Sam Bates

Cyrus Centre staff Les Talvio

Take a walk on the Coldest Night

Feb. 20 is the Coldest Night of the Year. Take the two, five or 10 km walk to raise funds for homeless youth in Chilliwack.

Cyrus Centre staff Les Talvio
Twelve artists ready their brushes for live competitive painting at the Chilliwack Art Battle

Artists prepare for battle

Twelve artists will take part in live competitive painting at the Chilliwack Art Battle, coming to the Vineyard Community Centre Feb. 6.

Twelve artists ready their brushes for live competitive painting at the Chilliwack Art Battle
Chilliwack artist Esther Hoogendoorn worked with local homeless and low-income individuals to create the eye-catching piece 'We're Here and We Matter' using recycled materials.

Collaborative art makes a statement

Artist Esther Hoogendoorn and Chilliwack Connect attendees created the eye-catching 'We're Here and We Matter' using recycled materials.

Chilliwack artist Esther Hoogendoorn worked with local homeless and low-income individuals to create the eye-catching piece 'We're Here and We Matter' using recycled materials.
Family Literacy Coordinator Laura Watson (front) tests the donated computers that Chilliwack Fraser Rotarians Larry McClure

Computer donation enhances literacy

The Chilliwack Fraser Rotary Club donated ten refurbished computers to the Gateway for Families program to support literacy and education.

Family Literacy Coordinator Laura Watson (front) tests the donated computers that Chilliwack Fraser Rotarians Larry McClure
Friends of the Library hosts their annual Puzzle Sale Feb. 5 and 6 at the Chilliwack Library. As they continue to accept puzzle donations

Pining for puzzles? Library friends have the missing piece

Friends of the Library hosts the annual Puzzle Sale fundraiser Feb. 5 and 6 at the Chilliwack Library. Donated puzzles accepted 'til Feb. 1.

Friends of the Library hosts their annual Puzzle Sale Feb. 5 and 6 at the Chilliwack Library. As they continue to accept puzzle donations
The downpour of rain this week opened extreme weather shelter beds

Wet weather opens emergency shelter beds

The downpour of rain this week opened extreme weather shelter beds, caused rock slide, and the warmth broke records.

The downpour of rain this week opened extreme weather shelter beds
Melissa Hyland is the keynote speaker at Chilliwack's Sexual Exploitation Awareness and Prevention Conference on Feb. 10

Raising awareness about sexual exploitation

The Feb. 10 SEACAT conference will heighten awareness and knowledge necessary to identify victims and potential victims of exploitation.

Melissa Hyland is the keynote speaker at Chilliwack's Sexual Exploitation Awareness and Prevention Conference on Feb. 10
Former G.W. Graham student Molly Wilson (right) brings her hit Vancouver show Molly's Comedy Cabaret to Chilliwack Jan. 30 as a fundraiser for theatre students. Her former teacher Janine Webster (left) is thrilled to have her back.

Molly’s Comedy Cabaret inspires young performers

Former G.W. Graham student Molly Wilson brings her hit Vancouver show to Chilliwack on Jan. 30 as a fundraiser for young theatre students.

Former G.W. Graham student Molly Wilson (right) brings her hit Vancouver show Molly's Comedy Cabaret to Chilliwack Jan. 30 as a fundraiser for theatre students. Her former teacher Janine Webster (left) is thrilled to have her back.
The first 10-week Strengthening Families Together: First Nation edition course will be held every Wednesday evening at the Shxwha:y Village Hall

First Nations pilot program takes aim at mental health

The Strengthening Families Together: First Nation edition will be held Wednesday evenings at the Shxwha:y Village Hall, beginning Feb. 17.

The first 10-week Strengthening Families Together: First Nation edition course will be held every Wednesday evening at the Shxwha:y Village Hall
Artist Sylvie Roussel-Janssens explores climate change in her latest exhibit Vanishing Ice

Following the path of the ‘Vanishing Ice’

Artist Sylvie Roussel-Janssens explores climate change in her latest exhibit Vanishing Ice, installed now at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Artist Sylvie Roussel-Janssens explores climate change in her latest exhibit Vanishing Ice
When Lin Neumann took to social media to track down the owner of the backpack found on the highway

Wayward toys reunited with young owner

The mystery of a boy's backpack found on the highway has been solved, thanks to a little help from Chilliwack's online community.

