Recreation

Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove, next to fresh vandalism on the newly installed turf at the Chilliwack Pump Track on May 19, 2021. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Chilliwack Progress)

VIDEO: Youth at pump track committed ‘pure acts of vandalism,’ says Chilliwack mayor

Vandals torched brand-new turf caught on camera; will be held to account, mayor warns

 

Fishing licences came available for sale Thursday, April 1, and the federal government has introduced a new tool to help anglers – those who are required – to record their catches. (Black Press Media files)

New digital recording tool available for fishing licence sales in B.C.

Anglers can now use an ‘easy’ online system to take note of fish they have caught, as per DFO rules

 

Sugar Lake is just as sweet in winter, with a variety of cool-weather activities to enjoy.

Summer is sweet at Sugar Lake (and winter’s pretty cool, too!)

Year-round memories await at your lakeside Okanagan cabin

  • Mar 1, 2021

 

Julie Henderson, president with the Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association tests out Chilliwack’s new pump track the day it opened on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

VIDEO: Chilliwack pump track opens at The Landing with little fanfare but lots of fans

Rec facility expected to attract national interest as largest paved pump track in North America

Julie Henderson, president with the Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association tests out Chilliwack’s new pump track the day it opened on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
A group of four is doing a 70-kilometre hike on Friday, Sept. 18 in memory of Brook Morrison, who went missing in Abbotsford on Sept. 1 and whose body was found three days later.

Fraser Valley foursome to hike 70km over mountains in memory of friend

Friends from Abbotsford and Langley to hike from Hope to Tulameen for Brook Morrison

A group of four is doing a 70-kilometre hike on Friday, Sept. 18 in memory of Brook Morrison, who went missing in Abbotsford on Sept. 1 and whose body was found three days later.
This screenshot taken from a video shot by surf instructor Shannon Brown shows a watercraft operator in the surf zone off Chesterman Beach. Since being shared on social media, the video has sparked concerns over water safety. (Image from video by Shannon Brown)

Tofino beachgoers ‘horrified’ by Sea-Doos, Jet Skis, in surf zone

“I was quite distressed to see it.”

This screenshot taken from a video shot by surf instructor Shannon Brown shows a watercraft operator in the surf zone off Chesterman Beach. Since being shared on social media, the video has sparked concerns over water safety. (Image from video by Shannon Brown)
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Harrison Hot Springs Resort eases in to reopening

Reservations available Friday, May 29

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The sign pictured has drawn its share of attention from Maple Ridge Leisure Centre patrons. (Ronan O’Doherty - THE NEWS)

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre’s ‘no nude zone’ sign draws attention

Universal change room has many private stalls for patrons to use

The sign pictured has drawn its share of attention from Maple Ridge Leisure Centre patrons. (Ronan O’Doherty - THE NEWS)
Canoes and kayaks in the Hope Slough on a guided tour May 27, 2017. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress file)

Camp-Hope Slough event slated for conversation and learning

It’s a chance to get involved this year and hear updates on some of the work underway

Canoes and kayaks in the Hope Slough on a guided tour May 27, 2017. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress file)
A rise of misconduct at the Nelson and District Community Complex has put a stress on staff and patrons. Photo: Tyler Harper

10 people banned in two weeks from B.C. rec centre for drugs, squatting

Suspensions were for setting up sleeping bags in washrooms, theft, verbal abuse of staff, and more

A rise of misconduct at the Nelson and District Community Complex has put a stress on staff and patrons. Photo: Tyler Harper
Chilliwack pump track could be the largest rec facility of its kind in the province

Chilliwack pump track could be the largest rec facility of its kind in the province

City of Chilliwack is seeking qualified builders to design and construct a $500K asphalt pump track

Chilliwack pump track could be the largest rec facility of its kind in the province