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After it allowed drug decriminalization, BC govt. bans possession of illegal drugs at spray parks, playgrounds
VICTORIA - Roughly eight months after it ushered in drug decriminalization for certain illegal drugs, the provincial government announced Thursday (Sept. 13) it has received approval from the federal ...
Sep 14, 2023
AbbyPD arrests woman after she allegedly tailgates and points imitation BB gun at motorist
ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department is investigating a reported road rage incident in which a female driver allegedly pointed a gun at fellow motorists Wednesday night on Highway 1. In a soc...
Sep 14, 2023
Police gather evidence at mobile home park on Chilliwack Lake Road following double homicide
**UPDATE Friday at 9:45 a.m.: IHIT has identified the victims of Wednesday's shooting on Chilliwack Lake Road as 58-year old John Kavaloff and 67-year old Valerie Smith of Chilliwack, in hopes of adva...
Sep 14, 2023
YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Child care savings expanded to more families across B.C.
September can be an expensive time for families. Sending kids back to school can mean new clothes, school supplies, and fees and equipment for sports and other activities. On top of that, child care f...
Sep 14, 2023
New bladder scanner in use at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, will improve patient care
ABBOTSFORD - The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation announced Tuesday that a new bladder scanner will be coming to Abbotsford Regional Hospital thanks to a generous donation from an Abbotsford bike ...
Sep 14, 2023
Chilliwack Fire dispatched Wednesday night for reported fire at homeless camp near church
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Fire Department was dispatched to 45497 Yale Road, the Free Reformed Church, Wednesday night (Sept. 13) for the report of a homeless camp fire. According to scanner traffic...
Sep 14, 2023
City of Chilliwack upgrades lighting at Exhibition Field (Stadium) at a cost of $304,000
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack says it has upgraded the field lighting at Exhibition Field, also known as Exhibition Stadium, to LED lighting, providing reduced energy consumption, more balanced ...
Sep 13, 2023
SD33 to use SafeArrival absence reporting system; parents asked to not call or email school offices
CHILLIWACK - An automated text message sent to parents and guardians of SD33 students this past Monday, September 11 was not a glitch or a scam. Instead, it's part of a new, more efficient absence-rep...
Sep 13, 2023
Head-on collision in Abbotsford hospitalizes male and female with life-threatening injuries
ABBOTSFORD - A head-on collision involving two vehicles in Abbotsford Tuesday night has sent a male and female to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. According to a statement from Abbots...
Sep 13, 2023
Highway 1 to be diverted overnight in Langley over the next 2 weeks
LANGLEY - The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising motorists of overnight traffic diversions on Highway 1 between 216 and 232 Street over the next weeks, as part of the province's...
Sep 13, 2023