Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Suspect charged in three-day armed robbery spree in Maple Ridge and Langley
MAPLE RIDGE - Ridge Meadows RCMP says a Langley man has now been charged in a multi-jurisdictional robbery spree last month involving an imitation firearm.Between December 5 and 7, 2025, two RCMP deta...
Alyssa Conti Jan 16, 2026

Abbotsford mushroom farm fined nearly $15K for improper goody water storage
ABBOTSFORD - An Abbotsford mushroom farm has recently been handed an environmental fine for failing to store water that often emits a "strong odour".In December 2025, Environmental Compliance BC gave ...
Alyssa Conti Jan 16, 2026

Flooding caused $74M in damages across Fraser Valley: IBC
FRASER VALLEY - The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is calling for more investment in community resilience, as new figures paint a clearer picture of insured losses from this past December's atmosphe...
Alyssa Conti Jan 16, 2026

Maple Ridge teen dies after falling from chairlift at Cypress Mountain ski resort
WEST VANCOUVER - An 18-year-old has died after falling from a chairlift at the Cypress Mountain Resort northwest of Vancouver, in what police are calling a "tragic accident." A statement from West Van...
The Canadian Press Jan 16, 2026

One man in custody after homicide at local hotel on Marshall Road: Abbotsford PD
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford are investigating a homicide following a report of a suspicious circumstance Thursday morning at a local hotel on Marshall Road. According to a statement from AbbyPD ...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 15, 2026

Rollover brings Coq Highway traffic to a halt south of Merritt Thursday afternoon
COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY - A motor vehicle incident impacted northbound Coquihalla Highway traffic just south of Merritt Thursday afternoon, but traffic is moving again. While DriveBC did not report anythin...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 15, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Maple Ridge councillor charged with four counts of sexual assault
VICTORIA - A councillor in Maple Ridge has been charged with four counts of sexual assault involving at least two people. The BC Prosecution Service says Ahmed Antar Yousef Mohamed was charged on the ...
The Canadian Press Jan 15, 2026 Image: City of Maple Ridge

Don't expect spike in arrests after B.C. ends drug decriminalization: police chief
The chief of Victoria's police department supports ending drug decriminalization in British Columbia, but says she doesn't expect to see a spike in arrests once the program ends this month, since it w...
The Canadian Press Jan 15, 2026

Chilliwack pet food society marks one year of service helping local pet owners in need, plans upcoming fundraiser
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack pet food society is marking its first year of service helping local pet owners in need, and hopes to help even more Chilliwack-area pets in 2026 through a fundraiser this spr...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 15, 2026

Langley RCMP seek information on sexual exploitation investigation involving local resident
LANGLEY - Mounties in Langley are seeking additional information about an ongoing investigation into alleged sexual exploitation of victims.According to a statement from RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Zynal S...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 15, 2026