Monday October 31, 2011
Lifestyle
Weighting For Release
Mindset group internalizes for a healthier you
Submitted by Mimi Nelson, Yarrow BC
t
is hard to hear that your weight issues have served a purpose for
you. There is perfection nestled in the challenge you’ve carried and
yet, you may be ready to take a real, sincere look at the reasons
behind it.
Monday October 31, 2011
Art Show
Inspired By Light
Artist brings multi-dimensional show to the Cultch Submitted by Sue Grass, CVAA
native
of Montreal, Sylvie Roussel-Janssens has been living in Vancouver's Lower
Mainland since graduating from Emily Carr College of Art. Her passion for
sculpture led her to explore different materials and techniques over the
years.
Feature Story Sunday October 30, 2011
A post that many hands in Chilliwack know well. On October 16, ex-classmates and teachers came to Rosedale to say farewell to their old school.
Rosedale Elementary School's Last Hurrah
Losing the building won't erase 100-years of memories
Craig Hill/Voice photos
ou
can take the kid out of the building but you can't take the building out of
the kid. Even though she's tired and old, there can't be a school anywhere
more loved than Rosedale Elementary.
It was a love-in Saturday, October 15th at the Moving Ceremony for the school to commemorate the original school structure before it fades away forever with a planned demolition in the new year.
Saturday October 29, 2011
Occupy 2011
United We Stand, But Where?
Chilliwack may, or may not see encampment
Submitted by Rachael Murrell
e
have two more meetings planned for this coming week. At these committee
meetings we are discussing and discovering what OFV will stand...
Saturday October 29, 2011
Music
Big Byrnes Blues
Renowned bluesman brings his trademark style to the Memorial Hall Nov 12
Submitted by Ed Stenson, HFS
he
Harrison Festival Society is proud to present the return of veteran Blues
performer Jim Byrnes on Saturday, November 12 at 8pm in the Harrison
Memorial Hall. A multiple Juno Award winner...
Saturday October 29, 2011
Gift Ideas
Buying Local This Holiday Season
Handcrafted unique items make the perfect gift and support local artisans
Released by Melissa Mark, CAC
he
37th Annual Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market, presented by the Chilliwack
Arts Council, is rapidly approaching and is a traditional highlight of the
Christmas shopping...
Saturday October 29, 2011
Community
Our Smile of the Week
Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven have more cats to adopt than the SPCA
Staff/Voice
eet
Oreo! We know why he's called Oreo and what about those little gremlin ears.
He's a Black & White with white tip on tail.
He's a youngster and has a birthday! Born this year on March 11. This
guy is high...
Saturday October 29, 2011
BC Politics
Punishment By Poverty
Eleven per cent of BC residents surviving below the poverty line
Released by Carole James, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill
ur
community is desperate for action on homelessness, and we see the need every
day.
Homelessness Action Week, right across Canada from October 10th to 16th, put
the spotlight on the extent of the problem.
Saturday October 29, 2011
Inbox Crasher
s
Strange Days Indeed
Frankenfish? Nanotechnology? Enlisting in prisons? You ain't seen nothin' yet
Released by Betty Krawczyk, Cumberland
es,
Nanotechnology is our third bad thing we have to consider after economic and
environmental melt downs. With the trillion Euros flooding into the
international banking system by European governments we’ll ....
Saturday October 29, 2011
UFV News
Globe Report Card Rosy For UFV
Geographical hurdles and multiple campuses no obstacle
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
nce
again, UFV students have given their university first-class grades in
several key categories.
The Globe and Mail’s 2012 Canadian
University Report was...
Saturday Octob
er
29,
2011
City Hall News
By Jove It Appears We Have It!
City's new Hillside plan a better fit and takes a smaller bite out of the mountain
Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chwk
he
City of Chilliwack is pleased to announce the completion of the draft
Eastern Hillsides Comprehensive Area plan. The Draft Plan is the result of
months of in depth research and consultation. It identifies a new vision for
Chilliwack's...
Friday October 28, 2011
Occupy News
Occupying Within The Context of Freedom
Respectful dialogue when going public the hallmark of any democratic grass roots movement
Released by the BCCLA, Vancouver
CCLA
Calls on City to Celebrate Free Speech Use on Public Property The City of
Vancouver can lead the world...
Friday October 28, 2011
Occupy News
Greens Are Good With Occupiers
Here's 10 reasons why
Submitted by Chris Reitsma for Jason Lum
he
Green Party of BC supports the Occupy Movement's desire to reduce inequity;
to exercise greater wisdom in resource use; to build community based,
job-creating economies; to act on climate change; and to restore
democratic...
Friday October 28, 2011
BIA News
Lum Looks Listens & Learns
Prodigal heightens objectives with council run
Submitted by Chris Reitsma for Jason Lum
ello,
my name is Jason Lum. I am a small business owner, an entrepreneur, a
community leader, and a dedicated volunteer. As a small business owner I
have experienced, first-hand both the excitement, and...
Friday October 28, 2011
RCMP Community Ne
ws
Trick or Treat – Stay Safe on the Street
Some good advice for parents and kids this Halloween
Released by Cpl Tammy Hollingsworth, Chwk
ids
look forward to Halloween for many reasons. They like the dressing up in
costumes but mostly they like it for the candy and treats! With Halloween
just around the corner...
Friday October 28, 2011
Health News
Working Together From The Start
Chilliwack General Hospital Improves Patient Safety with MOREOB Program
Released by Richard Thorpe-Dorward, FHA
n
an effort to maintain healthier moms and babies, Chilliwack General Hospital
(CGH) today launched the MOREOB patient safety program.
