Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Abbotsford Lonzo encampment closed for shelter construction
ABBOTSFORD - The provincial government says it has taken a significant in the fight against homelessness in Abbotsford with the closure of the encampment at Lonzo Road and Sumas Way. The site is now a...
Dave Barry Jun 30, 2023

The Maybelles singing group to highlight Canada Day evening festivities in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The Maybelles, a singing quartet, will highlight an evening exposition of family-friendly activities during Canada Day festivities in Chilliwack. Canada Day activities in Townsend Park ki...
Dave Barry Jun 30, 2023

Post Creek residents east of Chilliwack have their own Canada Day parade
CHILLIWACK - While there isn't a formal parade within Chilliwack city limits itself per se this Saturday, there's a Canada Day parade happening way down Chilliwack Lake Road in a small little subdivis...
Dave Barry Jun 30, 2023

Chilliwack-area residents love their Smile Cookies, raise over $32K for FVHCF
CHILLIWACK - Residents from Chilliwack to Hope sure seem to have a sweet tooth when it comes to Smile Cookies from Tim Hortons. Through their highly anticipated Smile Cookie Week campaign, the local T...
Dave Barry Jun 30, 2023

Fraser Health issues toxic drug alert for Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Fraser Health Authority issued a public health alert Thursday afternoon (June 29) shortly after 2 p.m. in which it advised people that vape juice containing cannabis and suspected synthet...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 29, 2023

Two crashes on Hwy. 1 west of Chilliwack slowing westbound traffic Thursday
CHILLIWACK - Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Chilliwack for westbound motorists isn't the best place to be Thursday afternoon. As of 2:49 p.m. Thursday (June 29), police are blocking the right lane o...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 29, 2023

City names new bike lane sweeper with help from Unsworth Elementary class
CHILLIWACK - Sweeperella ran away with this one from the get-go. The votes are in, and the City of Chilliwack is pleased to announce its new bike lane sweeper will be named Sweeperella. The City recei...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 29, 2023

BC Parks to now send email notifications when campsites become available
CHILLIWACK - BC Parks will introduce a new feature to its camping reservation service that will provide email notifications when a previously booked campsite becomes available at a specific campground...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 29, 2023

Drop-in, punch pass and membership fees increasing at Chilliwack rec centres
CHILLIWACK - A modest fee increase for drop-ins, punch tickets and memberships will take effect this weekend on Canada Day at two city-owned recreation centres in Chilliwack. Chilliwack Landing Leisur...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 29, 2023

Chilliwack boxer Ella Meredith to represent Canada at 2023 Pan-Am Games
CHILLIWACK - Ella Meredith of Chilliwack picked up the boxing bug when she was six years old and has yet to put down her gloves, or her love of fighting, over a decade later. And while she relishes a ...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 29, 2023