Jennifer Feinberg

Patti MacAhonic, executive director of Ann Davis Transition Society. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Chilliwack’s Ann Davis Transition Society to receive military-based sexual-misconduct support funding

‘It fits clearly within our mission and mandate and will help those affected directly’

Patti MacAhonic, executive director of Ann Davis Transition Society. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
Rendering for Building B on Chilliwack Mall redevelopment site. (Smartcentres)

Chilliwack Mall redevelopment will see new commercial building with drive-thru

Landscaping irrigation recommended by design review advisory committee, praised by councillor

Rendering for Building B on Chilliwack Mall redevelopment site. (Smartcentres)
Rotarians Tim Cooper (left), Chris Emery (right) and event organizer Robyn Curtis are part of the Rotary Climate Fair in Chilliwack April 15 and 16. This electric car, the Mazda MX-30, will be on display at the event. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

First ever Rotary Climate Fair in Chilliwack could be catalyst for change

All under 1 roof 2-day climate fair has 3-pronged focus on speakers, job fair, and trade show

Rotarians Tim Cooper (left), Chris Emery (right) and event organizer Robyn Curtis are part of the Rotary Climate Fair in Chilliwack April 15 and 16. This electric car, the Mazda MX-30, will be on display at the event. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Transit commuter Jamie O’Neill and his son Greyson, might have to move out of Chilliwack if the transit strike in the Fraser Valley persists. (Jamie O’Neill photo)

Transit strike in eastern Fraser Valley could end up costing man his job in Vancouver

‘I am looking at moving out of Chilliwack now because I am screwed,’ says Chilliwack single dad

Transit commuter Jamie O’Neill and his son Greyson, might have to move out of Chilliwack if the transit strike in the Fraser Valley persists. (Jamie O’Neill photo)
This map of upcoming rail repair will see road closed at the tracks, Vedder Road north of Spruce, overnight on April 1 until April 2. (City of Chilliwack)

Tracks will be temporarily impassable at 3 rail crossings in Chilliwack this spring

Crossing at Yarrow Central and Vedder Mountain first to see overnight closure March 30 for repairs

This map of upcoming rail repair will see road closed at the tracks, Vedder Road north of Spruce, overnight on April 1 until April 2. (City of Chilliwack)
Science Café takes on food sustainability on afternoon of March 22 at Chilliwack campus of the University of the Fraser Valley. (Darren MacDonald/ UFV file)

Food sustainability going under the microscope at UFV Chilliwack for special event

‘Science café’ will see 3 faculty tackle food sustainability topic on the afternoon of March 22

Science Café takes on food sustainability on afternoon of March 22 at Chilliwack campus of the University of the Fraser Valley. (Darren MacDonald/ UFV file)
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

‘Quicker, better’ response in B.C. coming for outbreaks like avian influenza, swine fever: ag minister

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)
Pictured is a biosecurity kit for attendees of an avian influenza info session held in Chilliwack in 2022. (Vicky Bowes photo)

Farmers facing 2022 losses from avian flu, extreme weather get help with income protection

‘We recognize the challenges our agricultural community has faced,’ says B.C. agriculture minister

Pictured is a biosecurity kit for attendees of an avian influenza info session held in Chilliwack in 2022. (Vicky Bowes photo)
Funding for racquet sport facilities among the Chilliwack infrastructure projects recently funded. Seen here sisters Kate Barg (left) and Jess Barg of Chilliwack compete in the Chilliwack Squash Championships at the Cheam Leisure Centre on Saturday, March 11, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Chilliwack to address infrastructure gaps with provincial funding of $16.39 million

2 major Chilliwack projects to go ahead: $5M wastewater treatment, $5.6M racquet sport facilities

Funding for racquet sport facilities among the Chilliwack infrastructure projects recently funded. Seen here sisters Kate Barg (left) and Jess Barg of Chilliwack compete in the Chilliwack Squash Championships at the Cheam Leisure Centre on Saturday, March 11, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
A goose is seen in Chilliwack on May 31, 2010. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Cultus Lake struggling to get a handle on its invasive goose problem

Several management methods being tried from egg addling, habitat modification, and educating public

