Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Advocate works diligently to connect and engage Chilliwack seniors
CHILLIWACK - For seniors like 71-year-old Emilie of Chilliwack, a phone call from a team member of the Friendly Caller program represents a high point of her week. Every week, personnel from the Frien...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 12, 2023

Sparkes Corn Barn hiring for the 2023 season
CHILLIWACK - Locals know that once the dog days of summertime arrive, it won't be long until legendary Chilliwack corn is destined for dinner plates throughout the Fraser Valley. One of the growers an...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2023

Hope business owner expresses frustration over retail thefts
HOPE - Kerfuffle Creations owner Sarah Preson has done everything humanly possible to protect her store in downtown Hope from theft by way of six security cameras, an alarm system, and security gates....
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2023

Agassiz thrift store set on fire, suspect arrested
AGASSIZ - Agassiz RCMP announced Tuesday (Apr. 11) they have arrested a suspect in connection with a case of arson that happened at the Agassiz Harrison Community Service Thrift Store on Cheam Avenue ...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2023

Volunteers invited to clean up Thompson Park in Chilliwack Apr. 22 on Earth Day
CHILLIWACK - Families and individuals are invited to take a few hours out of their Saturday and clean up a neighbourhood park in the Chilliwack River Valley later this month, as well as parts of the C...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2023

Easter long weekend marred by violent incidents: Abbotsford PD
ABBOTSFORD - While many people were enjoying the Easter long weekend with family, cooking up a feast for guests, or attending Easter egg hunts, the Abbotsford Police Department dealt with several viol...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 11, 2023

Hope, Yale firefighters stop shop fire from spreading to nearby home
HOPE - Hope firefighters, along with volunteer personnel from the Yale and District Volunteer Fire Department, were able to contain a structure fire within a shop or shed on Landstrom Road, located we...
Apr 11, 2023

First Volunteer Registered for Abbotsford 2023 55+ BC Games
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford 2023 55+ BC Games are just a few months away, and the city is gearing up for the event. The Games are set to take place from August 22-26, 2023, marking it the 34th 55+ BC ...
Dave Barry Apr 10, 2023

Rain and wind create havoc across southern BC on Easter weekend
VANCOUVER - Wet and wild weather this holiday weekend has left thousands of people without power and ferry travelers with long waits as wind blew trees across power lines and forced B-C Ferries to can...
Dave Barry Apr 10, 2023

Whiskey Richard's celebrates grand opening of its downtown Chilliwack lounge
CHILLIWACK - Following months of renovations, menu revisions, and cocktail testing, Whiskey Richard's Bar and Lounge observed its grand opening with a celebration befitting the occasion Saturday (Apr....
Dave Barry Apr 08, 2023