Coquitlam/Abbotsford – In September 2022, the Coquitlam RCMP commenced a breach of trust investigation involving a former BC Correctional Officer employed at North Fraser Pretrial Centre in Port Coquitlam. On October 15, 2025, two charges of breach of trust by a public officer were approved by the BC Prosecution Service and laid against Ramandeep RAI […]
Chilliwack – The Chilliwack Chiefs announce updates to their coaching staff, bringing even more hometown roots to the team’s leadership. Joining the bench this season are local Assistant Coaches Nathan Martz and Graeme Strukoff, both raised in Chilliwack and former BCHL players who had successful NCAA and professional hockey careers. They join Head Coach and […]
Edmonton/Abbotsford (CNW) – The City of Edmonton has awarded GTR Turf, a Canadian leader in synthetic turf innovation for over 20 years, a contract worth more than $2 million to replace the playing surface at Commonwealth Stadium and the Field House at the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre. There is an Abbotsford connection. Originally installed by […]
Chilliwack/Calgary (with files from The Hockey News/Postmedia/Black Press) – It was a marriage, then a nasty divorce, a potential reconciliation, and now…waiting at the alter. The WHL and Chilliwack seems to play out like “The War of the Roses” (IYKYK). With great fanfare, the Chilliwack Bruins played at the Chilliwack Coliseum (then Prospera Centre) from […]
Fraser Valley – Five researchers from the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) have been recognized on the 2025 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list, a global ranking of the world’s most influential researchers. Honourees include Drs. Lauren Erland, Javad Hadian, Michael Hitch, Faisal Naeem, and Christophe Schinckus — recognized for their outstanding citation impact and contributions in […]
Mission – (Mission Public Schools) – Mission Public Schools update with the École Mission Senior Secondary Replacement Project. Following a thorough evaluation process, Ventana Corp, in partnership with Thinkspace Architecture Planning Interior Design Ltd., have been selected as the preferred proponent for the design and construction of the new school.This modern facility will serve as […]
Cultus Lake – U{DATE – Unlike the atmospheric river conditions for the 2024 race which brought nearly 100 millimeters of rain, turning the course into a mud-soaked challenge, the 2025 Give’R Take 30 trail race around Cultus Lake, British Columbia was run under near perfect conditions of overcast skies and mild temperatures creating fast trail […]
Abbotsford – AbbyPD is excited to launch the NEW AbbyPD Youth Leadership Program designed to empower the next generation of leaders in our community. This immersive 8-day, 7-night experience gives high school students in Abbotsford a unique opportunity to explore the world of policing, public safety, and community service—while building real leadership and life skills. […]
Chilliwack – The BC Association of Chiefs of Police has proudly awarded its 2024 Traffic Safety Team Award to a trio of local enforcement professionals: Corporal Sabulsky and Constable Fisher of the Chilliwack RCMP Traffic Unit, and Commercial Vehicle Safetyand Enforcement (CVSE) Officer Vriend. Presented annually, this award recognizes one team in British Columbia that […]
Frsaer Valley – MSOC: Cascades end regular season in 4-1 loss with one eye on playoffs With playoff positioning already sealed going in, a heavily rotated UFV Cascades lineup dropped a 4-1 decision to the TRU WolfPack on Sunday afternoon in Kamloops. The result sees the Cascades finish the regular season with a 7-4-4 record, […]
