Saturday September 3, 2011
Real Estate News
Summer Home Sales Hit High
Chilliwack market rebounds in August
Released by Steve Lerigny, CADREB
hen
introduced, the HST had little effect on the housing market in Chilliwack
and area and it will likely have little effect when it goes.
While not impervious to global influences, the local real estate scene has
remained steady and has even enjoyed some...
Friday September 30, 2011
Recycling News
One More Way To Help Help the Planet
Home alarms added to the returnable list at Chilliwack depot
Submitted by the Chilliwack Fire Dept
larmRecycle,
a new recycling program for used or expired smoke alarms, carbon monoxide
(CO) alarms, and combination smoke and CO alarms, will launch on October 1,
2011. B.C. residents will be able to drop off used...
Friday September 30, 2011
BC News
The Insite Decision In A Nutshell
Pivot Legal Society's response to the Supreme Court Ruling
Released by Pivot Legal Society
nless
you’ve been hiding with the radio and TV off and avoiding the web, you’ve
already heard the
Supreme Court of Canada decision on Insite – North America’s only
sanctioned safe injection facility.
Friday September 30, 2011
BC Politics
The Women's Party: Who Are They?
New political alliance comes out swinging at fish issue first
Released by Betty Krawczyk, Cumberland
HE
WOMEN'S PARTY has decided to take on the project of trying to make sense of
why nobody other than the North Shore News seems to find the fact that the
Frankenfish has come to West Vancouver very interesting.
Friday September
30
,
2011
Live Theatre
The Phantom Materializes In Chilliwack
25th Anniversary stage production live from the Royal Albert Hall at Galaxy Oct 3
Released by Sara Marshall, Cineplex Odeon
ineplex
Entertainment, via our Front Row Centre Events, and Omniverse Vision today
announced a special 25th anniversary presentation of The Phantom of the
Opera can be enjoyed at participating movie theatres across Canada.
Friday September 30, 2011
Crime News
Prostitution Crackdown
Chilliwack RCMP operation nets hookers and johns
Released by Cpl Tammy Hollingsworth, Chwk RCMP UFVRD
he
Upper Fraser Valley Regional RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) have been
working effectively and efficiently to clean up the streets in the downtown
core. A recent investigation into sex trade workers and "Johns" resulted in
30 arrests.
Thursday September 29, 2011
Community Sports
Derby Day!
Voodoo Dollz set for inaugural game October 1 vs. Sea to Sky Sirens
Released by Evada Peron, CVD/Voice photos
ur
first ever home game against the Squamish Sea to Sky Sirens on Saturday,
October 1st at the Landing Sports Center 45530 Spadina Avenue!!
Thursday September 29, 2011
Federal Politics
Victims Come First
Tories "Tough on Crime" Act overdue but it will cost Canadians more
Released by the office of MP Mark Strahl
he
Conservative Government delivered on a promise to provide support and
protection to victims of crime with the introduction of the Safe Streets and
Communities Act, says Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl.
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Street Views
Music In Transit
Home to Rosedale from the Columbia Valley Music Festival
Staff/Voice photos
he
Voice caught up with Field Trip band member Dylan Woelders from
Rosedale at a street light in Chilliwack earlier this week.
Wednesday September 28, 2011
New Business
Coffee Breaks Get Better on Vedder
Sips "&" Sweets opens new store on Vedder Rd.
Staff/Voice photo
new
coffee shop has popped up at 103-5658 Vedder Rd. We caught owners in the
midst of setting up.
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Local News
Museum Begins Digitizing Old Images
Over 8000 photos from local photographers added to archives the tip of the iceberg
Released by Ron Denman, Chilliwack Museum/Voice file photo
useum
Director Ron Denman is pleased to announce that today Chilliwack has 8380
more photographs available for viewing on the Museum’s website.
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Health News
Minter Stays On Board
UFV Chancellor decides to devote another 3-years
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
anadian
gardening icon and Fraser Valley community leader Dr. Brian Minter has been
reappointed to a second three-year term as Chancellor of the University of
the Fraser Valley.
