Chilliwack/Ryder Lake (WildSafeBC) – While not surprising, hikes should take note: Wildlife Alert: Cougar Reported at Mt Thom A cougar was reported at Mt Thom earlier this week. The hiker described the cougar as chirping and showing curious behaviour before eventually running off. Trail users are reminded that cougars live in this area year-round. Please […]
Chilliwack – Chilliwack RCMP are investigating a fatal collision involving a single vehicle that occurred on December 26, 2025, at approximately 10:22 pm at the intersection of Yale Road and Banford Road. A 27-year-old male from Chilliwack was the lone occupant and lost control striking a power pole. While alcohol is not believed to be […]
Mission (Fraser Health) – Beginning Monday, December 29, the Emergency Department at Mission Memorial Hospital will operate daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., providing the community with clear, reliable, and predictable access to emergency care. This temporary change in hours is expected to be in place until Tuesday, January 6. Full 24/7 Emergency Department […]
Fraser Valley (Fraser Valley Regional District) – At this time, for the safety of visitors, the following parks and trails are closed: • Kettle Valley Rail Trail• Thacker Regional Park• Dogwood Community Trail• Island 22 Regional Park – Dog Park and Bike Skills Park Vegetation debris cleanup is ongoing and will be completed in early […]
Chilliwack – The Chilliwack Chiefs announce the signing of defenceman Nicklas Numminen for the 2025/26 season. With two defencemen departing over the past month and another currently sidelined due to injury, the Chiefs’ coaching staff moved quickly to bolster the blue line. Numminen, born in Buffalo, New York, and raised in Tampere, Finland, will join […]
Toronto/Ottawa (CUPW Media Release) – In their December 22 media release, CUPW, the union for Canada Post workers, stated : The National Executive Board (NEB) has voted to accept tentative agreements with Canada Post for both postal bargaining units and recommend that members vote YES. CUPW have achieved improvements since Canada Post’s October 3 Global Offers. Among them: The parties have finalized contractual language […]
Chilliwack – RCMP, in partnership with the Pacific Region Training Centre (PRTC), hosted 15 students from School District 33 for a two-day Police Youth Academy, offering an immersive look into the world of policing. Under the guidance of RCMP members, students participated in hands-on scenarios that reflect real-life police training. Activities included crime scene investigation, […]
Calgary/Cultus Lake (Alpine Canada) Canada’s Reece Howden (Chilliwack/Cultus Lake) enters the holiday break on a career best three race win streak after Sunday’s FIS Ski Cross World Cup stop in Innichen (ITA). Sunday’s win extends Howden’s lead atop the ski cross standings and gives him his fourth career victory in Innichen. Howden not only won […]
Calgary/Innichen ITA (Alpine Canada) — On a busy day of World Cup ski racing, Reece Howden (Chilliwack, BC) was Canada’s story of the day. Winning his second race in a row in dominant fashion and adding to his lead as the all time wins leader in men’s ski cross with win number 20. Racing at […]
Mission/Abbotsford – DECEMBER 18 2025 UPDATE – 70-year-old Gary Losch has now been sentenced in relation to the homicide of 22-year-old Chelsey Gauthier of Abbotsford. Background: On July 30, 2017, the Abbotsford Police Department received a report of a missing 22-year-old woman and began conducting an extensive search and investigation. On August 16, 2017, the […]
