Thursday Marc
h
31, 2011
Healthy Living
Kids and Nature Amazing Together
Growing plants and caring for bird feeders is fun stuff
Submitted by Sorcha Kincaid, Chilliwack
et
them get dirty! What better way to learn about what bugs and plants do than
to let your little ones dig right in. Chances are they will see adults
digging in the garden this time of year and want to join in anyways. It's
likely best to give them...
Thursday March 31, 2011
City Seen
Candlepower Hour
Coast Hotel Chilliwack dims lights for Earth Hour
Staff/Voice photos
he
Coast Hotel welcomed residents taking part in Earth Hour Saturday. The idea
is to shut off non-essential electrical...
Thursday March 31, 2011
Business News
Ritchie Bros. Sets Co. Online Record
Auction on Wednesday sees 3400 bidding, 37% of sales made on the net
Submitted by Ian Malinski, Ritchie Bros.
Voice photos
itchie
Bros. Auctioneers' March 30 Chilliwack, BC auction set a new site record for
online bidder registrations with close to 1,200. The previous record of 900+
was set at the site's Grand...
Thursday Marc
h
31, 2011
Community News
Water You Gonna Do?
No public consultation on P3 water for Abbotsford and Mission
Submitted by CAUSS
n
April 4th, 2011 the District of Mission and the City of Abbotsford councils
will vote on whether to take the next steps in a plan to privatize the new
Stave Lake drinking water facility. The two councils have been considering
this plan to enter into a 25 year public...
Thursday March 31, 2011
Election 2011
F35 Fighter Jets W
ill
Cost Billions
Tory military spending diverts Canada from peacekeeper role
Submitted by the Gwen O'Mahony Campaign
he
Harper Government is set to spend 16 billion on F35 Joint Strike Fighters.
This aircraft is effective in attacking foreign targets but is ill-suited to
any of Canada’s...
Thursday March
31, 2011
City Hall
Tax Roll Call Review
Deadline to file a complaint with City is April 12
Submitted by Western Block Party
s
your property tax assessment correct? Were there any omissions or mistakes?
Now is the time to file a letter to the Parcel Tax Roll review panel and
have the bill amended. The review panel is meeting 8 am on April 15. The
Roll list can be seen at City Hall.
E-mail Jennifer Kooistra, Manager of Revenue Services
here
or fax to: 604-793-1801
Thursday March 31, 2011
Entertainment
Big Slams On The Big Screen
Wrestlemania final at Galaxy Cineplex Sunday April 3
Submitted by Elect Mark Strahl Campaign
ineplex
Entertainment, via our Front Row Centre Events is pleased to announce
WrestleMania XXVII will be broadcast live at participating Cineplex theatres
across Canada on Sunday, April 3...
Thursday March 31, 2011
Election 2011
Getting To Know Mark
Strahl campaign holds Open House Saturday April 2
Submitted by Elect Mark Strahl Campaign
ocal
Conservative candidate, Mark Strahl, will be hosting an open house at his
campaign headquarters in Chilliwack this Saturday morning April 2nd,10 am,
45819 Alexander Avenue.
Wednesday March 30, 2011
Election 2011
Clive Talkin'
Western Block Party Edwards: Canadians are born in debt, live in debt and will die in debt
Submitted by Western Block Party
n
Canada, politics is very much like a horse race where all the horses belong
to one owner; all the better to fleece the public. Globalism is where all
the horses from all the countries belong to...
Wednesday March 30, 2011
Election 2011
The
Great Debate Isn't Really A Debate
Federal candidates face-off April 21 at the Coast Hotel
Submitted by Exec. Dir. Lisa Caruth, CCC
fter
the recently called federal election, the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is
pleased to announce they will hold an All Candidates Debate on April 21,
2011.
Wednesday Marc
h
30, 2011
Gov't News
Spring Spruce-ups for District 33
Chilliwack schools to receive $2,146,985 Facility Grant funding from the prov gov't
Submitted by the Ministry of Education
nnual
facilities grants (AFG) totalling $110 million in 2011-12 will allow school
districts to conduct maintenance and refurbishment to extend the useful life
of school buildings. Funds will be available to meet district...
Wednesday Mar
ch
30, 2011
Community News
Getting The River Shipshape
Woodtone and Fraser Riverkeepers 4th Peg Leg cleanup April 17
Submitted by Mary Woodbury, Riverkeepers
or
the fourth year in a row, Fraser Riverkeeper will join Woodtone, Andy Rotz,
the City of Chilliwack, and the community in cleaning up the Pegleg Bar in
Chilliwack, in celebration of Earth Day.
Wednesday March 30, 2011
Entertainment
Crazy For Cline
A special Patsy Cline Mother's Day with Bonnie Kilroe at the Cultch
Submitted by Bonnie Kilroe
ike
so many of the most influential singers, Pasty Cline died far too soon but
her memory lives on. But even since that tragic ending, March 5th, 1963,
Cline’s music has continued to cross boundaries and reach a diverse...
Wednesday March 30, 2011
Community Event
The Spellbinding Beauty of Narcissus
Garden Club's 64th Annual Daffodil Show April 8-9
Submitted by Karen Howard, CGC/Voice photo
he
Chilliwack Garden Club's 64th Annual Daffodil & Spring Flower Show is Friday
April 8...
Wednesday March 30, 2011
Talent Call
The Show Must Go On
Murrayville actors need stage manager or face folding the show
Submitted by Kate Major, Murrayville Actors
he
Murrayville Performers are in dire need of a Stage Manager for their spring
show “Dirty Work at the Crossroads”. The director Lorne Seifrid says...
