Saturday April 30, 2011
Native News
Halq’emeylem: A
Language Imperiled
Elizabeth Herrling life stories help embed culture into Stó:lō archives
Submitted by Rebecca Middleton, Stó:lō
he
formal presentation of a unique collection of Halq’emeylem language stories
to the Chilliwack and Stó:lō Nation archives will take place this Sunday,
April 28th, as part of the Stó:lō Nation’s People of the River...
Saturday April
30,
2011
Election 2011
Harper's Four Judicial Horsemen
Sword, pestilence, famine and wild beasts will wreak havoc as a fundamentalist belief
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
he
Bible says many things. Among them, Jesus said there would always be poor
people (the inference is that we mustn’t get too excited about them). The
Bible also says that servants must obey their masters. And that wives must
obey their husbands. Sweet.
Friday April 2
9,
2011
Upcoming Event
It's The Plan, Stan
Community strategies to tackle crime, homelessness and mental health/drug addiction
Submitted by Starlee Renton, City of Chilliwack
public
open house will be held on May 11, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the
Cultural Centre on 9201 Corbould Street, to present the draft Chilliwack
Healthier Community Strategic Action Plan and invite the public to get
involved.
Friday April 29, 2011
Live Theatre
Getting Culture On
The Big Screen
Verdi's Il Trovatore musical presented by the Metropolitan Opera live from NYC at Galaxy Theatre April 30
Submitted by Sara Marshall, Cineplex
ineplex
Entertainment, via our Front Row Centre Events is pleased to announce the
fifth season of The Met: Live in HD series continues with the afternoon
transmission of Il Trovatore on ...
Friday
April 29,
2011
Election 2011
Rifle Registry Saves Women's Lives
Long guns most commonly used in domestic homicides
Released by the Ad Hoc Coalition
omen
across Canada are endorsing an open letter
to party leaders urging them to preserve the long gun registry to prevent an
increase in gun deaths of women and children. The Ad Hoc Coalition for
Women's Equality and Human rights...
Friday April 29, 2011
Local News
Anti-Abortion F
ight
Takes Wing
"Graphic images confront Chilliwack residents" today
Submitted by Stephanie Gray, CCBR
he
Canadian Centre for
Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR) plans to re-open the abortion debate this
weekend—and it will be hard to ignore their bloody message. CCBR intern and
former Chilliwack resident Jonathon Van Maren, with a small group of
pro-life volunteer will be displaying 3x4-foot images of...
Thursday April 28
,
2011
Election 2011
Tories Vow To Keep Canada Stable
Strahl touts low-tax plan for jobs/growth and a party at Best Western May 2
Released by the Elect Mark Strahl Campaign
ocal
Conservative Candidate Mark Strahl is asking the people of Chilliwack-Fraser
Canyon to vote Conservative and elect an MP to be part of a strong, stable,
national Conservative...
Thursday April 28, 2011
Election 2011
Strahl Misses Another
Students grill candidates over college costs, jobs and lowering the voting age
Submitted by Diane Janzen Liberal Campaign
ver
1,000 students at Chilliwack Senior Secondary attended what was supposed to
be an “all-candidates” meeting but the Conservative candidate in this...
Thursday April
28,
2011
Entertainment
Pirates In 3D
Advance midnight screening at Galaxy May 19
Submitted by Sara Marshall, Cineplex
pecial
midnight screenings of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
will also be presented in 3D in all formats including UltraAVX™ and IMAX® on
Thursday, May 19 (officially 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 20
at select Cineplex Entertainment theatres. The movie opens in
wide release on May 20.
Thursday April
28,
2011
Election 2011
National Chiefs Want Health Commitment
Tuberculosis rates among First Nations 31 times the rest of the country
Released by CMA and AFN
he
Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
today called on federal leaders to commit to defending and modernizing the
Canada Health Act and enhancing the health of First...
Thursday April 28, 2011
Community
Clubbing Crime
ICBC and RCMP want us to lock it up Staff/Voice photo of staff at CCPS
esidents
can get a free steering wheel lock by bringing their vehicle registration to
Chilliwack Community Policing Services, 45877 Wellington.
Thursday April 28,
2
011
Gov't News
Working To Live
BC liberals issue statement for National Day of Mourning
Released by the BC Government
tephanie
Cadieux, Minister of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government, issued
the following statement for Day of Mourning.
“Day of Mourning ceremonies taking place across British Columbia, Canada and countries around the world on April 28 commemorate...
Thursday Apri
l
28,
2011
Community
Under One Roof
Healthier Community Plan Open House May 11
Submitted by Debbie Denautl, CLCS
he
City of Chilliwack, in partnership with groups and agencies in the
community, has developed a draft Healthier Community Strategic Action Plan
to address Chilliwack's most significant and persistent social issues.
Previous community initiatives identified three priority areas - crime, homelessness, and mental...
Wednesday Apri
l
27,
2011
BC Politics
HST Poorly Understood
BC Liberals say NDP still can't understand the new tax
Submitted by BC Gov't Caucus
n
Question Period today, NDP Finance Critic Bruce Ralston claimed:
"A single parent with three children
with an income of $24,000...currently she receives $920 a year, but nothing
if the HST is defeated. But in fact, the family would still receive $893 in
federal GST credits and other credits, not...
Wednesday April 27, 2011
Life Skills
You're Gonna H
ave
To Serve Somebody
Is money the best measure of Value?
Submitted by Mimi Nelson, Chilliwack
andering
absent-mindedly into my office, my daughter asked me a most curious
question. It started out simple enough and then turned into quite the
discussion of values and beliefs. She had noticed the posters for a workshop
I am hosting on my desk and asked me why I was charging people for the
workshop.
Wednesday April 27, 2011
City Seen
A Eureka Moment
Film series transforms downtown Chilliwack
Staff/Voice photos
On the set of Eureka Tuesday in Chilliwack.
ureka
is back in town for another shoot. The show, currently in it's 5th season,
is produced for the Sci-Fi Network.
