Category Archives: Fraser Valley
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Nov 21, 2024
Female dies after being hit by train Wednesday night: Abbotsford PD
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker says a female has died after being hit by a train Wednesday evening near Lefeuvre Road and River Road, northwest of Abbotsford. ...
Nov 21, 2024
Update: RCMP says a 69-year-old Hope man has died after a two-vehicle crash on the Coquihalla Highway
UPDATE 8:45 A.M. FRIDAY: Hope RCMP spokesperson S/Sgt. Michael Sargent says its detachment is investigating a motor vehicle collision that claimed one life. According to a statement, Hope RCMP respond...
Nov 20, 2024
Elderly male dies after being hit by a car in Abbotsford Tuesday night, the city's 10th fatal accident this year
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker has confirmed that a 69-year-old man who was struck after trying to cross moving traffic on George Ferguson Way in Abbotsford Tu...
Nov 20, 2024
Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help ease affordability pressures. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says in a st...
Nov 20, 2024