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BeNanna Bakery owners Ben and Anna Van Eck have moved their business to Alexander Ave, now providing a greater inventory of delicious products.

Fresh treats at BeNanna Bakery

Ben and Anna have moved BeNanna Bakery to a new location on Alexander Ave, providing speciality pastries, cakes, artisan breads and more.

BeNanna Bakery owners Ben and Anna Van Eck have moved their business to Alexander Ave, now providing a greater inventory of delicious products.
G.W. Graham Secondary School and Newbury Art Concepts are teaming up for a community production, Oliver. Producer Damon Fultz (left) and Director Randy Newbury hold auditions Jan. 4, 5, and 6.

Community audition call for Oliver

G.W. Graham and Newbury Art Concepts invite the entire community to audition for Oliver, The Musical - auditions are Jan. 4, 5, and 6.

G.W. Graham Secondary School and Newbury Art Concepts are teaming up for a community production, Oliver. Producer Damon Fultz (left) and Director Randy Newbury hold auditions Jan. 4, 5, and 6.
Chilliwack pet store owner Brent Poulton with his dog Jenny model a set of matching ugly Christmas sweaters. The 'Funky Tails' sweaters have become a national sensation this season.

Matching ugly sweaters for you and your dog

Jenny's Pet Food owner Brent Poulton discusses his ugly Christmas sweaters for dogs that have become a national sensation this season.

Chilliwack pet store owner Brent Poulton with his dog Jenny model a set of matching ugly Christmas sweaters. The 'Funky Tails' sweaters have become a national sensation this season.
Drenching rain, and a deliberate act of vandalism couldn't dampen spirits Saturday evening as residents lined the streets for the annual Rotary Santa Claus Parade.

Fire and rain can’t spoil Christmas parade

The Christmas Parade was faced with drenching rain and a deliberate act of vandalism, but community spirit thrived. Winners announced.

Drenching rain, and a deliberate act of vandalism couldn't dampen spirits Saturday evening as residents lined the streets for the annual Rotary Santa Claus Parade.
A Celebration of Christmas on Dec. 19 will bring together the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra, phenomenal vocalist Crystal Hicks (pictured), the Crucible Dance Ministry, and other special guests to perform Christmas favourites and the beloved Nutcracker Suite.

A musical celebration of Christmas

Dec. 19 Celebration of Christmas brings together the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra, vocalist Crystal Hicks and Crucible Dance Ministry.

A Celebration of Christmas on Dec. 19 will bring together the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra, phenomenal vocalist Crystal Hicks (pictured), the Crucible Dance Ministry, and other special guests to perform Christmas favourites and the beloved Nutcracker Suite.
Jennifer Forbes (with stapler) of Heritage Chiropractic, her daughter Charlotte and Shannon Koshman work on their 'Great White Christmas' float for the Rotary Christmas Parade on Saturday. Inspired by Charlotte's passion for shark conservation, the float will soon feature an inflatable Santa on a paddle board, and a special theme song - written by Lori Paul of Spiderlodge - will resound from the speakers.

Christmas parade ready to hit the streets

The annual Rotary Christmas Parade takes over downtown Chilliwack on Saturday Dec. 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Jennifer Forbes (with stapler) of Heritage Chiropractic, her daughter Charlotte and Shannon Koshman work on their 'Great White Christmas' float for the Rotary Christmas Parade on Saturday. Inspired by Charlotte's passion for shark conservation, the float will soon feature an inflatable Santa on a paddle board, and a special theme song - written by Lori Paul of Spiderlodge - will resound from the speakers.
Chilliwack Community Services coordinator Sheena Sedman works with volunteers to fill hundreds of holiday hampers for the annual Christmas Sharing Program.

Elves already at work with Christmas Sharing Program

Chilliwack Community Services volunteers are collecting gift donations to fill hundreds of holiday hampers for the annual sharing program.

Chilliwack Community Services coordinator Sheena Sedman works with volunteers to fill hundreds of holiday hampers for the annual Christmas Sharing Program.
Students at Bernard Elementary School had the opportunity to try wheelchair basketball on Monday, guided by leaders from the B.C. Wheelchair Basketball Society.

Students gain paralympian perspective

Students at Bernard Elementary tried wheelchair basketball on Monday to learn about inclusive sports and how to overcome obstacles.

Students at Bernard Elementary School had the opportunity to try wheelchair basketball on Monday, guided by leaders from the B.C. Wheelchair Basketball Society.
The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus upholds a classic Christmas tradition by performing Handel's Messiah Dec. 12 and 13.

Messiah: A seasonal celebration

The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus upholds a classic Christmas tradition by performing Handel's Messiah Dec. 12 and 13.

The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus upholds a classic Christmas tradition by performing Handel's Messiah Dec. 12 and 13.
Sardis Secondary students Jett Higginbottom (left - playing Aladdin), Chelsea Perkins (Magic Carpet), Maggie Kwong (Jasmine), and Charlotte Mackenzie (front - Genie) rehearse for the upcoming production of Aladdin.

