Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Surrey teachers, support workers rally for more provincial funding
SURREY - The Surrey Teachers Association and CUPE 728 protested at a "Red for Ed" rally in front of Surrey-Guildford MLA Gary Begg's office this past Monday to demand more provincial funding for educa...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 14, 2026

High temperature records fall across B.C. in wake of atmospheric river
VANCOUVER - The recent atmospheric river weather event that brought flood warnings and evacuation orders in British Columbia has been followed by unseasonably warm weather, resulting in daily high tem...
The Canadian Press Jan 14, 2026

39-year-old man in custody after crashing in Abbotsford, his 5th impaired charge in less than 4 years
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say a 39-year-old man with a history of impaired driving charges failed to get away from police after an early morning crash involving impairment in Abbotsford. Accor...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 14, 2026

Chilliwack school board gets 2.7% boost in 2024-25 pay, but Abbotsford trustees receive over $10K more
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack School District's newest financial disclosure documents reveal that its trustees received a nominal remuneration increase the past year, but Abbotsford school board members...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 14, 2026

Coquihalla Highway all clear after big multi-vehicle crash late Tuesday night
COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY - DriveBC says the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt has been cleared up after overnight vehicle recovery activities, following a reported multi-rig crash. Skilled Trucker...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 14, 2026

UPDATE: IHIT names 27-year-old victim in Monday's house fire in Surrey
UPDATE: An Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokesperson says the 27-year-old victim in Monday's house fire has been identified as Naseem Mohammed. IHIT spokesperson Corporal Sukhi Dhesi says Mo...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 13, 2026 Image: IHIT

'I'm in': Caroline Elliott confirms run for B.C. Conservative leadership
VANCOUVER - Political commentator Caroline Elliott has confirmed she will be joining the race for leader of British Columbia's Conservative Party. Elliott, who was involved with the former BC Liberal ...
The Canadian Press Jan 13, 2026 Image: Simon Chandler / Caroline Elliott (centre) has announced she is running to lead the B.C. Conservative Party.

Major thoroughfare in Hope closed due to incident in the Fraser Canyon
HOPE - The District of Hope says it has implemented an emergency road closure in the town due to an incident north of Hope. In a statement, the district says 6th Avenue at the CN Rail crossing was clo...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 13, 2026

Fraser Health announces another lengthy maternity diversion
MAPLE RIDGE - Expecting moms in Maple Ridge and the surrounding community who had planned to give birth at their local hospital will have to head elsewhere later this week. Fraser Health confirmed ear...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 13, 2026

B.C. RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah fired with immediate effect over 'vulgar' group chats
A police conduct adjudicator fired a B.C. RCMP officer with immediate effect on Tuesday, finding he "put aside" the oath he took when he joined the federal police force by making vulgar, sexualized an...
The Canadian Press Jan 13, 2026