Tuesday November 2, 2010
Feature Story
Getting Back To The Future
City honours museum director Ron Denman
Craig Hill/Voice photos
very
city has a museum but none have a Ron Denman. Denman's the guy that knows
everything about the history of Chilliwack. He's good at it and has been doing
it for 25-years, and when someone wants to know something about a
place...
Tuesday November 2, 2010
Letters
Morton Shares Her Shots
The trip down the Fraser to the Cohen Commission
Submitted by Alexandra Morton
have posted a slide show on my blog
www.alexandra
morton.typepad.com to portray the extraordinary spirit of the paddle down the lower Fraser River to the Cohen Inquiry. 100 people in canoes and boats traveled the lower Fraser, camped on its shores simply request that the salmon feedlot disease records be thoroughly investigated by the Cohen Commission.
Tuesday November 2, 2010
Local Real Estate News
Home Buyers Return to Market
Chilliwack sales bounce back in October
Submitted by Steve Lerigny, CADREB
ost
HST jitters appear to be calming down, as home buyers are cautiously
returning to the real estate market. Home sales in Chilliwack and area
climbed by 28% on a seasonally adjusted basis month over month, breathing
life back into a housing sales slump.
Chilliwack News November 2010
Monday November 1, 2010
City Hall News
City Hall Greeting Card Contest
Gary Zerbe's winning design
Staff/Voice photo
ity
Hall was looking for the perfect design for this year's official greeting
card, and...
Monday November 1, 2010
Political News
Gordo, It's Time
Liberals face mounting pressure to exit stage right
Submitted by Rebecca Helps, Green Party
he
premier's speech last night will not change the minds of BC voters and it
will not improve Campbell's political prospects within his own party," said
Jane Sterk, leader of the Green Party of BC. "The speech demonstrated that
Campbell...
Monday November 1, 2010
Street News
Housing Victoria's Homeless
BC Housing slashes funding to the capital's shelters
Submitted by Janine Bandcroft Street Newz
St. John the Divine shelter on Quadra St.
tarting
November 1st BC Housing will cut funding to St. John the Divine, a 40 mat
Cold/Wet overnight shelter...
Monday November 1, 2010
Community News
Working Through Illiteracy
CLCS offers one-of-a-kind program in Canada
Staff/Voice photos
eople
never stop learning. Something new can be gleaned every day providing one
keeps an open mind and employers demand that staff working for them have the
basic skills to help them get through a day on the job.
Wednesday November 3, 2010
BC Environment News
First Nations
Celebrate Victory
Feds nix Fish Lake copper mine plan
Submitted by Tsilhqot'in National Govt
he
Tsilhqot'in National Government and its' community members are rejoicing in
today's decision by Federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice against
issuing permits for the proposed Prosperity mine in central BC. This ruling
will serve as a catalyst for...
Wednesday November 3, 2010
BC Govt News
Healthy Minds, Healthy People
Ministry unveils plan to deal with addiction and mental illness
Release by BC Ministry of Health
he
Province today released a 10-year plan to address mental health and
substance use with a focus on prevention of problems, early intervention,
treatment and sustainability.
Wednesday
Novemb
er
3, 2010
Letters
Funk Clarifies BIA Role Downtown
Surveyed businesses indicate safety, greening, marketing biggest concerns
Submitted by Kathy Funk, Exec Dir. BIA
hank
you for your recent email inquiring about the Downtown Chilliwack Business
Improvement Association (BIA). Feedback is very important to us and we
appreciate your taking the time to write to us.
Wednesday November 3, 2010
Arts News
Sagebrush to Seagulls
Christine Camilleri's intimate views of BC in oils
Staff/Voice photo
ast
week to catch the art show ending Nov.10th at the Chilliwack Museum on Main
St.
Wednesday November 3, 2010
City Hall News
UK Cadets Celebrate 150-years
City Hall shows appreciation to Welsh unit
Staff/Voice photos
aptain
Mervyn Jones, Platoon Commander, Rossett Platoon United Kingdom Cadets,
along with his cadet ...