Friday October 28, 2011
BIA News
The Gist Of The A-List
Funk says downtown is alive and well
Submitted by Desmond Devnich for Kathy Funk, Exec Dir DBIA/Voice file photo
he
Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association (BIA) is proud to
announce that 27 of their businesses made the recent citizens "A List" and
another 34...
Wednesday October 26, 2011
2011 Civic Elections
McLean Means Business
Councillor says investment in city has been good despite economy
Staff/Voice photos
peaking
at the all-candidates meeting October 21 at the Coast Hotel Chilliwack City
Councillor Stewart McLean spoke about business improvement.
"There's always a better way of doing things individually to look...
Wednesday October 26, 2011
Upcoming Event
Low Down Dirty Blues
Rich Hope is going to be bringing it to Bozzini's Nov 18
Submitted by Mano, Bozzini's Restaurant Chwk
ozzini's
presents a night of dirty blues with Rich Hope. You can tell because he
uses the...
Wednesday October 26, 2011
Upcoming Event
A Few Good Friends
CRV Ratepayers group needs 20 members to stay alive
Submitted by Sue Federspiel, CRV
side
from the fishing and the natural beauty there, the Chilliwack River
Valley is known...
Wednesday October 26, 2011
City Snaps
Wild In The City
It's foolish to ignore beauty, no matter where you find it
Staff/Voice photos
eauty
has a habit of turning up in the oddest places, as in this photo taken last
week, when decorative grass at city hall caught the fall sun.
Wednesday October 26, 2011
Letters
Fundraisers T
old
Donation Not Good Enough
Local business owners intimidated and feel Progress writer tried to 'bully' and extort money from them
Submitted by Diva! Boutique/Voice file
s
the owner's of Diva Boutique, who supports artists in the Fraser Valley
by providing a viable retail venue for their creations, we try to get to
know our designers.
Wednesday October 26, 2011
City Hall
Corkboard
to E-Board
New electronic bulletin boards installed in City Hall lobby
Staff/Voice photos
hat
were once cheap rotating wire display racks loaded with brochures and a
corkboard in the lobby at City Hall has morphed into $2800 state-of-the-art
electronic bulletin boards.
Wednesday October 26, 2011
Upcoming Event
Hallowe'en Hafla
Belly dancers undulate for the Christmas Bureau Oct 30
Submitted by Teresa Graham, Arinanna's Wellness Centre
AKS
ALMEH Tribal Fusion Dance Troupe is hosting their annual HALLOWE'EN
HAFLA on Sunday, October 30th from 2-5 P.M. in the Banquet Hall of the
Chilliwack Arts Centre. Admission is $10.00 and we will be accepting
non-perishable donations for the...
Wednesday October 26, 2011
2011 Civic Elections
Candidate's Circle
Meet your FVRD hopefuls Nov 14 in Harrison Mills
Submitted by Cynthia Berge, ACES
ctively
Creating an Exceptional Society is holding an All-Candidates meeting on
Monday, November 14th at Harrison Mills Community Hall (1995 School
Road) at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in a circle format with the
focus being on environmental issues, although a...
Saturday October 1, 2011
Event
Desperately Seeking Democracy
Day of Revolution peaceful protest planned Oct 15 at the VAG
Submitted by Janine Bandcroft for OV
s
we watch the peaceful protest in New York City, "Occupy Wall Street",
explode with massive amounts of people, and groups forming similar "Occupy"
protests around the world, we must realize that it is time for us to stand
up with them.
Saturday October 1, 2011
Education
Sprott-Shaw College Is Back In Chilliwack
The popular community school reopens with new offerings
Released by Sprott-Shaw Comm. College
prott-Shaw
Community College has returned to Chilliwack. And why not! It’s a hard
place to stay away from. Chilliwack is the second largest city in the
Fraser Valley Regional District with a population of 80,000 people.
Feature Story Tues October 25, 2011
Bri
nging
Nature Back One Yard At A Time
Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition is doing great environmental work in the community
Craig Hill/Voice photos
t's
not often than one runs into environmental heroes, but on Saturday October
15th, the Fraser Valley Watersheds...
Monday October 24, 2011
Entertainment
Barefoot Ballet
Atonement: An intriguing contemporary dance Nov 11 at the Cultch
Released by Anne Goodsward, CACC
tonement
is based on the 2001 Ian McEwan novel and the film of the same name (Academy
Award Best Picture...
Monday October 24, 2011
Casting Call
A Different Kind Of Audition
Fiddler on the Roof production looking for actors
Submitted by CPG for Clint Hames
he
"Fiddler" is the story of the Russian, Jewish milkman Tevye and his family
which includes his wife Golde and his 5 daughters. Each of his eldest 3
daughters falls in love and, against tradition, wants to marry outside of
the traditions of the family, their faith and the village in which
they live.
Monday October 24, 2011
Theatre
Changing Old Lamps For New Ones
Arabian Nights hits the UFV stage in Chilliwack Nov 9
Released by UFV Theatre Dept
he
first main-stage production of the season is a spellbinding adaptation of
Arabian Nights. This critically praised work re examines the fascinating
tale of Scheherazade: Since discovering his queen's infidelity - which she
pays for with her life - cruel King...
Monday October 24, 2011
Upcoming Even
t
Investing In Kids
Forum looks at innovative ways to reduce crime and boost the economy Nov 3
Submitted by Debbie Denault, CLCS
subcommittee of the Chilliwack Child and Youth Committee invites you to
Investing in Children Increases Economy and Reduces Crime.
