CHILLIWACK -Three people have been taken to hospital after a motor vehicle incident on Yale Road Sunday (Aug. 2). The Chilliwack Fire Department, along with roughly four RCMP vehicles and three ambulances, were paged out to the crash in the intersection of Yale Road and Kerr Avenue at around 10:55 a.m. (Image Credit: W...

ABBOTSFORD - An irrigation industry group is asking officials to get better water-efficiency methods as Abbotsford-Mission enters Stage 2 water restrictions in response to rising demand.Both municipalities implemented new restrictions on July 31 as outdoor watering in the summer, primarily in lawns, created a "sig...

CHILLIWACK - Residents are invited to step into the living past as it roars into present skies at this year's Chilliwack Flight Fest.Alberta-based Yellow Thunder will be on-site with their historic North American Harvard aircraft for exclusive public passenger rides."Yellow Thunder offers community members a rare ...

CHILLIWACK - Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park had been closed for a time after a small landslide Saturday afternoon (Aug. 1). Scanner traffic reported the incident at around 4:45 p.m. Popkum Fire Rescue responded, with two ambulances, RCMP and Kent Harrison Search and Rescue paged out to the scene. BCEHS says paramedi...

CHILLIWACK - Here are two people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers. Name: Joseph Jones Age: 43 Height: 5'9" ft Weight: 170lbs Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Wanted: Theft $5000 or Under Warrant in effect: July 27, 2026 Parole Jurisdiction: Chilliwack Name: Jenni...

ABBOTSFORD - Police in Abbotsford are asking for the public's help in finding a 61-year-old who was reported missing Friday, July 31.AbbyPD says Soon Sim Macadam was last seen that day at around 11 a.m. in the area of Mt. Lehman Road and Downes Road, and reportedly left with her dog to go paddle boarding at an unknown ...

CHILLIWACK - Firefighters in Chilliwack responded to a small tree fire near an empty parking lot before it could spread to the surrounding brush. Scanner traffic says at around 11:10 a.m. Saturday, August 1, three fire engines and three RCMP vehicles responded to the scene of a tree on fire by the Tim Hortons at Airpor...

CHILLIWACK - A well-loved food truck is taking awards right off the bone with another set of trophies from this year's Chilliwack Ribfest.Guerilla Q Catering owner and operator James Moran has taken home Best Ribs and his fourth People's Choice award in a row at the local Ribfest from July 24 to 26. (Image Credit: (Deb...

YALE - An evacuation order has been issued for 40 properties in Electoral Areas A and B near Yale due to ongoing wildfire risk from the Brunswick Creek Complex. As of Saturday, August 1, at 9 a.m., the Fraser Valley Regional District is urging residents in one property in the area of Alexandra Lodge to Alexandra Bridge...

MISSION - The union representing hundreds of public service workers in Mission has applied for mediation with the BC Labour Relations Board after months of negotiation with the City."CUPE 1267 applied for mediation because the local believes it's the best opportunity to continue negotiations, reach a fair collecti...

MISSION - The Mission Fire Rescue Service reports that one person and "multiple pets" have passed in an early-morning fire on Friday, July 31. Crews were called to Third Avenue, west of Murray Street, at 5:27 a.m., where they found heavy fire from behind the property and black smoke pushing out the front door...

HOPE - Crews in Hope have gone out of their way to put out a burning RV along Highway 5 on Thursday (July 30).Hope Fire Department says seven members and three apparatus attended the incident, which took place during the evening in the 22000 block of the highway.The RV was reportedly vacant and used for storage. There ...

CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is inviting residents to bounce on its first-ever in-ground trampoline at Fairfield Park. The trampoline has been embedded into the park playground's new rubberized surface - a space that used to consist of wood chips. The City says it provides a safer, more durable, and more accessi...

COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY - Drivers on the Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt may need to prepare for "significant" delays over the B.C. Day weekend. Drainage work is underway on Highway 5 between Exit 250 and Exit 256, and lane closures are set to be in place in the area due to construction hazards. The B.C. Minis...

SURREY - B.C.'s police watchdog is now investigating after a man who ran away from police was fatally struck in Surrey on Thursday night, July 30.Shortly after 11 p.m., Surrey Police officers pulled over a westbound vehicle in the 15600 block of 56 Avenue, or "Highway 10", and spoke to the driver.The driver, ...

ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Canucks didn't have to look too far to update their coaching staff as the team gears up for another season on the ice.In an announcement today (July 31), Canucks General Manager Richard Seeley welcomed new Assistant Coach Mark O'Leary and Chilliwack-born Lucas Bourdon as video coach.Bourdon ...

HOPE - Mounties are inviting residents to learn more about the Hope detachment at their inaugural annual Open House.Participants can expect to meet local RCMP officers, tour the cell block and hear about the specialized units and emergency services supporting the Hope community."We are excited to welcome the commu...

COQUITLAM - A man is now in custody following a firearms investigation in the Lower Mainland this summer.CFSEU-BC's Illegal Firearm Enforcement Team began investigating a Coquitlam man in June in relation to multiple gun charges.On July 16, CFSEU-BC officers arrested 35-year-old Saadiq Azimali Daya without incident fol...

LANGLEY - Homicide investigators are now seeking more information after an assault led to the death of a Langley senior in hospital in early July. Police say 75-year-old Larry Greig was found with serious injuries near Park Avenue and Douglas Crescent at around 9:48 p.m. on Canada Day, when he was taken to hospital in ...

Sixty-four new affordable homes are now available for individuals and families with low incomes in Chilliwack, including Indigenous people and Elders. Cedar Lá:lém is a six-storey residential building at 45835 Spadina Avenue. It offers one and two bedroom homes. The building includes five accessible homes...

CHILLIWACK - A City of Chilliwack plan to upgrade drinking water and sanitary sewer infrastructure has received $7 million in federal funding through the federal Build Communities Strong Fund.Last summer city council instructed staff to apply for the funding to support drinking water infrastructure and sanitary sewer i...

CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is reminding parents that children must meet age requirements and follow safety rules before riding e-scooters, e-bikes and e-dirt bikes. While a licence is not required to operate an e-scooter, riders are expected to follow regulations that are in place for safety. "E-scooters ...

ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford will receive $7 million in federal infrastructure funding to advance the second phase of improvements to Fraser Highway. The work is expected to reduce congestion while improving safety. The funding is coming from the Build Communities Strong Fund and will result in upgrades between ...

CHILLIWACK - Fraser Valley residents planning to travel into the B.C. Interior over the BC Day long weekend are being urged to check road conditions before leaving as wildfires continue to affect major highway routes.There are 129 active wildfires in British Columbia, with open fire prohibitions in effect throughout mu...

FORT LANGLEY - Historical re-enactments, demonstrations and interactive activities are promised at Fort Langley National Historic Site during Brigade Days over the BC Day long weekend.The annual two-day event takes place Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2. It features actors in period costumes, tours of the fort and d...

CHILLIWACK - Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and Molson Coors have opened a new research and development hop yard in Chilliwack. The yard will support B.C.'s hop industry while creating hands-on learning opportunities for students.The yard is located adjacent to the Molson Coors' Fraser Valley Brewery. It will be...

CHILLIWACK - A coordinated response involving Chilliwack RCMP, specialized police units and a passerby led to the rescue of a man trapped in the swift-moving waters of the Fraser River earlier this week near Chilliwack.Police received a report at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday (July 28), of a man calling for help in the river...

ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford police have been busy dealing with violations along roads in the city, issuing 58 violation tickets over the last 24 hours.Police say one of the worst offenders was a 36-year-old driver who was spotted in a 50 kmh zone doing 110 kmh while crossing into an oncoming lane to pass an unmarked police...