Wednesday November 3, 2010
City Hall News
A Mayor Minute
Sharon Gaetz talks about crime, transit and Cultural Centre open house
Staff
hilliwack
Mayor Sharon Gaetz was on 98.3 Starfm Wednesday morning. The following are
highlights from her conversation with radio personality Scott Riley.
Wednesday November 3, 2010
Political News
Premier's Decision Makes Green's Day
Sterk agrees that Campbell resignation holds possibility of something better for BC
Submitted by Rebecca Helps, GP
ike
others, the Green Party of BC was surprised by the timing of Gordon
Campbell's announcement that he is...
Thursday November 4, 2010
Local News
Paramount's Final Curtain Call
Landmark Cinemas donate movie theatre to the City
Submitted by City Hall
he
City of Chilliwack is thrilled to accept the generous donation of the
Paramount theatre building and property from Landmark Cinemas of Canada. The
credits went up for the last time at the Paramount theatre on Wednesday
night...
Friday November 5, 2010
Health News
Flu Shot Or Not?
Dr. Perry Kendall talks about flu vaccines Staff/CBC photo
t's
influenza season again. But before you jump in line to get your shot, its
important to know what the consensus is and make your own decision.
Friday November 5, 2010
Local News
Why Can't We Vote In Elections Online?
It would be cool to e-vote in your pajamas
Staff/Voice archived story - November 2009
Web photo
f
we can buy and participate in just about anything online, including
registering to vote, doing our taxes, banking and paying...
Friday
Nov
ember 5, 2010
Upcoming Event
Raising Healthy Kids
Community Celebration featuring keynote speaker Paul Kershaw
Submitted by Michael Berger, CLCS
he
Chilliwack Early Years Committee will be hosting a “Community Celebration”
event featuring speaker Paul Kershaw. The purpose of the event is to inform
the wider community about the importance of early child development and its
significance...
Friday
Nov
ember 5, 2010
Upcoming Event
Reaching Out To New Canadians
CLCS hosts ESL Knowledge Exchange
Submitted by Michael Berger, CLCS
o
you have business clients or employees from countries other than Canada?
Does your agency provide services or programs for immigrants and English as
a Second Language learners? If so…you are invited to join us for an ESL
Knowledge Exchange.
Saturday November 6, 2010
Community News
Sharing Life's Stories
Choosing To Smile writers invite contest submissions
Submitted by Glenda Standeven
he
Choosing to Smile Facebook group is holding a contest inviting people to...
Saturday November 6, 2010
Environment News
Its Almost
O-Fish-Al
Pacific Salmon to be designated provincial fish
Staff/Voice
id
you know that BC doesn't have an official fish? We have an official flower,
tree, flag, bird, mammal, gem and even a tartan, but no symbolic fish.
Ever since February 2009 in a story spawned by Vancouver Sun writer Miro Cerntig first ...
Saturday November 6, 2010
Editorial
A Life Less Ordinary
A short story and long trail of broken bones Craig Hill/Voice
just stubbed my toe so hard that I think it must be broken. It's not that
I'm injury-prone, in fact I'm very careful most times because there aren't
many bones in my body that haven't already been broken at least once. Most
people have lots of stories of being injured and many of them worse than
this sordid tale.
Saturday
Novemb
er
6, 2010
Local News
Veterans' Voices "Fall On Deaf Ears"
Local NDP candidate O'Mahony questions Strahl's absence
Submitted by Dick Harrington, NDP Campaign Manager
he
protest march, sponsored by the local Veterans' Association, originated at
the Cottonwood Mall and travelled down Vedder Road ...
Revised Sunday November 7, 2010
Feature Story
A Show Of Force
500 Chilliwack veterans march for better benefits
Craig Hill/Voice photos
hey
fought for Canada in the past and yet, here they are on home turf with
another fight on their hands. This time its a battle for what veterans feel
they deserve. On Saturday ex-soldiers marched on MP's offices from coast to
coast.
