Alina Konevski

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Recreational fishing on the Fraser was closed by federal fisheries this week due to conservation concerns and record-high in-river water temperatures.

Most Fraser sockeye expected to die before spawning: DFO

The government has abruptly shut down recreational salmon fishing on the Fraser River amid conservation concerns.

Recreational fishing on the Fraser was closed by federal fisheries this week due to conservation concerns and record-high in-river water temperatures.

July a cool month for home sales

Homes sales slumped in Chilliwack and surrounding area during a traditionally strong sales month.

Ken Stobbs' family has owned a cottage on the Chilliwack River for more than 40 years. He now spends less time there due to constant noise from ATVs on the other side of the river. Below, there are dozens of ATV riders directly across the river divide.

Paradise lost: Homeowners decry ATV noise

Residents moving to the Chilliwack River Valley are increasingly having their peaceful retreats disrupted by nearby all-terrain vehicles.

Ken Stobbs' family has owned a cottage on the Chilliwack River for more than 40 years. He now spends less time there due to constant noise from ATVs on the other side of the river. Below, there are dozens of ATV riders directly across the river divide.
Brian Fryer had to help his mother deal with the removal of a buried oil tank in her yard when she sold her house last year in Chilliwack. The oil tanks are commonly found on properties with houses built in the mid-20th century, like this downtown neighbourhood. Below, the oil tank that contractors pulled out of the Fryers' backyard.

Underground tanks can lead to expensive problems

Chilliwack residents continue to unearth forgotten heating oil tanks from their yards, sometimes to great expense.

Brian Fryer had to help his mother deal with the removal of a buried oil tank in her yard when she sold her house last year in Chilliwack. The oil tanks are commonly found on properties with houses built in the mid-20th century, like this downtown neighbourhood. Below, the oil tank that contractors pulled out of the Fryers' backyard.

Logging firm could have done more: Audit

Audit finds that Tamihi Logging and government should have better consulted with Post Creek residents on planned harvesting in Chilliwack.

Sgt. Steve Jacobi from the Conservation Officer Service says the young cougar was about 18 months old and weighed 30-40 lbs.

Cougar shot and killed at Cultus Lake

An aggressive cougar that terrorized hikers on Teapot Hill Wednesday morning has been found and killed.

Sgt. Steve Jacobi from the Conservation Officer Service says the young cougar was about 18 months old and weighed 30-40 lbs.
Samantha Choo (left) and Matthew Yuen, both from Vancouver, get a close-up look at a calf at JMC Farms on South Sumas Road in Greendale during the Slow Food Cycle Tour on Sunday.

Slow Food Cycle Tour draws a crowd

Chilliwack's farm country welcomed 600 cyclists on Sunday to tour facilities and sample tasty treats.

Samantha Choo (left) and Matthew Yuen, both from Vancouver, get a close-up look at a calf at JMC Farms on South Sumas Road in Greendale during the Slow Food Cycle Tour on Sunday.
Bo Johnson (right), who has schizophrenia, is pictured here with his father, Barry Johnson.

Managing mental illness: When storm clouds gather

Final in a series on living with mental illness in Chilliwack, a man struggles to come to terms with his diagnosis.

Bo Johnson (right), who has schizophrenia, is pictured here with his father, Barry Johnson.
Waste incinerator in Burnaby.

FVRD rejects Metro’s olive branch to consult on incinerator

The FVRD will not consult with Metro Vancouver on waste-to-energy until FVRD obtains a seat on the WTE third party expert panel

Waste incinerator in Burnaby.
FVRD Area B director Dennis Adamson.

FVRD pledges to tighten expense rules

Two FVRD directors have been subjected to an audit after they claimed a total of $42,578 for 2011 travel expenses, without receipts.

FVRD Area B director Dennis Adamson.
Above: After four years of longboarding down Chilliwack's roads, Nick Hurley now teaches younger riders to follow road rules. 'We always try to keep it safe,' he said. Below: Special gloves with hard plastic, removable disks are worn longboarding to slide and turn 90 degrees.

Education key to longboard safety: City

The city of Chilliwack is closely monitoring longboarding after serious collisions have occurred in other municipalities.

Above: After four years of longboarding down Chilliwack's roads, Nick Hurley now teaches younger riders to follow road rules. 'We always try to keep it safe,' he said. Below: Special gloves with hard plastic, removable disks are worn longboarding to slide and turn 90 degrees.
Chasity Cormier, seen here with niece Madeline Degner and dog Lady, was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and is now on the road to recovery.

Battling bias on the road to recovery

Third in a series, social stigma against mental illness continues to hamper people who are trying to recover in Chilliwack.

Chasity Cormier, seen here with niece Madeline Degner and dog Lady, was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and is now on the road to recovery.
Children living at the Ecovillage play on the newly-deposited soil that will form 18 new cohousing units.

Housing capacity to double at Ecovillage

The Groundswell cohousing community at Yarrow's Ecovillage has started its next construction phase, doubling the number of family units.

Children living at the Ecovillage play on the newly-deposited soil that will form 18 new cohousing units.
Grade 7 student Savannah Martin is enjoying the new summer school format at Vedder Middle. 'I know that it's going to help me,' she said.

Chilliwack district transforms summer school

The Chilliwack school district is trying a bold new approach to summer school with its "summit course" program.

Grade 7 student Savannah Martin is enjoying the new summer school format at Vedder Middle. 'I know that it's going to help me,' she said.

Eco Market expands to Cultus on Fridays

Organizers behind Sardis Park's Eco Market are creating a second market at Cultus Lake on Friday nights.

Population balloons to 90,000+

People relocating to the city for work has pushed up Chilliwack's population once again, according to the latest statistics.

Eric Hunken's life has radically improved since moving into the Village, a supportive housing complex in Chilliwack.

Affordable housing key for mental health

First in a series, people with mental illness in Chilliwack point to lack of housing as their number one issue.

Eric Hunken's life has radically improved since moving into the Village, a supportive housing complex in Chilliwack.

Carbon offsets start to add up in Chilliwack

Pacific Carbon Trust receives tens of thousands of dollars from Chilliwack's public sector.

Gary Weilinger, from Spectra Energy, has confirmed that the company cannot sign a contract with farmers ahead of gaining access to the land because of assessments that need to be done.

Gas pipeline replacement faces delay, council hears

Spectra Energy is deadlocked with local farmers over a project to replace 2.4 km of natural gas pipeline under Chilliwack farmland.

Gary Weilinger, from Spectra Energy, has confirmed that the company cannot sign a contract with farmers ahead of gaining access to the land because of assessments that need to be done.
Maxim de Jong snaps a selfie while paragliding down from Mt. Cheam during a training climb a couple of years ago in preparation for the record attempt.

Setting the record for adventure

Chilliwack aerospace engineer Maxim de Jong sets unofficial world record on Mt. Cheam.

Maxim de Jong snaps a selfie while paragliding down from Mt. Cheam during a training climb a couple of years ago in preparation for the record attempt.