Chilliwack (UFV) – It’s not exactly MASH (TV Series or movie). Operating rooms are meant to save lives, but research by Dr. Alexander Villafranca, a faculty member at UFV’s Kinesiology department, suggests they can also be toxic workplaces. Now, he’s developing tools to help stop disruptive behaviour that can put both patients and staff at […]
Chilliwack – In a statement posted to social media, from Reid Clark: This September marks my 3rd year as President of the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association and my 8th year as a fully released officer of our union. I don’t take lightly the privilege it is to do this important work. With this job comes sacrifice, […]
Abbotsford – From Abbotsford Police Department – Long Weekend Recap: Aug 29th – Sept 2nd: Between Friday at 5:00 PM and Tuesday at 6:00 AM, AbbyPD frontline teams responded to 481 police files. This past weekend, AbbyPD remained actively engaged, responding to a steady volume of calls for service while continuing proactive efforts to enhance […]
Chilliwack – A Novel Night to Remember, is in support of literacy programs run by Chilliwack Learning Society. This is Saturday October 18 (doors open at 5:30PM at Evergreen Hall. Each ticket includes: A delicious dinner by Cookies Grill One free drink to get the evening started A guest appearance by the Chilliwack Players Guild Costume […]
Chilliwack – The August 2025 Weather Report was filled With records. Data recorded by Roger Pannett, Volunteer Weather Observer & storm watcher for Environment & Climate Change Canada, at the City of Chilliwack. Presently, in Chilliwack, 2025 remains on target to be the driest year for the past 145 years! Yearly drought records are,1929 total […]
Fraser Valley – As the new school year begins, the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment (UFVRD) is reminding students, parents and motorists across all our policing communities that road safety is a shared responsibility. School zone speed limits vary across the region, starting as early as 7:30 a.m. in some areas and 8:00 a.m. in […]
Hope – Hope Volunteer Search and Rescue was tasked out on Labour Day Monday to Ilal Meadows to retrieve a woman with an injured ankle. A group was camping in the meadows when a woman in the group accidentally stepped in a gopher hole while trying to access her food from a bear hang. The […]
Fraser Valley/Vancouver – BCGEU posted to social media about their annual Labour Day events: Labour Day is coming soon —it’s about the power of workers standing together. As public sector strike vote comes to a close, now is a good time to join BCGEU members at your local Labour Day Event. This Monday, September 1. […]
Fraser Valley (BC Transit) – BC Transit and the City of Abbotsford are advising customers of a seasonal service change, effective September 2, 2025. As part of this service change, the following routes will be reintroduced for the school year: Trip times on these routes have been adjusted to meet the changing school bell times. […]
Mission – No question that Sherry Edmunds-Flett was the driving force behind LINC – Long Term Inmates Now In The Community. It was more than a passion. Anyone who knew her and/or worked with her, knew she was someone special. Her brother John, posted to social media: Notice of Passing – Sherry Edmunds-Flett It is […]