Monday November 8, 2010
Local News
The Blue Gold Rush
Harrison IPP projects enough to light up over 30,000 homes Craig Hill/Voice
here's
water in them thar hills and it's creating something that looks like the
corporate gold rush of the new millennium.
Wednesday November 10, 2010
Upcoming Family Event
Winged Wonders
Thousands of eagles descend on FV for salmon
Submitted by Jo-Ann Chadwick, FR Safari
Sonsie the eagle. Photo submitted.
he
fall brings cooler temperatures, shorter days and a mosaic of red-orange...
Wednesday November 10, 2010
Upcoming Family Event
Live at the Library
Fairy Tale actors enhance children's storytime
Submitted by Gwyneth Jones Chwk Library
ver read a fairy tale and wished you could meet the princess or shake hands with the brave knight? Imagine...
Wednesday November 10, 2010
Feature Story
Chilliwack Flag
Pride
Canadian troops honour city by raising flag in Afghanistan
Craig Hill/Voice photos
aster
Coproral Mark Gillatly presented the City's flag to Mayor Sharon Gaetz after
it been flown for a day at the Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan and signed
by Task Force 3-09 troops. Gillatly, who did a tour-of-duty in the
war-torn...
Thursday November 11, 2010
Native Community News
Feds Pump Millions Into Reservations
Chilliwack First Nations communities to benefit from housing retrofit funds
Submitted by Michael Hurley, CHMC
he
Government of Canada announced (yesterday) an investment of more than $2.8
million as part of the year two funding through Canada’s Economic Action
Plan to...
Thursday November 11, 2010
Letters
IPP Plants Affect River Recreation
Local kayakers worried about dewatering, flow reduction
Submitted by Ryan Bayes, FV Whitewater
ts
hard to say exactly how this will affect paddlers until its completed. The
diverted water will undoubtedly reduce the number of days that the creek has
sufficient flows to be paddled. Similar projects constructed...
Thursday
November
11, 2010
Letters
Harrison Power Play
Communities rights are being whitewashed
Submitted by Jan Longmore, ACES
here
is an extremely important issue that is looming at our doorstep. It has to
do with the independent power projects (IPP's) involving our precious creeks
and it looks like it is going to continue, unless of course, someone stops
them.
Thursday November 11, 2010
Letters
Baynes' Battle News
Family appeals for prayer
Submitted by Zabeth Baynes
Submitted
ould
you please pray for Paul and Zabeth Bayne and their three children, Kent
(6), Baden (4) and Bethany (3).
Thursday November 11, 2010
Vancouver Street News
Rich Man, Poor Man
DTES activists demonstrate stark contrasts between living standards
Submitted by Carnegie Action
busload
of Downtown Eastsiders and supporters descended on a $31 million mansion
under the construction in Vancouver's wealthy Point Grey neighbourhood to
make a point about inequality today.
Thursday
Novemb
er 11, 2010
Entertainment
Galaxy Theatre Opening Nov. 19
Mega Millions For Mega Screens
Submitted by Cineplex
ineplex
Entertainment is pleased to announce Galaxy Cinemas Chilliwack will open its
doors to guests on Friday, Nov 19. Advance tickets can now be purchased
online beginning Monday, Nov 15 at
www.cineplex.com for Harry Potter.
Thursday November 11, 2010
Environment
Give a Gift of Clean Water This Season
Riverkeeper looking for new members this Christmas
Submitted by Mary Woodsbury, FR
s
we approach the end of another successful year, we want to thank those who
have contributed to our success and encourage your continued support as we
work to ensure
our right to safely swim drink and fish. This holiday season...
Friday November 12, 2010
Native News
The Road Less Travelled
Stó:lō Health honours newly clean and sober Nov. 19 Staff/Voice
I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference - Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken
t's
National Addictions Awareness Week and Stó:lō Nation Health Services is
looking for nominees for their "Honouring and Celebrating Our Path on the
Red Road" that ...
