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B.C. NDP government to fund daytime wellness shelter in Chilliwack for homeless people; MLA Coulter faults B.C. Liberals for prior cuts for homeless
CHILLIWACK - The B.C. NDP government announced Monday (Aug. 22) that it will provide over $600,000 in funding for a daytime wellness centre in Chilliwack to provide refuge for homeless people as well ...
Aug 24, 2022
Homeless encampment at Chilliwack Secondary concerns downtown advocate who fears next daytime shelter will end up downtown again
CHILLIWACK - When a homeless encampment cropped up over the weekend at Chilliwack Secondary School, downtown resident Tina McNeill monitored it like a hawk. Within minutes, McNeill was on the phone wi...
Aug 24, 2022
YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Farmers deserve our support
It was great to be back at the PNE this week to do the 4-H auction after a two-year absence. As a 4-H member in my youth, I was there on the fairgrounds showing my steers when my dad was the auctionee...
Aug 24, 2022
Sasha the Samoyed: An incredible transformation of a dog with the help of his community
ABBOTSFORD - It's hard to believe that Sasha the Samoyed was found almost a month ago in devastating shape. He was unable to walk, had matted fur, and open wounds that smelled like they were festering...
Aug 24, 2022
'Rabbits can make phenomenal pets, but they are rather specialized' Bunny boom across B.C.
CHILLIWACK - BC SPCA locations across the province are caring for more rabbits than they're used to and want people to know that rabbits shouldn't be considered as an "easy" alternative to pet ownersh...
Aug 23, 2022
Chilliwack RCMP seek identity of suspicious male in Promontory who had an inappropriate interaction with an underage youth
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a male following a suspicious interaction between the man and an underage youth in Promontory last week. Chilli...
Aug 23, 2022
Acute nursing shortage reduces Chilliwack General Hospital operating rooms to just two a day
CHILLIWACK - An acute nursing shortage at Chilliwack General Hospital is having an adverse impact on the ability of doctors to perform surgeries and could continue for months if not addressed by Frase...
Aug 23, 2022
Realtor, father of 3 to seek seat on Chilliwack school board this fall
CHILLIWACK - Elliott Friesen has a vested interest in seeing his kids in the Chilliwack public school system thrive and prosper. Friesen, a realtor who has lived in Chilliwack for many years and has a...
Aug 23, 2022
'Next year is going to be wild': Abbotsford bridal shop preparing for a busy 2023
ABBOTSFORD - Brides in B.C. are finally saying yes to the dress after years of pandemic pandemonium. One Abbotsford bridal boutique owner said there has definitely been an uptick for bridal appointmen...
Aug 23, 2022
Maze-goers will enjoy T. rex and a chicken design at this year's Chilliwack Corn Maze
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Corn Maze at Greendale Acres isn't short of education and fun this year, as it teamed up with Science World for this year's design-the prehistoric dinosaur and a chicken. O...
Aug 22, 2022