Military training brings in the troops

It’s rare for local residents to see light armoured vehicles navigating the streets of Chilliwack since the former military base shut down years ago. But that changed last month. More than 200 members of the First Combat Engineer regiment have been camping... more

• Inside the ‘Ecovillage’ experiment
• Chilliwack robberies may be linked, police say
• Adult sports, arts lose gambling grants

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Compact units shave rental prices

New apartments geared for seniors on a budget will create more affordable housing stock in Chilliwack. The 54-unit Fairview Apartments is under construction at Spadina and Corbould. But when it’s complete this spring it will be marketed to seniors 55 plus... more

• Terasen seeks natural gas rate hike
• Builders busier as housing starts rebound
• Jobs flow at call centre

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Inez nominated for Juno in Abo Album of the Year category

Sto:lo singer-songwriter Inez picked up a Juno nomination this week for Aboriginal Album of the Year for her CD Singsoulgirl. The recording artist, who was trained as a public health nurse, has had an incredible couple of years. In 2008, she was... more

• CMO Piano series features Jennifer Lim
• Quartette promises mosaic of vocal styles
• Hats off to homespun offerings

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Living life until he can't live no more

Keith Mitcham is living his dreams. He's chartering planes to soar high above his most cherished spots; writing a tell-all book; and surrounding himself with his most dear friends. The longtime Chilliwack resident, known by most locals as the Donkey Man, is... more

• High tea supports beautiful bones
• Alternative to repeated school suspension hits Chilliwack
• Becoming the mask

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Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies

BY JUDI LEES, Meridian Writers’ Group – BANFF, Alberta — Snowshoeing, once used by trappers and explorers, has been rejuvenated as a leisure sport, and a captivating one. You fasten your feet to two webbed devices and suddenly you can... more

• Simple tips for beautiful lawns
• Colourful commerce of Marrakesh
• Grow your own asparagus

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B.C. VIEWS: 'Dirt ministries' take the hit

VICTORIA – Finance Minister Colin Hansen’s PowerPoint presentation for last week’s provincial budget included a slide showing “refocused” spending on resource ministry services. These “dirt ministries,” as they are known around the B.C. legislature, are taking a $320 million cut in... more

• Paralympics an important part of Olympic experience
• ER finish line nears
• Moving mountains

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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