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Police received a report that a 31-year-old man had passed out behind the wheel of the stolen truck near 3rd Avenue and Hope Street on Feb. 15. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Police received a report that a 31-year-old man had passed out behind the wheel of the stolen truck near 3rd Avenue and Hope Street on Feb. 15. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Fraser Valley Regional District office on Cheam Avenue in Chilliwack. (Paul Henderson/The Progress)

With Fraser Valley Regional District financial plan 2023-27 ‘conservatism is key,’ says CAO

The 9:30 budget review by Zoom/in person is on Feb. 16, with public participation possible

Fraser Valley Regional District office on Cheam Avenue in Chilliwack. (Paul Henderson/The Progress)
The city has received a rezoning application that would allow for an apartment development on McCallum Road on the former MSA Hospital property. The lands were turned over to Matsqui First Nation in 2020. (Google Street View)

Application seeks to rezone former Abbotsford hospital lands for apartment development

Rezoning of former MSA Hospital property on McCallum Road would also allow for a park

The city has received a rezoning application that would allow for an apartment development on McCallum Road on the former MSA Hospital property. The lands were turned over to Matsqui First Nation in 2020. (Google Street View)
A man serving nine years for a savage beating in Hope has had his appeal denied and will stay in jail.

Appeal denied for man involved in 2016 assault and kidnapping in Hope

Robert Lowry and two others attacked Richard Houle in a dispute over a marijuana grow op

A man serving nine years for a savage beating in Hope has had his appeal denied and will stay in jail.
Two motorcyclists from Mission had their bikes impounded on Tuesday night (Feb. 14) after passing an unmarked police car at high speed on Highway 11 in Abbotsford. (Abbotsford Police Department photo)

Two Mission bikers hit speeds of 200 km/h and pass cop car in Abbotsford

Pair were detained for dangerous driving on 80 km/h zone on Highway 11

Two motorcyclists from Mission had their bikes impounded on Tuesday night (Feb. 14) after passing an unmarked police car at high speed on Highway 11 in Abbotsford. (Abbotsford Police Department photo)
Transit operators are fighting for increased pay in the Fraser Valley. (Abbotsford News file photo)

As transit strike action continue in Fraser Valley, CUPE asks for online pledge support

Bus drivers stopped collecting fares on Chilliwack and Abbotsford routes almost two weeks ago

Transit operators are fighting for increased pay in the Fraser Valley. (Abbotsford News file photo)
A community plaza is proposed for the historic downtown core in the area of Montvue Avenue and West Railway Street. The portion of Montvue that currently connects to Essendene Avenue (shown on the dotted red line) would be closed to accommodate the plaza.

Estimated $4 million plan in Abbotsford calls for downtown outdoor plaza

Project proposes realignment and partial closure of Montvue Avenue

A community plaza is proposed for the historic downtown core in the area of Montvue Avenue and West Railway Street. The portion of Montvue that currently connects to Essendene Avenue (shown on the dotted red line) would be closed to accommodate the plaza.
Michael Rhodey Roberge has been charged with causing pellet gun damage to windows at SinAmen Bun Co. and other Chilliwack businesses. (Eric J. Welsh/ Chilliwack Progress)

Chilliwack man faces seven charges for pellet gun vandalism

Rhodey Michael Roberge is accused of damaging the windows of several local businesses

Michael Rhodey Roberge has been charged with causing pellet gun damage to windows at SinAmen Bun Co. and other Chilliwack businesses. (Eric J. Welsh/ Chilliwack Progress)
A 28-year-old Chilliwack man, Tyler Joshua Priebe, awaits sentencing on two firearms charges from the summer of 2020.

Sentencing hearing held for Chilliwack man caught with restricted firearm

Tyler Joshua Priebe was arrested with a Glock handgun altered to fire off several rounds per second

A 28-year-old Chilliwack man, Tyler Joshua Priebe, awaits sentencing on two firearms charges from the summer of 2020.
Students’ Voice members (back row) Braiden Reeves, Gabe Rowaan, Jaden Welch, Aaron Hadley, John René. (GSA), and (front row) Emily McLean, Oliver Baker, and Isabella Oberst. (Students’ Voice)

Chilliwack student activists counter misconceptions about drag-show performers via video

‘Drag performances at Glow Up will be age appropriate for a teen audience,’ says school board chair

