Made in
Canada
Thursday December 1, 2011
BC Gov't News
A Quick Fix
Loophole doesn't mean its legal to drink and drive
Released by Gov't of BC
olicitor
General Shirley Bond had this statement today regarding the B.C. Supreme
Court decision on Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) legislation:
Monday December 5, 2011
Lifestyle
A Clear Perspective
Learn the basics of Mindfulness Meditation Dec 11
Submitted by KS
o
Lam Buddhist Association is hosting a "Mindfulness
Meditation" Course in English language on Sunday,
December...
Wednesday December 7, 2011
Community
Home Help For The Holidays
Its free, anonymous and confidential
Released by Kids Help Phone
hen
we think of kids and the holidays, family concerns, stress, and anxiety
aren't typically things we associate with the gift-giving season.
While this can be a wonderful time of year, families can also feel...
Wednesday December 7, 2011
BC Gov't News
Playground Money Bounces Back
Liberals not playing around when it comes to three Chilliwack schools
Released by Marc Wang, BC Gov't Caucus
arent
Advisory Councils (PACs) at three Chilliwack public schools are receiving a
total of $62,500 in reimbursements for playground equipment. The funding is
part of $2.4 million to reimburse PACs throughout the province...
Feature Story Saturday December 10, 2011
Back In The High Life Again
The Village is open and changing lives already
Craig Hill/Voice photos
Eric Hunken's life changed forever in September when he moved into The Village pictured behind him.
e
would come home drunk and stoned to a rusty tin trailer without heat or a
kitchen, shower or laundry.
Life for Eric Hunken was a bitch. There's no other way to explain it. He was a mess and addicted to almost every substance known to man from marijuana to methamphetamines and spending all his money getting bent-out-of-shape. It was an easy escape and way to numb a life riddled with pain and self-abuse.
It was a miracle that he lived.
Then one day he made a choice and hasn't looked back since. He signed-up for Miracle Valley and somehow weaned himself off drugs and booze. And if that wasn't tough enough, he even gave up smoking.
Monday December 19, 2011
Community
Mounties Always Get Their Can
Thanks to the community the Stuff The Cruiser event was a valley-wide success
Released by Cst. T Wolbeck, Chwk RCMP
he
Upper Fraser Valley RCMP have completed their annual Stuff the Cruiser event
and would like to thank the communities of Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope and
Boston Bar for their support and generosity.
Thursday December 1, 2011
City Hall News
Productive in
Principle
Agriculture plan ready for public scrutiny
Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chwk
draft
version of the Chilliwack Agricultural Area Plan is now ready for public
review and input and will be presented at two upcoming open houses. Underway
since May 2010, the draft Plan identifies key issues affecting the
sustainability of agriculture in Chilliwack and...
Feature Story Monday November 28, 2011
The Heart and the Hope
Walk for Peace brings awareness of the toll drugs, alcohol and violence take on the community
Craig Hill/Voice photos
Marchers take to the street for the 5th Annual Walk For Peace November 19th in Chilliwack.
ver
a hundred people converged on Five Corners Saturday November 19,carrying banners and beating drums for what was to be the most powerful
statement the community of Chilliwack has made in recent years.
The rally, billed as Walk for Peace, was the fifth for organizers who say their aim is to raise awareness and send a message to the nefarious element that they’re not wanted in the community.
Drugs, alcohol and violence are a huge problem affecting almost every segment of society. The malady knows no racial boundaries or targets any one particular community.
Thursday December 1, 2011
On The Road
CounterAtt
ack
Is Back
Think and survive, don't drink and drive
Released by Cpl Hollingsworth, Chwk RCMP
t's
that time of year again where CounterAttack road blocks will be in full
swing. RCMP will be set up all over the Upper Fraser Valley Regional
Detachment area starting on Friday, December 2nd.
Thursday December 1, 2011
Communit
y
Benevolent Women
Tips for the holiday philanthropist
Released by Canadian Women's Fdn
he
Canadian Women's Foundation is challenging women to embrace a new
holiday gift idea; one of empowerment for women & girls.
During the holidays, Canadians manage to step out of the hustle and bustle of shopping, gift-wrapping, and over-eating to remember those less fortunate.
Thursday December 1, 2011
Fire Dept New
s
Feeding the Need
Emergency crews collected 12,000 items last year
Released by Linette Vugteveen, City of Chwk FD
he
Chilliwack Fire Department will be holding their Annual Food Drive on
Monday, December 5th from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Once again,
department members will be going door to door in the community...
Thursday December 1, 2011
Theatre
The Chance To Love Again
Faust plays live on Galaxy Cimema's big screen Dec 10
Released by Pat Marshall, Cineplex
ith
Jonas Kaufmann in the title role, René Pape as the devil, and Marina
Poplavskaya as Marguerite, Gounod’s classic retelling of the Faust
legend couldn’t be better served. Tony Award®-winning director...
