Abbotsford – Nick Sirski has been appointed as the new director of Athletics and Campus Recreation at the University of the Fraser Valley. Sirski joins UFV from Simon Fraser University, where he most recently served as the Associate Director of Facilities, providing strategic management and leadership for all Athletics and Recreation facilities. Originally from Winnipeg, […]
Cultus Lake – Alpine Canada announced the winners of the 2025 Canadian Ski Racing Awards (CSRA). Nominated by Provincial and Territorial Sports Organizations (PTSOs) and by Ski Clubs from across Canada, the awards recognize accomplishments and contributions made on and off the snow by members of Canada’s ski racing community. Darrell Maclachlan, winner of the […]
Harrison – The Harrison Dragon Boat Festival returns to Harrison Lake Saturday July 26, with teams from across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast, and Washington State set to hit the start line at 9:30 AM on Saturday. All Festival races are free for the public to watch. With 10 more teams from last […]
Fraser Valley – From bc_ehs – Scam Alert! Several members of the public have reported receiving calls from a number that displays as “BC Ambulance” on caller ID stating that they need to pay their ambulance bills in bitcoin. These calls are a scam and are not from BCEHS. Ambulance bills may be paid by […]
Victoria – Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to Statistics Canada’s release of 2024 police-reported crime statistics: “The newly released 2024 police-reported crime stats are encouraging. B.C.’s Crime Severity Index fell 11% last year to its lowest level in six years, marking the largest drop […]
Chilliwack – The Chilliwack Chiefs announce the signing of 2006-born goaltender Mathias Hasselmann for the 2025-26 BCHL season. Hasselmann, from Coquitlam, BC, comes to the Chiefs after a very successful season with the Richmond Sockeyes in the PJHL, where he was named to the PJHL All-Star Game. Last season, Hasselmann put together an impressive stat […]
Chilliwack (with files from Julie Rocha) – Lionel Messi who? We have our own superstars. On Sunday July 13, there is a soccer tournament at Townsend Park from 8:30am -2pm. The final game most likely starting at 12 ish pm. This tournament came to fruition out of a group of men doing drop in soccer […]
Chilliwack (BCHL) – The BCHL has announced the five winners of the BCHL Scholarship Program, supported by Rogers, for the 2024-25 season. After gathering submissions throughout the season, the league’s selection committee has chosen five players who will receive a $2,000 scholarship. This program is designed to provide graduating BCHL players with financial support for […]
Chilliwack – Dr. Lakhbir K. Jassal – Chilliwack Harmony Chorus is bringing the profound and enriching power of live music directly to older adults in the community, recently captivating residents at Heritage Village and another joyous performance at the Bradley Centre. These concerts underscore music’s significant benefits for older adults, fostering connection, memory, and well-being. […]
Abbotsford – JULY 20 UPDATE – From Abbotsford Councilor Dave F Loewen: At last week’s Council meeting, the first development in the McKee Peak Neighbourhood Plan was granted Third Reading, clearing the way for this 60 acre parcel across from Ledgeview Golf Course to proceed. This proposed develoipment includes 192 townhouses, 108 single family lots, […]