Students’ Voice members (back row) Braiden Reeves, Gabe Rowaan, Jaden Welch, Aaron Hadley, John René. (GSA), and (front row) Emily McLean, Oliver Baker, and Isabella Oberst. (Students’ Voice)
Joan Stevens of Abbotsford recently won $100,000 on a Black Pearls scratch-and-win ticket. (Photo by BC Lottery Corporation)

Trip for tortilla chips and candy turns into $100K win for Abbotsford resident

Joan Stevens uncovers top prize on Black Pearls scratch-and-win ticket

Joan Stevens of Abbotsford recently won $100,000 on a Black Pearls scratch-and-win ticket. (Photo by BC Lottery Corporation)
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A rescue team rappelled down a steep embankment Sunday night to assist a family that was lost and injured on Sumas Mountain. (Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue/Facebook)

Family rescued from Abbotsford’s Sumas Mountain by helicopter after cold night near waterfall

Three rescue teams worked through the night to ensure family of three was safe

A rescue team rappelled down a steep embankment Sunday night to assist a family that was lost and injured on Sumas Mountain. (Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue/Facebook)
Suhaandeep Gill spent last week delivering special treat bags to shelters in Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Mission. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

Kid Cupid: Young Abbotsford boy delivers love to the streets with Valentine’s Day bags

Suhaandeep Gill, 7, created thoughtful bags of much-needed items to give to three city shelters

Suhaandeep Gill spent last week delivering special treat bags to shelters in Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Mission. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
Taking place just in time for Family Day (Feb. 18), the Sunshine Snowfest promises to be “fun and engaging” for both adults and kids - and a great way for families to make memories together. (Terry Ananny/SVCRS)

Juno award musician Norman Foote performing at Sunshine Snowfest on Feb. 18

Hot chocolate forest and live entertainment promised for Saturday’s winter festival

Taking place just in time for Family Day (Feb. 18), the Sunshine Snowfest promises to be “fun and engaging” for both adults and kids - and a great way for families to make memories together. (Terry Ananny/SVCRS)
Fire in an upstairs unit damaged two businesses – Montrose & George and Reddy Made Cakes – Sunday evening (Feb. 12) at Essendene and Montrose avenues. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Fire damages bakery and clothing store in downtown Abbotsford

Two businesses impacted at Montrose and Essendene after fire in upstairs unit

Fire in an upstairs unit damaged two businesses – Montrose & George and Reddy Made Cakes – Sunday evening (Feb. 12) at Essendene and Montrose avenues. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)
Québecois quintet Rosier will play Harrison’s Memorial Hall (290 Esplanade Avenue) on Saturday, Feb. 25. The performance is part of Harrison Festival Society’s “Tunes About Town” series. (Photo/Harrison Festival Society)
Québecois quintet Rosier will play Harrison’s Memorial Hall (290 Esplanade Avenue) on Saturday, Feb. 25. The performance is part of Harrison Festival Society’s “Tunes About Town” series. (Photo/Harrison Festival Society)
Ross Aikenhead is putting the provincial goverment on notice he can no longer make himself available to undertake cleanups in the Chilliwack River Valley. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress screenshot)

Chilliwack volunteer puts B.C. minister on notice he’s no longer available for garbage cleanups

Why are volunteers left to clean messes that trained professionals should be dealing with?

Ross Aikenhead is putting the provincial goverment on notice he can no longer make himself available to undertake cleanups in the Chilliwack River Valley. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress screenshot)
School bus drivers are in demand across the country, and that is being felt in Abbotsford where cancellations were common in the fall. (File photo)

Hundreds of Abbotsford students being left behind daily by school bus driver shortage

School board to look at staff report that outlines how many routes and students affected this year

School bus drivers are in demand across the country, and that is being felt in Abbotsford where cancellations were common in the fall. (File photo)
Southern Irrigation signage has gone up under Chilliwack’s famous pink car in recent days, leading locals to wonder what fate awaits the landmark. (Facebook photo)

Southern Irrigation has mysterious plan for Chilliwack’s famous pink car

The company that bought the old Pick-a-Part lot plans on having some fun with the landmark

Southern Irrigation signage has gone up under Chilliwack’s famous pink car in recent days, leading locals to wonder what fate awaits the landmark. (Facebook photo)