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B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer. A statement from the Forests Ministry says rece...
Dave Barry Jun 23, 2023

More ferries being added over summer in B.C. waters
VANCOUVER - B-C Ferries is putting five more vessels into service on key South Coast routes to provide more than 47-hundred additional sailings between now and Labour Day.But its president warns that ...
Jun 23, 2023

Canadians gather to recognize a grim anniversary
VANCOUVER - It's been 38 years since two bombs were placed on separate flights in Vancouver setting off what would become Canada's worst act of terrorism.Air India flight 1-82 blew up hours later off ...
Jun 23, 2023

Chilliwack Chiefs, 89.5 JR Country announce new broadcast deal
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Chiefs have reached a new deal that will see 89.5 JR Country in Chilliwack continue to broadcast several feature games during the upcoming 2023-24 season. "We are thrilled ...
Dave Barry Jun 22, 2023

Third Avenue home in Chilliwack deteriorated into a drug house after being sold in 2021
CHILLIWACK - Before it devolved into a drug house and a dilapidated eyesore, the residence of 46196 Third Avenue in Chilliwack had seen better days. As in two years ago in 2021, when former owner Cara...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 22, 2023

Chilliwack Fire responds to Vedder Elementary after 12 students report burning eye pain
**UPDATE at 12:37 p.m.: Fraser Valley Today has obtained an email from SD33 Superintendent Rohan Arul-pragasam saying early indications are that someone may have sprayed bear spray in the backstop pla...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 22, 2023

Chilliwack man arrested by Delta Police for break and enter, had just been released days prior
DELTA - A Chilliwack man's crime spree in Delta didn't go exactly the way he planned things. On Tuesday, June 20, at approximately 8:35 p.m., the Delta Police Department responded to a break and enter...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 22, 2023

YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Tackling systemic racism in public services
Everyone deserves to feel welcome and safe everywhere in B.C., and to have equal access to public services. But we know that this is not always the case for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour. Tha...
Jun 22, 2023

Campfire ban lifted for parts of BC, but ban still in effect for Chilliwack itself
CHILLIWACK - Several days of rain and cooler temperatures have prompted provincial fire authorities to permit campfires within parts of British Columbia. However, don't get your hopes up for lighting ...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 21, 2023

Chilliwack Salvation Army Food Bank welcomes food drive this Saturday as supplies dwindle
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Salvation Army Community Food Bank could run out of food this summer as it strives to help Chilliwack families, low-income parents, single-parent households, refugees, and ...
Mike VandenBosch Jun 21, 2023