Fraser Valley – A University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) professor has received $1,145,460 from the Canadian Space Agency to investigate how astronauts experience long-term missions on the International Space Station (ISS). Over six years, (through 2031), Dr. Jelena Brcic and her national research team will work with astronauts to understand how they manage stress […]
Chilliwack – The Chilliwack Chiefs announce the addition of forward Boris Borin, a 2008-born playmaker from the AKM-Junior Tula Region program (MHL). Last season, Borin appeared in 35 games, tallying 7 goals and 17 assists for 24 points. “Boris is a pure playmaker with elite vision and skating ability, while also possessing a heavy shot. […]
Abbotsford (Dr. Lakhbir K. Jassal) Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation announce the return of its signature fundraiser — the Fraser Valley Grand Gala, presented by Snowcrest Foods. The event will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre in Abbotsford. As the Foundation marks its 25th anniversary, this milestone […]
Victoria (ICBC Release) – Drivers in British Columbia will continue to benefit from affordable and stable auto insurance costs with no increase to basic rates through to spring 2027, marking seven consecutive years without an increase. “Keeping basic insurance rates low and stable is part of our government’s commitment to affordability and helping people manage […]
Chilliwack – The Chilliwack Chiefs announce the signing of 2006-born forward AJ Schaaf. Schaaf brings an impressive combination of size and skill to the Chiefs’ lineup. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 212 pounds, he skates extremely well for his size and possesses a heavy shot. His versatility allows him to contribute in all situations, making him […]
Chilliwack – Chilliwack SAR – OCTOBER 27 UPDATE – Chilliwack and Pemberton Search and Rescue are the top two finalists for the Land Rover defender Service Award. The Winner unveiled November 15 in California. Our deserving neighbour at @pembertonsearchandrescue is the other top-two finalist! So, whoever wins, the Land Rover and cash are coming home […]
Cultus Lake/Calgary – On Friday October 25, Alpine Canada Alpin released the roster for the 2025-2026 Canadian National Ski Team. Once again, Cultus Lake’s Reece Howden made the Ski Cross Team. Back in the Spring, Reece won Canadian Male Ski Cross Athlete of the Year. He won the same accolade from FIS. Ski Cross season […]
Fraser Valley – MSOC: Szymanski, Brazinha, De Souza, and Mailand earn conference All-Star recognition The UFV Cascades men’s soccer team capped off a fantastic regular season with a historic showing in the Canada West All-Star and All-Rookie selections. The Cascades earned three First-Team All-Star selections, one Second-team All-Star selection, and one All-Rookie Team selection. That […]
People in Fraser Valley will benefit from enhanced imaging and faster scanning with new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. The current MRI department is undergoing a $4.95 million upgrade. During construction, a mobile MRI will remain on site to ensure patients have uninterrupted access to MRI services for […]
Chilliwack — Women are often underrepresented in trades careers, but change is on its way. For the first time, the University of the Fraser Valley’s Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing class boasts a nearly equal gender split, representing part of a larger shift happening across Canada. Thanks to a concentrated push for recruitment at the […]
