Vancouver (from APBC) – The Ambulance Paramedics of BC (APBC), the union representing British Columbia’s 6,000 paramedics and dispatchers, is urgently raising the alarm about profound mental health crisis within the ambulance service, that has led to a record number of paramedic suicides in the first half of 2025. “We are witnessing unprecedented levels of […]
Abbotsford – The Abbotsford School District announced the appointment of Peter Neale as Secretary-Treasurer, effective August 1. Mr. Neale brings more than two decades of leadership in school district finance and administration, having served as Secretary-Treasurer in several districts across Alberta and British Columbia. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified School Business Official, he […]
Harrison – From FV Health Care Foundation/Dr. Lakhbir K. Jassal – The Village of Harrison shared the news of the grand opening of the Village Health Centre. This newly established clinic represents a significant step forward in local healthcare provision. As an extension of the services currently offered at the Agassiz Community Health Centre, Village […]
Mission/Surrey – Fraser Health advises Mission and surrounding area residents that due to physician staffing challenges at Mission Memorial Hospital, Fraser Health is implementing a temporary service interruption beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3 to Monday, August 4 at 8:00 a.m. The service interruption will begin at 5:00 p.m. to ensure all patients […]
Coquihalla/Othello Tunnels – AUGUST 3 UPDATE – Hope Volunteer Search and Rescue posted to social media on August 3: It was a busy week for Hope Volunteer Search and Rescue as members were tasked out on multiple days to search for an individual who had fallen into the Coquihalla River. We would like to thank […]
Langley/Chilliwack – The Valley Huskers are now 0-2 on the young BCFC 2025 season. The final score was 25-19 for the Langley Rams over The Valley Huskers Football Club at McLeod Athletic Park. The Huskers lead after the first quarter 17-3 but injuries and a porous offensive line did not help the cause. Langley is […]
Chilliwack/Langley – Earlier this week, the Langley Rivermen announced the signing of Brad Rihela to a multi year contract as their next Head Coach & General Manager. Coach Rihela comes to Langley after serving as associate HC & GM as well as director of hockey development for the Chilliwack Chiefs over the past 6 seasons. […]
Chilliwack/Victoria – Construction is underway for new classrooms at seven schools across B.C., creating nearly 1,500 additional student spaces to support rapidly growing communities. For Chilliwack school district: * A new East Side Elementary school, adding 500 seats “Communities across the province are growing, and with that comes the urgent need for more schools and […]
Abbotsford – FVN has learned that Arsh Kaler, a lifelong Abbotsford resident and youth advocate, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming Abbotsford Board of Education by-election. The by-election is set for Saturday October 11. From his media release: Born and raised in Abbotsford, KALER is a proud product of the local education system […]
Abbotsfoird – While province wide minicipal elections are one year away, there will be a by-election to fill the vacancy within the Abbotsford School Board. This after now MLA and former trustee Korky Neufeld was disqualified from holding two positions. As MLA and School Trustee. The Eligibility to Hold Public Office Act, which disqualifies MLAs […]
