Katie Bartel

Chilliwack schools may feel pinch from teacher strike

Funding from international students in jeopardy if teacher strike continues.

Bonnie Windsor is the assistant plant manager at Johnston's meats.

OUTLOOK: Johnston’s meats brings home the bacon

Johnston's is having an impact on B.C.'s food processing industry.

Bonnie Windsor is the assistant plant manager at Johnston's meats.

Teens get free access to Chilliwack YMCA

Chilliwack YMCA is one of four locations giving teens free access over the summer in an effort to curb obesity rates.

Music and More expands to Sardis

First Music and More at Chilliwack Library is Wednesday July 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring drum circle, YMCA, and Secondary Characters

Summer school cancelled in Chilliwack

Chilliwack school district cancelled summer school Monday morning due to the ongoing teacher strike.

FVDES is open during teacher strike

Fraser Valley Distance Education reopened Monday, June 30 after Chilliwack school district learned it wouldn't be picketed.

Pilot program helps Chilliwack seniors track meds

FHA rolled out a home dispensing unit pilot in Chilliwack to help seniors better track their meds. The program is a first for FHA.

Chilliwack student accepted into Shad Valley

Chilliwack secondary student Bettina Rillera was one of 620 students accepted into the highly academic Shad summer enrichment program.

The 41st African Children's Choir will be performing at Chilliwack Alliance Church on July 13.

African children sing for freedom

The African Children's Choir will be performing at Chilliwack Alliance Church on July 13.

The 41st African Children's Choir will be performing at Chilliwack Alliance Church on July 13.

No report cards for K-9 students in Chilliwack

Chilliwack school district will not be issuing report cards for K-9 students. All will be promoted to next grade.

Hundreds of members of the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association took part in a demonstration walk along Spadina Avenue following a study session at the Landing Sports Centre on Monday morning.

Chilliwack teachers call LRB ruling unethical

Final grades for Chilliwack students in grades 10 and 11 will be issued, but many teachers say they won't be accurate.

Hundreds of members of the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association took part in a demonstration walk along Spadina Avenue following a study session at the Landing Sports Centre on Monday morning.
Sardis elementary teacher

Chilliwack teacher puts down his chalk but not his guitar

After more than 39 years, Gil Knutson, a Grade 5 teacher at Sardis elementary, is retiring.

Sardis elementary teacher
Samir Rehmtulla

Top marks for Chilliwack athlete

Sardis secondary runner Samir Rehmtulla was awarded an exemplary scholar award for being the top Grade 10 student with a 4.0 GPA.

Samir Rehmtulla
Today (Thursday) could very well be the last day of school for students in Chilliwack.

School support staff struggle during teacher strike

Chilliwack teachers aren't the only ones losing wages and struggling during the teacher strike, school support staff are as well.

Today (Thursday) could very well be the last day of school for students in Chilliwack.
Chilliwack school district trustees Barry Neufeld and Dan Coulter took a stand for teachers at the June 17 public board meeting. The two trustees refused to cross the picket lines and spent the meeting outside with teachers instead.

Chilliwack trustees won’t cross picket line

Two Chilliwack trustees refused to cross teacher picket lines set up at the board office during the June 17 public board meeting.

Chilliwack school district trustees Barry Neufeld and Dan Coulter took a stand for teachers at the June 17 public board meeting. The two trustees refused to cross the picket lines and spent the meeting outside with teachers instead.

School facilities to be opened during strike

Chilliwack school trustees passed a motion to reopen school facilities for rentals during the teacher strike.

Peter Cameron

No deal, teacher strike imminent

BCTF and BCPSEA contradict each other on substance of wage offers and says the next move is up to the other if a deal is to be done.

Peter Cameron

Parents angered by strike action

Chilliwack parents are speaking out against both BC Teachers' Federation and the government over labour strife.

Mikayla Adams-Pastoor

Chilliwack student discusses teacher strike with MLA

Grade 12 student Mikayla Adams-Pastoor sought out Chilliwack MLA John Martin for answers regarding ongoing teacher-government conflict.

Mikayla Adams-Pastoor
Today (Thursday) could very well be the last day of school for students in Chilliwack.

UPDATE: Thursday could be last day of school for Chilliwack students as B.C. teachers issue strike notice

BCTF has issued 72-hour strike notice for a full-scale walkout; SD33 will shut down non-school district activities except daycares.

Today (Thursday) could very well be the last day of school for students in Chilliwack.
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