Jessica Peters

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Ride to Live brings men together over prostate health

Ride to Live brings men together over prostate health

Fraser Valley Ride to Live takes scenic route from Chilliwack to Mission and Abbotsford

Ride to Live brings men together over prostate health
Jenna Hauck/ The Progress Joanne Craven, 54, has MS and is a champion of the MS Society’s major fundraiser, the Walk for MS which will take place this year on May 28.

Fraser Valley MS Walk offers hope for a cure

This year’s MS Walk in the Fraser Valley will take place in Chilliwack, May 28

Jenna Hauck/ The Progress Joanne Craven, 54, has MS and is a champion of the MS Society’s major fundraiser, the Walk for MS which will take place this year on May 28.
PHOTO: Fiery Highway 1 incident Wednesday caught on camera

PHOTO: Fiery Highway 1 incident Wednesday caught on camera

Car engulfed in flames yesterday afternoon on Highway 1

PHOTO: Fiery Highway 1 incident Wednesday caught on camera
GT Hiring Solutions says being prepared for a career fair can make or break your chance at impressing a potential employer. (Jenna Hauck/Progress file)

Personality and presentation key to career fair success

How to prepare for the upcoming Black Press Career Fair in Langley on May 11

GT Hiring Solutions says being prepared for a career fair can make or break your chance at impressing a potential employer. (Jenna Hauck/Progress file)
Miss Teen Fraser Valley 2017 is Georgia, from Chilliwack. She will compete for Miss Teen Canada this August, and hopes to promote the theme of “women helping women.” (JESSICA PETERS/ THE PROGRESS)

Introducing Miss Teen Fraser Valley

Chilliwack girl chosen to represent Fraser Valley in Miss Teen competition

Miss Teen Fraser Valley 2017 is Georgia, from Chilliwack. She will compete for Miss Teen Canada this August, and hopes to promote the theme of “women helping women.” (JESSICA PETERS/ THE PROGRESS)
This house on McCaffrey Blvd. went up in flames shortly before 1 a.m. Monday.

VIDEO: Fire destroys Chilliwack house overnight

Neighbour sets up fundraiser account to help family who lost everything in Chilliwack fire.

This house on McCaffrey Blvd. went up in flames shortly before 1 a.m. Monday.
Carolyn Burgh shows off some of the dresses she has in storage for The Graduate Wardrobe

Chilliwack woman helping add a touch of magic to prom night

Carolyn Burgh has created a two-pronged event to help lower the high costs of prom night

Carolyn Burgh shows off some of the dresses she has in storage for The Graduate Wardrobe
Travis Mcdonald played sports at a young age in Chilliwack. His mother is spreading the word about fentanyl dangers following his death at 37 years of age in a Vancouver hotel room.

Fentanyl: A mother’s pain, a mother’s message

Jackie Mcdonald-Read is trying to get the message out that victims of fentanyl overdose are people worth saving, after death of her son

Travis Mcdonald played sports at a young age in Chilliwack. His mother is spreading the word about fentanyl dangers following his death at 37 years of age in a Vancouver hotel room.
The Chilliwack and District Seniors' Resource Society says Snow Angels are desperately needed this winter

Snow Angels answered plea for help

Chilliwack volunteers rose to the challenge when hearing of seniors stuck at home after snowstorm

The Chilliwack and District Seniors' Resource Society says Snow Angels are desperately needed this winter
Sebastian Gomez as pictured at a sporting event. Gomez has been identified by friends and co-workers as the person killed in a workplace accident in Chilliwack on March 11

Worker identified in Chilliwack workplace death

24-year-old Sebastian Gomez killed when machinery failed at construction site in Garrison area

Sebastian Gomez as pictured at a sporting event. Gomez has been identified by friends and co-workers as the person killed in a workplace accident in Chilliwack on March 11
Derek Watson offers an emotional tribute to his friend Sgt. David Langlands – one of 11 men killed when their B-24 Liberator bomber crashed into a mountainside near Chilliwack on June 1

WWII monument dream becomes reality in Chilliwack

Hundreds gather as airmen from a crashed B-24 bomber are remembered

Derek Watson offers an emotional tribute to his friend Sgt. David Langlands – one of 11 men killed when their B-24 Liberator bomber crashed into a mountainside near Chilliwack on June 1
Cyclists will get up close and personal with farms

Food and farms on display in Agassiz

Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour gives participants an insider look at food sources

Cyclists will get up close and personal with farms
An artist's rendering of what the Airplane Creek Memorial in Thompson Regional Park will look like. The memorial will pay tribute to the loss of 11 men who died in a Second World War training exercise in the Cheam mountain range.

Tragic Chilliwack war story lives on with memorial

Air Cadets, legion members come together to create memorial for 11 airmen who died in training exercise in Cheam mountain range

An artist's rendering of what the Airplane Creek Memorial in Thompson Regional Park will look like. The memorial will pay tribute to the loss of 11 men who died in a Second World War training exercise in the Cheam mountain range.

FVRD begins consultation process for organic waste ban

Process will begin with pre-consultation with businesses and community leaders, says board chair Sharon Gaetz

Dr. Gwen Point was installed as the new Chancellor of University of the Fraser Valley on Wednesday during a formal ceremony at the Chilliwack campus. Point is the second chancellor for UFV — before her was Dr. Brian Minter from 2008 to 2014.

UFV chancellor looks to lead by example

Dr. Gwen Point has been installed as UFV’s chancellor, becoming the second person to hold the ceremonial position.

Dr. Gwen Point was installed as the new Chancellor of University of the Fraser Valley on Wednesday during a formal ceremony at the Chilliwack campus. Point is the second chancellor for UFV — before her was Dr. Brian Minter from 2008 to 2014.
Daniel Sedin signs a jersey at Kent elementary school. The jersey will remain on display at the school to commemorate the Sedin Family Foundation's donation to the playground project there. The foundation donated $50

Sedins bring cash, play ball hockey in Agassiz

Canucks players Daniel and Henrick Sedin launch new family foundation at events in Agassiz

Daniel Sedin signs a jersey at Kent elementary school. The jersey will remain on display at the school to commemorate the Sedin Family Foundation's donation to the playground project there. The foundation donated $50

Water bottling plant proposed for Harrison Mills

Public hearing this Wednesday for rezoning to allow bottling plant

Kobo Town performs on July 12 at the Harrison Festival of the Arts.

Festival of the Arts arrives

Music and more is yours to enjoy in Harrison Hot Springs

Kobo Town performs on July 12 at the Harrison Festival of the Arts.
Campers have left a massive mess behind at Wood Lake

Campers leave massive mess at Wood Lake

Harrison Lake area recreation site reportedly the site of a Maple Ridge grad party

Campers have left a massive mess behind at Wood Lake
Emergency crews used the Jaws of Life to remove a 14-year-old driver from her car on Saturday night

Young driver recovering after Speedway crash

Jaws of Life used to removed 14-year-old from car after racetrack mishap

Emergency crews used the Jaws of Life to remove a 14-year-old driver from her car on Saturday night