Category Archives: Fraser Valley
[VIDEO] Semi lights on fire on Highway 1 near Popkum
POPKUM - Firefighters have tackled a scene on the side of Highway 1 after a semi-truck caught fire Saturday. Witnesses first reported the incident eastbound, near the Rosedale exit, at around 11:20 a....
Apr 25, 2026 Popkum Fire tackles a Wastech semi-trailer on fire on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Image Credit: William Snow, with permission)
Research supports restorative justice nonprofit in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - A research hub at the University of the Fraser Valley is putting learning to practical use - and changing lives for the better - after a multi-year collaboration with the Abbotsford Resto...
Apr 25, 2026 CHASI’s research and knowledge mobilization teams collaborate with local organizations doing work that supports the community. (Image Credit: UFV / Provided)
Vedder Mountain Road closed for rock scaling work Tuesday
CHILLIWACK - A section of Vedder Mountain Road will be intermittently closed this coming week as crews continue to recoup damages from the December 2025 rainfall.On Tuesday, April 28, from 7 a.m. to 5...
Apr 25, 2026 Crews will be working on a section of Vedder Mountain Road (highlighted in red) on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Image Credit: City of Chilliwack)
5 residents displaced after latest house fire in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Fire Department is issuing a safety reminder after crews tackled a house fire in a northeast neighbourhood early Saturday morning. At around 4:50 a.m., roughly 15 firefight...
Apr 25, 2026 A house has been deemed unlivable after the latest residential fire in Chilliwack on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. (Image Credit: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media)
Chiefs Look to Force Game 7
Chilliwack, B.C. - The Chilliwack Chiefs return home facing a must-win Game 6. After battling back from an early series deficit, the Chiefs now trail 3-2 in Round 2 following a hard-fought Game 5 in P...
Apr 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Darren Francis)
Man arrested after homicide at Abbotsford homeless camp Friday evening
ABBOTSFORD - Police are investigating a homicide that occurred during a fire at the Peardonville homeless encampment Friday evening (Apr. 24).At around 6:09 p.m., AbbyPD patrol officers responded to t...
Apr 24, 2026 Police investigating a homicide at the Peardonville homeless camp on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Image Credit: Abbotsford Police Department / Provided)
SD33 tackling school enrollment and capacity at upcoming board meeting
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack School Board is locking in on plans to address its growing student population over the next decade at an upcoming board meeting.With Chilliwack becoming the second-fastest-...
Apr 24, 2026 Trustee Richard Procee speaks with community members at an open house at G.W. Graham Secondary School on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Image Credit: SD33 / Provided)
34-year-old school arson suspect arrested: Abbotsford PD
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford have arrested a 34-year-old suspect in connection with an arson at a school in Abbotsford, and continue to investigate two other arsons that happened within the span ...
Apr 24, 2026 File photo, AbbyPD. (Image Credit: AbbyPD.)
City of Chilliwack takes over operations for Coliseum starting May
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is set to take over management and operations for the Chilliwack Coliseum one year after the City regained its ownership from the Chiefs Development Group (CDG). St...
Apr 24, 2026 City of Chilliwack is set to take over operations for the Coliseum on May 1, 2026. (Image Credit: City of Chilliwack)
No immediate threat to Hope after Hell's Gate area fire grows to 40 hectares, says District
HOPE - Officials say residents remain safe despite an out-of-control wildfire growing 15 times its size since Thursday afternoon. BC Wildfire Service continues to work with ground crews, helicopters a...
Apr 24, 2026 Ferrabee Fire (V10108) on the evening of April 23, 2026. (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)