Valley Voice News Chilliwack Archives
Thursday Septemb
er 30, 2010
Lifestyle
Nothing like the taste of homemade
Local zymurgy club plans fall grape crush
Staff
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the last word in the dictionary, its hard to spell and even more
difficult trying to pronounce it, but a pleasure to drink.
Zymurgy is actually defined as the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms involved ...
Thursday September 30, 2010
News Release
Shocked and
Hawed
Residents up in arms after Ministry of Mines snubs community in favour of gravel pit Randy Hawes
Submitted by FCRV
nvironmentalists, residents and local officials are shocked and awed to see in Tuesday’s Progress (p5) an unexpected comment by Minister of State Mining Randy Hawes, stating that the open pit gravel mine can now proceed in the Chilliwack River Valley ...
Thursday September 30, 2010
Upcoming Workshop
The Ability To Learn
UVF workshop teaches "Whole Life" approach to illiteracy
Submitted by CLCS
ave
you ever thought about how you would buy groceries if you couldn't decipher
labels? Or what if you asked directions and you couldn't understand the
answer? Have you ever wondered what screening & assessment tools you could
use to learn how to best help a ...
Thursday September 30, 2010
City Hall News Release
Shining A Light On Domestic Abuse
Purple is the colour of hope
Submitted/Voice file photo
iolence
against women continues to be a serious problem in Canada. Half of Canadian
women have experienced at least one ...
Thursday September 30, 2010
Entertainment
The Power of Tango
Ballet BC bring vampires to the Cultch
Staff/Voice photos
allet
Victoria continues to distinguish themselves as a world-class dance company,
programming highly unique pieces that bring audiences to their feet after
every performance. Chilliwack’s new Cultural Centre will host Ballet
Victoria’s latest presentation, Twilight Tango ...
Thursday September 30, 2010
Letters
Thompson: Hawes Must Be Stopped
Chilliwack River Valley gravel pit foes respond
Staff/Voice file photo
andy:
Your decision to approve the Larsen's bench open pit mine is a poor economic decision. We will deny you from damaging our local economy, public safety, property values and water supply.
Thursday September 30, 2010
Editorial
Planet Paul
On the same page
Craig Hill/Voice photo
ately
I've been busy reporting on the news in Chilliwack and don't have a lot of
time to write editorials. But like everyone else, I do have personal
opinions about some issues and once in awhile I can set aside time
to get on my little soapbox here. As a sidebar to the raw milk protest
Tuesday, something else happened ...
Tuesday September 28, 2010
Local News
Elixir Or Toxin?
Crying over raw spilled milk — 75 gallons of it a day
Staff/Voice photos
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milk? Ontario raw milk activist Michael Schmidt does. He's got 75-gallons of
pure, unpasteurized milk ...
Monday September 27, 2010
Local News
The Turning Point
Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Memorial
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Staff
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70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain was last Sunday, September 19 and
squadrons of veterans and cadets gathered in memory of lives lost in WWll
battle which many say was the turning point in the war.
Monday September 27, 2010
Feature Story
Chilliwack Is Cultured Now
Arts Centre Gala opens to pomp and ceremony
Craig Hill/Voice
Ribbon cutting at the Arts Centre opening on Saturday. Voice photos.
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finally happened. The night the city was waiting for. After ten-years
planning and ...
Thursday September 23, 2010
Feature Exclusive
Heartbeat Hotel
Coast Hotel committed to community and environment
Craig Hill/Voice photos
Sto:lo drummer Justin Williams and singers at Coast anniversary.
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Coast Hotel & Resorts in Chilliwack celebrated their first year in business
with an anniversary bash September ...
Sunday September 26, 2010
Women
Workshop and symposium on art and the impact of women in media
Submitted
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digital revolution and a turbulent 21st century political and economic
landscape have contributed to a dramatic upheaval in the media landscape.
The new digital economy is radically re-writing the artistic, technological, political, regulatory and economic landscape of Canada.
