Sarah Gawdin

October is Domestic Awareness month, however, women deal with gender-based violence all year round, but there are a few ways they can alter their routine to help protect themselves against unexpected danger.

Changing your routine can save your life: safety tips for Chilliwack’s women

October’s purple lights to shine a light on domestic abuse, but women still face violence daily

October is Domestic Awareness month, however, women deal with gender-based violence all year round, but there are a few ways they can alter their routine to help protect themselves against unexpected danger.
Accident slows traffic near Prest on Highway 1 in Chilliwack

Accident slows traffic near Prest on Highway 1 in Chilliwack

Traffic in both directions was affected by accident involving at least one vehicle

Accident slows traffic near Prest on Highway 1 in Chilliwack
On Oct. 10, all five of Chilliwack’s mayoral candidates participated in an all-candidates Q-and-A meeting at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Darren McDonald)

Mayoral candidates answer Chilliwack’s questions about money, the economy, and future of the city

On Oct. 10, an all-candidates meeting was held for both mayoral and council candidates

On Oct. 10, all five of Chilliwack’s mayoral candidates participated in an all-candidates Q-and-A meeting at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Darren McDonald)
In today’s day and age, social media has become a key component in political campaigns across the country, and Chilliwack’s no different.

Social media and the civic election: how technology changed Chilliwack’s political playing field

With an ever increasing network of people, social media has become an important political force

In today’s day and age, social media has become a key component in political campaigns across the country, and Chilliwack’s no different.
The Greatish Show on Earth comes to Chilliwack

The Greatish Show on Earth comes to Chilliwack

On Oct. 26 Wes Barker will baffle audiences with amazing illusions and immpressive physical feats

The Greatish Show on Earth comes to Chilliwack
Chilliwack’s public health unit first in B.C. to earn the WHO’s Baby Friendly Initiative designation

Chilliwack’s public health unit first in B.C. to earn the WHO’s Baby Friendly Initiative designation

Launched in 1991, BFI is supported by the World Health Organization and UNICEF

Chilliwack’s public health unit first in B.C. to earn the WHO’s Baby Friendly Initiative designation
Nathan Jennings stands in his bedroom, which doubles as his recording studio, and practices one of the tracks he’s been working on. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

Chilliwack’s Nathan Jennings heads to Toronto for national rap competition

Hosted by Coast 2 Coast Live, the contest may lead Jennings to $50,000 and a record deal

Nathan Jennings stands in his bedroom, which doubles as his recording studio, and practices one of the tracks he’s been working on. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
Paula DeWit conducts at a Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra rehearsal.

Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus kicks off another season with its Piano Extravaganza concert

Held on Oct. 13, the event is a collaborative effort between the orchestra and guest piano players

Paula DeWit conducts at a Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra rehearsal.
Chilliwack Waverely resident turns 105 and is joined by mayor for birthday celebration

Chilliwack Waverely resident turns 105 and is joined by mayor for birthday celebration

Birches Bird celebrated his 105th birthday with other Waverly residents and Sharon Gaetz

Chilliwack Waverely resident turns 105 and is joined by mayor for birthday celebration
It was a full house during the 15th annual Friends of the Library Quiz Night. The event helps generate funds for the library so it can offer more programming for the community. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

Take part in Chilliwack’s 15th annual Quiz Night at the downtown library

Hosted by the Friends of the Chilliwack Library Society, the event fundraises for local libraries

It was a full house during the 15th annual Friends of the Library Quiz Night. The event helps generate funds for the library so it can offer more programming for the community. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
The Cultural Collaboration celebrates arts and culture in Chilliwack, as well as the Cultural Centre’s 8th anniversary. (Submitted)

Discover art, culture and creativity at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Cultural Collaboration

Event celebrates the incredibly diverse art community in Chilliwack and the Centre’s 8th anniversary

The Cultural Collaboration celebrates arts and culture in Chilliwack, as well as the Cultural Centre’s 8th anniversary. (Submitted)
Postponed due to wet weather, the 96th annual Chilliwack Plowing Match is now being hosted in conjunction with this year’s Rosedale Harvest Festival. Pictured here is Francis Sache during the 2016 Chilliwack Plowing Match. (Greg Knill/The Progress)