Tuesday Marc
h
29, 2011
Lifestyle
Emotional Distance
Avoidance and the "silent treatment" doesn't help relationships grow
Submitted by Jack Bass, B.A., LL.B.
orms
of abuse in a family vary far beyond the confines of physical or sexual
abuse. Less recognized is the abuse imposed by physical and/or emotional
withdrawal.
This may be a tactic of your family – anger and conflict are...
Tuesday March
29,
2011
Voices
Thoughts of Thoreau
Christy Clark is the BC Liberal Queen of P3's
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
ighting
over scraps of public forests. That’s what we’re doing. Not even old growth,
that’s all gone, but second growth. That was the scenario last Friday at
Qualicum Beach. There was a rally, signs, speeches, citizen dedication and
participation, all trying to muster support from the...
Tuesday March 29, 2011
Community
Hitting The Right Note With Families
89.5 Hawk and Academy of Music team up for $18,000 in bursaries and scholarships
Submitted by Graham Yates, CAM
hilliwack
Academy of Music Principal Graham Yates believes quality music lessons are
good for the community. “After all,” he says, “students taking...
Tuesday March 29, 2011
Election 2011
Focusing On People
Gold plated jet fighters or better health and child care?
Submitted by the Gwen O'Mahony Campaign
rue
to her tough Irish ancestry, Gwen O’Mahony and the NDP Campaign have taken
off like a race horse out of the gate. Signs immediately went up all over
the riding, from Chilliwack to Lillooet and beyond, all within hours of the
writ being dropped.
Tuesday March 29, 2011
Election 2011
Youth Education and Employment Hoskins reaches out to other candidates to find common ground
Submitted by Jamie Hoskins, Green Party
reen
Party candidate nominee Jamie Hoskins is challenging candidates in the other
parties to create a better atmosphere for the 2011 election...
Tuesday March 29, 2011
Election 2011
Opposition Forces Election
Mark Strahl's campaign kickoff boosted by birthday
Submitted by Elect Mark Strahl Campaign
ocal
Conservative candidate Mark Strahl won't soon forget his 33rd birthday.
Instead of celebrating over birthday cake, he and his campaign team are busy
setting up their campaign office for a federal election campaign that...
Tuesday March 29
, 2011
Entertainment
Living With Less
ACES April Movie Night: The Clean Bin Project
Submitted by ACES Environmental Stewards
rant
Baldwin and Jen Rustemeyer go head to head in a competition to live zero
waste for an entire year. Their refreshingly comedic eco-documentary film is
screening Friday April 15th at 7:00, doors 6:30 at Harrison Mills Community
Hall,1995 School Road...
Tuesday March
29, 2011
Community
Optimists' Essayists
Honoured
Students win scholarships, cash prizes and a brunch at Dakotas
Submitted by Glenda Standeven
he
Chilliwack Optimist Club held it's annual Essay Contest with twelve entries
being submitted. The topic this year was, How My Education is the Key to
a Successful Future. "It was a very interesting topic and the judges had
a tough time picking...
Feature Story Sun March 27, 2011
A Sign
She's In I
t
To Win It
Gwen O'Mahony set to enter a "horse race" in coveted Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon riding
Staff/Voice
wen
O'Mahony, the NDP candidate for the Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon riding, was
setting up her election signs Saturday at key locations throughout the city
for the upcoming May 2nd federal election.
Feature Story Sat March 26, 2011 Violent Domestic Assault Leads To McNaught Arrest
Police tracked man to another
house after in
cident
that sent one to hospital with undisclosed injuries
Staff/Voice
n
Friday, at approximately 10A.M., a normally quiet neighbourhood in
Chilliwack's east end, saw police arrest a man suspected of a violent attack
Saturday March 26, 2011
Entertainment
Drowsy Chaperone Keeps You Wide-Eyed
Musical hits and side-splitting humor from 1928 at the Arts & Culture Centre starting April 6
Staff/Voice
et
in the decadent world of the 1920’s, the Chilliwack...
Saturday March
26,
2011
Lifestyle
Counter Fitters and Wire Tappers
2011 Home and Garden Show lets people steal their ideas
Staff/Voice
he
9th Annual Chilliwack Home Garden and Renovation Show is at Heritage Park
this weekend and Gary Moran, Event Manager spoke with 98.3 Starfm's morning
show personalities, Scott and Lisa, last week.
Friday March
25
, 2011
Local News
HST Vote Coming Sooner Via Canada Post
Atty-Gen Barry Penner says referendum by June 24
Submitted by BC Gov't/Voice file photo
ritish
Columbians will have an earlier vote on the HST than previously scheduled
and it will be conducted under the authority of the Referendum Act, Attorney
General Barry Penner announced today.
The Referendum Act ensures a simple majority vote will determine...
Friday March 25, 2011
Local News
Legal Aid No Luxury
BC Civil Liberties backs Doust's Legal Aid Commission report
Staff/Voice file photo
he
B.C. Civil Liberties Association is endorsing the findings and
recommendations of the recent legal aid report prepared by Len Doust, Q.C.
for the Public commission on Legal Aid in B.C. The report, funded by several
legal organizations in British Columbia...
Friday March 25, 2011
Health
Report: BC Surgery Wait Times Shorter
Where you live in Canada can make a difference
Submitted by Can Institute Heath Information
t
least 8 out of 10 Canadian patients are receiving priority area procedures,
such as hip replacements, cataract surgery and cancer radiation treatment,
within medically recommended wait times, according to a new study from the
Canadian Institute for Health.
