Category Archives: Post to Social

Chilliwack Fire's newest brigade chief gets rewarded for hard work and demonstrated leadership
CHILLIWACK - Grant Van Egdom's ascension through the ranks of the Rosedale Fire Hall didn't happen overnight. But over the past decade, Van Egdom proved himself time and time again upon joining Hall 2...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 20, 2024

Westbow to host free outdoor movie nights this summer, open to the public, in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The developer behind the new Cedarbrook development not far from the base of Chilliwack Mountain will host a series of free outdoor movie nights starting next week. According to a Faceboo...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 20, 2024

B.C. government says Othello Tunnels east of Hope will partially reopen this summer
HOPE - The B.C. government says a portion of the Coquihalla Canyon Park, including the first two Othello Tunnels, will partially reopen in mid-July. According to a statement Thursday (June 20) from th...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 20, 2024

Cottonwood Cinemas in Chilliwack to offer a choice of 5 free movies on Canada Day
CHILLIWACK - There aren't many freebies out there these days, but one local movie theatre in Chilliwack is bucking the trend.Cottonwood 4 Cinemas, located at 45380 Luckakuck Way in Chilliwack, will of...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 20, 2024

Chilliwack event to feature art, food and culture with local artist and podcast host Friday evening
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack residents are invited to take part in a transformative evening that connects art, culture and conversation on National Indigenous Peoples Day over food and drinks in Chilliwack...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 20, 2024

Jewish leaders concerned after Chilliwack trustee wears a keffiyeh to school board meeting
CHILLIWACK - Roughly two months after an incident at Imagine High prompted an apology from the SD33 superintendent over biased content around the Israel-Palestine conflict, a human rights organization...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 20, 2024

IIO clears Abbotsford Police Dept. after man dies at his home
ABBOTSFORD - After reviewing phone records, police reports and medical files, the civilian watchdog agency tasked with investigating police incidents involving serious harm or death in B.C. has cleare...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 20, 2024

Chilliwack rescue crews activated Thursday to retrieve hikers north of Chilliwack Lake Rd.
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Search and Rescue personnel were activated Thursday morning after two hikers reportedly required assistance between Greendrop Lake and Flora Lake in the rugged backcountry nort...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 20, 2024

Update: Cause of Chilliwack mill fire under investigation
**Update Monday morning at 9 a.m.: Chilliwack Fire Department personnel say 35 firefighters from Halls 1, 4, and 6 responded to a mill fire in the 6500 block of Lickman Road. Heavy smoke was visible e...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 19, 2024

Chilliwack RCMP investigating motorcycle collision that claimed the life of a 49-year-old
CHILLIWACK - Mounties in Chilliwack say they are investigating a fatal collision that took the life of a 49-year-old motorcyclist last week. According to a news release from Chilliwack RCMP spokespers...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 19, 2024