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The Crime Prevention Society has an idea to unite Chilliwack City Watch (or 'Citizens on Patrol') volunteers (Karen Bunner, Shirley Taylor pictured) with auxiliary police officers (supervisor Michelle Wulff, right) in a productive way.

Crime prevention evolution in Chilliwack

The Crime Prevention Society has an idea to unite Chilliwack City Watch volunteers with auxiliary police officers for low-priority calls.

The Crime Prevention Society has an idea to unite Chilliwack City Watch (or 'Citizens on Patrol') volunteers (Karen Bunner, Shirley Taylor pictured) with auxiliary police officers (supervisor Michelle Wulff, right) in a productive way.
Now able to sell beer in a new setting, Old Yale Brewing's Brittney Parker runs the brewery's booth at farmers' markets through the summer.

Space to taste at Old Yale Brewing

Summer is busy for Old Yale Brewing as they open a new, larger location and tasting room and start selling beer at farmers' markets.

Now able to sell beer in a new setting, Old Yale Brewing's Brittney Parker runs the brewery's booth at farmers' markets through the summer.
Jason Ooms recently opened Goldsteam Craft Brewing Supplies on Yale Road.

Home brewing made easy with Goldsteam

Goldsteam Craft Brewing Supplies offers novice and advanced home brewers alike fresh ingredients and high-quality equipment.

Jason Ooms recently opened Goldsteam Craft Brewing Supplies on Yale Road.
Secondary Characters Wizard of Oz cast rehearses a tense scene with flying monkeys. They present a fresh interpretation of the musical at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre July 28 to August 7.

Secondary Characters takes fresh approach to Oz

Secondary Characters presents the Wizard of Oz at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, with shows running July 28 to August 7.

Secondary Characters Wizard of Oz cast rehearses a tense scene with flying monkeys. They present a fresh interpretation of the musical at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre July 28 to August 7.
Leah Uittenhoeut says the rental situation is just one of many circumstances that bring cats to the Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven. They are currently caring for 150 adoptable cats who are waiting for their forever home.

Rental squeeze putting pressure on animal rescue

Are you a cat person? The Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven could use your help to care for the 150 cats that are waiting for a forever home.

Leah Uittenhoeut says the rental situation is just one of many circumstances that bring cats to the Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven. They are currently caring for 150 adoptable cats who are waiting for their forever home.
The Progress reached chart-topper Flo Rida to talk about his upcoming show at the Prospera Centre on Tuesday, July 19.

Flo Rida makes sole Lower Mainland stop in Chilliwack

The Progress reached chart-topper Flo Rida to talk about his upcoming show at the Prospera Centre on Tuesday, July 19.

The Progress reached chart-topper Flo Rida to talk about his upcoming show at the Prospera Centre on Tuesday, July 19.
The Chilliwack food bank sees a 25 per cent increase of families through their doors during the summer months, so they're bringing the donation kettles out early (July 22, 23) to help fill the need.

Christmas in July helps food bank fill gap

The Chilliwack food bank sees a significant increase of users in the summer. The red donation kettles will around town July 22-23 to help.

The Chilliwack food bank sees a 25 per cent increase of families through their doors during the summer months, so they're bringing the donation kettles out early (July 22, 23) to help fill the need.
Chilliwack Salvation Army answered the call to help feed Burns Bog firefighters this week.

Chilliwack helps feed Burns Bog firefighters

Chilliwack Salvation Army answered the call to help feed Burns Bog firefighters this week.

Chilliwack Salvation Army answered the call to help feed Burns Bog firefighters this week.
Cultus Lake Marina kicked off the summer by inviting bloggers and media from surrounding cities to take their jet-skis and boats for a spin.

Cultus Lake Marina dives into social media

Cultus Lake Marina kicked off the summer by inviting social media influencers to take their jet-skis and boats for a spin.

Cultus Lake Marina kicked off the summer by inviting bloggers and media from surrounding cities to take their jet-skis and boats for a spin.
There are nine Chilliwack nominees (incl. Lakeisha, pictured) in the running for 2016 Fraser Valley Music Awards. Tickets are available now for the July 16 awards gala in Abbotsford.

Chilliwack nominees ready for FVMA

The 2016 Fraser Valley Music Awards show is set for Saturday, July 16. Chilliwack nominees discuss the impacts of the FVMA initiative.

There are nine Chilliwack nominees (incl. Lakeisha, pictured) in the running for 2016 Fraser Valley Music Awards. Tickets are available now for the July 16 awards gala in Abbotsford.
Ann Davis is launching their annual Summer Training and Recreation (STAR) program to teach youth workplace and life skills. The program has July or August sessions.

