Chilliwack Progress Staff

VIMFF - Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on April 1. (Photo by Casey Dubois)

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival returns to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

‘Best of the Fest Tour’ features extreme athletes from around the world

VIMFF - Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on April 1. (Photo by Casey Dubois)
One of the most widely produced plays in Canadian theatre, this two-man musical dramatizes the life of Canadian First World War flying ace Billy Bishop. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Story of Canada’s greatest pilot hero, Billy Bishop, is coming to Chilliwack

‘Billy Bishop Goes To War’ will be landing at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre

One of the most widely produced plays in Canadian theatre, this two-man musical dramatizes the life of Canadian First World War flying ace Billy Bishop. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
Larke Miller (left) and Amber Harper-Young are performing as part of Jest Ladies Comedy presented by Fraser Valley Comedy on March 31. (Photo of Amber Harper-Young taken by Jessica Chin King photo; images submitted by Fraser Valley Comedy)

Lots of laughs as Jest Ladies Comedy returns to Chilliwack stage

Larke Miller and Amber Harper-Young 2 of many female comedians in upcoming Fraser Valley Comedy show

Larke Miller (left) and Amber Harper-Young are performing as part of Jest Ladies Comedy presented by Fraser Valley Comedy on March 31. (Photo of Amber Harper-Young taken by Jessica Chin King photo; images submitted by Fraser Valley Comedy)
Chris Funk mesmerizes audience members during a show on Oct. 14, 2022 in Prince Rupert. (K-J Millar/ Black Press file)

Chilliwack illusionist prepares to baffle folks during hometown performance

‘We all need a little wonder and awe in our lives,’ says Chris Funk

Chris Funk mesmerizes audience members during a show on Oct. 14, 2022 in Prince Rupert. (K-J Millar/ Black Press file)
Juliet: A Revenge Comedy is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 11. (Submitted by Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Twist on Shakespeare when ‘Juliet: A Revenge Comedy’ comes to Chilliwack

Theatre performance where Juliet Capulet doesn’t die is coming to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Juliet: A Revenge Comedy is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on March 11. (Submitted by Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
Diyet and the Love Soldiers is at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 23, 2023. (Alistair Maitland Photography)

Indigenous stories and folk music will weave together at concert in Chilliwack

Yukon trio Diyet and The Love Soldiers coming to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Diyet and the Love Soldiers is at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 23, 2023. (Alistair Maitland Photography)
Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl speaking in Parliament in opposition to medical assistance in dying on Feb. 13, 2023. (Mark Strahl Facebook video still)

Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl’s statement in Parliament about ‘dangerous expansion’ of MAID

‘This is a matter of life and death and we must act to protect vulnerable people, once and for all’

Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl speaking in Parliament in opposition to medical assistance in dying on Feb. 13, 2023. (Mark Strahl Facebook video still)
Cinderella by Ballet Jörgen is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 14. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Cinderella ballet will grace Chilliwack stage on Valentine’s Day

2 ballet classes plus photography workshop also being offered with Ballet Jörgen

Cinderella by Ballet Jörgen is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 14. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
Wilfred Kilgren of Rosedale. (RCMP)

UPDATE: Mental health patient missing from Chilliwack General Hospital apprehended in Saskatchewan

Police initially said 74-year-old Wilfred James Kilgren could be heading to Saskatchewan

Wilfred Kilgren of Rosedale. (RCMP)
The Comic Strippers will be coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 10. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Comic Strippers return to Chilliwack for evening of improv comedy and dance moves

Fake stripper troupe at Chilliwack Cultural Centre for night of semi-undressed comedy

The Comic Strippers will be coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 10. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
The Borealis String Quartet joins the Bergmann Duo on Feb. 10 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

Classical music juxtaposed with tangos when string quartet joins piano duo for concert in Chilliwack

World-renowned Borealis String Quartet will join Bergmann Duo at Chilliwack Cultural Centre

The Borealis String Quartet joins the Bergmann Duo on Feb. 10 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Submitted by the Chilliwack Cultural Centre)
Chilliwack’s Taylor Ogston, seen here with wife Karen Stewart, was diagnosed three and a half years ago with mild cognitive impairment. Through the Alzheimer Society of B.C., he is sharing his story of living with dementia. (Submitted)

‘I’m embracing it’: Fraser Valley man shares story during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Taylor Ogston is 1 of 5 people living with dementia featured on Alzheimer Society of B.C. website

Chilliwack’s Taylor Ogston, seen here with wife Karen Stewart, was diagnosed three and a half years ago with mild cognitive impairment. Through the Alzheimer Society of B.C., he is sharing his story of living with dementia. (Submitted)
Fraser Valley Comedy presents Patrick Maliha and other comedians at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 11. (Submitted)

Patrick Maliha, Ola Dada return for Fraser Valley Comedy show in Chilliwack

Stand-up comedian Maliha is world record holder for most impressions in 1 minute

Fraser Valley Comedy presents Patrick Maliha and other comedians at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 11. (Submitted)
Students at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre working on pottery wheels. (Submitted)

Lineup of new art classes coming up at Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Pottery, painting, kids’ art classes and more offered this winter and spring

Students at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre working on pottery wheels. (Submitted)
The Zaniac Christmas is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 18. (Submitted)

Magic, juggling, jokes combine for ‘Zaniac’ Christmas show in Chilliwack

Alex Zerbe brings family-friendly show The Zaniac Christmas to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

The Zaniac Christmas is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 18. (Submitted)
A Celtic Christmas is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 17. (Submitted)

Lively blend of instruments come together for A Celtic Christmas in Chilliwack

North Shore Celtic Ensemble returns to Chilliwack Cultural Centre for holiday concert

A Celtic Christmas is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 17. (Submitted)
Environment Canada warned that roads and sidewalks could get icy overnight Wednesday (Nov. 30) and into Thursday in the eastern Fraser Valley. (Stock photo by Sergey Gorbachev from Pixabay)

BREAKING: Schools back open Thursday in the Eastern Fraser Valley

Sub-zero temps not enough to close schools in Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope

Environment Canada warned that roads and sidewalks could get icy overnight Wednesday (Nov. 30) and into Thursday in the eastern Fraser Valley. (Stock photo by Sergey Gorbachev from Pixabay)
Winter Harp is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 14. (Submitted)

Medieval and Celtic music return to Chilliwack with Winter Harp

Ensemble that plays ancient, rare instruments is coming to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Winter Harp is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 14. (Submitted)
Country music star Lisa Brokop is bringing her Christmas show to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 10. (Erick Anderson)

Country music icon Lisa Brokop to share favourite holidays songs with folks in Chilliwack

Lisa Brokop’s Classic Country Christmas coming to Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Country music star Lisa Brokop is bringing her Christmas show to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 10. (Erick Anderson)
B.C. dance artist Joshua Beamish brings together a program of contemporary dance pieces showcasing exceptional choreography and performance in Proximity at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 2. (Submitted)

Explosive energy and technical precision come together with Proximity in Chilliwack

Joshua Beamish presents ‘Proximity: A Collection of Short Works’ at Chilliwack Cultural Centre

B.C. dance artist Joshua Beamish brings together a program of contemporary dance pieces showcasing exceptional choreography and performance in Proximity at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 2. (Submitted)
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