Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Chilliwack RCMP says content in SD33 libraries does not constitute child pornography
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack RCMP, in cooperation with its Serious Crime Unit, announced Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 22) that it has reviewed content of concern and determined that it does not meet the l...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 22, 2023

Abbotsford Police to host meeting on youth and social media, inappropriate pictures
**UPDATE as of 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 23: All spots have been filled and a waitlist is now in effect.** Original story below: ABBOTSFORD - It wasn't that long ago in 2019 that the Abbotsford Pol...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 22, 2023

Mission installs 16 custom street lights for Shine Bright Mission, a free event on Mar. 3
MISSION - Public works crews have installed 16 custom street lights on street lamps along First Avenue in Mission in advance of Shine Bright Mission, a free folk music festival and community celebrati...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 22, 2023

Chilliwack Restorative Justice plans Better Way Celebration dinner, silent auction on May 6
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association has been diligently working day in and day out to advance a culture of restoration and reconciliation in both Chilliwack scho...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 22, 2023

Chilliwack City Council approves Rosedale cannabis store rezoning
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack City Council approved a rezoning application at its meeting Tuesday night (Feb. 21) that would facilitate the eventual construction of a cannabis store in Rosedale. Council vot...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2023

SD33 trustees inundated with hundreds of emails following recent school board meeting
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Board of Education has been inundated with over 300 emails following a contentious meeting earlier this month in which several speakers had their microphones cut. According...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2023

City of Chilliwack sustains over $160K in vandalism, damage in 2022
CHILLIWACK - Selfish vandals, graffiti "artists" with too much time on their hands, and other crooks made life a little more difficult last year for city employees who would rather be dealing with oth...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2023

RCMP announce charges against 25-year-old Mission man for Heritage Park arsons
MISSION - Mission RCMP announced Monday, February 20 that the B.C. Prosecution Service has approved six charges of arson against 25-year-old Mission man Joseph Kraakman for his alleged involvement in ...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2023

Suspects involved in commercial burglary released from custody, await March 14 court date
CHILLIWACK - Three suspects involved in a commercial burglary of a business in the 42200 block of Industrial Way in January have been released from custody and now await a court date in mid-March.Last...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 21, 2023

Abbotsford teen driver has his parent's car impounded
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford police are reporting another high speed encounter with a driver in the city.Last week, patrol officers identified a vehicle travelling at 140 km/h along Gladwin Road at Mclure ...
Dave Barry Feb 20, 2023