Abbotsford – Abbotsford Police Department Weekend Recap: Aug 15th – Aug 18th Between Friday at 5:00 PM and Monday at 6:00 AM, our frontline teams responded to 328 police files. Steady Weekend for AbbyPD Officers This weekend saw a steady flow of calls for service alongside proactive policing efforts, as AbbyPD teams remained committed to […]
Chilliwack (Build Chilliwack) – The August 19 Chilliwack Council meeting will have an interesting and challenging proposal in front of them. This is not far from Five Corners with a six-storey, purpose-built rental apartment building at the corner of Wellington Avenue and Mary Street. The proposed development would bring 155 units, including underground parking, rooftop […]
Mission – (with files from Black Press) – On November 1, 2023, Council for the City of Mission resolved to censure Councillor Herar for conduct unbecoming a member of City Council in breach of the City’s Code of Responsible Conduct (2020). As a result, Council resolved to: Remove Councillor Herar from the Parks and Recreation […]
Chilliwack – (Roger Pennett – Environment Canada). The numbers don’t lie and they are impressive. While technically, the rainfall warning did not include the Wack, we were drenched. Record rainfall for August 15/25 . Total 40.0mm. Previous rainfall record for date , 23.9 mm in 1912. (Chilliwack rainfall records commenced in 1879.) Storm total 48.5 […]
Vancouver/Fraser Valley – Environment Canada Has issued a Rainfall Warning for the Fraser Valley – Vancouver to Abbotsford/Mission – Chilliwack Can Still Expect Its Fair Share This will be Friday and Friday night What to expect: 50 mm of rain (up to 80 mm in higher terrain) Heavy rain at times, with poor visibility Sudden […]
Hope – In a media release from the District of Hope, The District of Hope acknowledges it has received an Administrative Penalty following a recent inspection of the community’s Pollution Control Center (Wastewater Treatment Plant) by the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks. Treated wastewater from the District’s facility is discharged to the Fraser River. […]
Abbotsfoird – While province wide municipal 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 […]
Mission – Families in Mission will now have access to a new child care centre with 67 new licensed spaces. “For families in Mission, this new child care centre means hundreds of dollars of monthly savings, shorter wait lists and the comfort of knowing their children are learning and growing close to home,” said Rohini […]
Abbotsford – The Abbotsford School District announce the appointment of Lisa Burdeyny as Assistant Superintendent, effective immediately.Burdeyny has been an integral part of the Abbotsford School District since 1994, serving in a variety of roles that span both school-based and district-level leadership. Her career has included teaching positions at Abbotsford Middle and Senior Secondary Schools; […]
Chilliowack – Its the time honoured tradition for football at Townshend Park. Tackle Time ! CHILLIBOWL 2025 at Townsend Park — August 15, 16 & 17!Three action-packed days of football featuring: 6-Man Atom 9-Man Peewee 12 Junior Bantam Flag U8 Bring your cheers, your Giants spirit, and fill the park with energy.
