Category Archives: Fraser Valley
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
Sep 14, 2023
AbbyPD arrests woman after she allegedly tailgates and points imitation BB gun at motorist
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department is investigating a reported road rage incident in which a female driver allegedly pointed a gun at fellow motorists Wednesday night on Highway 1. In a soc...
Sep 14, 2023
Police gather evidence at mobile home park on Chilliwack Lake Road following double homicide
**UPDATE Friday at 9:45 a.m.: IHIT has identified the victims of Wednesday's shooting on Chilliwack Lake Road as 58-year old John Kavaloff and 67-year old Valerie Smith of Chilliwack, in hopes of adva...
Sep 14, 2023
New bladder scanner in use at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, will improve patient care
ABBOTSFORD - The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation announced Tuesday that a new bladder scanner will be coming to Abbotsford Regional Hospital thanks to a generous donation from an Abbotsford bike ...
Sep 14, 2023