Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Chilliwack had the 3rd highest crime rate in Canada in 2023: Statistics Canada
CHILLIWACK - New data released by Statistics Canada Thursday (July 25) indicates Chilliwack had the third-highest crime rate of any census metropolitan area in Canada last year. According to data from...
Jul 25, 2024
Star Nation Canoe Club to hold fundraiser Friday at Hofstede's as they represent Canada at world championships
CHILLIWACK - Star Nation Canoe Club, a Chilliwack-area club that began in 2018 with five people who wanted to create a safe space for women to train, compete and grow together in the traditional sport...
Jul 25, 2024
IHIT identifies 58-year-old female homicide victim from Maple Ridge to further their investigation
MAPLE RIDGE - The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has identified the Maple Ridge woman who died last weekend as 58-year-old Christine Rogers, in order to advance their investigation. Rid...
Jul 25, 2024
B.C. lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after 'devastating' winter losses
PENTICTON - The B.C. government says wineries can import grapes and juice to make their 2024 vintages after "devastating" losses this winter. The province says allowing winemakers to import grapes fro...
Jul 25, 2024
90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing
VANCOUVER - Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government's plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties. The province says nearly...
Jul 25, 2024
TransLink warns of huge public transport cuts unless '$600m funding gap' is addressed
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - Metro Vancouver's transportation provider TransLink is warning of massive service cuts unless a $600-million funding gap is addressed. It says overall transit reductions of up ...
Jul 25, 2024
B.C. regulator suspends Chilliwack funeral business for misappropriation of customer funds
CHILLIWACK - A public regulator in British Columbia says a Chilliwack funeral services provider is under investigation for misappropriation of consumer funds, leading to the suspension of its license....
Jul 25, 2024
Poverty more prevalent among those who died during B.C.'s heat dome: study
VANCOUVER - A study of British Columbia's deadly heat dome in 2021 says the risk factor most strongly associated with dying during those sweltering days was whether that person was receiving income as...
Jul 25, 2024
Valley Huskers up for the challenge as they defend home turf Saturday in season opener against Kamloops
CHILLIWACK - The Valley Huskers know they have a tough, physical opponent awaiting them this weekend as they defend home turf against Kamloops in their Canadian Junior Football League season opener at...
Jul 25, 2024
Agassiz Fire Dept. contains fire at Agassiz school Wednesday
AGASSIZ - Fraser-Cascade School District says a fire occurred Wednesday afternoon (July 24) at Agassiz Elementary-Secondary School as a result of roofing renovations. According to a brief statement on...
Jul 25, 2024