Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Former Chilliwack trustee files court appeal after losing defamation lawsuit to current SD33 trustee
CHILLIWACK - Former Chilliwack School District trustee Barry Neufeld has filed an appeal after losing a defamation lawsuit brought by current SD33 trustee Dr. Carin Bondar. According to legal paperwor...
Dave Barry Aug 08, 2024

City councillor questions approval process for 10 new murals in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - When Chilliwack Councillor Bud Mercer learned during Tuesday's meeting that council was being asked to approve a flood of new murals that were finished or nearing completion, his exaspera...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 08, 2024

Update: Mother, son identified in fatal collision Tuesday west of Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The BC Highway Patrol has confirmed that a mother and child died in Tuesday's multi-vehicle collision on Highway 1 west of Chilliwack. According to a statement from police, BC Highway Pat...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 07, 2024

After 16-year useful life, City of Chilliwack poised to replace artificial turf at Exhibition Field
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack City Council has approved a plan that will replace the synthetic turf at Exhibition Field and facilitate space for a new pickleball facility next to it at a cost of a little ov...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 07, 2024

Fraser Health to provide harm reduction supplies free through an Amazon-like online portal - and free delivery
CHILLIWACK - Fraser Health Authority (FHA) announced Wednesday (August 7) it will provide free harm reduction products through an online shopping portal, similar to Amazon, to people living in the hea...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 07, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill coming to Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - An international food chain specializing in Mexican cuisine with over 3,500 restaurants spanning six countries is coming to Chilliwack. A spokesperson for California-based Chipotle Mexica...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 07, 2024

Fraser River's landslide waters to reach Hope, B.C., and Lower Mainland today
VANCOUVER - High waters that flowed over top of a massive landslide in British Columbia's Chilcotin River are churning in the Fraser River towards British Columbia's Lower Mainland today. Emergency Ma...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 07, 2024

Crane collapses in Vancouver as fire crews battle multiple blazes
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services say a crane has collapsed on a construction site as crews battle multiple blazes that broke out Tuesday in the city's west side. Firefighters are working...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 06, 2024

Update: Mother, child deceased after crash involving 6 vehicles Tuesday west of Chilliwack
**Update at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday: BC Highway Patrol has confirmed that a mother and child died in Tuesday's multi-vehicle crash that involved six vehicles. Police believe there may have been an obstruc...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 06, 2024

IHIT identifies homicide victim in Langley to advance its investigation
LANGLEY - Homicide investigators have released the identity of a 41-year-old man who was fatally shot last week in order to further its investigation. According to a statement from IHIT spokesperson C...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 06, 2024