Category Archives: Fraser Valley

UFV to grant Honorary Degree to Dr. Bonnie Henry, Naxaxalhts'i Sonny McHalsie, Mike Retasket, and Judith Soon
ABBOTSFORD - The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is set to recognize four individuals with honorary degrees at its upcoming convocation ceremonies in June. In a news release, UFV says the four h...
Dave Barry May 29, 2023

Highway 1 closed westbound in Abbotsford by truck crash
UPDATE: 1:00 p.m. - Abbotsford Police report Highway 1 at the No. 3 Road overpass has reopened to westbound traffic. UPDATE: 11:30 a.m. - According to a tweet from the Ministry of Transportation, the ...
Dave Barry May 29, 2023 Image: Abbotsford Police / Twitter

Chilliwack Alzheimer's Walk Sunday afternoon
CHILLIWACK - Across British Columbia, thousands of people are expected to attend their local Walk for Alzheimer's Sunday. The event is the largest annual fundraising event for the Society.But it is al...
Dave Barry May 28, 2023

Abbotsford man, woman charged in connection with 2022 murder in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced Saturday that a man and woman from Abbotsford have been arrested in connection with March 2022 murder of 41-year-old Chad Colivas of A...
Dave Barry May 28, 2023

Chilliwack Airport to receive $1.9 million for runway improvements
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Airport will receive $1.9 million from the B.C. government and the City of Chilliwack as part of a shared funding agreement from a provincial program that upgrades regional air...
May 27, 2023

Chilliwack RCMP detains man after he allegedly causes accident, flees scene
CHILLIWACK - A motorcyclist was detained by Chilliwack RCMP officers Saturday afternoon after he allegedly caused an accident on Chilliwack Lake Road and fled the scene, only to be captured and arrest...
Mike VandenBosch May 27, 2023

Agassiz RCMP beefs up patrols as area rec sites draw more seasonal visitors
HARRISON - When warmer weather arrives and B.C. residents head to their favourite outdoor spots, wherever that is, RCMP officers usually aren't far behind, one of which is Agassiz RCMP Constable Kyle ...
Dave Barry May 27, 2023

Chestnut Springs Bakery in Yarrow to close, reopen offering wood-fired pizza
CHILLIWACK - Chestnut Springs Bakery has carved out a niche offering a quaint place to have coffee and assorted baked goods the past seven years. Big changes are coming, however. The boutique bakery o...
Mike VandenBosch May 27, 2023

RCMP forensics team on scene of Monday's stand-off, house fire on Knight Rd.
CHILLIWACK - Forensics analysts and other personnel with the RCMP continue to investigate the property at 46007 Knight Road in Chilliwack, the site of Monday's stand-off and subsequent house fire. At ...
Dave Barry May 27, 2023

Hwy. 1 traffic impacted by accident near Yale Road, exit 109, at 3:10 p.m. Friday
CHILLIWACK - A motor vehicle incident on Highway 1 near Yale Road West (exit 109) is heavily impacting traffic in both directions Friday afternoon. According to social media posts, a vehicle incident ...
Mike VandenBosch May 26, 2023