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Chilliwack food bank manager Don Armstrong is shocked by the recent spike in food bank users. They're seeking donations to keep up with the growing demand.

Chilliwack food bank seeks help coping with demand

The Chilliwack Food Bank is asking for donations to help them keep up with an unprecedented spike in food bank users.

Chilliwack food bank manager Don Armstrong is shocked by the recent spike in food bank users. They're seeking donations to keep up with the growing demand.
David Elderkin is a primary organizer for Chilliwack Clean-Up, a grassroots community group that holds weekly clean-ups to remove litter from Chilliwack's streets and parks.

Litter frustration prompts ‘Chilliwack Clean-up’ group

Chilliwack Clean-Up is a grassroots community group that holds weekly clean-ups to remove litter from Chilliwack's streets and parks.

David Elderkin is a primary organizer for Chilliwack Clean-Up, a grassroots community group that holds weekly clean-ups to remove litter from Chilliwack's streets and parks.
Fariba and Parvaneh are the proud new owners of Spadina Hair Design in downtown Chilliwack.

Time for change at Spadina Hair Design

Fariba and Parvaneh are the proud new owners of Spadina Hair Design in downtown Chilliwack.

Fariba and Parvaneh are the proud new owners of Spadina Hair Design in downtown Chilliwack.
Soroptimist Chilliwack selected Charmaine Surman as Woman of the Year. She and three other 2016 award recipients were celebrated on April 13 at city hall.

Woman of the Year for 2016 celebrated

Chilliwack Soroptimist's 2016 Woman of the Year and Live Your Dream recipients were honoured at an April 13 ceremony.

Soroptimist Chilliwack selected Charmaine Surman as Woman of the Year. She and three other 2016 award recipients were celebrated on April 13 at city hall.
A.D. Rundle drama students incl. Stephanie Cornish (front), Caleb Plett (left) and Hannah Thomas (third from right) rehearse a musical number for 'Blast Neutron,' running April 19, 20, and 21 at the school.

Rundle students have a blast on stage

A.D. Rundle drama students will perform Blast Neutron, a funny, futuristic, good vs. evil tale April 19 to 21 at the middle school.

A.D. Rundle drama students incl. Stephanie Cornish (front), Caleb Plett (left) and Hannah Thomas (third from right) rehearse a musical number for 'Blast Neutron,' running April 19, 20, and 21 at the school.
All of the proceeds from the April 16 concert by the Chilliwack Youth Orchestra will assist Chilliwack Cares' Outreach Program for local refugee families.

Youth orchestra hosts concert for refugees

Proceeds from the April 16 Chilliwack Youth Orchestra concert and silent auction will assist local refugee families.

All of the proceeds from the April 16 concert by the Chilliwack Youth Orchestra will assist Chilliwack Cares' Outreach Program for local refugee families.
The Fretless brings their 'kitchen fiddle jam' to the Tractorgrease Cafe on Thursday, April 14.

The Fretless bring innovative sound to Chilliwack

The Fretless bring their "kitchen fiddle jam" to the Tractorgrease Cafe on Thursday, April 14.

The Fretless brings their 'kitchen fiddle jam' to the Tractorgrease Cafe on Thursday, April 14.
Alan Watson serves up a chicken shawarma from Stolovaya, his kitchen on wheels. More than 20 food trucks will roll into Heritage Park for the Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival event in Chilliwack on April 16.

Food truck festival here April 16

More than 20 food trucks will roll into Heritage Park for the Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival event in Chilliwack on April 16.

Alan Watson serves up a chicken shawarma from Stolovaya, his kitchen on wheels. More than 20 food trucks will roll into Heritage Park for the Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival event in Chilliwack on April 16.
Chilliwack historical re-enactor Rick Herfst discusses the re-opening of the Hudson's Bay Company (1849) Heritage Trail, which was the first overland route connecting B.C.'s coast and interior during the fur trade.

Historic trail grand opening May long weekend

Hope Mountain Outdoor is re-opening the HBC (1849) Heritage Trail, the route connecting B.C.'s coast and interior during the fur trade.

Chilliwack historical re-enactor Rick Herfst discusses the re-opening of the Hudson's Bay Company (1849) Heritage Trail, which was the first overland route connecting B.C.'s coast and interior during the fur trade.
Highly-acclaimed Scottish-Canadian tenor John McDermott performs at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre April 14.

Down memory lane with John McDermott

Highly-acclaimed Scottish-Canadian tenor John McDermott performs at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre April 14.

