Category Archives: Fraser Valley

B.C. human rights commissioner seeks clarity on case involving former Chilliwack trustee
CHILLIWACK - B.C.'s human rights commissioner says she is seeking clarity around a human rights tribunal case involving former Chilliwack trustee Barry Neufeld. According to a news release dated Thurs...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 04, 2024

B.C. RCMP seeks identity of man who allegedly filmed a woman inside a bathroom stall
SURREY - Mounties in Surrey say they're asking for the public's help in identifying a man who is accused of filming a woman inside a bathroom stall at an educational facility on 102 Avenue in Surrey e...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 04, 2024

Chilliwack Community Band seeks new conductor to lead its volunteer musicians
CHILLIWACK - A local non-profit society that has been sharing its love of music with the residents of Chilliwack for over 35 years is searching for a new conductor. According to Chilliwack resident an...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 04, 2024

Premier Eby joins B.C. mayors in fight to secure federal funding after 2021 floods
ABBOTSFORD - Premier David Eby has authored a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that urges the Liberal government to begin 'immediate engagement' regarding the recent denial of Disaster Mitigati...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 04, 2024

More murals coming to Chilliwack, though one city councillor isn't thrilled with one heading to Main Street
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Councillor Chris Kloot wasn't exactly thrilled at the newest mural set to adorn an empty wall on Main Street, one of three murals council and Mayor Ken Popove pondered this wee...
Dave Barry Jul 04, 2024

New traffic light, safety improvements coming to Luckakuck Way in front of Chilliwack Superstore
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack City Council awarded a nearly $1.3 million contract at its meeting Tuesday (July 2) to Breakwater Contracting Ltd. to build a traffic signal on Luckakuck Way and implement safe...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 04, 2024

Conservative Party of B.C. raises record amount
CHILLIWACK - The Conservative Party of B.C. is reporting its best fundraising quarter in it's history.The right-of-centre party led by John Rustad said it raised $1.1 million in donations in the secon...
Jul 04, 2024

PGA pro Nick Taylor stops by Chilliwack Wednesday to raise funds for kids in sports
CHILLIWACK - PGA pro and Abbotsford native Nick Taylor hasn't forgotten the Fraser Valley or the vast network of local connections he's built. Taylor, who rose to immediate fame with a dramatic win at...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 03, 2024

Harrison Sunflower Festival on hiatus this year
AGASSIZ - British Columbia's first sunflower festival is taking a break this year, but promises to be back for future agritourism events. According to a news release Wednesday (July 3), the Harrison S...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 03, 2024

Unattended candle leads to fire at Chilliwack home Tuesday night
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Fire Department says an unattended candle resulted in a living room fire at a home in the 9400 block of Woodbine Street, east of downtown Chilliwack, Tuesday night. Accordi...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 03, 2024