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Auld Phillips CEO Steven Bowen discusses the Chilliwack-based women's retail company's recent sale to a private Vancouver investment firm. 

Ownership change at Chilliwack retail phenom

Chilliwack based women's retail company Auld Phillips has sold a majority share to Vancouver investment firm, CEO Steven Bowen explains.

Auld Phillips CEO Steven Bowen discusses the Chilliwack-based women's retail company's recent sale to a private Vancouver investment firm. 
Aaron and Graham Ord will be at the Chilliwack Vineyard June 10 at 7 p.m. in an effort to raise money for Hope for the Nations.

Chilliwack Vineyard concert for Kenya

Aaron and Graham Ord perform June 10 at the Chilliwack Vineyard to raise funds for a housing and education program in Nairobi, Kenya.

Aaron and Graham Ord will be at the Chilliwack Vineyard June 10 at 7 p.m. in an effort to raise money for Hope for the Nations.
Combining their beer-industry expertise, Calvin Quaite (left) and Gord Gagne are busily preparing to open Chaos & Solace, a new craft brewery in downtown Chilliwack.

New craft brewery uncapped in Chilliwack

Gord Gagne and Calvin Quaite are busily preparing to open Chaos & Solace, a new
craft brewery in downtown Chilliwack.

Combining their beer-industry expertise, Calvin Quaite (left) and Gord Gagne are busily preparing to open Chaos & Solace, a new craft brewery in downtown Chilliwack.
Passionate volunteers like Haley Campbell (right), Asher Campbell and Holly Vermette have spent nearly a year building trails in the Chilliwack Community Forest. The official opening of the Community Forest will be celebrated Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. with a group hike.

Chilliwack Community Forest grand opening Saturday

The Chilliwack Park Society celebrates the official opening of the Community Forest with a group hike, May 28 at 10 a.m.

Passionate volunteers like Haley Campbell (right), Asher Campbell and Holly Vermette have spent nearly a year building trails in the Chilliwack Community Forest. The official opening of the Community Forest will be celebrated Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. with a group hike.
Richard Ogilvie as Mr. Bumble scorns Tanner Biegel as Oliver when he begs, “Please sir, I want some more,” during a rehearsal for Oliver, The Musical. The show runs May 25 to June 4 at G.W. Graham Theatre.

Oliver comes to life on the G.W. Graham stage

A cast of 63 perform Oliver, The Musical in Chilliwack from May 25 to June 4 at G.W. Graham Theatre.

Richard Ogilvie as Mr. Bumble scorns Tanner Biegel as Oliver when he begs, “Please sir, I want some more,” during a rehearsal for Oliver, The Musical. The show runs May 25 to June 4 at G.W. Graham Theatre.
Benny was admitted to Vedder Mountain Veterinary Clinic May 17 with the contagious canine Parvovirus. Staff urge all pet owners to ensure their dogs are up to date with vaccinations and deworming to prevent an outbreak.

Deadly dog virus in Chilliwack prompts vet warning

Due to a case of canine parvovirus, a Chilliwack vet urges all dog owners to ensure dogs are up-to-date with vaccinations and deworming.

Benny was admitted to Vedder Mountain Veterinary Clinic May 17 with the contagious canine Parvovirus. Staff urge all pet owners to ensure their dogs are up to date with vaccinations and deworming to prevent an outbreak.
Longtime Chilliwack retailer Barb Kemp owns the new Real Deals on Home Decor Fraser Valley, located on Alexander Ave.

Dreamy decor and dresses at Real Deals

Longtime Chilliwack retailer Barb Kemp recently opened a Real Deals on Home Decor franchise downtown on Alexander Ave.

Longtime Chilliwack retailer Barb Kemp owns the new Real Deals on Home Decor Fraser Valley, located on Alexander Ave.
Pianist Catherine Gallagher rehearses for a powerful, uplifting Journey of Healing concert with the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra on May 28.

The Met embarks on a ‘Journey of Healing’

The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra presents A Journey of Healing on May 28, with pianist Catherine Gallagher, violinist Cristian Herki.

Pianist Catherine Gallagher rehearses for a powerful, uplifting Journey of Healing concert with the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra on May 28.
With a new gallery and events space to grow into, Marko Jalava owns the Arthouse on Mill St.

Art becomes experiential at the Arthouse

With a new gallery and events space to grow into, Marko Jalava has big plans for the Arthouse on Mill St.

With a new gallery and events space to grow into, Marko Jalava owns the Arthouse on Mill St.
Since the thermometer unveiling in February (above), donations for the local Lions Centennial Legacy Project have reached $300,000, halfway to the goal.

Momentum builds on cataract project

The fundraising thermometer outside the CGH Eye Centre will soon rise, as the Mount Cheam Lions club makes great strides with their project.

