Greg Knill

Chilliwack schools closed for second day; UFV to reopen at 1 p.m. today

Chilliwack schools closed for second day; UFV to reopen at 1 p.m. today

More snow fell last night prompting Chilliwack school district to issue another snow day

Chilliwack schools closed for second day; UFV to reopen at 1 p.m. today
Crews were on scene Monday afternoon at a fire on Industrial Way. (Greg Knill/ The Progress)

Chilliwack firefighters battle industrial fire

Blaze broke out in a truck repair shop off Industrial Way

Crews were on scene Monday afternoon at a fire on Industrial Way. (Greg Knill/ The Progress)
Strong winds leaving more than 6,000 Lower Mainland residents without power

Strong winds leaving more than 6,000 Lower Mainland residents without power

Strong winds bring down trees as an arctic outflow moves in

Strong winds leaving more than 6,000 Lower Mainland residents without power
Chilliwack trustees knew what they were in for when they ran

Chilliwack trustees knew what they were in for when they ran

Feel like Chilliwack school trustees are underpaid? Do the research and make a recommendation for the next board.

Chilliwack trustees knew what they were in for when they ran
Chilliwack school trustees must keep eye on what really matters

Chilliwack school trustees must keep eye on what really matters

Chilliwack school district needs to build on its success improving student achievement

Chilliwack school trustees must keep eye on what really matters
Chilliwack puts more boots on the ground

Chilliwack puts more boots on the ground

Proposed tax increase will help pay for additional police resources

Chilliwack puts more boots on the ground
Long shadows created at Cultus Lake on Monday afternoon before sunset. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress)

Cultus Lake hottest place in Canada Friday

New temperature records set at several B.C. communities.

Long shadows created at Cultus Lake on Monday afternoon before sunset. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress)
High streamflow advisory issued for Chilliwack River

High streamflow advisory issued for Chilliwack River

Rainfall amounts expected to total nearly 65 mm in some parts of the eastern Fraser Valley

High streamflow advisory issued for Chilliwack River
Heavy rains and wind hit B.C.'s North Coast on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. (Pixabay photo)

Record rainfall drenches Chilliwack Monday

Storm total nears 88 millimetres, and more rain expected

Heavy rains and wind hit B.C.'s North Coast on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. (Pixabay photo)
Workers put the finishing touches on entrances to new portables at Mt. Slesse middle school in Chilliwack on Oct. 23. (Paul Henderson/ The Progress)

Chilliwack students losing the space race

Nearly 1,000 Chilliwack students will be housed in portable classrooms this winter

Workers put the finishing touches on entrances to new portables at Mt. Slesse middle school in Chilliwack on Oct. 23. (Paul Henderson/ The Progress)
Hope resident Mike Wilson said he faced prejudice and discrimination at the Chilliwack Library, as security guards told him to leave and followed him out Friday, Nov. 2. Emelie Peacock/Hope Standard

Accidental victims

What happens when the authorities think you're homeless and you're not?

Hope resident Mike Wilson said he faced prejudice and discrimination at the Chilliwack Library, as security guards told him to leave and followed him out Friday, Nov. 2. Emelie Peacock/Hope Standard
Chilliwack pauses to remember

Chilliwack pauses to remember

Services held special significance, marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Chilliwack pauses to remember
On Oct. 10, all five of Chilliwack's mayoral candidates participated in an all-candidates Q-and-A meeting at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Darren McDonald)

Chilliwack’s next four years

Enthusiasim was high in the recent municipal election. Let's keep the participation going

On Oct. 10, all five of Chilliwack's mayoral candidates participated in an all-candidates Q-and-A meeting at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Darren McDonald)
People gather on a corner near the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa., where a shooter opened fire Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, injuring multiple people. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Discord and fear: We reap what we sow

Should we really be surprised where we're going?

People gather on a corner near the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa., where a shooter opened fire Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, injuring multiple people. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Oct. 20 is election day, make sure you are informed before casting your vote.

OPINION: This municipal election too important to sit out

Change is coming to Chilliwack; this is our time to define that future

Oct. 20 is election day, make sure you are informed before casting your vote.
Opinion: Value for our money

Opinion: Value for our money

Professional development plays an important role in the growth of an elected official. But it shouldn't be a blank cheque.

Opinion: Value for our money
Dairy cattle at Toop Farms on Sept. 21 during the 17th annual Chilliwack Agriculture Tour. (Paul Henderson/ The Progress)

Canada still has work to be done on trade

Recent tensions with the U.S. show the need for continued diversification in our trade relations

Dairy cattle at Toop Farms on Sept. 21 during the 17th annual Chilliwack Agriculture Tour. (Paul Henderson/ The Progress)
Chilliwack firefighters battle Rosedale barn fire

Chilliwack firefighters battle Rosedale barn fire

Fire crews had to truck water to the blaze

Chilliwack firefighters battle Rosedale barn fire
Civic election takes place Oct. 20. (THE NEW/files)

OPINION: Let’s keep the campaign debate civil

Insults rarely further a debate. They only muddy the answers.

Civic election takes place Oct. 20. (THE NEW/files)
Expense guidelines for councillors should be clear

Expense guidelines for councillors should be clear

The City of Chilliwack should develop clear guidelines on what taxpayers will fund

Expense guidelines for councillors should be clear