Sunday January 1, 2012
Local News
Postage Rates Set To Go Up 2¢
Increase means less reliance on taxpayer dollars
Released by Canada Post
anada
Post would like to remind Canadians that the domestic basic letter rate will
increase by 2 cents, from 59 cents to 61 cents, for standard letters
weighing up to 30 grams, effective January 16, 2012. This is part of a five
year pricing strategy announced in 2009.
Wednesday January 4, 2012
Firefighter News
Interior Com
munity
Hit Hard With Loss
Chilliwack firefighters mourn Enderby comrade
Released by Jeff Ulyot, CFD/Facebook pic
he
City of Chilliwack Fire Department will be well represented at Captain Dan
Botkin’s Funeral on Thursday, January 5, 2012. The Fire
Department will have twelve of its Paid-On-Call firefighters...
Thursday January 5, 2012
Lifestyle
It's The Key
Living your best life; mind, body and soul
Submitted by Mimi Nelson, Yarrow BC
re
you equipped to succeed at your New Year’s Resolutions for 2012? Ready to
discover other sides of yourself? Want to live with more purpose and value?
Join Coach Mimi, life
& wellness coach, as you walk...
Friday January 6, 2012
Employment
Local PR Company Offers Industry Training
Internship, practicum and film opportunities available
Submitted by Debbie Walker, Translucent PR
ranslucent
Publicity positions available in Chilliwack:
Public Relations Assistant
Responsible to the President/ Owner of Translucent Publicity...
Feature Story Sunday Jan 8, 2012
Something To Cheer For
Championships January 14 will have contestants from all over the Fraser Valley and Washington State
Submitted Kim Douglas, PACC/Voice file photo
acific
Allstar Cheerleading is very excited to be hosting the 5th Annual
Pacific Allstar Cheer Championships at Heritage Park...
Sunday January 8, 2012
Lifestyle
The Way of the Shaman
Shamanic journeying, power and healing basic workshop March 3-4
Submitted by Wade Prpich, FSS
n
this workshop, participants are introduced to core shamanism and initiated
into the classic shamanic journey for...
Monday January 9, 2012
Community
Having
Fun While Helping Kids
Cops For Cancer game raises $2163
Released by Cpl. T. Hollingsworth Chilliwack RCMP UFVRD
charity
hockey game between the RCMP and the Overwaitea Food Group took place on
January 1, 2012, at Prospera Centre.
Friday January 20, 2012
Fire Dept News
A Tale of Two Fires
Residents out in cold after smoking pot on stove alerts
Released by Jeff Ullyot, CFD/Voice photos
he
City of Chilliwack Fire Department responded to two reported structure fires
with an hour on Thursday, January...
Tuesday January
24, 2012
BC Gov't News
Pumping In Money
Feds and province team up to upgrade flood control infrastructure
Released Marc Wang, BC Gov't Caucus
he
District of Kent has received $330,000 for the Hammersley Pump Station
Floodbox construction project. The district is now better prepared for flood
emergencies thanks to a joint investment by the Governments of Canada and
British Columbia.
Made in
Canada
Sunday January 1, 2012
Community
If Nobody Claims Me In 30 Days... I'm Yours
Ryder Lake residents amazed to find alpaca roaming in their yard
Staff/Voice/Web image
ome
Ryder Lake residents got a fur-lined surprise last week when they awoke to
find an alpaca in their yard.
They took the animal to their barn and then went about looking...
Tuesday January 3, 2012
Community Sports
Shove-Off Now To A Great Summer
Fraser Valley Dragon boat Club looking for members
Submitted by Kathy Preuss, FVDbC
he
Crusaders Dragon boat team have lost some paddlers this year and need...
Feature Story Tuesday January 3, 2012
Poor Weather Making Roads Risky
Pedestrian struck in Spadina crosswalk
Staff/Voice photos
Chilliwack emergency crews respond to pedestrian-MVA Tuesday.
aramedics
were first on the scene on a call to a pedestrian-motor vehicle accident
at the corner of Spadina Ave and Yale Rd. Tuesday afternoon.
It's unclear if the person was on a bicycle, but their injuries were not life-threatening. The victim was eventually taken to Chilliwack General Hospital. Bad road conditions may have been a factor in the mishap.
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the Vancouver area. Chilliwack is only expecting about 5mm overnight, however Wednesday's forecast is for up to 15mm, at times very heavy, with winds gusting around 30 km/h in the city and up to 80km/h in the Hope area. Visit www.drivebc.ca for the latest BC road conditions.
It's always a good idea to stock up on spare batteries, candles and other necessities in case the power does go out.
Tuesday January 3, 2012
Local Politics
Dix Comes To Chilliwack
BC NDP Leader to speak at closed nomination meeting
Submitted by Al Ens, Pres. FV NDP
here
will be a Chilliwack-Hope NDP Nomination Meeting at 1 pm on Saturday January
28th in the Loft at the Landing Sports Centre, 45530 Spadina Ave.
