Category Archives: Fraser Valley
Fees in licensed child care in B.C. to drop by up to $550 a month by Dec. 1
BURNABY, B.C. - Child-care fees in British Columbia are set to drop by up to $550 a month starting in December for children in licensed care for those in kindergarten and younger. Jennifer Whiteside, ...
Sep 23, 2022
Bus driver shortage prompts Vedder Middle School to solicit help from parents for transportation to games
CHILLIWACK - An extreme shortage of bus drivers has prompted one Chilliwack school to solicit help from parents. According to an email from Vedder Middle School staff earlier this week, the Chilliwack...
Sep 23, 2022
B.C. seniors have the lowest financial support in Canada, advocate says; B.C. Liberals call on B.C. NDP government to take action
VICTORIA - Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie reported Thursday (Sept. 20) that British Columbia ranks last among Canada's provinces and territories in providing critical financial support for its seni...
Sep 22, 2022
Chilliwack Councillor Bud Mercer says public safety doesn't mean just policing; Councillor Westeringh wishes some prolific offenders were behind bars permanently
CHILLIWACK - Backed by a 34-year career with the RCMP, including time as an assistant commissioner and chief operating officer of the Vancouver Olympic Games, Chilliwack Councillor Bud Mercer knows a ...
Sep 22, 2022
Chilliwack Chiefs forward A.J. Lacroix commits to Michigan State University
CHILLIWACK - West Vancouver product and Chilliwack Chiefs forward A.J. Lacroix has a bright future ahead of him. The Chilliwack Chiefs announced Thursday (Sept. 22) that Lacroix, a 6-foot, 194-pound s...
Sep 22, 2022
Rick Klassen Field to be dedicated next week at Sardis Secondary in honour of the late CFL great
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack product Rick Klassen made a name for himself on the gridiron in both the high school ranks and the Canadian Football League. Standing 6'2" and playing lineman, Klassen made an ...
Sep 22, 2022
Cultus Lake embarks on main beach dock restoration work that will take about 12-15 weeks
CHILLIWACK - Reconstruction of the Cultus Lake docks following last year's atmospheric river events has begun, but the Cultus Lake Park Board won't be the recipient of any disaster relief funding from...
Sep 22, 2022
Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl seeks photography submissions from Chilliwack-area constituents for yearly calendar
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl is launching his yearly call for photographs taken by constituents for his 2023 constituency calendar.In 2023, back by popular demand, 13 different photogra...
Sep 22, 2022
Structure Fire spreads to Weeden Park
CHILLIWACK - At approximately 10:45 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Chilliwack Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire located in the 4700 block of Teskey Road. Upon arrival, firefight...
Sep 21, 2022
'Breaking down cultural and religious barriers' Abbotsford mayoral candidate, Coun. Ross Siemens
ABBOTSFORD - When driving through the city of Abbotsford, it's easy to spot Coun. Ross Siemens' election signs. The third-generation owner/operator of Hub Motor Service in downtown Abbotsford, said he...
Sep 21, 2022