Friday March 25, 2011
Leisure
Golfers Read to Ready For Spring
Aquadel is offers tips, advice with newsletter
Submitted by Dick Whitlam at Aquadel
quadel
Golf Course at Cultus Lake's exclusive newsletter is now available for FREE.
Each monthly letter contains
Great Savings and Simple, Effective Video Golf Lessons. This month: "2 for 1
Greens Fees" and...
Friday March 25, 2011
Community
Distinguished UFV Alumni Award
Nominees sought for April 1 deadline
Staff/Voice
e're
sure you know some great UFV alumni... maybe you just don't know it. That
teacher who's helping your kid to shine. The nurse who was by your side in
Emergency. The accountant who finds deductions at tax time.
Feature Story Wed March 23, 2011
Bozzini's Gets
The Royal Trea
tment
Singer covers personally inspired new album "The Waiting" at popular the Surrey restaurant April 8
Submitted by Mano at Bozzini's/handout photo
inger-songwriter
Royal Wood has spent years perfecting his craft of balladry and pop music.
He will be featuring his new album, The Waiting. Friday April 8.
Doors 8:00pm Show 9:30pm Tickets $16.
Feature Story Wed March 23, 2011
Janzen
Tenders
Resignation With Sights Set On Ottawa
City loses great councillor but country stands to gain an even better liberal
Submitted by Diane Janzen/Voice file photo
hilliwack
City Councillor Diane Janzen today announced her run for the nomination of
the Liberal Party in the federal riding of Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, saying
that she...
Thursday March 24, 2011
Local News
Everybody Wins
Chilliwack Mall to receive a huge $11-million facelift and new retailers
Staff/Voice
inners,
Sport Chek and Reitman's announced today they're spending $11-million in
renovations to breathe new life into the Chilliwack Mall.
Plans are to add add 55,000 sq. ft. to the mall's existing 174,484 sq.
Thursday March 24, 2011
Political Commentary
Mayor Gaetz
Wishes Coun. Janzen W
ell
Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon riding candidates sparked to May election
Craig Hill/Voice/Revised Mar 24
ollowing
Chilliwack's political scene lately is like trying to read a book while
happily bouncing along a Nepalese road on the back of a lama named Nirvana.
Who knows what's next?
Tuesday March
23, 2011
Local News
Gov't Funding Helps BC Kids In Transition
Chilliwack child-care providers divvy up over $23k
Submitted by MFCD
wenty-two
licensed child-care providers in Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley
will share a bonus of $23,148.15 this Spring thanks to a one-time funding
boost for licensed group child-care (30 months to school-age) providers that
receive money...
Saturday March
12, 2011
Fed Budget 2011
MP Strahl Lauds EAP
Families, seniors and small business to see benefits
Submitted by office of MP Chuck Strahl
hilliwack-Fraser
Canyon MP said that families, seniors and small businesses will all benefit
from the next phase of the Economic Action Plan.
"Canada's economy continues to outperform our major trading partners thanks in part to the...
Tuesday March
22, 2011
Local Politics
Mark Strahl Has Party's Backing
Tory Chilliwack-Fraser candidate ready for election call
Submitted by Mark Strahl
ormer
Conservative Riding
Association President, Mark Strahl, has won the Conservative Party of Canada
nomination for Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, receiving 65% of votes cast in the
meeting held at the Coast Hotel...
Tuesday March 22, 2011
BC Wide
Criminal Database Not Just For Criminals
Report a crime and you're on PRIME
Submitted by BCCL
he
B.C. Civil Liberties Association has discovered that as many as 85% of
British Columbia's adult population have "master name records" in the
PRIME-BC police database.
Tuesday March
22, 2011
Voices
Honey, You've Shrunk The Cabinet
Ministry of Natural Resource Operations' insatiable appetite
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
hristy,
what happened to your cabinet? The media has rather congratulated Christy
Clark on the slenderness of her new cabinet. After all, small is more
manageable, right? Not in this case. Not if one ponders the full import...
Feature Story Mon, March 21, 2011
Protecting Local Water From Corporate Plunder
Harrison
River rally draws attention to Free Trade water woes as BC gets swallowed up
one river at a time
Craig Hill/revised Mar 22/photos submitted
otable
water is a basic human right and in BC there's supposed to be enough of it
to go around. However, slowly but surely, the...
Monday March 21, 2011
World Water Day
Turning On The Tap
Samaritan's Purse helps a million people worldwide get access to water
Submitted by the Samaritan's Purse
amaritan's
Purse is excited to introduce Canadians to Voleak, the 1,000,000th person to
receive safe water through our Turn on the Tap program. Voleak is an
18-year-old high school student from the province of Kampong Thom, Cambodia
who lives with...
Tuesday March 22, 2011
World Water
Day
Fostering Youth Leaders
TD helps students about water resources with Operation Water Drop
Submitted by the CCA
n
recognition of World Water Day, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD
FEF) is announcing a major funding milestone: $250,000 in support of the
Safe Drinking Water Foundation's educational youth programs delivered
across...
Monday March 21, 2011
World Water Day
Clean Machines, Clean Water
Carwash advocates push for environmentally-friendly action
Submitted by the CCA
he
snow is melting, spring is in the air but the remnants of winter can be
found on your car. Before you get out the hose and bucket, consider the
environmental impact of driveway carwashing.
Monday March 21, 2011
Hospital Worker News
The Night Rights Died
Join union members from both sides of the border at Peace Arch rally April 2
Submitted by HEU
his
is a rally call to Hospital Employees’ Union members to come out to a
cross-border rally on Saturday, April 2 at the Peace Arch on the
Canada/United States border to stand in solidarity with...