Nominations close at 5 pm on January
6th. BC NDP Leader Adrian Dix will be speaking at the meeting.
Tuesday January 3, 2012
BC Gov't News
Homeowners To Get Bigger Tax Break
Seniors and veterans will benefit with additional grants of $275
Released by the BC Government
ritish
Columbians who own homes worth up to $1.285 million may be eligible to
receive the entire homeowners’ grant this year, after the Province raised
the threshold to accommodate rising property values.
BC Assessment estimates...
Wednesday January 4, 2012
Local Politics
O'Mahony Makes It Official
Hardest-working fed political candidate throws hat into BC NDP nomination ring
Released by Gwen O'Mahony, Chilliwack
oday
I filed application for nomination as the next NDP candidate in the
Chilliwack Hope By-election. Thank you for your patience as I carefully
considered my bid.
Wednesday January 4, 2012
Yarrow News
Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary
Learn about cohousing from expert Chuck Durrett at UFV Jan 20
Submitted by Tamarra Bonemaison, Yarrow
ave
you ever dreamed of taking over a cul-de-sac and selling each unit to a
friend?
Wednesday January 4, 2012
Women's Safety
Helping Make
The Street Less Perilous
Self-defence course Jan 7 teaches women to be assertive – plus a few moves like Jagger
Staff/Voice/Submitted photo
t's
dark. You're alone. You're female. Someone is following you. Suddenly,
there's a confrontation and the thug demands your purse. What do you do?
Wednesday January 4, 2012
Local News
Watson Road Fire Suspicious
Teens seen running from home as fire breaks out
Staff/Voice photos
ire
broke out in a home on Watson Rd. just before 4 A.M. this morning. A
neighbour...
Wednesday January 4, 2012
Local Folk
The Chosen One
Chilliwack resident elected to CGA Board of Governors
Submitted by Pardeep Clair, CGA-BC
he
Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is
pleased to announce that Ursula Viney, CGA, will serve on the Association's
Board of Governors for 2012.
Thursday January 5, 2012
Fitness
It's A Family Affair
Family membership deals and ladies kickboxing offered 5 days a week
Submitted by Francine Douglas, RMA
ant
to get in the best shape of your life? Tired of spending lonely hours at the
gym...and you don't see or feel a change? Bring the entire family to
Revolution - classes for ages 4 & up.
Thursday January 5, 2012
Real Estate News
Market Perfect For First-time Home Buyers
CADREB predicts solid year for local housing scene
Released by Steve Lerigny, CRAE
ontinued
low interest rates for at least the first quarter of the year combined with
a projected modest increase in sales point to another solid year for the
local real estate scene.
"We don't expect to see...
Thursday January 5, 2012
Live Entertainment
The Ultimate Laugh
Roman Danylo brings his unique humor troupe to Chilliwack for one night only
Released by Ann Goodswaard, CCC
he
Ultimate Comedy Show, January 27th at the Chilliwack Cultural
Centre is more than a show, it’s a gut-busting experience that
is gunna knock your socks off! A Chilliwack Cultural Centre...
Thursday January 5, 2012
Music
Learn To Play
The Ukulele
Train's Soul Sister and Mraz's I'm Yours show the instrument is alive and well in pop music
Released by Graham Yates, CAM
dult
learners continue to be captivated by the recent craze over the ukulele.
Once thought of as the disposable, silly instrument from music class in
childhood, the "uke" has become a stepping stone...
Friday January 6, 2012
Film
New Twist On An Old Classic
Beauty and the Beast in 3D coming to Galaxy Cinemas January 13
Released by Sara Marshall, Cineplex
he
movie captures the fantastic journey of Belle (voice of Paige O'Hara), a
bright and beautiful young woman who's taken prisoner by a hideous beast
(voice of Robby Benson) in his...
Friday January 6, 2012
Local News
It's No Picnic
MLA Brar finds out shopping for food is harder than it looks on a welfare budget
Released by Bill Hopwood, RTR
oday
Jagrup Brar, MLA Surrey Fleetwood, showed off the kind of food and housing
that a person living on the welfare rate of $610 a month can afford. Brar
has accepted the challenge from Raise the Rates...
Friday January 6, 2012
Health
Pitching Pills Properly
Pharmacies collected 30,000kg of unused prescriptions in 2010
Released by the BC Pharmacy Assoc.
he
BC Pharmacy Association (BCPhA) and Metro Vancouver have joined forces once
again to urge members of the public to make a New Year's resolution to bring
their unused medications back to their local pharmacy.
Friday January 6, 2012
Crime News
Another Woman
Assaulted and Rob
bed
She was punched to the ground and had her purse snatched
Staff/Voice file photo
olice
are looking for a male suspect after a woman was attacked
near the Greyhound Bus Terminal on Luckakuck early Friday morning just after
7 A.M.
Friday January 6, 2012
Education
Active Minds Mean Healthy Brains
ElderCollege has a good selection of courses
Submitted by Pat Clark, UFV ElderCollege, Chilliwack
eople
50 and better will be turning out on January 17 to register for the upcoming
semester of ElderCollege Chilliwack. Over 20 courses offer a range of topics
from computers to genealogy, to...