Sunday September 26, 2010
Local News
The Eagle Spreads It's Wings
New mall the biggest of it's kind in BC now taking shape
Staff
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Eagle Landing shopping centre, located on Eagle Landing Parkway, already has
some confirmed retailers; Walmart, Cineplex Odeon, ...
Sunday September 26, 2010
Entertainment
Earthy Flicks
Festival devotees gain environmental angle Submitted
oin
Alexandra Morton, Rex Weyler, Chief Marilyn Baptiste, Chief Joe Alphonse,
along with filmmakers Damien Gillis, Franklin Lopez, Susan Smitten and many
others for a weekend about "Communities in Action'" at the Mission World
Community Film Fest Oct 1-3.
Sunday September 26, 2010
Entertainment
Delphi To Dublin
Planet Electric zaps Arts Centre
Submitted
he
five members of Vancouver-based Delhi 2 Dublin: Tarun Nayar, Sanjay Seran,
Kytami, Andrew Kim and Ravi Binning, come from different backgrounds and
different musical influences. Together they bring a heady and energetic
mash-up of Bhangra ...
Saturday September 25, 2010
Community News
"Hope" Still The Running Theme
Chilliwack Fox anniversary run raises over $25k
Craig Hill/Voice
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been three decades since the Marathon of Hope. On Sunday, the annual run
took place at the Landing Sports Complex and the Chilliwack venue was filled
with the same hope Terry Fox had in 1980 when he began his ...
Thursday September 23, 2010
Local News Release
Night School Overcrowded?
CLCS adds new free courses during Learn at Work Week
Submitted
t's
not only children that are going back to school. In the spirit of lifelong
learning, hundreds of people from Chilliwack have attended workplace-related
courses this year. The Chilliwack Learning Community Society (CLCS) is
pleased to celebrate Learn@Work Week by
...
September 2010
Friday September 24, 2010
Community News
Spontaneous Acts Of Hair Removal
Fox fundraisers drive away from Chilliwack Ford with $12k
Craig Hill/Voice photos
2010 Terry Fox run volunteers Saturday.
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Marathon of Hope sign sadly ends at mile 3339 miles. But for tens of thousands
the run still continues and the miles ...
Saturday September 25, 2010
Community News
Life After Co
ffee
Alzheimer fundraiser drips with success
Craig Hill/Voice
affeine
is loaded with anti-oxidants and therefore its good for the brain. Just ask
anyone familiar with dementia and they'll tell you. After all, there are
enough people who have knowledge of the brain-wasting disease first hand.
According to the Alzheimer Society of BC, 1-in-3 people know of someone who
suffers from the condition.
Friday September 3, 2010
Arts
Community News 
Drawing on the Xmas spirit early
City Hall looks to local artists for 2010-11 greeting card Submitted
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all Chilliwack artists! The City of Chilliwack is now accepting entries for
our 2010 Christmas card contest. The winning design will receive $250 and be
used as the Mayor and Councils' Christmas card this holiday season. The
winning ...
Thursday September 2, 2010
News Release
Riverkeepers T
o
Join Paddle
Flotilla takes to land in march through Vancouver
Submitted
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Get Out Migration marches on with a flotilla, walk, and rally culminating in
Vancouver on October 25th. Paddlers leave Hope, with various events en route
— Hope (19th), Chilliwack (20th), Mission (21st), and New Westminster (23rd)
...
Friday September 3, 2010
Local News
Labour Day No Holiday For Cops
RCMP out in force this weekend in Valley
RCMP files
ith
the last long weekend of summer upon us the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP, in
conjunction with its partners, will be focused on making our local
recreational destinations safe and enjoyable for all. All summer long the
Upper Fraser Valley RCMP...
Monday September 6, 2010
Entertainment
Six Five-Dollar Fest Flicks
Chilliwack Film Fest returns
with a great lineup Sept 29
Submitted
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film series time in Chilliwack this Spring, as we bring in six
internationally acclaimed films. The Chilliwack Arts Council and The Toronto
Film Festival Circuit co-present the 2010 Chilliwack Arts Council
International Film ...