Wednesday April 27, 2011
BC Gov't News
Farmers Market Association Reaps $75k Gov't Grant
Chilliwack Farmer's Market opens June 25 Staff/Voice
ast
Week Minister of Agriculture Don McRae announced a $75,000 government grant
to for the BC Association...
Wednesday April 27, 2011
Election 2011
Morton Backs NDP
Marine biologist and environmental heavyweight announces political support
Staff/Voice photo
n
a blog post yesterday, Alexandra Morton announced...
Wednesday April 27, 2011
Community
Big Hearts On The Big Bike
Heart & Stroke ride tonight at Cottonwood Mall
Submitted by Gillian Yardley/Voice file photo
he
Heart&Stroke Big Bike will be making its way...
Tuesday April 26, 2011
Election 2011
Greens Face Dairy Farmer Bias
Hoskins unfazed at being excluded from meeting
Submitted by Jamie Hoskins, Green Party
o
tell you the truth, I'm not all that shocked that I was excluded from this
debate. We Greens have a bit of experience with a small group of men making a
decision to exclude us from debates. It happened to Elizabeth May at...
Tuesday April 26
,
2011
Election 2011
Janzen Spells Out Platform To Students
Liberals promise Youth Congress and more scholarships
Submitted by Team Diane Janzen, Liberals
iane
Janzen, Federal Liberal Candidate, today announced
her strong commitment to youth in the Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon. She
stated: "It is time that we in public life connect in meaningful...
Tuesday April 26, 2011
Election 2011 Voices
Of Rattlesnakes
And The
Federal Election
Harper imposes fundamentalist beliefs on Canadian women
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
tephen
Harper reminds me of the Cholla cactus in the Arizona desert. Cholla needles are
fiendish. They seem to literally jump into one’s flesh. The needles have little
barbs at their points containing tiny hinges. Once embedded in one’s flesh the
tiny hinges open out.
Tuesday
April 26,
2011
Local Sports
Pain For Some Gain
Vixens roll away with a weekend win
Submitted by Vixens PR www.rvvrd.com
n
the first of two hard-fought games Saturday night, Abbotsford's Vixen
Veterans beat Vancouver's Riot Cats 176 to 80. In the second game, Enderby's
River Town Rollers took home the win with 206 points over the Vixen's Smash
Test Betties 107 points.
Feature Story Monday April 25, 2011
Going For G
old
While Brenda DenHollander pans for gold, her daughter Jazmyne trains for it
Craig Hill/Voice photos
ake
me to the river. The Denhollanders keep themselves busy on the Chilliwack
River. Brenda DenHollander pans for gold nuggets, while her daughter,
Jazmyne, chases gold medals in kayaking. In the photo above,
Denhollander, who is a board member of the Chilliwack Centre of Excellence,
washes out gravel...
Saturday April 2
3,
2011
Local Music
Music For A Rainy Town
12 tracks from outside the mold
Submitted by Amanda Lee Smith, Front Lawn Creative
yan
McAllister is one of the Fraser Valley’s few bona fide rock stars. The
former Dakona frontman has recorded at some of the world’s most impressive
studios and played stages across North America after landing a fairytale
record deal with Madonna’s now-dissolved label, Maverick Records.
Saturday April 23, 2011
Entertainment
Coming Live To Galaxy April 28
He fell in love with everything he shouldn't have; rock and roll and an electrifying black singer
Submitted by Sara Marshall, Cineplex
ineplex
Entertainment, via our
Front Row Centre Events is pleased to announce
the limited engagement presentation of
Memphis.
Broadway’s reigning...
Saturday April 23, 2011
Live Theatre
One For The Money, Two For The Show
Murrayville Performers AGM May 2, looking for new members
Submitted by Kate Major, MVP
ake
sure you vote and then come to the meeting to be held at the office of
Langley...
Friday April 2
2,
2011
Business
Social Networking And Local Biz
600% Internet sales growth predicted over the next 4-years
Submitted by Terry Holt, Chilliwack
was
recently asked for my opinions on social networking and its viable
application to local business.
Social networking has seen a substantial growth on the internet and applaud its application allowing family and friends to keep in touch.
Friday April 22, 2011
City Seen
Artsy Schmooz
Chilliwack Chamber networks the Cultch crowd
Submitted by KellyAnne Tebrinke, CACC
usiness
members attend Chamber Connections at the Cultural Centre April 19 to mix
and mingle at Chilliwack's premier networking event.
Friday April 22, 2011
Election 2011 Voices
Veterans Rallying
Behind O'Ma
hony
They're fed up with Chuck Strahl's singing and son Mark's hooky
Submitted by Joes Beauchene, Chilliwack
f
the Veterans are going to get any where with our issues, we must first start
by getting rid of the Conservative arrogance that is so prevalent not only
in our riding, but all across this great country.
Friday April 22, 2011
Earth Day
One Hail Of A River Clean Up
Volunteers collect 6.58 tonnes of waste at Peg Leg despite inclement weather
Submitted by Mary Woodbury, FRK
n
April 17th, Fraser Riverkeeper joined Woodtone, Andy Rotzetter, the...
Friday April 22, 2011
Mayor's Statement on Bruin
s
Chilliwack Bruins Lay A Hit On The City
Paid hockey players are a business enterprise — city denied request for $175k from team last December
Released by City of Chilliwack/Voice file pic
ith
all the media reports about the Chilliwack Bruins, it seems inevitable now
that the Bruins are leaving our community.
Friday April 22, 2011
City Hall News
Mountain High
and
Valley Low
New City logo with sweeping visuals of things people in Chilliwack identify most with
Released by City of Chilliwack
ouncil
has approved a new logo and graphic standards for the City of Chilliwack.