Friday November 12, 2010
Health News
Putting The Hurt On Patients
Sterk says $29/day is too much for patients to bear
Submitted by Rebecca Helps, GP
hanges
are needed but not at this cost. "On Nov. 7, 2010, The Victoria Times
Colonist published an editorial on the fact that hospitals have recently
begun charging patients.
Friday November 12, 2010
BCAA Road Sense
Stay Safe Behind The Wheel This Winter
Driving tips for snow and ice
Submitted by BCAA Traffic Safety Fdn
very
day in British Columbia, workers are at risk of being injured or even killed
while driving on the job. In fact, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause
of worker deaths in this province.
Friday November 12, 2010
Local News
Wally World!
Walmart megastore opens to mega crowds at Eagle Landing
Staff/Voice photos
he
largest Walmart in BC threw open it's doors this morning at Eagle Landing in
Chilliwack. People started ...
Friday November 12, 2010
Local News
Cherri Cheesecake
Burlesque Revue actors unleashed at Cheeky store
Craig Hill/Voice photos
Cheesecake actors Friday before show.
irls
just want to have fun. Some of the cast of Cheesecake Burlesque Revue...
Friday November 12, 2010
Feature Story
Stó:lō Remembrance
Day Ceremony
Hundreds show up for at Resource Centre to pay respect
Craig Hill/Voice photos
t
least two-hundred people marched in a wreath laying procession in memory of
those soldiers, both Native and non-Native, who lost their lives in service
to their country.
Saturday November 13, 2010
Community News
Oasis Factor A Step Closer To Aviva Funds
A sustainable Chilliwack community within a community needs votes
Staff
ebbie
Walker, developer of the Oasis Factor project in Chilliwack, has had the
sustainable and environmentally friendly seniors housing idea short-listed
for yet another...
Sunday November 14, 2010
Letters
For The Record
Chilliwack Walmart isn't the biggest in BC
Submitted by Travis Sullivan
our
article posted Nov 12, 2010, incorrectly states that the Eagle Landing
Walmart Supercentre is the largest in BC. This is not the case, as the
Walmart at Grandview corners in South Surrey is 215,000 sq ft. The Walmart
that opened June 10 in Victoria is 216,000 sq ft. This is in addition to the
172,000 sq ft Supercentre in Westbank and Duncan's 156,000 sq foot...
Sunday November 14, 2010
City Hall News
Staff/Voice
he
City is preparing to ratify amendments to the Animal Control and Licence
Bylaw Acts Monday which include a hike in dog licencing and adoption fees.
The fee for a licence is currently set at $12 and come Jan.1st. it's going
up $15.
Sunday Nove
mber 14, 2010
Christmas
Top Twelve Toys
Walmart releases most popular list for Christmas 2010 Staff/Voice
almart
Canada today announced its list of
must-have toys for the 2010 holiday season. The prices for all 12 toys,
available at Walmarts across the country, have been rolled back by as much
as 30% to help Canadians get great value this holiday season.
Monday November 15, 2010
Retail News
Washington Stores
Brace For Canadians
Three great reasons to shop stateside this season: Black Friday, HST and dollar parity Staff/Voice
f
you want a reason to shop in the US this Christmas season, then you have a
few to choose from. For starters, the HST would be a reason. A strong
Canadian dollar is another. Black Friday is another. Want more?
Monday November 15, 2010
Politics
O'Mahony's On The Move
Old fashioned door-knocking leaves residents impressed
Submitted by Richard Harrington
wen
O'Mahony recently completed a thorough door-to-door canvass of the "northern
tier" of the Riding of Chilliwack/Fraser Canyon. This means that Gwen has
personally canvassed ninety percent of all the homes.
