Vancouver (with files from Castanet) – The Conservative Party of British Columbia has formally launched the Leadership Race, with May 30, 2026, as the announcement date for the new leader. NOTE – The Fraser Valley Connection as of January 17, Insiders and media are still waiting on Langley-Abbotsford MLA Harman Bhangu to declare his candidacy. […]
Fraser Valley – It’s the annual pilgrimage to either Chilliwack’s Heritage Park or Abbotsford’s Tradex. EXPOsure Events Ltd are once again counting down the days! Two weekends, two locations, endless creativity. Explore the Chilliwack Expo Jan 16 – 18 at Chilliwack Heritage Park and the Fraser Valley Expo Jan 30 – Feb 1 at Abbotsford […]
Abbotsford – ( Abbotsford Canucks) – Abbotsford Canucks General Manager, Ryan Johnson, announced January 16 that the club has signed defenceman Christian Felton to a professional try-out agreement. Felton, 25, returns to the Canucks for a second stint, after spending the majority of his first professional season with Abbotsford in 2024-25, skating in 13 regular […]
Abbotsford (Abbotford Canucks) – The American Hockey League announced that Abbotsford Canucks defenceman Kirill Kudryavtsev has been selected to represent the Pacific Division as a member of its 2026 AHL All-Star Classic roster, presented by BMO. Kudryavtsev is set to become the fourth player and second defenceman in franchise history to participate in an AHL […]
Victoria ( with files fro Canadian Press) – The British Columbia government has settled a class-action lawsuit for up to $60 million over the use of solitary confinement in provincial correctional facilities over a period of 20 years. Provincial institutions in the Fraser Valley include Ford Mountain and Alouette in Maple Ridge. The B.C. Supreme […]
Vancouver (Ambulance Paramedics of BC – CUPE Local 873) – JANUARY 25, 2026 UPDATE – In a January 15, 2026 posting to social media, the Ambulance Paramedics of BC – CUPE Local 873 have asked that contract negotiations resume to avert any threat of possible strike action. From Facebook: We need to return to the […]
Fraser Valley (BC River Forecast Centre) – JANUARY 13 UPDATE – The BC River Forecast Centre has downgraded the Flood Watch to a High Streamflow advisory for the Lower Mainland, including the Fraser Valley. Be aware: Residents are asked to: Please visit their Heavy Rainfall webpage for more resources and information. Alert Level Low January […]
Fraser Valley – WVB: Big nights from Attieh, Hameed, powers Cascades to win over Bobcats Despite a slow start, the UFV Cascades got big contributions from Talia Attieh and Meera Hameed on Saturday with both outside hitters posted hitting percentages over .400, in a four-set (27-25, 19-25, 25-16, 25-17) win over the Brandon University Bobcats. […]
Surrey/Abbotsford – The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has referred a matter to the BC Prosecution Service for consideration of charges (IIO 2025-057). Shortly after 4 p.m. on February 20, 2025, an Abbotsford Police Department vehicle engaged in an unrelated investigation was involved in a collision with a civilian vehicle, a GMC Envoy, near […]
Chilliwack – It is rare, under the Federal Conservative regime of Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre, for any of his MP’s to speak in public. Recently, that has been the sole job of the party leader. Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl is the Conservative party whip and he has been rather media silent for quite some time. […]
