VICTORIA - Here's what people are saying about the 2026 British Columbia budget, which delivers a tax-rate increase, a record deficit and public sector cuts. "It's our time to take a pause on some of the things we want to do, to do the things that we n...

VICTORIA - Here are some of the key figures in British Columbia's 2026 budget, delivered by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on Tuesday. 5.6 per cent: The new income tax rate for the lowest tax bracket, for people with taxable earnings of up to $50,363. ...

VICTORIA - Here are some highlights from British Columbia's 2026 budget, which Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says involves "serious work for serious times." It includes a tax increase on the lowest income tax bracket, cuts to public-sector staffing an...

CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation says it is the recipient of a substantial donation from members of the Chilliwack Dogwood Monarch Lions Club, thanks to the weekly bingo game that attracts thousands of players from Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz and Boston Bar. In a statement Tuesday, the foundation say...

VICTORIA - British Columbia's budget is hurting the young, the old and cancer patients alike as government construction undergoes what the government says is a "re-pacing" to address fiscal pressures. There are delays to seven long-term care projects f...

BURNABY - A British Columbia man convicted of killing his girlfriend has been sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for 12 years. Everton Downey, who is now 35 years old, was found guilty of second-degree murder last August in the de...

ABBOTSFORD - A dump truck that crashed on Highway 1 in Abbotsford this past Friday has been deemed unfit to operate on provincial roads until it undergoes a full inspection due to mechanical issues. According to a statement from BC Highway Patrol spokesperson Corporal Michael McLaughlin, police were called to a single-...

CHILLIWACK - Mounties in Chilliwack say multiple businesses in the greater Chilliwack area were impacted by criminal activity this past week. According to a weekly recap compiled by Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener, there were 808 calls for service between Monday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 16, includin...

CHILLIWACK - A 3.25-acre parcel of land once occupied by a day care centre on Keith Wilson Road could become an apartment development. According to the text of a City of Chilliwack planning sign, a rezoning application has been submitted for property at 44490 Keith Wilson Road, which once housed a day care centre. The ...

UPDATE 3:15 P.M. TUESDAY: Chilliwack councillors have approved a demolition contract with Clearview Demolition Ltd. to bulldoze the former Downtown Business Centre at 9240 Young Road and a smaller building at 46010 Princess Avenue, in order to expand downtown parking. There had been a development application previously...

CHILLIWACK - Homicide detectives have identified a 48-year-old Chilliwack man as the victim of Sunday's homicide in Chilliwack to advance their investigation.According to a statement from Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong, Mounties in Chilliwack were called to the 46000 block of Mellar...

CHILLIWACK - When Chilliwack City Council sits down Tuesday (Feb 17) for their regular meeting, one of the items on their agenda will be the consideration of a new five-year management agreement with the Chilliwack Park Society for Chilliwack's Community Forest trail network.City staff is recommending council approve t...

VANCOUVER - Just when it looked like spring was here to stay, old man winter is returning to the Fraser Valley and the South Coast this week. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement, warning of snow Monday from Metro Vancouver to Abbotsford in the Fraser Valley.It says a low pressure system is moving ...

ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford are investigating a reported hit and run collision Sunday morning that left a pedestrian with serious life-threatening injuries.According to a statement from AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker, patrol officers were called to Braun Avenue and Crescent Way at 5:52 a.m. Sunday morning (...

ABBOTSFORD - DriveBC has issued a reminder for eastbound drivers through Abbotsford along Highway 1 this week.A tree-clearing operation is scheduled between the McCallum Road exit (number 90) and Riverside Road. Crews will be clearing a 1.5 km stretch of trees along the roadway.Work will be limited to overnight hours t...

UPDATE #2 - Homicide detectives have identified a 48-year-old Chilliwack man as the victim of Sunday's homicide in Chilliwack to advance their investigation. According to a statement from Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong, Mounties in Chilliwack were called to the 46000 block of Mellar...

CHILLIWACK - Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: Shane VincentAge: 42Height: 5'9" ft Weight: 135lbsHair: Brown. Balding at the top Eyes: HazelWanted: Mischief, Assault Causing Bodily Harm x2, and Breach CSOWarrant in effect: February 10, 202...

MAPLE RIDGE - Mounties in Maple Ridge have located and arrested a suspect they believe is responsible for a rash of catalytic convertor thefts that have happened recently in downtown Maple Ridge. According to a statement from police, Ridge Meadows RCMP's Street Enforcement Unit (SEU) arrested the alleged suspect in pos...

CHILLIWACK - Though it wasn't announced on its social media channels, the City of Chilliwack still has Family Day activities planned this weekend at a number of civic facilities across the city.On its website, the city says there will be complimentary skate admission and free hot chocolate at the Chilliwack Coliseum on...

HOPE - Hope residents can expect to see a lot of military activity in the area next week. The Vancouver-based 39 Canadian Brigade Group will be participating in an exercise named Cougar Ready. It is three days of earthquake preparedness training beginning Friday, February 20.The Brigade Group is made up of Canadian Arm...

ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford residents are likely facing a 4.94 per cent increase in taxes in 2026. City Council confirmed the tax hike earlier this week when it endorsed its 2026-2030 Financial Plan.The tax increase comes in the form of a 4.44 per cent increase in property taxes and a 0.5 per cent infrastructure levy. Acco...

CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack firefighters were called to a vehicle fire on Williams Street northeast of downtown Chilliwack on Friday evening. According to scanner traffic, and a tip from Chilliwack resident Tyler Man, fire crews were called to the 9400 block of Williams Street at about 6:25 p.m. Friday night (Feb. 13). Sca...

UPDATE, 9:05 A.M. SATURDAY: Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener says a woman was transported to hospital in serious condition following a reported collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the Cottonwood mall parking lot on Friday. "I can confirm that we responded to a report of a collision b...

ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford are asking for the public's assistance in their investigation into a pedestrian collision on Wednesday (Feb. 11) at Ross Road and Simpson Road.The collision occurred just after 7 p.m. and sent two pedestrians to hospital, one with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police have...

VANCOUVER - All four lanes of the stal̕əw̓ asəm Bridge will open early Saturday (Feb. 14) morning, marking a major milestone in the Pattullo Bridge replacement project and the permanent closure of the Pattullo Bridge.Project officials say the new crossing will open to traffic at 7 a.m. At the same time, the Pattull...

SURREY - Police in Surrey are warning the public about a high-risk sex offender who will be residing in the community and is believed to pose a "significant" risk to women and children. According to a statement issued Friday morning, Surrey Police Service members are warning the public about Marinus Willemse,...

AGASSIZ - The District of Kent says it will host a free three-hour event this weekend as part of Family Day activities. The district says the event will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre, 6660 Pioneer Avenue. The activities consist of fun games, inflatable...

MISSION - Police in Mission say a 23-year-old Mission man who was allegedly slumped over behind the steering wheel of his Ram 1500 pickup truck has apologized for fleeing from police after Mounties went to check on him this past week. According to a statement from the Mission RCMP detachment, a witness notified police ...