Tuesday November 16, 2010
Public Transit News
Transit Plan Stalls
Well-oiled bus system tops Chilliwack's Christmas Wish List
Staff/Voice/BC Transit photo
ear
Santa: City Council doesn't want two front teeth for Christmas this year.
They just want a functioning public transportation system. There is a master
plan, honest, they just haven't formulated it yet. You may have to park the
buses outside...
Tuesday November 16, 2010
Community News
Let Them Eat Cake
Kids take over City Hall
Staff/Voice
id
you know that over 3.2 million Canadians are denied their birthright or the
correct identification on their birth records? According to the Canadian
Children's Rights...
Wednesday November 17, 2010
Editorial Comment
Chilliwack Chamber Snubs The Voice
Once again the little noses go up in the air
by Craig Hill
f
course the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce didn't invite the Voice to
attend the Business Excellence Awards. They didn't show us the secret hand
shake for their club. It's not like we don't try to help local business as
much as possible. We're not at all interested in
an award or even the food, just reporting.
Wednesday November 17, 2010
City Hall News
Janzen: City Headed In Wrong Direction
City Councillor opposes budget package
Submitted by Coun. Diane Janzen
iane
Janzen, Chilliwack City Councillor opposed the Financial Plan Bylaw
stating that “this takes the City in the wrong financial direction”. As
presented she indicated concerns that the City would lose its enviable...
Wednesday November 17, 2010
City Hall News
Safe On The Job And At Home
City receives NAOSH honourable mention award
Staff/Voice
Mayor Sharon Gaetz accepts award Monday
anadian
workplace statistics tell us that three workers are killed every day in this
country. According to CUPE, in 2007 the number of workers...
Wednesday November 17, 2010
Veterans News
Strahl
Responds To Veterans' Concerns
No Widow's Tax, no claw backs
Submitted by MP Chuck Strahl's Office
his
Government readily admits that we inherited some real problems in Veterans
Affairs, and that some still exist. If there hadn’t been problems we
wouldn’t have felt the need to establish a new Veterans Charter, a Veterans
Bill of Rights and an office of Veterans Ombudsman.
Thursday November 18, 2010
Health News
Are You Waiting For Surgery?
New gov't website offers comprehensive wait time info
Submitted by BC Gov't
new surgical wait times website – the most comprehensive of its kind in
Canada – will give patients the tools to make more informed decisions about
their surgery waits, while helping to reduce overall wait times, said
Minister of Health...
Thursday November 18, 2010
Veterans
News
More Help For Veterans
Over $2B plunked into Enhanced Charter fund
Submitted by Veterans Affairs Canada
oday,
the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs and
Minister of State (Agriculture), tabled changes to the New Veterans Charter
to significantly improve financial support for injured Canadian Forces
members and Veterans.
Thursday November 18, 2010
BC News
RCMP-Linked Deaths Too High
BCCLA says province's police fatality rate doubles Ontario
Submitted by BC Civil Liberties Assoc.
he
RCMP released figures yesterday that confirm the B.C. Civil Liberties
Association’s findings that B.C. has more than twice as many police deaths
as Ontario. RCMP figures show that on a per capita basis B.C.’s
police-involved death rate is 2.5 times higher than Ontario’s rate.
Thursday November 18, 2010
City Hall News
City Hall Picks Up Appreciation Award
Fraser Valley Home Builders Association bestows honour
Staff/Voice
he
City of Chilliwack picked up another award Nov. 4th at The Fraser Valley
Home Builders Association banquet...
Wednesday November 18, 2010
Exclusive
Georgia Nicols Peers Into Our Future
Each sign has a never-before-done 40-year timeline
Submitted by Georgia Nicols
ou
and Your Future describes the twelve signs (including romance, and each sign
as a parent, child, boss and employee). At the end of each sign, there's a
section on How to be a Happier Aries, How to be...
Thursday November 18, 2010
Viewpoints
Is He Hitting The Bottle Again?
