Victoria/Ottawa, ON / unceded Anishinabe Algonquin Territory – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) will make oral arguments as an intervenor at the Supreme Court of Canada in Attorney General of Quebec v Luamba. This pivotal two-day hearing will determine the constitutionality of police powers to conduct random vehicle stops without specific suspicion of an offence […]
Chilliwack – “You ain’t goin nowhere” – Bob Dylan/Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. With talk that a potential WHL expansion franchise has been postponed to at least, the 2027-28 season (as no financial suitors have stepped up), this is great news for BCHL Chiefs fans. From their media release on January 18, the Chilliwack Chiefs confirm […]
Fraser Valley – The wait is over! Get ready for another thrilling season of Spring 2026 Flag Football! Registration is officially OPEN Register today!: https://app.teamlinkt.com/register/go/fvflag/143652 Important Dates & Details What Every Player Gets Every registered player receives an official NFL Flag Football Jersey and flags. No other equipment is required, but we highly encourage all players to wear cleats for optimal performance. […]
Prince George/Fraser Valley – WBB: Cascades lead wire to wire in win over UNBC The UFV Cascades grabbed an early lead and carried it right to the finish as they closed out a 62-51 victory over the UNBC Timberwolves on Saturday in Prince George. The win sees the Cascades move to 8-7 on the season […]
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 […]
