HARRISON - The arrival of the 2024 fire season is hitting close to home for Fraser Valley residents. BC Wildfire Services says it has located a 3-hectare fire north of Harrison Hot Springs east of Harrison Lake.The fire was discovered late Tuesday night (May 14). BCWS says the fire has been designated as out of control...

CHILLIWACK - A man with a weapon was arrested Tuesday morning (May 14) by Mounties in Chilliwack after he was asked to leave Shoppers Drug Mart on Yale Road but refused. According to a brief statement from Chilliwack RCMP Corporal Carmen Kiener, police were called to the store after a man carrying a weapon was asked to...

CHILLIWACK - B.C. residents whose information was compromised in a criminal cyberattack that adversely impacted the LifeLabs database could have received a settlement disbursement of up to $50. At least, that's the way it was advertised. But now that proposed disbursement of up to $50/person has dwindled to less than $...

As wildfires rage in British Columbia, the family of a nine-year-old boy who died last summer is trying to protect people from poor air quality due to smoke this year. Amber Vigh says it's "scary" to know the wildfire season is once again in full swing and she is feeling "probably a little bit of PTSD....

FRASER VALLEY - A Fraser Valley resident had a life-changing moment after his lucky Lotto 6/49 ticket from early May paid off in a huge way. B.C. Lottery Corporation announced Tuesday (May 14) that Langley resident Bao Diep is the latest millionaire in British Columbia after his May 1, 2024 draw landed him a cool $1,00...

VANCOUVER - Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre says the Conservatives will put forward legislation that would forbid Ottawa from "ever" granting provinces exemptions to allow illicit drug use in hospitals. Poilievre made the announcement in Vancouver on Tuesday, saying the Conservatives will introduce...

CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack pianist Madison Brecht is one of over a dozen of Canada's most talented pianists slated to perform in the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra's Piano Extravaganza later this week at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. According to musician and Chilliwack resident Paula DeWit, who will be directing the per...

**Update at 5:30 p.m.: The individual who allegedly took six flats of eggs from a Chilliwack farm has returned to the farm, paid in full and apologized.** Original story below: CHILLIWACK - One of the many great things about living in Chilliwack is access to locally grown, seasonal produce and locally sourced eggs from...

**Update at 9:55 p.m.: Keith Wilson Road has reopened at the Tyson Road roundabout.** **Update at 5:30 p.m.: Keith Wilson Road remains closed due to a "gas emergency," according to a sign posted at the Keith Wilson Road/Tyson Road roundabout. **Update at 12:42 p.m. Tuesday: Keith Wilson Road east of the Tyson...

CHILLIWACK - Residents of the Fraser Valley have only a few days left until a ban goes into effect that will effectively outlaw most burning activities until the end of October, except for small campfires in permissible areas. According to a news release from the BC Wildfire Service, open fires, fireworks, sky lanterns...

VICTORIA - Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer be permitted to legally change their names under legislation introduced today. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the proposed law would amend the province's Name Act to ensure people convicted of dangerous offences can't c...

VICTORIA - The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more climate-friendly options with a focus on low- and middle-income households. A joint statement from Environment Canada and B.C.'s Energy Ministry says Ottawa is providing u...

CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack RCMP say the 29-year-old man who was reported missing on Monday, May 13 has been safely located. "The RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance," Chilliwack Cpl. Carmen Kiener said. All identifying information about the formerly missing man will be removed.

CHILLIWACK - The wait is over for coffee drinkers who crave a vanilla sweet cream cold brew, iced brown sugar oat shaken espresso, or other specialty drinks at two Chilliwack-area Starbucks locations. Starbucks confirmed Monday (May 13) that two more Starbucks locations are poised to open their doors this week in the C...

LOST CREEK FSR - Police in Mission say they're investigating the discovery of three burned vehicles on Lost Creek Forest Service Road north of Mission, two of which were later determined to be stolen. According to a news brief from a media relations officer at the Mission RCMP detachment, police say a witness reported ...

MISSION - When wildfires rage throughout British Columbia as they have for multiple, consecutive fire seasons, the role of a FireSmart coordinator becomes even more integral.FireSmart principles have shown that they are effective at reducing the risk to life and property in the most extreme wildfire conditions. To that...

CHILLIWACK - Ruth and Naomi's established an ambitious six-figure fundraising goal for its annual Night of Hope celebration this year so that it could enhance its addiction recovery services portfolio, which serves as a focal point of hope and healing in Chilliwack.Not only did the charity treat attendees to an evening...

CHILLIWACK - Diane Janzen has worn many hats during her remarkable time in Chilliwack, including roles as an elected official on both the Chilliwack Board of Education and Chilliwack City Council as well as executive positions in the non-profit sector. One of those senior leadership roles involved an 8-year stint as ex...

FORT NELSON, B.C. - A fire behaviour specialist with the B.C. Wildfire Service says an intense wildfire could hit Fort Nelson this morning, based on forecasts that have been calling for strong winds that have been fuelling the out-of-control blaze to continue throughout the day. Ben Boghean said in a video posted to so...

ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department, in collaboration with ICBC, is set to host a Motorcycle Skills Challenge, with a goal of enhancing riders' safety awareness and skills on the road.Scheduled for Saturday, May 18, the event invites participants holding a class 6 license, class 6 learners, or class 8 with a ...

CHILLIWACK - Here are two people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: Jeffrey ChapmanAge: 42Height: 6'4" ft Weight: 241lbsHair: Blonde Eyes: BlueWanted: Fail to Comply with ProbationWarrant in effect: May 1, 2024 Parole Jurisdiction: ChilliwackName: Corey Robinson...

VICTORIA - The B.C. government and two First Nations communities have agreed to a deal that will see the transfer of a 312 hectare land parcel on Vancouver Island to the Lyackson First Nation and Cowichan Tribes.The land is valued at $8.55 million and was recently purchased by the province from Mosaic Forest Management...

SURREY - Police have charged a fourth Indian national in last year's killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 22-year-old Amandeep Singh was already in the custody of Peel Regional Police in Ontario for unrelated firearms charges.Investigators say the evidence in the...

SQUAMISH- Officials say a woman was attacked by a bear while she was walking her dog at a nature estuary in Squamish.British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says in a Facebook post that the trails have been closed since the attack happened Friday, when the woman was walking her dog and it ran off into thick bus...

CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is reminding residents of the importance of planning ahead to be prepared for an emergency. In a social media post, the City says there are three key steps to take to be prepared for the unexpected - make a plan, get a kit, and be informed.The city website offers a series of tips to ...

COQUITLAM - R-C-M-P in Coquitlam say they recently recovered $50 thousand worth of stolen sports memorabilia from a storage lockerThe items were stolen from a storage locker where the police say they've been investigating a series of break-and-enters in recent weeks.Image: Stolen sports memorabilia / contributed by RCM...

FORT NELSON, B.C. - Thousands of people in northeast British Columbia were ordered to evacuate and flee south late Friday as a fast-growing wildfire neared the town of Fort Nelson. The evacuation order was issued by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nations around 7:15 p.m., with resident...

MISSION - Residents of Mission are expected to have greater access to team-based healthcare with the unveiling of the new Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) Friday (May 10). The UPCC is open at 32555 London Avenue.Health Minister Adrian Dix says the UPCC is meant to fortify primary care services, and produce timely ...