Surrey/Mission – (From Fraser Health media release): APRIL 7 UPDATE – From Tuesday, April 7 to Monday, May 4, the Emergency Department at Mission Memorial Hospital will temporarily operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to support the community with safe, consistent access to emergency care aligned with available staffing. After 5:00 p.m., emergency-trained nurses […]
Mission – A months-long classroom program blending Indigenous language, music and environmental education will culminate in the Xa Xa Témexw Swáyel / Sacred Earth Day concert on Thursday, April 9. The event will bring together more than 750 Mission-area participants for a shared cultural field trip experience, including students, teachers and classrooms from across the […]
Popkum (Popkum Motor Park / Honda Motorcycles Canada) – After 17 unforgettable years, Popkum Motor Park, will be closing its gates following the 2026 season. Due to recent changes in zoning, continuing beyond 2026 is no longer logistically viable. As a result, we have had to make the difficult decision to close the park. Our […]
Victoria/Chilliwack – David Eby government announced the proposed laws extending safe‑access zones at schools and establishing new ones at places of worship. Government intends to table Bill 12, the safe access to schools amendment act, and Bill 13, the safe access to places of public worship act (SAPPWA). If passed, Bill 12 would extend 2024’s […]
Surrey/Chilliwack – – Fraser Health is welcoming new appointments made by the Province to its Board of Directors, reflecting a continued commitment to strong governance and quality care for the communities it serves. Cindy Oliver has been appointed Chair of the Fraser Health Board by the Ministry of Health, succeeding interim Chair Opreet Kang. A […]
Hope (UFV Communications) – For nearly two years during and after the pandemic, the halls of the University of the Fraser Valley’s Hope Centre sat quiet. Now, guided by extensive community feedback, the centre is rebuilding its role as an education hub for the eastern Fraser Valley. Through interviews and surveys with partners including the […]
Fraser Valley – GOLF: Cascades golf teams finish 2nd and 3rd at 2026 BC Matchplay After three rounds this weekend at the Chilliwack Golf Club, the UFV Cascades men’s golf team rounded out a second-place finish, going 5-4-6 in the three rounds of matches, while the women’s golf squad ended in third place with a […]
Chilliwack (Yasmin von Baranow) – When the puck drops at a Chilliwack Chief’s game, it doesn’t just signal the start of a game; it signals a significant dollar transfusion into the veins of Chilliwack and area businesses. Every BC Hockey League contest in Chilliwack, or events like the league’s Showcase Tournament result in money spent locally. […]
Chilliwack (with files from Shaelee Dombrowski) – After Sunday’s 7-1 blowout win over Coquitlam, it’s time for, what some pundits call, the silly season. The building was buzzing heading into Sunday’s game, with home-ice advantage on the line, and a season series that has seen the home team win each of the previous six meetings, […]
Fraser Valley – Dr. Peter Jones, who served as the University of the Fraser Valley’s third president from 1987 to 1997, passed away peacefully at his home on Gabriola Island on March 10, 2026. Peter served as president during a time of great change for the institution. He came to what was then Fraser Valley […]