Thursday December 1, 2011
On The Road
Insurance Rates Set To Increase
Changes will cost the majority of customers an average of $27 extra per year
Released by ICBC
onfirming
its rates announcement on Tuesday, November 29, ICBC will submit an
application today with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC)
for an increase to its basic insurance...
Thursday December 1, 2011
Community Sports
Safer Than Boxing
MMA Warpath III scrappers ready for Friday night fights
Staff/Voice photos
he
athletes have arrived in Chilliwack from all over the country to take
part in the
Warpath
III Mixed Martial Arts slated for...
Saturday December 3, 2011
Federal Politics
It's A Gas
Fed announces $3.5M from gas taxes to fund Bailey Landfill extraction system
Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chwk
hanks
to $3.5 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund, residents across the
region will benefit from improved air quality with the addition of a new
gas extraction system at the Bailey Landfill.
Saturday December 3, 2011
City Hall News
Riding A White Elephant
Tourism Chilliwack takeover of Heritage Park gives site a new lease on life
Released by Starlee Renton, City of Chwk
he
City of Chilliwack and Tourism Chilliwack are pleased to announce a five
year Management Agreement for the operation of Heritage Park.
"Chilliwack Heritage Park is a
valuable asset that benefits local...
Saturday December 3, 2011
BC Politics
Janzen Opts Out of Provincial Politics
No word on her future plans in federal politics, if any
Submitted by Diane Janzen/Voice file photo
iane
Janzen today announced that she is stepping down from the BC Liberal
nomination for the riding of Chilliwack Hope. She indicated that in the
last few weeks there had been a growing concern over her...
Sunday December 4, 2011
Community Sports
Fight Not Flight
Rookie MMA combatants crowd pleasers Friday
Craig Hill/Voice photos
n
Friday, Chilliwack hosted the toughest, meanest, most ferocious people from
all parts of BC. We’re talking about the crowd.
Monday December 5, 2011
Health News
Delivering Data Empowers Patients
Online tool assists patients waiting for surgery
Released by Roy Thorpe-Dorward, FHA
atients
and physicians can easily find the names of surgeons in Fraser Health who
may be able to perform surgical procedures sooner than others with the
launch today of a new online tool.
Monday December 5, 2011
Police News
Gambling For A
Good Cause
Gaming grants help local organisations
Released by Marc Wang, BC Liberal Caucus
ive
organizations in Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley will share
$165,550 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the
provincial government. They are:
Monday December 5, 2011
Letters
Yale Treaty A Sideshow To Real Problem
Money-hungry Canadian government bucks global trend to banish fish farms
Submitted by Eddie Gardiner, Skwah
s
the battle lines are being drawn over fishing sites in the Fraser Canyon
with the Yale Treaty being pushed for final ratification at the federal
level, tension is rising and conflicts over...
Monday December 5, 2011
Federal Politics
Ottawa Looks To Consult With Public On 2012 Budget
Time and date TBA in New Year
Released by Robert Pearsall, PA to MP Mark Strahl
hilliwack-Fraser
Canyon MP Mark Strahl is encouraging local residents to take advantage of
the opportunity to participate in...
Monday December 5, 2011
Community
The End Of Violence Against Women
National day of remembrance for victims
Released by Health Employees Union
t
was 22 years ago on December 6 that our country was horrified by the worst
targeted
mass murder of women in Canadian history. It's now etched...
Tuesday December 6, 2011
Community
Protecting The Community From Hunger
Emergency services collects over 20,000 items Monday
Released by Jeff Ullyot, CFD
he
Chilliwack Fire Department along with Chilliwack Search and Rescue and
Chilliwack Emergency Social Services would like to thank the citizens of
Chilliwack for making the 2011 Emergency Service Food...
Monday December 5, 2011
Community
UFV Prof Throws Hat Into The Ring
Martin declares election bid
Released by John Martin, Chilliwack BC
fter
much consideration and consultation, I am announcing that I will be seeking
the BC Conservative nomination in the upcoming by-election in
Chilliwack-Hope.
British Columbia needs a common
sense, mainstream choice...
Tuesday December 6, 2011
Veterans News
"Bottleneck" At Top Level
Local vet reacts to Veteran's Affairs cutbacks
Submitted by Ret. Officer Claude LaTulippe
he
organization (Veterans Affairs Canada) which veterans have blamed over the
last 6-7 years for not doing their job is now using veterans to keep their
job. This blows my mind.
Undoubtedly, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) needs revamping. A cutback of 500 positions won't...
Read more here
Tuesday December 6, 2011
On The Road
Driving Impaired Isn't An Option
Drugs and alcohol still rampant behind the wheel
Released by BCAA RSF
ith
the number of deaths and serious injuries caused by impaired drivers down by
almost half in the past year, why is it still important to remind people not
to drive while impaired?
Allan Lamb, President and COO of the
BCAA Road Safety...