A recipient of the Order of Canada, the Spirit of Enterprise...
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Health News
It's A Good Time To Quit
Long overdue BC Gov't stop smoking initiative kicks off Sept 30
Released by the Government of BC
s
part of a commitment to healthy families in Britis
h
Columbia, Premier Christy Clark announced today that starting this Friday
nicotine replacement therapies will be available at no cost and smoking
cessation prescription drugs will be covered under PharmaCare.
Wednesday September 28, 2011
City Scenes
The Edge of Glory
Soulful cosmic embrace is just another morning in Chilliwack
Staff/Voice photo
stunning morning display of sunshine as rays burst out over Mt Cheam
last week as seen from Prairie Central Rd.
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Veterans News
Vets March Against
Tory Funding Cuts
Will MP Mark Strahl be there for them Nov 5?
Released by Joe Beauchene/Voice file
s
a result to last years Day of Protest, there was a marked increase
awareness of the plight of veterans from the public at large. However,
little was achieved to correct many of the issues affecting veterans.
Tuesday September 27, 2011
Voice Exclusive
See Matthew Good &
Daniel Wesley
Win tickets to the concert of the year at the Cultch
Staff/Voice graphic
e've
got two tickets to see Matthew Good and Daniel Wesley at the Chilliwack Arts
& Culture Centre November 24 at 7 pm courtesy of Rock.it Boy Entertainment
and we're giving them to a lucky Voice reader.
Tuesday September 27, 2011
Community Heroes
A Police Forc
e
To Reckon With
26-year RCMP veteran Craig, puts on sprinting clinic in NY
Released by Cst. Tracy Wolbeck Chwk RCMP
he
Police and Fire World Games took place in New York this past August and four
members of the Upper Fraser Valley area attended. The officers competed in
hockey, soccer and track and field. Cpl. Tanya...
Tuesday September 27, 2011
World Hospice Day
Musical Respite
Chilliwack Hospice to announce new music programs Oct 8 at Decades
Submitted by Coletta Holmes, CHS
oices
for Hospice
is a worldwide event whose purpose is to promote hospice and palliative
care and to fundraise, using voices as the medium. This event will take
place October 8...
Tuesday September 27, 2011
Community Heroes
250 Years On The Front Line
BC Gov't recognizes long-serving paramedics
Submitted by Phil Bruce, Paramedics of BC
n
2009 at the historic Government House in Victoria these paramedics were...
Tuesday September 27, 2011
Elections 2011
Bass In For Run At School Board
"Excellence in the classroom begins with excellence in the boardroom"
Released by Jack Bass, Chilliwack
hese
are challenging times for public education, and the work of our school
board. The board has the role of leadership in public education. It
follows that the Board needs persons with demonstrated leadership
abilities.
Tuesday September 27, 2011
Missing Women
Behind Closed
Doors
Inquiry's secret applications, discussions with police, must end says rights group
Released by BC Civil Liberties Association
he
BCCLA is demanding the end of secret applications for standing and secret
discussions between police, government and staff of the Missing Women
Commission of Inquiry.
Last week, another police officer...
Tuesday September 27, 2011
Native Education
Educating Teachers
UFV signs onto Indigenous Education pact
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
he
University of the Fraser Valley recently joined more than 50 faculties of
education across Canada in signing an Accord on Indigenous Education.
The accord was signed to acknowledge
the institutional awareness of aboriginal education issues and highlight
a...
Monday September 26, 2011
Crime News
RCMP Hunt For Suspect
Man evades police dragnet after Prosper Credit Union heist
Staff/Voice photo
Feature Story Mon, September 26, 2011
The Turning Point
Chilliwack remembers lives lost on the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Craig Hill/Voice photos
t
was July 1940 and The Battle of Britain was about to take place. For
Allies, it was the first major campaign fought by air after...
