Jennifer Feinberg

Richard Holmes stands on what’s left of his driveway after it was washed away during the floods and mudslides in November 2021. After nearly two years, he and other Chilliwack River Valley residents are still without resolution after their homes were deemed unsafe to live in, or destroyed. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

‘2 years, no action’: Flood-ravaged Fraser Valley homeowners left in ‘limbo’

Lack of help in wake of atmospheric river ‘complete failure to act on the part of government’: owner

Richard Holmes stands on what’s left of his driveway after it was washed away during the floods and mudslides in November 2021. After nearly two years, he and other Chilliwack River Valley residents are still without resolution after their homes were deemed unsafe to live in, or destroyed. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Abhay Gadru and Yash Ramugade, both 25 years old, were onboard the small plane with the still-unidentified pilot when it crash landed behind the Chilliwack Motor Inn. (NDTV)

Two men from Mumbai identified as victims of fatal plane crash in Chilliwack

Abhay Gadru and Yash Ramugade identified in crash that killed three people

Abhay Gadru and Yash Ramugade, both 25 years old, were onboard the small plane with the still-unidentified pilot when it crash landed behind the Chilliwack Motor Inn. (NDTV)
Emergency crews were on scene at a plane crash south of the Chilliwack Airport on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Three people were on board. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

UPDATE: 3 dead in plane crash near Chilliwack Airport

Chilliwack RCMP confirmed fatalities after plane crashed into blackberry bushes

Emergency crews were on scene at a plane crash south of the Chilliwack Airport on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Three people were on board. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Abbotsford Police Department and Conservation Officer Service personnel on-scene with bear in grassy median on Highway 1 near Cole Road. (Mike Paddy/Facebook)

Bear euthanized after being struck by Highway 1 traffic in Abbotsford

Motorists reported seeing bear in grassy median near Whatcom Road in Abbotsford, investigation on

Abbotsford Police Department and Conservation Officer Service personnel on-scene with bear in grassy median on Highway 1 near Cole Road. (Mike Paddy/Facebook)
Owner George Dick takes guests on a tour of Dicklands Biogas during the 22nd annual Chilliwack Agriculture Tour on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Biogas plant in Chilliwack becomes largest of its kind in B.C.

Chilliwack farmers worked for years to build plant that spins waste into natural gas, fertilizer

Owner George Dick takes guests on a tour of Dicklands Biogas during the 22nd annual Chilliwack Agriculture Tour on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
John Kavaloff, 58, and 67-year old Valerie Smith of Chilliwack were the victims of a double homicide on Sept. 14, 2023. Suspect 83-year-old Robert Freeman of Chilliwack was charged with two counts of second-degree murder. (RCMP handout)

Double-homicide near Chilliwack called ‘isolated incident between neighbours’

IHIT IDs 2 victims in attempt to advance murder investigation in strata trailer park

John Kavaloff, 58, and 67-year old Valerie Smith of Chilliwack were the victims of a double homicide on Sept. 14, 2023. Suspect 83-year-old Robert Freeman of Chilliwack was charged with two counts of second-degree murder. (RCMP handout)
Rendering of rubber-tired gantry crane at Port of Vancouver where DP World is decarbonizing its RTG fleets with partners TYCROP and Loop Energy’s H2 Portable. (TYCROP)

Shift to hydrogen at Port of Vancouver led by companies with Chilliwack roots

‘This is a first-of-its-kind in the world, and no small feat,’ says TYCROP rep about pilot project

Rendering of rubber-tired gantry crane at Port of Vancouver where DP World is decarbonizing its RTG fleets with partners TYCROP and Loop Energy’s H2 Portable. (TYCROP)
A new trades training school for industrial trades and construction is coming to Chilliwack on Venture Place, with this ortho photo from the staff report of Sept. 6, 2023. (City of Chilliwack)

Industrial trades school run by 2 unions relocating to Chilliwack

‘We need more people to be able to go through trades training like this,’ says city councillor

A new trades training school for industrial trades and construction is coming to Chilliwack on Venture Place, with this ortho photo from the staff report of Sept. 6, 2023. (City of Chilliwack)
Police say a double-homicide occurred after shots fired in the 46100-block of Chilliwack Lake Road on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Google Maps)

Shooting suspect in custody after double homicide near Chilliwack

IHIT en route to Chilliwack Lake Road scene to gather evidence, with ‘no risk to public safety’

Police say a double-homicide occurred after shots fired in the 46100-block of Chilliwack Lake Road on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Google Maps)
The first mobile overdose prevention site in B.C. on First Nations land opened at Cheam First Nation. Cheam OPS staff Kristi Colp, Sharon Downing, Brandon Krilow, and Myra Seymour pose with the bus on opening day, Sept. 1, 2023. (Cheam First Nation/ Facebook)

Indigenous-led overdose prevention site the 1st of its kind in B.C.

