CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack's only London Drugs location at the Cottonwood Centre mall closed Sunday (Apr. 29) after the drug store chain cited an operational issue.In a brief statement posted to Facebook at 11:36 a.m. Sunday morning, the company said it had experienced an operational issue that resulted in the closure of ...

CHILLIWACK - The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is reminding residents of a major road closure Monday through the Fraser Canyon.Highway 1 will be closed Monday (Apr. 29) from 7 a.m. until Tuesday, April 30, at 7 a.m. The closure will allow crews to lift a new permanent bridge and slide it into place over...

ABBOTSFORD - In a thrilling display of skill and sportsmanship, the G.W. Graham varsity boys rugby team clinched a hard-fought victory against W.J. Mouat Secondary Thursday (Apr. 25) at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford, 15-0. The match, characterized by its intense physicality and strategic plays, showcased the best of hig...

RICHMOND - British Columbia's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says it is investigating after a woman was found dead in her Richmond home. It says the RCMP received a request for a wellness check at the residence around 5 p.m. on Friday. IHIT says in a news release that police responded and found the 71-year-old ...

CHILLIWACK - Here are two people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: Raymond ThiffaultAge: 32Height: 6'2" ft Weight: 209lbsHair: Brown Eyes: BrownWanted: Breach of Release Order x3, Driving While Prohibited, Breach of Undertaking, Possession of Stolen PropertyWar...

ABBOTSFORD - B.C.'s transportation ministry says the final repairs for the flood-damaged section of Highway 11 at Willband Creek in Abbotsford will begin Monday (Apr. 29). In an information release, the ministry says the four lanes of the highway will be shifted between Valley Road and Bateman Road to allow its contrac...

MISSION - A woman from the small community of Hatzic east of Mission, fell victim to a cyber-currency scam recently, losing approximately $25,000. According to an RCMP news release, the fraudster began by making contact with the victim through Facebook, enticing her to invest small sums of money with the promise of qui...

MISSION - A two-vehicle collision near Hatzic last weekend sent two people to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.A news release from Mission RCMP says the crash occurred on April 21 at 10:45 p.m. when a motorhome collided with a pickup truck on the Lougheed Highway, just east of Coleman Road.Police say the mot...

ABBOTSFORD - As Abbotsford police continue their search for a 27-year-old missing man, they are asking the public for dashcam video in one particular area. Police have confirmed Wesley Bosman was seen on Highway 11, just north of Hazelwood Avenue. Investigators are asking the public for dashcam video was captured Tuesd...

CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) has set in place an updated Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). Fraser Valley Future 2050 builds on its predecessor document while integrating new legislation and addressing evolving regional concerns. The RGS sets a roadmap for the region's development with input fro...

CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) has set in place an updated Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). Fraser Valley Future 2050 builds on its predecessor document while integrating new legislation and addressing evolving regional concerns. The RGS sets a roadmap for the region's development with input fro...

CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack is urging residents to register for the upcoming city-wide garage sale. It says the event offers an opportunity for residents to promote the recycling of materials. The event is planned for Saturday, May 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Those who register by Sunday, April 28 will be pr...

LYTTON - Nearly three years after a devastating fire burned 90 per cent of Lytton, including its RCMP detachment, Mounties in this rural community located approximately a half hour north of Boston Bar now have a temporary new building they can call home for the time being. According to a news release from the B.C. RCMP...

VANCOUVER - British Columbia is introducing measures to make illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including hospitals, on transit and in parks. In a news conference Friday (Apr. 26) Premier David Eby said the importance of public safety while ensuring access to treatment for those struggling with addiction, i...

ABBOTSFORD - The provincial government and the City of Abbotsford are set to roll out over 220 new shelter spaces and supportive homes. The initiative was announced Friday (Apr. 26) morning in Abbotsford. It was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), with a goal to provide immediate support to individu...

WHITE ROCK, B.C. - Police say the man killed in a fatal stabbing attack in White Rock, B.C., earlier this week may have tried to chase down the suspect who stabbed him. Homicide investigators say witnesses told them that Kulwinder Singh Sohi, 26, was seen in a physical altercation with the suspect before giving chase o...

VANCOUVER - The iconic Grouse Grind Trail is set to reopen to eager hikers Saturday (Apr. 27) following the completion of annual maintenance, trail enhancements, and a trailhead upgrade project. Enhancements this year include a redeveloped trailhead entrance, new seating, a water fountain, stretching bars, and enhanced...

VANCOUVER - B.C.'s public utility provider is giving away portable air conditioner units ahead of the summer heat.Low income and vulnerable people can apply to B.C. Hydro for a free AC unit, funded through a three-year, $10-million provincial program intended to provide 8,000 free portable AC units to people who need t...

ABBOTSFORD - The Abbotsford Police Department says it has exhausted multiple options in the search for a 27-year-old man who went missing earlier this week. According to an urgent appeal from the AbbyPD Thursday evening (Apr. 25), spokesperson Constable Jody Thomas says police have utilized an air search, police dog, s...

ABBOTSFORD - Abbotsford police say they're investigating an incident of gunshots deliberately fired into the basement suite of a residence in the Clearbrook area of town. According to a statement from Constable Jody Thomas, media relations officer for the police agency, Abbotsford PD officers initially responded to a s...

CHILLIWACK - The Fraser Valley Regional District is currently looking for three members of the public to serve as volunteers on the Board of Variance for a three-year term. According to a news release from the regional district, the Board of Variance functions as an independent body that evaluates requests from propert...

CHILLIWACK - Besides the need to satisfy your sweet tooth, and its reasonable price point of only $1.50 apiece, there's another good reason to take a bite out of a Smile Cookie at six Chilliwack-area Tim Hortons starting next week. According to the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, over $90,000 has been raised for ...

CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack firefighters were called to a small park in Sardis on a rainy Thursday morning (Apr. 25) after a tree somehow caught fire.Chilliwack firefighters were dispatched to Manuel Park near Sardis Elementary at approximately 10:20 a.m. for the report of glowing red inside a tree in the park, located jus...

CHILLIWACK - An Abbotsford resident who helped establish the Miri-Piri Wrestling Club and serves as its president will be inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame. According to a news release dated Tuesday, April 23, the wrestling club announced that Kulvinder Singh Kooner will be enshrined into the Abbotsford ...

CHETWYND, B.C. - An out-of-control wildfire in northeastern British Columbia has triggered the province's first evacuation of this year's fire season. The Peace River Regional District declared a state of local emergency and issued an evacuation order for an area near Chetwynd, B.C., last night. The 50-hectare Wildmare...

CHILLIWACK - She's been described as an adored wife, proud mother, esteemed mentor, and a faithful friend. And in her medical practice, Dr. Melanie Madill embodied everything you could possibly want in a family doctor: a caring practitioner, a fearless advocate and a thoughtful leader. Family, friends, medical colleagu...

CHILLIWACK - Callum Tung stopped 24 of 26 shots to lead the Alberni Valley Bulldogs to a 3 - 2 win over the Chilliwack Chiefs Wednesday (Apr. 24) night in Port Alberni. The win gave the Bulldogs a sweep of the best-of-seven second round BCHL playoff series.Parker Murray and Mateo Mrsic scored goals for the Chiefs who w...

Nine-year-old Carter Vigh was having a great day last July 11, visiting a waterpark, enjoying a picnic lunch and playing soccer with other kids at a day camp run by his mother, Amber Vigh. At the time, wildfires were raging throughout parts of British Columbia and so Amber checked the air quality index on a weather app...