Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Chilliwack RCMP says Walmart suspect was aggressive, but did not try to abduct a child; man still faces several charges
CHILLIWACK - Despite a Walmart employee's assertion that a man acting erratically reportedly tried to abduct a young child Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP says reports of an attempte...
Aug 31, 2023
Surrey RCMP determined to find missing senior, 82-year-old Jim Lem
SURREY - The Surrey RCMP is determined to find an 82-year-old senior who was reported missing earlier today.In a news release Thursday (Aug. 31), RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locatin...
Aug 31, 2023
Ena Vermerris, a passionate advocate for the well-being of cats and dogs in Chilliwack, has died
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack resident who sought to promote the health and well-being of cats and dogs, and provide low-cost spays and neuters for pet owners facing financial struggles, has passed. Accor...
Aug 31, 2023
Mission Municipal Forest reopens ahead of long weekend after cooler weather, rainfall
MISSION - After being shuttered for the past week due to the increasing risk of wildfire, the City of Mission says Mission Municipal Forest will reopen to the public because of recent cooler temperatu...
Aug 31, 2023
Tens of thousands of Sikhs expected Sunday for Nagar Kirtan parade in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - Tens of thousands of Sikhs are expected for Sunday's Nagar Kirtan procession in Abbotsford. The City of Abbotsford wrote on its Facebook post that traffic and bus service in the area just...
Aug 31, 2023
Dump truck ends up in Hwy. 1 median, impacting Thursday commute west of Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Highway 1 west of Chilliwack in both directions has been clogged Thursday morning due to a multi-vehicle accident (Aug. 31). According to witnesses, a dump truck ended up in the median of...
Aug 31, 2023
"N" driver caught doing over 180 km/hr on Hwy. 1 in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - A Fraser Valley driver with a lead foot and questionable decision-making will have to find an alternate form of transportation for the next week. According to a social media post early Th...
Aug 31, 2023
Pattison Media acquires 3rd radio station in Kelowna
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-based Pattison Media Ltd. (PML), the parent company of Fraser Valley Today and 89.5 JR Country in Chilliwack, has purchased a third radio station in Kelowna. In a news release issu...
Aug 31, 2023
Chilliwack Walmart employee steps in to halt reported abduction attempt of young girl Wednesday
CHILLIWACK - A greeter at the Chilliwack Walmart in Eagle Landing is being credited with stopping a man from a reported abduction attempt that happened Wednesday afternoon (August 30). According to Ch...
Aug 30, 2023
Chilliwack RCMP says police presence on Tyson Road Sunday involved weapon, person in crisis
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP says a heavy police presence that surrounded a home in the 5700 block of Tyson Road Sunday night (Aug. 27) involved a person in crisis. In a brief statement released Wedne...
Aug 30, 2023