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Sunny and dry weather expected for Chilliwack

Sunny and dry weather expected for Chilliwack

After a rainy November, a drying trend is forecast for early December.

  • Dec 5, 2017
Sunny and dry weather expected for Chilliwack
‘It was great to see the interest from the crowd,’ said to Coun. Ken Popove about the Neighbourhood Plan Open House held Nov. 30. (Submitted)

Parking and privacy among top concerns at Chilliwack open house

Residents of Chilliwack Proper and Fairfield Island showed up to to offer feedback on infill plan

‘It was great to see the interest from the crowd,’ said to Coun. Ken Popove about the Neighbourhood Plan Open House held Nov. 30. (Submitted)
Real estate prices in Chilliwack are hitting all-time highs as residential listings are at an all-time low. (Greg Laychak/Black Press file)

Chilliwack real estate sales and prices remain hot

New mortgage rules coming in January could hurt some first-time homebuyers

Real estate prices in Chilliwack are hitting all-time highs as residential listings are at an all-time low. (Greg Laychak/Black Press file)
This was a Lights Tour house on Alpine Crescent dressed to the nines for Christmas.

Chilliwack asked for suggestions for annual tour of lights

Self-guided tours of Christmas lights across Chilliwak have become an extremely popular activity

This was a Lights Tour house on Alpine Crescent dressed to the nines for Christmas.
The RCMP forensic identification unit was on the scene Friday morning after a car fire in the Safeway parking lot downtown Chilliwack.

Young man killed in dramatic car fire downtown Chilliwack

No word on cause of fire but police are not investigating it as a crime

The RCMP forensic identification unit was on the scene Friday morning after a car fire in the Safeway parking lot downtown Chilliwack.
The old Traders Inn Motel property has sold again.

Old Traders Inn motel property in Chilliwack sold again

The old property was once eyed as a potential site for the Chilliwack contact centre

The old Traders Inn Motel property has sold again.
Premier John Horgan with Kelowna West NDP candidate Shelley Cook at Sunday’s nomination meeting where Cook was acclaimed as the party’s candidate in the upcoming byelection. —Image: Alistair Waters/Capital News

Kelowna West voters to pick Christy Clark’s replacement in February

Premier John Horgan says while no date yet, he will call the byelection in early January.

Premier John Horgan with Kelowna West NDP candidate Shelley Cook at Sunday’s nomination meeting where Cook was acclaimed as the party’s candidate in the upcoming byelection. —Image: Alistair Waters/Capital News
Heated exchanges highlight fourth B.C. Liberal leadership debate

Heated exchanges highlight fourth B.C. Liberal leadership debate

Feisty moments as the six candidates square off in Kelowna Saturday

Heated exchanges highlight fourth B.C. Liberal leadership debate
RCMP and paramedics attempt to resuscitate Rob Splitt who was stabbed multiple times in a Chilliwack parking lot on May 3, 2016. (Progress file)                                Greg Knill/ Progress file                                RCMP and paramedics attempt to resuscitate Robert Splitt who was stabbed multiple times in a Chilliwack parking lot on May 3, 2016.

Killer sentenced for “brutal” downtown Chilliwack stabbing

Automatic life sentence for Gerald Dolman with no chance of parole for 11 years

RCMP and paramedics attempt to resuscitate Rob Splitt who was stabbed multiple times in a Chilliwack parking lot on May 3, 2016. (Progress file)                                Greg Knill/ Progress file                                RCMP and paramedics attempt to resuscitate Robert Splitt who was stabbed multiple times in a Chilliwack parking lot on May 3, 2016.
Chilliwack residents are invited to a candlelight memorial Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5:15 p.m. at Five Corners to remember those gunned down in 1989 at the Montreal Massacre. (The Progress file)s

Light a candle Dec. 6 in Chilliwack at Five Corners

Chilliwack residents can attend a memorial to remember those gunned down at the Montreal Massacre