With special guest David E. Park, Research Associate, Justice Institute of British Columbia, former Economist Emeritus...
Monday October 24, 2011
On the Road
Don't
Let Things Go Bump In The Dark
BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation urges care on the roads this Halloween
Released by Lennae Durant, BCAATSF
alloween
and the end of Daylight Saving Time are two changes at this time of year
that the BCAA Road Safety Foundation says drivers and pedestrians need to
prepare for.
Monday October 24, 2011
Upcoming Event
Acting Religiously
Bible Night lets people be who they want October 29
Submitted by Rodney Philippson, CSG
ave
you ever wanted to be Jesus or Mary for the night? Now's your chance.
Christian Singles Group (CSG) is holding a Bible Night and they're asking people to come dressed as their favorite bible character or just come and share about their favorite bible character.
Monday October 24, 2011
Veterans News
What We Want
Chilliwack veterans join national day of protest Nov 5
Submitted by Claude LaTulippe/Voice file
ack
of action and lip service by our government regarding the plight of veterans
obligates veterans and supporters across the country to once again march in
solidarity to be heard.
Since 2007, the government has spent $485 K defending...
Sunday October 23, 2011
Community
Worldly Women
Rickaby and Standeven pick up Women of Courage Award
Submitted by Glenda Standeven
ashington,
D.C. - The Global Woman® Awards were created to give recognition...
Monday October 24, 2011
Community
A Common Cause
Chilliwack Connect puts people and resources together
Staff/Voice
t
was a busy Saturday at the First Avenue Christian Assembly Church October 16
as hundreds of low-income people took full advantage of the 2nd Annual
Chilliwack Connect...
Saturday October 22, 2011
Entertainment
Cross-Canada Country
Singing seniors pick up fans en route to the Cultch Oct 28
Submitted by Jean Van Wyk
ountry
Blend's music appeals to seniors because they enjoy the tunes, which were
popular when they were young. From country's classic songs to gospel and old
time, their repertoire appeals to audiences hungry for those old familiar
tunes.
Saturday October 22, 2011
Entertainment
Cuddy At The
Clark
Juno award-winning Blue Rodeo singer tours his "Skyscraper Soul" solo album
Released by Rock.it Boy Ent.
hile
Canadian native, JIM CUDDY is primarily known for his band Blue Rodeo, he
has also released three solo albums including Skyscraper
Soul (Warner Music Canada), released on September 27, 2011.
Saturday October 2
2,
2011
Fire Dept News
Vandals Ruin Playground
CFD thanks alert residents after dozing cook starts stove-top blaze
Released by Ian Josephson, CFD
t
1:29 Friday morning, firefighters from Chilliwack Fire Hall 1 responded to
the 45000 block of Victoria Avenue for a reported alarm activation in a
townhouse. When the fire crew arrived they could hear the smoke alarm
sounding in one of the units.
Saturday October 22, 2011
City Hall News
City on Alert Over Car Vandalism
Local groups offer $3000 reward for tire-slasher
Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chwk
he
City of Chilliwack hosted a meeting this morning to discuss the recent
incidents of vandalism to vehicles in the Chilliwack River Valley, which
appear to be targeting visitors from the United States.
Saturday October 22, 2011
BC Gov't News
Driving Locally Just Got Safer
Reflectors and fresh paint help make night travel easier
Released by Marc Wang, BC Caucus
he
Province is investing in safety enhancements along Highway 1 and Highway 7
that will make driving safer and easier for motorists while improving the
safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Safety enhancements in the Chilliwack
and Hope areas include:
Saturday October 22, 2011
Radiola
nd
News Kid on the Block
UFV campus radio news gets funding boost
Released by Aaron Levy, CIVL
IVL
101.7 FM, a community-based campus radio station at University of the Fraser
Valley in Abbotsford, is proud to announce that it was awarded $5,883
through the Youth Internship Program of the Comm. Radio Fund of Canada for
its “Community News Editor.”
Saturday October 22, 2011
Federal Politics
Election Goodies
Harper marine contracts will bring jobs to BC and revitalize the industry
Released by Betty Krawczyk, Cumberland
tephen
Harper is secretive about his religious beliefs and religiously motivated
actions. But when I consider our Prime Minister’s political motivations for
making the decisions he makes, I go on my hunches. After all, a hunch is an
educated guess gleaned from careful observation.
Feature Story Fri October 21, 2011
Building A Better Budget
Education, early childhood development, agriculture, health and infrastructure high on the list of priorities for local groups
Craig Hill/Voice photos
t's
not about the ba-bling. It's about putting the cha-ching where it really
needs to be.
The provincial government Select Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services...
Friday October 21, 2011
Letters
Putting on the Gloves In Fight Against Poverty
Harrington tackles poverty issues
Submitted Dick Harrington, Chilliwack
hilliwack
candidate for Council , Dick Harrington, was one of the speakers Wednesday
night in Abbottsford at a fundraiser for the Fraser Valley United Way.
Friday October 21, 2011
Teachers
Post-Secondary Priorities
Pre-budget submissions spell out affordability and overcrowding woes
Released by the FPSE
s
the public hearing process wrapped up last week, the Legislature's Standing
Committee on Finance and Government Services heard a joint presentation from
students and faculty on the need to give renewed priority to post...
Wednesday October 19, 2011
Lifestyle
Blessed Samhain!
A deeper understanding of All Hallow's Eve
Submitted by Sorcha Kincaid, Wiccan High Priestess, Chilliwack
very
year the stores start stocking their shelves with seasonal treats a couple
weeks earlier it seems.
Christmas starts pretty much as soon
as Halloween is done, or so I thought. While shopping the other day I saw my
first offender.
