Category Archives: Fraser Valley
UFV grows campus housing levels in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - An expanded dining hall and nearly 400 new student housing beds have opened at the Abbotsford campus of the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). The opening triples the amount of campus...
Mar 17, 2026 The University of the Fraser Valley has opened nearly 400 additional beds and nearly tripled the size of the dining hall at its Abbotsford campus. (Image Credit: BC Govt supplied, Flickr)
Man attempting to drive into Chilliwack pedestrians arrested
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP are recommending charges against a man after a series of incidents along Luckakuck Way last week that prompted multiple calls to police. Mounties were called after reports...
Mar 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Pattison Media)
Snowfall leading to increased avalanche risk throughout B.C. Interior
KAMLOOPS - Going into the back country could come with some more risk this week as forecasters predict worsening avalanche conditions over the coming days.Avalanche Canada forecaster Tyson Rettie said...
Mar 17, 2026 A file image of a B.C. mountain highway during a high-risk avalanche period. (Image Credit: Pattison Media)
Abbotsford PD confirms fatality after motorist allegedly flees traffic stop, later strikes tree
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say one person has been pronounced deceased after a motorist who allegedly fled from a traffic stop initiated by police later lost control of their vehicle and struck...
Mar 17, 2026
Chilliwack to consider increased fees and rule adjustments in new solid-waste bylaw
CHILLIWACK - When members of Chilliwack city council meet this afternoon (Tuesday), they will consider a new solid-waste management bylaw that would increase user fees, update collection rules, and in...
Mar 17, 2026 Waste cans waiting for pick up in Chilliwack. (Image Credit: Pattison Media)
Up to 100 mm of rain expected over Fraser Valley this week
CHILLIWACK - Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Chilliwack, Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. It's forecasting a long episode of rain, which is expected to continue through Thursday....
Mar 16, 2026 A file image of the Chilliwack river which is one of many local waterways that may be impacted by heavy rains this week across the Fraser Valley. (Image Credit: City of Chilliwack)
Abbotsford hospital lockdown ended following earlier weapons threat
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford police arrested one man following a serious incident involving the threat of weapons at the Abbotsford Hospital. Police say they were called to the hospital on Monday around 2 ...
Mar 16, 2026 There was a heavy police presence at the Abbotsford hospital following a weapons threat Monday afternoon. (Image Credit: Abbotsford Police)
Lions say Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown has died at age 89
VANCOUVER - Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown, a three-time CFL all-star who won a Grey Cup with the B.C. Lions in 1964, has died, the team said Monday. He was 89. A two-time winner of the CFL...
Mar 16, 2026
Man charged with manslaughter in weekend homicide in Surrey
SURREY - Police in Surrey say a 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the death of another man in a shooting over the weekend. Homicide investigators say the accused faces a manslaughter ch...
Mar 16, 2026
Flood risks rise as atmospheric river hits B.C., bringing rain, snow and wind
VANCOUVER - Parts of British Columbia are now under flood watches as an atmospheric river arrives along the coast, triggering a string of weather warnings and watches. The B.C. River Forecast Centre s...
Mar 16, 2026