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Mayor Popove calls new B.C. law banning public hearings on certain developments a 'disservice' to Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack announced Wednesday (Feb. 7) that it is prohibited from holding public hearings on residential development rezoning applications that align with its Official Commun...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 07, 2024

Telus to oversee management, account billing for longtime Chilliwack company
CHILLIWACK - In a significant move that could impact multiple Chilliwack residents and businesses, the owner of a longtime Chilliwack security monitoring firm says Telus has been assigned to the manag...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 07, 2024

Chilliwack pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by a car over the weekend near Cottonwood mall
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack man remains hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle over the weekend at the corner of Luckakuck Way and Topaz Drive, near the Cottonwood Centre mall. According to a news...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 07, 2024

YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Housing affordability continues to worsen throughout Fraser Valley
It is more expensive than ever to rent or buy a home in our province. No matter where you live in B.C., the worsening housing crisis is a daily reality.Renters worry about rising costs as vacancy rate...
Feb 07, 2024

Island 22 homeless camp nearly demolished, but some trailers have popped up elsewhere
CHILLIWACK - Once an eviction notice of Thursday, January 31 arrived, trailers inside the Island 22 homeless encampment at 45645 Cartmell Road in Chilliwack were no longer tolerated. Roughly a week af...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 07, 2024

UFV breaks ground on new student housing building in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD - With upbeat enthusiasm and eager anticipation for what lies ahead, UFV administration, student leadership and contracting partners gathered Tuesday (Feb. 6) to ceremoniously break ground ...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 07, 2024

UFV signs Chilliwack standout Miah Schuurman from Unity Christian
ABBOTSFORD - Miah Schuurman made a name for herself as a three-year starter at Unity Christian, propelling the Flames to two straight postseason appearances and being named Most Outstanding Defensive ...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 06, 2024

After city buys 3 parcels of land and clears them, Victoria Avenue parking lot opens in downtown Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Following the purchase of three parcels of land and the demolition of structures on those specific properties, coupled with months of construction activity, the City of Chilliwack says a ...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 06, 2024

Mission RCMP credit witness for alerting police to impaired driver who could have killed someone
MISSION - Mounties in Mission are expressing thanks to an alert witness whose actions may have prevented a deadly accident by a reckless, irresponsible motorist east of Mission last month. Mission RCM...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 06, 2024

Chilliwack real estate sales rebound to start 2024 as single-family home prices remain almost unchanged
CHILLIWACK - Real estate sales transactions through the Multiple Listing Service of the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board were much higher than expected in January to kick off the new year. Th...
Mike VandenBosch Feb 06, 2024