Category Archives: Post to Social

Chilliwack garage sale on Saturday to benefit widows, orphans in Kenya
CHILLIWACK - A garage sale like no other happens Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 7350 Barrow Road in Greendale west of Chilliwack. The annual garage sale is a fundraiser for Voice of Hope ...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 21, 2023

Four off-road groups in B.C. sign letter opposing Bridal Veil Mountain Resort
CHILLIWACK - Four off-road organizations in British Columbia have published an open letter to media and local government in which they openly oppose the proposed ski area east of Chilliwack known as B...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 21, 2023

Council extends Chilliwack wellness centre, clients can get drugs checked there
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack City Council has agreed to extend the operations of a wellness centre shelter located just west of Young Road near an existing supportive housing building, and about a block fr...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 21, 2023

SD33 parent launches petition to oust trustee, but board chair says online campaign isn't true
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack Board of Education chair Willow Reichelt says an online petition meant to pressure her into resigning from public office is based on lies. But the proponent of the petition fou...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 20, 2023

Popkum Starbucks opening this summer, hiring baristas and supervisors
POPKUM - Move over, Tim Hortons. There's a new coffee shop coming to Popkum in about four months. Starbucks has posted on Indeed that it is hiring barista and shift supervisor positions for the upcomi...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 20, 2023

Fraser Health confirms maternity unit closures of 10 days in May, June at CGH
CHILLIWACK - A Fraser Health spokesperson has confirmed there will be sporadic closures of the maternity ward at Chilliwack General Hospital in May and June for as many as 10 days. Fraser Health Autho...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 20, 2023

Chilliwack City Council urges B.C. govt. to take action on bus strike
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack City Council has directed city staff to join other cities and send a letter to Labour Minister Harry Bains due to the impasse between CUPE 561 and First Transit that has suspen...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 20, 2023

YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Keeping communities safer
The safety of British Columbians is a top priority for our government, and that includes making sure that people feel safe in their own communities. Right now, our province is taking action to tackle ...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 20, 2023

Overtime winner lifts Nanaimo past Chilliwack to push the series to five games
CHILLIWACK - Jeremie Payant scored at 14:55 of overtime to give the Nanaimo Clippers a 5 - 4 victory over the Chiefs in Chilliwack Wednesday (Apr. 20) night.The win keeps the Clippers alive in the bes...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 20, 2023

MP Brad Vis outlines impact of federal strike on public services like passport renewals
CHILLIWACK - Back in the summer of 2022, Chilliwack residents grew accustomed to somewhat long lines at the downtown Service Canada location due to substantial passport backlogs at the time.In respons...
Mike VandenBosch Apr 19, 2023