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Parents rally in support of striking teachers

Parents rally in support of striking teachers

A protest about the teachers’ labour dispute attracted about 50 people on Tuesday at the office of Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness
New facility for UFV opens at Five Corners

New facility for UFV opens at Five Corners

The new UFV Five Corners facility opened with all due fanfare on Friday in Chilliwack — made possible with the power of partnerships.

Thieves target Target in electronics heist

Approximately $15,000 in electronics was stolen from the Cottonwood Mall department store in a brazen Monday night break-in.
Teachers strike at 'impasse' after talks fail

Teachers strike at 'impasse' after talks fail

Parents told to brace for long shutdown of schools as strike blocks start of classes
Peter Fassbender on B.C. teachers' strike, avoiding legislation (VIDEO)

Peter Fassbender on B.C. teachers' strike, avoiding legislation (VIDEO)

Fassbender called this a 'critical time' for negotiations with teachers and all public sector unions, after talks broke off with the BCTF.

UFV develops public portal for fire and police research

A new public safety search portal developed by the University of the Fraser Valley will help public-service decision-makers
School in B.C. will not begin on time: negotiator

School in B.C. will not begin on time: negotiator

Mediator walks away, ending hopes teachers' strike will end before school starts
Mount Polley mine spill tests 'reassuring'

Mount Polley mine spill tests 'reassuring'

Elevated levels of elements not unusual near mines, officials say following continued consistent tests

Bucket List Festival coming to Chilliwack

Several engaging speakers will be helping attendees Sept. 27 with practical ideas to make the most of their lives.
B.C. eyes looser liquor penalties for bars, stores

B.C. eyes looser liquor penalties for bars, stores

Industry seeks more flexible system for punishment as province takes next step in liquor regulation reform