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‘Superbug’ risk low at Chilliwack hospital: FHA

There's a low risk of "superbug" infection at Chilliwack General Hospital, says a spokesman for the Fraser Health Authority.

Les to introduce act to elect senators in B.C.

Chilliwack MLA John Les says he will introduce a Senate Election Act today (Tuesday) in the legislature.

Martin blasts Premier for campaign-style visits to Chilliwack-Hope

BC Conservative candidate John Martin blasted Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberal government Tuesday.

B.C. Environment Minister ‘silent’ on incineration ban: FVRD

CHILLIWACK - A pitch to promote new provincial packaging standards brings a renewed call for a moratorium on Vancouver incineration plans.

Calls for a byelection date heat up in Chilliwack-Hope

BC Liberals accused of "manipulating" the byelection date for Chilliwack-Hope.

More than money needed to fix B.C.’s courts: Falcon

B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon says there is money in the new provincial budget to hire more judges, but the system itself needs reform.

No evidence American fugitive from justice lived in Chilliwack

An American fugitive from justice reportedly bought a townhouse on Cowichan Road in Chilliwack.

Les blasts NDP on courthouse stance

Chilliwack MLA John Les is furious with NDP Leader Adrian Dix for coming to Chilliwack to blame the BC Liberals for courtroom backlogs here.

Most wanted U.S. fugitive bought house in Chilliwack

An American fugitive from justice since 2004 was living in Chilliwack for part of that time, a Canada Border Services agent said Wednesday.

Clogged courtroom crisis ‘over-blown’ says BC Liberal candidate

NDP and BC Conservative candidates in Chilliwack-Hope byelection slam BC Liberals for 'crisis' in courtrooms.

UPDATE: Chilliwack teacher charged with luring a child released from custody

A 48-year-old Chilliwack teacher arrested for allegedly luring a child online was released from custody Thursday.

John Cummins’ NDP vote a ‘scare tactic,’ says BC Conservative candidate

BC Conservative leader asked at a Chilliwack meeting why he voted NDP in the last provincial election.

RCMP officers were on scene at Sto:lo Nation Monday afternoon after a report of at least one gunshot fired around 1:30 p.m.

No threats made before shots fired at Sto:lo Nation

Chilliwack RCMP are on scene at the Sto:lo Nation administration complex on Vedder Road after a report of gunshots.

RCMP officers were on scene at Sto:lo Nation Monday afternoon after a report of at least one gunshot fired around 1:30 p.m.
Patti MacAhonic, executive director with the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, presents a proposal to the mayor and council for the city to adopt a mobile business licensing concept.

Chilliwack Chamber exec says mobile business licence a ‘win-win’

Chilliwack is looking at joining an inter-municipal business licence program with five other Fraser Valley communities.

Patti MacAhonic, executive director with the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, presents a proposal to the mayor and council for the city to adopt a mobile business licensing concept.
According to the 2011 Census, Chilliwack has grown in population by 12.6 per cent over the past five years.

Chilliwack struggles to keep ‘small-town flavour’

Chilliwack had one of the largest gains in population among B.C. cities between 2006 and 2011, according to a Statistics Canada report.

According to the 2011 Census, Chilliwack has grown in population by 12.6 per cent over the past five years.
Minister of Agriculture, Don McRae, speaks during the opening of Chilliwack's FrontCounter BC office at the Chilliwack Forest District Office on Monday afternoon. FrontCounter BC will provide residents and businesses in the Fraser Valley with a local office to conduct their natural resource business.

FrontCounter BC office opens in Chilliwack

A FrontCounter BC office opened in Chilliwack Monday to provide businesses with one-stop access to government approval processes.

Minister of Agriculture, Don McRae, speaks during the opening of Chilliwack's FrontCounter BC office at the Chilliwack Forest District Office on Monday afternoon. FrontCounter BC will provide residents and businesses in the Fraser Valley with a local office to conduct their natural resource business.

Guilty plea in child sex assaults

He was an uncle, a stepfather and a babysitter for a family friend — but he used all those opportunities to sexually assault young children.

BC Liberals plan ‘byelection blitz’ in Chilliwack

After an apparent stumbling start to the upcoming byelection in Chilliwack-Hope, BC Liberals are preparing a "Super Saturday" blitz.

Scam alert in Chilliwack: RCMP

Be wary of so-called relatives on the telephone asking for money, Chilliwack RCMP are warning the public.

Gwen O'Mahoney is congratulated after being voted in by NDP members as the candidate for Chilliwack-Hope at the Mt. Cheam Lions Hall on Saturday. The other two nomination candidates were Dennis Adamson and Kathleen Stephany.

NDP choose O’Mahony for Chilliwack-Hope byelection

Gwen O'Mahony was elected Saturday over two nomination rivals to lead the NDP charge in the upcoming Chilliwack-Hope byelection.

Gwen O'Mahoney is congratulated after being voted in by NDP members as the candidate for Chilliwack-Hope at the Mt. Cheam Lions Hall on Saturday. The other two nomination candidates were Dennis Adamson and Kathleen Stephany.