Wednesday June 30, 2010
Local Event
Metal, Muscle and Music
Village Classic Car Show
Craig Hill/Voice
Ford GT 700 Craig Hill/Voice photos
ver two-hundred new and
vintage cars lined Five Corners in Chilliwack for the Village Classic Car Show
June 26, 2010. Among the shots you'll see are photos of the Ford GT 700 worth
$704,000.
Monday June 7, 2010
Community Event
Youth Rodeo Romps
Juniors impress at pole bending Submitted
Photo courtesy of Kirtis DeFehr E-mail here
A young rider digs in during the Pole Bending event at Heritage Park on the weekend. To see more great photos visit Kirtis' site go here.
Revised Wednesday June 30, 2010
Local News
Hanging in the balance
Cache Creek battles for survival with Metro Van over WtE incinerator plan
Craig Hill/Voice
CacheCreek landfill handout photo
etro
Vancouver's Waste-to-energy (WtE) plan is poised to gut Cache Creek's
economy, threatening to turn a once-thriving town into a backwater gas
pit-stop.
Wednesday June 30, 2010
Environment
Holding Hands For Planet Earth
Hands Across the Sands for awareness about offshore oil Saturday English bay
drilling
Staff/Voice
he
biggest oil spill in history is taking place in the Gulf of Mexico as you
read this. It has the potential to be a planet killer. Benzene levels are at
hazardous levels for 30 feet above the entire surface of the gulf. Throw in
Hurricane Alex and you've got a mess of magnanimous proportions.
Wednesday June 30, 2010
Community
Chilliwack Love-In Spontaneous Acts of Human Kindness Craig Hill/Voice
o
you Love Chilliwack enough to participate in Spontaeous Acts of Human
Kindness (SAHK)? Churches around Chilliwack sponsor a yearly event called
Love Chilliwack and the latest love-in ...
Monday June 28, 2010
Business
The Final Cut
After 45-years he's laid down the scissors for the last time
Craig Hill/Voice
Photo by Chris Gadsden
Bill Higginbottom cuts the 3rd generation of the Gadsden family's hair on his retirement day last Saturday.
Sunday June 27, 2010
Business
Helpful Handouts Gone With the PST Small business FIBA Brian Bonney
stung by loss of
commission dollars by Craig Hill
t's
crunch time for the HST which kicks in July 1 and small businesses are
scrambling to start collecting it. The provincial government commission
cheques that helped pay the costs associated with collecting and remitting
the now defunct PST will not be there for the HST. Cheque amounts varied
depending on ...
Saturday June 25, 2010
Street Views
Foot & Feather Go Together
Walk on the wild side through downtown has happy ending
Craig Hill/Voice
Voice photos
A mother goose walked her youngster from Spadina and Main to Salish Park. The Voice followed them on their perilous pond pilgrimage.
Friday June 25, 2010
Entertainment
Jack Gives Back
Singer Jack Johnson helps Fraser Riverkeeper to the tune of $2500
Craig Hill/Voice
small
local group has caught some big attention from superstar Jack Johnson. His "All At Once Community"
organization has offered to match donations made to Fraser Riverkeeper up to
$2500 until October 1, 2010 ...
Friday June 25, 2010
Fishing Community
Fishing Frenzy
Greg Clark Derby draws record number of anglers to Cultus Lake
by Chris Gadsen, Fraser River Salmon Soc.
he
annual fishing derby organized by the Fraser Valley Salmon Society as part
of the B C's Family Fishing weekend attracted close to 900 anglers to Cultus
Lake on Saturday in search of Northern pikeminnows.
Tuesday June 22, 2010
Feature Story
Chilliwack's Got Game!
City is on board with Monopoly Revised June 23 Staff/Voice
Photo by Ryan Dyck.
or
months now Chilliwack has been waiting with bated breath for news on whether
or not the city earned a spot on the 75th Anniversary Monopoly board game
Canadian edition, and today in a televised conference, Hasbro Canada
announced what this little city of 75,000 has been waiting for –
congratulations, we got game!
Friday June 25, 2010
Exclusive
Boater Beware
Deaths on the water numbers are up despite new licences
Craig Hill/Voice
his
year spring was almost sunless and early summer is just teasing but it's
bound to get better. Canadians are water lovers and bad weather won't stop
them.
How much do we love the water? The marine industry reels in $26-billion a year and a large chunk of that is from recreational boaters. Ipsos Reid says this summer, 6-million sail and power boats ...
Thursday June 24, 2010
Open
Letter
CRV Salmon Hatchery Under Pressure Federspiel file photo
More gravel pit woes
Open Letter to MP & DFO:
Dear Mr. Strahl and Ms. Shea:
We are writing to ask you for your immediate support in a matter of grave concern to the multi-million dollar, salmon producing, Chilliwack River Valley Hatchery ...