Wednesday October 19, 2011
Movies
God Bless Ozzy
Osbourne documentary for one night only at Galaxy Oct 26
Released by Sara Marshall, Cineplex
sbourne
became a full blown Rock Star at the age of 21 as lead vocalist of the
pioneering rock band Black Sabbath, whose intentionally dark lyrical themes
and sound spawned the heavy metal genre.
Wednesday October 19, 2011
2011 Civic Election
Lamson Lays Out Platform
FVRD Area E Director seeks 3rd term
Submitted by FVRD Area E Dir. D. Lamson
avid
Lamson (Dave) has agreed to be nominated to run again for Electoral Area E
Director of the Fraser Valley Regional District. He is seen above at home at
the kitchen table working on a FVRD meeting agenda. Being the Electoral...
Wednesday October 19, 2011
City Hall News
A Life Lived Well
Vang family honoured at City Hall for son's bravery
Staff/Voice photos
t
was an emotional day Tuesday at City Hall for two families who came to be
honoured and recognized by the mayor and...
Tuesday October 18, 2011
City Hall News
What Heroes Are All About
Bergmanns honoured at City Hall Staff/Voice photos
hat
is a society without it's heroes? It's always a great thing when heroism
results in a life...
Tuesday October 18, 2011
2011 Civic Elections
Harrington In A Hurry
Energetic senior ramps it up
Submitted by D. Harrington
ick
Harrington shows just how energetic he is by putting up his own signage.
That's just for starters. He's running for a seat on city council and aims
to win.
Tuesday October 18, 2011
Dance
Capoeira
at the Cultch
High energy dance and drums
Submitted by Ann Goudswaard, CACC
xplosive
kicks followed by graceful acrobatics set to exotic Brazilian vocals all
define Ataque! Afro-Brazilian Capoeira, taking the stage at
the Chilliwack Cultural Centre 8pm Sunday, October 30. If dance, acrobatics
or martial arts excite you—this is the show to see.
Tuesday October 18, 2011
Crime News
To Catch A Slasher
Chilliwack Tourism is working on a plan to stop CRV vandalism
Staff/Voice graphic
rian
Coombes, Executive Director of Tourism Chilliwack told the Voice in an
e-mail Monday that they are doing everything they can to catch the person
responsible for the recent spate of tire slashing and "keying" of American
fishermen along the Chilliwack-Vedder River.
Tuesday October 18, 2011
Environment
New Threat To Wild Salmon Found
DFO denies there's a problem
Staff/Voice photos
marine
flu virus that kills farmed Atlantic salmon has apparently been discovered
in sockeye salmon in BC's coastal waters.
There have been reports of yellow salmon washing up on the banks of the Fraser River, so we asked the Department of...
Tuesday October 18, 2011
Health News
Clinics
Openi
ng
Protect yourself — get a flu shot
Submitted by
R Thorpe-Dorward, FHA/Web photo
ith
flu (influenza) season approaching, Fraser Health's Chief Medical Health
Officer is reminding Fraser Health residents that the flu shot is the best
protection against the flu virus and its complications.
"The flu is highly contagious and can cause severe...
Tuesday October 18, 2011
Entertainment
Free Flicks!
Community Day at Galaxy Theatres Oct 22
Submitted by Sara Marshall, Cineplex
ineplex
Entertainment is very pleased to announce it will host its first-ever
National Community Day on Saturday, October 22, 2011.
Monday October 17, 2011
District 33 News
State of Play
Bernard Elementary committee not playing around in search for funds
Submitted by Deana Reid, BPC
ernard
Elementary was told by the School District Maintenance department that the
intermediate playground no longer meets standards and will be removed at the
end of this school year (June 2012). The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is
now trying to fundraise to...
Monday October 17, 2011
UFV News
The Many Hats of Highway
Talented Cree writer and musician visits UFV Oct 23-24
Submitted by Gail Johnson, Chilliwack
ree
writer Tomson Highway will be on the Chilliwack campus on Sunday, Oct. 23,
for a staged reading of excerpts from his play The Rez Sisters. He will
visit the Abbotsford campus on Monday, Oct. 24.
Sunday October 16, 2011
Letters
Shaw Cable Surprise
TV subscriber stung with a $200 bill
Submitted by Gail Johnson, Chilliwack
e
got our digital box thing installed and then discovered that we weren't
getting some of the channels we used to get, and our VCR didn't work
anymore. We had a technician come back and he kinda treated us like we
were...
Sunday October 16, 2011
Crime News
Farmer Pleads For Stolen Quads Back
$2000 reward money offered for return of ATV's
Staff/Voice/Submitted photos
ometime
during the night on October 7, thieves snuck onto Quik's Farm on Prest Rd...
Feature Story Sat October 15, 2011
Building Bonds &
Better Cou
ntries
Chilliwack expertise needed to help rebuild Cambodian municipality
Craig Hill/Voice photos
he
program is in place, the people are in place. Soon the wheels will be in
motion and plowing through fields in Cambodia.
On Thursday, October 6th, Chilliwack City Hall and...
Feature Story Sat October 15, 2011
Brooks Ave Blaze
Family pet perishes in Friday dinnertime house fire
Released by Asst Fire Chief Josephson/Voice
t
approximately 6:00pm, firefighters from Chilliwack Fire Department fire
halls 1 and 4 responded to a house fire in the
Friday October 14, 2011
2011 Civic Election
The Slate
Election campaigns begin with 55 running for city council, school board and park board
Staff/Voice
he
final day for nominations came and went and the list is out for Chilliwack
councillors, school board trustees and Cultus Lake Park commissioners.