Better late than never: time for the 96th annual Chilliwack Plowing Match

Typically held in April, the event was delayed until now due to spring weather issues

Postponed due to wet weather, the 96th annual Chilliwack Plowing Match is now being hosted in conjunction with this year’s Rosedale Harvest Festival. Pictured here is Francis Sache during the 2016 Chilliwack Plowing Match. (Greg Knill/The Progress)
Kelly Gould demonstrates how to make glass beads at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre during last year’s event. (Jenna Hauck/The Progress)

Chilliwack’s culture and arts collide at 8th annual Cultural Collaboration Anniversary Celebration

Held on Oct. 6 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, this event is free and family-friendly

Kelly Gould demonstrates how to make glass beads at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre during last year’s event. (Jenna Hauck/The Progress)
Chilliwack couple grow giant surprise in small backyard

Chilliwack couple grow giant surprise in small backyard

Although they didn’t plant it, the Rosses grew a towering sunflower in their backyard garden

Chilliwack couple grow giant surprise in small backyard
Kindergarten students at Vedder Elementary show off hats displaying why they matter on Orange Shirt Day. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

WATCH: Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day

The project aims to bring First Nations and communities together in the spirit of reconciliation

Kindergarten students at Vedder Elementary show off hats displaying why they matter on Orange Shirt Day. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
Late B.C. artist, Ron Huebner, has work shown at Chilliwack gallery

Late B.C. artist, Ron Huebner, has work shown at Chilliwack gallery

Enduring Spirit shows Sept. 20 to Oct. 27 at the O’Connor Group Art Gallery

Late B.C. artist, Ron Huebner, has work shown at Chilliwack gallery
Fred Jackson created this year’s Every Child Matters design for Orange Shirt Day (inset), which is held annually on Sept. 30. Here he is posing next to one of his designs that was installed at Vedder Crossing. (File photo/The Progress)

Chilliwack artist’s design chosen for Orange Shirt Day

Fred Jackson’s design, The Bonding, is the image on this year’s T-shirt for Orange Shirt Day

Fred Jackson created this year’s Every Child Matters design for Orange Shirt Day (inset), which is held annually on Sept. 30. Here he is posing next to one of his designs that was installed at Vedder Crossing. (File photo/The Progress)
Legendary Blues and Boogie Woogie piano master and Juno Award winner Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne dazzles with his lively attire, soulful vocals, and vivacious concert performance. (Submitted)

Check out A Rendezvous with the Blues, Chilliwack’s ultimate evening of boogie-woogie

An evening of incredibly energetic and fresh twist on classic rock ‘n’ roll from the ’40s

Legendary Blues and Boogie Woogie piano master and Juno Award winner Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne dazzles with his lively attire, soulful vocals, and vivacious concert performance. (Submitted)
Award-winning trumpeter, Jens Lindemann, will be joining the Bergmann Duo on Oct. 5, at the Cultural Centre’s Oktoberfest celebration. (Submitted)

Chilliwack celebrates Oktoberfest with Jens Lindemann and the Bergmann Duo

Jens Lindemann is one of Canada’s top trumpet soloists

Award-winning trumpeter, Jens Lindemann, will be joining the Bergmann Duo on Oct. 5, at the Cultural Centre’s Oktoberfest celebration. (Submitted)
The Chilliwack will be hosting next year’s Performing Arts provincial competition, but in the mean time, is looking for sponsors to help make it the best yet. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)                                Chilliwack will be hosting next year’s Performing Arts provincial competition, but is looking for sponsors to help make it the best yet. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Chilliwack steps up to the plate and brings music and dance Provicials to town to prevent lag

Sponsors are needed to help knock the 2019 Provincials out of the park

The Chilliwack will be hosting next year’s Performing Arts provincial competition, but in the mean time, is looking for sponsors to help make it the best yet. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)                                Chilliwack will be hosting next year’s Performing Arts provincial competition, but is looking for sponsors to help make it the best yet. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)