Thursday September 2, 2010
Letters
Open Letter To Strahl
Macdonald talks trains
Myrtle Macdonald, MSc.A - Nursing Education and Research at McGill University. She worked as an outreach nurse for many years in Montreal and is now with the Chilliwack branch of the Schizophrenic Association of BC.
Dear Chuck:
I am delighted that you are now the Transportation Minister. I am concerned about congestion on ...
Thursday September 2, 2010
Letters
Ministry
Moves To Snatch Unborn Child
Baynes custody battle takes a new turn
ust
a short note to let you know that our side of the case is now done and the
Ministry is to make their closing arguments in the near future. No date has
yet been set.
Also, Paul and I are expecting our fourth child and the Ministry...
Thursday September 2, 2010
Letters
Chris Gadsden photos
CRV Residents Battle To Keep It Clean
Community continues to cleanup after renegades
took another trip to the CVR this week to check out some other areas that I
had not ...
Thursday September 2, 2010
Upcoming Event
Rooney Puts On A Show
Mickey's musical promises an evening of nostalgic fun
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Chilliwack Community Arts Council is proud to present legendary entertainer
Mickey Rooney in his highly acclaimed musical “Let’s Put on a Show!”
September 11. With a Canadian tour set, Mickey Rooney ...
Friday September 3, 2010
Arts
Community News
Arts Centre A Hub For Local Potters
Clay fans learn to throw in new state-of-the-art facility
Submitted
hen
Sue Schellenberg first put her hands on a piece of clay, she knew it was
love at first touch. The journey ...
Friday September 3, 2010
Local News
Chris Gadsden photos
Gettin' Iggy With It
Michael Ignatieff's Fraser Canyon connection
iberal
leader Michael Ignatieff made a stop in Yale BC August 22, but the Yale-only
visit was more than ...
Friday September 3, 2010
Letters
Cohen Sets Off Alarm Bells
Ignatieff's Fraser Canyon connection
riends
of the Chilliwack River Valley are hoping the Cohen Commissions’ examination
into the collapse of the Sockeye is an alarm bell that will wake up DFO
(Dept of Fisheries and Oceans). The Cohen Commission confirmed yesterday
they will allow Friends of CRV to ...
Friday September 3, 2010
Letters
Bigham Tries for
Transit Week
Bus activist applies more pressure to City Hall
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verdict is in! In response to my comprehensive report detailing the
inadequacies and possible solutions concerning the Chilliwack transit system
the municipality has submitted their changes for the 10/11 year.
Saturday September 4, 2010
Upcoming Event
Big Band Legend
Swings Into Town
Dal Richards plays at the Arts & Culture Centre
Submitted
or
more than seven decades, Dal Richards & His Orchestra have delighted
Canadians with memorable dance music. A Vancouver legend, Dal continues to
swing - leading his orchestra of talented musicians in a blend of ...
Saturday September 4, 2010
Local News
When The Walls Come Tumbling Down
Demolition begins on landmark Empress Hotel Staff/Voice
Voice photo
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Friday crews began in earnest, the demolition of the 1908 Empress Hotel to
make room for apartments or condo ...
Saturday September 4, 2010
Local News
False Alarm Tests River Readiness
Report of plane crash scrambles emergency units
Staff/Voice
Voice photo
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responders scrambled early yesterday evening to Island 22 after a report of
a light plane crash on the Fraser river.
Saturday September 4, 2010
Upcoming Event
Diva! Gala Night
Fashion show a who's who in the business of local glamour
Submitted
iva! Boutique & Kim Mallory Photography - Downtown will be
hosting a Fashion Gala and Cocktail Party September 24, and it's your chance to get a
sneak peak at some fabulous new fashions for glamorous girls of all ages,
the new Diva! Boutique along with Kim Mallory Photography ...
Saturday September 4, 2010
Local News
Wellington Ave. Gets Facelift
The grass is greener on the other side of the block
Staff/Voice
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Parks and Public Works joined forces to improve and green downtown
Wellington Avenue. Crews replanted and spruced up the boulevard and worked
to minimize root damage to the beautiful Magnolia trees while doing the soil
amendment, planting shrubs and laying mulch.
