Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Airspace closed around Chilcotin River landslide
WILLIAMS LAKE - Authorities implemented a no-fly zone around the Chilcotin River landslide Friday (Aug. 2). A social media post from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), says a NOTAM has been put in place ...
Dave Barry Aug 02, 2024

Upper Fraser Valley RCMP urge preparedness ahead of B.C. Day long weekend
CHILLIWACK - Following three emergency rescues in a three-hour span last week, the RCMP Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment is urging all back-country hikers to ensure they are adequately prepared...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 02, 2024

Concern growing in Fraser Valley over potential impact of Chilcotin River landslide
CHILLIWACK - Two of the largest cities in the Fraser Valley are warning residents of the potential damage that could be caused by the release of water trapped by a landslide along the Chilcotin River ...
Dave Barry Aug 02, 2024

Chilliwack Chiefs announce return of veteran Sorace
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Chiefs have announced that 2004-born defenceman Lucas Sorace will return to the Chiefs for his final BCHL season. Sorace, who is committed to Division One Quinnipiac for th...
Dave Barry Aug 02, 2024

Unattended smoker prompts 9-1-1 call, rapid response from Hope firefighters
HOPE - The Hope Fire Department says an unattended smoker at a residence led to a 9-1-1 call about smoke seen from the rear of a home last week and a quick response from local firefighters. According ...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 02, 2024

One dead, another injured in Langley shooting
LANGLEY - One man was killed and another was injured in an overnight shooting in Langley Friday (Aug. 2). Langley RCMP say they received a report of gunshots in the 7000 block of 202 Street just after...
Dave Barry Aug 02, 2024

Abbotsford area real estate becoming a buyers market
SURREY - The Fraser Valley real estate market, which includes Abbotsford, Mission and Langley, is slowly shifting in favor of buyers as seasonally adjusted sales drop and inventory levels continue to ...
Dave Barry Aug 02, 2024

AbbyPD says 2 gang members have been released on bail as they face murder-related charges
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department is alerting the community about the release of two individuals who are not only connected to the ongoing B.C. gang conflict, but are both facing charges o...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 01, 2024

Valley Huskers face an even bigger challenge this weekend as they host the unbeaten Okanagan Sun
CHILLIWACK - After his team clicked on all cylinders but had a few too many penalties and miscues in their season-opening win over Kamloops last weekend, Valley Huskers coach Bob Reist talked about li...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 01, 2024

Eight people charged after drug-trafficking investigation in Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland
SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland say a yearslong drug-trafficking investigation has led to charges against eight people, as well as the seizure of illicit drugs, drug-making ...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 01, 2024