When Lin Neumann took to social media to track down the owner of the backpack found on the highway
Chilliwack resident John Scanlon is attempting to develop a volunteer driver program in the Fraser Valley

Volunteers needed to bring back cancer ride program

Chilliwack's John Scanlon seeks volunteers for a start-up driver program, to compensate for the cancelled Cancer Society ride program.

Chilliwack resident John Scanlon is attempting to develop a volunteer driver program in the Fraser Valley
Dave Algers brings 40 years of floral experience to Did I Mention Flowers

Fresh ideas at Did I Mention Flowers?

Dave Algers brings 40 years of floral experience to Did I Mention Flowers, which recently opened in downtown Chilliwack.

Dave Algers brings 40 years of floral experience to Did I Mention Flowers
Auditions for the annual Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra Piano Extravaganza concert take place Jan. 29 and 30. Apply by Jan. 23 to schedule an audition time.

Piano Extravaganza auditions near

Auditions for the annual CSO Piano Extravaganza concert take place Jan. 29 and 30. Apply by Jan. 23 to schedule an audition time.

Auditions for the annual Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra Piano Extravaganza concert take place Jan. 29 and 30. Apply by Jan. 23 to schedule an audition time.
Local musicians take to the Royal Hotel on Jan. 30 to bring much-needed funds

Concert benefits Cyrus Centre

Local musicians take to the Royal Hotel on Jan. 30 to bring much-needed funds and awareness to the Chilliwack Cyrus Centre.

Local musicians take to the Royal Hotel on Jan. 30 to bring much-needed funds
Cancer survivor Don Fulthorp knits and donates caps to patients at treatment centres across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

Local cancer survivor knits warmth for others

Chilliwack's Don Fulthorp has knit and donated close to 1,000 caps to keep people warm when they need it most.

Cancer survivor Don Fulthorp knits and donates caps to patients at treatment centres across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
Shane O'Connor (right) hands the keys to a 2015 van over to Bill Raddatz of Ruth & Naomi's Mission. RAN's old '92 passenger van was damaged beyond repair in an accident.

New van for Ruth and Naomi’s

When Ruth and Naomi's van was damaged beyond repair in an accident, friends at O'Connor Chrysler stepped up to help.

Shane O'Connor (right) hands the keys to a 2015 van over to Bill Raddatz of Ruth & Naomi's Mission. RAN's old '92 passenger van was damaged beyond repair in an accident.
The Fraser Valley Distillery Festival on Jan. 29 brings together B.C.'s best craft and micro-distilleries in celebration and support of Chilliwack's music education.

Spirited affair raises a glass to local music

Spend an evening tasting B.C.'s best craft distillery spirits and liqueurs at the first annual Fraser Valley Distillery Festival on Jan. 29.

The Fraser Valley Distillery Festival on Jan. 29 brings together B.C.'s best craft and micro-distilleries in celebration and support of Chilliwack's music education.
The new Chilliwack Children's Choir will provide the opportunity for young singers to perform with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra. Rehearsals begin Jan. 14 at St Mary's Parish.

Children’s choir starts Jan. 14

The new Chilliwack Children's Choir will perform with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra. Rehearsals begin Jan. 14 at St Mary's Parish.

The new Chilliwack Children's Choir will provide the opportunity for young singers to perform with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra. Rehearsals begin Jan. 14 at St Mary's Parish.
The Chilliwack Park Society seeks continued community support to tackle big trail-building plans for 2016. Input welcomed Jan. 28.

Community Forest looks to new year

The Chilliwack Park Society seeks continued community support to tackle big trail-building plans for 2016. Feedback welcomed Jan. 28.

The Chilliwack Park Society seeks continued community support to tackle big trail-building plans for 2016. Input welcomed Jan. 28.