Friday January 6, 2012
Entertainment
Sonic Textures
Award-winning Vancouver roots artist Tamara Nile to play Bozzini's Jan 21
Submitted by Mano, Bozzini's Rest.
ozzini's
is pleased to prevent the first performance of 2012 & of our...
Friday January 6, 2012
BC Politics
'Who Really Runs BC?'
What if politicians had to wear their corporate sponsorship?
Submitted by Dermod Travis, IntegrityBC
ntegrityBC
is delivering a postcard to homes in Chilliwack that depicts BC premier
Christy Clark as a NASCAR race car driver in a uniform splashed with
the corporate logos of donors to...
Sunday January 8, 2012
Business News
New Year Brings Some Optimism
Chamber poll suggests local business optimistic in 2012
Staff/Voice
recent
poll conducted by the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce indicated a certain
amount of optimism in the business community. According to the Chamber, 73
businesses took part in the survey which asked three basic questions, for
example, if...
Sunday January 8, 2012
Commentar
y
China Has Dibs On Iranian Oil
Krawczyk's take on why US won't invade Iran
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk, Cumberland BC
ow
to make sense of this announcement by the Chinese President Hu Jintao? War
with whom? Surely China isn’t going to invade Iran. China is the number one
oil and gas importer from Iran.
Tuesday January 10, 2012
UFV News
Campus
C
yber
Hub Grows
UFV Today blog shares stories and successes from those that live it
Released Ashley Wray, UFV
new blog is providing the community with an interactive way to keep in touch
with the University of the Fraser Valley.
Tuesday Ja
nuary
10, 2012
Local Politics
Throness Throws Hat In
Conservative
Party Asst. to Chuck Strahl announces by-election bid
Staff/Voice
aurie
Throness, a former assistant to Tory MP Chuck Strahl announced his bid
for the Chilliwack-Hope riding
yesterday.
Throness was a one-time assistant to ex-MP Chuck Strahl. The by-election has not been called yet, but the general consensus is that it will likely be sometime in March.
Elections BC told the Voice a by-election will cost $625,000.
Tuesday January
10, 2012
BC News
Mail Dragons
Canada Post reveals new stamps commemorating 2012 Year of the Dragon
Released Canada Post
anada
Post today honoured the Year of the Dragon by issuing a pair of stamps and
collectibles to mark the Lunar New Year. A
dragon year is said to be a time of innovation, risk and achievement. These
stamps are the fourth release in a twelve-year Lunar
New Year series.
Tuesday January 10, 2012
BC Gov't News
Liberals Plug Funding Holes
Assortment of Chilliwack adult literacy programs get portions of cash infusion
Released Marc Wang, BC Gov't Caucus
dult
learners around Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley will get help to
improve their literacy and numeracy skills thanks to funding through the
Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP). An investment of $176,282 will...
Tuesday January 10, 2012
Community Sports
Skating From Scratch
Voodoo's roller derby team looking for a few good boys and some bad girls Feb 19
Submitted by genuine Voodoo Dollz
e
build skaters from scratch! This is not a try out. We accept all
interested...
Tuesday January 10, 2012
BC News
How Smart Are Those Meters?
Notables speak out against meters in short film clip
Released by Walter McGinnis
here
are so many things wrong with how things are going in this province, in this
country and around the world.
Tuesday January 10, 2012
Entertainment
Eclectic & Electric
The Breakmen 'bleed' bluegrass at Harrison Jan 28
Released by Ed Stenson, HFS
he
Harrison Festival Society is proud to present one of BCs hottest
Roots/Bluegrass groups the Breakmen on January...
Feature Story Tuesday Jan., 10, 2012
It's Not About The Winning
New kids soccer league 'Little Kickers' focuses on fun
Submitted by Ryan Baker, Little Kickers Fraser Valley
ittle
Kickers is an International Franchising Company recognized as the top
soccer program for young children in the UK, South Africa, Australia,
New Zealand, Cyprus and Canada. Fraser Valley Little Kickers...
Thursday January 12, 2012
Lifestyle
Facing The Facts About Your Face
What is your face saying to the world? Find out at Amethyst January 21
Submitted by Janet Newport, Amethyst Books
id
you know that your face holds the blueprint of your whole body in its
structure and shape? The structure of your face holds the true nature of
your soul. Your responses to the outer world create your body shape,
structure...
Thursday January 12, 2012
RCMP News
Crime In Your Hood?
Mounties release list of areas targeted recently by thieves in the city
Released by Cst. T. Wolbeck, Chwk RCMP
airfield
Island- On the east side of Fairfield Island on Conrad Street, Brice Road,
and Manor Drive. Also of note is activity just south of Fairfield in Quarry
Road area on Woods Road and Beaver Crescent.