King Campbell is still dictating despite his resignation
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
ust
pondering. But Gordon Campbell actions are similar to those who are either
just going into, or trying to climb out of, a drunk. And at 81 I’ve seen a
few drunks in my life. How else to explain our premier’s reeling...
Thursday November 18, 2010
Feature Story
Rehabilitating The Wild
Eagle soars after being nursed back to health by O.W.L.
Submitted by Jo-Ann Chadwick, FV Bald Eagle Festival Society 
Ralph Day takes Bella to a spot near Kilby where the eagle was released.
ith
only 2 days to go before the 15th Annual Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival
there is no
Friday November 19, 2010
Viewpoints
Veteran Leader Responds To MP Strahl
Many questions unanswered Submitted by Joe Beauchamp
read Mr. Strahl's Letter to the editor in the Chilliwack Times dated
November 16, 2010. First and foremost, Mr. Strahl states in this letter. "
Yes, it's unfortunate my schedule did not allow me to attend the rally. It
would have been nice to address these issues earlier"...
Saturday November 20, 2
010
Film
Democracy, A Dying Art
Empower yourself through film
Submitted by Jan Longmore, ACES
n
association with Cinema Politica Fraser Valley, Area C Environmental
Stewards (ACES) are holding a Community Movie Night on Friday Nov. 26
at Harrison Mills Community Hall (1995 School Road) at 7:00 p.m. (doors open
at 6:30). We will be screening Paul Manly's "You, Me and the SPP: Trading
Democracy for Corporate Rule".
Saturday November 20, 2010
Street News
The Reachable And The Teachable
Will a Chilliwack landowner step up and do something similar here?
Submitted by Woodwynn Farms
oodwynn
Farms is a 193-acre organic farm and therapeutic community that welcomes
homeless individuals...
Saturday November 20, 2010
BC Politics
Campbell
Needs To Exit Now
Dragged kicking and screaming?
Submitted by Rebecca Helps
reen
Party of BC calls on all MLAs to stand up to party discipline.
"Campbell's decision to quit and stay is paralyzing BC," said Jane Sterk, leader of the Green Party of BC. "Bill Bennett is saying what all BC Liberal MLAs need to say. Campbell needs to leave...
Saturday November 20, 2010
Letters
Jason Campbell Rides For A Cure
Canuck Place Hospice kids to benefit
Submitted by Corette
i,
my name is Jason Campbell and I am training to do a bike ride across
Canada...
Saturday November 20, 2010
Federal Politics
A Stacked Senate
Is Harper manipulating the senate?
Submitted by Gwen O'Mahony, NDP
t's
appalling that Prime Minister Harper's appointed Senators would defeat a
Bill that has been passed by our duly elected Parliament," Gwen O'Mahony
stated after learning of the Senate vote on the Climate Change
Accountability Act. This Act, which had been passed...
Sunday November 21, 2010
Local News
Superstore May See Christmas Pickets
UFCW Nov. Strike Vote critical in more ways than one
Craig Hill/Voice
he
United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW) is set to take a strike vote
Nov. 28-29. The union is seeking a 5-year deal.
Strike votes happen all the time, however in Chilliwack there are some dynamics at play aside from the fact that a vote could put the union in a position to picket the store over the busiest time of year.
Sunday November 21, 2010
Social Media
Facebook 2011
We're moving to a "Like" page!
Craig Hill/Voice
e're
growing in leaps and bounds and are doing some restructuring. Last week the
Voice began to shut down our Facebook page and will be setting up a "Like"
page shortly. Apparently, biz is supposed to do that. Oi vey!
We're sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for following the Voice on Facebook and Twitter.
Have
a safe and happy holiday season and we'll be looking forward to seeing you
in our new Facebook in 2011. Can't wait!
Warmly,
Craig Hill, Publisher
The Valley Voice
Monday November 23, 2010
Local News
Crime & Punishment
Youth justice group granted $31,500 in funding from City
Staff/Voice
rime
costs everyone in the community, but what you may not know is that it costs
the youth committing it too.
