Category Archives: Fraser Valley
B.C. moves to prevent offender name changes after child killer legally gets new name
VICTORIA - Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer be permitted to legally change their names under legislation introduced today. Health Minister Adria...
May 13, 2024
B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates
VICTORIA - The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more climate-friendly options with a focus on low- and m...
May 13, 2024
Update: Chilliwack RCMP says the missing 29-year-old man has been safely located
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP say the 29-year-old man who was reported missing on Monday, May 13 has been safely located. "The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance," Chilliwack Cpl. Ca...
May 13, 2024
Two more Starbucks locations set to open this week in and around Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The wait is over for coffee drinkers who crave a vanilla sweet cream cold brew, iced brown sugar oat shaken espresso, or other specialty drinks at two Chilliwack-area Starbucks locations....
May 13, 2024
RCMP locates burned vehicle that was stolen from Chilliwack
LOST CREEK FSR - Police in Mission say they're investigating the discovery of three burned vehicles on Lost Creek Forest Service Road north of Mission, two of which were later determined to be stolen....
May 13, 2024
Mission Fire adds vital FireSmart coordinator to provide free home, property fire safety assessments
MISSION - When wildfires rage throughout British Columbia as they have for multiple, consecutive fire seasons, the role of a FireSmart coordinator becomes even more integral.FireSmart principles have ...
May 13, 2024
Ruth and Naomi's raises over $100K from Night of Hope gala for addiction recovery services in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Ruth and Naomi's established an ambitious six-figure fundraising goal for its annual Night of Hope celebration this year so that it could enhance its addiction recovery services portfolio...
May 13, 2024
Former Chilliwack councillor, school trustee accepts executive position in Agassiz
CHILLIWACK - Diane Janzen has worn many hats during her remarkable time in Chilliwack, including roles as an elected official on both the Chilliwack Board of Education and Chilliwack City Council as w...
May 13, 2024
Fire officials worry wind could push wildfire into B.C. town today
FORT NELSON, B.C. - A fire behaviour specialist with the B.C. Wildfire Service says an intense wildfire could hit Fort Nelson this morning, based on forecasts that have been calling for strong winds t...
May 13, 2024
Motorcycle Skills Challenge coming to Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department, in collaboration with ICBC, is set to host a Motorcycle Skills Challenge, with a goal of enhancing riders' safety awareness and skills on the road.Schedu...
May 12, 2024