Jennifer Feinberg

Veterans planning protest

A group called Veterans of the Chilliwack/Fraser Valley is planning to participate in a Veterans' National Day of Protest on Nov. 5.

Night Market shifts to the mall

It was a hugely popular attraction at Party in the Park. Now the Night Market is set to carry on a summer tradition into the fall.

Chilliwack's Kelli Mitchell was invited to

Local singer a guest at Royal Rock wedding

Singer Kelli Mitchell was thrilled when actress Shannon Tweed asked her to perform at her fairytale wedding to rocker Gene Simmons.

Chilliwack's Kelli Mitchell was invited to
Acclaimed Mayor Sharon Gaetz was the only one to file nomination papers by the 4 p.m. deadline

No race for the mayor’s chair in Chilliwack

Acclaimed Mayor Sharon Gaetz was the only one to file nomination papers by the 4 p.m. deadline, city officials said Friday afternoon.

Acclaimed Mayor Sharon Gaetz was the only one to file nomination papers by the 4 p.m. deadline
This yellow chinook raised the red flag for a local angler.

Red flags raised over yellow salmon

Yellow-tinged salmon carcasses showing up in local rivers this fall are raising red flags.

This yellow chinook raised the red flag for a local angler.
Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz addresses the audience prior to the start of the first all-candidates forum at the Coast Hotel on Friday. There are 20 candidates seeking the six seats on council. Gaetz went unchallenged to earn her second term as mayor.

Meeting the candidates made easy in Chilliwack

Sixteen of 20 council candidates showed up at the first all-candidates' event of the 2011 elections on Friday.

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz addresses the audience prior to the start of the first all-candidates forum at the Coast Hotel on Friday. There are 20 candidates seeking the six seats on council. Gaetz went unchallenged to earn her second term as mayor.

Connecting with Chilliwack’s most needy

The idea behind Chilliwack Connect on Saturday is simple: connect the homeless, working poor, or those at risk of becoming homeless, with a cornucopia of donated goods, services and resource people.

Candlelight vigil for Vang Friday in Chilliwack

A candlelight vigil is being planned for Friday night in Chilliwack to remember the life of fisherman Christopher Vang, who was swept down the Fraser River last month.

Connecting with Chilliwack’s most needy

This year’s Chilliwack Connect event could attract more than 400 participants to First Avenue Christian Assembly, said Coun. Stewart McLean, a member of the planning team.

Catch a guided tour at the archives

The new state-of-the art shelving is already making a big difference for the Chilliwack Museum and Archives staff.

Kevin Sigaty

Players’ Guild presents Agatha Christie whodunit

Settle into a comfy seat at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre to watch Witness for the Prosecution performed by the Chilliwack Players’ Guild.

Kevin Sigaty

Military using white flares near Cultus Lake

Don't call the RCMP if you see white flares over Cultus Lake this month. It's a unit of military officers in training.

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz chats informally with Cambodian Ministry of the Interior official Ev Bunthol (right) during a reception at city hall Thursday.

Chilliwack hosts Cambodian leaders

Chilliwack has been sharing its economic and agricultural expertise with two struggling communities in Cambodia.

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz chats informally with Cambodian Ministry of the Interior official Ev Bunthol (right) during a reception at city hall Thursday.
Paula DeWit

Piano is key to musical extravaganza

The Oct. 8 event features Canadian pianist Ian Parker and more than a dozen local piano students at the Chilliwack Alliance Church, accompanied by the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

Paula DeWit

Come see the monster pumpkin

A "monster" pumpkin will be on display at the Chilliwack Farmers' Market in the Minter Country Garden store parking lot until Oct. 8, the last market of the season.

Goosen joins roster of council candidates

More council candidates are coming forward as the nomination period opened Tuesday in Chilliwack for the Nov. 19 local election.

Four sites up for new traffic lights

Four busy intersections across Chilliwack are on the list to receive a new set of traffic lights.

Fiona Taylor

Making the case for smart meters

A BC Hydro official argued there are many concrete benefits to smart metering, and she mapped out some of them for a small crowd in Chilliwack on Thursday.

Fiona Taylor
Donizetti’s Anna Bolena kicks off “The Met: Live in HD” series at the Galaxy Cinemas at Eagle Landing.

Thrilling opera season comes to the big screen

The Metropolitan Opera is coming to Galaxy Cinemas Chilliwack via satellite in high-definition.

Donizetti’s Anna Bolena kicks off “The Met: Live in HD” series at the Galaxy Cinemas at Eagle Landing.
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Raising the roof at downtown mission

The new roof installation was completed last week at Ruth and Naomi’s Mission site on Fletcher Street.

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