Category Archives: Fraser Valley
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
Homeless encampment at Chilliwack Secondary concerns downtown advocate who fears next daytime shelter will end up downtown again
CHILLIWACK - When a homeless encampment cropped up over the weekend at Chilliwack Secondary School, downtown resident Tina McNeill monitored it like a hawk. Within minutes, McNeill was on the phone wi...
Aug 24, 2022
Sasha the Samoyed: An incredible transformation of a dog with the help of his community
ABBOTSFORD - It's hard to believe that Sasha the Samoyed was found almost a month ago in devastating shape. He was unable to walk, had matted fur, and open wounds that smelled like they were festering...
Aug 24, 2022
'Rabbits can make phenomenal pets, but they are rather specialized' Bunny boom across B.C.
CHILLIWACK - BC SPCA locations across the province are caring for more rabbits than they're used to and want people to know that rabbits shouldn't be considered as an "easy" alternative to pet ownersh...
Aug 23, 2022
Chilliwack RCMP seek identity of suspicious male in Promontory who had an inappropriate interaction with an underage youth
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a male following a suspicious interaction between the man and an underage youth in Promontory last week. Chilli...
Aug 23, 2022