Security concerns prompt new fence around back of Chilliwack public library

Evidence of a small fire on March 17, 2023 outside the new fence at the Chilliwack Library erected for security, according to city hall. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
Location frequented by people living on the streets, several burn spots seen next to building
Linesman Lonnie Cameron, who was honoured before the game for working his 1,500th NHL game laughs as the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks play during first period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, on Monday February 25, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

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A man was found with gunshot wounds along Bastion Street in downtown Nanaimo at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. (file photo)

Man shot in face in downtown Nanaimo
7 reasons to blaze a trail to the 2023 CannExpo

7 reasons to blaze a trail to the 2023 CannExpo
Take an Alberta roadtrip in the footsteps of ‘The Last of Us’

Take an Alberta roadtrip in the footsteps of ‘The Last of Us’

Bill Henderson of Chilliwack. (File photo)

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New anti-Ukraine graffiti, and crosses, have been left outside a Langley, B.C. townhouse that has been flying a Ukraine flag. (Courtesy Kiersten Bisgaard)

More anti-Ukraine graffiti spray painted at B.C. townhouse
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Geek SOS Productions presents Rocky Mountain High – Celebrating the Music of John Denver on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hub International Theatre in Chilliwack.

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St. Patrick’s Day rites: Parades, bagpipes, clinking pints

The Canadian Human Rights Commission logo is seen in this undated handout. A union representing public service lawyers says the government has found discrimination and systemic racism at play in an institution specifically designed to root it out.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO

Government finds that Canadian Human Rights Commission discriminated against workers

Pam Alexis, B.C. minister of agriculture and food, said the $5 million she was announcing on March 16 in Chilliwack will protect farmers and their animals from animal diseases, which in turn will protect B.C.’s economy and food security. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Chilliwack Progress)

B.C. creates $5M animal-disease response program to make farmers, ranchers more resilient

BC RCMP seized large amounts of psilocybin mushrooms, and precursor chemicals used to produce fentanyl and MDMA in two recent Metro Vancouver drug busts. (Jane Skrypnek/Black Press Media)

RCMP arrest 6, seize fentanyl-producing chemicals in 2 B.C. drug busts

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A recent legal action involving palm trees and the Victoria climate tried to challenge the duty of care owed to customers by businesses months after a purchase. (Pexels photo)

Victoria resident sues after palm trees die, claiming they were ‘negligently’ planted

Case brings up issue of duty of care months after a purchase

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he’d implement a countrywide standardized test for nurses and doctors, making it easier for them to switch provinces or enter Canada from other countries. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Poilievre calls for testing that would allow doctors, nurses to work across Canada

Conservative leader says he’d implement a countrywide standardized test

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Golden Eagle Golf Club hosted the first tournament of the MJT 2023 season from March 13-14. (MJT/Special to The News)

2023 season of the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour tees off at B.C. golf course

Players received gift packages in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the MJT

Vernon’s Elena Gaskill, Beijing Olympian in 2022, will join four-time NFL Super Bowl winner Rob Gronkowski at a dinner fundraiser in Vancouver March 28. (Contributed)

Vernon Olympian raising funds with Super Bowl winner Gronk

Elena Gaskell and four-time champ Rob Gronkowski part of fundraiser in Vancouver March 28

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Courtenay residents included in the city’s residential curbside collection program can now participate in weekly food waste collection. File photo

Tiny B.C. island community’s answer to climate change? Feed everyone

Quadra Island volunteers combing discarded food for nutrition, getting it to those who need it

People stand outside the Royal Court of Justice in London, Friday, March 17, 2023. The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry is suing Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over an article about his separate judicial review proceedings against the Home Office regarding security arrangements for himself and his family when they are in the UK. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Prince Harry sues tabloid for defamation over security story

Harry and Meghan, lost their publicly funded U.K. police protection when they stepped down in 2020

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A scene from the annual Yarrow Days Parade in 2015. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

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Adam Degenstein turns his horses around while competing in the 100th annual Chilliwack Plowing Match at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack on Saturday, April 2, 2022. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Farmers prepare to break ground at 101st annual Chilliwack Plowing Match

New this year will be ‘you plow’ plot to allow community to give plowing a try

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Obituaries

Kerry Wallden

Mar 14th, 2023

Bryan James Stokes

Mar 5th, 2023

Linda Hayton

Mar 5th, 2023

Gloria May Rumsey

Mar 4th, 2023

Elaine Frances McAmmond

Mar 2nd, 2023

George Truax

Feb 27th, 2023

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Simu Liu, left, and Ryan Peake of Nickelback perform during the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey

Actor Simu Liu flirts with possible album after singing again at Juno Awards

Kim’s Convenience star was in a high school boy band before becoming an actor

FILE - The cast of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” pose on the show’s set in New York, Sept. 22, 1992. From left, front row; Chris Farley, Al Franken and Melanie Hutsell. In middle row, from left: Chris Rock, Julia Sweeney, Dana Carvey and Rob Schneider. In back row, from left: Adam Sandler, David Spade, Ellen Cleghorne, Kevin Nealon, Phil Hartman and Tim Meadows. Sandler will be honored by a host of comedic and entertainment royalty Sunday, March 19, 2023, as he receives the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. (AP Photo/Justin Sutcliffe, File)

Sandler to receive Mark Twain Prize for lifetime in comedy

Sandler has starred in more than 30 Hollywood films

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LETTER: Blatant inequality of funding for the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre

Similar program called Foundry in Abbotsford receives $800,000, CYHC gets nothing

    A total of 100 rainbow-coloured pride banners were installed in Chilliwack on May 25, 2022. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

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