Chilliwack – The City’s Neighbourhood Grant Program has been successfully supporting locally driven projects that encourage deeper community connections since its establishment in 2016. Recognizing that great ideas can come from community members of all ages, the City of Chilliwack…
Chilliwack – On August 21, Chilliwack City staff brought forward a zoning bylaw amendment that will create a new Cannabis Retail Zone to regulate and define storefront cannabis retail sales. The amendment was given first and second reading and a…
Chilliwack – AUGUST 12 UPDATE – As part of Chilliwack Community Services’ commitment to the community and the rezoning process, you’re invited to the Community Consultation Monday August 13 regarding the development of the Paramount Project. This public consultation is…
Chilliwack -JULY 17 UPDATE – The proposed 20 bed treatment centre specifically targeting youth between the ages of 13 and 18, received third reading on Tuesday evening at Chilliwack City Council. the unanimous vote was in favour of both the…
Chilliwack – Transparency and accountability. This past Tuesday, a heated debate erupted over expenses from City Councilors and the Mayor. Specifically, Councilor Sam Waddington. His bill to the taxpayer was almost $10K more than the always active Mayor, Sharon Gaetz….
Chilliwack – JUNE 1 UPDATE – Demolition of the old Traders Inn on Yale Road has started in earnest. It is now a visual distraction for motorists. Be prepared for delays as the rubberneckers want to stop their cars and…
Chilliwack – At Chilliwack City council this past Tuesday night,Council eased a long standing and somewhat controversial rule on secondary suites. In the past, such a suite would be limited to family member, but the housing crunch has come to…
Chilliwack – During spring freshet, conditions can change rapidly. The Province of British Columbia predicts an increase in Fraser River levels, which may impact Carey Point residents. In order to be cautious, the City of Chilliwack has issued an evacuation…
Chilliwack – One of the worst kept secrets in Chilliwack politics is now out. City Councilor and owner of Ken’s Tire and Wheel – Ken Popove will run this fall for the Mayor’s Chair in Chilliwack. His platform is “Keep…
Chilliwack – In January 2018, the City of Chilliwack participated in the Kinder Morgan route realignment hearing as an intervenor, presenting evidence against the proposed realignment to the National Energy Board (NEB). Since the beginning of the process, the City…