Read more here
Wednesday December 7, 2011
Commentar
y
The Misogyny Of Islam
Arab Spring? In Egypt? For Women?
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk, Cumberland BC
ardly.
Things will be worse for Egyptian women if the projected results of the
current elections (by CBC, BBC, and Aljazeera) hold true. The Muslim
Brotherhood will have the most votes (60 per cent first round vote...
Wednesday December 7, 2011
Run-of-River News
Coming Soon To A Creek Near You
Open House planned for mid-January
Released by Cloudworks Energy
loudworks
Energy Inc., a BC-based renewable hydroelectric developer that is wholly
owned by Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., proposes to construct three
run-of-river hydroelectric projects...
Wednesday December 7, 2011
Community
Movember Money Rollz In
Local amateur sports team helps prostrate cancer cause
Submitted by Dale Erikson, PCSG
n
December 6, 2011, Mark Collins and Paul Gumprich of the Chilliwack
Firefighters...
Wednesday December 7, 2011
Environment
Eagle-Eyed Tourists Treated To Rare Event
The Chehalis Eagles Have Done It Again
Submitted by Karen Bills, FVBEF
t
is hard after 60 years of following bald eagles and other raptors around the
world to be awed by something so different, so excessive that it is truly
record setting, but the eagles of the Chehalis flats have done it again.
Wednesday December 7, 2011
Federal Politics
How Green Is Your Valley?
Green parties in Canada condemn government's sabotage of international climate agreement
Released by the BC Green Party
eaders
and representatives of the Green Parties of Canada, Yukon, British
Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island...
Wednesday December 7, 2011
Environment
Mother Earth Smiles
Over 5-tons of pesticides turned in for proper disposal
Released by Clean Farms/ Web image
n
an e-mail to the Voice on Wednesday, Clean Farms officials said The
Abbotsford location was intended to collect from farmers across the Fraser
Valley. The 10,000 kg collected...
Wednesday December 7, 2011
Books
Eat, Drink And Laugh
Ukrainian Soul Food with stories from the village
Submitted by Reisa Stone, Chilliwack
hy
is call Ukrainian Soul Food? Yizha dusha, soul food, is powerful thing.
Dusha, soul, is fierce vitality force. It is roaring flame you cannot put
out, inside cage of thick flesh and hard bone.
Thursday December 8, 2011
Real Estate News
Realtors There For The Community
CADREB says exceptional land deals to be had now
Released by Steve Lerigny, CRAE
ou
may have noticed that more often than not, if there is community
fund-raiser, a family oriented fair, or a seasonal initiative such as a
senior's tour of Christmas lights or a blanket and warm clothing drive, your
local...
Friday December 9, 2011
Community
Vocal Ensembles For Charity
Two singing groups for the price of eight at the Cultch
Submitted by Nicola Davies, POE
ieces
of Eight vocal octet, from Chilliwack, is partnering this year with the
Kwantlen Chamber Singers on Wednesday December 21, to bring you a
celebration of family...
Friday December 9, 2011
Health News
Golfing For Greenbacks
Alpine Disposal and Jolly Miller pitch-in to raise $14K
Released by Jessica Boldt, FVHCF
ave
Archibald and Don Mayhew, owners of Alpine Valley Disposal and Poma...
Sunday December 11, 2011
Community
Reflections of Love
The Hospice Society tree is a place for your memories
Staff/Voice photo
hen
someone loses a loved one from their life, memories of the person who passed
away often come flooding back over the Christmas holidays.
Sunday December 11, 2011
Lifestyles
Amazing Amethyst
Uber cool bookstore the heartbeat of the alternative community
Staff/Voice photos
hen
you open the door to Amethyst Bookstore you’re stepping into another
dimension. Immediately...
Monday December 12, 2011
Commentary
A Deeper Meaning of Christmas
Celebrating the season with a little love, peace and harmony no matter what faith
Sorchia, Wiccan High Priestess, Chilliwack
hristmas
shopping, Christmas presents, Christmas baking....the list can go on
forever! December doesn't just belong to those of Christian faith yet
everywhere we look the name of Christ is slapped on...
Monday December 12, 2011
Rally For The Salmon
Fish Farm Fight To The Finish
USA worried as DFO waffles
Submitted by Eddie Gardiner, Skwah Elder
almon
Are Sacred! Please find attached a Media Advisory for the Wild Salmon
Rally to take place at Bld #10 at Coqualeetza on Thursday at 11:00 am.
A most menacing threat to wild salmon survival are open-net...
Wednesday December 14, 2011
Local News
Firefighters For Food
Mark Strahl lauds Chilliwack's first responders in Ottawa
Released by Robert Pearsall for MP M Strahl
hilliwack-Fraser
Canyon MP, Mark Strahl, stood in the House of Commons today to..
Wednesday December 14, 2011
BC Politics
Going Green No Laughing Matter
Criminalizing illegal drugs causes more harm to the community than good
Released by the BC Green Party
he
recently released paper by the Health Officers Council (HOC) of British
Columbia
here
on regulating alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, including illegal
substances, details a public health approach and makes recommendations
that are...
