Category Archives: Fraser Valley
B.C. safety agency moves to cut risks for construction cranes after fatal accidents
RICHMOND, B.C. - British Columbia's worker safety agency is moving to address "gaps" in construction crane safety after recent accidents, including fatalities. WorkSafeBC says in a statement that it d...
Jun 18, 2024
Health and business partners work together to recruit health care professionals to Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - There's a lot of work that happens behind the scenes to bring health care professionals to Chilliwack. It takes eager, enthusiastic people, like Chilliwack GP Dr. Allison Salter, or Elly ...
Jun 18, 2024
Generous donation funds new NICU ventilator at Abbotsford Regional Hospital
ABBOTSFORD - A gift from an area foundation has enabled Abbotsford Regional Hospital to acquire a new ventilator for its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). According to a news release from the Frase...
Jun 18, 2024
Fines for illegal hunting and fishing more than double in B.C.
CHILLIWACK - Fines for illegal hunting and fishing in British Columbia are more than doubling as the province cracks down on offences against wildlife. The Ministry of Forests says the new scale of fi...
Jun 17, 2024
Regional aquatic centre officially breaks ground in Agassiz
AGASSIZ - Without further delay, dignitaries have broken ground on the forthcoming regional aquatic centre in Agassiz. According to an X (Twitter) post from Agassiz-area MP Brad Vis, a groundbreaking ...
Jun 17, 2024
Chilliwack councillor salaries nearing $50K/yr.; Mayor's salary increases likewise in 2023
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack city councillors earned nearly $50,000 in 2023, excluding expenses, and Mayor Ken Popove's salary exceeded $130,000, according to the latest city data. According to the Schedul...
Jun 17, 2024
Park Board commissioner pay increases, but remains lowest of Chilliwack-area elected officials
CHILLIWACK - Salary information released by the Cultus Lake Park reveals that commissioners received a bit more pay in 2023 compared to the previous year, and are the most modestly paid of all Chilliw...
Jun 17, 2024
Petition launched to clean up Chilliwack River Valley, remove area elected official
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack River Valley resident Derrick Kramer has launched an online petition that calls for better environmental standards in the Chilliwack River Valley as well as the removal of an e...
Jun 17, 2024
Seasonal bus service to Cultus Lake returns to Chilliwack in less than 2 weeks
CHILLIWACK - Seasonal bus service transporting residents between Vedder Crossing (Keith Wilson and Vedder) and Cultus Lake is returning to Chilliwack in less than two weeks.According to a news release...
Jun 17, 2024
Fraser Valley churches in Chilliwack court this week to argue Dr. Bonnie Henry granted preferential treatment
CHILLIWACK - The Calgary-based Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom says Fraser Valley churches will be in court this week and next week to argue that B.C.'s top doctor engaged in preferential tr...
Jun 17, 2024