Sunday March 20, 2011
Community
Let Me Be Your Safe Harbour
Chilliwack Safe Haven have cats looking to adopt owners
Staff/Voice
here's
an old adage that goes something like; "You don't own a cat — it owns you."
Friday March 18, 2011
Community
Ritchie Bros. Auction
Canucks Place the beneficiaries of 2 motorcycles on display for May auction
Submitted by Ian Malinski, Ritchie Bros.
n
Wednesday, March 30 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will conduct an unreserved
public auction at its Chilliwack auction site located at 42275 Industrial
Way. More than 1,100 equipment items and trucks will be sold to the highest
bidders on auction day...
Friday March
18, 2011
Community
The Healing Sounds Of Throat Singing
International star Matthew Kocel live at the Arts Centre April 1
Submitted by Janet at Amethyst Books
atthew's
powerful and healing vocal sound is a unique blend of Tibetan/Tuvan throat
singing and Euro-American overtone chant. His guttural and purring vocal
harmonics are combined with an array of unusual instruments - the...
Friday March 18, 2011
Community
Jamming For Life
Fundraising Tribute for Sewell baby and family tonight 7pm
Submitted by Kevin Pentland, B2B
n
March 7, Ian turned the ripe young age of 10 months. In those 10 months Ian
has experienced more health issues than most will experience in a lifetime.
Ian recently had a life saving liver transplant operation. Little Ian has
also had too many other operations that a baby should not have to...
Friday March 18, 2011
Environment
Mother Nature
's
Nursery
Ryder Lake road a migratory pathway for more than just the Western Toads
Submitted by Steve Clegg, FVC
uring
the night of March 15th, The Fraser Valley Conservancy found 68 amphibians
from 6 different species on our first night-time amphibian monitoring
session in Ryder Lake for 2011...
Friday March 18, 2011
Local Politics
Youngblood
Answers The
"Moral Call"
Green Party announces Hoskins as Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon candidate
Submitted by Jamie Hoskins, GP
he
Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon Green Party Electoral District Association
announced today that Jamie Hoskins has been selected as the candidate
nominee for the C-FC riding.
Thursday March 17, 2011
Local Business
Swirls Of Sunshine In Every Bite
Impress your guests this year with a delicious desert
Submitted by Julie Neufeld, Every Last Crumb
s
we are heading into Spring 2011, I thought I would share a recipe that would
be great for the upcoming season!
Friday M
arch 18, 2011
Music
Wanted: Piano Students Who Can Tinkle The Ivories
Canadian Conservatory Launches Creative Composers Competition
Submitted by Conservatory Canada
onservatory
Canada invites piano students from across
Canada to put their compositional skills to
the test for the first annual Creative Composer's Competition.
Thursday March 17, 2011
Community Sports
Enter The Dragon
Juniors, it's time to plant your paddle
Submitted by Kathy Preuss, FVDBC
he
Fraser Valley's junior dragon boat team is now recruiting for the 2011
season. The “Spirit of Fraser Valley “ is for teens ages 13 to 18 years and
teams will be made up of both male and female paddlers. All paddles and
lifejackets are supplied, and...
Thursday March
17, 2011
Casting Call
Dirty Work At The Crossroads
Actors group needs thespians, manager, stage hands, make-up people and a piano player
Submitted by Kate Major, MV Performers
he
Murrayville Performers have been a group since 2009, with 3 successful shows
so far and are into their 4th production with Dirty Work at the
Crossroads. They held auditions for the play 2 weeks ago and cast all 10
roles. However two...
Thursday March 17, 2011
City Hall News
Are You Ready For An Emergency?
The City of Chilliwack is offering free preparedness seminars March 22-24
Submitted by City of Chilliwack
ecent
natural emergencies in Japan and New Zealand have Chilliwack residents
thinking about their personal emergency preparedness. The City of Chilliwack
Emergency Program is holding free presentations on...
Thursday March 17,
2011
Community
If You Love This Planet
Help Preston's celebrate Earth Hour at the Coast Hotel March 26
Voice staff/photo submitted
n
March 26 communities around the world are being asked to take part in Earth
Hour and turn off all non-essential lights and electrical appliances for
1-hour from 8:30-9:30 P.M.
The event was created in 2007 in an effort to inspire conservation...
Thursday March 1
7, 2011
Commentary
Government Induced Sleeplessness
Strahl's daughter Karina Loewen: It's been a big week, or rather a big weekend
Researched by Voice staff from her blog
y
Dad has decided that he will not be running in the next federal election.
This, is a good thing, a happy occasion. I think everyone in my family looks
back on his political career with pride. He served his country well.
Wednesday March 16, 2011
Entertainment
L
ive
From The Met At Galaxy
Lucia di Lammermoor in HD on the big screen
Submitted by Cineplex
ineplex
Entertainment, via our Front Row Centre Events is pleased to announce the
fifth season of The Met: Live in HD series continues with the afternoon
transmission of Lucia di Lammermoor on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
EDT.
Wednesday March 16, 2011
City Hall News
No Freshet Fears This Year
City says rivers are at historical norms as spring arrives
Submitted by City of Chilliwack
esults
from the March 1 snow survey show that the Spring Freshet is not anticipated
to reach critical flood levels this year. Currently, about 80 per cent of
the annual peak snowpack has accumulated and levels are...