Since the thermometer unveiling in February (above), donations for the local Lions Centennial Legacy Project have reached $300,000, halfway to the goal.
Madelaine McCallum performs in Beneath The Surface, a powerful production inspired by true events faced by a First Nations teen. The performance runs May 13 at the UFV Theatre at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

A look ‘Beneath the Surface’

Beneath The Surface, a powerful production inspired by true events faced by a First Nations teen, runs May 13 at 7 p.m. in the UFV Theatre.

Madelaine McCallum performs in Beneath The Surface, a powerful production inspired by true events faced by a First Nations teen. The performance runs May 13 at the UFV Theatre at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Chilliwack graduates Dylan Weightman (left), James Stobbe and Adam Coleman pause for a selfie backstage, in the midst of a whirlwind arena tour across Canada as the band for singer Kieran Mercer (right). The band opened for Marianas Trench and Walk Off the Earth.

Arena tour doesn’t daunt Chilliwack musicians

Three Chilliwack musicians joined Kieran Mercer, Walk off the Earth and Marianas Trench on an arena tour across Canada.

Chilliwack graduates Dylan Weightman (left), James Stobbe and Adam Coleman pause for a selfie backstage, in the midst of a whirlwind arena tour across Canada as the band for singer Kieran Mercer (right). The band opened for Marianas Trench and Walk Off the Earth.
Yo Trieu (left), Hanne Vandenbrink and Cliff Prang are ready to celebrate Fraser Valley Comedy’s one-year anniversary show on May 6 at the Rosedale Roadhouse Bar and Grill.

Building a culture of comedy one joke at a time

Fraser Valley Comedy shows draw in talented comedians and eager crowds from across the Lower Mainland.

Yo Trieu (left), Hanne Vandenbrink and Cliff Prang are ready to celebrate Fraser Valley Comedy’s one-year anniversary show on May 6 at the Rosedale Roadhouse Bar and Grill.
MLAs Laurie Throness and John Martin joined Community Forest project coordinator Marc Greidanus and explored the Community Forest.

Support welcomed for Chilliwack trails

Local MLAs helped to secure a provincial trail-building grant for the Chilliwack Park Society. The next trail-building day is May 9.

MLAs Laurie Throness and John Martin joined Community Forest project coordinator Marc Greidanus and explored the Community Forest.
Award-winning Canadian author Lawrence Hill will be speaking in Chilliwack May 11 to support local sponsored refugee families.

Award-winning author in Chilliwack to support refugees

Lawrence Hill, author of Book of Negroes and The Illegal, will be in Chilliwack May 11 to speak about novels in fiction and the real world.

Award-winning Canadian author Lawrence Hill will be speaking in Chilliwack May 11 to support local sponsored refugee families.
The 18th annual Run For Mom takes place this Saturday in Chilliwack. The 1, 5 or 10 km run benefits the maternity ward at CGH.

Run For Mom ready to roll this Saturday

The 18th annual Run For Mom takes place this Saturday in Chilliwack. The 1, 5 or 10 km run benefits the maternity ward at CGH.

The 18th annual Run For Mom takes place this Saturday in Chilliwack. The 1, 5 or 10 km run benefits the maternity ward at CGH.
Minister of Finance Michael de John presented a $50,000 grant to Maureen Berlin, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley, for the Human Service Career Program.

Mentors join hands to build bridge to success

The collaborative Human Service Career Program brings UFV and Chilliwack secondary students together

Minister of Finance Michael de John presented a $50,000 grant to Maureen Berlin, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley, for the Human Service Career Program.
Shxwha:y Village Chief Tina Sam (right) was one of nine participants who graduated from a First Nations pilot program in Chilliwack to support family members and friends of individuals with mental illness.

Inaugural graduates of First Nations mental health program

The B.C. Schizophrenia Society celebrated the first graduates of their Strengthening Families Together: First Nations edition in Chilliwack.

Shxwha:y Village Chief Tina Sam (right) was one of nine participants who graduated from a First Nations pilot program in Chilliwack to support family members and friends of individuals with mental illness.
Finger-style guitarist Kris Schulz performs at the Tractorgrease Cafe (48710 Chilliwack Lake Road) May 5 at 7 p.m.

Kris Schulz at Tractorgrease Cafe May 5

Kris Schulz creates a full-band sound with just one acoustic guitar, performing at the Tractorgrease Cafe on Thursday, May 5.

Finger-style guitarist Kris Schulz performs at the Tractorgrease Cafe (48710 Chilliwack Lake Road) May 5 at 7 p.m.
Carolyn Burgh sifts through a collection of nearly 1,000 donated dresses in preparation for the second annual Fraser Valley Dress Sale fundraiser on Sunday, May 1.

Dress sale takes pressure off prom

Nearly 1,000 elegant, affordable dresses will be available during the second annual Fraser Valley Dress Sale in Chilliwack on Sunday, May 1.

Carolyn Burgh sifts through a collection of nearly 1,000 donated dresses in preparation for the second annual Fraser Valley Dress Sale fundraiser on Sunday, May 1.