Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Federal govt. to fund historic restoration of Skelton block in downtown Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The federal government announced Friday (Mar. 10) that it will provide over $635,000 to the Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO) to restore an historic area of downtown Chilli...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2023

CUPE 561 criticizes new owners of First Transit bus company amid job action; bus strike looming
CHILLIWACK - Fraser Valley Today has obtained an email sent from CUPE Local 561, the union involved in two recent bus strikes that have impacted bus service in Chilliwack in the past month, in which i...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2023

Authentic Mexican cuisine abounds at Good Taco where employees work and recover from addiction
CHILLIWACK - Good Taco is much more than a new venue in Chilliwack for experiencing authentic Mexican food and fresh sauces inspired by the taco stands of Mexico. Its employees are men from an addicti...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2023

Spring fair carnival in Chilliwack moved back a week
CHILLIWACK - Instead of being scheduled for the first weekend of Chilliwack School District's two-week spring break, the Chilliwack Spring Fair has been pushed back a week. Instead of Thursday, March ...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2023

Another teen driver busted by Abbotsford Police, gets parent's Mercedes impounded
ABBOTSFORD - A Fraser Valley teenager will have to live with the consequences of reckless driving after being observed by Abbotsford Police early Monday morning (March 13) at 100 kilometers over a pos...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 14, 2023

Fraser Valley farmland values see strong increase in 2022
ABBOTSFORD - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released some optimistic news for owners of farmland in the Fraser Valley and across British Columbia. According to its latest Farmland Values Report, the ave...
Dave Barry Mar 13, 2023

Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla
VANCOUVER - Mother Nature is continuing to play havoc with driving conditions through one of B.C.'s busiest high-altitude highways. Environment Canada has issued a heavy snowfall warning for the Coqui...
Dave Barry Mar 12, 2023

Top-ranked Unity Christian looks to win 3rd straight provincial basketball title Saturday night in Langley
LANGLEY - Following three decisive playoff victories, top-ranked Unity Christian of Chilliwack has advanced to the B.C. senior boys Single A championship game Saturday night to face King David High Sc...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 11, 2023

Tydel Foods of Chilliwack honoured with Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity award
ABBOTSFORD - Thanks to its community initiatives aimed at helping low-income seniors and families around town, Chilliwack retail meat store Tydel Foods headlined the list of winners at Thursday night'...
Dave Barry Mar 11, 2023

Striking bus drivers rally on Yale Road in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - A small group of First Transit bus operators on strike with CUPE Local 561 spent part of Friday rallying public support with signs and placards in Chilliwack in the midst of ongoing job a...
Mike VandenBosch Mar 11, 2023