Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Abbotsford man plans to go on an African safari after winning $1 million Lotto 6/49 prize
ABBOTSFORD - News that he had a $1 million prize through a Lotto 6/49 contest came as quite a shock to the wife of Abbotsford resident Dale Domshy. His dream of taking a jungle safari through Africa a...
Oct 16, 2023
Cycle Chilliwack's GoByBike two-week campaign kicks off today with chance to win prizes
CHILLIWACK - Cycle Chilliwack's GoByBike week kicked off Monday (Oct. 16) with the goal of getting Chilliwack residents to leave their cars at home, if possible, for their personal health, health of t...
Oct 16, 2023
B.C. govt. to increase regulation of Airbnb, Vrbo-type short-term rentals
CHILLIWACK - The B.C. government announced new legislation on Monday (Oct. 16) that it says will address the growing short-term rental market, including homes found on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo, and ...
Oct 16, 2023
Former medical office, chiropractic business in downtown Chilliwack eyed for 5-storey housing complex
CHILLIWACK - Two properties in downtown Chilliwack that once housed both a family doctor's office and a chiropractic business are being envisioned for a 5-storey housing complex. According to staff re...
Oct 16, 2023
Chilliwack's Kalyn Head the fastest female in Saturday's Around the Lake Give 'R Take 30 race
CULTUS LAKE - Buoyed by perfect conditions, Chilliwack's Kalyn Head emerged as the fastest female in Saturday's 20th running of the Around the Lake Give 'R Take 30 kilometre trail race. Head crossed t...
Oct 16, 2023
Fraser Valley Regional District Director calls for support for flooded homeowners
CHILLIWACK - A regional district director is calling on the B-C government to help some Fraser Valley residents still suffering from the area's historic flood two years ago.Fraser Valley Regional Dist...
Oct 16, 2023
Street art unveiled in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER - A sculpture by French artist Bernar Venet has become the first Vancouver Biennale art installation in the Downtown Eastside's Strathcona neighbourhood.Vancouver Biennale founder and artist...
Oct 15, 2023
Suspicious cause behind Port Coquitlam school fire
PORT COQUITLAM - R-C-M-P are seeking information about a suspicious fire at an elementary school in Port Coquitlam.Coquitlam R-C-M-P say Hazel Trembath Elementary School was fully engulfed by fire, an...
Oct 15, 2023
UFV nursing students hold diaper drive to benefit the Salvation Army Food Bank in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Nursing students at the University of the Fraser Valley went above and beyond to help Chilliwack's Salvation Army Community Food Bank address a need that often flies under the radar.Accor...
Oct 15, 2023
Abbotsford residents to gather to learn about the issue of human trafficking and sexual exploitation
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department, Abbotsford School District and BC RCMP are encouraging residents to attend the Be Well, Be Safe awareness event Wednesday in Abbotsford. Cathy Peters wil...
Oct 14, 2023