Toronto/Winnipeg (Connie Theissen/Broadcast Dialogue) – This will help in the survival for radio in Canada on a number of levels. The CRTC is giving more flexibility to radio stations, announcing on October 10, that broadcast licence terms will now be open-ended with no expiry dates, in addition to other changes aimed at reducing the regulatory […]
Fraser Valley/Vancouver (with files from Vincent Chou) – Yes it’s the same old warning, but people seem to forget…….. With many people gathering and cooking for family and friends this long weekend, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is reminding everyone to keep food safety top of mind. Foodborne illnesses are preventable, and with […]
Abbotsford (Carrie Stefanson) – A clinical dietitian in Abbotsford has received the prestigious 2025 Michael Smith Health Research BC Health Professional-Investigator award, worth $450,000 over five years, to expand her research into sarcopenia in critically ill patients. “This award gives me the time and capacity to grow my research program and answer questions that matter […]
Nanaimo — (BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union) As Thanksgiving weekend approaches and terminals brace for record traffic, a survey of BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union members shows crews are facing disturbing levels of abuse from passengers. “Behind every sailing is a crew doing their best to get British Columbians where they need to […]
Fraser Valley (BCHL) – The BCHL has announced details for its 2025 Showcase event, which will be held Oct. 12 to 16 in Abbotsford and Chilliwack for the second year in a row. Four of the five days will take place at the Abbotsford Centre, while one day will be hosted at the Chilliwack Coliseum. […]
Abbotsford- On Thursday morning October 9, a power outage is affecting Buildings A, B, and C at the Abbotsford campus due to a generator issue. Security and Facilities teams are on-site and working to assess and resolve the situation. The estimated time for power restoration remains unknown. – Buildings A, B, and C are closed […]
Chilliwack – CEFA Early Learning, Canada’s leading Early Learning Private School, celebrated the official opening of CEFA Early Learning Chilliwack – Cottonwood Centre with a grand opening event on Saturday, October 4. The new 7,863 sq. ft. facility, located at 7544 Vedder Road, features six purpose-built classrooms designed for children aged 1–5. During the elebration, […]
Chilliwack – Chilliwack SAR – Chilliwack Search and Rescue has been selected as a finalist for the Land Rover Defender Service Awards. SAR stand a chance of winning a brand-new Land Rover Defender 130, fully customized for our team’s needs, and $30,000 USD as a cash donation. As BC’s fourth-busiest SAR team with over 100 […]
Abbotsford (Abbotsford Police Department) : Over the past several months, the Abbotsford Police Department has observed a troubling increase in impaired driving across our community. In the first 20 days of January alone, officers apprehended 87 impaired drivers—representing a 164% increase compared to the same period in 2024. As of early April, AbbyPD had already […]
Victoria – Government is introducing legislation and an action plan to strengthen support for post-secondary communities in preventing and responding to sexual violence. “Sexual violence is never acceptable, and it’s critical that post-secondary institutions and community members be equipped with the tools, resources, and training needed to prevent and respond to sexual violence effectively and […]
