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Minor local flooding but Fraser still below alert stage

Minor local flooding but Fraser still below alert stage

River Forecast Centre doesn't expect river will test dikes
Chilliwack postal workers locked out

Chilliwack postal workers locked out

A nationwide lockout imposed by Canada Post “is holding Canadian citizens hostage,” says locked-out Chilliwack letter carriers.
Mayor myth-busting on flood tour

Mayor myth-busting on flood tour

Some members of city council toured the flooded zones of Chilliwack on Tuesday to get an up-close look at the 2011 freshet impacts.
Post office lockout delays HST ballots

Post office lockout delays HST ballots

Thousands of ballots for B.C.'s harmonized sales tax referendum were being stored in post offices after Canada Post locked out its urban employees across the country Wednesday.
Riots, looting erupt in Vancouver after Canucks' loss

Riots, looting erupt in Vancouver after Canucks' loss

Police, RCMP converge to settle riotous crowds in downtown Vancouver after Canucks lose Game 7 of NHL Stanley Cup final to Boston Bruins.
Toxins down Metro drains threaten salmon: Scientists

Toxins down Metro drains threaten salmon: Scientists

Sockeye inquiry probes risk of chemicals in sewage effluent

Medical grow op hid guns, drugs and cash

A multiple police agency raid executed June 3 on a Cultus Lake Road property yielded almost 450 pot plants, according to RCMP. But the medical marijuana licences held by the residents were for a maximum of 74 plants.
Mail service halts as postal strike becomes lockout

Mail service halts as postal strike becomes lockout

Canada Post said it had to act, Ottawa mulls legislation
Chilliwack a favourite for burger ad shoots

Chilliwack a favourite for burger ad shoots

Get ready for the return of the Spicy Mama Burger. When the burger campaign eventually comes back, it will be preceded by a zesty new commercial shot in Chilliwack last week.
Flooded farmers count losses

Flooded farmers count losses

Property owners and farmers hit by freshet flooding were hoping for reassurance at the town hall meeting hosted by City of Chilliwack last week.