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Supporters of SOGI education to rally in Abbotsford Tuesday

Supporters of SOGI education to rally in Abbotsford Tuesday

Group says demonstration aims to “stand against hatred, and the spread of disinformation”

Supporters of SOGI education to rally in Abbotsford Tuesday
The Chilliwack Rhythm Reelers will have to find a new camping location for their 2019 event which has put them in a crunch. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress File)

Squaredancers asked to stop using Chilliwack sports field for camping

Although group had rented same venue for almost 20 years, city reps had to draw the line to be fair

The Chilliwack Rhythm Reelers will have to find a new camping location for their 2019 event which has put them in a crunch. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress File)
Funeral honouring fallen police officer Const. John Davidson begins

Funeral honouring fallen police officer Const. John Davidson begins

Thousands march in procession to memorial

  • Nov 19, 2017
Funeral honouring fallen police officer Const. John Davidson begins
The newly reopened Sto:lo interpretive Centre on the Coqualeetza grounds contains many artifacts of Sto:lo life, cycling through the 13 moons of the year. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress)

VIDEO: Sto:lo interpretive centre in Chilliwack opens with celebration

Beautiful new space and info panels on Coqualeetza grounds created with Canada 150 grant

The newly reopened Sto:lo interpretive Centre on the Coqualeetza grounds contains many artifacts of Sto:lo life, cycling through the 13 moons of the year. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress)
Chilliwack’s crime rate the worst in the region

Chilliwack’s crime rate the worst in the region

Overall and property crime rates are highest while per capita funding is the lowest

Chilliwack’s crime rate the worst in the region
Police investigate the discovery of a body behind a business on Alexander Avenue in Chilliwack Thursday morning. (Paul Henderson/ The Progress)

UPDATE: RCMP investigating body found behind Chilliwack business

IHIT not involved but serious crimes, forensics and BC Coroners service looking into death

Police investigate the discovery of a body behind a business on Alexander Avenue in Chilliwack Thursday morning. (Paul Henderson/ The Progress)
UPDATE: Vancouver Island driver killed when logging truck leaves road

UPDATE: Vancouver Island driver killed when logging truck leaves road

TimberWest contractor dies near Caycuse, off the shores of Lake Cowichan

UPDATE: Vancouver Island driver killed when logging truck leaves road
Golfing and life-long friendships brought more than 80 women together last month for a tournament at the Guildford Golf and Country Club, where more than $3,500 was raised for Ishtar. (Special to Black Press)

#MeToo doesn’t go far enough: Langley transition shelter

Explosion of sexual assault allegations are not confined to Hollywood – issue exists closer to home.

  • Nov 15, 2017
Golfing and life-long friendships brought more than 80 women together last month for a tournament at the Guildford Golf and Country Club, where more than $3,500 was raised for Ishtar. (Special to Black Press)
Paul Aquino of Chilliwack was one of several in attendance at the Wild Salmon Policy open house event held last Thursday. (Chris Gadsden photo)

Wild Salmon open house heard from Chilliwack groups

DFO hosted drop-in session in Chilliwack to talk about salmon issues

Paul Aquino of Chilliwack was one of several in attendance at the Wild Salmon Policy open house event held last Thursday. (Chris Gadsden photo)
Updated: Vancouver Police execute gang search warrant in Langley

Updated: Vancouver Police execute gang search warrant in Langley

Searched two shops located on property behind residential houses

Updated: Vancouver Police execute gang search warrant in Langley
Facebook                                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.

Sentencing hearing for Chilliwack man who went on fraud, ID theft crime spree

Gregory Cromarty said all the tools needed to commit his crimes available at retail stores

Facebook                                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.
Led by biologist Mike Pearson of Pearson Ecological, a group of volunteers headed to the Hope Slough Tuesday to see what was waiting for them in the traps beneath the surface of the water. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress)

VIDEO: Looking for the elusive Salish sucker in Chilliwack

Community members were working side-by-side with a biologist this week to monitor fish in the slough

Led by biologist Mike Pearson of Pearson Ecological, a group of volunteers headed to the Hope Slough Tuesday to see what was waiting for them in the traps beneath the surface of the water. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress)
Chilliwack home price increases the highest in B.C.

Chilliwack home price increases the highest in B.C.

Up 16.6 per cent so far in 2017, the biggest jump of any real estate board in the province

Chilliwack home price increases the highest in B.C.
Appeal hearing starts for Chilliwack dairy cow abuse sentences

Appeal hearing starts for Chilliwack dairy cow abuse sentences

Crown says sentences handed down were not long enough; two men cross appealing

Appeal hearing starts for Chilliwack dairy cow abuse sentences
Chilliwack firefighters contain downtown structure fire

Chilliwack firefighters contain downtown structure fire

Fire crews were able to keep a fully involved garage fire from spreading to nearby house.

  • Nov 14, 2017
Chilliwack firefighters contain downtown structure fire
Protection service officer at Cowichan Hospital gets award for handling man with knife

Protection service officer at Cowichan Hospital gets award for handling man with knife

Charles Kraeling honoured for his heroic actions at the health facility during an incident in July.

Protection service officer at Cowichan Hospital gets award for handling man with knife
Firefighters fighting Surrey barn fire

Firefighters fighting Surrey barn fire

Fire is near 164th and Highway 10

Firefighters fighting Surrey barn fire
John Davidson has been identified as the police officer killed yesterday in Abbotsford.

More details released on celebration of life, funeral procession for Const. John Davidson

Two overflow seating areas designated in advance of celebration of life

John Davidson has been identified as the police officer killed yesterday in Abbotsford.
Storytime with Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz at city hall at 2 p.m. is one of the activities of National Child Day on Nov. 21. (Paul Henderson/ Progress File)

National Child Day celebrated in Chilliwack

‘Let’s Play and Celebrate National Child Day’ event at Chilliwack City Hall on Nov. 21, at 2 p.m.

Storytime with Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz at city hall at 2 p.m. is one of the activities of National Child Day on Nov. 21. (Paul Henderson/ Progress File)
VIDEO: Camera records brazen daylight theft of parcel

VIDEO: Camera records brazen daylight theft of parcel

Langley family releases surveillance footage to alert others

VIDEO: Camera records brazen daylight theft of parcel
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