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Valley Huskers welcome new head coach, assistant head coach
The Valley Huskers have appointed Kevin Phillips as head coach, with longtime colleague Ryk Piché joining him as assistant head coach. The pair have coached together and against each other for more than 20 years…
Kevin Phillips Named as Valley Huskers Head Coach
The Valley Huskers named Kevin Phillips their new head coach on Friday, Nov. 13, following Bob Reist’s retirement. Phillips has coached at high school, university and junior levels, including as quarterbacks coach at…
Youth swarmed and assaulted in Chilliwack: RCMP
Chilliwack RCMP are seeking witnesses after a girl was swarmed and assaulted on the evening of Nov. 8. The incident was recorded on video, and police are asking people with information to come forward. They also urged…
Letter: Bringing Halloween joy to the neighbourhood
A local resident, Nadine Epp-Evans, has publicly expressed her gratitude to a neighbour named Paul for his elaborate and creative Halloween yard display. The annual homemade decorations have become a beloved tradition…
Got a parking ticket? Pay with a toy!
Chilliwack is again allowing eligible parking tickets to be paid with toys or gift cards donated to the Chilliwack Community Services Toy Drive. Tickets issued from July 17 through Dec. 10, 2026, with numbers beginning…
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DISTURBING CONTENT – Chilliwack RCMP Investigating Allegations of Youth Assault Captured on Video
Chilliwack RCMP are investigating an alleged assault involving a group of youths and a female youth after video of the incident began circulating online. Police received an initial report on November 8 and additional…
Chilliwack RCMP actively investigating assault on youth captured on video
Chilliwack RCMP are investigating an assault involving a female youth and a group of youths after video of the incident began circulating on social media. Police received an initial report on Nov. 8 and additional…
Chilliwack RCMP investigating 'disturbing' video of teenagers assaulting girl in park
Chilliwack RCMP are investigating an alleged assault on a teenage girl that was recorded and circulated on social media. Police received reports about the incident on Nov. 8 and additional reports on Nov. 13 after the…
GW Graham Music Teacher Receives Provincial Recognition
Shane Monkman, a music teacher at GW Graham Secondary in Sardis, has received the BC Music Educators’ Association’s Outstanding Secondary Music Educator Award. The recognition was announced at the association’s…
What's Happening Chilliwack: A list of events from Nov. 13 onward
Chilliwack has a range of community events scheduled from Nov. 13 onward, including a Christmas craft and vendor fair, an SPCA fundraiser offering pet photos with Santa, and a local art show. The events take place at…
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High Streamflow Advisory as of November 12, 2026
Environment Canada’s High Streamflow Advisory remained in effect on November 12 for British Columbia’s Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon, including areas around Chilliwack and Hope. The River Forecast Centre warned that…
Chilliwack-Hope constituents gather to push MP Strahl to oppose Bill C-39
About 25 to 30 people rallied outside Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl’s office on Thursday, Nov. 12, urging him to oppose Bill C-39. Protesters object to the bill’s fast-tracked project approval process and provisions…
Bob Reist Looks at Retirement, Resigns as Huskers Head Coach
Bob Reist has resigned as head coach of the Valley Huskers, the Chilliwack-based junior football club announced. Reist led the team from 2017, overseeing a rebuild, a return to the playoffs and a Coach of the Year…
Valley Huskers head coach steps down after nearly a decade at the helm in Chilliwack
The Valley Huskers announced Thursday that head coach Bob Reist has stepped down after leading the Canadian Junior Football League team since 2017. The club credited him with rebuilding the program, changing its culture…
IT WILL BE LOUD – BC Emergency Alert System TEST: November 18, 2026 at 1:55PM (VIDEO)
British Columbia will test its emergency alert system on Wednesday, November 18, at 1:55 p.m. Alerts will be broadcast on television, radio and compatible cellphones. Residents are asked not to call 911 for information…
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Chilliwack's Toys for Tickets returns for 3rd year
Chilliwack is bringing back its Toys for Tickets program for a third year, allowing residents to pay eligible parking fines with toy or gift-card donations to the Chilliwack Community Services toy drive. Tickets issued…
New-look Chilliwack school board sworn in
Four new trustees were sworn in to the seven-member Chilliwack Board of Education on Nov. 10, beginning a term that runs through October 2030. Michael Carter, Leah Kelley, Cary Moore and Katie Bartel joined returning…
Chilliwack café owner launches last-ditch effort to keep venue open
Serene Stay & Play Café owner Jenny Sawatzky has launched a community membership drive to try to keep the Sardis business open. Rising rent, utility bills, wages and goods costs have put the café’s future at risk. The…
City of Chilliwack’s Toys for (Traffic) Tickets Program Returns Until December 10
The City of Chilliwack is again accepting toys and gift cards as payment for eligible parking tickets, with donations supporting the Chilliwack Community Services Toy Drive. Tickets issued by the city between July 17…
Chilliwack infrastructure project to last over 4 weeks, result in periodic lane closures at Evans/Wells
BC Hydro plans underground duct work at Evans Road and Wells Road in Chilliwack to ease demand on existing electrical feeders and support future growth. Crews began preparations on Nov. 9, with construction expected to…
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PHOTOS: Chilliwack gathers to honour Canada's fallen
Thousands of residents gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Chilliwack to observe Remembrance Day ceremonies. The event featured a parade along Main Street and wreath-laying tributes to honour Canada's fallen soldiers…
Fundraiser launched after Métis woman murdered in Chilliwack
A fundraiser has been launched for Kitty Hayward, a 52-year-old Métis woman who was murdered in Chilliwack on November 6. Hayward was found dead in a residence on Mellard Avenue, leading to the arrest of 55-year-old…
Three Chilliwack drivers face 90-day prohibitions after collisions
Chilliwack RCMP dealt with six suspected impaired-driving cases last week, including three collisions. The drivers involved in those crashes received 90-day driving prohibitions, according to the police. The incidents…
Chilliwack Mounties seize suspected firearm after laser complaint
Chilliwack RCMP arrested a man following reports of a laser being pointed at traffic near Banford and McGuire roads. During the arrest, officers discovered weapons in the suspect's vehicle, including a suspected…
Highway 1 drivers warned of storm, possible flooding in Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon
British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Transit is warning drivers to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding along Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon. Pooling water…
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Chilliwack veteran, 95, recalls dangerous journey to Korean War
Ninety-five-year-old Korean War veteran Leroy George recently shared his harrowing memories of military service and a near-fatal train collision in 1950. Speaking from his home in Chilliwack, George recounted his…
Parliamentary Secretary Klassen highlights Government of Canada's investments from Budget 2026: Masters of our destiny to support Canadian culture, strengthen creative industries, and improve access to arts and heritage across the country
Parliamentary Secretary Klassen announced new federal investments from Budget 2026 aimed at bolstering Canada's creative industries and cultural sector. The initiative, titled 'Masters of our destiny,' seeks to…
High Streamflow Advisory as of November 10, 2026
British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the Fraser Valley, Fraser Canyon and Chilcotin as another storm system brings heavy rain to southwest B.C. Rivers may rise rapidly…
Chilliwack RCMP 'weekly snapshot' includes impaired drivers, weapon possessions
The Chilliwack RCMP released a weekly report detailing several incidents occurring between November 2 and 8. Officers responded to three separate impaired driving cases, resulting in 90-day driving prohibitions and…