Thursday June 24, 2010
Grand Opening
Mill Street Gets Glam
Diva! Boutique, the new kid on the block a good fit
Submitted
iva!
Boutique will be officially opening its glamourous doors on Saturday, July 3
at 10am. We welcome to our little shop of all things beautiful and girly.
Diva! Boutique is a quaint little shop on Mill Street 9345A Mill Street ...
Thursday June 24, 2010
Press Release
The Happy Philosophers
Three women – a thousand journeys
Submitted
ou
may have seen their smiling faces on local SHAW TV or perhaps on Global TV
Morning news with Lynn Collier but Julie Houlker, Michelle Rickaby and
Glenda Standeven have good reason ...
Thursday June 24, 2010
Local News
Sanctuary on School Street
Affordable March 2010 file photo
Housing
total of 33 ex-Olympic Village affordable housing units slated to be
completed by early spring, will be re-constructed on School Street. CCS will
have 11-units for at-risk youth and the Creative Centre Society will have
22-units for adults with mental illness.
The Voice apologizes for missing the groundbreaking ceremony. BC Housing forgot to notify us.
Wednesday June 23, 2010
Community News
Blue Gold
RBC global clean water initiative
Craig Hill/Voice
he
Blue Water Project is a 10-year, $50-million
RBC at Cultus Lake/Voice
initiative by Royal Bank of Canada global watershed awareness programs and provide grants ...
Monday June 21, 2010
Local Event
Oasis Village Launch Party
TV stars grace Chilliwack for Grand Opening Staff/Voice
asis
Village Grand Opening took place June 17 and Chilliwack saw some pretty big
stars hit town for it.
Letters Thursday June 24, 2010
Another Paradox
My Bad! Reader points out Carlin didn't actually write Paradox of Our Time
"I
thought you might find the following article interesting from Snopes
here."
- Peg Ponack
t
seems that the Voice was wrong Wednesday after a reader
pointed out, that contrary to common belief, the muse "Paradox of Our
Time" wasn't written by Carlin. Thanks for the education Peg but I knew
Carlin wasn't that sappy. Honest!
Wednesday June 23, 2010
Special
"Paradox of Our Time"
In memory of George Carlin
Staff/Voice
For those of you who've never had the chance to read this inspiring poem by Carlin after his wife died. Carlin died on this day in 2008.
he
paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter
tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have
less; ...
Thursday June 8, 2010
Local News
A Burning Issue
Metro plan goes up in smoke
Craig Hill/Voice
f
Metro Vancouver has it's way, then the first thing burned in their
Waste-to-Energy (WTE) incinerator plant will be the feedback forms from
thousands of concerned Lower Mainland citizens opposed to their trash
incineration plan.
Monday June 21, 2010
Editorial
Pathetic Parenting
The damage done Staff/Voice
he
first day of summer brings the Voice closer to summer
vacation. An unfortunate incident took place over the weekend that involved
me almost being attacked by a trio of unruly people who are supposed to be
parents.
I was cussed at, screamed at, humiliated, embarrassed and given the finger by them while their kids watched. Nice parents.
Monday June 21, 2010
Local News
Bike to Work Week
Sardis Sr. Student wins expensive bike Staff/Voice
ayor
Sharon Gaetz presented Christopher Martin, 18, Monday with a brand new
hybrid mountain...
Monday June 21, 2010
Views
Horsing Around
Miniature horse is big on character
Staff/Voice
Voice photo
Near Blue Heron Reserve.
This guy was friendly enough to come over to the to the car and mug for the cam.
Monday June 21, 2010
Events
Greg Clark Fishing Derby
Cultus lake Staff/Voice
See the photo gallery here.
Monday June 21, 2010
Community Events
St. John Ambulance
Open House day Staff/Voice
See the photo gallery here.
Monday June 21, 2010
Fundraiser
Party For The Animals
SPCA benefit Staff/Voice
See the photo gallery here.
Monday June 21, 2010
Event
Meet Me At The River
Family fun day Staff/Voice
See the photo gallery here.
Monday June 21, 2010
Event
CAV Me
morial
Ride
Photo Gallery Staff/Voice
See the photo gallery here.
Saturday June 19, 2010
Event
Prospera Centre Open House
Community Awareness Staff/Voice
Kiwanis Super Reader took part in Community Awareness Day.
Saturday June 19, 2010
Street Views
A Eureka Moment
Christmas in June
Staff/Voice
Staff/Voice photo
The TV series "Eureka" was filming again last week and this time crews decked the halls and transformed the downtown into a Christmas scene. Photos here.