The new brand mark and guidelines will be used for the majority of City
documents, correspondence, publications and signage. The Chilliwack crest
will continue to...
Friday April 22, 2011
Election 2010
Candidates Meet On
Environment Iss
ues
IPPs, P3s, DFO likely topics
Submitted ACE Directors
ction
Committee for Environmental Stewardship (ACES) Society is boldly hosting an
All Candidates meeting on Monday April 25th at 7:00 pm (doors open 6:30) at
Harrison Mills Community Hall, 1995 School Road, Harrison Mills. The focus
of this meeting will be on environmental issues.
Friday April 22, 2011
Commentary
A
Giant Corporation's Tiny
Facade
Water Wars Waged: Cloudworks IPP Plants threaten our sovereignty and are a menace as they overrun rivers
Craig Hill/Voice
un-of-River
projects are contentious issues and there is currently an application for a
Independent Power Producer generation plant on the Tamihi River.
Construction on the...
Friday April
22, 2011
BC Gov't News
Most Wanted Car Thieves Snared
Auto Crime Awareness Month produces results
Released by the Province of BC
ays
after the kick off to Auto Crime Enforcement Month when Solicitor General
Shirley Bond released 2010 auto crime statistics, police have apprehended
three of B.C.’s top 10 most wanted auto thieves.
Friday April 22,
2011
Election 2011
Caruth Chews Candidate At Chow
Strahl denies misleading over business tax rates at meeting
Released by the Elect Mark Strahl Campaign
hilliwack-Fraser
Canyon Conservative Candidate, Mark Strahl, has responded to media reports
regarding portions of a letter he read from at the Chilliwack Chamber of
Commerce all candidates meeting today....
Feature Story Thursday April 21, 2011
Almost-All Candidates Meeting
UFV Students get an extracurricular lesson in political science
Craig Hill/Voice photos
or over two-hours five of the six Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon candidates were pumped up...
Thursday April 21, 2011
Election 2011
5,500 Dialed For
Diane
Janzen's teleconference, a telepoll?
Staff/Voice file photo
iane
Janzen and special guest Ralph Goodale (Hon.), former Federal Liberal
Finance Minister discussed issues important to voters in our
Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon Riding Wednesday evening. A crowd that would have
overflowed the Prospera Centre raised a wide variety issues with them.
Moderated by Geoff...
Thursday April 21, 2011
Local News
Free Clubs, Wheely!
Operation Lock Up: ICBC and the RCMP offer steering wheel clubs to curb older vehicle thefts
Staff/Voice
CBC,
Chilliwack RCMP and crime prevention volunteers today introduced the
award-winning Operation Lock Up program to help curb the theft of older
vehicles in Chilliwack.
Thursday April 21, 2011
Upcoming Event
Rockin' The Riva
Kayak Festival at Tamihi features freestyle & whitewater competitions May 1
Staff/Voice
he
Vancouver Kayak Club has its annual festival at Tamihi Rapids May 1. The
crowds are usually great and ...
Wednesday April 20, 2011
Election 2011
There's No Place Like Home
The NDP Pentagon War Room
Staff/Voice photos
hen
Gwen O'Mahony, Chiliwack-Fraser Canyon candidate, clicked her heels together
three times, she landed...
Wednesday April 20, 2011
UFV News
The Good Study
UFV nursing students head to Belize on a new study option
Submitted by Patty Wellborn, UFV
hile
universities can offer great teaching, it's a proven fact that many great
learning opportunities happen during...
Wednesday April
20,
2011
Live Theatre
What's In A Name?
Actors spin a golden tale of Rumpelstiltskin
Submitted by KellyAnne TeBrinke, CACC
eady
to leap into a fairy tale and turn straw into gold alongside a strange
little man named Rumpelstiltskin? Audience involvement and improvisation are
just some the unique features that DuffleBag Theatre will bring to the
Cultural Centre’s main stage Sunday, May 1 at 2:00pm and...
Tuesday April 19, 2011
Life Skills
Are You Set Up To Win?
Non-supportive environments will cause you growing pains
Submitted by Mimi Nelson, Life Skills Coach
wisting
the door stoppers and giving the handle a tug, a rush of warm, moist air
reaches my nose. The smell of warm dirt and growing seedlings takes me back
to earlier greenhouses of my youth. Some plants are already 5 inches tall,
others just showing themselves above the dirt.
Monday April 18, 2011
RCMP News
Operation Lock-up
ICBC and Hope RCMP help protect resident's older vehicle from auto crime
Submitted by Upper Fraser Valley Reg. Det.
CBC,
Chilliwack RCMP and crime prevention volunteers today introduced the award...
Monday April 18, 2011
Healthcare News
Medicare A Top Election Issue
Canadian Medical Association fires back at Fraser Institute report
Released by the CMA
he
Canadian Medical Association (CMA) today demanded that federal political
leaders respond to the baseless claims in a report released today by the
Fraser Institute that the Canada Health
Act (CHA) is a barrier to modernization of Canada's health care system.
Monday April
18,
2011
Healthcare News
Canada's Medicare Bubble:
Is government heath spending sustainable without user-based funding?
Released by The Fraser Institute
ith
six out of 10 provinces on pace to spend half of all available revenues on
health care within six years, the current method of funding Canada's health
care system is not sustainable. Total provincial health spending has grown
at an average annual rate...
Monday Apr
il 18,
2011
Live Theatre
Jake's Gift
Meet the playwright after the show May 8 at Harrison Hall
Submitted by Ed Stenson, Harrison Festival Soc.
he
Harrison Festival Society is proud to present the profound and often funny
theatre production Jake’s Gift, written and performed by Julia
Mackey. This one act play won best play at the Winnipeg, Edmonton and
Victoria Fringe Festivals, and will be presented as a special matinee
performance on Sunday, May 8 at 2:00pm in the Harrison Memorial.
