Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Fraser Valley group against gender based violence, among those receiving federal financial support
CHILLIWACK - The federal government says it's providing more than three-million dollars in funding to seven B-C-based Indigenous organizations to support projects aimed at rooting out gender-based vio...
Dave Barry Sep 16, 2023

Sardis Falcons blank Nanaimo District 52-0 in 2nd annual Rick Klassen game
CHILLIWACK - The Sardis Falcons are off to a rousing start in the 2023 season thanks to two straight shutouts of their opponents. The Falcons relied on three touchdowns apiece from running back Jace C...
Dave Barry Sep 16, 2023

GW Graham remains unbeaten with convincing 28-7 win over South Delta Friday night in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - After a gutsy road win in Washington state over a highly-ranked foe in Prairie, the GW Grizzlies delighted the homecoming fans at Exhibition Stadium Friday night with a convincing win on ...
Dave Barry Sep 16, 2023

Winds expected to whip up wildfires in B.C. Interior
VANCOUVER - The B-C Wildfire Service says it's bracing for a windy weekend that could see wildfires grow significantly, especially in the province's northern regions. The wildfire service says most of...
Sep 16, 2023

'Bunch of idiots': Victim relatives query psychiatric releases, lawyers urge caution
VANCOUVER - Rebecca Mayrhofer said she felt "100 per cent frustrated" when she heard about a triple stabbing in Vancouver's Chinatown on the weekend, that police allege was committed by a man on day r...
Dave Barry Sep 15, 2023

IHIT names victims in double homicide, charges 83-year-old Robert Freeman of Chilliwack with second-degree murder
CHILLIWACK - The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has identified the victims of Wednesday's double homicide on Chilliwack Lake Road in hopes of advancing the investigation. According to a...
Dave Barry Sep 15, 2023

Six people injured by coyote bites in Mission Thursday: BC Conservation Officer Service
MISSION - The BC Conservation Officer Service is investigating after six people received minor injuries in coyote incidents in Mission Thursday morning, September 14. According to a social media post ...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 14, 2023

Vehicle incidents slow westbound Hwy. 1 west of Chilliwack Thursday morning
CHILLIWACK - Westbound Highway 1 west of Chilliwack has been impacted by two vehicle incidents before noon Thursday morning. At least two engines from the Chilliwack Fire Department were dispatched to...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 14, 2023

Abbotsford Lowe's at 1225 Sumas Way to become Rona+ store; Rona promises lower prices
ABBOTSFORD - Rona, one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is continuing its transition plan to make...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 14, 2023

After it allowed drug decriminalization, BC govt. bans possession of illegal drugs at spray parks, playgrounds
VICTORIA - Roughly eight months after it ushered in drug decriminalization for certain illegal drugs, the provincial government announced Thursday (Sept. 13) it has received approval from the federal ...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 14, 2023