Jennifer Feinberg

Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl (Facebook/Mark Strahl, MP)

Budget 2023 failed to end inflationary deficits, taxes, or ‘war on work,’ says MP Mark Strahl

Government’s tax-and-spend ways created “a cost-of-living crisis,” says MP for Chilliwack-Hope

Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl (Facebook/Mark Strahl, MP)
Patti MacAhonic, executive director of Ann Davis Transition Society. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Feds funding 3 B.C. groups to support survivors of military-based sexual misconduct

‘It fits clearly within our mission and mandate and will help those affected directly’

Patti MacAhonic, executive director of Ann Davis Transition Society. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
Transit commuter Jamie O’Neill and his son Greyson, might have to move out of Chilliwack if the transit strike in the Fraser Valley persists. (Jamie O’Neill photo)

Transit strike in eastern Fraser Valley could end up costing man his job in Vancouver

‘I am looking at moving out of Chilliwack now because I am screwed,’ says Chilliwack single dad

Transit commuter Jamie O’Neill and his son Greyson, might have to move out of Chilliwack if the transit strike in the Fraser Valley persists. (Jamie O’Neill photo)
Science Café takes on food sustainability on afternoon of March 22 at Chilliwack campus of the University of the Fraser Valley. (Darren MacDonald/ UFV file)

Food sustainability going under the microscope at UFV Chilliwack for special event

‘Science café’ will see 3 faculty tackle food sustainability topic on the afternoon of March 22

Science Café takes on food sustainability on afternoon of March 22 at Chilliwack campus of the University of the Fraser Valley. (Darren MacDonald/ UFV file)
Pam Alexis, B.C. minister of agriculture and food, said the $5 million she was announcing on March 16 in Chilliwack will protect farmers and their animals from animal diseases, which in turn will protect B.C.’s economy and food security. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Chilliwack Progress)

B.C. creates $5M animal-disease response program to make farmers, ranchers more resilient

‘Quicker, better’ response in B.C. coming for outbreaks like avian influenza, swine fever: ag minister

Pam Alexis, B.C. minister of agriculture and food, said the $5 million she was announcing on March 16 in Chilliwack will protect farmers and their animals from animal diseases, which in turn will protect B.C.’s economy and food security. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Chilliwack Progress)
Pictured is a biosecurity kit for attendees of an avian influenza info session held in Chilliwack in 2022. (Vicky Bowes photo)

Farmers facing 2022 losses from avian flu, extreme weather get help with income protection

‘We recognize the challenges our agricultural community has faced,’ says B.C. agriculture minister

Pictured is a biosecurity kit for attendees of an avian influenza info session held in Chilliwack in 2022. (Vicky Bowes photo)
A goose is seen in Chilliwack on May 31, 2010. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Cultus Lake struggling to get a handle on its invasive goose problem

Several management methods being tried from egg addling, habitat modification, and educating public

A goose is seen in Chilliwack on May 31, 2010. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
Volunteers haul trash up a steep incline from a Sweltzer Creek homeless camp under the Vedder River bridge on Jan. 29, 2023. (Streams Foundations Canada)

Provincial government creates abandoned-camp cleanup fund for Chilliwack River Valley

$200K will go to FVRD fund to cover tipping fees for garbage, removing vehicles, garbage bin rentals

Volunteers haul trash up a steep incline from a Sweltzer Creek homeless camp under the Vedder River bridge on Jan. 29, 2023. (Streams Foundations Canada)
No transit expansion funding for Chilliwack in 2023. (Chilliwack Progress file)

‘Disappointing’ that Chilliwack’s transit expansion had to be put on hold again, say councillors

Council resolves to fire off letter trying to salvage funds for HandyDart service increase

No transit expansion funding for Chilliwack in 2023. (Chilliwack Progress file)
Anti-racism mural by the Raven-Tacuara collective on the old Auld Phillips building on Fletcher Street near Yale on Aug. 12, 2022. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)

Public forum for newcomers on finding sense of belonging in Chilliwack and beyond

Event March 16 will see panel of speakers discussing local services, people who offer welcome

Anti-racism mural by the Raven-Tacuara collective on the old Auld Phillips building on Fletcher Street near Yale on Aug. 12, 2022. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver Feb. 24. (Black Press file photo)

