Chilliwack – The flags at City Hall will be lowered to half-mast from Thursday evening (July 23) to Friday evening (July 24) in honour of the recent passing of former Mayor, former Member of the Legislative Assembly, and long-time community advocate, John Jansen. Read Council’s statement here: “We are saddened to hear of the recent […]
Abbotsford – Vinay Waraich is the latest candidate for Abbotsford School Trustee in the October 17 Municipal Election. From his website: Vinay is a lifelong Abbotsford resident who grew up in our public school system — attending John Maclure Elementary, Colleen & Gordie Howe Middle School, and graduating from W.J. Mouat Secondary. Currently pursuing his […]
Agassiz/Chilliwack (Darryl Greer The Canadian Press) – A British Columbia man accused of murdering his common-law wife has been acquitted after a judge threw out a confession she says was tainted by the suspect’s “degrading and humiliating” treatment by police. The judge found homicide investigators forced Frederick Charlie, a First Nations man, to change clothes […]
Chilliwack – Roger Pannett ( Chilliwack Volunteer weather observer & storm watcher for Environment & Climate Change Canada.) – Record maximum for July 22 — ,37.0 C ( 12.7 C above normal). Relative humidity a very dry 20% with smoky conditions. Previous record maximum, 35.3 C in 2004.
Chilliwack – Will he? Won’t he? Chilliwack City Councilor and former Police Officer Bud Mercer has made his decision to walk away from politics and not run for re-election in the October Municipal Election. In his Facebook statement – Bud Mercer: City of Chilliwack Municipal Elections It’s been an honour and a privilege to serve […]
Fraser Canyon – There is a new fire (Anderson River) south of Boston Bar. Alertable BC issued the notification Tuesday afternoon July 21. It is listed as Out of Control UPDATE: A new wildfire (V11090) has ignited south of Boston Bar and is spreading quickly in strong winds. This wildfire is a threat to life […]
Chilliwack/Chicago – Chicago Stars FC forward Jordyn Huitema has been placed on the NWSL season-ending-injury list after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left leg. Huitema will undergo surgery and begin her recovery process. Huitema sustained the injury during the Chicago Stars’ match against Angel City FC on July 18. In June, […]
Abbotsford (with files from Black Press) – It’s Official. Ross Siemens will seek re-election as Abbotsford Mayor. In a media release that was quietly unveiled, he noted: “I continue providing experienced, practical and collaborative leadership while protecting Abbotsford’s quality of life and preparing the city for future growth.” Siemens was elected Mayor in 2022. He […]
Abbiotsford – Rick Theissen is the latest candidate to declare running for Abbotsford City Council in the October 17 election. From his website: I have decided to run for Abbotsford City Council in the fall of 2026 because I believe I have a proven track record of leadership and service that will help the city […]
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 […]
