Category Archives: Fraser Valley

North Vancouver RCMP say 3 underage boys may have been involved in 2 suspicious fires
NORTH VANCOUVER - Mounties in North Vancouver say witnesses report seeing three male youth between the ages of 10 and 12 loitering around the time of two suspicious fires Tuesday afternoon (Mar. 26).A...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 27, 2024

Patient airlifted to hospital after assault at Agassiz prison Tuesday night
AGASSIZ - One person was airlifted to hospital following an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal prison, in Agassiz Tuesday night. B.C. Emergency Health Services spokesperson Bowen ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 27, 2024

Othello Tunnels in Hope to partially reopen this summer
HOPE - A sought after destination east of Hope best known for its tunnels, stunning river views in the canyons below, and picturesque trails will partially reopen this summer. The B.C. government anno...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 27, 2024

B.C. govt. buys 36 hectares of undeveloped private property in Semá:th territory in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - The B.C. government announced Wednesday (Mar. 27) that it has purchased 36 hectares of undeveloped private property in Sumas First Nation, a transaction that signifies ongoing reconciliat...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 27, 2024

FVRD to draft public notice policy
CHILLIWACK - Fraser Valley Regional District staff will be drafting a public notice policy for its consideration around how it advertises public notices. According to a staff report from Jaime Van Nes...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 27, 2024

City of Chilliwack looking for companies to build $4 million pickleball facility
CHILLIWACK - Amid increasing participation in the sport, the City of Chilliwack has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified companies to build a 10-court pickleball facility estima...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 27, 2024

2023 Around the Lake race funds scholarships for SD33 students, Chilliwack Search and Rescue
CHILLIWACK - The committee behind an annual trail race that traverses Cultus Lake says proceeds from the 2023 event will provide two scholarships to SD33 students and fund various other initiatives in...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 27, 2024

Cultus Lake Park Board inks 5-year deal with company to patrol Cultus Lake, Sunnyside Campground
CULTUS LAKE - The Cultus Lake Park Board has approved a five-year service agreement with a security company to patrol residential and public areas within Cultus Lake and the park board-operated Sunnys...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 26, 2024

Trans Mountain pipeline crews encounter obstruction between Chilliwack and Hope
CHILLIWACK - Following years of construction challenges and other issues, completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is in sight.The massive endeavour that has cost at least 34-billio...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 26, 2024

Earth Month activities abound throughout Chilliwack in April, including cleanups, garage sales and climate event
CHILLIWACK - In recognition of April being Earth Month, the City of Chilliwack says there are multiple activities happening around Chilliwack that will give families and residents the opportunity to p...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 26, 2024