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Abbotsford experiences huge surge in number of homeless people
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford says nearly 200 more people were identified in the latest Point-in-Time Homeless Count versus last year, an increase of 40 per cent over a 2024 survey. In a stateme...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 15, 2025

Update: DriveBC says Hwy. 1 in Abbotsford clear after incident at Clearbrook off-ramp
UPDATE: As of 1:21 p.m., DriveBC now says a vehicle incident at the Clearbrook off-ramp (exit 87) is clear, and all lanes are open. However, there could be lingering congestion. Original story: FRASER...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 14, 2025 Image: DriveBC / Westbound Hwy. 1 in Abbotsford is heavily congested as of 12:24 p.m. Tuesday.

Chilliwack RCMP cleared of any wrongdoing after interaction with woman outside a Gaetz Street bar
CHILLIWACK - B.C.'s civilian watchdog agency has cleared the Chilliwack RCMP of any wrongdoing after an interaction in November 2024 between a woman and police outside a bar on Gaetz Street in Chilliw...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 14, 2025

Community partners to host Family Resource Fair Wednesday at Chilliwack Secondary
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack, Chilliwack Youth Health Centre, Chilliwack Healthier Community and SD33 have partnered to host the Chilliwack Family Resource Fair at the Neighbourhood Learning Ce...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 14, 2025

Police seize firearms after males illegally discharge guns north of Mission
MISSION - Mission RCMP say two firearms were seized over the weekend after several males illegally discharged firearms near Florence Lake Forest Service Road north of Mission. Police say concerned cit...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 14, 2025

Customer, staff stop 54-year-old Mission man from stealing over $800 in unpaid merchandise: RCMP
MISSION - Mounties in Mission say a 54-year-old Mission man is facing charges after he tried to steal over $800 in unpaid merchandise from a retail store but was thwarted by three people. According to...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 14, 2025

UPDATE: Chilliwack teenager struck by a car transported to hospital in stable condition
UPDATE 12 P.M. TUESDAY: A spokesperson for the B.C. Emergency Health Services agency says the pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Chilliwack was transported to hospital in stable...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 14, 2025

48-year-old impaired driver allegedly collides head-on with police vehicle, refuses to comply
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say a 48-year-old motorist faces charges after allegedly striking a parked police vehicle Sunday evening and refusing to comply with instructions, one of three impair...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 14, 2025

District of Hope council to consider development of recreational trail south of Hwy. 1
HOPE - Councillors in Hope are set to consider a motion at their meeting later today that could greenlight the development of a recreational trail located south of Hwy. 1 in partnership with the provi...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 14, 2025

JV Grizzlies look flawless in win over Abbotsford
CHILLIWACK - What better way for the G.W. Graham JV football team to set the stage for a dominant victory than an early kickoff return of 76 yards to electrify their players and home fans. The GW Grah...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 14, 2025