Merritt/Kamloops – David W. was out shopping and decided to check his lottery tickets. He was so excited from winning free plays, that he almost didn’t realize that he won $1 million from the July 1, 2026 Lotto 6/49 draw. “When I first checked, I saw zeroes, but what really caught my eye was the […]
FIS – You can bet that Cultus Lake’s Reece Howden has this circled on his calendar. From FIS on Instagram – Big news for Ski Cross! Ski Cross Mixed Team is officially making its @olympics debut at @alpes_2030 Another medal event. Another chance to showcase our sport on the biggest stage in the world.
Fraser Valley (Issued by Environment Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks and Metro Vancouver) – July 7 3AM UPDATE – Metro Vancouver Regional District has issued a yellow air quality warning for the Eastern Fraser Valley due to elevated fine particulate matter. Air quality in the Eastern Fraser Valley has been affected by […]
Chilliwack – The Chilliwack Chiefs are pleased to announce the hiring of Tracie Kikuchi as the team’s Athletic Therapist for the upcoming season. Tracie brings valuable experience and a strong commitment to athlete care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. She will play an important role in supporting the health and performance of our players throughout the […]
Abbotsford (media release) – Community leader, parent, and advocate Raj Patara has officially announced her candidacy for Abbotsford School Board Trustee in the upcoming October 17, 2026 municipal election. She was a former 2018 Trustee Candidate. As a wife, mother, and long-time community volunteer, Patara is running to bring a practical, common-sense voice to the School Board […]
Chilliwack – (Roger Pannett – Chilliwack volunteer weather observer & storm watcher for Environment & Climate Change Canada) – After a hot start to June,an upper level trough of low pressure produced a week of cool showery weather. A ridge of high pressure re-built producing 15 days of dry, sunny weather with 6 hot days […]
Mission – Mission School District – Update on Expansion of Mission Senior Secondary Playing Field and Bus Loop Existing School Main Entrance Intermittent Traffic Delays on 7th Ave No West Side Parking Impact The School District has been contacted by several community members inquiring about the removal of trees by the southeast corner of Mission […]
Burnaby (BC Nurses Union Media Release July 2) – Following the expiry of the 72-hour strike notice issued earlier this week, BC nurses have begun targeted job action at worksites across the province after the provincial government failed to meaningfully respond to nurses’ concerns or improve its bargaining mandate. Beginning today, nurses will no longer […]
Fraser Valley (UFV Alumni/UFV Blog) – Three University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) alumni have played a fun and vital behind-the-scenes role at one of the world’s premier sporting events. As international soccer squads have hit the field at B.C. Place Stadium throughout June, and now into July, they’ve done so on a grass field carefully created by Abbotsford’s Bos Sod Farms. Nicoline Van Oort, a […]
Chilliwack – JULY 1 UPDATE – The Valley Huskers provided FVN with some update photos of the renovation and replacement work at Exhibition Field. The new turf is almost ready for play. JUNE 2 UPDATE – As of June 1, crews were tearing up the old dilapidated astroturf at Exhibition Field, in preparation for the […]