Monday April
18,
2011
Entertainment
Thor in 3D
Cineplex offers advance tickets to midnight screening May 6 at Galaxy
Submitted by Sara Marshall, Cineplex
dvance
tickets for the highly anticipated Paramount Pictures movie
Thor are
now on sale exclusively for SCENE members. The general public can purchase
advance tickets beginning Friday, April 22, 2011. The SCENE program is free
to join, to enroll visit www.scene.ca
Monday April 18,
2011
Voices
Courting The Ethnic Vote
Harper is jelly in Sikh extremist hands
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
t’s
disgusting. And truly frightening the way our politicians, particularly the
Conservatives, are courting the ethnic vote. Listening to the spinners on CBC on the Michael Enright talk show this morning (April 17) about how
politicians must get close to, and sympathize with, the value systems of
ethnic communities...
Monday April 18, 2011
Local News
Keys Please
Police dispatched to reported B&E that proves false alarm
Staff/Voice photo
olice
were called to an apartment at Mary St. and Patten Ave. today after
receiving a tip that a man and a woman climbed into a suite. It was later
determined the couple were residents of the unit and had just forgotten
their keys. Fast response and good police work.
Monda
y April 18, 2011
Union News
Postal Negotiations Still On
Canada Post confident agreement can be reached
Released by Canada Post
he
Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced the results of their
national strike vote. As expected, the union has received a strong strike
mandate just as it has in past rounds of collective bargaining. A strike
vote is part of the collective bargaining process and is employed during
most rounds of labour...
Monday Apri
l 18, 2011
Union News
Possible Canada Post Strike May 25
CUPW takes issue over wage rollbacks, inferior pensions and diminished sick leave
Released by CUPW
embers
of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have voted 94.5% in favour of
striking if necessary to obtain a collective agreement that addresses real
problems and meets their needs.
"We hope the sky-high strike vote and the record turnout of our...
Monday April 18, 2011
Election 2011
Politically Speaking
Candidate to try new technology by bringing in thousands to tele-meeting
Released by the Elect Mark Strahl Campaign
ark
Strahl wants to hear the real questions and concerns of the people of
Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, so he's excited to be utilizing cutting edge
technology to host a telephone town hall meeting on the evening of
Wednesday, April 20th. This new technology will
allow over...
Monday April 18, 2011
Upcoming Event
City Celebrates
Earth
Day
There are many ways to get involved this year in Chilliwack
Submitted by City of Chilliwack
t's
easy being green this Earth Day and every day in Chilliwack. There are a
number of municipal environmental programs and services available to help
reduce your ecological footprint and ensure Chilliwack remains the 'Great
Outdoors.'
Monday April 1
8, 2011
Upcoming Event
Fit As A Fiddle
38th annual fiddle contest
Submitted by Dawn Fauteux, CFVF
overs
of Old-Time Fiddle music will want to attend the 38th Annual Old Time Fiddle
Contest, to be held on Saturday May 21, 2011. Since 1974 the Central Fraser
Valley Fiddlers have been hosting this annual event to showcase local talent
and recognize the accomplishments of any fiddler willing to take the stage.
Monday April 18, 2011
Local News
Penner Welcomes Dix
Liberals challenge NDP to focus on jobs, families
Released by BC Liberal Caucus/Voice file
hilliwack-Hope
MLA Barry Penner, B.C.'s Attorney General, issued the following statement on
the election of Adrian Dix as leader of the BC NDP.
“Congratulations to Mr. Dix on winning the leadership of the BC NDP today. My BC Liberal colleagues and I look forward to...
Monday April 18, 2011
Community
Turning The Tide
Call for volunteers to join Riverwatchers
Released by Fraser Riverkeepers/Voice file
o
you want to get involved in preserving and restoring the Fraser River, but
you're not sure how? We have the perfect solution.
Feature Story Sunday April 17, 2011
A Wheelie Gre
at Game
Chilliwack Cheetahs a big hit on the courts
Craig Hill/Voice photos
he
kid streaks down the court, bobbing and weaving his magic with the ball. Another
player comes up from behind and makes a blindside screen. Suddenly, the kid
stops, spins and darts to the inside, driving to the hoop and into the macremé
for 2 points — from a wheelchair.
It's Tuesday at Cheam Leisure...
Sunday April 17, 2011
Election 2011
The World Is Their Oyster
Choosing To Smile authors nominated for international award
Staff/Voice photos
hoosing
To Smile authors Glenda Standeven and Michelle Rickaby held a reading at...
Saturday April 16, 2011
Election 2011
Janzen Meets Morton
Heron reserve river cleanup draws activist and politician
Submitted by the Diane Janzen Campaign
iane
Janzen, Liberal Candidate, participating in the Celebrate Earth Day project
at the Blue Heron Nature Reserve on Saturday, April 16, 2011.
Saturday Apr
il
16, 2011
Arts Community
Art For Arts Sake
High school students featured in Chilliwack
Staff/Voice photos
he
Chilliwack Visual Artists Association (CVAA) is presenting Art 33 at the
Chilliwack Art Gallery located in the Culture Centre until May 12. On April
9, the CVAA held the opening reception which was well attended. Artwork on
display is represented in a variety of media created by Grade 10 - 12
students from Sardis Sr. Sec., Chwk. Sr. Sec. and G.W. Graham.
Saturday April 16, 2011
Election 2011 Opinion
Where Have
The Candidates Been?
O'Mahony has been boots-on-the-ground
Craig Hill/Voice
t
has to be said, the only local candidate who didn't just jump on board the
election campaign when it was called, was Gwen O'Mahony. Jamie Hoskins has
become more involved since his candidacy announcement.
The local candidates did virtually nothing in the two-years...
Saturday April 16,
2011
Local News
In Awe Of Life
ACES film night double-feature April 28
Submitted by Anne Ehret
t’s
amazing now to think that the very first Earth day took place on April 22,
1970, initiated by a United States Senator by the name of Gaylord Nelson. He
was concerned about what was happening in the environment and hoped to bring
this growing issue into the political spotlight. It has now taken place
throughout the world every April 22 for the last 40 years!
