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Chilliwack councillors want more changes before accepting a controversial rezoning proposal
CHILLIWACK - A proposed townhouse development on Keith Wilson Road was sent back to staff Tuesday after several Chilliwack city councillors said they were not comfortable moving forward amid strong ne...
Mar 18, 2026 Chilliwack city staff have been instructed to meet with the developer of a rezoning application to ask for further changes. (Image Credit: Pattison Media)
High streamflow warning in place for Chilliwack, Abbotsford and rest of the Fraser Valley
CHILLIWACK - The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for waterways in the Fraser Valley. It is one of many areas across the western half of the province placed under a flo...
Mar 17, 2026 Rainy weather creates hazardous driving conditions. (Image Credit: Emil Anderson Maintenance / X)
UFV grows campus housing levels in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - An expanded dining hall and nearly 400 new student housing beds have opened at the Abbotsford campus of the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). The opening triples the amount of campus...
Mar 17, 2026 The University of the Fraser Valley has opened nearly 400 additional beds and nearly tripled the size of the dining hall at its Abbotsford campus. (Image Credit: BC Govt supplied, Flickr)
Man attempting to drive into Chilliwack pedestrians arrested
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP are recommending charges against a man after a series of incidents along Luckakuck Way last week that prompted multiple calls to police. Mounties were called after reports...
Mar 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Pattison Media)
Snowfall leading to increased avalanche risk throughout B.C. Interior
KAMLOOPS - Going into the back country could come with some more risk this week as forecasters predict worsening avalanche conditions over the coming days.Avalanche Canada forecaster Tyson Rettie said...
Mar 17, 2026 A file image of a B.C. mountain highway during a high-risk avalanche period. (Image Credit: Pattison Media)
Abbotsford PD confirms fatality after motorist allegedly flees traffic stop, later strikes tree
ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford say one person has been pronounced deceased after a motorist who allegedly fled from a traffic stop initiated by police later lost control of their vehicle and struck...
Mar 17, 2026
Chilliwack to consider increased fees and rule adjustments in new solid-waste bylaw
CHILLIWACK - When members of Chilliwack city council meet this afternoon (Tuesday), they will consider a new solid-waste management bylaw that would increase user fees, update collection rules, and in...
Mar 17, 2026 Waste cans waiting for pick up in Chilliwack. (Image Credit: Pattison Media)
Up to 100 mm of rain expected over Fraser Valley this week
CHILLIWACK - Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Chilliwack, Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. It's forecasting a long episode of rain, which is expected to continue through Thursday....
Mar 16, 2026 A file image of the Chilliwack river which is one of many local waterways that may be impacted by heavy rains this week across the Fraser Valley. (Image Credit: City of Chilliwack)
Abbotsford hospital lockdown ended following earlier weapons threat
ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford police arrested one man following a serious incident involving the threat of weapons at the Abbotsford Hospital. Police say they were called to the hospital on Monday around 2 ...
Mar 16, 2026 There was a heavy police presence at the Abbotsford hospital following a weapons threat Monday afternoon. (Image Credit: Abbotsford Police)
UPDATE - Police reopen road in Promontory following conclusion of incident
UPDATE at 10:20 a.m. - RCMP say the incident they are investigating on Rockwood Drive has ended and the area has been reopened to the public. No further details have been released.CHILLIWACK - Promont...
Mar 16, 2026 (Image Credit: File - Pattison Media Ltd.)