Wednesday December 14, 2011
CRV News
Owl Forest Fight Flares
Penner's office "may be" linked to another controversial CRV decision
Released by Glen Thompson, FCRV/Voice file
ast
year we were stunned by Barry Penner’s decision to deny an Environmental
Assessment of the Larsons Bench open pit gravel mine. MOE officials...
Wednesday December 14, 2011
Crime News
Hot Wire
Hollin
gsworth:
Copper theft continues to be a problem
Released
Cpl. Tammy Hollingsworth
he
Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment area is being hit hard with copper
wire theft as several business have been victimized as of recent. Police are
asking for help from the communities of the Upper Fraser Valley to combat
this problem.
Wednesday December 14, 2011
Crime News
Training Day
Chilliwack RCMP arrest pair driving with stolen plates
Staff/Voice photos
here
was some good luck and hard-luck today when CNR crews unwittingly
assisted police in arresting a pair of ...
Thursday December 15, 2011
Crime News
Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
Thieves made off with almost $150,000 in vehicles and machinery
Released by Cpl. T. Hollingsworth RCMP UFVRD Chilliwack/Voice photos
n
December 8, 2011, at 8:15 AM, Chilliwack RCMP responded to a report of a
business break and enter at Rollins Machinery on Yale Road West. The
rear fence to the compound...
Friday December 16, 2011
Christmas Event
Catch The Gingerb
read
Man If You Can
Sutton Realty Gingerbread village an edible delight
Staff/Voice photos
ave
you ever wanted to get lost in a world of gingerbread but couldn’t find one?
There’s a quaint village loaded with icing and tasty-looking
embellishments...
Friday December 16, 2011
Fire Dept News
Commercial
Bldg Fire Investigated
Rosedale loses two businesses to early morning blaze
Released by Jeff Ullyot, City of Chilliwack Fire Department
he
City of Chilliwack Fire Department
attended a commercial structure fire in the 51000 block of Yale Road at
approximately 0200 hours on Friday, December 16, 2011.
Friday December 16, 2011
City Seen
Check-Up Time
Exactly how do they get in the clock tower?
Staff/Voice photos
t's
the heartbeat of the community. It's also part of an elite group of the
world's largest free-standing clocks and is located in a remote village
called Chilliwack.
Monday December 19, 2011
Health News
Surgical Wait Times Up Across Canada
BC faired second-best in Waiting Your Turn Report
Released by Fraser Institute
anadians
seeking surgical or other therapeutic treatment faced a median wait time of
19.0 weeks in 2011, the longest wait time since 1993 when the Fraser
Institute first began measuring wait times...
Monday December 19, 2011
Community
Bagging Hunger
Operation Cleanout Your Pantry coming soon to a doorstep near you Staff/Voice photos
s
it time to clean out the cupboard? Do you have food stuff sitting around
that you’ll probably never use? Why not donate it to help low-income people,
including many seniors in the community on fixed incomes?
Monday December 19, 2011
FVRD News
Bales Lauds
Lake's Gravel Stance
The first step is a big one acknowledging there is a problem at Lake Errock
Submitted by Wendy Bales, FVRD Area C Dir
was
so happy to get the above letter from the provincial Environment
Minister Terry Lake, in which he states;
"I appreciate your concerns about the impact of gravel...
Wednesday December 21, 2011
BC Politics
A New Face In The Race
Stephany set to announce run for the NDP in Hope-Chilliwack riding
Staff/Voice source
new candidate has emerged as the NDP nomination for the Chilliwack-Hope
riding. She is Kathleen Stephany of Harrison Hot Springs. She was the NDP
candidate in 2009 in Langley and has a very impressive CV background. Watch
the Voice for more in a few days.
Feature Story Thursday December 22, 2011
Singing For Someone Else's Supper
Valdy and the CP Holiday Train raise $3000 and a ton of comestibles for the Agassiz Food Bank
Craig Hill/Voice photos
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Folk music legend Valdy plays in Agassiz on board the CP Holiday Train.
he
13th annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolled across Canada making
merry from Montreal to Port Moody while collecting donations for local
food banks.
This year, Canadian folk music legend Valdy was aboard, and it was Agassiz’s turn Saturday to host the upwardly mobile minstrel and friends on the train's second last stop before the finale in PoMo later that night.
As show time grew nearer, a pilgrimage of eager fans filled Pioneer Ave. ambling toward the music Mecca parked just up the tracks across from the Ag-Rec building.
There, the silhouette of a man holding a guitar appeared between railcars. He leaned back and twisted the tuning pegs, quietly focused, disregarding the buzz around him.
Wednesday December 21, 2011
Health News
Hospital o
r Home
For the Holidays?
