Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Abbotsford modernizes Good Neighbour bylaw, includes stricter rules around vacant properties, garbage on private property
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford says it has modernized its Good Neighbour bylaw following the consolidation of two 20-year-old bylaws meant to promote community well-being and comprehensive proble...
Oct 30, 2024
Controlled burns light up the American skies south of Chilliwack, Columbia Valley
CHILLIWACK - Controlled burns in the mountains south of Chilliwack and Columbia Valley on the American side of the border have captured the attention of at least a few onlookers this week. Taryn Dixon...
Oct 30, 2024
Thieves cause over $100,000 in damage to Telus communication lines in Abbotsford area: AbbyPD
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department says criminal acts targeting Telus communication lines throughout the Abbotsford area have caused over $100,000 worth of damage to Telus infrastructure. A...
Oct 29, 2024
VPD re-arrests violent offender who stabbed stranger at downtown Tim Hortons
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say a violent offender who stabbed a stranger in a downtown Vancouver Tim Hortons in 2022 has been re-arrested by authorities after breaching the conditions of his statuto...
Oct 29, 2024
G.W. Graham JV QB tosses 4 TDs in 35-14 win over Sardis JV
CHILLIWACK - The G.W. Graham junior varsity Grizzlies didn't have to look far for an outstanding performance against crosstown rival Sardis last week. JV quarterback Ben Fleenor delivered the goods an...
Oct 29, 2024
Police secure missing woman's van, investigate tips of possible sightings
HARRISON - A Langley RCMP spokesperson says police have secured the van of a missing 82-year-old woman as search and rescue crews continue to canvass the area around where her vehicle was located. Acc...
Oct 29, 2024
Chilliwack firefighters tackle suspicious fire at business behind Best Buy
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack firefighters were paged Tuesday morning (Oct. 29) for a suspicious fire at the entrance to a business directly behind Best Buy on Luckakuck Way. The call came in at around 10:1...
Oct 29, 2024
UFV women's soccer signs 4 new recruits, including Chilliwack player
ABBOTSFORD - The UFV Cascades women's soccer program announced the signing of four new recruits, including Chilliwack standout Mckenna Toop, this past Friday (Oct. 25). The UFV Cascades say Toop, Kyla...
Oct 29, 2024
Vehicle veers off highway overpass, prompting police and fire response
CHILLIWACK - A passenger sedan veered off the Yale Road overpass in Chilliwack Tuesday morning (Oct. 29), prompting a response from Chilliwack RCMP and Chilliwack firefighters. Chilliwack firefighters...
Oct 29, 2024
Sea lion with netting embedded in his neck, sealing mouth shut, rescued in B.C.
VANCOUVER - A sea lion has been freed off the coast of Vancouver Island after getting so entangled in netting that rescuers say it's possible he hadn't eaten in weeks or months. Vancouver Aquarium's M...
Oct 29, 2024