Monday September 26, 2011
Fire Dept News
Boiler Blaze
Greenhouse operation able to continue despite fire
Released by Jeff Ullyot, City of Chwk FD
he
City of Chilliwack Fire Department responded to a commercial greenhouse fire
in the 9700 block of McLeod Road on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at
approximately 0800 hours. Upon arrival of fire crews to the rural area, the
mechanical boiler room supplying the heat to several greenhouses on the
property...
Feature Story Sat, September 24, 2011
Highway Divi
der
Helps Save Lives
Median cable barrier contains multi-vehicle accident Thursday to one side of Trans Canada
Craig Hill/Voice photos
n
March 2007, then Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon announced that median
cable barriers were going to be installed...
Saturday Septemb
er
24,
2011
BIA News
Five Minutes Of Funk
New owner at Teddy Bear Dreams, Island Inkjet relocates to Spadina Ave
Staff/Voice file photo
owntown
Chilliwack BIA Executive Director Kathy Funk, appeared on Star 98.3
Wednesday talking with morning show host Lisa Stevens about what's been
happening lately with the Business Improvement Association. The following
are highlights from that conversation.
Friday September 23, 2011
Community News
Shining A Light For Survivors
Purple lights show support for victims of domestic violence
Submitted by April Goertzen, FHA
iolence
against women continues to be a serious problem in Canada. Half of Canadian
women have...
Friday September 23, 2011
Arts News
Banking on Art
Two local schools and Culture Centre to benefit from RBC donation
Released by KellyAnne TeBrinke, CACC
BC
Royal Bank has made a very generous donation to the Chilliwack Arts &
Cultural Centre Society which...
Friday September 23, 2011
Live Music
Cousin Harley Hops Up Harrison
Old time rock 'n roll wrecking crew October 8
Released by Ed Stenson, Harrison Festival Society
he
Harrison Festival Society is proud to present the return of Cousin Harley,
on Saturday, October 8 at 8pm in the Harrison Memorial Hall. This band has
a hard-earned
for delivering everything from...
Friday September
23, 2011
Lifestyle
Healing Sounds of Throat Singing
Matthew Kocel back by popular demand to the Arts Centre Oct 7
Submitted by Janet, Amethyst Bookstore
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...
Friday September
23, 2011
Lifestyle
Blessed Mabon!
A good time of year to return your body and mind to a balanced state
Submitted by Sorcha Kincaid, Wiccan High Priestess, Chilliwack
eptember
is a crazy time of year. The lazy days of summer are gone, quickly replaced
with the packing of lunchboxes, the purchasing of clothes and books, and the
endless chaos of the morning routine. It's easy to forget that...
Friday September 23, 2011
School District
33
Early Dismissal
Audet says parent-teacher meetings may mean shorter days in class
Released by Michael Audet, Supt. SD 33
uring
the school year our schools are permitted to have the early dismissal of
students from regular school instruction during the regular school day.
These early dismissals are for the purpose of facilitating parent teacher
interviews regarding student progress.
Friday September 23, 2011
Political Comment
Offence to Common Sense
Most Wanted war criminals lists and unequal representation in the House
Submitted by Chilliwack-FC MP Mark Strahl, Voice file photo
ne
of the things I always admired about Preston Manning and the Reform Party
was their commitment to common sense policies. For instance, back in the
early 90s when deficits were out of control and...
Friday Septemb
er 23, 2011
Concert
Easy Livin'
BC rocker Daniel Wesley backing Matthew Good Nov 24
Submitted by Joanna Dine, Strut Ent.
C
native Daniel Wesley joins Matthew Good on a 37 date, cross Canada tour this
fall. Beginning in Bala, ON, on Sunday, October 9, the tour stops in
Atlantic Canada, Southern Ontario, Manitoba, Sask., Alberta and British
Columbia. The tour will culminate with two homecoming shows in Vancouver at
the...
Friday September 2
3, 2011
Film
Fall Means Film Fest
Potiche first up at Cottonwood Cinemas Oct 5
Released by Gillian Powers, CCAC
hen
her husband is taken hostage by his striking employees, a trophy wife (Deneuve)
takes the reins of the family business and proves to be a remarkably
effective leader. Business and personal complications arrive in the form of
her ex-lover (Depardieu), a former union leader.