Fraser Health's tips to help keep you out of the ER this holiday season
Released by FHA
ospital
emergency departments are busy places, and during the winter months, visits
to local hospitals can increase dramatically. Fraser Health is asking
residents to help by taking simple steps to avoid unnecessary trips to your
local...
Thursday December 22, 2011
BC Politics
Just Watch Me
Kathleen Stephany seeks NDP nod for Chilliwack-Hope riding
Staff/Voice/Photo Submitted
oters
will have a brand new choice in the upcoming by-election TBA, after
Wednesday's announcement by Kathleen Stephany that she'll be seeking
nomination as the NDP candidate for the Chilliwack-Hope riding...
Friday December 23, 2011
City Hall News
Class of 2011
City Hall welcomes new councillors and incumbents back to chambers
Staff/Voice photos
hilliwack
City Councillors posed for their new photos at city hall Tuesday afternoon.
Then, just when you think you know someone, there's the behind-the-scenes action.
Saturday December 24, 2011
On The Road
Winter Driving Checklist
Being ready is half the battle
Released by the TD Bank/Web image
hen
the snow hits British Columbia, it seems residents are much more likely to
hit the slopes than drive in it.
Saturday December 24, 2011
Environment
Free Tree Recycling
Leave your tree curbside or drop it off at your leisure
Released by the City of Chilliwack
lace
your tree at curbside for pick-up on your regular collection day. Emterra
Environmental will pick up your Christmas tree for FREE! (Limit 2 trees per
residence).
For non-curbside residents:
Fraser Cheam Soil & Fibre Ltd....
Sunday December 25, 2011
Crime Beat
Police Busy With The Season Too
Motherly love, midnight movers, lost hikers found safe
Joe Reporter/Voice
he
following are some briefs of what’s been happening on the streets of
Chilliwack over the last two weeks. The reports are as accurate as we can
be, however there will be some discrepancies from time to time.
Tuesday December 27, 2011
Student News
Con-Ed Christmas Present
Students will save $350 per year and the interest clock starts ticking only after leaving school
Released by Robert Pearsall, PA to MP Mark Strahl
eginning
January 1, 2012, education will be more affordable for part-time students
when new and existing loans for those students will be interest...
Wednesday December 28, 2011
Local News
Three Rescued Atop Submerged Truck
Emergency personnel tackle tricky nighttime situation
Staff/Voice
mergency
services were scrambled Wednesday night at approximately 7:20 P.M. when a call
came in to 9-1-1 that...
Thursday December 1, 2011
BIA News
Christmas in the City
Winter Carnival Dec 17 in Chilliwack
Submitted by Desmond Devnich, DBIA
arnival
rides, children’s games, Santa Claus and classic Christmas movies come to
Princess Avenue and Young Road as part of the Downtown Business Improvement
Association (BIA) Christmas in the City celebrations. Prospera Credit Union
proudly...
Saturday December 3, 2011
Christmas
Making Christmas Merrier
Tree decorating contest pits local schools against each for the Food Bank Staff/Voice photos
half dozen huge Christmas trees standing tall in the lobby of Coast
Hotel Chilliwack...
Monday December 5, 2011
Police News
Crime Hot Spots
Chilliwack RCMP identify the areas thieves are targeting the most
Released by Cst Tracy Wolbeck
n
September 2010, the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP adopted a COMPSTAT policing
model. The purpose of the "comparative statistics" model or COMPSTAT, is to
provide intelligence-led policing by identifying crime series and crime
hotspots in specific geographic areas.
Tuesday December 6, 2011
Crime News
Mail Thefts Increase Over Holiday Season
RCMP Cst. Tracy Wolbeck's tips to reduce the chance of having mail stolen
Released by Cst Tracy Wolbeck, Chwk RCMP
ver
the past weekend, the Chilliwack RCMP responded to two separate incidents of
theft of mail from mailboxes. This is a trend that the police often see...
Wednesday December 7, 2011
Community
Fill The Rink
Chilliwack Chiefs call on fans to help restock Salvation Army shelves Dec 28
Submitted by Glen Ringdal, Chwk Chiefs
he
Chilliwack Chiefs have joined hands with the Salvation Army, the Save-On
Food Group and four major Chilliwack media outlets in a bid to replenish
Chilliwack and District Food Bank that will be depleted over Christmas.
Feature Story Wed December 7, 2011
Small Town Homemade Fun
Chilliwa
ck
Santa Claus parade rings in the holiday festivities
Craig Hill/Voice photos
ruckloads
of exhilarated people lined the sidewalks of Wellington and Yale Rd
Saturday evening in anticipation of the 2011 Chilliwack Santa Claus...
Friday December 9, 2011
Federal Politics
Citizenship
Fraud
The Tories have had enough
Released by Robert Pearsall, PA to MP Mark Strahl
hilliwack-Fraser
Canyon MP, Mark Strahl, has commended the efforts of Citizenship and
Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney, to investigate 6,500 people in more than
100 countries for fraudulently attempting to gain Canadian citizenship.
