Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry to host car show, BBQ for family who lost business due to bus fire
CHILLIWACK - When a charter bus caught fire near 44408 Vedder Mountain Road back on June 8, its flames spread to a nearby building and destroyed a custom car shop owned by Dave and Lisa Bisschop. Fras...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 13, 2023

Apartment on Williams St. in Chilliwack catches fire in two-alarm blaze Wednesday
CHILLIWACK - Another day, another two-alarm blaze for Chilliwack firefighters to tackle. Upwards of 41 Chilliwack firefighters were dispatched Wednesday evening (July 12) at about 5:30 p.m. for the re...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 13, 2023

Chilliwack RCMP trying to locate dangerous vape cartridges containing cannabis, synthetic cannabinoids
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP is asking for the public's help in finding out where vape cartridges, or similar looking products, are being sold that may contain dangerous substances and lead to side ef...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 12, 2023

Busted pickup truck and driver misconduct lead to $1,771 in fines from Abbotsford Police
ABBOTSFORD - The fines might be worth more than the actual vehicle. A BC motorist found out the hard way this week that driving an inoperable vehicle is bound to catch the watchful attention of the Tr...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 12, 2023

Unattended cooking suspected in fire at Charles St. home in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Fire Department says unattended cooking remains the leading cause of kitchen fires, and it's believed to have led to a structure fire early Wednesday morning on Charles Str...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 12, 2023

Inaugural Brewhalla event, featuring drinks and live music, coming to Chilliwack this fall
CHILLIWACK - The inaugural Brewhalla Chilliwack event featuring a variety of craft breweries, wineries and distilleries is coming to Chilliwack this fall. Red Door Events released a statement Wednesda...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 12, 2023

Agassiz RCMP nabs driver going way over the speed limit on Hwy. 9
AGASSIZ - Barreling down Highway 9 in Agassiz at over 120 kilometres an hour in a posted 50-km zone might get you to your destination a few seconds earlier, but your bank account and insurance costs a...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 12, 2023

Gym, weight room at Cheam Leisure Centre to close for two weeks
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack residents who utilize the weight room and gymnasium at the Cheam Leisure Centre in Garrison will have to find another venue for fitness and physical activity later this month a...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 12, 2023

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC warns public about 3D printed guns
SURREY - Law enforcement authorities in BC are taking the unusual, but proactive step in warning the public about what they say are the dangers associated with 3D printed firearms and privately made f...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 11, 2023

Veteran police officers converge on PRTC in Chilliwack to join RCMP
CHILLIWACK - Twenty veteran, experienced police officers (EPOs) completed their RCMP on-boarding and graduated with their troop last week following training at the Pacific Region Training Centre in Ch...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 11, 2023