Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Downtown Chilliwack to undergo lighting improvements; BIA says better lighting could help curb vandalism
CHILLIWACK - The job of slowly but surely revitalizing downtown Chilliwack is a long, arduous one, but it's one that BIA Executive Director Trevor McDonald and his board of directors are always cogniz...
Nov 15, 2022
Chilliwack Mural Festival getting big financial boost from B.C. govt.
CHILLIWACK - It's not unusual for start-up non-profit organizations to have shoestring budgets in their first couple of years, particularly as nascent festivals get off the ground into more stable fin...
Nov 15, 2022
G.W. Graham JV knocks off St. Thomas More 44-37 in playoff thriller
BURNABY - Small plays here and there at just the right time paid off in a big way for the G.W. Graham JV Grizzlies football team on Thursday.G.W. parlayed a 28-point second half performance and severa...
Nov 15, 2022
Electric vehicle charging stations expanding across Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - A fully operational electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Tourism Chilliwack centre on Luckakuck Way is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to expanding the EV charging netw...
Nov 15, 2022
Mayor's annual Christmas card contest returns
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford's third annual Christmas Card contest is back with a chance to design the Mayor's 2022 Christmas card.Abbotsford elementary students from kindergarten to grade five, are encour...
Nov 15, 2022
Chilliwack Independent Film Festival set to take centre stage Friday
CHILLIWACK - Six years in the making and the Chilliwack Independent Film Festival (CIFF) is making waves in the industry. With an expanded line-up of events and films, the 2022 festival is poised to b...
Nov 14, 2022
Realtors kick off annual Blanket Drive today
ABBOTSFORD -- The annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive is underway today. The charity drive supports needy families in the Lower Mainland.The 28-year-old campaign is a partnership among the Lower Mainla...
Nov 14, 2022
G.W. Graham prepares to host South Delta in High School football quarterfinal
CHILLIWACK - The G.W. Graham Grizzlies have learned who they will be facing in Friday's second round high-school football playoff game.The Grizzlies will be facing the South Delta Sun Devils, after th...
Nov 13, 2022
Challenges ahead as Ross Siemens moves into the Abbotsford Mayor’s seat
ABBOTSFORD - "We hit the ground running, and along with council I am looking forward to working on those things I laid out in my inaugural address," said newly elected Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens in...
Nov 13, 2022
Abbotsford police officers recognized by Alexa's team
ABBOSTFORD - 11 officers with the Abbotsford Police Department have been named to Alexa's Team in recognition of their efforts to keep streets free of drug or alcohol impaired drivers.Alexa's Team was...
Nov 13, 2022