Cheam site aimed helping prevent ODs in customized bus with trained staff who also test drugs

The first mobile overdose prevention site in B.C. on First Nations land opened at Cheam First Nation. Cheam OPS staff Kristi Colp, Sharon Downing, Brandon Krilow, and Myra Seymour pose with the bus on opening day, Sept. 1, 2023. (Cheam First Nation/ Facebook)
Terry Brookes was cliff jumping when he lost his GoPro camera at Cultus Lake in 2012. It was recovered 11 years later by Clay Helkenberg using an underwater drone on Aug. 21, 2023. (Screenshot/Terry Brookes)

VIDEO: Cliff jump at Cultus Lake captured in lost GoPro footage

Footage from 2012 jump remained on camera retrieved this week by Aquatic Monkey

Terry Brookes was cliff jumping when he lost his GoPro camera at Cultus Lake in 2012. It was recovered 11 years later by Clay Helkenberg using an underwater drone on Aug. 21, 2023. (Screenshot/Terry Brookes)
Clay Helkenberg posted about finding a GoPro lost since 2012 in Cultus Lake, and the owner responded. (Aquatic Monkey/ Facebook)

GoPro lost while cliff-diving at Cultus Lake resurfaces 12 years later

‘I’ve found a few GoPros but the unique thing about this is how deep it was,’ says Aquatic Monkey

Clay Helkenberg posted about finding a GoPro lost since 2012 in Cultus Lake, and the owner responded. (Aquatic Monkey/ Facebook)
Skies over Chilliwack at dawn look clearer than they have been in days, on Aug. 22, 2023 as the air quality advisory continued for the fourth day across the Lower Mainland. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)

Breathing easier across Lower Mainland but air quality advisory remains

Air quality advisory cancelled for Metro Vancouver’s southwest area only

Skies over Chilliwack at dawn look clearer than they have been in days, on Aug. 22, 2023 as the air quality advisory continued for the fourth day across the Lower Mainland. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)
Air quality advisory continues acrossr Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley, with red sun at dawn Aug. 21, 2023 in Chilliwack. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)

Air quality advisory for Lower Mainland to remain until weather shifts

‘Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations,’ says warning

Air quality advisory continues acrossr Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley, with red sun at dawn Aug. 21, 2023 in Chilliwack. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)
BC RCMP underwater recovery team located body of man from Surrey in Cultus Lake on Aug. 15, 2023. (Twitter/UFVRD)

Body of young man from Surrey missing in Cultus Lake recovered

‘Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to this man’s family and friends’

BC RCMP underwater recovery team located body of man from Surrey in Cultus Lake on Aug. 15, 2023. (Twitter/UFVRD)
Chambers of Commerce from Abbotsford, Langley Township/City, Mission, and Chilliwack united to call for expedited Highway 1 expansion as far as Chilliwack on Aug. 8, 2023. (Province of B.C.)

Fraser Valley chambers push for highway widening as far as Chilliwack

‘Congestion grinds traffic to a halt regularly, stopping trade, slowing business,’ says joint release

Chambers of Commerce from Abbotsford, Langley Township/City, Mission, and Chilliwack united to call for expedited Highway 1 expansion as far as Chilliwack on Aug. 8, 2023. (Province of B.C.)
Lucy the dog home at last under her favourite blanket. (Doris Selina photo)

Happy ending in lost-pet saga as Lucy the beloved B.C. dog found safe

‘Thank goodness there were angels out there who helped us find our Lucy’

Lucy the dog home at last under her favourite blanket. (Doris Selina photo)
Ledcor officials and dignitaries at the Chilliwack Cant Mill on Sept. 5, 2013. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Ledcor Group announces closure of Chilliwack Cant Mill

Unfavourable economic conditions, log supply market challenges among reasons cited for closure

Ledcor officials and dignitaries at the Chilliwack Cant Mill on Sept. 5, 2013. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
A new 150-room hotel under the Marriott chain coming to Chilliwack. (Marriott P.R. Hotels)

New Marriott hotel coming to Chilliwack to anchor ‘destination’ site on highway

‘Excited to see plans unfold for major revitalization of industrial property’: Tourism Chilliwack

A new 150-room hotel under the Marriott chain coming to Chilliwack. (Marriott P.R. Hotels)
Rosie was on the run for 62 days before being captured in Chilliwack on June 25, 2023. (Al MacLellan photo)

Rosie the dog safe at last after 62 days on the run in Chilliwack

Lost pup from Korea captured safely in Chilliwack by Petsearchers Canada

Rosie was on the run for 62 days before being captured in Chilliwack on June 25, 2023. (Al MacLellan photo)