Category Archives: Fraser Valley

G.W. Graham varsity boys rugby team overpowers R.E. Mountain of Langley
LANGLEY - In a demonstration of sheer dominance and skill, the G.W. Graham varsity boys rugby squad overpowered R.E. Mountain Secondary in a 67-0 road victory Thursday (Apr. 11). The match, held at R....
Mike VandenBosch Apr 12, 2024

Rescuers begin attempt to save stranded orphaned B.C. killer whale
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A rescue attempt is underway for a killer whale calf whose mother died after the pair became stranded in a remote tidal lagoon off the coast of Vancouver Island.Whale experts, veterin...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 12, 2024

Chilliwack's reimagined tulip festival opens in Greendale
CHILLIWACK - Touting itself as Canada's first "carbon-negative" flower festival in Canada, Chilliwack's very own tulip festival opens its fields to the public on Friday, April 12 and continues through...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2024

Vehicle crash on Hwy. 1 blocks eastbound traffic Thursday afternoon in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The commute in the Fraser Valley is another challenging one Thursday evening. Drive BC wrote at 5:43 p.m. Thursday (Apr. 11) that an eastbound vehicle incident between No. 3 Road and the ...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2024

Former Chilliwack trustee Barry Neufeld loses defamation lawsuit, ordered to pay $45K in damages to current SD33 trustee
CHILLIWACK - Former Chilliwack School District trustee Barry Neufeld has been ordered to pay current Chilliwack school board member Dr. Carin Bondar $45,000 after losing a defamation lawsuit. The case...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2024

IIO investigating AbbyPD after man apparently dies of self-inflicted injuries
ABBOTSFORD - The civilian watchdog agency that investigates officer-related incidents connected to police incidents says it is examining the circumstances surrounding a man's apparent suicide in Decem...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2024

B.C. tables anti-racism legislation, promises to hold public bodies accountable
VICTORIA - British Columbia has introduced legislation its attorney general says is designed to hold public bodies accountable for addressing systemic racism in policy and programs. Niki Sharma says t...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2024

Abbotsford PD gang unit officers to begin regular visits to businesses to reinforce public safety
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department says its Gang Crime Unit (GCU) will begin attending local businesses and establishments in Abbotsford to reinforce public safety and help prevent any pote...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2024

UPDATE: Chilliwack Fire Dept. says no injuries in trailer fire deemed accidental
CHILLIWACK - Multiple Chilliwack Fire Department engines responded to a trailer fire on Cartmell Road west of Young Road Thursday morning just before noon. According to scanner traffic and images shar...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2024

B.C. moves to accelerate process for thousands needing a family doctor
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is bringing in new digital tools to help hundreds of thousands of residents who need a family doctor find one faster and easier. While nearly 410,000 people ...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2024