Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Abbotsford police nab driver 70 km/h over the speed limit
ABBOTSFORD - As a new week of commuting begins, the Abbotsford Police Department is reminding motorists to slow down and stick to posted speed limits.In a social media post, AbbyPD reported catching a...
Dave Barry Feb 13, 2023

Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway
VANCOUVER - Motorists travelling the Coquihalla Highway could be facing heavy snow through Monday evening.Environment Canada has issued a Snowfall Warning for the region between Hope and Merritt.The h...
Dave Barry Feb 12, 2023

RCMP say missing 12-year-old Indigenous girl has been located
AGASSIZ - The Upper Fraser Valley RCMP advised Saturday afternoon that a missing 12-year-old Indigenous girl from Agassiz has been located.According to a news release from Sgt. Mike Sargent, media rel...
Dave Barry Feb 11, 2023

Crooks smash Canco gas station store entrance, make off with tobacco products
AGASSIZ - Agassiz RCMP are investigating a glass break alarm at the Canco gas station west of town in which two crooks smashed the glass door, broke into the store and made off with tobacco products. ...
Dave Barry Feb 11, 2023

Construction of Vedder Mountain Park still progressing
CHILLIWACK - While it's taken some time, another scenic hiking trail is still on its way to providing visitors and hikers alike with a picturesque view of Chilliwack and the surrounding mountains.Foll...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 11, 2023

Fraser Valley teen nabbed for reckless speed on Hwy. 11 in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - A 17-year-old teenager must have had an interesting conversation with his family after the Abbotsford Police Department clocked him driving at a ridiculous rate of speed earlier this week...
Dave Barry Feb 11, 2023

B.C. funds Fraser River shoreline flood protection in Fraser Valley
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - A British Columbia First Nation that its chief says is under consistent threat of flooding is to receive a boost from the province for shoreline stabilization. The $5 million aimed ...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 10, 2023

WorkSafeBC issues steep fine against Chilliwack business for high-risk violation at its worksite
CHILLIWACK - WorkSafeBC has levied a penalty of $88,348.85 for a repeated high-risk violation against a Chilliwack firm that operates a wood products manufacturing facility. According to a news releas...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 10, 2023

Construction underway on supportive housing, homeless shelter west of Young Road
CHILLIWACK - Contracting crews have begun moving dirt at the site of a future supportive housing complex and homeless shelter on a sizable parcel of land west of Young Road in Chilliwack. Construction...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 10, 2023

Agassiz RCMP asking for public's help in locating missing 12-year-old Indigenous girl
AGASSIZ - Agassiz RCMP are asking for assistance from the public in locating a missing 12-year-old Indigenous girl from Agassiz who may possibly be in the Chilliwack area. According to a news release ...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 10, 2023