Fraser Valley – Chilliwack SAR Search and Rescue as well as the national organization for SAR (SARVAC) in conjunction with Adventuresmart has created an app that can be used to create a trip plan prior to heading outdoors for recreation…
Fraser Valley – Early Friday morning, another round of snow dust gently fell on the Valley. That will be followed by strong winds pushed by the continued Arctic Outflow warning. Extremely strong outflow winds will develop over the north coast…
Fraser Valley/Victoria – The BC Coroners Service’s 2018 Data Release for illicit Drug Overdose Deaths in British Columbia has stated that in 2018, 1,489 people died by overdose due to a poisoned, unregulated drug supply. Fentanyl was detected (alone or…
Chilliwack – Chilliwack City Council’s Tuesday meeting was the usual fare. Zoning rules, checking by laws etc etc. At the end of the evening session, the bombshell. During the standard Council updates and reports, Councilor Sue Attrill, in a nonchalant…
Langley – Whether you are painting or playing with parachutes, in the gym, or having a swim, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Family Day as the Township of Langley holds a number of events throughout the community. A…
Vancouver – Beginning April 1, people with Parkinson’s disease whose symptoms can no longer be controlled with medication will have improved access to deep brain stimulation (DBS). “We are taking action to expand access to deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s…
Abbotsford – Jim Iker the Chair of Pacific Blue Cross Health Foundation Board was on hand to present Liz Harris, Executive Director of the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation & Mary Anna Ennis from the START Team with a cheque…
Fraser Valley – With the arctic outflow stuck in the Valley for the rest of the week, housing the homeless and keeping them relatively safe and warm is a priority. It is sad to read some hurtful posts on social…
Surrey – The City of Surrey received $20,000 from the Port Kells Community Association (PKCA) during a cheque presentation as part of the association’s Annual General Meeting held January 31. The funds support a $40,000 wildlife viewing platform project, which…
Ottawa – Two federal agencies, the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement, are providing the funding for four years to support the training of paramedics across Canada. The funding is to support patients living with…