Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Chilliwack Museum & Archives recruiting for new executive director
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Museum & Archives has posted an open job position stating it is recruiting for a new executive director. According to the text of a job that appears on its website (www.chi...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 26, 2024

B.C. Premier Eby visits Chilliwack Thursday to pledge additional funding for trade apprentice seats
CHILLIWACK - As a way of encouraging more people to enter the skilled trades industry and connect them with high-paying jobs to fight rising costs, Premier David Eby paid a visit to Chilliwack Thursda...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 26, 2024

Advocates say fate of B.C. public health hangs on election
A health-care advocacy group wants to know where British Columbia politicians stand on six key issues ahead of an election it says will decide the future of public health in the province. The BC Healt...
Dave Barry Sep 26, 2024

How much have consumer costs risen in B.C. since 2017, the year NDP came to power?
British Columbia's high cost of living has made it a pivotal issue in the provincial election on Oct. 19. Here is a look at changes in components of the consumer price index in British Columbia since ...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 26, 2024

IIO to investigate Abbotsford PD arrest after man allegedly threatened people
ABBOTSFORD - The independent civilian watchdog agency in British Columbia that probes police activity has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a man last weekend ...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 25, 2024

Polling outlet now says B.C. Conservatives favoured at over 50% to win a majority
CHILLIWACK - Mainstreet Research, which says it is recognized as one of Canada's top public opinion and market research firms, now says the B.C. Conservatives are favoured at over 50 per cent to win a...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 25, 2024

Mission RCMP investigate two suspicious fires within 1/2 hour, including a Mercedes with no license plate
MISSION - Mounties in Mission say they're investigating two suspicious fires that happened within less than a half hour apart, one of which was a Mercedes sedan with no license plate. According to a s...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 25, 2024

Body of man discovered in Chilliwack park
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson has confirmed that a man's body was discovered in a Sardis park Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 24), but there's no indication at this time foul play is involved. ...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 25, 2024

Chilliwack MLA hiring election canvassers at over $25/hr.
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack-Kent NDP MLA Kelli Paddon is looking to hire some extra help between now and election day next month. According to a job description posted Tuesday night (Sept. 24) on Indeed, ...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 25, 2024

City of Chilliwack seeks public input on 2025 Financial Plan
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack residents and taxpayers alike are invited to weigh in on the City's 2025-2034 Financial Plan through an interactive survey.In a news release from the City of Chilliwack Wednesd...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 25, 2024