Friday April 15, 2011
Local News
Hey, What Do You Say?
Cloudworks Energy Inc looking for feedback from kayakers
Craig Hiill/Submitted photo
any
kayakers from all over the world travel to Statlu, Tretheway, Shovel and Big
Silver (STSB) in Harrison and they're facing off with Cloudworks Energy...
Friday April 15, 2011
Local News
Border Dela
y
Causes Medical Emergency
Seniors stranded on overheated bus
Submitted by the Gwen O'Mahony Campaign
wen
O'Mahony received two disturbing reports of an incident that occurred
yesterday at the Abbotsford/Sumas Border crossing.
"What happened compromised the health and safety of individuals aboard a tour bus and resulted in the necessity to request the aid of paramedics," said O'Mahony.
Friday April 15, 2011
Crime News
Mounties Recover Stolen Guns
Roadside check leads to weapons and drug charges
Staff/Submitted photo
hen
Chilliwack RCMP pulled over a vehicle on Friday, April 8, for a routine
traffic...
Friday April 1
5,
2011
Election 2011
So Others May Live
NDP want "Hero's Benefit" payment of $300k to families of fallen fire fighters
Released by the IAFF
anada's
professional fire fighters welcome news that the New Democratic Party would
establish a national benefit for the families of fallen fire fighters and
other public safety officers if elected. Fire fighters say the benefit is
long overdue and would help ensure surviving family members don't face
financial hardship...
Friday April 15, 2011
Union News
De Jong Meets with Union
Public sector bargaining, contract flipping among topics
Released by the HEU
he
Hospital Employees' Union met today with B.C.'s newly appointed health
minister, Mike de Jong, to raise a number of issues of concern to union
members.
Thursday April 14, 2011
Election 2011
"Good to hear someone is working for us," Lucy Williams told Diane Janzen recently.
Seniors' Suffrage
Liberal Candidate Janzen remembers elders
Submitted by Victor Froese, Liberal Campaign
iane
Janzen stopping by one of the senior's homes in Chilliwack. She has visited
Birchwood and Lynnewood residences.
Thursday April 14
, 2011
Election 2011
Head-On With Harper
Jobs, health and cost-of-living for Canadians priorities
Submitted by Richard Harrington, NDP
C
tours and strong debate performances confirm that Layton is BC’s option to
defeat Conservatives Mid-way through the federal campaign, Jack Layton has
emerged from the leaders’ debates with surging momentum and his sights set
on making significant gains in BC.
Thursday April 14, 2011
Election 2011
No "Hope" For Strahl
Tory candidate a no-show at meeting in Hope, BC
Submitted by Glen Thompson
t
Tuesdays all candidates’ debate in Hope, tory candidate Mark Strahl was
visibly absent. Since the start of the campaign Strahl has been accused of
relying on his father’s image instead of campaigning. The short circuited
nomination process ran only 4 days instead of the usual 4 weeks.
Thursday April 14
, 2011
Voices
Kids At Risk
School Board urged to use surplus funds on bus shelters
Submitted by Glen Thompson
omething
has gone seriously wrong with the Chilliwack School Board. For some
unexplainable reason they seem to think that leaving small children standing
a couple of feet from fully loaded gravel trucks as they plow down
Chilliwack Lake Road is not a concern of theirs. If a baby sitter placed
your child in such danger, any parent would understandably - react.
Thursday April 14, 2011
Election 2011
Strahl Tours Riding
BC should have it's fair share of seats in the House
Released by the Elect Mark Strahl Campaign
hilliwack-Fraser
Canyon is 29,999 square kilometers in size, and local Conservative candidate
Mark Strahl is doing his best to visit as much of it as possible during the
federal election campaign.
Strahl was in Pemberton on Tuesday, meting with local residents to talk about the Conservative...
Wednesday April 13, 2011
Election 2011
Leaders' Debate Reveals Conservative Contempt For Women
So-called "Tough On Crime" puts more kids and women at risk
Released by Ad Hoc Coalition
n
an unprecedented abuse of the democratic process, the Harper government now
proposes to consolidate multiple Conservative crime bills into a single
bill, literally...
Wednesday April 13, 2011
Upcoming Event
Non-Violently Speaking
Create better relationships and cultivate a deeper connection in May 7 workshop
Submitted by Mimi Nelson, Chilliwack
elieving
that natural, compassionate communication begins with each...
Wednesday
April 13, 2011
Local News
CLCS Elects New Board
Learning Society owes it's success largely to it's volunteers
Released by Michael Berger, CLCS
he
Chilliwack Learning Community Society (CLCS) recently held its Annual
General Meeting at which the appointment of a new board and executive was
made.
Outgoing Board President and Co-Chair, Julia Dodge, highlighted some of the organization's achievements in 2010:
Wednesday April 13, 2011
Election 2011
UFV Students To Host Debate
Candidates get chance to show their stuff in Chilliwack April 19
Released by UFV Student Life
ith
election signs popping up like mushrooms, and the date of the federal
election now only a few weeks away, students at the University of the Fraser
Valley are awakening their political curiosity. Two student groups have...
Wednesday April 13, 2011
Election 2011
Leaders' Debate Neglects First Nations' Issues
National Chief wants to know where parties stand on 4 items
Released by AFN
ssembly
of First Nations National Chief National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo stated
his disappointment on the lack of substantive discussion on First Nation
issues in the English language leaders’ debate and pointed to...
Wednesday April 13, 2011
Local News
Remembering Vimy
Chilliwack vets march for lives lost almost 100-years earlier
Staff/Voice
t's
been 94-years since the Vimy Ridge battle took place. Just under 4,000
Canadians never made it home from one of WW1's biggest fights.