When the City looks at the business end they know that it takes money to make change.
So in order to keep the wheels of justice restoration well-oiled in...
Monday November 22, 2010
City Hall News
The
Municipal
Rub
What have your city councillors been up to?
Staff/Voice
oun
Stam on Tourism
Coun. Chuck Stam reported that on Nov. 3rd, the board of Chilliwack Tourism got together for a strategic planning session.
"We spent the day talking about our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. Basically it was a review from the plan of 2007..."
Monday Novem
ber 22, 2010
Community News
Friends of CRV Want Targeted Gravel Boycott
FVRD in Catch-22 situation breaking laws it can't enforce
Craig Hill/Voice
riends
of the Chilliwack River Valley are calling on all levels of government to
boy-cott Conflict Gravel operations across BC. According to the Minister of
State Randy Hawes, 70% of the gravel produced in BC is purchased by
governments.
Tuesday November 23, 2010
Community News
Blanketing The City
1st annual event proves to be popular
Submitted by Derek Burbidge
he
Blanket Drive exceeded any and every expectation we had. The support from
Chilliwack was overwhelming, blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, sweaters,
jackets, gloves, toques, home-made toques and more, we were blown away by
the support.
Langley and Abbotsford also had a huge out pouring of...
Tuesday November 23, 2010
BC News
BC Civil Liberties Find Secret Police Audit
More transparency needed "Public confidence grows better in sunshine than in the dark"
Submitted by Janine Bandcroft, Victoria
he
BCCLA has discovered that the province of B.C. completed a secret audit of
the RCMP's performance under the...
Tuesday November 23, 2010
Chilliwack
Consumers Christmas Comes
Early
BIA introduces the Win A Window contest
Submitted by Jessica Clark, BIA
he
Downtown Business Improvement Association is pleased to announce that one
lucky person in Chilliwack will walk away before Christmas with a huge
present. This is the largest grand prize giveaway in Chilliwack this holiday
season.
Tuesday November 23, 2010
Feature Story
Sugar Plums Are Dancing In Whoville Already
Win the Window features a truckload of gifts one lucky shopper will win Dec. 20
Craig Hill/Voice
here
was a time in Vancouver when a popular holiday season tradition had families
lining up and down Hastings and Abbott for the chance to peer in wide-eyed
wonderment at an a
Wednesday November 24, 2010
Local News
Winter Wheels In
Trees down and power out to thousands in Fraser Valley
Voice Staff/Tourism Chilliwack photo
he
south coast of BC was hit by a wicked wind storm Monday night which left
thousands without power. As of 2 am there are still two areas – Squiaala and
a small area around Elm and Young still without electricity after crews
worked through the night.
Thursday November 25, 2010
Community
Celebrate A Life
Hospice Society's Name-A-Butterfly tree decorating Dec. 5-22
Submitted by Coletta Holmes
he
Chilliwack Hospice Society will once again set up the Celebrate a Life tree
at Minter Country Gardens, 10015 Young Rd. Sunday, Dec. 5 to Dec. 22. This
is an opportunity to remember a loved one who has died by writing their name
on a butterfly ornament and hanging it on the tree. Volunteers will be on
hand from 2-8 pm.
Wednesday Novem
ber 24, 2010
Parent Clinic
BCAA Child Passenger Safety Workshop
Chilliwack parents to master the art of buckling-up Dec. 15
Submitted by BCAA Traffic Safety Fnd.
earn
more about how to keep your child safe when traveling in a vehicle. Attend a
BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation/ICBC Child Passenger Safety New Parent
Workshop or car seat information sessions.
Thursday November 25, 2010
Feature Story
Gimme Shelter
There are actually more foodless than homeless in Chilliwack
Craig Hill/Voice
hen
temperatures on the coast started to plummet earlier this week, the
provincial government sent out a series of releases saying they were
going to open 165 additional Extreme Weather beds, doubling the existing
Emergency Shelter Program since it began in 2001...