Chilliwack residents are invited to a candlelight memorial Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5:15 p.m. at Five Corners to remember those gunned down in 1989 at the Montreal Massacre. (The Progress file)s
UPDATE: ‘Marathon not a sprint’ recovery for Chilliwack swamper who fell off recycling truck

UPDATE: ‘Marathon not a sprint’ recovery for Chilliwack swamper who fell off recycling truck

Five days later wife at his side says he’s breathing on his own but still non-responsive

UPDATE: ‘Marathon not a sprint’ recovery for Chilliwack swamper who fell off recycling truck
UPDATE: Nine-year-old girl dies after being hit by city bus
UPDATE: Nine-year-old girl dies after being hit by city bus
The RCMP forensic identification unit was on the scene Friday morning after a car fire in the Safeway parking lot downtown Chilliwack.

UPDATE: Forensics unit on the scene after car fire downtown Chilliwack

Friday morning blaze destroys vehicle as police investigate the scene

The RCMP forensic identification unit was on the scene Friday morning after a car fire in the Safeway parking lot downtown Chilliwack.
New Matrix Meals is a new program in Chilliwack where organizers facilitate frank dialogue in people’s homes about community issues. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress

WATCH: Breaking bread and barriers in Chilliwack with New Matrix Meals

Moving antagonistic discourse around Chilliwack’s social issues into a real community dialogue

New Matrix Meals is a new program in Chilliwack where organizers facilitate frank dialogue in people’s homes about community issues. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress
Stó:lō people fish with traditional dipnets on the Fraser River in the early 20th century. Charles Macmunn/Wikipedia Commons

Connection to land is key to ending high suicide rates says UFV expert

Professor responds to high rate of First Nations suicides reported by Fraser Health

Stó:lō people fish with traditional dipnets on the Fraser River in the early 20th century. Charles Macmunn/Wikipedia Commons
UPDATE: Chilliwack River homeless campers handed trespass notices

UPDATE: Chilliwack River homeless campers handed trespass notices

Group accused of property thefts from nearby homes have until Dec. 12 to be gone

UPDATE: Chilliwack River homeless campers handed trespass notices
There is a new parade route this year so check the map for details on the updated route and timing of road closures.

Christmas parade in Chilliwack features a different route this year

Check the map for the updated route of the parade and timing of road closures across Chilliwack

There is a new parade route this year so check the map for details on the updated route and timing of road closures.
Chilliwack RCMP officers at the scene of what turned out to be a workplace incident at the corner of Corbould and Kipp Wednesday morning. (Paul Henderson/ The Progress)

VIDEO: Garbage truck examined after worker injured downtown Chilliwack

Witnesses said man looked seriously hurt after falling off back of Emterra vehicle

Chilliwack RCMP officers at the scene of what turned out to be a workplace incident at the corner of Corbould and Kipp Wednesday morning. (Paul Henderson/ The Progress)
Const. Cameron Nay writes out a ticket on Yale Road last July 14, along with Cpl. Mike Rail, and cyclist who was riding around without a helmet. Const. Nay was deployed to the DT patrol effort that morning as a Quick Response officer. (Jennifer Feinberg/The Progress file)

Quick response by Chilliwack RCMP evolving

Strategy launched last year when Chilliwack funded 10 new officers, and will continue in 2018

Const. Cameron Nay writes out a ticket on Yale Road last July 14, along with Cpl. Mike Rail, and cyclist who was riding around without a helmet. Const. Nay was deployed to the DT patrol effort that morning as a Quick Response officer. (Jennifer Feinberg/The Progress file)
Gregory Cromarty is facing an 18-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to a dozen of 32 charges he faced, mostly for identity theft and fraud. (Facebook)

UPDATE: Chilliwack man who went on ID theft crime spree sentenced

Gregory Cromarty released on time served and issued six-month conditional sentence to get treatment

Gregory Cromarty is facing an 18-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to a dozen of 32 charges he faced, mostly for identity theft and fraud. (Facebook)
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