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BREAKING: Highway 1 closed between Sumas Way and No. 3 Road in Abbotsford
UPDATE, 8:25 P.M.: Through a statement issued by the City of Abbotsford, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit has closed Highway 1 between Sumas Way and No. 3 Road in Abbotsford due to groundwat...
Alyssa Conti Dec 11, 2025 Image: DriveBC / Highway 1 through Abbotsford.

Coquihalla Highway reopens north of Hope
CHILLIWACK - DriveBC is reporting the reopening of the Coquihalla Highway north of Hope, restoring a vital transportation link between the B.C. Lower Mainland and the B.C. Interior. The road was close...
Dave Barry Dec 11, 2025

Fraser Health reminds Fraser Valley residents to protect their health with the flu vaccine
CHILLIWACK - Fraser Health is reminding residents to get their flu shots as quickly as possible to protect yourself from illnesses over the holidays. According to the Health Authority, the vaccine can...
Dave Barry Dec 11, 2025

UPDATE: City of Chilliwack declares state of local emergency from atmospheric river
Update 8:30 P.M.: An evacuation alert has been issued for eight properties on Patterson Road due to heavy rain in the area. City staff have hand-delivered notices to all parties. More updates will be ...
Alyssa Conti Dec 11, 2025

More evacuations ordered in Abbotsford however flood impacts expected to be lower than 2021 disaster
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford says an additional 82 properties in Huntingdon Village up to 2 Avenue and Sumas Way are now under an evacuation order as floodwaters from Washington State's Nooksac...
Dave Barry Dec 11, 2025

28-year-old man wanted on multiple arrest warrants: Mission RCMP
MISSION - Mounties in Mission are appealing to the public for help in locating a 28-year-old man who is wanted on multiple arrest warrants.According to a statement from Mission RCMP's media relations ...
Dave Barry Dec 11, 2025

Floodwaters from Nooksack River heading north to Sumas Prairie
CHILLIWACK - Daylight is giving emergency officials a good look at water levels across the Fraser Valley. A close eye is being kept on the potential impact of the Nooksack River flooding in Whatcom Co...
Dave Barry Dec 11, 2025

Hope Airport records heaviest rainfall during atmospheric river event
CHILLIWACK - The atmospheric river that delivered heavy rainfall across the Fraser Valley Wednesday (Dec. 10), soaked stunning rainfall amounts, especially in the eastern sections of the region.Accord...
Alyssa Conti Dec 11, 2025

Highway trouble in eastern Fraser Valley
CHILLIWACK - Several key highways in the Eastern Fraser Valley are impacted by the effects of the atmospheric river that slammed through the region. Eastbound traffic along Highway 1 east of Chilliwac...
Dave Barry Dec 11, 2025

Evacuation Order in place for 371 properties in Abbotsford as flooding worsens
ABBOTSFORD - Parts of Abbotsford are under an Evacuation Order as floodwaters from Washington State's Nooksack River flow north into Sumas Prairie. Late Wednesday (Dec. 10) night, Abbotsford mayor Ros...
Dave Barry Dec 11, 2025