Tuesday April 12, 2011
Election 2011
Infrastructure First
Janzen focuses on new Vedder Bridge, PRTC gun range and Prest Road projects
Released by Diane Janzen Campaign
iane
Janzen, Liberal Candidate for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, announced her
commitment to work with the City of Chilliwack and the Province of British
Columbia to address infrastructure needs in Chilliwack...
Tuesday April 12, 2011
Upcoming Eve
nt
Earth Day With Skowkale
Special guests, activities for the kids April 20
Released by Skowkale/Voice file photo
n
Canada, Earth Day has grown into Earth Week and even Earth Month in order to
accommodate the number of public events and projects. Be part of a 6-million
person movement across Canada taking positive action in helping to achieve
local solutions to our environment.
Tuesday April
12, 2011
Voices
The Bruins Leave Ruins
Chilliwack fan yearns for the good ol' hockey game
Submitted by Brittany Menard, Chilliwack
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recent news surrounding the departure of Chilliwack’s WHL Team should come
as no surprise to Chilliwack Bruins hockey fans. There’s simply no denying
that the passion and atmosphere doesn’t even come close to what it was back
in “The Barn”/Coliseum where the...
Tuesday Ap
ril
12,
2011
Upcoming Event
Meet The Derby Divas
Reign Valley Vixens at DIVA! Boutique Saturday April 16
Staff/Voice photos
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fast-rollin' derby girls of the Reign Valley Vixens will be at Diva
Boutique, 9345A Mill Street, Chilliwack, BC on Saturday, selling tickets to
the upcoming Tango & Crash bout on April 23rd at Abbotsford's MSA arena. A
prize wheel will be set up at the boutique. Now is your chance to meet the
roller girls! For more info e-mail here
contact or call Diva 604-793-0055.
Tuesday April 12, 2011
Local News
Seismically Safer
Rosedale Elementary-Middle School project shaping up fast
Staff/Voice photos
he
plan to consolidate Rosedale Elementary School and Rosedale Traditional
Middle School into a new Elementary...
Tuesday April 12,
2011
Voices
CBC "Ain't What It Used To Be"
Social media our only protection against Harper "fascism"
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
here
is the voice of the environment in the National Debates? Locked out, that’s
where. The major broadcast media, including our very own CBC, has elected
not to include Elizabeth May in the debates. I am shocked by the decision of CBC. This is our own public media.
Tuesday April
12, 2011
Election 2011
Strahl Stumps In The Canyon
Forgive $40k rural doctor's student loans and no to long gun registry
Submitted by the Elect Mark Strahl Campaign
n
Thursday, April 7th, he hosted an open house event in Hope in the evening,
and left the next morning for a 16 hour tour which included stops in Hope,
Lytton, Lillooet, Cache Creek...
Tuesday April 12 2011
Upcoming Event
Justice For The Whistler 100
Abby rally marks one worldwide vigils for sled dogs April 23
Submitted by Jeneane Ruscheinsky
bbotsford
rallies for animal welfare April 23rd to honour and remember the 100
slaughtered...
Monday April 11, 2011
Upcoming Event
A Hand For The Leg
Peg Leg Cleanup Sunday April 17 Submitted by Mary Woodbury, FRK
oodtone
and Fraser Riverkeeper are pleased to announce that they will be back at
Pegleg Gravel Bar in Chilliwack...
Read more here
Monday April 11, 2011
Community
Tree, Leaf & Niggle
The United Way and Reading Tree help grow young minds with book donations
Submitted by Lori Masse, United Way
eading
Tree, in partnership with United Way of the Fraser Valley, has
contributed...
Read more here
Monday A
pril
11,
2011
Community
Alexa's Bus Fundraising Hits The Road
BCTSF helps get the drunk driving message out there one bus at a time
Submitted by Lennea Durant, BCTSF
urrey
City mayor Dianne Watts and the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation joined the
Middelaer family to officially launch the Alexa's Bus fundraising campaign
where $10,000 was was donated on behalf of the...
Feature Story
Sunday April
10, 2011
The Man Behind The Dad
Tory Mark Strahl may be a chip off the old block but not a carbon copy of his popular MP father
Staff/Voice photos
n
a perfect political world, people who voted for Chuck Strahl are going to
vote for his son Mark because he's cut from the same political cloth that
his dad is, right?
Sunday April 10, 2011
Community
Kilty Pleasu
res
Sons of Scotland Open House mixes culture and community
Staff/Voice
he
Sons of Scotland (SOS) 220 Fraser Glen Chilliwack Branch held a
well-attended Open House Saturday at the Coast Hotel.
Kilt-clad Grand Chief Jim Bain was having a "guid mornin" enjoying the camaraderie at their annual...
Saturday April 9, 2011
Voices
Petal Perfect
Garden Club Flower Show intoxicates mall shoppers
Staff/Voice
tamin,
pistils, phloem and xylem are all words in a days work for enthusiasts
competing in the 64th Annual Spring Flower Show at Chilliwack Mall Friday.
Saturday A
pril
9,
2011
Voices
Elections and the Environment
Our much-loved resident witch lauds Jamie Hoskins as the sensible choice
Submitted by Sorcha Kincaid, Wiccan High Priestess, Chilliwack
t
seems to me that every time there is an election (which is pretty frequent
here in Canada) there is a plethora of talk. Various political figureheads
use words like Healthcare, Pensions, Tax Cuts, and Education to lure us
into...
Saturday April 9, 2011
Local News
Steelhead Afternoon
Anglers still seeing good numbers of fish throughout river
Staff/Voice photos
ishermen
on the Chilliwack River go after steelhead Friday. The river was clear,
2.23m.
Saturday April 9, 2011
Local News
Watson House Fire Likely Not Arson
Police say fire began inside home at busy intersection
Staff/Voice photos
ire
crews extinguished a blaze that began inside the house at the corner of
Vedder Rd. Friday.
