Category Archives: Post to Social

Federal government erects roadblocks, locked gate to stop further destruction of sensitive fish habitat at Gill Bar
CHILLIWACK - The days of reckless revelers and partying at the end of Gill Road and impacting the surrounding area, not to mention motorbikes and quad activities, appear to be numbered, at least for t...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 28, 2022

Federal government announces $10 million funding boost to build 18 units of affordable housing for victims of gender-based violence, families in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Eighteen units of safe, affordable housing for vulnerable women and their families are coming to Sardis. The federal government announced Thursday that it will invest $10 million to creat...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 28, 2022

YOUR PERSPECTIVE: B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation is an important development for the Fraser Valley
Here in the Fraser Valley, we will not soon forget the devastating impacts of the flood last November - causing widespread damage and uncertainty in our region and in many parts of our Province. On to...
Jul 28, 2022

Despite delayed start, Chilliwack farmer optimistic about corn season
CHILLIWACK - That first tender crunch of Chilliwack corn can signify the dog days of summer, but residents in the Fraser Valley have had to wait until the end of July this year.Brett Sparkes of Sparke...
Dave Barry Jul 27, 2022

Fraser Valley air pollution alert to last all week
CHILLIWACK - Not only is it an unpleasant time to be outside during this week's summer heat wave, but so is the air quality.Metro Vancouver Regional District has extended its Air Quality Advisory for ...
Jul 27, 2022

Chilliwack teacher suspended for inappropriate actions, communication with high school students
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack School District teacher has been reprimanded by a provincial disciplinary agency after he was found to have violated professional standards by touching and kissing a Grade 11...
Dave Barry Jul 27, 2022

City of Chilliwack announces new multi-use game areas at Watson Glen, Landing park facilities
CHILLIWACK - Glimmering new multi-use game areas have been installed at two parks in Chilliwack, giving youth and families alike a freshly painted, newly surfaced facility on which to play basketball ...
Dave Barry Jul 27, 2022

Lockdown ends at Mountain Institution prison, contraband seized
AGASSIZ - A lockdown procedure that required an exceptional search at Mountain Institution over the weekend has ended, resulting in the seizure of contraband and other items. The Correctional Service ...
Mike VandenBosch Jul 27, 2022

Chilliwack school board trustee calls out majority for excessive political activism, neglect of student achievement
CHILLIWACK - A Chilliwack school board trustee announced his candidacy for the fall election with a bang on Sunday, calling out the current board majority for its focus on what he calls political acti...
Dave Barry Jul 26, 2022

Air Quality Alert for Chilliwack region
CHILLIWACK - Parts of the Fraser Valley, including Chilliwack, are under an Air Quality Advisory, issued by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD).High concentrations of ground-level ozone have be...
Dave Barry Jul 26, 2022