No one stepped up to challenge current Mayor...
Friday October 14, 2011
2011
Civic Election
Browne Brings Healthcare Expertise
Jobs, lower taxes and crime high on list for city council candidate
Submitted by Chuck Stam, Chwk City Coun.
on
Browne announces he is a candidate for election to Chilliwack City Council.
Ron has already been serving our community as a member of the Mayor's
Committee on Health...
Friday
October 14,
2011
Music
The Fires of Flamenco Guitar
Famed guitarist plays the Cultch Nov 7
Submitted by Gillian Powers, CAC
elebrated
flamenco guitar virtuoso Juan Martin is listed among Guitar Player
Magazine's top three guitarists in the world. Martin's amazing talent on the
acoustic guitar fills the theatre with crystalline clarity you must
experience.
Friday October 14, 2011
Harrison Mills Film
Night
Fracking: The New "F" Word
Once tainted, all the money in the world can't buy clean water
Submitted by Cynthia Berges, Deroche BC
CES,
in association with Cinema Politica Fraser Valley, is hosting it's first
community movie night of the season on Thursday October 20th @7:00 pm (doors
open at 6:30) at the Harrison Mills Community Hall, 1995 School Road.
Friday October 14, 2011
Agassiz Film Night
Whatever Were They Thinking?
A look at Hollywood's perception of First Nations people Oct 27
Submitted by Betty Rajotte
he
Community Social Justice Film Festival to be held at Agassiz United Church
on three Thursday nights : October 27, November 3 and November 10 at 7:00
p.m.
Friday October 14, 2011
Community News
Being Quake-Ready
Drop, Cover and Hold On Shakeout drill set for 10:20 AM Oct 20
Released by Starlee Renton Chwk City Hall
n
Friday September 9, at 12:48pm, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake and a series of
...
Friday October 14, 2011
UFV News
Inspiring, Practical and Humble
Dr. Jacqueline Nolte appointed Dean of the new UFV College of Arts
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
his
appointment follows a two-year stint as UFV's interim Dean of Arts.
Nolte has been at UFV since 1999,
starting as a sessional instructor in art history and gaining a faculty
appointment in 2000. She served as Visual Arts...
Friday October 14, 2011
Health News
TB Outbreak At Sardis Sec.
Fraser Health worked to quell parent's fears in notice issued October 4
Staff researched/Voice
ear
Students/Staff at Sardis Sr. Sec. School,
Fraser Health along with Sardis Senior Secondary administration wishes to notify you that there has been a case of active Tuberculosis (TB) in your school.
Thursday October 13, 2011
Community Event
Sewing Hope
Tree planting needs your hands and heart Oct 15
Submitted by Rachel, FVWC
his
fall the Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition will be involved in a number of
tree plantings.
Thursday October 13, 2011
Crime News
Police Take Down Another Grow Show
Domestic assault leads to Glenwood pot home
Released by Cpl T Hollingsworth, Chwk RCMP
n
October 2, 2011, at 12:30 pm, Chilliwack RCMP members responded to a report
of...
Thursday October 13, 2011
Community
Event
Courage At Any Cost
Candlelight vigil in memory of hero Christopher Vang Oct 14
Submitted by Oliver Lee, Richmond
y
name is Oliver Lee and I'm planning and gathering together friends and
family to a riverside candle light vigil to mourn and remember the death of
Christopher Vang, 24 year old who tragically lost his life in the Fraser
River trying to save two fishermen.
Thursday October 13, 2011
Seniors Theatre
Playing To Work
Acting group plans a one-act work-up for the 2012 BC Senior Games
Submitted by Kate Major, MVP
urrayville
Performers are preparing for the 2011/12 season. Plans are in the works for
two and possibly three One-Act Play weekends. Tentatively planned for
February. The Directors are looking at several one-act plays as well as a
new one-act by Ron May.
Wednesday October 12, 2011
Letters
Citizens Patrol: It Has To Stop
Group sounded alarm long before latest tire slashing incidents
Submitted by Eileen Brader, CRV Citizens on Patrol
avid
Lamson should have noticed in our CRVCOP reports over the season that
at least twice there were unconfirmed reports of many tires being slashed at
Chipmunk Peninsular.
Wednesday October 12, 2011
2011
Civic Election
Stam Seeks 5th Term
Tax value, quality of life, jobs and environment high on councillor's to-do list
Submitted by Chuck Stam, Chwk City Coun.
fter
considerable thought and reflection I have decided to seek a mandate on
Chilliwack City Council on November 19, 2011.
Elections invigorate discussions of new ideas and...
Wednesday October 12, 2011
2011 Civic Election
Chamber Head Declares Council Run
Lum after the youth vote with new ideas and voter engagement a priority
Submitted by Chris Reitsma for Jason Lum
ason
Lum, President of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, has officially
announced his candidacy for Chilliwack City Council.
Monday Octobe
r
11,
2011
RCMP News
They're Not UFO's
White flares used in military training exercises at Cultus Lake causing concern
Released by Chilliwack RCMP
anadian
Forces personnel are currently conducting training in the Cultus Lake area.
For the month of October, there are a group of military police officers
active in and around the area. As part of their training, the officers have
been using flares.
Monday October 11, 2011
2011 Civic Election
Lamson Persuaded For Re-election Bid
Much unfinished business left for workhorse FVRD Director to take care of in the CRV
Submitted by David Lamson, FVRD Area E Dir
here
are a number of complicated issues that I am concerned about seeing
completed:
The Official Community Plan for Area
E update has to go to public hearing and for revision and then be approved
by the Board.