Friday September 23, 2011
Entertainment
DIVA Show Delayed
Bonnie Kilroe injured and on the mend
Submitted by Bonnie Kilroe
ue
to a sudden injury, Bonnie Kilroe has had to delay her DIVA show to
Sept. 30 at 8 pm. Tickets are $24 and are available at the centre box office
at 604-391-SHOW (7469) or Mon to Fri 9:30 am to 9 pm, Sat and Sun 9:30 am to
5 pm. Buy tickets online
here.
Friday September 23, 2011
Theatre
Witness For The
Prosecu
tion
Guild presents Agatha Christie Classic Oct 12-15 at the Cultural Centre
Released by Chilliwack Players Guild
eonard
Vole is accused of murdering his older friend, Miss French. As events unfold
we meet lawyers, witnesses and, most importantly, Leonard's wife, who holds
the secret to his guilt or innocence.
Thursday September 22, 2011
Community Event
River Stewa
rds
CVRCS Vedder cleanup and 10th Anniversary celebration Oct 25
Submitted by CVRCS/Photo by C. Gadsden
n
Sunday September 25th, CVRCS will be celebrating our tenth annual World
Rivers Day!
The celebration will begin with the
Vedder River Cleanup. Registration is at the Chilliwack...
Thursday September 22, 2011
Arts Scene
Nuance, Suggestion and Definition
Vincent
Mikuska gallery show at the Cultch to Oct 27
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
nuance
is a shade, degree, touch, trace or hint. Suggestion is a proposal,
evocation, or implication. Definition is meaning, clarity, or exactness. The
Chilliwack Visual Artists Association is pleased to...
Thursday September 22, 2011
Theatre
The Magical World of Thumbelina
First show in Star 98.3 series at the Cultural Centre
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
lower
Children! Baby Boomers! Bring your children and grandchildren to Oregon
Shadow Theatre’s Thumbelina, coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre
Sunday, October 2 at 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
Thursday September 22, 2011
UFV Reunion
Calling All Nurses
UFV
nursing alumni invited to first-ever reunion Oct 21/22
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
alling
all nurses! Do you remember when UFV was UCFV or even FVC? Getting your
diploma or degree back when you still had to wear your 'whites' to class?
Doing your clinicals at the old MSA hospital?
Thursday September 22, 2011
UFV News
Writing To Save
Lives
Ahmed receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Released by Anne Russell, UFV
hirzad
Ahmed knows what it’s like to be a refugee — stateless and far away from
family and friends. At the age of 18 he was a political exile from
Kurdistan, an area of...
Thursday September 22, 2011
Community Event
Mother of Al
l
Challenges
Calling all breastfeeding moms in Chilliwack
Submitted by Michele Dennill, La Leche League, Chilliwack
n
October 1, 2011 at 11:00 am mothers and children at sites across Canada, the
United States and other countries will compete to set the record for the
most children breastfeeding at one
time. La Leche League...
Thursday September 22, 2011
Local News
City
Seeks Proposals
A good idea and $250k will get you a long-term lease this old beauty
Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chwk
he
City of Chilliwack is inviting proposals for the use of the old
Paramount Theater, located at 46187 Yale Road, through a formal request
for proposal (RFP) process.
Thursday September 22, 2011
Community Event
Take 5 Thursday
Alzheimer's Society hosts annual Coffee Break Sept 29
Submitted by Gail Johnson, AS of BC
hy
not drop by the lobby at Evergreen Hall on Thursday September 29 for a
fresh coffee and help a great agency?
Thursday September 22, 2011
Community Sports
In Guard We Trust
Chilliwack Ju- Jitsu club looking for new members, Open House Oct 1
Submitted by Steve Hiscoe, Chilliwack
iscoe
Jiu-Jitsu has recently moved to a new location on Young Rd (Teksmed Plaza)
At Hiscoe Jiu-Jitsu we teach people how to protect themselves. Although we
have been in the Chilliwack area for over 7 years this is our first full
time facility.
