Category Archives: Fraser Valley

B.C.'s seniors advocate blames long-term care waits on lack of home support
VICTORIA - British Columbia's seniors advocate says the increasing unmet demand for home support services is likely to blame for a ballooning wait-list to get a bed in long-term care, with the problem...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

Mission senior volunteers dig deep, donate thousands to help Mission Memorial Hospital
MISSION - The Mission Health Care Auxiliary comprised of dedicated senior volunteers has made a generous donation of $7,000 to purchase state-of-the-art equipment at Mission Memorial Hospital.Accordin...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

New eatery set to open soon at the Cottonwood mall in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The branding seems to be a play off Chilliwack's name, and it appears almost ready to open any day now in the Cottonwood Centre mall. Chilli Wok, a quick service restaurant serving fresh ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

UPDATE: Vehicle incident in Abbotsford Thursday morning has been cleared
**UPDATE at 7:41 a.m.: DriveBC says the vehicle incident on Highway 1 in Abbotsford has been cleared.** Original story below: ABBOTSFORD - The westbound commute through Abbotsford is another challengi...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

Free luncheon Thursday in downtown Chilliwack to feature Streams Foundation co-founder Zeeshan Khan
CHILLIWACK - Voices in Our Community, a public forum underwritten and supported by Chilliwack Community Services through its Local Immigration Partnership program, will host a free luncheon event with...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 13, 2024

Chilliwack firefighters contain townhouse fire in Promontory Wednesday morning with help from neighbours, bystanders
CHILLIWACK - Swift action by Chilliwack firefighters combined with vigilance from neighbours and timely updates from bystanders were instrumental in keeping a fire from spreading throughout a townhous...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 13, 2024

WorkBC in Chilliwack to host Dairy Queen hiring event next week
CHILLIWACK - It might be an ideal job for someone in high school or university, or people with flexible schedules, looking to earn some extra cash. WorkBC in Chilliwack will host a hiring event for th...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 13, 2024

Paramount housing project in downtown Chilliwack still accepting tenancy applications
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Community Services says its sparkling new 64-unit housing complex on Yale Road is still accepting and processing applications. Chilliwack Community Services (CCS) wrote on Face...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 13, 2024

Chilliwack Hospice Society invites the community to its 6th annual Fashionista Fashion Show
CHILLIWACK - Organizers of an upcoming fashion show in Chilliwack say the runway for the 6th annual Fashionista Fashion Show will be both "classy and a little bit sassy" in support of Chilliwack Hospi...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 13, 2024

Chilliwack school trustee denounces censures, says Board of Education did not follow protocol
CHILLIWACK - The ongoing battle between an outspoken school board member and the Chilliwack Board of Education just ascended to new heights. Chilliwack school board member Heather Maahs denounced the ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 13, 2024