Friday April 8, 2011
Upcoming Event
Envision Run For Mom
Help equip the maternity ward at CGH May 8
Submitted by Margaret Kostrzewa/ Voice file
t
is A Mother's Day celebration and fundraiser event supporting the program
for...
Friday April
8,
2011
Election 2011
Who Is Gwen O'Mahony?
For months she's been getting to know you, now get to know her
Submitted by the Gwen O'Mahony Campaign
wen
O'Mahony makes her living looking out for people's well being. With
specialized training in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pre Med, she works as
a health advocate, managing budgets, training, and policy development for
organizations.
Friday April 8,
2011
Election 2011
Mark Strahl: SARA Act Unworkable
Farmers and their jobs at risk over Salish Sucker
Submitted by Elect Mark Strahl Campaign
ocal
Conservative candidate Mark Strahl hosted a meet and greet event at the
Agassiz Agricultural Hall on Wednesday night. About 50 area residents came
out to talk about the election and local issues with him.
Friday April 8, 2011
Election 2011
Smart, Strong and True
Green Party Releases "Green Book" platform
Submitted by Jamie Hoskins, GP candidate
amie
Hoskins, candidate for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, joined Green Party
candidates and Canadians across the country watching unveil the platform by
live-streaming video on the Internet.
Friday April 8, 2011
Upcoming Event
Vedder Spruce Up
CVRCS needs help April 16
Submitted by Chris Gadsden, CVRCS
he
Chilliwack-Vedder River Society is preparing for the spring clean up April
16.
This starts at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. Registration is at
8:30am - 9:30am.
Friday April 8, 2011
Breaking News
Voice of the Salmon
Alexandra Morton coming to to Sto:lo Reource Centre April 19
Staff/Voice file photo
lexandra
Morton will be in Chilliwack April 19 at Stó:lō Resource Ctr. Bld #10 – 7201
Vedder Road. 12-2:30pm. She will also be at the river clean up at the Great
Blue Heron Reserve.
Friday April 8, 2011
Voices
Conservatives Job
Creation Claims Not Realized
12-steps the government needs to take to make a better life for all of us
Submitted by Myrtle Macdonald
top
feeling pleased about having created 500,000 jobs. Please tell us how many
of the jobs are full time and how many of them pay more than a minimum wage.
Friday April 8, 2011
Prov Gov't News
Funds To Boost Local Economies
Chilliwack receives $1.4-million in part from traffic fine revenues
Released by the Office of the Premier
he
Province has granted $1,419,606 to Chilliwack and surrounding eastern Fraser
Valley communities as part of a $63.8 million funding infusion to help
communities with their spending priorities.
Feature Story Thurs April 7, 2011
Stay Bruins Stay!
Chilliwack rally to keep Bruins at Prospera draws from big fan base too little, too late
Staff/Voice photos
bout
300 Chilliwack Bruins supporters showed up at a Prospera Centre rally last
night. Acting Mayor Sue Attrill and...
Thursday April 7, 2011
Local News
Abbotsford-Missio
n
P3 Water Falls Through
Berge congratulates Mission council on making the right decision
Submitted by Cynthia Berge, Deroche
must admit I am a bit stunned that this victory came so easily. I
am extremely grateful that council had the wisdom to listen to their
constituents. I am certain there would have been a very heated battle had
they not. Water is too precious...
Thursday April 7, 2011
Upcoming Event
Death Ballad Love Tellers Tour
Canadian roots musician brings entertaining style to JD's Lounge April 19
Submitted by the Best Western, Rainbow Country Inn
inger/Songwriter
Ben Sures is a veteran of the Canadian folk and roots music scene. Think
Lyle Lovett meets Jack Johnson. If you like lyrics about everything from
Rayguns to tropical fish to cooking to heartbreak, he's your man.
Thursday April 7, 2011
Letter to the Editor
Voice Reader No 'Myopic Dinosaur'
Wisdom through the ages
Submitted by Terry Bodman, Chilliwack
read
with interest your item regarding Diane Janzen and "Liberal Lip Service."
Frankly it is in my opinion an offensive article but then I'm less than
objective in that I am 71 years old and obviously as myopic as the 75 year
old campaign manager. It is obvious to me that the campaign manager did not
treat you with the deference that you felt was deserved. Perhaps you are a
legend in your own mind?
Wednesday April 6
,
2011
Election 2011
Unpasteurized Humor
Brevity is all-important for all candidates in this election
Submitted by Diane Janzen, Liberal Party
Video grab image
n
issue most candidates face in the 2011 election is retaining a sense of
humor and Diane Janzen's team has plenty. See her hilarious video
here.
Wednesday April 6, 2011
Upcoming Event
Dragonhearts
Open paddle this weekend at Harrison
Submitted by Kathy Preuss, FVDBC
he
Fraser Valley Dragonboat Club is having an "open paddle" this Saturday,
April 9th at 12 o'clock. If you have ever wanted to try dragonboating this
is your chance. Come out and be part of an exciting team sport. Meet at the
parking lot of the Harrison Lake Marina (just past the Harrison Yacht Club
on the east side). Life jackets and paddles are supplied.
Tuesday
April
5,
2011
Local News
Animal Welfare
Outdoor Adventures works with investigation teams
Released by Kirby Brown, VP, OAW
utdoor
Adventures at Whistler Ltd. (OAW) fully supports the BC Provincial Sled Dog
Task Force RCMD's, which will lead to strong regulations, increased
oversight and the toughest animal welfare legislation in
Canada. We also support the RCMD to develop
standard of care and best practices guidelines for sled dog operations. OAW
continues to work with the SPCA and RCMP on their on-going investigations.
Tuesday April 5, 2011
Prov Gov't News
BC's Animal Cruelty Law Now Toughest in Canada
12 recommendations to enhance the health, welfare and protection of sled dogs
Released by the Office of the Premier
ritish
Columbia is acting on all of the recommendations of the Sled Dog Task Force,
including providing new funding for animal cruelty investigations...
