Fraser Valley – WSOC: Madec picks up second consecutive clean sheet as Cascades defeat TRU An Alana Madec shutout, and a late header from Kenzie Fitzgerald gave the UFV Cascades a 1-0 victory over the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack on Saturday night at Rotary Stadium. The win is huge for the Cascades playoff hopes, as […]
Abbotsford – 7-year-old Kai from Abbotsford,was born with brain bleeds and has lived with epilepsy since infancy and is currently trying new medications in the hope of gaining better seizure control. Through it all, Kai’s resilience and sense of humor shine; he loves swimming, dancing, and making everyone around him laugh. While the journey has […]
Abbotsford – On September 25, the local literacy organization Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association organized an in-person Money Matters workshop. Money Matters is a free introductory financial literacy program developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada. Money Matters is a free introductory financial literacy program that has been delivered to Canadians since 2011 and has reached more […]
Victoria/Abbotsford (from Abbotsford City Council) – At its annual convention in Victoria this week, the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) got behind Abbotsford’s push to have the Province of BC provide funding to cities to help cover rising infrastructure costs resulting from the increased residential density permitted by provincial housing legislation. The successful adoption of […]
Abbotsford – People in the Fraser Valley are closer to having increased access to diagnosis and treatment for a variety of health conditions, as Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre’s interventional radiology suite undergoes a major equipment replacement and renovation. “These equipment upgrades will improve access to care for patients in the Fraser Valley,” said […]
Abbotsford (GLOBE NEWSWIRE/UFV ) — From Dr. James Mandigo, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of the Fraser Valley: There’s a question echoing across kitchen tables and boardrooms in Canada: Is a university education really worth it today? As costs rise and artificial intelligence promises instant answers 24/7, many Canadians are wrestling with doubts. In fact, a […]
Abbotsford – The Abbotsford Hospice Wills and Estate Planning Speaker Series will have three dates on October. Are You Prepared for Life’s Final Arrangements? Have you shared your final wishes with your loved ones? Do they know your preferences regarding your assets, your resting place, financial arrangements, and legacy gifts? Is your will and representation […]
Chilliwack/Burnaby – Rare artifacts dating back potentially thousands of years have been found in the Chilliwack Hospice thrift store and donated to Simon Fraser University for study. The remarkable discovery of eleven rings and two medallions, thought to date from medieval or Roman times, was made in a Chilliwack thrift shop where they were being […]
Burnaby (BCGEU) The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) escalated strike action Wednesday as over 600 workers walked off the job at 25 Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) retail stores across the province. These locations were chosen because they represent a significant source of government revenue. By withholding their labour at both warehouses and retail stores, public service workers […]
Abbotsford – Latham Field is Back. The City and the Abbotsford Board of Education celebrate the grand reopening of Latham Field at W.J. Mouat Secondary after its full synthetic turf replacement! Join the gridiron fun, Friday, September 26 for a special community celebration: Music & Food Trucks – starting at 5:30 PM Ceremonial Coin Toss […]