Friday June 18, 2010
Upcoming Event
"Back to the Blues"
Gospel blues music fest seeks sponsors Staff/Voice
or
the last six summers, one of the most uplifting family events “Back to the
Blues” Gospel Blues Festival, has taken place in Chilliwack, at the
Thresherman’s Heritage Village by Heritage Park. People come from around the
Province, parts of Alberta and Washington ...
Saturday June 19, 2010
Community
Riding Ability
PRDA helps kids for 25-years
Craig Hill/Voice
acific
Riding For Developing Abilities (PRDA) started in 1983 and since then have
helped over 100 kids with disabilities learn about horses and riding them.
The program compliments treatment of physically, mentally or emotionally
impaired children.
Friday June 18, 2010
Father's Day
Gone Fishin'
No licence needed this weekend Staff/Voice
f
you ever wanted to try fishing or introduce the sport to a youngster, now’s
your chance to do it for free, Environment Minister Barry Penner announced
yesterday.
“I hope families will take advantage of the free fishing opportunity being provided by the Province, and I encourage ...
Friday June 18, 2010
Entertainment
"Party in the Park" Is Bigger & Badder
Local band to play at community fest Craig Hill/Voice
Chilliwack band "The Lounge Hounds."
ocal
band, The Lounge Hounds, regulars at Characters Pub, will also be one of the
bands rocking the "Party in the Park" in July and August.
Thursday June 17, 2010
Street Views
It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A ...
Photo Blimp in town
Staff/Voice photo
For those who didn't notice the Photo Blimp hovering above downtown Wednesday, here it is. The dirigible is used for aerial pics.
Tuesday June 15, 2010
Local News
CRV Grad Party Aftermath
Citizens tired of cleaning up after weekend warriors
Craig Hill/Voice
n
the May long weekend, the Chilliwack River Valley was visited by a large
group of grad students who spent the weekend renegade camping and partying
past the Tamahi Rapids on Bench Road. When it was over, they left behind ...
Tuesday June 15, 2010
Local News
CAV Vets Ride
Hundreds pay respect to fallen troops
Craig Hill/Voice
he
3rd CAV Ubique Memorial Ride took place on Saturday sweeping through the
Fraser Valley and stopping in Hope before ending with a Service at Sappers
Park Cenotaph. The rally saw approximately 700 bikers and cars carrying
about 1500 people raise in excess of $10,000 for the Wounded Warrior Fund
and the Silver Cross families. (more soon)
Monday June 14, 2010
Letters
MLAs Under Fire From Tweeters
Liberal MLAs starting to jump a sinking ship
Submitted June 12 by the BC NDP Party
his
morning's breaking news that Blair Lekstrom - the Minister of Energy and
Mines - has resigned from Cabinet and the BC Liberal Caucus over the HST, is
a ...
Monday June 14, 2010
Letters
11 Things You Should Know
Myrtle McDonald shares her views on a few topics
Submitted by Myrtle McDonald
trust you will read this article carefully and share it with your staff and
with anyone in government or the private sector, who is trying to bring
about safe fuel production and ...
Monday June 14, 2010
Press Release
Lobbying Efforts Pay Off For Home Buyers
Real Estate reps get HST threshold upped
Submitted by Steve Lerigny, CADREB
June 7, 2010 Release
t's
always been a great idea to buy a new home in the beautiful eastern Fraser
Valley, but thanks to the efforts of the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA),
it makes even more sense in the days leading up ...
Monday June 14, 2010
Press Release
Volunteer Society
Something Special
Yarrow group wins Betty Urquart Award from UFV
Submitted by Patty Wellborn
here
is a popular saying that goes: ‘if you build it, they will come.’ In Yarrow,
they built it, they came, and now it’s the perfect example of a thriving
community enterprise ...
Sunday June 13, 2010
Press Release
Midnight At The
Oasis
Chilliwack Seniors Living Sustainably
Submitted by Debbie Walker
ebbie Walker, President of Translucent Publicity and The Oasis, is pleased
to confirm special guests in the film and television industry will be
arriving for the invitation only Launch Party being held in Chilliwack on
Thursday June 17, 2010.
Friday June 11, 2010
Community News
Fun and Fitness For Funds
Yarrow runners raise cash for Teen Challenge Centre
Craig Hill/Voice
ast
Saturday, Yarrow Fitness Inc., hosted a Fun Run and Hanne Loewen ...