Sunday September 5, 2010
Letters
Demolishing
History
City slammed for not doing enough to preserve Five Corners
Submitted
hank
you for your interest about the Empress. All I was concerned about was the
saving of some of Chilliwack's history.
Yes, the hotel was run down, yes there have been problems in the Empress, BUT the history and unique architecture of the hotel should have been saved.
Sunday September 5, 2010
Upcoming Event
Ritchie Bros. Ready To Rumble
Heavy duty equipment feature items at next auction Submitted
Voice file
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next Ritchie Bros. Chilliwack auction is on Thursday, September 16 with an
unreserved public auction featuring more than 1,150 equipment ...
Sunday September 5, 2010
Letters
More On Transit
A foreign POV on Chilliwack's buses
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name is Myles Harris and I’ve been supporting my partner Jennifer during her
transit crusade since the beginning.
Although I’m a slightly bias foreigner who is used to the transit of a big city like Melbourne Australia; I feel quite comfortable voicing my opinion on the transit ...
Sunday September 5, 2010
Upcoming Event
Peachland Support Rally
Chilliwack caravan to thank lakeside village mayor
Submitted
Peachland
Rally is planned for September 11, 2010. For those of you who want to travel
caravan style, we will meet in the Chilliwack Mall parking lot @
7:30am at the Starbucks. On arrival at 12:00pm, we’ll all meet at the Peachland’s Cenotaph.
Sunday September 5, 2010
Exclusive Photo Gallery
Frantic Fraser Fishing
Sockeye Salmon mania hits
Chilliwack
Chris Gadsden photos
olks
who haven't had a chance to get out to the river to witness the
frenzy can view some photos from Peg Leg Bar last week here. All shots are
courtesy of Chris Gadsden from Fraser River Salmon Society.
Wednesday September 1, 2010
Community News
It's A Wrap!
Party in the Park finale a huge night Staff/Voice
rganizers
of Party in the Park couldn't be happier with how the community responded to
the eight weekly mini-fests held throughout the summer at Central Community
Park and the community couldn't ask for more from the Business Improvement
Association and of people who put the series of events together.
Steve 'Elvis Elite' Elliot. C Hill photos.
On Friday, estimates of 5000 people transformed the normally serene downtown Chilliwack park at the corner of Young Rd. and Victoria Ave. into a throbbing mass of happy toe tappers who came to watch performers on the Coast Capital Stage ...
Sunday September 5, 2010
News Release
Schools Are Back
Time to watch speed again in school zones Submitted
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the first week of school, and throughout the school year, school zones can
be one of the most dangerous places for a child pedestrian.
The BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation would like parents, caregivers and all drivers to be aware of a few facts as kids head back to school.
Monday September 6, 2010
City Scenes
Click to enlarge
That Lucky Old Sun
Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed – Walt Whitman
luminous sol edges up Mt. Slesse to prod with golden fingers a gray ribbon
of fog clinging to the valley floor below. So it was, an early morning scene last week, in one of the final sunrises of the summer.
Monday September 6, 2010
Community News
Giving A Hoot
CLCS calls for volunteer literacy coaches
Submitted
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Chilliwack Learning Community Society (CLCS) is looking for OWLs. Not barn,
horned or snowy owls - human ones. OWL stands for Outreach Worker for
Literacy; human OWLs are a key component in making Chilliwack a more
literate community.
Monday September 6, 2010
Letters
Global Warming At A Glance
Macdonald's experiences with climate change are worldwide
Submitted
hile
we don't have a water shortage yet, we will have soon and there are millions
of people looking to Canada to relieve their water shortage or their other
shortages because their water supply has dwindled. We need to look ahead and
work with them not against them.
Monday September 6, 2010
Entertainment
The Trollsons
Opening Show at the Arts Centre
Submitted
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you resist the power of storytelling? Grandpa Trollson sure can’t,
particularly Hans Christian Andersen classics told by lovable trolls and
youngsters from the audience. Presented by the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural
Centre Society, The Trollsons commence the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s
Grand Opening week on Sunday, September 12, 2pm ...
