Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Garrison burger restaurant closes
CHILLIWACK - A restaurant in Chilliwack has made the difficult decision to close its doors. In an Instagram post, BRGR BRGR, a trendy eatery offering burgers, beers and shakes at 45655 Tamihi Way near...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 22, 2024

First responders dispatched for quad rollover on Vedder Mountain FSR Saturday
CHILLIWACK - BC EHS, Chilliwack Search and Rescue, and Cultus Lake Fire have been dispatched Saturday just before 5 p.m. for an apparent quad rollover and entrapment on, or near, Vedder Mountain Fores...
Dave Barry Jun 22, 2024

Update at 6:50 p.m. Saturday: Out of control fire near Harrison Hot Springs is now under control
UPDATED STORY: As of 6:50 p.m. Saturday, BC Wildfire Service now says the fire southwest of Harrison Hot Springs is under control. Original story below: HARRISON HOT SPRINGS - BC Wildfire Service says...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 22, 2024

Canada Day festivities in Hope to be scaled back a bit due to reduced federal funding; no fireworks planned
HOPE - The manager of recreation services for the Fraser Valley Regional District says Canada Day festivities will be scaled back a bit in the District of Hope due to a much smaller funding allocation...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 22, 2024

FVRD encounters HR challenges as applicants flake out during the recruitment process
CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley Regional District says it continues to experience challenges around recruitment due to a lack of experienced candidates or people flaking out during the application proc...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 22, 2024

Chilliwack RCMP investigating fire at abandoned house on Williams Street late Friday night
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP are investigating a fire that happened late Friday night (June 21) at an abandoned home at 9543 Williams Street, next to Central Pentecostal Church, in Chilliwack. Accordi...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 22, 2024

Pedestrian killed, occupants injured in Cariboo school bus crash Friday
LAC LA HACHE, B.C. - RCMP say a pedestrian was killed at the scene of a school bus that crashed in the Cariboo Friday (June 21).Police and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) personnel responded to H...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 21, 2024

Update: 1 person deceased after being struck in Lac La Hache
UPDATE AT 6:30 P.M. FRIDAY: A spokesperson for 100 Mile House RCMP (B.C.) says one person has died after being struck Friday. It should be noted no children were deceased as a result of a collision in...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 21, 2024

G.W. Graham varsity football coach Ryk Piché steps down to pursue a new coaching opportunity
CHILLIWACK - G.W. Graham varsity head football coach Ryk Pich has stepped down from his position with the school to join the Valley Huskers program next week. "Super excited for this new opportunity. ...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 21, 2024

B.C. launches class-action lawsuit against makers of 'forever chemicals'
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it has filed a class-action lawsuit against manufacturers of so-called "forever chemicals" involved in what it calls widespread contamination of drinkin...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 21, 2024