Category Archives: Fraser Valley

More snow expected on mountain passes east of Chilliwack tonight
CHILLIWACK - The grip of winter is refusing to loosen its clutch on mountain passes in the B.C. Interior as the unofficial start of summer arrives. Environment Canada has extended a Special Weather St...
Dave Barry May 17, 2024

B.C. Search and Rescue: Remember safety through busy May long weekend
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Search and Rescue Association is urging outdoor enthusiasts to "adopt a safety mindset" before embarking on adventures ahead of the May long weekend. The association says its crew...
Dave Barry May 17, 2024

Wildfires near Chilliwack lead to words of caution as the long weekend arrives
CHILLIWACK - As the May long weekend arrives and the urge to enjoy the recreational opportunities of British Columbia's backcountry grows, the threat of wildfires is generating concern. B.C. has alrea...
Dave Barry May 17, 2024

Thousands in Abbotsford spend most of Thursday without power
ABBOTSFORD - Over 2,300 customers in east Abbotsford have been without power in east for most of the day Thursday, likely due to strong winds throughout the Fraser Valley that in this case knocked ove...
May 16, 2024

Update: Human-caused wildfire located northeast of Chilliwack is under control
**Update at 7:35 p.m.: The fire northeast of Chilliwack is now under control, according to the BC Wildfire Service. ** Original story below: CHILLIWACK - A small fire designated as being out of contro...
Mike VandenBosch May 16, 2024

3-car pileup slows eastbound Hwy. 1 through Abbotsford for 5+ kms
ABBOTSFORD - Social media users are reporting that a 3-car pileup on eastbound Highway 1 in Abbotsford just after Mount Lehman Road (exit 83) is causing huge congestion Thursday afternoon (May 16) aro...
Mike VandenBosch May 16, 2024

Male on electric scooter cuts off vehicle, slashes tire in 'e-scooter' rage
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say they're investigating an incident where a male riding an electric scooter cut off a vehicle and subsequently slashed a vehicle tire in a moment of unbridled rage....
Dave Barry May 16, 2024

First responders dispatched for serious truck vs. motorbike accident on Chilliwack forest service road
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack River Valley Fire Department, Chilliwack RCMP and B.C. Ambulance Service were dispatched Thursday afternoon (May 16) for a serious vehicle incident involving a truck versus a m...
Mike VandenBosch May 16, 2024

Two children reportedly hurt in motor vehicle crash near busy intersection in Promontory Thursday afternoon
CHILLIWACK - Two children have been reportedly injured in a motor vehicle incident involving a two-vehicle rear ender. According to scanner traffic Thursday, Chilliwack Fire and B.C. Ambulance Service...
Mike VandenBosch May 16, 2024

Chilliwack historical society to hold small engine show and antique sale this weekend
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack-based Atchelitz Threshermen's Association will hold an antique sale and small engine show this Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19 with plenty in store for history buffs. The AT...
Mike VandenBosch May 16, 2024