Monday October 11, 2011
2011 Civic Election
Bruce Wants
Counci
l
Seat
Paramedic offers more than just band-aid solutions to local issues
Submitted by Phill Bruce, Chilliwack
y
name is Phill Bruce, and I am asking for your vote in the Chilliwack
Municipal Election on November 19th 2011.
I have lived in Chilliwack for over
14 years. I'm a 49-year-old married father of 3. My wife and I live on the North Side of
Chilliwack.
Monday October 10, 2011
Crime News
Tourist Tires Targeted
Seattle family's holiday ruined by CRV tire-slasher possibly after American vehicles
Staff/Submitted photo
hat
started out an idyllic day for a family visiting from Seattle, turned into a
nightmare by the end of it.
Monday October 10, 2011
Entertainment
Talking About Silent Movies
See Faust the way film used to be — with live piano
Submitted by Gillian Powers, CAC
xperience
the magic of classic silent cinema presented with live original scores by
composer/pianist Robert Bruce. See and hear 'Faust', the F.W. Murnau's 1926
adaptation of the classic German folk legend that is...
Monday October 10, 2011
Community Event
Mindfulness Meditation
Po Lam opens their doors to the community Oct 16
Submitted by KS, Po Lam Association
o
Lam Buddhist Association is hosting a Mindfulness Meditation course
in English on Sunday, October 16, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Every one over
the age of 18 is welcome to attend. Simple vegetarian lunch is provided.
Please visit
www.polam.ca or call (604) 376-3387 for details and reg.
info.
Saturday October 8, 2011
Cohen Inquiry
Morton Promises Fish Farm Info
Plus: Reports of hundreds of yellow diseased salmon floating down the Fraser River
Released by Alexander Morton/Voice photos
ear
Wild Salmon People: When I was on the stand at the Cohen Inquiry the lawyer
for Canada prevented me from telling everyone what I learned from the
500,000 government documents I had access to as a participant.
Saturday October 8, 2011
Veterans News
In Full Force
LaTulippe to meet with MP mark Strahl next week over "issues"
Submitted by Claude LaTulippe/Voice file
Veterans
National Day of Protest will be held in Chilliwack - 5 Nov 2011. The plan is
to assemble at the Cottonwood Mall 10:15 to 10:45 hrs and then march to Mark
Strahl's office.
We are meeting with Mark Strahl next week to discuss some...
Feature Story Sunday October 9, 2011
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Artistic Community
Centre presents an array of genres and perspectives during Cultural Days
Craig Hill/Voice photos
t's
been said that the only rule in art is what works. Never was that more
apparent in Chilliwack than on Culture Day.
The Chilliwack Arts and Culture Centre (CACC) was a work of art unto itself during their open house Saturday, October 1, as part of the second national Culture Days celebration.
This year was the first for CACC who joined in the fun and festivities with their own exclusive event that showcased local artists, musicians, dancers, weavers, potters and just about anything that has to do with art and the expression of it.
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The
CACC's day helped métiers in the community with exposure while giving
residents insights into a wide array of the art and music programs available
at the Centre.
Saturday October 8, 2011
Fil
m
Trekkie Alert
Shatner documentary one night only at Galaxy Theatres Oct 13
Released by Sara Marshall, Cineplex
tar
Trek fans, set your phasers to stun! William Shatner's new documentary,
The Captains, lands in participating movie theatres across Canada on
Thursday, October 13 at 7 p.m. (local time) for a one-night only
presentation.
Saturday October 8, 2011
Fire Dept News
Night & Day
The Chilliwack Fire Dept is recruiting for fall training
Released by the City of Chwk/Voice photo
f
you are a motivated individual and physically fit you may have a future as a
Paid On Call firefighter.
Saturday October 8, 2011
Health News
Parkholm Place Opens
New 20-bed rehabilitation treatment facility to house hardest to treat Staff/Voice file photo
ealth
Minister Michael de Jong, with Chilliwack MLA John Les and Chilliwack...
Saturday Octobe
r
8,
2011
On The Road
Talkin' Tickets
Top 10 reasons for using a cell phone behind the wheel
Released by ICBC
xcuses,
excuses. That’s what police across the province heard last month from B.C.
drivers who were caught using a hand-held device while driving. During the
month-long crackdown in September on distracted driving, police estimate
they issued more...
Saturday October 8, 2011
Seminar
Bringing Nature To The City
Biologist makes a connection between nature and child development Oct 28
Submitted by Janet Hutchinson, GBHR
he
Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society presents Dr. Robert Butler, noted BC
biologist and conservationist, to speak in Chilliwack on Friday October 28th
at 7 pm at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.
Feature Story Friday October 7, 2011
We're Jammin'
Dollz drop their first game to Sirens
Craig Hill/Voice photos
orget
stair climbers and Pilates, Women's Flat Track Roller Derby is now all the
rage. It's fun, fast, frequently hurts and it's the quickest growing
community sport in North America.
Friday
October
7,
2011
Community
Getting To The Root Of Domestic Violence
Purple lights on tree show victims the community cares
Staff/Voice photos
ome
is where the heart is and it's supposed to be our refuge too. But sadly, too
often that's not the case, and what should be safe places are war zones.
Thursday October 6, 2011
City Scenes
Just For The Love Of It
Pinks litter the shores of the Fraser River after spawning
Voice/Staff
husband
and wife from Surrey, BC spend their holidays fishing together at the
Agassiz bridge.
