Category Archives: Post to Social

AbbyPD's traffic unit targets street racers, speed demons in 'Project Joyride'
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department has a reputation for prioritizing road safety throughout the community as evidenced by by the work of its Traffic Enforcement Unit. Constable Art Stele, s...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 03, 2024

BC Hydro expands EV fast-charging site in Boston Bar
BOSTON BAR - Motorists with electric vehicles don't have to necessarily fret if they need a power boost driving through the Fraser Canyon north of Hope. BC Hydro has expanded the number of electric ve...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 03, 2024

Hope resident recognized for extraordinary courage, acts of service during 2021 floods
HOPE - Hope resident Johannes Mulder is one of 21 people throughout British Columbia who have been recognized with the Medal of Good Citizenship for their extraordinary contributions to community life...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 03, 2024

Woman convicted of murdering her young daughter dies in custody at Abbotsford prison
ABBOTSFORD - A woman who was convicted of smothering her young daughter has died in custody at a prison in Abbotsford. Correctional Service Canada announced Wednesday (Jan. 3) that Lisa Batstone, an i...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 03, 2024

Kelowna advocate looking to cancel upcoming political event at Evergreen Hall in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - A Kelowna advocate is applying pressure upon elected officials in Chilliwack ahead of an upcoming forum scheduled to happen later this month at Evergreen Hall, a municipal building owned ...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 03, 2024

Chilliwack Chiefs sign USHL product Tucker Shedd
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Chiefs have signed 19-year-old U.S. Hockey League product Tucker Shedd, a defenceman who played over 100 games in the USHL and had stints with the Omaha Lancers and Waterlo...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 03, 2024

YOUR PERSPECTIVE: New Year, new NDP?
The start of a new year brings with it a vast array of emotions. For some, welcoming 2024 comes with hope and anticipation, for others maybe some dread or anxiety. Whatever your feelings on the new ye...
Jan 03, 2024

Abbotsford PD impounds over a dozen vehicles for DUI over New Year's long weekend
ABBOTSFORD - Over a dozen vehicles were impounded by the Abbotsford Police Department over the New Year's long weekend as police cracked down on impaired drivers who had too much to drink. According t...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 03, 2024

Teenager hit by car in downtown Chilliwack has a long road to recovery
CHILLIWACK - A teenager who was accidentally hit by a car in downtown Chilliwack and later airlifted to hospital this past week has a long road to recovery. Chilliwack Fire Department personnel and B....
Mike VandenBosch Jan 02, 2024

Man serving 6-year prison sentence for gun-related offences dies at Abbotsford prison
ABBOTSFORD - Correctional Service Canada says a man who was serving a 6-year prison term for gun-related offences has died at an Abbotsford prison. On Thursday, December 28, inmate Mike Andrew Arcand ...
Mike VandenBosch Jan 02, 2024