Fraser Valley/Vancouver – MBB: O’Connor scores 27 as Cascades finish weekend sweep of No. 3 ranked UBC It was an alumni night to remember for Bennett O’Connor and the UFV Cascades men’s basketball team, as they broke out their UCFV inspired retro blue jerseys and defeated the nation’s No. 3 ranked team, the UBC Thunderbirds, […]
Cultus Lake/Veysonnaz, Switzerland – JANUARY 24 UPDATE – From FIS Freestyle Skiing: Cultus Lake’s Reece Howden made the big final for the second day in a row. He exploded out of the start and never gave up the lead to the finish. A flawless run for his 22nd World Cup victory. VIDEO from FIS Facebook […]
Fraser Valley (Eric Welsh) – The University of the Fraser Valley recently welcomed its 24th writer-in-residence, Richard Kelly Kemick. The Canadian National Magazine Award-winning author, journalist, playwright, and podcaster will be bringing his expertise to readers and writers alike for the entire winter semester through guest lectures, events, and one-on-one consultations. He was drawn […]
Fraser Valley – The coyote mating season seems to have started a little earlier than usual this year. There have been sightings over the last 10 days or so, of “l’amour” amongst the pack. From BCSPCA in 2022 – February and March is mating season for coyotes, so you may see them around more than […]
Chilliwack – Chilliwack YMCA is collaborating once again in two community events and are wondering if you would like to include them in the Fraser Valley News. Here’s the info. Families are invited to The Stories That Connect Us, a free and fun family literacy event designed to spark imagination, build early literacy skills, and […]
Mission – Two engaging events focused on caring and contributing to community are coming to Mission on Wednesday, Feb. 25 – hosted by the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre at Mission’s Steelhead Community Hall. It starts with Connect + Learn on Inclusion, a half-day event from 8:30am-1pm designed to spark conversation about neurodiversity-affirming practices, build understanding, […]
Abbotsford/Victoria (Province of BC/Abbotsford School District) – New classrooms are now open at Abbotsford Middle school, adding 200 seats to ensure more students have the spaces they need to grow and thrive. “As more families choose Abbotsford, our schools must grow with them,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “These new classrooms ensure more students […]
Abbotsford – It’s the annual pilgrimage to Abbotsford’s Tradex. EXPOsure Events Ltd are once again counting down the days to the Fraser Valley Expo Jan 30 – Feb 1 at Abbotsford Tradex.FREE entry all weekend! Featuring Brian Minter and Cynthia Lucas Fraser Valley (Abbotsford) is January 30 to February 1
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 […]
