Category Archives: Fraser Valley
It takes a village: Chilliwack resident extends lifeline to Ukrainians on the front lines of war
CHILLIWACK - John Lowe is a Canadian veteran who served in Afghanistan and is now lending a helping hand to war-stricken Ukraine."I'm a veteran. I served in Afghanistan," Lowe said. "Essentially, when...
Jul 05, 2022
SD33 maintenance staff to upgrade Chilliwack schools over the summer
CHILLIWACK - When Chilliwack School District's 14,000-plus students were dismissed on June 23, the clock began ticking for summer maintenance staff tasked with tackling essential upgrades spread acros...
Jul 05, 2022
Fire closes Abbotsford City Hall
ABBOTSFORD - A fire was reported at Abbotsford City Hall this morning (July 5) around 7 a.m.According to a news release sent out by the City of Abbotsford, no injuries were reported.L. Gomes / PMLEmer...
Jul 05, 2022
Drive-thru breakfast funds Ann Davis Transition Society in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The need for Thursday's (Jun. 30) drive-through breakfast fundraiser for the Ann Davis Transition Society has never been greater. Patti MacAhonic, executive director of the society, says ...
Jul 05, 2022
Abbotsford's Gurleen Maan to appear on CTV's Farming for Love reality series
ABBOTSFORD - Six single farmers from across the province will be looking for love on CTV's reality series called Farming for Love. One of those farmers is Abbotsford's Gurleen Maan of Maan Farms. "I w...
Jul 04, 2022
Chilliwack Rotary recognizes Leaders of Tomorrow from G.W. Graham
CHILLIWACK - Eight exemplary students from G.W. Graham secondary embodied what it meant to pursue excellence in and out of the classroom this past school year. Chilliwack Rotary released its list of L...
Jul 04, 2022
Chilliwack, FVRD reinstate summer bus service to Cultus Lake
CHILLIWACK - If Cultus Lake hourly parking fees at main beach have you seeing red this summer, another option for traveling there opened up over the Canada Day long weekend. BC Transit, Fraser Valley ...
Jul 04, 2022
Abbotsford dealership braved gloomy weather to fundraise for Pantry34
ABBOTSFORD - It was a rainy Sunday at Abbotsford Chrysler's 4th annual Mopar Charity Car Show. However, Matt Shirlaw, the dealership's managing partner, was confident in the heart behind the event."We...
Jul 03, 2022
City to repair Rosedale, downtown Chilliwack roads
CHILLIWACK - On the heels of a newly paved, widened stretch of Vedder Road in Sardis, the City of Chilliwack plans further street improvements to some rough roads throughout town.The city revealed Fri...
Jul 03, 2022
Demand higher than ever as Chilliwack Salvation Army food bank struggles with rising fuel and food costs
CHILLIWACK - The Salvation Army Chilliwack currently has two challenges it is trying to navigate-for starters, the rising cost of food and, consequently, the increased traffic through their doors.Don ...
Jul 03, 2022