Thursday January 12, 2012
City Hall News
The Taxman Cometh
Chilliwack 2012 assessments reflect an inflationary tax increase at most
Staff/Voice/Shaw TV images
len
Neufeldt, Senior Appraiser with the BC Assessment Authority made a
presentation to council regarding changes in property owners assessments
this year.
Neufeldt told council the ...
Thursday January 12, 2012
City Hall News
The Municipal Rub
City Hall mourns loss of Election Officer, cycling lane on Prest Rd and a new Med Services building
Staff/Voice/Shaw TV images
ouncil
meeting started on a sad note when Mayor Sharon Gaetz announced that Bill
Storen, long-time friend as well as Chief Election
Officer for four elections...
Friday January 13, 2012
Run-of-River News
Harrison IPP's One Step Closer
Cloudworks to show completed environmental assessments at Open House January 19
Released by Cloudworks Energy Inc.
loudworks
Energy Inc. (Proponent) is proposing to construct and operate three
waterpower projects on Tretheway Creek, Shovel Creek and Big...
Friday January 13, 2012
Community News
The Smart Money
Chilliwack Foundation gives away $70K
Staff/Voice photos
ine
Chilliwack organizations can count their lucky stars after $70,000 was
dished out by the Chilliwack Foundation Tuesday evening at the regular city
council meeting.
Friday January 13, 2011
Federal Politics
Voting Night Gag Law
Scrutinize
d
Strahl wants real-time nationwide results available instantly online
Released by Robert Pearsall, PA to MP Mark Strahl/file photo
he
dated, obsolete and unenforceable election law that prohibits Canadians from
early reporting of elections results will be repealed, promised
Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl.
Saturday January 14, 2011
Health
Back Talk
Some helpful tips to save yourself some back aches this winter
Released by Assoc. of Chiropractors
anuary
is putting on its traditional white coat and whether we like it or not,
winter rhymes with snow storm! Here are a few useful tips to make sure you
shovel safely this season.
Shovelling is a highly demanding physical activity for...
Feature Story Sat January 14, 2012
Yo, Adrian!
BC NDP Leader has eyes of the tiger on Chilliwack
Craig Hill/Voice photos
C
NDP Party leader Adrian Dix had the gloves on and came out swinging last
Thursday in Chilliwack, at the...
Sunday January 15, 2011
Local News
Nowell St. Nuisance
Chilliwack fire crews deal with electrical wiring short
Staff/Voice photos
t
approximately 10 P.M. Saturday, the CFD were called out to a building at the
corner of Young Rd. and Nowell...
Monday January 16, 2012
Health News
Deadly Drug Loose on the Streets
Ecstasy continues to claim young lives in the Fraser Valley
Released by the Gov't of BC
he
BC Coroners Service is investigating another death potentially related
to the use of ecstasy. On the night of Jan. 14, 2012, a 16-year-old boy
from Langley was with others when he reportedly took...
Monday January 16, 2012
Upcoming Event
Celebrating Science
Science World returns to Chilliwack January 28
Released by Science World/Voice file photo
ou're
invited to help us Celebrate Science!
Monday January 16, 2011
Local News
Snow Day
Inclement weather popular with kids but drivers' bane
Staff/Voice photos
nvironment
Canada issued a snowfall warning for the Fraser Valley early Monday...
Monday January 16, 2012
Lifestyle
No Hypno Hocus Pocus
Mastering your subconscious to tackle life's issues without any swinging pendulms
Submitted by Teya Graves, Chilliwack
o
you ever wonder why a part of you wants to do something like lose weight,
feel motivated to work out, quit smoking, be less angry, learn better, play
better hockey, etc while another part of you...
Tuesday January 17, 2012
On The Road
Dangerous Driving
RCMP ask motorists to stay off Hwy 1 east of Langley
Staff/Voice photos
CMP
are warning drivers against traveling on the Trans-Canada Highway in the
Fraser Valley, where blizzard...
Tuesday January 17, 2012
Community
Books & Ballots
Take the Reading Challenge for a chance to win prizes
Submitted by Debbie Denault, CLCS
e
are challenging everyone in Chilliwack to read for 20 minutes a day for 21
days! Challenge yourself, your friends,
family or co-workers to read 20 minutes a day for the duration of the
Literacy Challenge.
Tuesday January 17, 2012
Business News
Securing A Positive 'Buzz'
Retaining customers and managing complaints part of doing business
Submitted by Jack Bass, Chilliwack
Strategic
Planning Institute Study discovered 96 % of unhappy customers do not
complain AND 90 % of those customers will not do business with the company
again.
Tuesday January 17, 2012
RCMP News
Safer Streets
December Counterattack proves successful in Chilliwack
Released by Cst. Tracy Wolbeck, Chwk RCMP UFVRD
ore
impaired drivers were taken off the roads this past December during the
annual RCMP Counter Attack project. Although the message appears to be
getting out to the public about the dangers of drinking and...
