Category Archives: Fraser Valley

G.W. Graham football players shine at Richmond camp as Coach Piché takes on a leadership role
RICHMOND - It might be spring for the G.W. Graham football program, but that time away from the gridiron is inevitably spent getting better through football camps and other off-season activities. Like...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 18, 2024

Chilliwack Fire Department names new fire chief
CHILLIWACK - After 25-plus years with the department, Andrew Brown has been named the new fire chief of the Chilliwack Fire Department. According to a social media post from the department, Fire Chief...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 18, 2024

Tickets on sale for Chilliwack Community Services' signature fundraiser next month
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Community Services will present its signature fundraising event, "A Black Tie Boho Affair," on Saturday, April 27, proudly underwritten by Neels Heating and Cooling.CCS says th...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 18, 2024

Retired B.C. Hydro employee of 26 years to run for newly redrawn riding that now includes Hope, Agassiz and Harrison
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Conservatives announced Friday (Mar. 15) that Tony Luck, whose professional experience spans finance, public service and a 26-year career with B.C. Hydro, has been selected as its...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 18, 2024

Chilliwack council to consider drone light show on Canada Day instead of traditional fireworks show
CHILLIWACK - Given the uncertainty of provincial fire bans over the summer and its corresponding impact on traditional fireworks shows, Chilliwack council is set to consider a proposal at its meeting ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 18, 2024

City of Chilliwack agrees to participate in provincial program allowing e-scooters on public roads
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack says it has agreed to participate in a provincial pilot program that will allow residents to operate electric scooters. According to a document from city staff acco...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 18, 2024

Langley RCMP respond to fatal marine incident
LANGLEY - Langley RCMP are investigating an incident late Saturday (Mar. 16) afternoon that claimed the life of a 65-year-old man on the Fraser River.Police were called to the Fraser River near the 21...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 18, 2024

Bad guy makes wrong turn and gets trapped on embankment in Mission
MISSION - A trio of break and enter suspects outwitted themselves recently while trying to evade authorities. In fact, if not for the help of firefighters, one of them could still be stuck on a danger...
Dave Barry Mar 17, 2024

Charge laid in Abbotsford domestic homicide
ABBOTSFORD - 41-year-old Balwinder Kaur has been identified as the victim in Friday night's (Mar. 15) homicide in Abbotsford. When Abbotsford police arrived on the scene of a residence on Wagner Drive...
Dave Barry Mar 17, 2024

CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of March 17, 2024
CHILLIWACK - Crime Stoppers "MOST WANTED" is a weekly service based on information provided by police investigators who need public assistance in making our communities safer by identifying individual...
Dave Barry Mar 17, 2024