Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Overnight fire destroys Cultus Lake artisan market
CULTUS LAKE - An overnight fire broke out on Columbia Valley Road, destroying an artisan market in Cultus Lake. Cultus Lake Fire Department crews were dispatched at about 12:30 a.m. early Tuesday (Feb...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 18, 2025

Hometown Hoedown returns to Chilliwack for a night of country fun and fundraising
CHILLIWACK - Country music fans and supporters of hospice care can dust off their boots for a night of fun as tickets go on sale for the 12th Annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice. The popular fundraisi...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 17, 2025

B.C. LifeLabs prepares for rotating closures after notice of strike
VANCOUVER - LifeLabs in British Columbia says some of its more than 100 centres in the province will be subject to rotating temporary closures starting on Thursday as part of job action taken by the u...
Dave Barry Feb 17, 2025

Suspect arrested after unprovoked stranger attacks in Surrey
SURREY - Police in Surrey say they have arrested a suspect believed to be involved in two unprovoked stranger assaults last week. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 9, Surrey police officers were calle...
Dave Barry Feb 16, 2025

Abbotsford police dealing with rash of airsoft gun complaints
ABBOTSFORD - Police seized three realistic-looking firearms in just over 24 hours following a proactive traffic stop and two separate 911 calls reporting individuals with guns, the Abbotsford Police D...
Dave Barry Feb 16, 2025

CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of February 16, 2025
CHILLIWACK - Crime Stoppers "MOST WANTED" is a weekly service based on information provided by police investigators who need public assistance in making our communities safer by identifying individual...
Dave Barry Feb 16, 2025

UPDATE: Sunday morning power outage hits southern Chilliwack
UPDATE - CHILLIWACK - BC Hydro reports crews have arrived on site and expect to restore power by 10:15 a.m. CHILLIWACK - BC Hydro says a tree has come down across some wires, leading to a large power ...
Dave Barry Feb 16, 2025

University of the Fraser Valley celebrates Top Employer award
ABBOTSFORD - The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has been recognized as one of British Columbia's Top Employers for the 11th consecutive year. The annual award, part of the Canada's Top Employer...
Dave Barry Feb 16, 2025

New measles case confirmed in Lower Mainland
SURREY - Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health are confirming a new case of measles infection in the Lower Mainland. The health agencies released details this afternoon (Feb. 15), saying the infe...
Alyssa Conti Feb 15, 2025

Mission hospital temporarily suspends emergency services, cites staffing challenges
MISSION - Fraser Valley health authorities are now advising Mission and surrounding area residents about a temporary service interruption at Mission Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department. The inter...
Alyssa Conti Feb 15, 2025