Tuesday January 17, 2012
On The Road
Getting Home Safe
ICBC's top tips for winter driving
Released by ICBC/Voice file photo
ith
heavy winter conditions predicted to continue on B.C. roads this week,
including continued...
Tuesday January 17, 2012
Community Sports
Freaks vs. Geeks
Voodoo Dollz invite the community to their scrimmage January 28
Submitted by Meghan Hurst, "Bang Her"
he
Voodoo Dollz roller derby team will be holding a scrimmage on Saturday,
January 28th from 8-10pm. This is free for the community to attend. We will
be skating with (at the moment) 67 skaters from all over!
Tuesday January 17, 2012
Community
Fipple Flute Fun
Rainbow Recorders program teaches parents and kids how to play
Submitted by D. Krol/M. Enebo photos
earn
together & practice together with your homeschooler in a group setting. Play
duets or jam with a CD.
Tuesday January 17, 2012
Community
The Art of Self Defense
10-week program will teach you how to protect yourself
Submitted by Steven Hiscoe, HJJ, Chwk
am excited to announce that Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu is introducing an exciting
new self-defense program to residents of the Fraser Valley.
Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu has specialized in teaching people to protect
themselves against...
Tuesday January 17, 2012
Crime News
The Polite Bandit
Thief asks for cash and then helps himself to the till
Staff/Voice photo
lone
male wearing a black balaclava walked into a Subway Restaurant on Yale Rd.
Tuesday evening just after 7 P.M. and demanded cash.
Feature Story Tues January 17, 2012
Air 5 Crashes Near Cultus Lake
Police helicopter pilot succumbs to injuries
Craig Hill/Voice photo/Revised Jan 18, 2012
hortly
before 2 P.M., Air 5 police helicopter crashed east of Cultus Lake at...
Wednesday January 18, 2012
Commentary
Robbing BC Blind
Are Norway and China stealing BC waters, salmon and trees?
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk, Cumberland BC
ou
bet. China now protects all of her old growth forests and has made it a
crime to clear cut anything that looks like a tree in China. Not that China
in principal disapproves of cutting old...
Wednesday January 18, 2012
RCMP News
Did You Know This Man? RCMP seek information on 56-year-old man now deceased
Released by Tracy Wolbeck, RCMP Chwk
he
Hope RCMP are looking for information regarding Rory McGillivray. Rory was
last seen by a family member in Kamloops, BC on September 18, 2011. On
December 18, 2011, the Hope RCMP...
Wednesday January 18, 2012
Crime News
Robbed Again!
Subway restaurant targeted twice in as many days
Staff/Voice photo
lone
male, walked into the Subway on Yale Rd. Wednesday morning and
walked out with money that didn't belong to him.
Wednesday January 18, 2012
Dining Scene
Going Green For Grub
Popular bistro aims to reduce its carbon footprint
Released by Garrison Bistro, Chilliwack
fter
a very successful soft opening of several weeks, Chilliwack's new Garrison
Bistro will be hosting their private Grand Opening event on Saturday,
January 28, 2012. Locals are already raving about the...
Wednesday January 18, 2012
Mental Health
Getting To Snow You
Keeping upbeat is the best state-of-mind
Submitted by Angela Herd/Voice file photo
he
Voice inquired with Angela Herd, Director of the Family Hope Clinic in
Surrey to see if she had any tips on staying stress-free in the inclement
weather.
"If you have to venture in the snow, give yourself extra time to get where you're going," said Herd in an e-mail to the Voice...
Wednesday January 18, 2012
Local News
Snowmageddon
Wild weather brings Chilliwack to it's knees
Staff/Voice photos
other
Nature showed just how much power she has over us Tuesday and Wednesday, ,
blasting Chilliwack with icy, near-hurricane force winds and...
Thursday January 19, 2012
Health Alert
Whooping Cough Spreads
Fraser Health says even laughing can pass on the virus
Released by Roy Thorpe-Dorward
raser
Health is asking healthcare professionals and the public in eastern Fraser
Valley communities to be alert for the signs and symptoms of pertussis or
whooping cough.
Thursday January 1
9,
2012
City Hall News
Snow Plows Back Emerge Crews First
City asks residents to watch for plugged storm drains
Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chwk
n
the event that an emergency vehicle is having problems accessing a call
location due to snow / ice conditions the City will be notified and snow
removal equipment will immediately be diverted to the location to ensure the
emergency vehicle can get in...
Thursday January 19, 2012
Public Safety
Helping The Fire Dept.
Chilliwack FD is asking residents to clear the ice and snow from hydrants
Released by Jeff Ullyot, Chwk Fire Dept./Voice photo
he
City of Chilliwack Fire Department would like to make residents aware and
request their assistance in ensuring that snow and other debris are clear of
fire hydrants.
Friday January 20, 2012
Music
Fiddlin' Friends
Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers: Promoting traditional music since 1973
Submitted by Dawn Fautuex, CFVF
ur
aim is to maintain and promote Old Time Canadian Fiddle and Folk music...
