Chilliwack catches the spirit

The excitement of ushering the Olympic flame into Chilliwack was palpable at the celebration site on Sunday. With a crowd of 8,000 cheering its arrival, it was like a roaring sea of red and white in the parking lot behind the pool. The speakers thumped out almost deafening dance music from... more  

Harper heads for B.C. legislature

VICTORIA – Before the B.C. legislature joins the House of Commons in an Olympic recess until March, Prime Minister Stephen Harper will address the chamber on Thursday. It's the first-ever speech by a sitting prime minister in the B.C. legislature, as... more

• Chilliwack ready to show its spirit!
• Yale treaty officials manage to avoid protesters  
• 'If we're going to invest in our kids, we have to invest dollars,' says district

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Fun philosophy guides spring soccer

Chilliwack FC’s spring soccer kicks off soon on local pitches throughout the city, offering fun-focussed soccer action for kids in the U-5 to U-14 age groups. CFC’s Glenn Wilson says the program is always well-received, in part because its philosophy is... more

• Renewed focus on developing players
• Golf club seeks players
• Hounded by Hawks

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Celebrating business excellence

The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce celebrated the best in local business Saturday. At a gala event hosted by Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz, businesses in 21 categories were honoured for their contributions to the community. Here are the winners for 2009: Customer Service... more  

• Cautious optimism in B.C. for 2010, says economist
• Golden Ears Bridge toll scofflaws get warning
• 'Best place' plates hit new highs

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Chilliwack talent set to shine Sunday at the Torch celebration

Momentum has been building for months and now the big day for Chilliwack is almost here. An exciting array of local talent will be wowing crowds at the Torch Relay Celebration on Sunday afternoon starting at 1 p.m. From award-winning singer-songwriter Inez,... more

• Blink and you'll miss golden month of Olympic freebies  
• Bring out your inner goddess this weekend
• Poetry slam at UFV for Valentine's

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Rod Cooper to be remembered as a community builder

Longtime resident and Rotarian Rod Cooper passed away in Chilliwack on Saturday, aged 87. He will be remembered as a community builder, and for the well-loved institutions he helped create from the successful Rotary Book Sale, to the Chilliwack Family Y... more

• Mathew ten-Bohmer: Keeping his sunny side up
• Giving troubled students a chance
• Realtors launch Cibo challenge

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Jamaica: Different ways to enjoy the tropical rainforest

John Masters, Meridian Writers’ Group – ST. ANN’S BAY, Jamaica—When the endless days of beach and sun get stale, it’s time to go sledding. Both bobsledding and dogsledding are serious, if not widely popular, pursuits here. The Jamaican bobsled team, in... more

• Mexico: The good, the bad and ugly of all-inclusives
• Keep your pruning skills sharp

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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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