Category Archives: Post to Social

Abbotsford donor fueled by personal experience with cancer at Abbotsford Hospital
ABBOTSFORD - True to his company's name, Abbotsford resident Jonathan Christian wanted to make things happen after a positive experience he had with the health care system in the Fraser Valley. As the...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 19, 2024

Cultus Lake reports uptick in incidents of theft ahead of Christmas
CHILLIWACK - Cultus Lake Park staff say they've identified a noticeable increase in theft ahead of Christmas, prompting the park to issue a reminder to residents on social media. According to a social...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 19, 2024

Abbotsford PD captures violent offender who breached court order
ABBOTSFORD - A 35-year-old repeat offender is facing charges following a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle Tuesday night in Abbotsford. AbbyPD says its patrol officers were conducting routine pa...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2024

Update: Bystanders key in getting Chilliwack firefighters out to carport fire that destroyed vintage truck
UPDATE 12:10 P.M., THURSDAY: Chilliwack Assistant Fire Chief Krista Minar says firefighters from Halls 1 and 4 were paged at about 2:45 a.m. Wednesday morning, Dec. 18 for the report of a vehicle fire...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2024

Heavy snow expected on Coquihalla Wednesday
CHILLIWACK - Environment Canada issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Coquihalla Highway for Wednesday (Dec. 18), suggesting up to 30 cm of snow could fall before the day is out.It says a system is de...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2024

Chilliwack River Valley firefighters give back by gathering over $12,000 in toys for Christmas toy drive
CHILLIWACK - The newly formed Chilliwack River Valley Firefighters Society set out with a mission in 2024 to give back to the community they serve in tangible, meaningful ways. Toward that end, board ...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2024

Man serving term for second-degree murder dies after being assaulted at Agassiz prison
AGASSIZ - A 43-year-old inmate who had been serving an indeterminate prison sentence for second-degree murder has died following a serious assault over the weekend at a max-security prison in Agassiz....
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2024

Hope Secondary students, Hope mayor pitch in to clean up 2 encampments Tuesday
HOPE - It just goes to show that many hands can truly make light work. Students from Hope Secondary School's leadership program teamed up with Hope-area volunteers, including District of Hope Mayor Vi...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 18, 2024

Former Chilliwack MLA eyes return to public service, stresses academic achievement in upcoming campaign
CHILLIWACK - Former two-term MLA Laurie Throness has announced that he plans to run for the vacant seat on the Chilliwack school board, which was vacated by MLA Heather Maahs after she won her seat in...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 17, 2024

Man hospitalized, 1 in custody following lockdown in Seabird Island Monday
SEABIRD ISLAND - A spokesperson for the Agassiz RCMP detachment says a man has been hospitalized, and another has been taken into custody, after police responded to a report of an assault involving a ...
Mike VandenBosch Dec 17, 2024