Feature Story Saturday Jan 21, 2012
The Long and Winding Road
Chilliwack dialysis patients call for unit to be setup at CGH
Staff/Submitted and file photos/Rev. Jan. 23
ost
of us take driving to Abbotsford from Chilliwack for granted. If the
highway is shut down due to snow or water, or if there's an accident, we
can put off the trip. But if you’re a dialysis patient who...
Sunday January 22, 2012
Crime Beat
Bobs, Brats & Burglars
A look back at the week that was
Joe Reporter/Voice
n
Tuesday at around 4:25 P.M., a resident on Wellington Ave. called police to
say that someone was trying to get in their home and trying the doors,
however the "doors were locked".
The suspect was described as Caucasian wearing a red hat, black jacket and blue jeans. It's not...
Monday January 23, 2012
City Hall News
Flood Worries Subside For Now
City crews concentrate on clearing hillsides
Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chwk
hanks
to kind weather and a strong community effort, Chilliwack crews were able to
mitigate flooding issues before they became problems over the weekend. Our
Public Works switchboard received many calls from residents wanting to know...
Monday January 23, 2012
UFV News
The Science
of
Celebration
University nurtures sciences in the community
Released by Betsy Terpsma, UFV
o
you want to learn more about biology, geography, mathematics, physics,
chemistry or perhaps agriculture and computer information systems? These are
just a few of the UFV's science-related activities and displays featured at
the upcoming 2012...
Monday January 23, 2012
Community Event
On The Right Path
FVACFSS Aboriginal Family Conference Feb 16-17
Submitted by Julie O'Connor,
he
Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society will be
hosting its Annual Aboriginal Family Conference.
The theme for this year’s
conference is;
“Finding Your Way In Your...
Tuesday January 24, 2012
Music
The Euphonio
us
Bergmanns Rhapsody For Two Feb 12 at the
Cultch
Released by Ann Goodswaard
hapsody
for Two masterfully charms the audience with The Bergmann Duo’s brilliant
renditions of classical music in this premiere performance of the Chilliwack
Arts & Cultural Centre Society and The Chilliwack Academy...
Tuesday January 24, 2012
Personal Safety
Controlling Your
Fear Factor
Fun self-defence course Feb 20 teaches real world awareness
Released by Steven Hiscoe, Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu
ver
the past few months, several reports of assaults, sexual assaults, robberies
and other crimes against persons have been reported in the Chilliwack media.
Violent crime is not...
Tuesday January 24, 2012
Aboriginal Health
Pertussis Problem
Stó:lō offers free Whooping Cough vaccinations
Submitted by Rebecca Middleton, Stó:lō
s
you may have heard, pertussis (whooping cough) has surfaced in the Fraser
Valley, including Chilliwack. Stó:lō Nation Health Services (as well as the
Chilliwack Health Unit via Fraser Health) will be hosting...
Wednesday January 25, 2012
Community Event
Walking To Remember
Kostrzewa honoured at this year's Alzheimer's walk Jan 29
Staff/Voice photo
on
Angell, Volunteer Chair of the Fraser Valley...
Wednesday January 25, 2012
Downtown BIA New
s
More Winners With GetMor Card
Supporting small businesses downtown brings bonuses
Released by Desmond Devnich, Chwk BIA
n
the summer of 2011, the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association
(BIA) launched a new customer loyalty card called GETMOR Downtown Rewards.
This free, easy to use...
Wednesday January 25, 2012
Health News
Toxic Airwaves
Shedding light on the health effects from "smart meters"
Staff/Voice
ust
because "smart meters" have been installed into thousands of BC homes
doesn't mean the controversy is going away.
Last week, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) released a...
Wednesday January 25
, 2012
On the Road
Facebook Follies
Man boasts about scamming ICBC in online post
Released by ICBC
Williams
Lake man has been fined $2,000 and ordered to pay over $18,000 in
restitution after pleading guilty to fraud and obstruction of justice in
connection with an ICBC claim.
Corbin Joseph’s troubles began when he rolled his vehicle on a rural road near Springhouse...
Wednesday January 25, 2012
Student/Teacher News
Most Jobs Need A Higher Education
FPSE: University students fully pay for the costs of their education — and more
Released by Cindy Oliver, Pres. FPSE
ost-secondary
education is a key to prosperity, not just for the society that is prepared
to provide that education, but also for the students who are prepared to
take on the opportunity for...
Thursday January 26, 2012
Live Entertainment
'Sidedish' of Ear Candy & Salsa
Fall in love all over again this Valentine's weekend with 2 bands at Harrison
Released by Ed Stenson, HFS
ome
spend the Valentine’s Day weekend in beautiful Harrison Hot Springs enjoying
some wonderful music. The Harrison Festival Society...
