Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Alarming rise in homelessness highlighted in Fraser Valley Regional District point-in-time survey
CHILLIWACK - The latest Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Homeless Point-in-Time (PiT) and Survey report paints a concerning picture of homelessness in the Regional District. Conducted over a 24-...
Dec 16, 2023
RCMP arrest suspect involved in break and enter in Hope, attempted theft of truck at gunpoint
HOPE - Multiple RCMP members from several cities, including Chilliwack and Agassiz, rushed to Hope Friday afternoon (Dec. 15) after a suspect allegedly broke into a home and stole a homeowner's vehicl...
Dec 15, 2023
Missing Maple Ridge woman last seen traveling in the middle of the night 3 weeks ago
MAPLE RIDGE - Mounties with the Ridge Meadows detachment in Maple Ridge have released newer pictures in conjunction with the disappearance of a 36-year-old Maple Ridge resident roughly three weeks ago...
Dec 15, 2023
Updated: Unattended candle leads to townhouse fire on South Sumas Road next to Tyson Elementary in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Fire Department has responded to a fire in strata units along South Sumas Road. The fire was first reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. Friday (Dec. 15) at 45160 South Sumas ...
Dec 15, 2023
Flags in Mission lowered to honour the passing of longtime volunteer who lived to be 103
MISSION - The City of Mission says flags at civic buildings and facilities across the municipality have been lowered at half-mast Friday to acknowledge the passing of a woman who devoted her life to e...
Dec 15, 2023
Multiple Chilliwack non-profits awarded community gaming grants meant to enrich the community
CHILLIWACK - Multiple non-profit groups that enrich the quality of life in the Chilliwack community have been awarded charitable gaming grants, the B.C. government announced Friday (Dec. 15). Chilliwa...
Dec 15, 2023
Chilliwack Fire Dept. responds to kitchen fire at Yale Rd. apartments Thursday night; building evacuated
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Fire Chief Ian Josephson says Chilliwack firefighters were dispatched Thursday night (Dec. 14) for a kitchen fire in one of the apartment units at the 80-unit complex behind Ca...
Dec 15, 2023
City of Abbotsford recognizes PGA pro Nick Taylor, Order of Abbotsford recipient Ann Penner at awards ceremony
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens lauded the accomplishments of two outstanding Abbotsford residents during the Order of Abbotsford awards ceremony and formal Community Champion Achievement p...
Dec 14, 2023
British Columbia sets tougher penalties for trucks that hit overpasses
DELTA, B.C. - The British Columbia government is stepping up penalties for truckers who crash into highway overpasses after a rash of such incidents in recent years. Transportation Minister Rob Flemin...
Dec 14, 2023
Feds, province to fund $1.5 million assessment of Gill Bar in Chilliwack for habitat destruction, restoration works
CHILLIWACK - The federal government announced Wednesday (Dec. 13) that it will partner with the B.C. government to fund a $1.5 million assessment of Gill Bar, a recreational area on the banks of the F...
Dec 14, 2023