Thursday October 6, 2011
UFV News
Getting To Know U
Upbeat Video takes students onto the campus
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
he
University of the Fraser Valley just made it very quick and easy — and a
whole lot more entertaining — to find out almost everything you ever wanted
to know about becoming a student at UFV. By teaming up with Kelowna-based
HuStream
here...
Thursday October 6, 2011
Lifesty
le
A New You
90-days to a fitter body and healthier lifestyle
Submitted by Janice Seymour, Chilliwack
oin
Personal Trainers Tanja Shaw and Ken Larsen for a fun and informative
event at Anytime Fitness Chilliwack.
You will learn about the exciting 90
day health challenge sweeping North America and how you can trim down,
shape up, or completely transform...
Thursday October 6, 2011
2011 Civic Election
Dixon In Race For Area E
Watson school principal a great community leader
Released by Taryn Dixon, Chilliwack/Voice file photo
aryn
Dixon announced today that she is running for the position of Electoral Area
Director for Area E in the upcoming Municipal Election.
As a long-term resident of Columbia Valley and with her background in teaching and...
Wednesday October 5, 2011
2011 Civic Election
More Than Just Status Quo
Coulter declares Chilliwack School Board run
Released by Al Ens for Jason Coulter
believe strongly in a Publicly funded and operated Education system that
provides the best Educational experience for all children in the community.
To do this we must ensure that our Teachers have the educational tools necessary and...
Wednesday October 5, 2011
Live Entertainment
Double The Ditties
Canadian music stars Vriend-Burnstick at Harrison Oct 22
Released by Ed Stenson, HFS
he
Harrison Festival Society is proud to present a double-bill with Ann Vriend
and Jason Burnstick on Saturday, Oct 22...
Wednesday October 5, 2011
Local News
Budget Quest
Gov't financial committee public consultation at the Coast Hotel Sept 12
Released by Marc Wang, BC Gov't Caucus
esidents
of Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley will have a chance to provide
input on the 2012/13 provincial budget when the Select Standing Committee on
Finance and Government Services holds its public consultation in Chilliwack.
Wednesday October 5, 2011
Real Estate News
Market Sees Slight September Growth
Good deals and low interest point to better fall outlook
Released by Steve Lerigny, CADREB
n
the midst of a rather volatile Canadian housing market, home listings and
sales in Chilliwack and area continue to show a steady pace upwards.
Last month saw 156 sales, up from 137
in September of 2010, and translating to a dollar value of over $47.5
million for the month.
Wednesday October 5, 2011
Event
History In the Making
Chilliwack Museum invites community to Open House Oct 15
Released by Ron Denman/Chilliwack Museum
here’s
no dust on us should be the new motto of the Chilliwack Museum and
Archives. The Archives, located at Evergreen Hall on Corbould Street, are
celebrating the the conclusion of the half million...
Wednesday October 5, 2011
Community
Run For Your Life
Doctor trots across Canada raising over $300k for prostrate cancer research
Released by Dale Erikson, PCCN
or
those of you that were unable to be at the Cottonwood Mall last night...
Tuesday October 4, 2011
Crime News
Train Car Thieves Derailed
Agassiz police nab crooks and stolen property
Released by RCMP UFVRD/RCMP photo
n
September 29, 2011, two men working on their property located in the 6600
block of Pioneer Avenue observed two other men breaking in to several train
cars and called the police.
A Canadian Pacific/Canadian National train was parked along...
Tuesday October 4, 2011
Crime News
Trailer Op
Two arrests made in Harrison marijuana grow show
Released by RCMP UFVRD/RCMP photos
arrison
Hot Springs, BC: On September 29, 2011, the Agassiz RCMP, executed a search
warrant for a grow op in Harrison Hot Springs.
Tuesday October 4, 2011
Crime News
Impaired Parenting
Mounties thankful for help arresting drunken father caught driving
Released by Cpl Tammy Hollingsworth, Chilliwack RCMP UFVRD
n
October 2, 2011, shortly before 8:00 pm, a woman called the Upper Fraser
Valley Regional RCMP detachment to report a possible impaired driver. The
woman stated that a white truck towing a red and white coloured boat
travelling on Highway 1 was all over the road.
Tuesday October 4, 2011
BC Politics
Celebrating Workers
Protections for workers and strong union support a priority
Released by BC NDP
ew
Democrat leader Adrian Dix and Opposition Labour Critic Raj Chouhan
participated in Labour Day festivities on September 5 in Vancouver
and spoke about the importance of fair treatment for working people.
Tuesday October 4, 2011
BC Politics
Throne Speech Whitewashing
Forestry jobs, college and university fee rollbacks and subsidized housing key says Sterk
Released by Green Party of BC
he
BC Greens just came back from the "Speech from the Throne", where we
heard the Liberal Governments plan for this legislative period. The
short of it - four new natural gas plants.
Tuesday October 4, 2011
Local News
Date With Destiny
Women of Courage award nominees off to Washington Staff/Voice file photo
uthors
Glenda Standeven and Michelle Rickaby appeared on 98.3 Star FM Monday talking with morning show hosts
Scott Riley and Lisa Stevens...
Monday October 3, 2011
Community
Hey, What Do You Say?
Big Brothers & Sisters Chilliwack UFV focus group Oct 6/7 needs you
Released by Janis Mitchell, BBBS FV
ig
Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley has been selected by UFV
Business students for the following class research project: How can
non-profit service organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters
use...
Monday October 3, 2011
Lifestyle
Oasis Gets Better With Age
Local Chilliwack seniors housing project is back in the hunt for Aviva funds again this year
Released by Debbie Walker, Oasis Project
ebbie
Walker, developer of the Oasis Factor project in Chilliwack, has had
her sustainable and environmentally-happy seniors housing idea
short-listed for yet another round of...