Read it
& see the gallery
here
Sunday June 13, 2010
Community News
The Invisible Disability
Chilliwack Brain Injury Drop-In Centre a community blessing
Craig Hill/Voice
ave
you ever met a paranoid schizophrenic? Chances are you wouldn't know it if
you did. It's something that isn't always discernable in people. It's a
hidden illness that manifests itself in ways the average, untrained person
wouldn't understand.
Friday June 11, 2010
Lifestyles
Parabolic Eco-
Man
Living in the round a genetic trait
Craig Hill/Voice
Yarrow parabolic domes
he
commune of yesterday is really more like rural Yarrow community of today.
But there's little semblance to those the wild hippy days of yore. These
days when you think of communes, you think of hippies and hookah pipes ...
Friday June 11, 2010
Community
St. John Ambulance Seeks
Fresh Blood
"For the benefit of mankind"
Craig Hill/Voice
n
Saturday June 19, the Chilliwack arm of the St. John Ambulance Brigade is
having an Open House at their Hocking and Young station. The purpose of the
event is to give the public a chance to see what they're all about, and
hopefully, to sign up more volunteers. Go to almost any event ...
Wednesday June 9, 2010
Community 
People Of The River Hit The Lake
53rd Annual Cultus Lake Water Sports Festival
Craig Hill/Voice
he Sto:lo
people are known worldwide for their beautifully carved cedar canoes, which
were the main mode of transportation in this country long before the onset
of motorized vessels. The Salish war canoes are world-renowned
...
Thursday June 10, 2010
Education
U-Pass U-Think?
UFV Student Union unsure how it will help students
Craig Hill/Voice
UFV SUS Interim
Pres. Jay Mitchell
n
September 1, all students at publicly funded colleges and universities will
be eligible for what the BC government calls "The most comprehensive student
transit program in Canada."
Premier Gordon Campbell announced yesterday ...
Thursday June 10, 2010
Community
A Growing Concern
Annual plant sale is perennial in nature
Craig Hill/Voice
he
sun shone on hundreds of smiling faces last Saturday as the green thumb
crowd flocked to the annual ...
Wednesday June 9, 2010
Community
Hanks
For The Cuts
Yarrow Hank Da Barber legend
still finding ears after all these years Craig Hill/Voice
ranks
for the memoires. Where do you go when you want to remember how it was way
back when? You go to Hank Da Barber's.
These days they're more apt to be called a beauty salon or a hairdresser and back before words like "moptician" ...
Wednesday June 9, 2010
Arts News
Full Spectrum Art Show
Range of art on exhibit at City Hall
Craig Hill/Voice
This oil by Marie McGill is titled "Waiting" is on display in the City Hall Art Gallery.
The show runs from June 1-29 from 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon-Fri. For more information contact the Chilliwack Visual Artists.
Wednesday June 9, 2010
Upcoming Event
Rally Recalls The Fallen
CAV Memorial Ride To Draw Thousands To Sappers Park
Craig Hill/Voice
ince
2002, 149 Canadian troops have died. The latest casualty was Combat Engineer
Regiment Sergeant Martin Goudreault, 35, from Ontario. He was on his third
tour of duty in Afghanistan when ...
Read it
& see the gallery here
Wednesday June 9, 2010
Editorial
City Denies Native Event Funding Request
Spirit of the People organizers are on their own Craig Hill/Voice
raditional
sources of funds have all but dried up for community groups and City Hall,
for instance, has rejected with regret requests from most non-profit
community groups who have gone to council with hat in hand. Many small
organizations are suffering and on the brink of collapse with out funding
...
Tuesday June 8, 2010
Community Event
Putting on the Ritz
Yarrow loves it's "Day" Craig Hill/Voice
n
Saturday, the normally tranquil hamlet of Yarrow exploded with colour for
the annual Yarrow Days celebration at the community park. Families lined the streets under a rare blue sky and
kids leapt for candies tossed from an array of floats embellished with
balloons, ribbons and smiling faces.
Tuesday June 8, 2010
Betty Urquart Award
All In A Day's Work
UFV pays
homag
e
to volunteer society
Craig Hill/Voice
arrow
Volunteer Society members have won UFV's prestigious Betty Urquart
Award for volunteerism. It was all in a day's work for Yarrow Day
organizers, Corie Robinson and her husband Graham, who were at Community
Park Saturday morning busily setting up booths and prepping for the ...
Monday June 7, 2010
Coffee Talk
A Mayoralty Minute
Sharon Gaetz talks about the city's latest achievements
Staff/Voice
ayor
Sharon Gaetz appeared on StarFm today and the following is highlights from
that conversation with dynamic duo, Scott and Lisa.
Cheam Leisure Centre
You know we have some pretty cool things that have happened in the city ...
June 2010 News Archive
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