Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Tydel Foods, doing tremendous good in the community, to open 2nd location in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Tydel Foods, a small business that extends a helping hand to vulnerable residents of Chilliwack with free and discounted food products, announced Thursday morning (Feb. 22) that it will o...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 22, 2024

Chilliwack council OK's development permit for new restaurant in downtown Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack council has approved the issuance of a development permit that would see the construction of a restaurant next to Red Chillies Sports Bar in the 45900 block of Wellington Avenu...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 22, 2024

UPDATE: One person has died after load from construction crane falls, hitting floors of unfinished Vancouver building
**UPDATE: The B.C. government has confirmed that one person has died as a result of this construction incident.** Original story below: VANCOUVER - A load being lifted by a crane high above a Vancouve...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2024

No cuts to people or services, but B.C. budget deficit to rise, finance minister says
VICTORIA - British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the budget she tables on Thursday will protect services and won't raise taxes for ordinary residents, but she also forecasts an increas...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2024

RCMP Indigenous Policing to host Chilliwack rugby camp for Indigenous youth in March
CHILLIWACK - Rugby Canada is partnering with RCMP Indigenous Policing Services to conduct an Indigenous Rugby Camp next month in Chilliwack. The initiative is meant to showcase talent and promote lead...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2024

Former 4-term Chilliwack councillor selected as B.C. United candidate in Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding
CHILLIWACK - Former four-term Chilliwack Councillor Sue Attrill Knott has been acclaimed as the B.C. United candidate for the newly named Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding in this fall's provincial electi...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2024

Federal government reaches $59M settlement with Abbotsford-area First Nation over land seizure
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The federal government has reached a $59-million settlement with a First Nation in British Columbia for compensation over allowing a right-of-way to be built through its reserve mor...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2024

Mission RCMP locate loaded 3D gun inside chip bag during risky late-night traffic stop
MISSION - Mounties in Mission are contemplating whether to file charges against the occupants of a vehicle after a loaded 3D-printed gun, machete and bear spray were located during a risky late-night ...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2024

Chilliwack firefighters quickly knock down house fire in Fairfield Island Tuesday night
CHILLIWACK - Quick work by the Chilliwack Fire Department was instrumental in limiting the spread of a house fire on Hymar Drive Tuesday night in Chilliwack. According to a news release from Assistant...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2024

Chilliwack sisters will be counted on as UFV hosts Canada West basketball championships
ABBOTSFORD - Twelve of the top women's basketball teams from across Canada will converge on the UFV Athletic Centre in Abbotsford this week for the Canada West women's basketball championships, making...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2024