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A record-breaking sturgeon was just pulled from the Fraser River
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (241+ words) A Chilliwack fishing guide landed " and released " an estimated 1, 100-pound white sturgeon. There are giants in the Fraser River, and a Chilliwack fishing guide just found one. In June, Kevin Estrada of Sturgeon Slayers guided a group to one of…...
Langley City and the Waceya M'tis Society teamed up on emergency preparedness
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (242+ words) Me'tis leadership and city staff brought practical emergency skills to 30 residents this weekend. Thirty people gathered in Langley City this past weekend for a hands-on emergency preparedness workshop, hosted in partnership with the Waceya M'tis Society. The session brought together…...
Monday - June 29 - Abbotsford's new plaza comes alive
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (869+ words) Plus, Canada Day plans around the Fraser Valley. Canada Day is Wednesday, and there's plenty happening across the Fraser Valley " from Abbotsford's parade and fireworks to Chilliwack's drone show and Hope's car show and evening celebration. We've put together a…...
Friday - June 26 - Inside Chilliwack's 2025 Annual Report
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (706+ words) Plus, Langley City adopts a new accessibility plan. Chilliwack's 2025 Annual Report is now available, and it's worth a browse " the city paved over eight kilometres of roads, planted 5, 400 trees, and the fire department responded to nearly 5, 000 calls for service last…...
A look back at what Chilliwack accomplished in 2025
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (286+ words) The city's 2025 Annual Report is now available online. Every year, the City of Chilliwack publishes an annual report covering everything from major infrastructure projects to departmental finances. The 2025 edition is now available online, and it offers a useful snapshot of…...
Friday - June 19 - When a highway closure becomes a safety issue
1+ week, 6+ day ago (749+ words) William Johnson on Sunday night's Highway 1 gridlock " and why better communication matters. Our own William Johnson has weighed in on Sunday's Highway 1 closure after getting stuck in traffic for three and a half hours. He and his family were headed…...
Wednesday - June 17 - Langley City's Community Day drew thousands
2+ week, 1+ day ago (732+ words) Plus, Indigenous Day celebrations in Hope and Langley this weekend. This Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day " a day to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and M'tis peoples. The date…...
Opinion: The Highway 1 closure wasn't just frustrating "it was avoidable.
2+ week, 1+ day ago (664+ words) When thousands of drivers are trapped for hours, communication failures become a public safety issue. A road sign West of the Mt. Lehman Road Exit (Exit 83) on Highway 1 in Abbotsford on Sunday, June 14, 2206. (Credit: Ada Slivinski) No one expects highway…...
Monday - June 15 - Your Wednesday plans
2+ week, 3+ day ago (724+ words) Plus, Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove is stepping down this fall If you're looking for something to do mid-week, there's a free crib social in Chilliwack every Wednesday and a farmers market at Douglas Park in Langley " both good reasons to…...
A quarter of all B. C. drug deaths happened in Fraser Health in first four months of 2026
2+ week, 3+ day ago (349+ words) Across B. C. , 119 people lost their lives to illicit drugs. In April, 31 people in the Fraser Valley were killed by toxic drugs, according to new data from the B. C. Coroners Service (BCCS). This includes 14 in South Fraser, 11 in East Fraser and six in…...