Wednesday March 16, 2011
BC Gov't News
Clark To
Raise Minimum Wage
Incremental increases to $10.25 to be complete by May 2012
Submitted by Gov't of BC
remier
Christy Clark today announced British Columbia’s minimum wage will increase
in three stages to $10.25 by May 1, 2012 and the training wage will be
eliminated, providing more support for B.C. workers and...
Wednesday March 16, 2011
Deroche Community News
World Water Day Rally March 19
Deroche-Harrison community wants our water kept out of any Free Trade deal March 19
Submitted by Wendy Bales, FVRD Area C Dir.
he
Harrison River area; salmon stronghold or gravel stronghold? Rally for our
sacred water as a human right with the Deroche-Harrison community this year
on World Water Day. Join the friendly community in rally for our...
Wednesday March 16, 2011
UFV Student News
Trash Talkin'
UFV students explore ways to achieve zero waste
Submitted by Anne Russell, UFV
aking
out the trash has a whole new meaning when it comes to large businesses and
government institutions such as the University of the Fraser Valley. The
amount of waste generated is substantial and when it comes to finding a
system that is On Thursday March 17 from 1:30-5:30 pm...
Wednesday Marc
h
16, 2011
Entertainment
Bim Is Back
Roy Forbes celebrates 40-years of making music at Harrison April 9
Submitted by Ed Stenson, Harrison Festival
t
was 40-years ago that an 18-year-old songwriter with an unusual voice and
the nickname "Bim" left his hometown of Dawson Creek for the bright lights
of Vancouver. Now a legendary Canadian singer, songwriter, soundtrack
composer, producer and radio host, Roy Forbes is...
Wednesday March 16
, 2011
BC Politics
BC Greens Back Peddle On Kudos For Clark
10 parliamentary secretaries disappoints
Submitted by Office of the Green Party
uring
the leadership race, Christy Clark committed to a smaller cabinet and to
redefining and empowering the role of MLA. Appointing a smaller cabinet gave
the appearance of follow through. The addition of 10 parliamentary
secretaries means 56% of the...
Wednesday March 16, 2011
Hospital Worker News
HEU's Message to de Jong
Adopt a comprehensive health portfolio
Submitted by the HEU
EU
secretary-business manager Judy Darcy congratulated Mike de Jong on his
cabinet appointment and urged him to advocate strongly for solutions that
strengthen public health care.
Wednesday March 16, 2011
Community News
Backing The Bus
Alexa's Bus hits the road to educate kids about impaired driving
Submitted by the Lennea Durant, BCTSF
ast
week, the parents of Alexa Middelear, Surrey City Mayor, Dianne Watts and
the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation launched “Back the Bus”, a fundraising
campaign to raise money for mobile impaired driving testing units.
Wednesday March
16, 2011
Business News
Spend Small–Save Big
Small business is the backbone of the community
Submitted by the Terry Holt, Holt Marketing
he
Canadian economy continues to chug along like a six cylinder car working on
four cylinders looking for a “magical mechanic” to resolve the issue. Last
year, in consultation with marketing associates in Toronto, Calgary and
Atlanta we came to the conclusion the economy in both the U.S. ...
Feature Story Tues March 15, 2011
Precedents F.JPG)
or Peace
Jean Beliveau showed the world the stuff Canadians are made of on his 11-year walk through every continent on earth
Craig Hill/Voice photos
here
are us regular Canadians and then there is Jean Beliveau. A man's man and a
true blue Canadian. Imagine walking to the store, a nice little stroll. Take
it a step further and perhaps take a hike for a few kilometers up and down a
local mountain. Hard work and a long day to be certain.
Monday March
14,
2011
Education
Post-Secondary Teachers Pleased With Clark
Consolidation rather than fragmentation the guiding light
Submitted by Fed. of Post-Secondary Ed.
C’s
new Premier has decided to scrap the changes made in the fall of 2010 when
the responsibilities for post-secondary education were split between two
Cabinet Ministers. At the time those changes were made, FPSE questioned the
value for dividing...
Monday March 14, 2011
BC Politics
Gordon Campbell Resigns As MLA
BC looks to Clark for new style of leadership
Submitted by Rebecca Helps, Green Party
ordon
Campbell announced today that he is stepping down as the Member of the
Legislative Assembly for Vancouver-Point Grey.
"I want to thank the constituents of Vancouver-Point Grey for giving me the
opportunity to represent...
Monday March 14,
2011
BC Politics
BC Greens Congratulate Premier Clark
Smaller cabinet a step in the right direction
Submitted by Rebecca Helps, Green Party
remier
Christy Clark has followed through on her promise of a smaller cabinet and
on her commitment to bringing new people into cabinet. The Green Party of BC
supports a smaller cabinet.
Monday March
14,
2011
Voices
Child Poverty In BC
MLA Ralph Sultan way off base with his report
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
hild
poverty in West Vancouver? In that affluent municipality? Well, yes and no,
according to Tom Fletcher’s article entitled Time to Enrich Poverty Debate
in BC (March 9, Comox Valley Record). Mr. Fletcher bases his concept of
child poverty in BC on the ideas of Liberal MLA...
Monday March 14, 2011
Local Politics
Like Father, Like Son
Chuck Strahl's son to run
Submitted by Mark Strahl
raser
Canyon Conservative Association, Mark Strahl, has announced his intention to
become a candidate for the local Conservative party nomination.
Mark Strahl, 32, decided to throw his hat into the ring after consulting with family and friends following Chuck Strahl’s March 12th...
