILLIWACK - A popular Chilliwack brewery known for its extensive pizza lineup and appealing outdoor venue in a picturesque country setting has been honored with an award at the 30th annual Business E...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 11, 2025

Missing 18-year-old man located deceased after falling through ice: RCMP
SHUSWAP LAKE - Mounties in British Columbia say an 18-year-old man has been located deceased after falling through the ice at Shuswap Lake over the weekend. According to a statement from police spokes...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 11, 2025

Abandoned fifth wheel torched in the Chilliwack River Valley, cutting telecom services to Post Creek residents
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack cleanup volunteer says an abandoned fifth wheel in the Chilliwack River Valley was intentionally burned Sunday, leaving residents and businesses east of Slesse Creek without ...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 11, 2025

Man suspected of 3rd DUI in nearly 3 years caught after trying to flee from police: Abbotsford PD
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say a 52-year-old man has been arrested for impaired driving, his third offence in as many years, during an incident Monday morning (Feb. 10) in which he tried to esc...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 11, 2025

Victims of Grace Lake tragedy remembered for their kindness, faith and character
ABBOTSFORD - Their company began in 1978 with little more than a wheelbarrow and a shovel. Three years later, one brother jumped on board and together, they carved out a niche in the Fraser Valley. Ca...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 10, 2025

Watchdog investigates police shooting in Surrey, B.C., that left one dead
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's independent police watchdog is investigating after a fatal shooting involving officers in Surrey, B.C., over the weekend. The Independent Investigations Office says t...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 10, 2025

RCMP Black Hawk helicopter touches down at Chilliwack Airport Sunday
CHILLIWACK - An RCMP Black Hawk helicopter paid a visit to the Chilliwack Airport Sunday during a refueling break. A picture taken by Chilliwack resident William Snow shows camouflaged RCMP personnel ...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 10, 2025

Police warn people to use caution after Mission woman lost about $45K in online scam
FRASER VALLEY - Mounties in the Fraser Valley are warning people to be extra vigilant in their online activities after a Mission woman lost about $45,000 in a cryptocurrency scam. According to a state...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 10, 2025

Busy weekend for Chilliwack firefighters amid fires at Winners, an encampment and in Ryder Lake
CHILLIWACK - From Ryder Lake to Sardis and just off Vedder Mountain Road, multiple incidents throughout the weekend kept Chilliwack firefighters on their toes. Several Chilliwack Fire Department units...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 10, 2025