Monday September 6, 2010
Local News
Dr Tim Cooper Talks Climate
Global Warming the topic at next Eco-Logic meeting
Submitted
re
you interested in Global Warming? If so, you are invited to attend a
presentation by Dr Tim Cooper, Head of the Physics Dep't at UFV. The
presentation will at the Eco-Logic BC meeting at 7pm on Wed, September 8 at
the Chilliwack Library, 45860 First Street. For more on Dr. Tim Cooper go
here.
Monday September 6, 2010
Editorial
Fish Rage Not Funny
Peg Leg tempers flare over parking on long weekend
Craig Hill/Voice
olice
were called several times to Peg Leg over incidents involving parking
this long weekend. It's time for everyone to stop for a reality check.
Fishing season is open to anglers until September 19, so there's no reason
to get frantic about catching fish. Once there, a limit of 2 Sockeye per day
applies. Relax, enjoy a day on the river and park a little further on down
the road. Be a good example for kids in the community.
Monday September 6, 2010
Arts Community
Casting Call For Volunteers
Arts Centre looking for helping
hands
Handout by Kasian Architecture.
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Chilliwack Cultural Centre is just days away from opening to the public and
as final arrangements are made, the Centre is calling for volunteers to
help.
Tuesday September 7, 2010
Entertainment
"Communities In Action" Theme
Alexandra Morton to speak at
Mission Film Festival
Artwork from Mission Film Fest
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again we invite you into a world that will leave you breathless, energized,
inspired, and yes a little angry and shocked at times. Through this year’s
program of over 30 documentaries, sharing, over 70 international awards ...
Thursday September 9, 2010
City
Scenes
Have A Rainbow Day
Positive neighbourhood energy
Staff
rainbow on Cook St. Wednesday. Some feel rainbows in the neighbourhood are
good Feng Shui and that it's seven colors correspond to the seven energy
centers of the body to help clear, cleanse, balance and attune your body and
spirit.
Thursday September 9, 2010
City Scenes
A Eureka Moment
TV show gets nod for 5th year
Staff
Eureka star Colin Ferguson gets makeup.
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Sci-Fi network has renewed Eureka for a 5th season which is good news for
Chilliwack and show fans. Crews transform Wellington Ave into a secret
community of geniuses ...
Thursday September 9, 2010
Local Real Estate News
Slow and Steady Wins In Long Haul
Real Estate market cools off — but there is hope
Staff
ith
one of the slowest summer seasons in decades for local real estate sales
behind us, realtors are confident that a healthy inventory of homes, better
understanding of the HST and continued low interest rates will build renewed
activity in the real estate market this fall.
Thursday September 9, 2010
Local News
Gwynne's Facelift
New portal makes park more inviting to the public
Submitted/Voice photos
wynne
Vaughan Park in Chilliwack is receiving some very special treatment! Nearly
completed improvements will help to increase the profile of the green space
on Hope River Road and Williams Road.
Friday September 10, 2010
Local News
Crimestop
pers
Needs Help
Coupon book sales lagging
Staff
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August, representatives from Rocky Mountain Marketing began fundraising for
the Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers and agents in bright yellow jackets
will be going door-to-door in Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope and Boston Bar. The
drive continues until October 15 selling coupon books packed with ...
Friday September 10, 2010
Local News
Beary Unlucky
Bear killed on highway snarls eastbound traffic on Hwy 1
Staff/Voice photos
black bear caught on the Trans Canada Highway early this morning was the
reason for a two-car accident. The collision caused one of the vehicles to
roll. Thankfully drivers of both vehicles were uninjured...
Friday September 10, 2010
Upcoming Event
Chilliwack Connects
Low income networking event puts services where needed
Submitted
Internet image
one day event in Chilliwack this fall will connect low income residents with
services and professional care. On October 2, Chilliwack Connect aims to
make easy, one-stop ...
