Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Questions loom for proposed Surrey bio-fuel plant
SURREY - A Conservative M.P. says a proposed biofuel plant in South Surrey on First Nations land is no longer receiving federal financial support from Natural Resources Canada. Kerry-Lynn Findlay, M.P...
Dave Barry Mar 03, 2024

Dazzling lights illuminate First Avenue for month-long celebration in Mission
MISSION - First Avenue in downtown Mission is set to shine thanks to a month-long self-directed outdoor light display. The lights, initially unveiled during last year's Shine Bright Mission event, wil...
Dave Barry Mar 02, 2024

Naked man plays piano at seniors facility in Mission, assaults police officer while being subdued
MISSION - A 54-year-old man was arrested by Mission RCMP last week after he allegedly entered a seniors facility, disrobed, played piano and then assaulted an officer when police tried to subdue him. ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 02, 2024

Injured white raven found in Qualicum; third rare bird to be treated locally in three years
ERRINGTON, B.C. - For the third time in as many years, a rare white raven has come under the care of a Vancouver Island wildlife refuge centre. The unnamed leucitic raven was brought to the North Isla...
Dave Barry Mar 02, 2024

AbbyPD Chief Watson promotes collaboration and safety to business community
ABBOTSFORD - The new Chief of the Abbotsford Police Department made his first address to the Abbotsford business community this week. Chief Police Constable, Colin Watson was the speaker at the Abbots...
Dave Barry Mar 02, 2024

Late goal gives Chilliwack win over Cowichan Valley
CHILLIWACK - Willyam Gendron's second goal of the game with 5:38 remaining in the third period gave the Chilliwack Chiefs a 5 - 4 victory over the Cowichan Valley Capitals Friday in Chilliwack. The wi...
Dave Barry Mar 02, 2024

Hells Angels gang member jailed three years
VANCOUVER - B.C.'s anti-gang unit says a full-patch member of the Hells Angels has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing the proceeds of crime. Maple Ridge reside...
Dave Barry Mar 02, 2024

Unity Christian of Chilliwack advances to provincial championship game Saturday in Langley
LANGLEY - The Unity Christian varsity girls basketball team outscored their opponents 13-4 in the pivotal fourth quarter, and UFV-bound Miah Schuurman tallied 36 points as the Flames advanced to the p...
Dave Barry Mar 01, 2024

B.C. budget to support two new schools in Surrey
SURREY - The province is giving the go ahead for Surrey's school district to proceed with the planning of two new school projects.Education and Child Care Minister Rachna Singh says plans for a new el...
Mar 01, 2024

B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staff
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has established minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for a range of different hospital settings and is investing $237 million to ensure they are met. They include a minimum of ...
Dave Barry Mar 01, 2024