Saturday December 10, 2011
City Seen
Once In A Blue Moon
Shooting the moon – a lunar eclipse over Chilliwack
Staff/Voice
hree
things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. – Buddha.
Sunday December 11, 2011
Fire News
Up In Smoke
Livestock perish in barn blaze where makings of grow-op found
Released by Ian Josephson, CFD
t
approximately 8 pm last night (Saturday), firefighters from Chilliwack
firehalls 1, 4 and 6 responded to a barn fire in 6600 block of Prest Road.
Upon arrival, crews found a fully involved barn. Firefighting was made
difficult when it was...
Sunday December 11, 2011
Community
Babes In Toyland
RE/MAX makes kids Christmas that much better
Staff/Voice photos
E/MAX
did it again. Their 18th Annual toy drive created a mountain of
toys for Chilliwack Community Services...
Monday December 12, 2011
Community
Elfin Olympiad
Anderson wins $1000 for charity at Minters
Staff/Voice photos
hey
stitched, snipped, sewed and sang in what was dubbed the Elf Olympics at
Minter’s Country Store...
Monday December 12, 2011
Commentary
Passing Judgment On Mother Earth
How one narrow-minded judge can wreak havoc on all of us
Submitted by Betty Krawczyk, Cumberland BC
hy
do I get so heated up by injunctions? We are being ruled by them. How so?
Because a single judge in the province can allow enormous swaths of forests
to fall, creeks...
Monday December 12, 2011
Gifting Ideas
The First 100-Years
Chilliwack
Fire Department has the perfect gift for history buffs
Released by Jeff Ullyot, Asst. Chief CFD
he
City of Chilliwack Fire Department 100 year history book is now on sale.
The book was conceived in 2006 and was published this past fall. The book is
a culmination of ...
Monday December 12, 2011
Local News
Cutting The Ribbon On A New Era
The Village welcomed by the hard-to-house in the community
Staff/Voice photo
ayor
Sharon Gaetz, City of Chilliwack and members from Chilliwack Community...
Wednesday December 14, 2011
Unique Rental Suite
The Coolest Home In The Hood
Great local home needs tenant
Submitted by Debbie Walker, Chilliwack
re
you looking for a great suite close to downtown?
Here's an ad submitted from one of our awesome Voice readers.
Wednesday December 14, 2011
Native Health News
FHA Inks Historic Accord With Salish
Chiefs laud new healthcare agreement
Submitted by Davis Mackenzie, FNHS
ecognizing
that First Nations must have more say in their own health, the Fraser Salish
Nations and the Fraser Health Authority signed a Partnership...
Wednesday December 14, 2011
BC Politics
Questions of Loyalty To Her Majesty
MLA John Les says NDP deeply rooted in Quebec
Released by Stephen Harris, BC Liberal Caucus
oday,
the House of Commons passed Bill C20, giving BC six additional seats –
addressing historical over-representation by Quebec and
under-representation by British Columbia in Ottawa.
Wednesday December 14, 2011
Crime News
Internet Predator Nabbed
Chilliwack RCMP charge a 20-year-old Surrey man with sexual assault
Released by Cpl. T. Hollingsworth
n
December 7, 2011, the Chilliwack RCMP initiated an investigation of sexual
interference after a complaint was received from the parents of a 13 year
old Chilliwack girl who advised their daughter was engaged in a sexual
relationship with a 20...
Thursday December 15, 2011
Community News
Food Floods Back
St. Mary's School dries out and food hampers being restocked
Staff/Voice photos
t
couldn't have happened at a worse time. A broken toilet flooded overnight
last weekend...
Thursday December 15, 2011
Health News
Shrug The Bug
Pneumonia vaccines can save your life
Released by Vision Critical
new survey conducted by Angus Reid Public Opinion, a division of Vision...
Feature Story Thursday December 15, 2011
Wild At The Wheel
Tow truck driver makes a citizen's arrest on Wolfe Rd.
Craig Hill/Voice photos
Kevin Sommerville talks about what happened Thursday when his tow truck was stolen.
hilliwack
RCMP knew they had a menace behind the wheel somewhere in the city, but
whenever he popped up, they couldn’t chase him even though he was running
road blocks like the one on Lickman Rd. at Chilliwack Mountain Wednesday
night. Police knew if they pursued there was no way he was going to stop and
public safety would be put at risk. So all they could do was just watch and
wait for their chance to apprehend him.
Enter tow truck driver Kevin Sommerville.
What began as a run-of-the-mill Thursday for the affable employee of Chilliwack Towing, ended at about 2:45 P.M. when he was forced...
Saturday December 17, 2011
BC Gov't News
Welcoming Immigrants
Chilliwack Community Services to setup assistance programs with grant money
Released by the BC Gov't Caucus
ewcomers
to Chilliwack will receive enhanced immigrant settlement services to help
them settle into their new lives and gain employment through $188,665 in
funding for the Chilliwack Community Services Society.