Sardis Secondary conjures up Aladdin

Sardis Secondary presents their 2015 musical Aladdin, with performances December 1 to 5 at the school theatre.

Sardis Secondary students Jett Higginbottom (left - playing Aladdin), Chelsea Perkins (Magic Carpet), Maggie Kwong (Jasmine), and Charlotte Mackenzie (front - Genie) rehearse for the upcoming production of Aladdin.
Artist Huey Billy recently decided to open 5ive Corners Art Gallery to bring local artwork to the forefront of the community.

5ive Corners Art Gallery

Artist Huey Billy recently opened 5ive Corners Art Gallery to bring more local artwork to the forefront of the community.

Artist Huey Billy recently decided to open 5ive Corners Art Gallery to bring local artwork to the forefront of the community.
Mark David Williams (left), Jason Catron and David Wise make up Tenore, the award-winning vocal group who will be performing at the Cultural Centre on Dec. 3 as part of their Christmas With You tour.

Tenore concert captures spirit of giving

Award-winning vocal group Tenore performs Dec. 3 at the Cultural Centre, benefitting local girl Greta Loewen and her family.

Mark David Williams (left), Jason Catron and David Wise make up Tenore, the award-winning vocal group who will be performing at the Cultural Centre on Dec. 3 as part of their Christmas With You tour.
Five Chilliwack businesses have been nominated in the 13th annual Small Business B.C. Awards.

Small Business B.C. award nominees in Chilliwack

Five Chilliwack businesses have been nominated across five categories in the 13th annual Small Business B.C. Awards.

Five Chilliwack businesses have been nominated in the 13th annual Small Business B.C. Awards.
Julie Unger and Eddy Solla spoke at the Rotary at Work event on Oct. 29, which recognized and celebrated employers in the eastern Fraser Valley who follow inclusive hiring practices.

Rotary at Work event celebrates leaders in diversity

The Rotary at Work event on Oct. 29 recognized and celebrated employers in the community who follow inclusive hiring practices.

Julie Unger and Eddy Solla spoke at the Rotary at Work event on Oct. 29, which recognized and celebrated employers in the eastern Fraser Valley who follow inclusive hiring practices.
Two accomplished young B.C. performers Luca Fogale and Alexandrea Maillot take the stage at the Acoustic Emporium on Nov. 20.

Fogale and Maillot at Acoustic Emporium

Two accomplished B.C. musicians Luca Fogale and Alexandrea Maillot take the stage at the Acoustic Emporium on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Two accomplished young B.C. performers Luca Fogale and Alexandrea Maillot take the stage at the Acoustic Emporium on Nov. 20.
The Convergys (formerly Stream) call centre in Chilliwack is expanding their workforce to support exciting new clients. Site director Mike Robinson shows off some Parrot drones.

New sign marks new jobs for Chilliwack

The Convergys call centre in Chilliwack is hiring 150 employees to support their new clients. They are hosting a job fair on Nov. 10.

The Convergys (formerly Stream) call centre in Chilliwack is expanding their workforce to support exciting new clients. Site director Mike Robinson shows off some Parrot drones.
As part of the annual Remembrance Day production, G.W. Graham student Blake Pyne performs as a Canadian soldier who fought in Afghanistan.

Remembrance Day play more than a moment of silence

Damon Fultz directs the annual G.W. Graham Secondary Remembrance Day production. This year focuses on the War in Afghanistan.

As part of the annual Remembrance Day production, G.W. Graham student Blake Pyne performs as a Canadian soldier who fought in Afghanistan.
Visit the Wildlife Festival Nov. 7 and 8 to meet and learn about incredible animal species. A golden eagle is seen here.

Wildlife show this weekend

Visit the Wildlife Festival on Nov. 7 and 8 at Heritage Park to meet and learn about incredible species from all over the globe.

Visit the Wildlife Festival Nov. 7 and 8 to meet and learn about incredible animal species. A golden eagle is seen here.
Ed Lewis is the soloist for the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra's Salute to Papa Haydn on Nov. 7.

A perfect concerto for a now perfect instrument

The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra performs the work of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven on Nov. 7. Ed Lewis is the trumpet soloist.

Ed Lewis is the soloist for the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra's Salute to Papa Haydn on Nov. 7.
Mt. Waddington's Outdoors presents a series of unbelievable extreme sport films Thursdays at G.W. Graham Theatre, like the Oct. 29 screening of Ashes to Aggasiz.

Series captures thrill of outdoors

Mt. Waddington's Outdoors presents a series of unbelievable extreme sport films Thursdays at G.W. Graham Theatre. Next up is Oct. 29.

Mt. Waddington's Outdoors presents a series of unbelievable extreme sport films Thursdays at G.W. Graham Theatre, like the Oct. 29 screening of Ashes to Aggasiz.