Category Archives: Fraser Valley
City of Chilliwack urges residents to consider alternatives to cars as it moves forward with pedestrian and cycling-oriented active transportation plan
CHILLIWACK - They're not calling for motorists to give up their SUV or pick-up truck. But the City of Chilliwack simply doesn't want people getting into their vehicles as the only means of transportat...
Aug 17, 2022
Abbotsford man faces charges for impaired driving following a collision with utility poles along Vedder Road in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - A 45-year-old Abbotsford man is facing impaired driving charges after police determined he was responsible for a vehicle collision involving two utility poles along Vedder Road in Sardis ...
Aug 17, 2022
Erick Peterson announced as new fire chief for City of Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD- The City of Abbotsford announced a new fire chief Wednesday morning. Erick Peterson will be assuming the position as of Sept. 12, leading the City of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Services (AFRS)...
Aug 17, 2022
City of Chilliwack embraces aggressive climate action plan, aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2030
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is going all in on an ambitious plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by the end of this decade. Chilliwack City Council approved on Tuesday (Au...
Aug 17, 2022
After death of pet pig, Chilliwack man looking for 1,000 signatures to bring 'Hamson's Law' into effect
CHILLIWACK - Eli Gagne is on a mission to get the Fraser Valley Regional District to amend Bylaw No. 1206 to allow for the keeping of one, two, or three pigs, classified as livestock as pets on privat...
Aug 17, 2022
PPC leader Maxime Bernier makes stops in Chilliwack and Abbotsford
CHILLIWACK - Maxime Bernier, leader of the People's Party of Canada (PPC), made a stop in Chilliwack and Abbotsford Tuesday (Aug. 16) as part of his Summer Leader's Tour. At the Coast Hotel in Chilliw...
Aug 16, 2022
Chilliwack City Council selects YMCA of Greater Vancouver as next leisure centre, Rotary Pool operator through 2027
CHILLIWACK - Despite concerns from a vociferous online group over privatized management of the city's two municipal leisure centres and outdoor Rotary Pool, Chilliwack City Council voted Tuesday to aw...
Aug 16, 2022
Environment Canada issues heat warning for Chilliwack, Abbotsford
CHILLIWACK - Environment Canada and local medical health officers expect an increase in health and safety risks from heat following a weather warning from the national weather forecaster. Environment ...
Aug 16, 2022
Chilliwack school board candidate Maahs to prioritize reading, academic skills in re-election bid
CHILLIWACK - After 14 years of serving the Chilliwack community, Chilliwack School District trustee Heather Maahs hopes to give parents a sounding board for another four years. Maahs says she will see...
Aug 16, 2022
Fraser Valley Regional District, City of Chilliwack seeking poll workers for fall election
CHILLIWACK - Depending on the position, election workers could make anywhere from $340 to over $600 in this fall's Chilliwack-area election. The Fraser Valley Regional District announced on its websit...
Aug 16, 2022