Highly-acclaimed Scottish-Canadian tenor John McDermott performs at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre April 14.
Chilliwack graduate Chloe Popove has launched My Modern Closet, an online consignment store with a mission to decrease fast fashion and create longevity in women's clothing.

The making of My Modern Closet

Chilliwack graduate Chloe Popove has launched My Modern Closet, an online consignment shop fighting 'fast fashion.'

Chilliwack graduate Chloe Popove has launched My Modern Closet, an online consignment store with a mission to decrease fast fashion and create longevity in women's clothing.
CSO Director Paula DeWit conducts the Children’s Choir as they rehearse for Voices on April 9. These young voices will join incredible vocal soloists, Chilliwack’s best vocal ensembles, talented dancers, and the musical stylings of our own Mayor Gaetz.

The power of the Voices unite

The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus will be joined by special guests and incredible vocal ensembles for Voices on April 9.

CSO Director Paula DeWit conducts the Children’s Choir as they rehearse for Voices on April 9. These young voices will join incredible vocal soloists, Chilliwack’s best vocal ensembles, talented dancers, and the musical stylings of our own Mayor Gaetz.
Debbie Denault (left) crosses the street at Yale and Hocking, one of many intersections in Chilliwack where the City has installed audible pedestrian signals to ensure the safety of those who have limited vision.

Audible pedestrian signals lead the way

The City of Chilliwack continues to install audible pedestrian signals to ensure the safety of those who have limited vision.

Debbie Denault (left) crosses the street at Yale and Hocking, one of many intersections in Chilliwack where the City has installed audible pedestrian signals to ensure the safety of those who have limited vision.
Eleven-year old Nicole Lambert has started a petition asking for safe, regulated use of mermaid tails at Chilliwack leisure centres. Staff have instigated a rule against them while they assess safety concerns.

Mermaids beached at leisure centres

A young swimmer has started a petition asking Chilliwack leisure centres to allow regulated use of mermaid tails in the pools.

Eleven-year old Nicole Lambert has started a petition asking for safe, regulated use of mermaid tails at Chilliwack leisure centres. Staff have instigated a rule against them while they assess safety concerns.
Rockland Moran will be joined by the Spiderlodge trio (Lori Paul, Rick Genge and Clay Thornton) Tractorgrease Cafe on April 2.

Songwriter’s Circle: Intimate evening of music

Rockland Moran will be joined by the Spiderlodge trio (Lori Paul, Rick Genge and Clay Thornton) at the Tractorgrease Cafe on April 2.

Rockland Moran will be joined by the Spiderlodge trio (Lori Paul, Rick Genge and Clay Thornton) Tractorgrease Cafe on April 2.
Demand is outpacing supply at the Cyrus Centre in Chilliwack, says Les Talvio

Homeless youth: ‘We turned away 21 last month’

Demand for shelter is outpacing supply at the Cyrus Centre in Chilliwack, says Les Talvio.

Demand is outpacing supply at the Cyrus Centre in Chilliwack, says Les Talvio
Lorena and Trevor Watters bring their Comedy Magic Show to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 19.

Magic show brings smiles to Chilliwack

Lorena and Trevor Watters bring their Comedy Magic Show to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 19.

Lorena and Trevor Watters bring their Comedy Magic Show to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 19.
Megan Praat (front), James Mail, Laura Praat and Olivia Jensen (L to R) own and operate Urban Sprout, an organic cafe on Yale Road where community engagement and improvement are top of mind.

Urban Sprout is anything but ordinary

Urban Sprout is a new family-run organic cafe on Yale Road where community engagement and improvement are top of mind.

Megan Praat (front), James Mail, Laura Praat and Olivia Jensen (L to R) own and operate Urban Sprout, an organic cafe on Yale Road where community engagement and improvement are top of mind.
CIVL FM Station Manger Aaron Levy (left) and FVMA Coordinator James Kasper are organizing the first annual Fraser Valley Music Awards to celebrate and honour local musicians. Online music submissions are open until March 31.

Awards show looks to highlight the best

CIVLFM is hosting the first annual Fraser Valley Music Awards to celebrate local musicians. Music submissions accepted until March 31.

CIVL FM Station Manger Aaron Levy (left) and FVMA Coordinator James Kasper are organizing the first annual Fraser Valley Music Awards to celebrate and honour local musicians. Online music submissions are open until March 31.
Alberta-raised folk singer Tanner James performs at the Acoustic Emporium on March 11.

Tanner James comes to Emporium March 11

Alberta-raised folk singer Tanner James performs at the Acoustic Emporium on March 11.

Alberta-raised folk singer Tanner James performs at the Acoustic Emporium on March 11.