Heavy snow forecast for Fraser Valley and beyond this weekend but contractors are ready

‘Contractors proactively applying anti-icing brine, and will plow and sand’ to remove snow, MOTI said

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver Feb. 24. (Black Press file photo)
Yellow tape around the house the day after shots were heard, people arrested at Kent Road and Fairwood Drive on Feb. 24. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Chilliwack Progress)

Overnight incident in Chilliwack involved possible gunshots, multiple arrests

Neighbours reported seeing up to 8 people arrested, one treated in ambulance

Yellow tape around the house the day after shots were heard, people arrested at Kent Road and Fairwood Drive on Feb. 24. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Chilliwack Progress)
Family Down the Fraser follows the Wright Family on a river rafting trip. (Family Down the Fraser/NFB)

UPDATE: Fraser River film from 1978 restored, rereleased by National Film Board

Richard and Rochelle Wright, and their two sons had epic river adventure in large raft

Family Down the Fraser follows the Wright Family on a river rafting trip. (Family Down the Fraser/NFB)
Snow is expected Feb. 21, 2023 on the Coquihalla and Highway 3 to Allison Pass. (Pexels/Pixabay photo)

Snowfall warning as storm hits parts of Coquihalla Highway, Highway 3

Winter storm will see snow taper off to flurries this evening after frontal system passes

Snow is expected Feb. 21, 2023 on the Coquihalla and Highway 3 to Allison Pass. (Pexels/Pixabay photo)
Character’s pub owner Marcel Maillet, Major Leagues manager Tyler Beveridge, BIA executive director Trevor MacDonald are lobbying for a ride-hailing service like Uber or Lyft for Chilliwack and the Eastern Fraser Valley. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)

‘The time is now’ for ride-hailing operators in Eastern Fraser Valley, says hospitality group

‘We have customers waiting up to two hours for cabs,” group leader said

Character’s pub owner Marcel Maillet, Major Leagues manager Tyler Beveridge, BIA executive director Trevor MacDonald are lobbying for a ride-hailing service like Uber or Lyft for Chilliwack and the Eastern Fraser Valley. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)
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My Family Doctor award from BC College of Family Physicians celebrates doctor-patient relationship

Nominations are open until March 31, with BCCFP award recipients announced in May.

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Fraser Valley Regional District office on Cheam Avenue in Chilliwack. (Paul Henderson/The Progress)

With Fraser Valley Regional District financial plan 2023-27 ‘conservatism is key,’ says CAO

The 9:30 budget review by Zoom/in person is on Feb. 16, with public participation possible

Fraser Valley Regional District office on Cheam Avenue in Chilliwack. (Paul Henderson/The Progress)
Students’ Voice members (back row) Braiden Reeves, Gabe Rowaan, Jaden Welch, Aaron Hadley, John René. (GSA), and (front row) Emily McLean, Oliver Baker, and Isabella Oberst. (Students’ Voice)

Chilliwack student activists counter misconceptions about drag-show performers via video

‘Drag performances at Glow Up will be age appropriate for a teen audience,’ says school board chair

Students’ Voice members (back row) Braiden Reeves, Gabe Rowaan, Jaden Welch, Aaron Hadley, John René. (GSA), and (front row) Emily McLean, Oliver Baker, and Isabella Oberst. (Students’ Voice)
Ross Aikenhead is putting the provincial goverment on notice he can no longer make himself available to undertake cleanups in the Chilliwack River Valley. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress screenshot)

Chilliwack volunteer puts B.C. minister on notice he’s no longer available for garbage cleanups

Why are volunteers left to clean messes that trained professionals should be dealing with?

Ross Aikenhead is putting the provincial goverment on notice he can no longer make himself available to undertake cleanups in the Chilliwack River Valley. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress screenshot)
Premier David Eby at Shxwhá:y Village in Chilliwack on Feb. 10, 2023 speaking about $5 million in provincial money for flood protection. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)

B.C. Premier David Eby in Chilliwack to announce $5 million in flood protection funding

At-risk communities of Sqwá, Shxwhá:y, and Chilliwack to see immediate action on erosion with riprap

Premier David Eby at Shxwhá:y Village in Chilliwack on Feb. 10, 2023 speaking about $5 million in provincial money for flood protection. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)
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