Tuesday April 5, 2011
Union News
Thousands Rally At Peace Arch
Americans and Canadians stand in solidarity on collective bargaining rights
Released by the HEU
ore
than 1,500 trade unionists and their families and supporters were out in
force at the Peace Arch on Saturday, April 2 as they gathered in
cross-border solidarity to protest recent state...
Tuesday April
5,
2011
City Hall News
Preparing For The Worst
City of Chilliwack has emergency readiness plan
Released by the City of Chilliwack
he
City of Chilliwack is benefitting from a nearly $30,000 federal funding
initiative. Through the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP), $29,194
has been allocated towards the development of an emergency lighting system,
which will be installed in one of ...
Tuesday April 5, 2011
Opinion
Liberal Lip Service
Janzen needs a good game plan to win this election
Craig Hill/Voice
t
was driving rain tonight. My head was splitting, but Diane Janzen had posted
in print media that she was mustering forces at her campaign office on Yale
Rd.
Tuesday April 5,
2011
Voices
The Elmer Gantry of Ottawa
"Yes, Harper's new prisons are for us"
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
lse
why would Harper be building so many? Especially when statistics show that
violent crimes have actually gone down in Canada? I believe Harper’s big
investments in prisons (up to ten new prisons, expanding old ones; billions
of dollars) are to alley his worst fears of the Canadian people.
Monday April 4, 2011
Local News
RCMP officers at the Chilliwack Arts Centre
Recognizing Honour
RCMP pay homage to their best of the best
Staff/Voice photos
ast
Thursday on March 30, the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP honoured their finest
in an award ceremony at the Chilliwack Arts and Culture Centre called...
Feature Story Monday April 4, 2011
100 Vigils In 100 Cities
Chilliwack rally for the "Whistler 100" sled dogs destroyed brings out the passion in pet owners
Staff/Voice photos
n
April, an unprecedented culling of 100 husky dogs took place in Whistler
when an employee of Outdoor Adventures at Whistler BC was ordered to shoot
100 of their 300 animals.
Monday April 4, 2011
Election 20
11
A Real Live Debate
UFV hosts All-Candidate's debate April 19
Submitted by Desmond Devnich
he
University of the Fraser Valley Student Life department is hosting an all
candidates debate on local issues including education, transportation and
environmental sustainability. The Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon community is
invited to participate by submitting their questions and...
Sunday April 3, 2011
Community
George Bowen from Lynden Washington with Mike and Pat.
Plowing Forward
The 89th Annual Chilliwack Plowing Match a sodden affair
Staff Report/Voice photos
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was rainy and muddy and till men seemed to be unfazed by the inclement
weather as they...
Sunday A
pril
3, 2011
Upcoming Event
Where There's A Will, There's A Walk
Scotiabank MS Walk May 1 is at Strathcona School this year
Staff Report/Voice file photo
iana
McIntyre, Fundraising Event and Volunteer Coordinator of the MS Walk was on
98.3 Starfm last week and spoke to morning show personality Scott O'Reilly
about the upcoming May 1 fundraiser in Chilliwack.
Sunday April 3, 2011
Community
Optimistic Writers
Chilliwack Optimist Club rewards winning essay writers
Staff/Voice photos
Glenda Standeven (L) and Optimist Club essay winners Saturday at Dakotas Restaurant
he
Chilliwack Optimists Club had lunch at Dakotas Restaurant on Saturday and...
Sunday April 3, 2011
Community
Cookie Monsters
Chilliwack Girl Guides sell a truckload of treats
Staff/Voice photos
Woman buys cookies at IGA store Saturday.
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Chilliwack Girl Guides were out in full force Saturday selling their
ever-popular cookies in the city-wide sale.
Sunday April 3, 2011
Community
Scoring Cash
Chilliwack Youth Soccer league raises funds for team
Staff/Voice photo
CYS had an innovative way to raise money.
he
CYS league U14 was out on Main Street Saturday raising funds for their
soccer team with a hot dog drive-thru.
Election 2011 Sat April 2, 2011
Hangin' With
The Hosk
In a spin-off from the movie Lincoln Lawyer, Green Party candidate Jamie Hoskins wheels in a new age of politics
Staff/Voice photos
amie
Hoskins, he's hip, he's cool and he's the Green Party candidate for the
Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon riding in the upcoming May 2 election.
Satu
rday
April 2, 2011
Community
Art 33
Students showcase their talent at the Cultch
Staff/Voice file photo
t's
time once again for the annual School District 33 art show featuring art
from grade 10-12 students at Sardis Sr. Sec, G.W. Graham and Chilliwack Sr.
Sec. utilizing a variety of media. The Opening Reception is on April 9, 1-3
pm at the Arts and Cultural Centre and the show runs through to May 12.
Gallery hours are Wed to Sat., noon to 5 pm. For more information call
604-392-8000
Saturday April 2, 2011
Community
Let Me Be Your Safe Harbour
Chilliwack Safe Haven have cats looking to adopt owners
Staff/Voice
here's
an old adage that goes something like; "You don't own a cat — it owns you."
Blackie is described as "shy but...
Saturday April 2, 2011
Lifestyle
What's Up, Doc?
Impress Easter guests with these delightful rabbit cupcakes
Submitted by Julie Neufeld, ELC, Chilliwack
akes
a great centerpiece or a special treat for after Easter dinner! YUM!
Every Last Crumb offers these Easter Basket cupcakes with white or green
frosting and shreds of chocolate if you wish to look like a robins Easter
Egg Basket!
Friday April 1, 2011
Our News
The Voice Reaches 10,000 Visitors in March
Chilliwack's best-kept secret and we're growing in leaps and bounds
Staff/Voice
hanks
to community of Chilliwack for showing their support for The Voice.
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