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An 18-year-old Abbotsford driver has been charged after allegedly spitting in the face of two officers following a traffic stop on Monday night (March 20). His parents’ Honda CRV was also impounded for seven days. (Abbotsford Police Department photo)

Abbotsford teen driver spits in face of cops following traffic stop

18-year-old driver receives slew of charges, including parents’ car impounded for seven days

An 18-year-old Abbotsford driver has been charged after allegedly spitting in the face of two officers following a traffic stop on Monday night (March 20). His parents’ Honda CRV was also impounded for seven days. (Abbotsford Police Department photo)
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VIDEO: Law-abiding Canada geese obey crosswalk rules in Harrison

Video of the law-abiding birds brings chuckles to local social media groups

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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)
The South Coast Women's Hockey League is hosting its year-end provincial tournament in Hope March 24-26.

South Coast Women’s Hockey League teams face off in Hope with provincial title on the line

The SCWHL looks to crown a senior AA champion when teams hit the ice this weekend

The South Coast Women's Hockey League is hosting its year-end provincial tournament in Hope March 24-26.
Hope Lions Club members. The club is currently challenging the Hope community to take up 80 acts of kindness in honour of the club’s 80th anniversary. (Hope Lions Club/Facebook)

Hope Lions Club challenging community to take up 80 acts of kindness for 80th anniversary

Lions Club wants community to tell them about any act of kindness they witness or perform

Hope Lions Club members. The club is currently challenging the Hope community to take up 80 acts of kindness in honour of the club’s 80th anniversary. (Hope Lions Club/Facebook)
Traffic near Rosedale on Highway 1 has significantly slowed due to a traffic incident. (Google Maps Screenshot)

Traffic moving normally again following vehicle incident on Highway 1 near Rosedale

2:27 p.m. update Traffic is moving normally again. ____ Original: There are…

Traffic near Rosedale on Highway 1 has significantly slowed due to a traffic incident. (Google Maps Screenshot)
Councillor Ken Herar shows off the Pride Progress Flag at council on June 6, 2022. The matter was revisited on Monday (March 20) with the council voting to move forward without flying the pride flag at municipal locations. /Screenshot from Mission Council

Pride flag won’t fly at City of Mission facilities

Council voted for a policy to raise the federal, provincial, municipal and poppy flags exclusively

Councillor Ken Herar shows off the Pride Progress Flag at council on June 6, 2022. The matter was revisited on Monday (March 20) with the council voting to move forward without flying the pride flag at municipal locations. /Screenshot from Mission Council
Cory McIntyre of Abbotsford, with his wife Melissa and their four kids, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. An online fundraiser has been organized to help the family.

Online campaign set up for family of Abbotsford dad with terminal cancer

Cory McIntyre, father of 4, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer

Cory McIntyre of Abbotsford, with his wife Melissa and their four kids, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. An online fundraiser has been organized to help the family.
Chilliwack district principal Sean Wicker takes a photo of, left to right, school board trustees Heather Maahs, David Swankey, Margaret Reid, Teri Westerby, Willow Reichelt, Richard Procee, and district superintendent Rohan Arul-Pragasam at the district’s donor recognition dinner at G.W. Graham school on March 15, 2023. On March 16, Maahs was censured by the school board. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Heather Maahs responds to Chilliwack School Board censure

Maahs said board chair Willow Reichelt unfairly shut down discussion at a Feb. 27 meeting

Chilliwack district principal Sean Wicker takes a photo of, left to right, school board trustees Heather Maahs, David Swankey, Margaret Reid, Teri Westerby, Willow Reichelt, Richard Procee, and district superintendent Rohan Arul-Pragasam at the district’s donor recognition dinner at G.W. Graham school on March 15, 2023. On March 16, Maahs was censured by the school board. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
One of three co-accused in an assault and kidnapping trial has entered a last minute guilty plea. (Cliff MacArthur/provincialcourt.bc.ca)