Monday Ma
rch
14, 2011
Union News
Canada Post Sets The Record Straight
Talks remain productive despite CUPW statements
Submitted by Anick Losier, Canada Post
he
Canadian Union of Postal Workers is planning to hold a strike vote with
their members in the coming weeks. We expect to receive the results of
CUPW's strike vote in mid-April. However, a strike vote does not mean that
there will be a work stoppage at Canada Post.
Monday March 14, 2011
Union News
CUPW Rallies Troops For Strike Vote
Posties could be on the picket line as early as the end of April
Submitted by Aalya, CUPW
fter
five months of negotiations with Canada
Post, members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers urban operations
bargaining unit will be voting on the possibility of a strike. The union
asked for conciliation in January, citing an impasse at the...
Monday March
14, 2011
Women's Sports
Reign Valley Vixens Lose Close One
Roller Derby girls battle to sold out crowd in Penticton
Submitted by RVV PR
he
ladies of the Reign Valley Vixens Roller Derby League felt no shame in
losing by three points to the Kootany Canibelles Sat night in Penticton. The
white-knuckle battle ended 114 to 111 in front of a sold-out crowd. The
Vixens next home game is on April 23rd - Tango and Crash - at the Ag Rec in
Abby. For more info:
Monday March 14, 2011
Environment
Earth Hour: Our Time To Shine
Join BC in turning out the lights for 1 hour March 26 at 8:30pm
Submitted by staff
am pleased to have been asked to be the global ambassador for Earth Hour
2011.
Each of us has a responsibility for the sustainability of our planet and
each of us can make a difference if we choose to do so.
Monday March 14, 2011
Recreation
Time To Book For The Great Outdoors
BC Parks now taking reservations
Submitted by BC Gov't Ministry of Env.
amping
enthusiasts: This Tuesday is the first day for reservations at most
provincial park campgrounds so get ready to book your favourite spot.
Reservations for all front-country campgrounds and the...
Sunday March 13, 2011
Lifestyle
Did You Marry Your Parents?
"Magical Thinking"
Submitted by Jack Bass, B.A., LL.B.
ne
of the great puzzles of self- therapy is the question of why children of
alcoholics marry alcoholics or other types of abusers ? Common sense tells those
children to avoid the problems of their childhood and they often swear they will
never repeat the mistakes that damaged their own childhood or the...
Sunday March 13, 2011
Voices
Bruins? Who Needs 'Em?
No tears shed for hockey team's departure
Submitted by BP, Chilliwack reader
his
Bruins team is a waste of time and community money. They promise Bruin
jerseys to minor hockey and then after the teams get them they said they
couldn't pay for them. The name change probably cost Chwk Minor Hockey
around 50 or 60 grand just so the Bruins could advertise for free.
Sunday March 13, 2011
Community Literacy
Look Who's Talking
Become a Conversation Circle facilitator
Submitted by CLCS
he
Fraser Valley Regional Library and the Chilliwack Learning Community Society
are very pleased to inform you that there are spaces available for a Sat.
March 19th (morning) Conversation Circle Facilitator Training session. This
free training is for any adult in Chilliwack who:
Sunday March 1
3, 2011
Community
Raising Courage At UFV
Buy a daffodil, sign a mural, meet an author March 29
Submitted by Desmond Devnich, UFV
n
an effort to raise more than funds, University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)
Student Life department is organizing an event for students, faculty and the
community that will encourage more students to stand up, speak out and
advocate the Canadian Cancer Society cause.
Sunday March 13, 2011
Commentary
On Local Politics
The community needs a new breed of leaders
Craig Hill/Voice
esterday
was a big day in local politics. MP Chuck Strahl announced his retirement.
The person who will be affected the most is political rival Gwen O'Mahony,
who is the NDP candidate in Strahl's riding of Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon.
Sometimes I'm lucky enough to have a chance to talk with her...
Saturday March 12
, 2011
Federal Politics
NDP Wishes Strahl Well
With Strahl gone O'Mahony set to take riding
Submitted by Richard Harrington, NDP
s
Chuck Strahl prepares to enter into this next season of life, "I wish him
well and offer my congratulations at a successful 17 years of public
service," said Gwen O'Mahony upon learning the news that Chuck Strahl will
not be seeking re-election.
Saturday March 12, 2011
Entertainment
Frankenstein
At
Galaxy
First ever National Theatre live broadcast
Submitted by Cineplex
ineplex
Entertainment, via our Front Row Centre Events is pleased to announce the
next production of the National Theatre Live 2010-2011 season will be
Frankenstein. Oscar winner Danny Boyle (127 Hours and Slumdog
Millionaire)...
Saturday March
12, 2011
Business
Coffee With Caruth
Have lunch with UFV President Mark Evered March 24
Staff Report
isa
Caruth, is the Executive Director of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce and
she spoke 98.3 Starfm's morning show personalities, Scott and Lisa,
regarding what's happening with the Chamber lately. The following are
highlights from that conversation.
Saturday March
12, 2011
Federal Politics
MP Strahl Throws In The Towel
It's business as usual but he won't be running for re-election
Submitted by office of MP Chuck Strahl
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under the sun. - Ecclesiastes 3:1
he
author of these words knew a thing or two about human nature. In my
political career, "everything" came together to launch what still seems
surreal...
Saturday March 12, 2011
Union News
Union Calls For More Transparency
Access to residential care information must be improved
Submitted by the HEU
he
Hospital Employees’ Union is urging premier-designate Christy Clark to act
on key recommendations made over a year ago by the province’s Ombudsperson
that would assist...