A goose is seen in Chilliwack on May 31, 2010. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
Thousands moseyed through Downtown Chilliwack for the 2017 Village Classic Car Show. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Get ready for a sizzling-hot season of events in Downtown Chilliwack for 2023

Debut of the new Motorcycle Show and Food Truck Fest Aug. 26 is on 2023 list of DT BIA events

Thousands moseyed through Downtown Chilliwack for the 2017 Village Classic Car Show. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Members of Chilliwack RCMP jump into Cultus Lake for a polar plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics on March 2, 2023. (Upper Fraser Valley RCMP)

Chilliwack RCMP raised $2,900 for the Special Olympics with polar plunge

It was the first time Chilliwack RCMP members jumped into Cultus Lake for a good cause

Members of Chilliwack RCMP jump into Cultus Lake for a polar plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics on March 2, 2023. (Upper Fraser Valley RCMP)
Volunteers haul trash up a steep incline from a Sweltzer Creek homeless camp under the Vedder River bridge on Jan. 29, 2023. (Streams Foundations Canada)

Provincial government creates abandoned-camp cleanup fund for Chilliwack River Valley

$200K will go to FVRD fund to cover tipping fees for garbage, removing vehicles, garbage bin rentals

Volunteers haul trash up a steep incline from a Sweltzer Creek homeless camp under the Vedder River bridge on Jan. 29, 2023. (Streams Foundations Canada)
No transit expansion funding for Chilliwack in 2023. (Chilliwack Progress file)

‘Disappointing’ that Chilliwack’s transit expansion had to be put on hold again, say councillors

Council resolves to fire off letter trying to salvage funds for HandyDart service increase

No transit expansion funding for Chilliwack in 2023. (Chilliwack Progress file)
Council voted against the rezoning on March 7, 2023 that would have seen eight houses built on a little more than one acre at the corner of Williams Road and Strathcona Road. (City of Chilliwack webmap)

Chilliwack council rejects rezoning proposal for eight houses on little more than one acre

Rezoning for ‘pocket style’ subdivision voted down but Fairfield neighbours told more growth coming

Council voted against the rezoning on March 7, 2023 that would have seen eight houses built on a little more than one acre at the corner of Williams Road and Strathcona Road. (City of Chilliwack webmap)
Ted Kim of Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society ladles soup in the commercial kitchen at the Chilliwack Community Food Hub. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Chilliwack Bowls of Hope seeking support for national school-food program

‘There are school districts that have (school food) programs running, but there is nothing universal’

Ted Kim of Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society ladles soup in the commercial kitchen at the Chilliwack Community Food Hub. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress file)
Anti-racism mural by the Raven-Tacuara collective on the old Auld Phillips building on Fletcher Street near Yale on Aug. 12, 2022. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)

Public forum for newcomers on finding sense of belonging in Chilliwack and beyond

Event March 16 will see panel of speakers discussing local services, people who offer welcome

Anti-racism mural by the Raven-Tacuara collective on the old Auld Phillips building on Fletcher Street near Yale on Aug. 12, 2022. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)
Creekside Home Decor owner Kimberley Byers outside her Chilliwack Wellington Avenue store on Nov. 10, 2022. The store had been broken into for a third time, and she was standing in front of a temporary mural painted over the smashed window. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Downtown Chilliwack business-protection guidelines try to strike balance between safety, design

Proposed guidelines for downtown businesses will be subject of public hearing March 7

Creekside Home Decor owner Kimberley Byers outside her Chilliwack Wellington Avenue store on Nov. 10, 2022. The store had been broken into for a third time, and she was standing in front of a temporary mural painted over the smashed window. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress file)
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver Feb. 24. (Black Press file photo)

Heavy snow forecast for Fraser Valley and beyond this weekend but contractors are ready

‘Contractors proactively applying anti-icing brine, and will plow and sand’ to remove snow, MOTI said

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver Feb. 24. (Black Press file photo)
Yellow tape around the house the day after shots were heard, people arrested at Kent Road and Fairwood Drive on Feb. 24. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Chilliwack Progress)

Overnight incident in Chilliwack involved possible gunshots, multiple arrests

Neighbours reported seeing up to 8 people arrested, one treated in ambulance

Yellow tape around the house the day after shots were heard, people arrested at Kent Road and Fairwood Drive on Feb. 24. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Chilliwack Progress)
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