Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Evacuation orders rescinded for Laidlaw, Flood Hope and Hunter Creek areas west of Hope near Flood Falls Trail fire
FLOOD HOPE - All evacuation orders and alerts for properties in Hunter Creek, Flood Hope, and Laidlaw have been rescinded by the Fraser Valley Regional District and District of Hope.The two agencies m...
Sep 14, 2022
Fraser Health acknowledges acute nursing shortage at Chilliwack General Hospital, says some surgeries may be rescheduled
CHILLIWACK - A spokesperson for Fraser Health says it's aware of the acute nursing shortage at Chilliwack General Hospital and is actively working towards a long-term plan. Specialist physicians, oper...
Sep 14, 2022
BC Culture Days celebrating arts in the Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD - Three weeks of colour, creativity, and education are coming to the Fraser Valley this fall thanks to BC Culture Days-a collaborative movement dedicated to providing free, hands-on, and in...
Sep 14, 2022
Your pet could be the cover model of a beer can
CHILLIWACK - The BC SPCA is giving pet owners everywhere a chance to make their fur baby a star, while simultaneously giving back to animals in need of a second chance at life.The non-profit has partn...
Sep 13, 2022
Chilliwack RCMP announce arrest of Alexander Leon Rhodda Dumyn, wanted for arson
ChilCHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP have arrested a 44-year-old Chilliwack man in connection with arson of an uninhabited residence from 2020.The suspect in question is not connected to the recent string...
Sep 13, 2022
Flood Falls Trail fire west of Hope grows to 545 hectares
FLOOD HOPE - The Flood Falls Trail fire west of Hope has grown incrementally over the past day to a new high of 545 hectares. The B.C. Wildfire Service released an update Tuesday morning, Sept. 13 in ...
Sep 13, 2022
Chilliwack RCMP and Chilliwack Fire Department investigates five suspicious fires in less than a day
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP and Chilliwack Fire Department investigators appear to have up to five possible cases of arson on their plate in the past 24 hours. According to a news release from Assist...
Sep 13, 2022
City of Abbotsford facilities closed Sept. 19 to observe National Day of Mourning
ABBOTSFORD - Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has declared Sept. 19 a National Day of Mourning and a national holiday in recognition of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The City of Abbotsford, like o...
Sep 13, 2022
Chilliwack Fire investigate suspicious fire to rear and interior of Meadow Rose Society; the charity helps families with young toddlers who are in financial crisis
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Fire Department responded Monday night, Sept. 12 to a report of a fire in the rear building component of Meadow Rose Family Help Center Society, a non-profit charity in downtow...
Sep 13, 2022
Chilliwack native and software developer Lewis Point, son of the former Lieutenant Governor of B.C., to run for Chilliwack school board
CHILLIWACK - As the son of the former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Chilliwack native Lewis Point carries a fairly distinguished family heritage. His father, the Honourable Steven Lewis Poi...
Sep 13, 2022