Saturday March
12, 2011
Upcoming Event
Getting Social With Online Networking
Owen Clark coming to Mill St. OpenHouse
Submitted by Larry Neilson, Sutton Group
wen
Clark is an entrepreneur. After starting and building his online business
and community byzhub.com 17 months ago through social media
platforms, Meetup groups and networking, he has become recognized in
Vancouver as a...
Saturday March 12, 2011
Sports News
Rockers' Soccer
Over-30 women's league set to kick-off season April 12
Submitted by Anne Russell, UFV
omen
over 30: now's your chance to grab a coveted spot in the Chilliwack Rockers'
Soccer recreational seven-a-side league this spring.
Friday Marc
h
11, 2011
Voices
Genie Award Winner Has Local Connection
Last Train Home wins for best documentary
Submitted by Myrtle Mcdonald
esterday
my grandson Mila Aung-thwin won the Genie award for best documentary, The
Last Train Home. EyeSteel Film is located in Montreal, and Mila was the
Producer.
Feature Story Thursday March 10, 2011
Deathblow To Democracy
FVRD board votes against adding a citizen's seat to the APP Advisory Committee
Craig Hill/Voice photos
f
there wasn't democracy in Canada, the United Nations would bring in
blue-helmeted troops and enforce it.
What then were Fraser Valley Regional District board members...
Friday Mar
ch
11, 2011
UFV News
Dutch University Shares Knowledge
One-day symposium on the horticulture industry at Coast Hotel March 23
Submitted by Patty Welborn, UFV
hen
you're onto a good thing, you like to share it. The University of the Fraser
Valley Agriculture department is teaming up with the HAS Den Bosch
University, Netherlands, to present a one-day symposium on the horticulture
industry.
Friday March
11, 2011
Healthy Living
Vernal Equinox: A Beautiful Time
Some interesting history behind the "Eoster" bunny
Submitted by Sorcha Kincaid
ith
the birds singing, the crocuses and snowdrops blooming, and the snow
(hopefully) behind us, I'm reminded that Easter and the Spring (Vernal)
Equinox is just around the corner. It's one of the most magical and
beautiful times of year.
Friday March 11, 2
011
Local News
Medical Scan Investigation Continues
CGH to scrutinize 697 scans dating back to 2008
Submitted by Heather Rollins, CCS
raser
Health is updating the public about one ongoing investigation and one new
investigation into the accuracy of medical interpretation by radiologists.
If the public has a concern about their health, they should contact HealthLink BC toll-free at 8-1-1.
Friday Ma
rch
11, 2011
Local News
Community Services To Get New Leader
No word yet on Cuthbertson's replacement
Submitted by Heather Rollins, CCS
ollowing
a career spanning over three decades in the community social services
sector, and after 12-years with Chilliwack Community Services, Executive
Director Dale Cuthbertson has informed the CCS Board...
Thursday March 10, 2011
Arts News
Fraser River Journey
From spawning grounds to the sea March 19 at the Museum
Submitted by Ron Denman, Chilliwack Museum
or
more than 30 years, award winning photographer Rick Blacklaws has travelled
the Fraser River from its source near Mount...
Thursday March
10, 2011
Literary News
Planet Stewards To Beat Poets
Carolan to speak on Synder, citizenship and ecosystems March 16 at Abby campus
Submitted by UFV
t
a time when we face an alarming number of environmental challenges and the
sustainability of our current way of living on the planet Earth is in
question, might it be a good idea to heed the words of a poet who...
Wednesday Marc
h 9, 2011
Voices
No Legal Aid For Bi-Polar Man
Recovering addict facing court without a lawyer
Submitted by Todd Campbell
he
att. generals office can now take a person of disability to court (civil)
and not provide a lawyer. To bad if the person is poor and cant afford one.
They are able to place leans on property before the court case is even
heard-so a person cant...
Wednesday March 9, 2011
Community
The Grand Design
Garrison Crossing a top neighbourhood, but more votes needed by March 25
Submitted by Janice Seymour, CLC
veryone
who lives in Garrison Crossing knows it’s an exceptional community.
Wednesday Mar
ch 9, 2011
City Hall News
City Sends Pricey Message To Pot Growers
Chilliwack homeowner faces possibility of $40,000 in fines
Submitted by City of Chilliwack/RCMP file
harges
relating to the City of Chilliwack's Nuisance, Noxious or Offensive Trades,
Health and Safety Bylaw and the Building Regulation Bylaw, have been laid
against the owner of a property located in the 46000 block of Tournier
Place, Chilliwack.
Wednesday March 9, 2011
Local News
Winds of Change
Doust's 9 little fixes add up to big change in Legal Aid system
Staff/Voice file photo
ollowing
right on the heels of the 68-page Public Commission on Legal Aid
Foundation For Change report released yesterday, Finance Minister Colin
Hansen announced today that the government and the Legal...
Wednesday March 9, 2011
Local News
Fire Fighters In Blue
Mounties risk injury to carry apt evacuee down three flights of stairs
Submitted by Chilliwack RCMP
Police and fire crews mop up after apt. blaze.
n
March 9, 2011, at approximately 4:38 am, the Upper Fraser Valley Regional...
Wednesday March 9, 2011
Upcoming Event
Shakespeare Trilogy
With Tchaikov
sky
All-Star cast perform LA Phil live at Galaxy Cinema
Submitted by Cineplex
ineplex
Entertainment, via our Front Row Centre Events is pleased to announce the
second transmission of LA Phil Live will take place on Sunday, March 13,
2011 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Emanating live via satellite from the iconic Walt
Disney Concert Hall...
