Fraser Valley – These are the cooling centres that are available as this heat wave continues: Abbotsford: Abbotsford Recreation Centre at 2499 McMillan Rd (Monday – Sunday 5:30 am – 10 pm) Matsqui Recreation Centre at 3106 Clearbrook Rd (Monday – Saturday 6 am – 10 pm, Sunday 10 am – 8 am) Abbotsford Community Library at 33355 Bevan Ave […]
Abbotsford – Former Abbotsford District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) chair, long-time parent advocate, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and community volunteer Shannon Rose has announced her candidacy for School Trustee for the Abbotsford Board of Education. “Public education is one of the most important investments we make in our community,” saidRose. “As a parent, volunteer and […]
Mission – When Mission’s upgraded lacrosse box opens to residents, it will bear the name of a dedicated community coach whose impact continues to be felt across the local lacrosse community. The Brent Boutilier Memorial Box honours Brent Boutilier (September 21, 1962 – November 2, 2020), who was a respected member of the Mission and British […]
Abbotsford – Abbotsford Canucks General Manager Richard Seeley announced that Ryan Papaioannou has been hired as the new Head Coach of the team. Papaioannou replaces Manny Malhotra following his promotion to Head Coach of the Vancouver Canucks on June 2. Papaioannou spent the 2025-26 season as Head Coach of the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers, former affiliate […]
Cultus Lake (Cultus Lake Community) – July 16 – A message from Cultus Lake Park: “Cultus Lake Park is currently experiencing an increase in bear activity throughout the community. Residents, visitors, and leaseholders are encouraged to take extra precautions, particularly during the evening and overnight hours when bears are most active. To help reduce bear […]
Delta/Victoria – A first-of-its-kind ash-scattering site is coming to Delta, giving families and community members a dedicated place to honour their loved ones in accordance with their cultural, spiritual and funeral traditions. “For years, people south of the Fraser, including many members of the South Asian community, have had to travel abroad or transport a […]
Chilliwack – In August of 2025, on their Facebook page – CSS Storm High School Football , Chilliwack Secondary Junior Varsity Football announced the football program would re-commence in 2026. CSS has not had a football program since the early 1970’s. In fact, no one seemed to remember when that program ended. So a quick […]
Chilliwack – The Chilliwack Chiefs announce the hiring of Matt Revel as the club’s Assistant Coach & Assistant General Manager. An Abbotsford, B.C., native, Revel joins the Chiefs after serving as Head Coach of the Yale Hockey Academy U17 Prep team during the 2025-26 season. Prior to that, he spent two seasons as an Assistant […]
Seabird Island – Young adults in the Fraser Salish region will soon have access to six new treatment beds through the launch of the Thíytelh Wellness Program, a First Nations-led wellness initiative hosted by Seabird Island. “For young adults, having the right support at the right time can change the trajectory of their lives,” said […]
Parksville (BC Wildfire Service) – Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Category 1, 2 and 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, with exceptions for Category 1 in parts of the North Island and Sunshine Coast. Category 1 campfires remain permitted in the Campbell River […]
