Jennifer Feinberg

Illusionist Ted Outerbridge

Goose bumps are part of the illusionist’s ride

Goose bumps are a natural reaction to being utterly astonished.They're all part…

Illusionist Ted Outerbridge

Resident decries municipal tax increase

Council kept its 2011 tax increase to the lowest level it possibly could without cutting key services.

That was the message from city hall after councillors voted in favour of the 2011 financial plan bylaw, which includes a 3.45 per cent tax hike.

No flood expected in Chilliwack this spring

The annual spring freshet on the Fraser River is not expected to cause any localized flooding this year.

Snow survey results from March 1 made it clear that snowpack levels are normal or slightly above normal in the Chilliwack area, and throughout most of the province.

Two-pronged attack on medical grow operations

Fire. Mould. Grow-rips.

These are some of the dangers to the community posed by medical marijuana grow-ops, say city officials.

Chorfest set to resonate

Here’s the deal for those who really love to sing.A rare opportunity…

Movie magic moves to the Cottonwood 4

Cinephiles have been enjoying the Spring Film Series at a brand-new venue…

Lifetime Ann Davis member Jean Scott

Give them bread but roses, too

Ann Davis, who organized food hampers for Chilliwack's needy in the 1920s,…

Lifetime Ann Davis member Jean Scott
Dale Cuthbertson is retiring as executive director of Chilliwack Community Services.

Cuthbertson leaving Community Services

After 12 years at the helm, Dale Cuthbertson handed in his resignation as executive director of Chilliwack Community Services, said CCS board chair Alex McAulay.

Dale Cuthbertson is retiring as executive director of Chilliwack Community Services.
Garrison Crossing has been nominated in the Great Places in Canada contest by the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Garrison leading the pack in Great Places contest

Active online voting for Garrison Crossing has put the planned neighbourhood at the top of the heap in the Great Places in Canada contest.

Garrison Crossing has been nominated in the Great Places in Canada contest by the Canadian Institute of Planners.

More than 200 new trees to be planted on Promontory

The effort to “regreen” the hillside area of Promontory got a big…

Ian Pratt of the Salvation Army unlocks the doors on a mobile emergency shelter behind the Sally Ann in January. The shelter has since been removed from the site.

Temporary emergency shelter quietly leaves town

The modified shipping container used briefly to house the homeless in Chilliwack was removed before the cold snap hit.

It left town quietly, and without any of the fanfare with which it arrived.

Ian Pratt of the Salvation Army unlocks the doors on a mobile emergency shelter behind the Sally Ann in January. The shelter has since been removed from the site.

Chilliwack faces 3.45% tax increase

It’s another lean budget for Chilliwack that recognizes the harsh impact of recessionary times, said Mayor Sharon Gaetz. A 3.45 per cent tax increase is in store for Chilliwack homeowners in 2011.

Pinocchio comes to the Cultural Centre on March 6 for two afternoon shows.

Story Theatre’s Pinocchio on Sunday

Follow the adventures of the wooden-headed, self-centered marionette, Pinocchio.

Two shows are set to dazzle audiences Sunday afternoon at the Cultural Centre.

Pinocchio comes to the Cultural Centre on March 6 for two afternoon shows.
Tanja Jaeger

Rescuer organizes walk for sled dogs

If local resident Tanja Jaeger gets her way, lots of people will…

Tanja Jaeger
Lee Anne Hanson

Contact centre rezoning sails through

A Health Contact Centre is one step closer for Chilliwack's marginalized and addicted.

Lee Anne Hanson
Andrew Kornelsen uses a snow shovel as a goalie stick while playing a game of shinny with Klay Larocque and Brad Laughlin on the Camp Slough near Camp River and Jesperson roads on Saturday afternoon. That day was the fourth consecutive day of record-breaking temperatures in Chilliwack.

Chilly in Chilliwack but no big call for shelter

You wouldn’t know it from looking out the window this week.Chilliwack was…

Andrew Kornelsen uses a snow shovel as a goalie stick while playing a game of shinny with Klay Larocque and Brad Laughlin on the Camp Slough near Camp River and Jesperson roads on Saturday afternoon. That day was the fourth consecutive day of record-breaking temperatures in Chilliwack.
Major Larry Farley (left) of the Salvation Army Community Church and Ryan Morrow

Christian school moving into Sally Ann church building

Cascade Christian School is preparing to make a move to Brooks Avenue…

Major Larry Farley (left) of the Salvation Army Community Church and Ryan Morrow
Chilliwack's These Kids Wear Crowns is set to release its first full length CD.

These Kids to drop first full-length CD

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Chilliwack's These Kids Wear Crowns is set to release its first full length CD.
This artwork by Bonny Graham-Krulicki is on display at CGH.

Abo art in the new ER causes uproar

The wellness-themed art generated a storm of controversy last week at The Progress (www.theprogress.com), attracting a record number of 52 online comments and several empassioned letters to the editor.

This artwork by Bonny Graham-Krulicki is on display at CGH.
Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz chats with officials with the Canadian Navy who presented her with a commemorative plaque of HMCS Chilliwack at city hall last Tuesday.

Paying homage to HMCS Chilliwack

A delegation from the Canadian Navy were in council chambers Tuesday to present Mayor Sharon Gaetz and council with a commemorative plaque, on the heels of the 100th anniversary of the navy last year.

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz chats with officials with the Canadian Navy who presented her with a commemorative plaque of HMCS Chilliwack at city hall last Tuesday.
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