Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Abbotsford highlighting need for more work to mitigate flood threat through the Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD - The fight against flooding in the Fraser Valley extends beyond national borders, with recent meetings highlighting the collaborative efforts between municipal leaders in both Canada and t...
Dave Barry Mar 15, 2024

Chilliwack bus driver removed from duties for allegedly making inappropriate comments to a minor
CHILLIWACK - B.C. Transit, a Crown corporation that coordinates the delivery of public transportation across B.C., says a Chilliwack bus driver has been removed from the job for making ill-advised com...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

Woman murdered at home near University of B.C. campus, two arrested, say police
VANCOUVER - Police say two people have been arrested after the murder of a woman at a home on the edge of the University of British Columbia campus. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says in ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

B.C. Mounties seize cache of stolen Lego, Jellycat toys, clothes worth $150,000
RICHMOND, B.C. - Mounties in Richmond, British Columbia, weren't playing around when they recovered a large haul of stolen Lego and plush toys that they say illuminates "dark corners of the retail the...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

Suspect in B.C. triple stabbing has history of 'sudden' violence: review board
COQUITLAM, B.C. - The man accused of stabbing three people at a festival in Vancouver's Chinatown had a history of "sudden" violence but a report says he showed no signs of deteriorating mental health...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

New security company opens in Chilliwack to serve residential, commercial customers
CHILLIWACK - A new security company with roots in Chilliwack and a service platform tailored to the Fraser Valley has opened its doors as a local provider of security solutions for residential and com...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

Chilliwack bylaw enforcement takes action against home north of downtown
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack has taken enforcement action against a home north of downtown Chilliwack where there are multiple appliances stored on its driveway and exterior premises. According...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

B.C. law to recover health costs from 'wrongdoers' behind harmful products: AG Sharma
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has introduced proposed legislation to recover health-related costs from alleged "wrongdoers," including social-media giants. Attorney General Niki Sharma in...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2024

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