Victoria – Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, issued the following statement regarding World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10, 2018: “Today marks World Mental Health Day — an opportunity for people around the globe to shed light on…
Fraser Valley – The timing was not lost on us at FVN. On the heels of Thanksgiving, and the latest announcement that pre-1974 survivors who were incarcerated at the notorious Woodlands Institute in New Westminster (which was Provincially operated) would…
Fraser Valley – An increasing number of Fraser Valley residents are finding themselves caring for a family member. The reason? Dementia, the medical term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. “The physical and…
Chilliwack – In less than a year, Chilliwack residents on the City’s curbside collection program will be able to recycle glass packaging curbside instead of driving it to the nearest recycling or bottle depot. Council has approved the separate collection…
Langley – The Township of Langley is working hard to reduce waste and provide collection services for household items such as paper, glass, plastic containers, food scraps, and yard trimmings. There are also opportunities to donate unwanted household items that…
Abbotsford – Abbotsford Police and the Purple Lights organizers are gearing up for the 2018 Abbotsford Purple Lights Campaign. The slogan this year is “Shine More Light” The committee is already looking to bring more awareness that previous years….
Fraser Valley – The following write-up was originally posted By Chilliwack Search and Rescue in September 2015, but after seeing the first snow on the Coquihalla and the Okanagan Connector, this would be a good fresher. Chilliwack is lucky to…
Fraser Valley/Victoria- A recent increase of owl patients at the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) on Vancouver Island showcases how dangerous this time of year can be for nocturnal wildlife. This is a very risky time for…
Fraser Valley/Victoria – In the Fraser Valley alone in August of 2018, there have been 27 overdose deaths, most of which caused by the opioid crisis and two thirds of those people died alone. The majority of the deaths range…
Surrey – Surrey RCMP is hoping to fill a few more stomachs this coming long weekend by launching a Thanksgiving themed “Pack the Police Car” event in support of local food banks. Between October 2nd and October 4th, the Surrey…