Saturday December 17, 2011
Local News
BIA Has The Gift of Giving
Newly donated recycling bins aren't dumpster diver-friendly
Released by Debbie Biggin, BIA/Voice photos
s
part of our ongoing strategic plan for the downtown, the BIA has purchased
and donated ten garbage/ recycling bins to the City of Chilliwack as part of
its greening initiative.
Saturday December 17, 2011
City Seen
Walking In A Minter Wonderland
From baubles to bubbles Minter's Country Store has it
Staff/Voice photos
inter's
Country Store on Young Rd. is synonymous with Christmas in Chilliwack.
Sunday December 18, 2011
Community News
Away In The School St.
Manger
St Paul's Church celebrates the birth of Jesus Staff/Voice photos
t.
Pauls Church on School Street held their annual Living Nativity night
Friday. The theme was bolstered by real animals like a big tom turkey, a
mule and snowy white lambs. Both kids and adult parishioners took part.
Sunday December 18, 2011
Community
Life's A Carnival
Families feeling festive for free winter fair downtown
Staff/Voice photos
he
crowd was jubilant Saturday at the 2011 Winter Carnival despite coal black
skies and occasional showers.
Monday December 19, 2011
Union News
Teachers Strike Deal
Disability and zero mandate looked at in bargaining
Released by Federation of Post Secondary Educators
early
two years after the expiry of their collective agreement, post-secondary
instructors have reached a tentative settlement that concludes the 2010
round of provincial common table negotiations...
Monday December 19, 2011
Salmon News
Iona Plant Discharge Scrutinized
ISAv and fish farms not the only threat to wild salmon stocks – add sewage
Released by Fraser Riverkeeper
he
Commission on Environmental Co-operation announced today that it will
investigate allegations regarding Metro Vancouver's Iona sewage treatment
facility...
Monday December 19, 2011
Community
Dealing With The Mean Behind The Screen
Empowered By Horses helps to bully-proof pre-teen girls
Submitted by Sharolyn Wandzura, EBH
ullying
in the school yard is a regular occurrence. 86% of children between the ages
of...
Monday December 19, 2011
Community
Smile of the Week
Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven have more cats to adopt than the SPCA
Staff/Voice
eet
Reece! Born 2002 - Dark Tortoiseshell - (SF) (DSH) Very friendly but on her
own terms. Unpredictable so should approach with caution. Certainly not
suitable with children. Needs regular grooming to..
Wednesday December 21, 2011
Federal Politics
Staying Fit As
A
Fiddle
Federal health care transfer payments to provinces set to receive boost
Released by Robert Pearsall, PA to MP Mark Strahl
hilliwack-Fraser
Canyon MP, Mark Strahl, said federal support for health care will continue
to grow under a sustainable plan recently announced by Finance Minister Jim
Flaherty.
Wednesday December 21, 2011
City Hall News
Provincial
Funding Not There
Chilliwack council deciding on course of action for Carey Point flood control
Voice Staff/File photo
ll
rivers love to straighten out. The voluminous Fraser River is no exception
to the rule and Carey Point is simply in the river’s way.
Thursday December 22, 2011
A Myrtle Moment
Is Consensu
s
Real?
How to hear what everyone is saying in a few simple steps
Submitted by Myrtle Macdonald
n
many organizations motions and voting have been replaced by consensus. In my
sad experience in a variety of settings, it takes much longer to get real
agreement that way. A few participants talk at length and often. As a result
not everyone...
Thursday December 22, 2011
UFV News
It's A Wrap
University looks back on a significant year of highs
Released by Anne Russell, UFV/Voice file
n
2011, the University of the Fraser Valley continued to make significant
contributions to...
Friday December 23, 2011
City Bus Holiday Schedule
Talking Taking Transit
Planning is needed if relying on public transit over the holidays
Staff/Voice photo
his
holiday season, BC Transit service in...
Friday December 23, 2011
Student News
Nurse Bursaries Available This Fall
Funds will help students in need with $2,000 yearly
Released by the Government of BC
hrough
the Ministry of Advanced Education’s Nurses Education Bursary, 190 students
in nursing programs across British Columbia will receive a total of $380,000
in bursaries this fall.
The Nurses Education Bursary (NEB) is a provincial...
Saturday December 24, 2011
Seniors Safety
How To
Avoid Going Down
Top 10 tips to staying fall-free this winter
Released by the Gov't of BC/stock photo
now
season has arrived, along with icy conditions that can lead to an unexpected
slip or trip.
Falls are the most common cause of injury among British Columbia seniors and are the main reason why older adults lose...
Saturday December 24, 2011
Health
Beat The Holiday Blues
Give yourself some breathing room
Courtesy of ABC News
hey
say it's the most wonderful time of the year. But for many Americans and
Canadians, the holiday season is the most hectic, most stressful and most
demanding.
