Category Archives: Post to Social

Fraser Health warning Chilliwack and Abbotsford residents of threats from heat
CHILLIWACK - Fraser Valley residents are bracing for a hot end to the holiday weekend. While temperatures are forecast to reach the high 20s Celsius, the rising humidity could make it feel as warm as ...
Dave Barry Aug 04, 2024

Liberals borrow 'weird' tactic from Democrats in latest attack on Pierre Poilievre
OTTAWA - The Liberals are labelling federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre "weird" in a new line of attack borrowed from the United States Democrats. Several Liberal MPs, including one cabinet m...
Dave Barry Aug 04, 2024

Off-duty Toronto police officer shot in leg by man wanted on Canada-wide warrant
TORONTO - An off-duty Toronto police officer was shot Saturday night in the leg after he recognized a man wanted for murder. Toronto police say the off-duty officer called for backup and a chase ensue...
Dave Barry Aug 04, 2024

CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of August 4, 2024
CHILLIWACK - Crime Stoppers "MOST WANTED" is a weekly service based on information provided by police investigators who need public assistance in making our communities safer by identifying individual...
Dave Barry Aug 04, 2024

Chilliwack M.P. Strahl calling on groups to seek federal grant to develop senior supports
CHILLIWACK - A local M.P. is calling on organizations to access a government program for funding to develop supports for seniors. Mark Strahl, the Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Hope, is urging l...
Dave Barry Aug 04, 2024

Updated modelling provides encouraging risk assessment for Chilcotin River landslide
VICTORIA - The B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship says new modelling of the landslide across the Chilcotin River has provided an improved understanding of the worst-case scenario ri...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

Chilliwack Fire Department asking residents to follow fire safety tips during B.C. Day weekend
CHILLIWACK - As the B.C. Day long weekend kicks off, the Chilliwack Fire Department is urging residents to take extra precautions to prevent fires amidst a forecast of hot weather. Environment Canada ...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

Abbotsford Agrifair underway
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Agrifair has taken over the Abbotsford Exhibition Park for its annual weekend celebration, aimed at bridging the gap between urban and rural communities. The event promotes...
Dave Barry Aug 03, 2024

Doctor shortage to impact Mission Memorial Hospital Friday night into Saturday
MISSION - Fraser Health says it will implement a temporary service interruption in the emergency department at Mission Memorial Hospital from Friday night (August 2) until Saturday morning due to what...
Mike VandenBosch Aug 02, 2024

Airspace closed around Chilcotin River landslide
WILLIAMS LAKE - Authorities implemented a no-fly zone around the Chilcotin River landslide Friday (Aug. 2). A social media post from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), says a NOTAM has been put in place ...
Dave Barry Aug 02, 2024