Feature Story Thurs Jan. 26, 2012
Crimes Against the Community
Chilliwack RCMP seek driver after Bole Street hit and run
Staff/Voice photos
ust
before noon Thursday, an older green Chevrolet pickup truck smashed into
a late model Toyota Matrix and fled...
Feature Story Thurs, Jan. 26, 2012
Fire Engulfs Woodwork Plant
'Spectacular' Yarrow blaze slows internet across Chilliwack Staff/Voice photos
Friday January 27, 2012
Fire Dept News
Lumber Mill Fire
CFD will investigate suspicious Yarrow fire
Released by the City of Chilliwack FD
t
approximately 3pm on January 26, 2012, firefighters from Chilliwack Fire
Department firehalls 1, 3, 4 and 6 responded to a fire in a
lumber mill located in the 4400 block of No. 3 Road. Upon arrival,
firefighters...
Friday January 27, 2012
Local News
Transit The Way They Plans It
Solid draft proposal still lacks Sunday & holiday service
Staff/Voice
ichelle
Orfield, from BC Transit, was in council to present council with a draft
implementation strategy for the 5 to 25-year plan for transit within the
city which will include some rounds of public consultations.
Feature Story Friday, Jan 27, 2012
Blaze Blacks Out
Chilliw
ack
Aitchelitz substation inferno cuts power to 50,000 in the Upper Fraser Valley
Craig Hill/Voice photos
huge
cloud of noxious smoke painted the slate-colored sky over Chilliwack an
angry coal black on Friday, when just after 9 A.M., fire broke out at
the BC Hydro
Saturday January 28, 2012
Community
The Charity In Just Having A Coffee
Java sippers slurp for shekels
Released by Lisa Axelson, Chwk FD
ednesday,
January 25, 2012 was the opening of the new Eagle Landing Starbucks Coffee
store. To mark the event Starbucks opened its doors at 5 pm and offered all
food and beverages by donation. All...
Saturday January 28, 2012
City Hall News
Its A Gas, Gas, Gas
City
continues to explore alternative energy
Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chilliwack
he
City of Chilliwack will be undertaking an Energy Integration Planning Study
for the 'Chilliwack Landing' neighbourhood.
The Chilliwack Landing area offers a unique potential for integrated energy management since it comprises an arena, pool...
Sunday January 29, 2012
Sunday Papers
The Municipa
l
Rub
What's been going on in your city
Voice/Staff
he
following are highlights from the City of Chilliwack council meeting January
23.
Community Policing Society
The CPS was looking for funding for the next year and submitted an application...
Sunday January 29, 2012
Sunday Papers
Just Kidding
Award-winning UFV prof up close and personal Feb 1
Staff/Voice file photo
Vancouver
billboard questioning the social value of art inspired Davida Kidd to dive
into her latest project.
“Who Needs Art When You Have a View Like This!” was the influential phrase
sprawled above the Cambie Street Bridge.
Sunday January 29, 2012
Sunday Papers
A Paramount
Idea
ISO the perfect plan, City still weeding out proposals
Staff/Voice file photo
he
short answer to this project? Money. Lots of it. The building will be a hole
in the ground that someone is going to have to pour money into or it will
meet the same fate as the Empress Hotel.
Sunday January 29, 2012
Sunday Papers
Emotions and Your Health
Introductory seminar and day workshop with John Theobold BSc Feb 1-4 at Amethyst Bookstore
Released by J. Newport, Amethyst Books
EALING
can only occur after the conflict has been resolved – In Dr. Hamer’s work,
known as German New Medicine, therapy focuses on identifying and resolving
the...
Sunday January 29, 2012
Sunday Papers
Smile of the Week
Chilliwack Safe Haven have cats looking to adopt owners
Compiled by Staff/Voice with permission
eet
Soot! She was born November 2007.
She's a loveable black long hair and gets along with other cats. Can you
cuddle? She can, and loves it. Enjoys play. Read more here about the Safe
Haven who have more cats than the SPCA.
Monday January 30, 2012
Business News
Bernake Banks On Housing
AMP Forecast: LOW Rates will Persist Until 2014
Submitted by Jack Bass, Chilliwack
redictions
are dour and reinforce the need for caution in our portfolio choices. Bad
news is never welcome but we can profit
from facing the facts.
Monday January 30, 2012
Fire Dept News
Fireplace and Stove Issues
CFD says servicing wood burning appliances essential
Released by Chwk Fire Dept/Voice photo
t
2:20am Sunday morning, firefighters from Chilliwack Fire Halls 1, 3 and...
Monday January 30, 2012
Crime News
Bad Apple Canned
Police find loose gun, taxpayers out a set a of Firestones after miscreant slashes cruiser tires
Released by Cst. T. Wolbeck, Chwk RCMP
n
January 8, 2012, at approximately 1:15 AM, an Agassiz RCMP constable was
patrolling in the 11300 block of Gill Road near the Fraser River. This is a
very popular location for young...
Monday January 30, 2012
Local Politics
Local NDP Backs O'Mahony
Party looking to make 'history' in Chilliwack-Hope by-election TBA Staff/Voice
he
hit the ground running Saturday, with a little help from her friends and
their money.