Thursday September 22, 2011
Community Sports
FireFit Nationals
Chilliwack firefighters turn-in good times in fitness contest
Released by Kathy Laynes, CFD
embers
of the City of Chilliwack Fire Department competed in the Canadian National
Fire Fit Competition in Lethbridge, Alberta this past weekend.
All of the firefighters had strong performances and completed personal best times in the individual competition.
Thursday September 22, 2011
Community Sports
Real Hockey Heroes
Community rallies behind players for 1st annual Camp Luther fundraiser
Released by Cpl Hollingsworth, Chwk RCMP
n
Saturday, August 27, 2011, the Mission Icebreakers Junior Hockey Club faced
off against the RCMP at the Mission Leisure Centre for a friendly game of
hockey for a...
Thursday September
22,
2011
Health
Care In Multiple Settings
iPANEL nurses want better palliative care in BC
Submitted by R.T. Dorward, FHA
lthough
not all people with chronic life-limiting illness such as lung, heart, and
kidney disease, cancer or dementia require specialized palliative care
services, they do require care aimed at improving their quality of life, by
preventing and relieving suffering through early...
Feature Story
Monday Septem
ber
19, 2011
Temple of Trees
City Life Church takes their sermon to the neighbourhood
Craig Hill/Voice photos\
City Life Church pastor Lorne Lueck delivers his sermon Sunday September 11 at Central Community Park. Ironically, a lamp post behind resembles a cross.
istening
to a sermon and fellowshipping in the warm sunshine and beautiful green
environment outside, enriches the experience of attending church — a lot.
St Thomas Anglican Church on Gore Ave. with it's gorgeous handmade interior is as beautiful and as ornate as they come.
However, the bible states that God does not dwell in buildings made by human hands, that the Gospel of Jesus should never be kept indoors and no man-made structure could compete with the beauty of God’s natural wonders.
Thursday September
22, 2011
Health
Care In Multiple Settings
iPANEL nurses want better palliative care in BC
Submitted by R.T. Dorward, FHA
lthough
not all people with chronic life-limiting illness such as lung, heart, and
kidney disease, cancer or dementia require specialized palliative care
services, they do require care aimed at improving their quality of life, by
preventing and relieving suffering through early...
Thursday September 22, 2011
FPSE News
Teacher Wins
Discrimination Case
Pregnancy causes woman to lose "non-regular" teaching job
Released by Cindy Oliver, Pres. FPSE
or
as long as there has been a women's movement in Canada, there has been an
active campaign to both highlight the ways in which women are discriminated
and change the conditions that allow that discrimination
to exist.
Thursday September 22, 2011
Community Sports
In The Zone
Fraser Valley Dragonboaters finish in top ten
Submitted by Kathy Preuss, FVDBC
he
Crusaders dragon boat team finished in Comp B placing them 9th over all out
of 87 teams at the Penticton Dragonboat Festival.
Thursday September 22, 2011
Letters
Prospera Pay Parking Props
Voice's Twitter post regarding Chiefs parking riles reader
Submitted by Colin at chiefsfan.ca
t
is their property and they can do as they like. You didn't seem to have an
issue when the Bruins were doing it. Pay parking is for the Prospera Centre
lot, which is exactly the same as it's always been.
Thursday September 22, 2011
Community Learning
Psst, Grab Your Audience's Attention
FV Toastmasters offer 6-week public speaking course — cheap!
Submitted by Bernie Constable, FVT
raser
Valley Toastmasters is presenting Speechcraft. a six week introduction to
public speaking workshop.
This course runs Monday evenings at 7:00 pm starting November 7th. Participants will...
Monday September 19, 2011
School
Board
Maahs Wants Another Term
School Board Trustee announces re-election bid
Released by Heather Maahs, SD33
t
is my intention to run for a second term as a trustee on the Chilliwack
Board of Education.
A Board of Education's number one priority should be keeping students and their accomplishments at the forefront...