Friday Novemb
er 26, 2010
Local News
'Tis The Season To Be Safe
What ICBC, the RCMP and the Provincial Government say about snow tires
Compiled by staff/Voice
ronically,
yesterday, just as the RCMP put out their Get A Grip release the Chilliwack
community was hit hard when a 19-year-old woman tragically lost her life
after the car she was driving spun off Hwy. 1 at Annis Rd. Police attributed
the accident to not having snow tires.
Friday November 26, 2010
Community News
Parade of Sights and
Sounds
"Experience the Magic" Dec. 4 with Chilliwack
Submitted by Kathy Funk, BIA Exec. Dir.
he
Downtown Business Improvement Association (BIA) has decided to extend the
deadline for parade entries to noon on Friday, November 26. We
have already had a great ...
Friday November 2
6, 2010
Local News
Tradition vs. Political Correctness
School Trustee Maahs a culture hero overnight
Staff/Voice
hat's
in a name? Apparently a lot when it comes to Christmas. Chilliwack School
Board Trustee, Heather Maahs has turned into a Canadian culture hero
overnight as a story sweeps the nation regarding the Board's decision
last week to change the school break name from Winter to Christmas
Break.
Saturday November 27, 2010
Views
Polygamy? Polyandry?
Ha, ha!
"Shame on you, BC Civil Liberties"
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
C
Civil Liberties Association, what are you thinking? I want to laugh at your
application to the court to consider (more or less) legalizing Polygamy. But
I can’t. The matter is too serious. Especially for young women born into
fundamentalist religions.
Saturday November 27, 2010
Views
Clearing The Air
EcoLogic's Macdonald talks about the three R's
Submitted by Myrtle Macdonald
ear
Dedicated Waste and Pollution Reduction Advocates: At least I hope you are
dedicated and sincere. I live in Chilliwack, BC. I am a member of the
environmental umbrella group, eco-logicBC.
West coast air seems pristine in Metro Vancouver, BC and ...
Saturday November 27, 2010
Community News
Food Bank Shelves
Nearly Empty
Donations down as demand grows
Staff/Voice file photo
an
Pratt, Community Ministries Director at the Chilliwack Salvation Army (SA),
told the Voice last Friday that the need for food is "up by 20 per
cent" and the shelves are bare. That's not a good sign at Christmas the help
agency hands out ...
Saturday November 27, 2010
Politics
Greens Call For Basic Income Plan
"Poverty will not go away without fundamental rethink of income security"
Submitted by Rebecca Helps, Green Party
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Child & Youth Advocacy Coalition released a report this week showing the
child poverty rate in British Columbia was 14.5 percent in 2008; that the
number of poor children was 121,000...
Sunday November 28, 2010
Community News
It's Beginning To
Look A lot Like ...
Donate to the food bank and get a chance to win a Christmas Village
Staff/Voice photos
ake
a cash donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank at Banners Restaurant on
Yale Rd. by Dec. 19 and be eligible to win a beautiful
Christmas Village.
Monday November 29, 2010
Feature Story
Oh My Starry Eyed Surprise
Galaxy Cinemas in Chilliwack is BC's first all-digital theatre venue Craig Hill/Voice photos
alaxy
Cinemas at Eagle Landing got it's official lift-off last Thursday with a
gala celebration
Tuesday November
30, 2010
Seasonal Safety
Top Five Christmas
Scams
Don't let online grinches steal your holidays
Courtesy of scambusters.org
s
the Christmas shopping season shifts into high gear, take time to think
carefully before making your purchases and any charitable donations.
Tuesday November
30, 2010
Community
News
All Aboard For The Christmas Spirit
The Odds and Brothers Dube make Agassiz whistle-stop for food bank Dec. 17 on the CPR Holiday Train
Staff/Voice
f
you've never seen a luminescent euphonious centipede then you'll get a
chance to catch one when the 12th Annual CPR Holiday Train arrives for ...
