Misison – A groundbreaking piece of equipment has just arrived in Mission Memorial Hospital (MMH) thanks to a joint initiative between the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, Mission Health Care Auxiliary, the community of Mission, and Fraser Health. The idea was sparked by recently retired Mission doctor and former site director of MMH, Andrew Edelson, […]
Chilliwack (Fraser Health) – A new fluoroscopy technology is now in service at Chilliwack General Hospital, supporting important diagnostic exams with more precise imaging and improved efficiency. The updated technology allows staff to resume high demand procedures such as joint injections, which play an important role in helping people manage pain and mobility issues. The […]
Fraser Valley/Vancouver – MBB: O’Connor scores 27 as Cascades finish weekend sweep of No. 3 ranked UBC It was an alumni night to remember for Bennett O’Connor and the UFV Cascades men’s basketball team, as they broke out their UCFV inspired retro blue jerseys and defeated the nation’s No. 3 ranked team, the UBC Thunderbirds, […]
Cultus Lake/Veysonnaz, Switzerland – JANUARY 24 UPDATE – From FIS Freestyle Skiing: Cultus Lake’s Reece Howden made the big final for the second day in a row. He exploded out of the start and never gave up the lead to the finish. A flawless run for his 22nd World Cup victory. VIDEO from FIS Facebook […]
Fraser Valley (Eric Welsh) – The University of the Fraser Valley recently welcomed its 24th writer-in-residence, Richard Kelly Kemick. The Canadian National Magazine Award-winning author, journalist, playwright, and podcaster will be bringing his expertise to readers and writers alike for the entire winter semester through guest lectures, events, and one-on-one consultations. He was drawn […]
Fraser Valley – The coyote mating season seems to have started a little earlier than usual this year. There have been sightings over the last 10 days or so, of “l’amour” amongst the pack. From BCSPCA in 2022 – February and March is mating season for coyotes, so you may see them around more than […]
Chilliwack – Chilliwack YMCA is collaborating once again in two community events and are wondering if you would like to include them in the Fraser Valley News. Here’s the info. Families are invited to The Stories That Connect Us, a free and fun family literacy event designed to spark imagination, build early literacy skills, and […]
Mission – Two engaging events focused on caring and contributing to community are coming to Mission on Wednesday, Feb. 25 – hosted by the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre at Mission’s Steelhead Community Hall. It starts with Connect + Learn on Inclusion, a half-day event from 8:30am-1pm designed to spark conversation about neurodiversity-affirming practices, build understanding, […]
Abbotsford/Victoria (Province of BC/Abbotsford School District) – New classrooms are now open at Abbotsford Middle school, adding 200 seats to ensure more students have the spaces they need to grow and thrive. “As more families choose Abbotsford, our schools must grow with them,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “These new classrooms ensure more students […]
Abbotsford – It’s the annual pilgrimage to Abbotsford’s Tradex. EXPOsure Events Ltd are once again counting down the days to the Fraser Valley Expo Jan 30 – Feb 1 at Abbotsford Tradex.FREE entry all weekend! Featuring Brian Minter and Cynthia Lucas Fraser Valley (Abbotsford) is January 30 to February 1
