Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Driver dies in two-vehicle collision on Coquihalla near Hope: RCMP
HOPE - A driver has died after a fatal crash Wednesday on the Coquihalla Highway near Hope. RCMP say the 69-year-old driver succumbed to injuries at the scene of a collision between two passenger vehi...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2024

Abbotsford confirm appeal of court order requiring services for City Hall encampment occupants
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford has confirmed it is appealing a court decision that orders the municipality to provide services to residents of an encampment at City Hall. In a post on the city we...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2024

Another fall storm to bring bands of heavy snow to Coquihalla Highway: Hope to Merritt
HOPE - Environment Canada has issued a highway warning for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt due to the likelihood of 15 cm of snow accumulating on sections of the roadway. Canada's weat...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2024

Chilliwack MP Mark Strahl encourages local businesses, non-profits to apply for Summer Jobs funding
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack-area non-profits, public sector organizations and small businesses are being urged by Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl to apply for federal government funding to hire young Canad...
Nov 21, 2024

Fraser Valley RCMP detachment among the first in B.C. to wear body cameras
FRASER VALLEY - The commanding officer of the Mission RCMP detachment north of Abbotsford says he's grateful that Mounties in his community will be among the first to wear body cameras to record polic...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 21, 2024

Some B.C. ski resorts opening early with fresh snow after dismal 2023 season
Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening early thanks to dumps of fresh powder. A statement from Big White says the resort i...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 21, 2024

BC Hydro to shut off all power in Hope Thursday afternoon for repairs
HOPE - BC Hydro says its utility crews will be required to undertake a power outage to all of Hope Thursday afternoon (Nov. 21) in order to complete emergency repairs to infrastructure damaged by the ...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 21, 2024

Update: One person transported to hospital after RV fire at Yale Road housing complex, which previously had a demolition permit
UPDATE 12:00 P.M. FRIDAY: Chilliwack Assistant Fire Chief Chris Wilson tells Fraser Valley Today 12 firefighters attached to three engines were dispatched for Thursday's fire at 46915 Yale Road in Chi...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 21, 2024

Chilliwack Royal Canadian Legion apologizes for Remembrance Day remarks made by guest speaker
CHILLIWACK - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 295 in Chilliwack is apologizing for comments made by a guest speaker at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Chilliwack that were deemed inappropriate and polit...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 21, 2024

Which items will be tax-free under the Liberals' promised GST/HST break?
The government on Thursday announced a sweeping promise to make groceries, children's clothing, Christmas trees, restaurant meals and more free from GST/HST between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15. "Our governmen...
Mike VandenBosch Nov 21, 2024