Saturday December 24, 2011
Faith
Christmas Message
United Church sends out their seasonal greetings
Released by Mardi Tindal
he
following is the 2011 Christmas message offered by The United Church of
Canada's Moderator, Mardi Tindal.
When the angel Gabriel told Mary that she would bear the...
Sunday December 25, 2011
Community
Lost Labrador
Keep your eyes peeled for this missing family dog
Submitted
Update: Jai has been found. Thanks!
ast
night (Dec 22) my dog ran away from the house she was staying at over the
holidays as I'm out of town. She was staying on McNaught Rd, in Chilliwack
and was noticed missing around 9:45pm. There are many people looking for her
and a loving family dearly wanting her returned home.
Sunday December 25, 2011
Local news
Christmas Nearly Blown Away
Chilliwack Hydro crews save the day, and dinner, for thousands Staff/Voice photos
ome
turkey’s may not have gotten cooked on time when an unexpected squall
came...
Monday December 26, 2011
On The Road
Counter Attack
Continues
The top 5 excuses drivers give for driving under the influence
Released by Lindsay Olsen, ICBC/Voice file
CBC
and police are reminding drivers that as Christmas quickly approaches and
you begin confirming your New Year’s plans, it’s also time to start planning
a...
Tuesday December 27, 2011
Community
Chalking Up Changes
New Rosedale Traditional Elementary School set to open
Staff/Voice photos
ome
people who went to the school in decades gone by, may see it as demolishing
old...
Wednesday December 28, 2011
Fire Dept News
Maple Ave Mattress Fire
Sleeping woman barely escapes
Released by Kathy Laynes for Jeff Ullyot, City of Chilliwack Fire Department
he
City of Chilliwack Fire Department
responded to a mattress fire in a home in the 46000 block of Maple Avenue on
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at approximately 0640 hours. The fire was
contained and has consumed the contents of a...
Friday December 30, 2011
Entertainment
Gospel Side Too
Sojouners bring classic R&B, blues, doo-wop & country to the Cultch Jan 28
Released by Melissa Mark, CCAC
his
Vancouver-based gospel trio comprises seasoned soul men Marcus Mosely, Will
Sanders, and Ron Small. Each member’s distinct vocals come together to
breathe new life into classic tunes. With echoes of doo-wop, R&B, country
and blues.
Feature Story Friday Dec 30, 2011
Can't See The
Forest For The Gump
Owl country facing loggers axe
Craig Hill/Voice photos
he
endangered spotted owls don’t know it yet, but they are in for a bumpy
ride if a local company proceeds with plans to log in the upper reaches of the
Chilliwack River Valley (CRV) near Post Creek
Friday December 2, 2011
Health News
Flapjacks For Funds
Make It Happen breakfast brings home the bacon
Staff/Voice photos
he
Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation's Make it Happen annual breakfast
fundraiser for the Chilliwack General...
Feature Story Thurs December 8, 2011
Remembering Victims of Violence
Candlelight vigil draws a small group of citizens
Craig Hill/Voice photos
hey
were killed only because they were women.
As part of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on...
Thurs December 8, 2011
Community
Spend Next Year With The Firefighters
Calendar for sale at local Chilliwack malls
Released by Jeff Ullyot, CFD
he
2012 Chilliwack Firefighters' Charity Calendar is now available and makes
the perfect gift for anyone and everyone on your gift list! Not only will
you be giving a gift that can be enjoyed all year long, but...
Feature Story Thurs December 8, 2011
It's Showtime At City Hall!
Chilliwack Council and Cultus Lake Park Board good to go after inauguration
Craig Hill/Voice photos
he newest edition of Chilliwack's city council hit...
Friday December 16, 2011
Christmas Event
Five Minutes Of Funk
Winter Carnival set for Saturday
Staff/Voice file photo
owntown
Chilliwack BIA Executive Director Kathy Funk, Desmond Devnich and Debbie
Biggin appeared on 98.3 Star FM Thursday to chat with morning show host
Scott Riley and Lisa Stevens about what's been happening lately with the
Business Improvement Association.
Saturday December 24, 2011
Pet Safety
From Cats To Canines
Avoid a veterinarian bill over Christmas holidays
Released by CSA
SA
International's Pets and Holiday Safety Survey reveals some worrying
information when it comes to Canadians and our pets during the holidays. The
research revealed that nearly one...
Tuesday December 27, 2011
Smart Meter News
Injunction Sought
Group says health, safety, security and privacy compromised
Released by David Aaron, Lawyer
complaint has been filed under Section 47 of the Utilities Commission Act
requesting an injunctive freeze on the wireless component of the Smart Meter
Program without delay. This action is being taken to engage the Commission’s
administrative function as a...
Sunday December 11, 2011
Community
Christmas Magic
Promontory Church hosts free community breakfast
Staff/Voice photos
romontory
Church congregation members were up at at 'em early Saturday morning serving
up delicious...
Chilliwack News - December 2011
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