Friday September 10, 2010
Upcoming Event
Coffee
Break
Add some meaning to your coffee Sept 20
Submitted
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September 20th our volunteers, caregivers and people living with a diagnosis
of dementia in the early stages will be hosting an all day "Coffee Break" in
the lobby of the Evergreen Hall from 11am to 3pm.
From 1pm to 2pm there will be a special speaker from Chilliwack Home Health Care to share ...
Saturday September 11, 2010
Upcoming Event
Gods Of Frolic
SPCA looks to get it's paws on funds Sunday Staff
vanna
Ferris, manager of the SPCA Chilliwack Branch appeared on 98.3 StarFm
Thursday and spoke about their main fundraiser of the year, Paws For A
Cause, at the Fairfield Island sports field Sunday.
"I'm looking forward to being there with all the dogs," said ...
Saturday September 11, 2010
City Scenes
Bargains By The Boxful
Library book sale brings out the
bookworms 
Staff/Voice photo
or
some people, there's nothing better than curling up with a cup of hot
chocolate and a good novel. In the photo above, folks browse Saturday in
boxes for the perfect book on the final day of the sale.
Sunday September 12, 2010
Special Event
Fox Forever
30th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope
Staff
Canadian Driver image of the Marathon of Hope Econoline.
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someone to name a famous Canadian that stands head and shoulders above the
rest and you're going to hear the name Terry Fox.
Monday September 13, 2010
Upcoming Event
Centre Rolls Out The Red Carpet
Grand Opening set to be a lavish affair September 25
Submitted
he
Red Carpet Affair is a once-in-a-lifetime event for Chilliwack residents to
celebrate the grand opening of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre ...
Monday September 13, 2010
Community Life
Pentecost Pride
Church outreach links neighbourhood
Staff
Staff/Voice photo
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First Church of Pentecost, held their Community Connect Day on Saturday with
a barbecue, prize draws, a puppet theatre, games and activities for the kids
and ...
Tuesday September 14, 2010
City Scenes
Park Poetry
Salish Park is just a stroll away from downtown
Staff/Voice photo
Staff/Voice photo
O Solitude! If I must with thee dwell, Let it not be among the jumbled heap of murky buildings - John Keats, poet
senior sits alone at a chess table in Salish Park Saturday on one of the last
weekends of the summer.
Thursday September 16, 2010
Community Life
Sanctuary
Through
The Ages
Church has the hearts of many embedded within it's walls Craig Hill/Voice
t's
modest looking exterior belies the grandeur hidden inside and once there,
you realize that it's far from just an ordinary building. The little old
church on the corner of Gore and First Ave. wasn't always in the spot where
it now sits.
Thursday September 16, 2010
Entertainment
Laugh Unti
l
You Cry
A night of comedy with TJ Dawe
Submitted
ake
a journey into the mind of TJ Dawe. Affectionately known as the “Fringe God”
on the Canadian Fringe Festival circuit, Dawe brings his new one-man show
Lucky 9 to Chilliwack for one performance to help celebrate the opening
of the new Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Rotary Hall Studio Theatre.
Friday September 17, 2010
Special Event
BIA Spins It's Wheels Saturday
It's Customer Appreciation Day again downtown
Staff
Customer Appreciation day 2009. Voice file.
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Wednesday, Kathy Funk, Executive Director of the Downtown Business
Association
Friday September 17, 2010
Arts
Scene
Gleeks & Galas
Sharon Gaetz talks about Arts Centre Opening
Staff
ayor
Sharon Gaetz was on 98.3 Starfm Thursday to talk about the Arts and Culture
Centre's Grand Opening Gala coming up next Friday, Sept. 25.
The following are highlights from her conversation with morning show hosts, Scott and Lisa.
I am so excited about this...
Friday September 17, 2010
BC Politics
Referendum: The
People's Voice?
BC Greens want changes to Initiative Act
Submitted
ommitment
to simple majority and binding result needs legal clarification
"Like others, I was astonished by Premier Campbell's statement that the result of the Initiative vote on September 24, 2011 will be binding on the government if a ...
