Jennifer Feinberg

Jeremy Rice

Questions linger after boy hit on bike

According to RCMP, the driver had the right of way, and was not at fault in the July 10 crash. The cyclist failed to stop at the stop sign, police say. But questions linger and the victim's father has asked the city to take a look at the intersection.

Jeremy Rice

Lock doors to offset B&Es: Chilliwack RCMP

RCMP are reporting a rash of eight B&Es on the north side of Chilliwack in the past three weeks. They all may have been committed by one suspect, warn police.

Dr. Carin Bondar is the author of The Nature of Human Nature.

Bondar burning up the blogosphere

Biologist and blogger Carin Bondar of Chilliwack is thrilled to be co-hosting a new blog called φPsiVid on the Scientific American network.

Dr. Carin Bondar is the author of The Nature of Human Nature.
Rick Genge

Music that speaks the secret language of birds

Local singer-songwriter Lori Paul is getting ready to play a benefit concert on July 23 as a way of celebrating the new CD release, with husband and multi-instrumentalist Rick Genge, and percussionist Clay Thornton, at the Grey Area Gallery.

Rick Genge
John van den Brink pats his dog as he looks out on his 40-acre hazelnut tree farm which has been under water for six weeks.

Flooded Chilliwack farmers watch and wait as waters rise

Farmers with flooded fields in Chilliwack are keeping a close eye on the water as the mighty Fraser River rises — again.

John van den Brink pats his dog as he looks out on his 40-acre hazelnut tree farm which has been under water for six weeks.

Work bees continue at Chilliwack Community garden project

The Chilliwack Community Garden project in Sardis is starting to come together.

Wendy Ritchie and Peter Linley

Totem returned to elders’ gathering

The totem pole representing the B.C. Elders’ Gathering has been missing for six long years.

It recently resurfaced — just in time for Sto:lo communities to welcome thousands of aboriginal elders to the Fraser Valley.

Wendy Ritchie and Peter Linley
Emily Hamel is the director of the Chilliwack Players Guild's production of Sabrina Fair. Behind her are two of the main character's love interests

Sabrina Fair with flair at the Cultch

Chilliwack Players' Guild presents the ever-charming and clever Sabrina Fair this weekend as its final production of the season in the Rotary Hall of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Emily Hamel is the director of the Chilliwack Players Guild's production of Sabrina Fair. Behind her are two of the main character's love interests

Nutrient levels in Cultus to be studied

Environmental stewards are about to get the scoop on poop in Cultus Lake.

Apartments will be adaptable for seniors

Chilliwack’s housing stock cannot be described as “age-friendly” noted a city staff member at the June 21 council meeting.

But that may be about to change.

Campout against logging in owl forest

Fewer than a dozen Northern spotted owls are left in B.C. so it is critical to save any prime habitat that’s left for them.

That’s the rationale behind the Western Canada Wilderness Committee plan to host a Canada Day Campout near Chilliwack Lake, as way to help save a spotted owl forest from proposed logging, said Joy Foy, national campaign director for WCWC.

Food bank needs help

Chilliwack Food Bank reserves are dipping to critically low levels.

Katherine Beswick leads the Pieces of 8 vocal octet in a rehearsal of their upcoming benefit concert at the UFV theatre July 2nd-3rd.

Local singers host benefit

Pieces of Eight is back this weekend with its 3rd annual benefit concert, running July 2-3 at the UFV Theatre in Chilliwack.

Katherine Beswick leads the Pieces of 8 vocal octet in a rehearsal of their upcoming benefit concert at the UFV theatre July 2nd-3rd.
The Promontory townhouse fire last week was an example cited where only two firefighters were on duty initially.

Union ups the ante for faster fire response

The city needs more firefighters to mount a truly effective response, says the Chilliwack Professional Fire Fighters Association.

The Promontory townhouse fire last week was an example cited where only two firefighters were on duty initially.
Bob Besner donated one of his kideys to wife Nanci after her first transplant had issues.

A kidney for love

It was a precious gift of life from a husband to a wife.

Several months after the kidney transplant operation at St. Paul’s Hospital, Bob and Nanci Besner of Chilliwack are feeling stronger and healthier.

Bob Besner donated one of his kideys to wife Nanci after her first transplant had issues.

Santa parade set to go on

A local broadcaster has stepped forward in Chilliwack to continue the tradition of the annual Santa parade downtown.

This photo of a field of tulips with Mount Cheam in the background is one of many in the Chilliwack Visual Artists Association next group show 'Through My Lens'.

Eclectic photo show at Chilliwack Art Gallery

Through My Lens is the next art exhibit going up in the Chilliwack Art Gallery featuring captivating images by nine local photographers.

This photo of a field of tulips with Mount Cheam in the background is one of many in the Chilliwack Visual Artists Association next group show 'Through My Lens'.

From farm to market to you this weekend

oming to you directly from the heart of farm country, the Chilliwack Farmers’ Market at Minter Country Garden on Young Road is ready to launch its third season on Saturday, June 25.

Tyson Road site selected for new library

Chilliwack officials have been planning a new library on the south-side for years.

Now they have their eye on a specific location.

New medical pot rules could be boon for greenhouses: councillor

Chilliwack city reps have been lobbying hard for Health Canada to make changes to the way medical marijuana is produced. New rules may be coming soon.

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