Fraser Valley

Jason Klop filed a petition in B.C. Supreme Court on Sept. 17, stating the college has no jurisdiction over his sale of FMT to buyers outside of Canada. Facebook photo.

Fraser Valley naturopath fights order to stop selling human poop in dubious treatments

Jason Klop takes legal action against College of Naturopathic Physicians of B.C.

Jason Klop filed a petition in B.C. Supreme Court on Sept. 17, stating the college has no jurisdiction over his sale of FMT to buyers outside of Canada. Facebook photo.
The Fraser Valley Bandits have announced they are moving from Abbotsford to Langley and will now play out of the Langley Events Centre starting in 2022.

Fraser Valley Bandits moving from Abbotsford to Langley

Canadian Elite Basketball League team will now play out of Langley Events Centre

The Fraser Valley Bandits have announced they are moving from Abbotsford to Langley and will now play out of the Langley Events Centre starting in 2022.
Average daily case rate of new cases per 100,000 population, by local health area and community health service area, Sept. 13 - Sept. 19, 2021. BCCDC map.

BCCDC: Case rates increasing across the eastern Fraser Valley, Agassiz highest rate in Lower Mainland

Unvaccinated persons account for 77% of new cases, and 87% of hospitalizations

Average daily case rate of new cases per 100,000 population, by local health area and community health service area, Sept. 13 - Sept. 19, 2021. BCCDC map.
Chilliwack Search and Rescue boats arrive on the scene where a body was reported found on the Fraser River off Old Orchard Road in Chilliwack at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22, 2021. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Body of missing 22-year-old angler found Wednesday in the Fraser River

Jess Austin Nadin went fishing and was reported missing at 11:30 a.m on Sept. 13

Chilliwack Search and Rescue boats arrive on the scene where a body was reported found on the Fraser River off Old Orchard Road in Chilliwack at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22, 2021. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
The MEI Eagles senior boys volleyball team celebrates a win at the 2021 UFV Cascades Men’s High School Tournament on Sept. 18. (Submitted)

MEI Eagles win UFV high school volleyball tournament

Senior boys team takes home victory at Abbotsford-based event

The MEI Eagles senior boys volleyball team celebrates a win at the 2021 UFV Cascades Men’s High School Tournament on Sept. 18. (Submitted)
Cascades forward Taylor Richardson controls the ball during Canada West action on Sunday (Sept. 19). (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

UFV Cascades soccer teams held to zero offence on opening weekend

Women play to pair of scoreless draws, men post a draw and a loss to Victoria

Cascades forward Taylor Richardson controls the ball during Canada West action on Sunday (Sept. 19). (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Abbotsford’s Jenny Quilty had an impressive summer at several ultramarathon events over the summer. (Submitted)

Abbotsford’s Quilty finishes successful summer on the trails

Local ultramarathoner has top finishes in events in Alberta and Quebec

Abbotsford’s Jenny Quilty had an impressive summer at several ultramarathon events over the summer. (Submitted)
Sonar site in July 2021. Pictured left to right: Georgia Westerveld, Ashlee Prevost, and Rich Bussanich. Amanda Gawor photo.

Sumas First Nation invests in sonar for salmon conservation

2nd year of Nation’s five-year Conservation, Guardianship, and Harvest Plan

Sonar site in July 2021. Pictured left to right: Georgia Westerveld, Ashlee Prevost, and Rich Bussanich. Amanda Gawor photo.
A semi truck flipped on Highway 1 near Hope on Sept. 16, 2021. (Edward Ryder photo)

Semi truck flipped on Highway 1 near Hope in construction zone

Traffic delays expected as truck lays across most of both lanes westbound

A semi truck flipped on Highway 1 near Hope on Sept. 16, 2021. (Edward Ryder photo)
The Central Fraser Valley Transit operations and maintenance facility on Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford. (Screengrab from BC Transit video)

BC Transit experiencing service challenges in Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack

Central Fraser Valley routes and schedules may change with little notice, transit company warns

The Central Fraser Valley Transit operations and maintenance facility on Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford. (Screengrab from BC Transit video)
Riders make their way through Mission during a training run earlier this month. (Facebook)

Cops for Cancer cycling across the Fraser Valley

22nd annual Tour de Valley begins on Sept. 20, 17 riders participating

Riders make their way through Mission during a training run earlier this month. (Facebook)
Bandits management team members Dylan Kular (left) and Andrew Savory have both received promotions after several successful years with the CEBL team. (Submitted)

Fraser Valley Bandits announce executive promotions

Bandits management team members Dylan Kular, Andrew Savory receive new titles

Bandits management team members Dylan Kular (left) and Andrew Savory have both received promotions after several successful years with the CEBL team. (Submitted)
There are reports this young man went missing along the banks of the Fraser River in Chilliwack while fishing on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. (Facebook Karen Norvell)

UPDATE: Still searching for 22-year-old missing near the Fraser River in Chilliwack Monday

Jess Austin Nadin went fishing and was reported missing at 11:30 a.m on Sept. 13

There are reports this young man went missing along the banks of the Fraser River in Chilliwack while fishing on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. (Facebook Karen Norvell)
Thousands of pounds of food are collected each year in the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive headed up by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Langley. (Special to Black Press Media)

Donation drive aims to raise 600,000 pounds of food this year

B.C. Food Drive supports Lower Mainland food banks

Thousands of pounds of food are collected each year in the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive headed up by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Langley. (Special to Black Press Media)
A recent acquisition by Denciti Development puts together 7985 Lickman Road and 43971 Industrial Way in Chilliwack, in a move to deliver retail, commercial, and industrial possibilities. (CBRE)

Property acquisition off Highway 1 in Chilliwack to fuel economic growth

‘Location truly serves as gateway to Trans-Canada Highway and the Fraser Valley,’ says Denciti CEO

A recent acquisition by Denciti Development puts together 7985 Lickman Road and 43971 Industrial Way in Chilliwack, in a move to deliver retail, commercial, and industrial possibilities. (CBRE)
Fraser Valley Bandits

Fraser Valley basketball Bandits earn all-star selections

Two members of the CEBL team earned second-team spots and two earned All-Canadian recognition

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For months now, the number of new listings with the FVREB has been shrinking, and they decreased even further in August. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Home buyers facing worst supply shortage in 40 years, says Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

2nd highest August sales ever, yet supply continues to shrink

For months now, the number of new listings with the FVREB has been shrinking, and they decreased even further in August. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
The first-ever Horsepower for Hospice raised over $50,000 for the Abbotsford Hospice Society. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

SLIDESHOW: Abbotsford’s Horsepower for Hospice event

Debut event raises over $50,000, plans are to make this an annual event

The first-ever Horsepower for Hospice raised over $50,000 for the Abbotsford Hospice Society. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
The Girls Fly Too event in Abbotsford has announced full vaccination is required for entry. (Submitted)

Full vaccination required for Abbotsford’s Girls Fly Too event

Participants, volunteers and display partners must have two shots for entry, masks also required

The Girls Fly Too event in Abbotsford has announced full vaccination is required for entry. (Submitted)
Glow-in-the-dark golf is happening at Cheam in Chilliwack on Oct. 1, as a fundraiser for the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation. (Submitted photo)

Glow-in-the-dark golf tournament planned in Chilliwack

Evening of play at Cheam will support the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation

Glow-in-the-dark golf is happening at Cheam in Chilliwack on Oct. 1, as a fundraiser for the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation. (Submitted photo)