Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Highway 3 reopens between Hope and Princeton after washout
HOPE - Only minutes before the arrival of Christmas, the provincial government announced the reopening of Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton for passenger vehicles. The announcement was made late We...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 25, 2025

Abbotsford sets date for curbside pickup of flood-damaged debris
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford is reminding residents impacted by flooding earlier this month that a curbside collection is scheduled for Saturday, January 3. Those with flood-damaged household i...
Dave Barry Dec 25, 2025

Langley RCMP officers forced to leap out of the way as driver rams into police car
LANGLEY - Two RCMP officers in Langley had to jump out of the way as a man deliberately used the vehicle he was driving "as a weapon" to ram their cruiser and escape. A statement from police says it h...
Dave Barry Dec 24, 2025

RCMP investigating fatal hit-and-run in White Rock
WHITE ROCK - Police in White Rock are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash on Tuesday. Mounties say they responded to the report of an injured person on Cliff Avenue around 12:40 p.m. A statement s...
The Canadian Press Dec 24, 2025
Vehicle incident halts traffic on Coquihalla Highway north of Merritt
UPDATE at 1:40 p.m. - DriveBC reports the Coquihalla Highway between Kamloops and Merritt has been reopened. MERRITT - Drivers heading from Merritt to Kamloops are being asked to travel on Highway 5A ...
Dave Barry Dec 24, 2025

Vancouver Island MP Aaron Gunn won't run for leadership of B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA - Vancouver Island MP Aaron Gunn said he won't run for the leadership of the Conservative Party of B.C. because he doesn't want to risk giving the federal Liberals a majority government. Gunn...
The Canadian Press Dec 24, 2025

Abbotsford speeder fined hundreds and has vehicle impounded over Christmas
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford police are warning last-minute shoppers that there could be consequences for those racing around on the streets to complete their last-minute shopping.In a social media post, A...
Dave Barry Dec 24, 2025

More snow today for highways between Hope and the B.C. Interior
HOPE - Travelling between the B.C. Lower Mainland and the B.C. Interior could be a challenge on this Christmas Eve. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway from Hop...
Dave Barry Dec 24, 2025

Hemlock Valley's future put to property owners with Resort Association vote
HEMLOCK VALLEY - Local property owners in the Hemlock Valley, west of Harrison Lake, could take more control of the area's future following a key decision by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD)...
Dave Barry Dec 24, 2025

About one-third of Canadians optimistic about the new year: survey
OTTAWA - This year has been marked by economic upheaval, global conflict and climate change-induced natural disasters, and only a third of Canadians are optimistic things will get better in 2026, a ne...
The Canadian Press Dec 24, 2025