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City of Mission projects potential tax increase of 7.5% in 2025 to maintain day-to-day services
MISSION - To maintain community priorities and day-to-day services that residents rely on, the City of Mission anticipates a potential 7.55 per cent property tax increase as part of its 2025 budget. A...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 30, 2024

Abbotsford modernizes Good Neighbour bylaw, includes stricter rules around vacant properties, garbage on private property
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford says it has modernized its Good Neighbour bylaw following the consolidation of two 20-year-old bylaws meant to promote community well-being and comprehensive proble...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 30, 2024

Controlled burns light up the American skies south of Chilliwack, Columbia Valley
CHILLIWACK - Controlled burns in the mountains south of Chilliwack and Columbia Valley on the American side of the border have captured the attention of at least a few onlookers this week. Taryn Dixon...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 30, 2024

Thieves cause over $100,000 in damage to Telus communication lines in Abbotsford area: AbbyPD
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department says criminal acts targeting Telus communication lines throughout the Abbotsford area have caused over $100,000 worth of damage to Telus infrastructure. A...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 29, 2024

G.W. Graham JV QB tosses 4 TDs in 35-14 win over Sardis JV
CHILLIWACK - The G.W. Graham junior varsity Grizzlies didn't have to look far for an outstanding performance against crosstown rival Sardis last week. JV quarterback Ben Fleenor delivered the goods an...
Oct 29, 2024

Police secure missing woman's van, investigate tips of possible sightings
HARRISON - A Langley RCMP spokesperson says police have secured the van of a missing 82-year-old woman as search and rescue crews continue to canvass the area around where her vehicle was located. Acc...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 29, 2024

Chilliwack firefighters tackle suspicious fire at business behind Best Buy
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack firefighters were paged Tuesday morning (Oct. 29) for a suspicious fire at the entrance to a business directly behind Best Buy on Luckakuck Way. The call came in at around 10:1...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 29, 2024

UFV women's soccer signs 4 new recruits, including Chilliwack player
ABBOTSFORD - The UFV Cascades women's soccer program announced the signing of four new recruits, including Chilliwack standout Mckenna Toop, this past Friday (Oct. 25). The UFV Cascades say Toop, Kyla...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 29, 2024

Vehicle veers off highway overpass, prompting police and fire response
CHILLIWACK - A passenger sedan veered off the Yale Road overpass in Chilliwack Tuesday morning (Oct. 29), prompting a response from Chilliwack RCMP and Chilliwack firefighters. Chilliwack firefighters...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 29, 2024

Amid multiple injuries to starters, Ridley Mastin powers Graham to 18-13 Senior Night win
CHILLIWACK - No. 4-ranked Rutland of Kelowna entered Friday's matchup against G.W. Graham coming off a tough loss to W.J. Mouat last week and were looking to get back to their winning ways. But the Gr...
Mike VandenBosch Oct 29, 2024