Monday September 19, 2011
Veterans
MP Strahl Pays Tribute
71st Battle of Britain Anniversary Memorial Service
Released by MP Mark Strahl/Voice photos
n
behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Mark
Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Fraser, attended a ceremony in
Chilliwack, British Columbia, commemorating the 71st anniversary of the
Battle of Britain.
Sunday September 18, 2011
Community Event
Creative Collective
Artists Village, music, dance and free activities Oct 1 at the Cultural Centre
Released by KellyAnne TeBrinke, CACC
ring
your family to the Cultural Centre on Saturday, October 1 and be prepared to
engage your hands, feet, eyes, ears and sense of...
Sunday September 18, 2011
Lifestyle
The Secret's Out
Weekend-long Lingerie fashion show at Social Night Club Oct 21-24
Submitted by Amy Lanteigne, Paparazzi Photo
y
Little Secret will have a fashion show, and have a lingerie show room with
amazing sales on their new line of lingerie! And as this "Lingerie Fashion
Show" is happening at Social on a Friday, it's also Fuel Friday, so there
will be FREE pizza, FREE...
Sunday September 18, 2011
Lifestyle
Singing Yogic Praises
Reisa Stone offers free class October 1 at the Academy
Submitted by Reisa Stone, Chilliwack
eisa
Stone is a storyteller, singer, songwriter and writer who combines her
creative pursuits with horse rescue.
Sunday September 18, 2011
Music Scene
Still Roving For Unicorns
Irish Rovers at the Cultch October 1
Released by KellyAnne TeBrinkne, CACC
he
iconic Canadian singing group, The Irish Rovers, will be presented by the
Chilliwack Arts & Cultural...
Sunday September 18, 2011
Arts Scene
Fraser Valley Reflections
Drawings, acrylics & watercolours Sept 24 - Nov 9 at the Chilliwack Museum
Released by Sue Grass, CVAA
orn
in greater Vancouver, Barry Morris learned to...
Saturday September 17, 2011
City Hall
In A Class All Her Own
City manager Stanton aces UVic program
Staff/Voice photos
hey
knew Karen Stanton was brainy. They just didn't know how brainy until the
City of Chilliwack Manager of Long Range Planning, Planning and Strategic
Initiatives Department aced the University of Victoria 2011 Public
Administration program, graduating at the top of her class.
Friday September 16, 2011
Home
Earthquake
-Proof
Your Life
Check to see you have complete insurance coverage
Released by the Fraser Institute/Web image
here
is a 30 percent chance that an earthquake strong enough to ca
use significant damage will strike southwestern British Columbia in the next 50 years, and a 5 to 15 percent chance that a major earthquake...
Friday September 16, 2011
Community
KidSporT Gets Big Cash Boost
Olympic athletes, local business and BC Gov't team up to raise $530k
Submitted by Ritchie Bros/Photos by E. Lee
n
Saturday, September 10, 2011, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers welcomed hundreds of
people to the 2nd annual Corporate Kids Challenge at its Burnaby, BC
headquarters, raising over CA$530,000 for...
Friday September 16, 2011
Lifestyle
Colloquy and Tea
Chilliwack Mayor talks about being on the "runway of life" at Inspired Women seminar
Submitted by Maude Stephany/Mimi Nelson photo
ednesday
September 7th dawned clear and bright for a group of women who came to take
part in the first Inspired Women: Changing Paths Event held in the lobby of
the Sutton Downtown Business Centre on Young Road.
Thursday September 15, 2011
City Seen
On This Harvest Moon
Fall equinox just around the corner
Staff/Voice photo
late season heat wave combined with low air quality helped create this
picturesque scene last week in east Chilliwack.
Thursday September 15, 2011
Local Politics
Senior Sets Sights On City Hall
Harrington running for council in November
Submitted by Richard Harrington, Chilliwack
ick
was elected to the Council of Niagara Falls, Ontario and served for three
years. He sat on thirteen committees, including Municipal Works, Finance,
the Airport Commission and Downtown Economic Development.
