Stefan Luciani

District 1881 restaurant The Offy, in downtown Chilliwack, where sous-chef Brad Koehler had a bag with various chef's knives and other tools stolen following his shift on Sunday, May 26 (Stefan Luciani/Chilliwack Progress)

‘Humanity wins’: support takes edge off for B.C. chef robbed of prize knives

Stolen Chilliwack sous-chef’s bag contained tools obtained over years of work

District 1881 restaurant The Offy, in downtown Chilliwack, where sous-chef Brad Koehler had a bag with various chef's knives and other tools stolen following his shift on Sunday, May 26 (Stefan Luciani/Chilliwack Progress)
Chief Derek Epp (left) and Chief David Jimmie after receiving their Freedom of the City of London awards in London, England on May 7, 2024 (Submitted Photo)

B.C. pair given London’s Key to City in historic UK ceremony

Award marks first time honour has been given to First Nations members in over 350 years

Chief Derek Epp (left) and Chief David Jimmie after receiving their Freedom of the City of London awards in London, England on May 7, 2024 (Submitted Photo)
Members of the PPCLI Veterans’ Association chat following their meeting on May 9, 2024. The association meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Chilliwack-Vedder Branch 295 Legion (Stefan Luciani/Chilliwack Progress)

Camaraderie of surviving veterans in Chilliwack like ‘second family’

Membership of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry waning, recruitment a challenge

Members of the PPCLI Veterans’ Association chat following their meeting on May 9, 2024. The association meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Chilliwack-Vedder Branch 295 Legion (Stefan Luciani/Chilliwack Progress)
Peter Sawatzky, co-owner of Hazelnut Inn in Yarrow, stands outside the soon-to-be-open accommodation on May 9, 2024. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

B.C.’s Hazelnut Inn a new escape to world of ‘delight and wonder’

Long-awaited ‘magical boutique hotel’ opening doors during this year’s Yarrow Days on June 1

Peter Sawatzky, co-owner of Hazelnut Inn in Yarrow, stands outside the soon-to-be-open accommodation on May 9, 2024. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)