Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Free IVF in British Columbia will 'save marriages,' says father of two
VANCOUVER - Liam Iliffe says he was almost brought to tears when he heard British Columbia was introducing one free cycle of in-vitro fertilization treatment for anyone who wants to start a family. Fi...
Feb 22, 2024
B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF
VICTORIA - The 2024 British Columbia budget includes new spending measures designed to ease high costs of living, while significantly boosting the province's deficit. Here are some highlights: THE DEF...
Feb 22, 2024
Four injured in shooting in residential neighbourhood in White Rock, B.C.
WHITE ROCK, B.C. - Police say four men have been hospitalized with "serious" injuries after an overnight shooting in a residential neighbourhood in Metro Vancouver. RCMP in White Rock, B.C., say they ...
Feb 22, 2024
Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding candidate drops out from this year's provincial election
CHILLIWACK - The Conservative Party of British Columbia says its MLA candidate for the newly named Chilliwack-Cultus Lake candidate has dropped out. Angelo Isidorou, executive director of the up and c...
Feb 22, 2024
Depending on Mother Nature, Sasquatch Mountain Resort plans to reopen next week
HEMLOCK VALLEY - Grappling with a winter without much snow that has shuttered most of its operations, Sasquatch Mountain Resort north of Agassiz says it has tentative plans to reopen next week.Accordi...
Feb 22, 2024
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Feb 21, 2024