Tuesday March 8, 2011
International Women's Day
Economic And Social Reform
HEU salutes the generations of women who have paved the way for greater equality and a better world Submitted by BCGEU
ospital
Employees’ Union secretary-business manager Judy Darcy says that the
courage, leadership and determination these women displayed remain an
inspiration today.
“We can honour the women who have gone before us by continuing...
Sunday March 6, 2011
Sports
Vixens Victorious
Food Bank big winners with hefty helping from roller derby
Submitted by Hootie
Vixens donate $760 to Food Bank Saturday
he
Reign Valley Vixens won at home against the Okanagan Raggedy Rollers on
Saturday night at Exhibition Park...
Sunday M
arch
6, 2011
Community
Openhouse, Open heart
New community space available free to non-profits
Staff/Voice
ast
year, realtor Larry Neilson and his wife decided that they wanted to network
in the community and brainstormed different ways they could do that.
Eventually they came up with what they thought was the perfect way to get to
know people in the community—lease a space and let non-profit community
groups use...
Feature Story Friday March 4, 2011
To Inspire T
he Fire
Community role models share their stories of success
Craig Hill/Voice photos
ike
Johnson, Soowahlie Health Alcohol Drug and Addictions (NADA) councellor,
hurried around the gym. His long ponytail swinging as he ran through
last-minute preparations last Wednesday evening for the Feb 23 meeting at
Cultus Lake Community School that he called "Role Model Day".
Friday March 4, 2011
Community Event
What In The World Are They Spraying?
ACES March Movie Night explores contrail issue
Submitted by ACES Environmental Stewards
t's
movie time once again! ACES Society is extremely pleased to be presenting
"What In The World Are They Spraying?" for our March Community Movie Night
on Friday March 18th at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30) at the Harrison Mills
Community Hall (1995 School Road Harrison Mills).
Friday March 4
, 2011
City Hall News
If A Tree Falls In The Forest, Does Anybody Care?
City embraces urban forest renewal
Submitted by the City of Chilliwack
he
City of Chilliwack's Street Tree Program in Promontory is receiving a
helping hand, thanks to a BC Hydro Community Re-greening Grant. The public
utility has granted Chilliwack $5,000 for purchase of trees for this
program.
Thursday March 3, 2011
Community
Let Me Be Your Safe Harbour
Chilliwack Safe Haven have cats looking to adopt owners
Staff/Voice
here's
an old adage that goes something like; "You don't own a cat — it owns you."
Thursday March 3
, 2011
Entertainment
Lord Of The Dance In 3D
Immerse yourself in a unique audience experience at Galaxy Cinema
Submitted by Cineplex
ineplex
Entertainment is pleased to announce a limited engagement Front Row Centre
event. Lord of the Dance 3D will be screened at participating theatres
across Canada on March 20th at 1:00 p.m., March 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday March 3, 2011
Federal Politics
NDP Readies For Possible Spring Election
MP Peter Julien to speak in Yarrow at dinner fundraiser
Submitted by Richard Harrington, Hope BC
ou
may be aware that our local Federal association is sponsoring a fundraising
dinner on March 15th at the Yarrow Hall in west Chilliwack. Our guest
speaker is Federal MP Peter Julien.Ticket prices are only $50...
Thursday March
3,
2011
BC Politics
"Green Liberals" Effect Real Change
Christy Clark's advisory team should send people running for the exits
Submitted by office of the Green Party
n
late January, a group calling
themselves the "GreenLibs" was formed. The people organizing the drive to
get environmentally minded people to join the BC Liberals said they wanted
to create a "swing bloc" of registered BC...
Thursday Ma
rch
3, 2011
Local News
Psst... Hey, Wanna A Buy TV?
Be alert for man selling merchandise from vehicle
Staff/Voice
eports
came in yesterday about a guy in a tan suburban selling televisions and
projectors at a Shell station and outside of Future Shop.
RCMP told The Voice that they wanted to speak with him to ensure that the items were not stolen.
Thursday Ma
rch
3, 2011
Real Estate News
CADREB Board Has New Head
Mark Anderson promises to maintain high standards
Submitted by Steve Lerigny, CADREB
s
the newly elected Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB)
President takes the reins, he does so confident that the local real estate
scene has weathered the worst of the recent economic downturn.
Feature Story Wed March 2, 2011
RCMP: It's Not Illegal
To Be Homeless
Health hub gets thumbs up from City Hall for rezoning
Craig Hill/Voice photos
he
much-touted Health Contact Centre (HCC) is closer to reality after city
council approved the rezoning application during a regular meeting last night at
City Hall. More on this later.
Wednesday Ma
rch
2, 2011
Community
She's A Champ
There's no angels like snow angels
Staff/Voice photo
etty
Champ is an angel. Not the ethereal type, but a real, live snow angel.
The Chilliwack and District Seniors Resource Society and the City of Chilliwack have partnered to help seniors clear their walks and driveways of snow with the help of volunteers like Champ.
Wednesday March 2, 2011
Upcoming Event
Timebender
Magician will take it to a whole new level at the Cultch Mar 18
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
ailed
by critics as “the most successful professional magician in Canada” and “a
champion of magic”, Ted Outerbridge and his brand new...
Wednesday March
2, 2011
Voices
Krawczyk: Christy, We All Don't Have Alzheimer's
Clark a cookie cut from Campbell's cutter
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk
hristy,
your timing is off. Minus a snap election, there is a danger that the labour
uprising in Wisconsin may come to roost on your new posts. In fact, it may
do it anyway. There is the smell of labour renewal in the air. Jim
Sinclair’s voice yesterday...
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