Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Fire engulfs Fairfield Island home in Chilliwack near the Fraser River
CHILLIWACK - A fire broke out early Friday morning (Aug. 26), engulfing a home in the 10600 block of Young Road in the Fairfield Island area of Chilliwack near the Fraser River. The Chilliwack Fire De...
Aug 26, 2022
Chilliwack Sunflower Festival shows solidarity by hosting Ukrainian Day
CHILLIWACK - Ukraine's national flower is the sunflower, and what better way for Chilliwack's very own Sunflower Festival to show its solidarity with the eastern European nation?Kate Onos-Gilbert, own...
Aug 26, 2022
8 home invasions in 5 months at licensed marijuana grow-ops in Abbotsford, police say
ABBOTSFORD - AbbyPD has responded to eight home invasions at licenced medical marijuana grow operations within the City of Abbotsford over the course of five months.According to a statement released b...
Aug 25, 2022
Chilliwack RCMP investigate machete attack near A.D. Rundle
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP are investigating after a 37-year-old male suffered injuries from a random machete attack near A.D. Rundle Middle School in Chilliwack early Thursday morning (Aug. 25).Sho...
Aug 25, 2022
Fires break out near Greendrop Lake and east of Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park
CHILLIWACK - The B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting an outbreak of small but active fires near Greendrop Lake, and in an area east of Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park. According to the B.C. Wildfire Se...
Aug 25, 2022
Chilliwack Chiefs looking for volunteers ahead of home season opener on October 1
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Chiefs are looking for volunteers to enhance the game-day experience of Chilliwack fans for the upcoming 2022-23 season. The Chilliwack Chiefs announced Thursday (Aug. 25) ...
Aug 25, 2022
Chilliwack physician welcomes B.C. government cash infusion of $118 million for family doctor clinics, stresses need for systemic reform
CHILLIWACK - The B.C. government calls it stabilization funding. Chilliwack physician and outspoken family doctor advocate Dr. Darren Joneson is just hopeful that it leads to better patient care and l...
Aug 25, 2022
Province investing $8.6-million in internships for students performing cutting-edge research
ABBOTSFORD - The B.C. government will be supporting more than 1,700 research internships to help students prepare for careers in clean technology and emergency management.Anne Kang, Minister of Advanc...
Aug 25, 2022
IHIT releases identity of victim in fatal stabbing in Mission
MISSION - The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has released the identity of the victim of Monday's stabbing in Mission as 26-year-old David Leggat.On August 22, at 3:36 p.m., Mission RCMP...
Aug 25, 2022
B.C. NDP government to fund daytime wellness shelter in Chilliwack for homeless people; MLA Coulter faults B.C. Liberals for prior cuts for homeless
CHILLIWACK - The B.C. NDP government announced Monday (Aug. 22) that it will provide over $600,000 in funding for a daytime wellness centre in Chilliwack to provide refuge for homeless people as well ...
Aug 24, 2022