Chilliwack – In his April 6 address to the City on the COVID-19 crisis, Mayor Ken Popove had to cool down, what will be, warm temperatures and the temptation to get outside and use city sports facilities. As a City,…
Chilliwack – In an open letter to parents and media, Rohan Arul-pragasam, the Interim School Superintendent for the Chilliwack School District is hopeful that on line classes will start by Mid-April. Principals and teachers will be reaching out to students…
Victoria/Chilliwack – On Monday April 6, Peter, Dave, and Phil Algra, the Partners with Algra Bros Developments issued a release saying their crews were going back to work. Their statement read in part, that the financial toll on the company…
Abbotsford ( Correctional Service Canada) – On April 2, 2020, George Leslie Arthur Sedgwick, an inmate from Pacific Institution died while in custody of apparent natural causes. At the time of his death, Mr. Sedgwick, 89 years old, had been…
Fraser Valley – A number of communities including the Fraser Valley, are implementing rear door boarding to enhance #SocialDistancing for BC Transit drivers and passengers. Accessible boarding is still available through the front door. Fares will not be collected at…
Fraser Valley – The FVRD Fraser Valley Regional District understand that many people are facing financial difficulties due to COVID-19 and they want to remind all electoral area residents that the FVRD do not charge late fees on unpaid utility…
Fraser Valley/Victoria – Greenhouse operators can now apply for carbon tax relief grants for the 2020 production year, until May 1. Commercial producers in B.C. who grow vegetables, ornamental flowers and plants, forest seedlings and nursery plants are eligible to…
Surrey – The Surrey Community Relief Fund is focused on supporting non-profit organizations that are responding directly to the pandemic by offering supports to the most vulnerable populations in our community. Donations to the Surrey Community Relief Fund can be…
Fraser Valley – FVN AM News Monday April 6, 2020. Day One Applying for Emergency Relief Fund -You Need Income Tax, SIN Info.
Ottawa/Victoria – As of Monday April 6, various benefits will kick in to keep the economy and YOU going. COVID-19’s economic impact is one for the record books. Last week, Chilliwack MLA John Martin and Chilliwack-Kent MLA Laurie Throness released…