Wednesday September 14, 2011
Local News
Fox Flag Flying High
City prepares for Sept 18 Run
Staff/Voice/Chilliwack City Hall photo
ollie
Fox and Terry Fox Run organizer, Margaret Kostrzewa, made a presentation at
the Chilliwack City Hall council meeting to promote the annual run on
Sunday.
Tuesday September 13, 2011
Local News
Pay Parking Perturbs
Fee remains despite Cultus Lake Park Board budget surplus
Staff/Voice/Web image
f
you thought that Cultus Lake Park Board would lift the
parking charges at Main Beach because of a recent
announcement that they had a $1-million budget surplus, you
would be wrong.
Board Chair Sacha Peter, confirmed pay parking at Main...
Feature Story Sunday Sept 11, 2011
Spiritual
Becko
ning
Stó:lō host special ceremony on World Suicide Prevention Day
Craig Hill/Voice photos
ddie
Gardiner stood in front of his medicine wheel and held up a deep purple
translucent rock. It sparkled under the bright halogen light in the Stó:lō
Resource Centre meeting room.
Sunday September 11, 2011
AMBER ALERT - Cancelled
Family
Issues Plea
RCMP continue search for abducted child
Released by BC RCMP
he
search for 3 year old Kienan Hebert continues along with the
investigation into his disappearance.
Police are now in the position, as a result of the on-going and active investigation launched when Kienan was reported missing, to confirm that they are dealing with case of child abduction.
Friday September 9, 2011
Music
Sound Families
Music For Little Mozarts classes includes parents
Sourced by Staff/Voice
njoy
a group class with your child (children) small groups of 4-6 students
weekly. Singing, listening, hands-on activities, and movement! Lessons are
grouped in 10 week sessions and the cost is $15 per lesson (approx 45-60
min. in length) plus a $25 registration & a $25 supply fee.
Friday September 9, 2011
Lifestyle
Thinking Is Believing
That's what I thought — and it caused my results
Submitted by Life Skills Coach Mimi Nelson, Chilliwack
hat
is belief? For some people, it is something that they have come to think of
as true – a religious doctrine even. But belief is actually something much
simpler than that. When people ask me what a belief is, I tend to respond
with an answer like this...
Friday September 9, 2011
Environment
The Ethical Oil Myth
Social Activist Naomi Klein debunks theory
Submitted by Wendy Bales, FVRD Dir. Area C
his
is a great new clip that it should be passed around as much as possible. I
saw it this morning when it just came out and it is picking up speed rapidly
with views.
We need to break the myth that there
would only be enough jobs in unethical industries...
Friday September 9, 2011
Letters
In Tribute To
College Moms
Inspiring thoughts fill the void when the kids leave for school
Submitted by Stephanie's mom/Web image
he
Labour Day long weekend was a bittersweet end to the summer. We have watched
as the carefree days of celebrating graduation and "no more homework" come
to an end, packing and goodbyes soaked up...
Friday Septe
mber
9,
2011
Community Event
Hope Together
Stó:lō invite community to Centre for World Suicide Prevention Day Sept 10
Released by Francine Douglas
he
stats are alarming. In 2005, 484 people committed suicide in BC and n the
last 30-years, over 100,000 Canadians have taken their own lives.
On Saturday, Stó:lō Nation are inviting the public to join them at the Resource Centre on...
Friday September 9, 2011
Letters
Busker's Blues
High cost of licence and Sardis exclusion disappoints
Submitted by R Stone, Chwk/web photo
think Chilliwack made a mistake charging a $40 fee its first year, and
strictly limiting areas where artists can perform.
Friday September 9, 2011
City Hall News
Firefit Fun & Games
Chilliwack firefighters shine at regionals, set sights on nats
Released by Jeff Ullyot, City of Chwk FD
embers
of the City of Chilliwack Fire Department ran, jumped and jogged at the
Western Regional Firefit Competition in Edmonton Alberta over the Labour Day
long weekend.
Thursday September 8, 2011
Community
Lost Your Homework?
Good Samaritans save Health Care Assistant coursework
Submitted by Tim Morrison, Chilliwack
and
a couple of others managed to collect almost every page. It was windy that
day and it literally went everywhere, down the side streets, down the
road right up to the fire station from the tracks.
