Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Water expected to begin passing over the Chilcotin River landslide soon
VICTORIA - New modelling suggests water will start to move over overtop the landslide along the Chilcotin River Sunday (Aug. 4) or early on Monday.In a news release Sunday afternoon, provincial author...
Dave Barry Aug 04, 2024

Fraser Health warning Chilliwack and Abbotsford residents of threats from heat
CHILLIWACK - Fraser Valley residents are bracing for a hot end to the holiday weekend. While temperatures are forecast to reach the high 20s Celsius, the rising humidity could make it feel as warm as ...
Dave Barry Aug 04, 2024

Wildfire Service orders evacuation for properties in B.C.'s Princeton area
VICTORIA - Authorities issued an evacuation order Saturday night for 16 properties in a rural area south of Princeton, B.C., because of the out-of-control Calcite Creek wildfire. The properties are lo...
Dave Barry Aug 04, 2024

CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of August 4, 2024
CHILLIWACK - Crime Stoppers "MOST WANTED" is a weekly service based on information provided by police investigators who need public assistance in making our communities safer by identifying individual...
Dave Barry Aug 04, 2024

Chilliwack M.P. Strahl calling on groups to seek federal grant to develop senior supports
CHILLIWACK - A local M.P. is calling on organizations to access a government program for funding to develop supports for seniors. Mark Strahl, the Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Hope, is urging l...
Dave Barry Aug 04, 2024

Updated modelling provides encouraging risk assessment for Chilcotin River landslide
VICTORIA - The B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship says new modelling of the landslide across the Chilcotin River has provided an improved understanding of the worst-case scenario ri...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

Chilliwack Fire Department asking residents to follow fire safety tips during B.C. Day weekend
CHILLIWACK - As the B.C. Day long weekend kicks off, the Chilliwack Fire Department is urging residents to take extra precautions to prevent fires amidst a forecast of hot weather. Environment Canada ...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

Abbotsford Agrifair underway
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Agrifair has taken over the Abbotsford Exhibition Park for its annual weekend celebration, aimed at bridging the gap between urban and rural communities. The event promotes...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

B.C. makes flood plans for possible 'worst case' if landslide bursts from river
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - B.C.'s Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma says the best-case scenario for a landslide blocking the Chilcotin River is a gentle clearing that doesn't take debris down the riv...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

Doctor shortage to impact Mission Memorial Hospital Friday night into Saturday
MISSION - Fraser Health says it will implement a temporary service interruption in the emergency department at Mission Memorial Hospital from Friday night (August 2) until Saturday morning due to what...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 02, 2024