Category Archives: Fraser Valley

Fraser Valley MLA Bhangu enters race for leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party
LANGLEY - Harman Bhangu, the member of the legislature for Langley-Abbotsford, has announced he's running to become leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party. Bhangu becomes the 11th person to...
The Canadian Press Feb 18, 2026

City of Chilliwack numbers reveal rapid expansion of child care programs, spaces in the past 6 years
CHILLIWACK - Newly released statistics from the City of Chilliwack reveal there's been a rapid expansion of child care facilities, spaces and programs across the city the past six years.According to a...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 18, 2026

New driver employs 'bold strategy' going over 2x the speed limit, one that ultimately backfires: RCMP
LANGLEY - A new driver blazing a trail in Langley employed a "bold strategy" by going over double the speed limit in a 60 km/h zone, and is now paying the price for excessive speed that could have kil...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 18, 2026

Vancouver-based foundation acquires rare old-growth forest inholdings in the Fraser Canyon for local band
FRASER CANYON - The Nature-Based Solutions Foundation in Vancouver says it has recently acquired two clusters of private land inholdings totaling just over 55 hectares within the traditional territory...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 18, 2026

WorkSafeBC issues fine of over $63,000 for hazardous work conditions at Langley work site
LANGLEY - WorkSafeBC has issued an administrative penalty of over $63,000 to a Lower Mainland construction company over hazardous conditions at a Langley work site. According to its website, WorkSafeB...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 18, 2026

Hiring begins for Chilliwack's newest grocery store
CHILLIWACK - Hiring is now underway for Chilliwack's newest grocery store. According to its website, Nature's Fare Markets is currently hiring for a number of positions ahead of its projected opening ...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 18, 2026

Here's what people are saying about B.C.'s 2026 budget
VICTORIA - Here's what people are saying about the 2026 British Columbia budget, which delivers a tax-rate increase, a record deficit and public sector cuts. "It's our time to take a pause on some of ...
The Canadian Press Feb 17, 2026

Chilliwack Dogwood Monarch Lions Club makes substantial donation to Fraser Valley foundation through bingo proceeds
CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation says it is the recipient of a substantial donation from members of the Chilliwack Dogwood Monarch Lions Club, thanks to the weekly bingo game that...
Feb 17, 2026

B.C. man sentenced to life in prison for killing ex-partner, says IHIT
BURNABY - A British Columbia man convicted of killing his girlfriend has been sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for 12 years. Everton Downey, who is now 35 years old, was found ...
The Canadian Press Feb 17, 2026 Image: LinkedIn / Melissa Blimkie.

Dump truck, pup trailer deemed unfit for the road after crash on Hwy. 1 in Abbotsford: BC Highway Patrol
ABBOTSFORD - A dump truck that crashed on Highway 1 in Abbotsford this past Friday has been deemed unfit to operate on provincial roads until it undergoes a full inspection due to mechanical issues. A...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 17, 2026