Friday September 17, 2010
Community Life
Spirit of Community
Cornerstone Church Fun Day a kick-off for SPIN
Staff/Voice photos
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was all about community spirit last Saturday for the Cornerstone Christian
Reformed Church whose members held Community Fun Day at their location on
McNaught Ave.
The 3rd annual event was hosted by the Dutch-based church's Outreach Ministry Team.
Friday Sept
ember 17, 2010
Canada-Wide
Helping Float the Canada Boat
CUPW posties show solidarity for Gaza
Courtesy of Janine Bandcroft, editor Victoria Street Newz
he
Canada Boat to Gaza Campaign salutes the Canada’s Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)
and its workers for their solidarity with our campaign and the Palestinian
people in their struggle for freedom.
Friday September 17, 2010
Theatre
10 Lost Years
Tragedy and Triumph on the stage at Cultch
Submitted
ur
aim is for audience members to laugh through their tears, comments Ten Lost
Years Creator and Director Scott Swan. As one of the most powerful Canadian
plays, Ten Lost Years is presented by the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre
Society and comes to The Centre on September 21st at 8pm.
Saturday September 18, 2010
Community Life
Mission: Merriment
Chilliwack Alliance
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Church
Family Fun Day
Staff/Voice photos
here
isn't any other parking lot in Chilliwack with the kind of fun offered last
Saturday at the Chilliwack Alliance Church on Young Rd. and if Jesus were
alive today, chances are he would have been there. Nonetheless his presence
was felt through the army of volunteers from the community church.
Friday September
17, 2010
Canada-Wide
Helping Float the Canada Boat
CUPW posties show solidarity for Gaza
Courtesy of Janine Bandcroft, editor Victoria Street Newz
he
Canada Boat to Gaza Campaign salutes the Canada’s Union of Postal Workers
(CUPW) and its workers for their solidarity with our campaign and the
Palestinian people in their struggle for freedom.
Tuesday September 14, 2010
Feature Story
Sole Sister
Improving Chilliwack's health one foot at a time
Staff
s
in the Rolling Stones song "Beast of Burden", if you feel like you've walked
for miles and your feets are hurting, you may want to try reflexology to
soothe those aches and pains.
For those that don't know what reflexology is, its a form of ...
Sunday September 19, 2010
Letters
A Dangerous Precedent
Krawczyk faces possibility of life in prison
Submitted by Janine Bandcroft
Activist Betty Krawczyk
here
is a very serious development occurring in Betty's appeal. The Attorney ...
Tuesday September 21, 2010
Local News
New Drunk D
riving
Laws Hit Hard
Toughest road rules in Canada aim to disbale drunks Staff
he
message is simple. Go ahead and drink and drive, but if you're that
stupid, you'll
be dealing with the toughest drunk driving laws on the books in Canada. One
tip too many and the life as you once knew — forgettaboutit.
Wednesday September 22, 2010
Local News
The Lady's Last Bow
Empress Hotel pushed aside for new development
Staff
The Empress Hotel on Tuesday.
cloud
of dust marked the final day of summer on Tuesday and also the end of the
Empress Hotel in downtown ...
Monday September 20, 2010
Feature Story
Dogmatic Day
Paws For A Cause fundraiser something to bark about
Craig Hill/Voice
iggest,
smallest, oldest and coolest. Talking dogs here, not people.
There's something about fundraisers and community that brings people out rain or shine. Paws For The Cause is the Chilliwack SPCA's main fundraiser of the year and last Sunday the dogs owned Fairview Island ...
Wednesday September 22, 2010
City Scenes
Tamihi Autumn
Chilliwack River Valley on the final day of summer
Craig Hill/Voice photos
Tamihi rapids on Chilliwack River Tuesday.
eautiful
scenes like the one above in the Chilliwack River Valley on Tuesday are just
a short drive, bike or hike away from Chilliwack.
Wednesday September 22, 2010
Letters
Rail Report Rosy
Buker lauds light rail as viable community transit
Submitted
ail
For The Valley is extremely excited to announce the release of a
comprehensive independent analysis of the potential for light rail service
on the existing and publicly owned Interurban Rail Corridor, connecting
communities from Chilliwack to Vancouver ...
