How 2004-era planners overestimated two decades of Fraser Valley growth
The Fraser Valley has grown rapidly, but still fallen short of population projections made two decades ago.
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How Chilliwack became BC’s favourite destination for in-province movers
Every year Vancouver loses more than 10,000 residents to other BC communities. Many are heading to the Fraser Valley.
RCMP fails to respond to request for use-of-force statistics
More than a year after The Current asked the RCMP to release information about how often Fraser Valley officers use tasers, draw their guns, and deploy police dogs the Mounties have yet to provide any data.
Sepsis rates rise in Fraser Valley hospitals
The pandemic has been blamed for increase in frequency of potentially deadly infection, but Chilliwack General Hospital is outperforming peers in keeping sepsis in check.
Ambulances in Langley & Delta take 5+ minutes longer than in Victoria
In many parts of the Lower Mainland, ambulances take five minutes longer to get to a life-or-death situation than in Victoria or the Okanagan.
Are dog-friendly spaces keeping up with the valley’s growing pooch population?
The number of dogs have doubled in some of the Fraser Valley’s largest municipalities but cities are still dragging their tails on creating more designated off-leash parks.
Langley’s alarming trend: gun violence
In 2021, the Langleys recorded 11 shootings related to organized crime or the drug trade. By April, there were already another eight.
How much does each Fraser Valley community make?
Langley residents are the wealthiest in the valley, and Abbotsford’s have some of the lowest median incomes. But all communities saw big leaps in take-home pay.
Seven killings push Langley 2021 violent crime rate up; other cities see drop
Fewer property offences were reported in Chilliwack, Abbotsford avoided a 2021 rebound.
Power surge: electric vehicle numbers rise 50% in one year
While Chilliwack residents still prefer hybrids, Abbotsford drivers are increasingly choosing fully electric vehicles