Category Archives: Fraser Valley
As Vedder Road project nears completion, Chilliwack mayor acknowledges challenging past year
CHILLIWACK - Motorists accustomed to construction-related bottlenecks on Vedder Road between Keith Wilson Road and Watson-Promontory Road, or just the appearance of an unfinished public works project,...
Jul 17, 2022
Fraser Health says doctor, health care staff recruitment to Chilliwack Primary Care Centre underway
CHILLIWACK - Despite the looming exodus of five family physicians from the Chilliwack Primary Care Centre over the next two months, Fraser Health Authority is reaffirming its commitment to the long-te...
Jul 17, 2022
B.C. NDP launches leadership contest to elect successor to Premier John Horgan
CHILLIWACK - The race to pick the new premier of British Columbia kicks off tomorrow and culminates in December with the selection of a new leader.Members of the B.C. New Democratic Party will elect a...
Jul 16, 2022
B.C. company tackling Chilliwack-area mosquitoes by ground and air
CHILLIWACK - There's a pesky reason mosquitoes are making life miserable for Chilliwack residents during the summer months. An extremely wet spring, coupled with high and sustained near-peak Fraser Ri...
Jul 16, 2022
Lytton Fire now 1,500 hectares in size
LYTTON - The Nohomin Creek wildfire just northwest of the village of Lytton has grown to an estimated 1,500 hectares in size. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS), the fire size has been upda...
Jul 16, 2022
Council to vote on proposed cannabis store in downtown Chilliwack this week
CHILLIWACK - A proposal to establish a non-medical cannabis retail store does not have the support of municipal staff before Chilliwack City Council votes on it this coming Tuesday.City of Chilliwack ...
Jul 16, 2022
Bank of Canada rate hike will make it harder for first-time home buyers: Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board
CHILLIWACK - An unexpected interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada Wednesday (Jul. 13) will make it even harder for first-time home buyers to get into the market, according to the Chilliwack and Dist...
Jul 15, 2022
City of Abbotsford raising awareness of National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada
ABBOTSFORD - Enjoying a day at the lake or a visit to a pool is a popular summer activity. However, without good water habits, tragedy can strike quickly. Drowning is the third leading cause of uninte...
Jul 15, 2022
Canadian Red Cross to provide support for small businesses and non-profits affected by 2021 flooding
CHILLIWACK - The Canadian Red Cross is providing recovery support of $5,000 to eligible small businesses and not-for-profits impacted by the 2021 flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbi...
Jul 15, 2022
No place to call home: Abbotsford BC SPCA calls for foster homes to help with 'full' shelter
ABBOTSFORD - From the moment you enter the Abbotsford BC SPCA parking lot, you will most likely see how busy staff and volunteers really are. Between puppies arriving at the facility for care and givi...
Jul 15, 2022