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Health News
More babies are being born in the valley; hospitals can’t keep up
The number of babies born in Fraser Health hospitals was on pace last October to hit heights not seen in at least a decade, data shows
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Fraser Valley evacuees still waiting for financial assistance from province
Residents on Sumas Prairie are still waiting for funds from BC's Disaster Financial Assistance program to rebuild their homes
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The kids aren’t alright
The pandemic is making life harder for Fraser Valley teens, adding to the 'stress pileup' teens throughout history have faced.
About
Our team of local journalists will give you everything you need to start your day and better understand your neighbours, community, and the issues that matter to you and your city.
Tyler Olsen
Managing Editor
Tyler grew up in Vernon, graduated with a bachelor of journalism from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, and then went to work for his hometown paper. In 2010, he moved to the Fraser Valley to start working at the now-defunct Chilliwack Times, and began reporting for the Abbotsford News in 2014. Over the last decade Tyler has covered crime, courts, politics, municipal affairs, health care and a range of other issues. He has been nominated five times for the Jack Webster Award for Community Reporting, winning twice. Having identified a local need for a journalism outlet that prioritizes quality and depth, Tyler launched the Current in March.
Grace Kennedy
Reporter
Grace grew up in Langley and has been focused on journalism since she was a teen, when she helped start Langley Fine Arts School’s first online newspaper. After graduating from University of King’s College journalism program, Grace returned to the Fraser Valley and began working in community newspapers. She has been nominated for three BC Yukon Community Newspaper Association awards, and was named New Journalist of the Year in 2019. Grace started at The Current in April, and has continued to focus on community news that makes local reporting so exciting and important. She also is heavily involved in editing The Current and its stories.
Joti Grewal
Reporter
After graduating from Ryerson University with a master of journalism degree Joti returned home to the Fraser Valley, where she began her career as a community reporter. She was named New Journalist of the Year in 2020 by the BC Yukon Community Newspaper Association. A first generation Canadian, Joti grew up in Abbotsford and then lived in Langley for nearly a decade. She also holds a degree in literature from UBC and a diploma in business administration from UFV.