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Federal Gov't News
Old Age Security
Small business, self employed benefit from new registered retirement plan
Released by Robert Pearsall, PA to MP Mark Strahl/file photo
peaking
in the House of Commons, Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl, urged
passage of Bill C-25: Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act.
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Prov Gov't News
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Métis to benefit from skills training money
Released by Marc Wang, Gov't of BC
boriginal
learners from Chilliwack have new opportunities for skills training thanks
to the Aboriginal Training for Employment Program (ATEP). An investment of
$489,050 will support learners from across the Fraser Valley who are served
by the Métis...
Feature Story Tues, Jan 31, 2012
The Cup Runneth
A
ll Over
BC Lions players give Chilliwack kids and fans a thrill Sunday
Staff/Voice photos
C
Lions passer Travis Lulay and kicker Paul McCallum were at the YMCA
Sunday with the Grey Cup Tour. The entourage hit 3...
Monday January 2, 2012
Federal Politics
Still In the Giving Mood?
Your election contribution limit is now $1200
Released by Elections Canada
he
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, would like to remind
Canadians about political contribution limits that have changed as a result
of inflation adjustment.
Contribution limits are adjusted each April 1 based on he formula set out in the Canada...
Thursday January 5, 2012
Live Theatre
Frogs In Foo
tlights
A Year With Frog and Toad fulfills fantasies
Released by Andrew Smith, CSOPA
he Chilliwack School of Performing Arts is proud to present A
Year With Frog and Toad, a song-filled year in the life of two
woodland friends. The Tony-nominated family musical is based on the
series of children’s books by Arnold Lobel, with...
Friday January 6, 2012
BC Gov't News
Bridging
The Gaps In Infrastr
ucture
Investments provide lifeline in emergency
Released by the BC Gov't/Voice file photo
he
B.C. Government has invested $400,000 to replace the aging McCombs Drive
Bridges. The North and South McCombs Drive Bridges provide an alternate
route in and out of Harrison Hot Spring...
Saturday January 7, 2012
Crime Beat
Busy Start To The New Year For Police
Wayward baby stroller, playing chicken with trains and getting smashed
Joe Reporter/Voice
he
following are some briefs of what’s been happening on the streets of
Chilliwack over the last week. The reports are as accurate as we can
be, however there will be some discrepancies from time to time.
Tuesday January 10, 2012
Local News
Close Call In School Zone
Driver clips teen on bicycle near Central School
Staff/Voice photo
young driver missed seeing a teen on a bicycle at Cleveland Ave. and Young
Rd. during heavier traffic volume late...
Sunday January 15, 2012
Crime Beat
That Sucks
The Mod Squad, cat and mouse, and more
Joe Reporter/Voice
wo
men were seen stealing a Dirt Devil vacuum in a white box from
Canadian Tire. The pair of miscreants then ran out of the store and got into a
white Ford Ranger and drove off.
Everybody in town got their plate number so police had an easy lead to follow up on. It’s not known if the vacuum was recovered.
Sunday January 15, 2012
Community
Finding Fido Fast
Petsearchers Canada and the incredible story of a lost little dog found
Submitted by Al Maclellen, Petseachers
small dog that was rescued from a hard, lonely life on the dangerous streets
of Taiwan and placed in a foster home in Burnaby is finally safe after
running the streets of Vancouver for a month.
Friday January 20, 2012
Health News
Staying Well In Winter
Interesting tips and advice from the CMA
Released by the Canadian Medical Assoc.
he
key to surviving a Canadian winter, it's widely agreed, is to embrace it.
Shutting the door in November and spending five months longing for spring
just isn't good for you, physically or mentally. Much better, for your
heart, your...
Friday January 20, 2012
RCMP News
Mounties Mourn Loss of Pilot
Brolin leaves young family behind
Released by the BC RCMP
he
tragic death of pilot Dave Brolin, on Tuesday when the helicopter he was
flying crashed in the area of Cultus Lake, BC, marks the passing of much
more than a dedicated civilian member of the RCMP and an...
Saturday January 21, 2012
Local News
Winter Water Woes
City braces for possible flooding with quick melt
Staff/Voice photos
here
aren't many elements left that Old Man Winter can toss our way. First snow,
then wind, now water.
Thursday January 26, 2012
HEU News
Emerge Crews Respond In Unison
Entire community pulls together in the face of the Burns Lake tragedy
Released by the HEU
bout
two dozen HEU members at Lake District Hospital and Health centre in Burns
Lake were called into urgent action last Friday night...
Saturday January 28, 2012
Commentary
Staniford Faces Good Ol' Judiciary
The newly-formed Women's Party rears her head on farmed salmon
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk, Cumberland BC
ruly
it’s enough to make Gaia herself weep. Mainstream (open net fish farms) has
brought Don Staniford to court in order to punish him for...
Chilliwack News - January 2012
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