Youth have chance to ‘STAR’ this summer

Ann Davis is launching their annual Summer Training and Recreation (STAR) program to teach youth workplace and life skills.

Ann Davis is launching their annual Summer Training and Recreation (STAR) program to teach youth workplace and life skills. The program has July or August sessions.
The Chilliwack Family YMCA is offering a free summer membership for teens to help them get active.

YMCA offers teens free summer fitness pass

The Chilliwack Family YMCA is offering a free summer pass for teens to help them stay active this July and August.

The Chilliwack Family YMCA is offering a free summer membership for teens to help them get active.
Former Chilliwack resident Anh Phung (pictured) and Alan Mackie are Hairbrain, performing July 3 at Bozzini’s.

Hairbrained scheme plays fast and loose

Hairbrain, Anh Phung and Alan Makie, takes an improvisational approach to jazz, folk and rock. They perform at Bozzini's July 3.

Former Chilliwack resident Anh Phung (pictured) and Alan Mackie are Hairbrain, performing July 3 at Bozzini’s.
Winnipeg-born Indie-rock band Yes We Mystic performs at the Tractorgrease Cafe on Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. The group is touring across Canada to launch their latest album Forgiver.

Yes We Mystic brings intensity to Tractorgrease

Winnipeg-born Indie-rock band Yes We Mystic performs June 30 in Chilliwack, promoting their latest album Forgiver.

Winnipeg-born Indie-rock band Yes We Mystic performs at the Tractorgrease Cafe on Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. The group is touring across Canada to launch their latest album Forgiver.
B.C. Minister of Education Mike Bernier visited Chilliwack Secondary students on June 16 to celebrate the first year of the collaborative Human Services Career Program.

Human Services Career Program takes off

A Chilliwack mentorship program that brings together university, high school and elementary school students celebrated its first year.

B.C. Minister of Education Mike Bernier visited Chilliwack Secondary students on June 16 to celebrate the first year of the collaborative Human Services Career Program.
Fraser Health and First Nations Health Authority staff Brian Muth (left), Carol Peters, Trish Osterberg and Tracy Steere were at CGH on Monday to launch the cultural safety healthcare campaign.

Aboriginal healthcare gets $2 million boost

Fraser Health, FNHA committed a combined $2 million to address gaps in healthcare system to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Fraser Health and First Nations Health Authority staff Brian Muth (left), Carol Peters, Trish Osterberg and Tracy Steere were at CGH on Monday to launch the cultural safety healthcare campaign.
Celebrate Canada Day with a full day of family fun in downtown Chilliwack on July 1. Enjoy kids shows, games, a market and more during the day, as well as food trucks, local bands and an incredible fireworks show in the evening.

Take a ‘Staycation’ in Chilliwack for Canada Day

Enjoy family fun on Canada Day with plenty of games, food trucks, bands and fireworks and more in downtown Chilliwack on July 1.

Celebrate Canada Day with a full day of family fun in downtown Chilliwack on July 1. Enjoy kids shows, games, a market and more during the day, as well as food trucks, local bands and an incredible fireworks show in the evening.
Renowned guitarist and singer/songwriter Calum Graham joins Kris Schulz at the Tractorgrease Cafe on Thursday, June 23.

Fingers fly at Tractorgrease on Thursday

Renowned guitarist and singer/songwriter Calum Graham joins Kris Schulz at the Tractorgrease Cafe on June 23.

Renowned guitarist and singer/songwriter Calum Graham joins Kris Schulz at the Tractorgrease Cafe on Thursday, June 23.
Tourism Chilliwack's familiarization tour is designed to provide front-line hotel and visitor centre staff with first-hand experiences of Chilliwack's exciting tourism opportunities, which they can share with visitors.

VIDEO: Testing the tourism waters in Chilliwack

Tourism Chilliwack's familiarization tour provided front-line staff with first-hand experiences of exciting tourism opportunities.

Tourism Chilliwack's familiarization tour is designed to provide front-line hotel and visitor centre staff with first-hand experiences of Chilliwack's exciting tourism opportunities, which they can share with visitors.
Chilliwack artist Davis Graham, also known as Pencil Fingerz, is hosting an art show and fundraiser on June 25.

Chilliwack sketch, digital artist earning international acclaim

Chilliwack artist Davis Graham, also known as Pencil Fingerz, is hosting an art show and fundraiser on June 25.

Chilliwack artist Davis Graham, also known as Pencil Fingerz, is hosting an art show and fundraiser on June 25.