I don't think the young lady realized people had stopped to...
Thursday September 8, 2011
Literary News
Meet Betty
Author Krawczyk at Chapters in Vancouver Sept 15
Released by Betty K, Cumberland BC
ocal
legend Betty Krawczyk's new book "This Dangerous Place, My Journey Between
the Passions of the Living and the Dead " is hot off the presses.
Betty, currently living in
Cumberland, will appear at Chapters in downtown Vancouver for this not-to-be
missed reading and meet & greet.
Thursday September 8, 2011
Community News
Ritchie Bros Gets In The Game
Online charity auction Sept 10 to help KidSport establish Chilliwack chapter
Staff/Voice/Photos courtesy of Ritchie Bros
his
Saturday Ritchie Bros is holding the 2nd Annual Corporate Kids Challenge and
online charity auction in support of KidSport BC, an organization devoted to
helping...
Thursday September 8, 2011
Lifestyles
Finding Your 22 Inner Gifts
Stagg workshop Sept 24 teaches how to recognize your unique untapped abilities
Released by Janet, Amethyst Bookstore
osalien
believes that you have come to this Earth with a Purpose and all of the
tools you need to accomplish that Purpose! During her workshop you will
learn to embrace your...
Thursday September 8, 2011
Letters
Wanted: BC Liberal Leadership
Gardiner calls for moratorium on open-net fish farm licences
A letter from Stó:lō elder Eddie Gardiner, Skwah First Nation to Premier Christy Clark
hanks
for your notice on Election Timing and Defending & Creating Jobs for
BC Families. As you are aware, there has been mounting evidence on the harm
that the Aquaculture...
Thursday Septembe
r
8,
2011
City Hall News
Tractor Tourism
City set to negotiate new Heritage Park operation agreement with Tourism Chilliwack
Released by Zoya Stoochnoff, City of Chwk
n
Tuesday at the regular City Hall meeting, council hurried through a motion
instructing staff to negotiate a "management agreement" with Tourism
Chilliwack to take over day-to-day operations of Heritage Park. The
following is the City of Chilliwack...
Wednesday September 7, 2011
Artists Call
Drawing on the Holiday Spirit
City Hall Greeting Card Contest deadline Oct 14
Released by Starlee Renton, City Hall/Voice file photos
t's
that time of year when we all start thinking about ... Christmas? Yes, the
City of Chilliwack is now accepting entries for our annual Christmas card
contest! The winning design will receive $250 and will be used as...
Wednesday September 7, 2011
Entertainment
A
One-Woman-Wonder
Divas: Vegas Meets Vaudeville show Sept 24 an eclectic mix of comedy and song
Released by Bonnie Kilroe
amed
female impressionist Bonnie Kilroe is back. This time it's with a few
suitcases full of wigs and feathered costumes, each with it's own
personality.
Feature Story Monday Sept 5, 2011
It's A Wrap
Aaron Pritchett Party in the Park finale draws 9000
Released by Kathy Funk, Chilliwack BIA/Voice photos
arlier
this year the Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association (BIA) was
awarded the "Best in the...
Saturday September 3, 2011
Crime News
Who Made This Mess?
Hope cleans up after graffiti vandal strikes 50 places
Released by Cpl Hollingsworth, Chwk RCMP
etween
August 31, 2011, at approximately 9:00 pm...
Saturday September
3,
2011
BC Gov't News
Exercising Education
Three Chilliwack schools to get $150k in playground upgrades
Released by Thomas Marshall, BC Gov't
tudents
at three public schools in Chilliwack will soon have the opportunity to
explore a brand-new playground, as Premier Christy Clark announced today $8
million over two years to support new, upgraded or replaced school
playgrounds in the province.
Friday September 2, 2011
Books
Heroes In Hardcover
Photographs and stories from a century of saving lives Staff/Book cover courtesy of CFD
he
City of Chilliwack Fire Department released a written and pictorial
history...
Chilliwack News - September 2011
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