Fraser Valley – Timing is everything… Wildfires are a source of air pollution particularly relevant in BC. In 2017/2018 the wildfire seasons in BC were considered record-setting. And this past week, smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. caused major…
Chilliwack – Chilliwack Fire Chief Ian Josephson will ask council at their Tuesday September 15 meeting, to cancel the fall open air burning season. In his argument, which is part of the agenda (Page 43 on this link), he states:…
Chilliwack – Whether they have died of Coronavirus or another unrelated cause, many of us haven’t been able to gather to mourn the loss of our loved ones. The Chilliwack Hospice Society invite you to join them for an Illumination…
Chilliwack – The next Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting for Chilliwack is October 1 at 7:00 PM and will be done by a web conference. All past attendees will receive an invitation to join. The keynote speaker will be Monita…
Chilliwack – Generation Health is a FREE 10-week healthy lifestyle program for children and their families. The Chilliwack YMCA will be meeting (with safe social distancing protocols in place) once a week as of October 2020 at YMCA Chilliwack. This program covers various topics…
Chilliwack – In 2015, the Ann Davis Transition Society announced the opening of Ann’s Treasures and Thrift Store located at 46230 Yale Road in Chilliwack. In February of this year, they announced the re-opening after renovations. Then COVID-19 hit and…
Vancouver – BC School Sports, the governing organization for school sports in the province, has mandated a BC Children’s Hospital-based concussion education training module for its members who work with young athletes. Now those who supervise secondary school sports will…
Vancouver – The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), in partnership with regional health authorities and Lifeguard Digital Health, has updated Lifeguard App to include a number of new life-saving features designed to save the lives of those who might die from…
Fraser Valley – As you could expect, Fraser Valley School Districts are monitoring air quality. The smoke will dissipate this week, but today may be tricky. With a 30% chance of showers later in the day and the winds shifting,…
Chilliwack – Last year, Tim Hortons® restaurant owners and guests across the country raised a record $9.8 million to support local charities through their annual Smile Cookie campaign. Back again for its 24th year, Tim Hortons Smile Cookie week will…