Chilliwack man enters last-minute guilty plea in assault and kidnapping case

Evan Perry Arnold is one of three co-accused whose trial was due to begin Monday, March 20

One of three co-accused in an assault and kidnapping trial has entered a last minute guilty plea. (Cliff MacArthur/provincialcourt.bc.ca)
Members and volunteers for the Hope Lyme Association. (Dr. Ernest K. Murakami)

Hope Lyme Association donates remaining $60,000 to scholarship

Dr. Ernest K. Murakami thanks the Hope community for their support throughout the years

Members and volunteers for the Hope Lyme Association. (Dr. Ernest K. Murakami)
According to Road Safety at Work, who manages the Shift into Winter campaign, winter tires or chains are still required near Hope. (Pexels/Pixabay photo)

Vehicles still required to have winter tires or chains for designated highways around Hope

Winter tires a requirement until April 30 for mountain passes and high snowfall areas

According to Road Safety at Work, who manages the Shift into Winter campaign, winter tires or chains are still required near Hope. (Pexels/Pixabay photo)
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Chilliwack Chiefs forward Sasha Teleguine apologizes for on-ice incident

The forward lost his cool and crossed the line taking a big run at AV goalie Hobie Hedquist

Chilliwack Chiefs
Mission RCMP is searching for 50-year-old Joanne Bodai, who was reported missing on March 18. Bodai was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants and is described as 5’2 with black hair and brown eyes. / RCMP Photo

Mission RCMP searching for missing woman

Joanne Bodai was reported missing on March 18 and is described as 5’2 with black hair and brown eyes

Mission RCMP is searching for 50-year-old Joanne Bodai, who was reported missing on March 18. Bodai was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants and is described as 5’2 with black hair and brown eyes. / RCMP Photo
This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Francophone culture?

International Francophone Day, on March 20, is a celebration of French language and culture

This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)
A police incident closed off two exits on Highway 1 in Abbotsford on Sunday morning. Th Abbotsford Police Department says a pair of prolific offenders were taken into police custody after fleeing in a stolen vehicle. /Twitter Photo

Stolen vehicle incident on Highway 1 in Abbotsford leads to arrest

Police incident on Sunday morning closed the McCallum and Clearbrook exits in Abbotsford

A police incident closed off two exits on Highway 1 in Abbotsford on Sunday morning. Th Abbotsford Police Department says a pair of prolific offenders were taken into police custody after fleeing in a stolen vehicle. /Twitter Photo
Matt Alfaro fires his second goal past Ontario Reign goalie Cal Petersen in Abbotsford’s 5-2 win on Saturday (March 18). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks sweep Ontario Reign with 5-2 win

Arturs Silovs makes 42 saves, Matt Alfaro has three point night in win

Matt Alfaro fires his second goal past Ontario Reign goalie Cal Petersen in Abbotsford’s 5-2 win on Saturday (March 18). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Kristen Glass (left) environmental education co-ordinator at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve and Camille Coray, executive director, are excited to welcome folks to the Family Nature Festival, a free, two-day, all-ages event at the heron reserve March 31 and April 1. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Free, 2-day nature festival at blue heron reserve will cap off spring break in Chilliwack

Family Nature Festival at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve an all-ages event

Kristen Glass (left) environmental education co-ordinator at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve and Camille Coray, executive director, are excited to welcome folks to the Family Nature Festival, a free, two-day, all-ages event at the heron reserve March 31 and April 1. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
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)
Adam Degenstein turns his horses around while competing in the 100th annual Chilliwack Plowing Match at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack on Saturday, April 2, 2022. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Farmers prepare to break ground at 101st annual Chilliwack Plowing Match

New this year will be ‘you plow’ plot to allow community to give plowing a try

Adam Degenstein turns his horses around while competing in the 100th annual Chilliwack Plowing Match at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack on Saturday, April 2, 2022. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
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