Monday October 3, 2011
Letters
An Enlightene
d
Muslim
Hard-line Islamic Fascism a serious concern
Submitted by Myrtle Macdonald/Voice file
arek
Fatah is a Canadian. I have seen him on TV quite often. I have great respect
for him. We need to take seriously what he says, but we must be careful to
speak up wisely, understanding clearly the great difference between moderate
Islam and...
Monday October 3, 2011
Entertainment
Alberta's Child Drifts In
Legend Tyson at the Cultural Centre Nov 14
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
an
Tyson is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and multi award
winner celebrating five decades of performances with his 2011 North American
tour taking him from the superstar status of Ian...
Monday October
3,
2011
UFV News
Tapping Into Hidden Strengths
Video games part of new approaches to helping kids with FASD at UFV Oct 6
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
here
some people tend to focus on weaknesses, Dr. Chris Bertram prefers to focus
on strengths. The University of the Fraser Valley kinesiologist has been
working with a research team for five years, trying to find ways to help
children with Fetal...
Monday October 3, 2011
On the Road
Drive Wise
38 "coned" workers are injured and 1 die each year on BC roads
Released by Lennae Durant, BCAA TSF
edestrian
and vehicle traffic increases when kids are back in school and drivers are
back to the daily commute, making the "cone zone" a more dangerous place to
work.
Feature Story Thursday September 29, 2011
Trading Trash For Treasure
Chilliwack-Vedder River Cleanup a sparkling success
Craig Hill/Voice photos
CVRCC Director Don Langford (C) and staff explain the importance of keeping the rivers free of garbage to families Sunday at the annual cleanup.
leaning
up someone else's garbage doesn't sound like a lot of fun but on World
Rivers Day about 250-300 plucky people made it so, scouring the banks of the
Chilliwack-Vedder River, turning their trash into treasures like great food
and prizes.
On Sunday, the Chilliwack-Vedder River Cleanup Coalition (CVRCC), who were celebrating their 10th Anniversary, organized their annual trash pick-up event at the Fish & Game Club in the Chilliwack River Valley.
All types of things came back to the bins including nasty car and motorcycle batteries, burned-out camping equipment, toxic TV sets, rusty dishwashers, mottled and moldy sofas and even bags of recyclable pop cans.
Monday October 3, 2011
BC Politics
UBCM Scuttles Smart Meters
Mayors not on board with BC Hydro say more study needed
Released by Una St. Clair, CFST
he
BC Liberals' attempts to silence the growing Smart Meter controversy have
failed at the Union of BC Municipalities convention with delegates voting
for a province...
Monday October 3
,
2011
BC Politics
Dix In Dreamland
BC Liberals say NDP financial plan would bankrupt province
Released by S. Harris, BC Liberal Caucus
n
the 165 days since becoming Leader of the Opposition, Adrian Dix has
haphazardly promised expensive new programs and projects that would bankrupt
the province.
“Adrian Dix is scrambling around,
promising the moon without acknowledging the...
Monday October 3, 2011
Missing Women
Women's Centre Shuns Commission
Group says Inquiry a "sham", non-transparent and amicus in nature and will rally Oct 11
Released by Harsha Walia, DTES WC
alling
the Missing Women’s Commission of Inquiry a “disgrace” and an “insult to
women in the Downtown Eastside”, the Coalition of the Downtown Eastside
Women’s Centre (DEWC) and Feb 14th Women’s Memorial March Committee (WMMC)
have announced...
Sunday October 2, 2011
Community
Camaraderie and Coffee
Alzheimer Coffee Break fundraiser brews up over $1K Staff/Voice photos
ne
thing the Alzheimer's Society of BC loves is coffee. According to some
US medical studies, an unknown...
Sunday Octob
er
2,
2011
Community
Veggie Tales
Yarrow Elementary students outgrow the competition in summer gardening contest
Submitted by Marlene Unruh, Yarrow BC
ow
does your garden grow? Apparently, for some students at Yarrow
Elementary, a bit better than other kids who entered in the garden
growing contest at the school.
The Garden Program is open to all students from grade 1-12...
Sunday October 2, 2011
Letters
Downtown Exodus
Exacerbated
BMO asked to consider not bailing on Five Corners for new Eagle Landing digs
Submitted by Richard Harrington, Chilliwack
r.
Donkers,
Thank you for replying to my letter to Richard Dendy concerning the possible
closing of the downtown branch of BMO.
I am not trying to tell you how to do your business; but, I believe that...
Chilliwack News - October 2011
Monday October 24, 2011
Health News
Beam Me Up, Scotty
"Green-light" laser gets prostrate patients home on the same day
Submitted by Rodney Philippson, CSG
atients
who have difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate can now get
treatment and go home the same day thanks to a new "green light" laser
treatment used by urologists at Chilliwack General Hospital.
The GreenLight XPS(tm) by American Medical Systems is a...
Archives
Monday October 24, 2011
Health News
Beam Me Up, Scotty
"Green-light" laser gets prostrate patients home on the same day
Submitted by Rodney Philippson, CSG
atients
who have difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate can now get
treatment and go home the same day thanks to a new "green light" laser
treatment used by urologists at Chilliwack General Hospital.
The GreenLight XPS(tm) by American Medical Systems is a...
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Sunday October 23, 2011
Community News
Heart Like A Wheel
25th Annual Fraser Valley Toy Run sees more riders than ever taking part
Staff/Voice photos
his
year Christmas came early. October 16 to be exact. That's when hundreds
of...
