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Chilliwack’s independent film community has something to look forward to. After the closure of Cottonwood Cinema, the Chilliwack Film Society, the organization behind the Chilliwack Independent Film Festival, has secured a lease on a downtown space at 9232 Young Road and is planning Basement Cinema, a two-screen independent theatre expected to start hosting screenings in spring 2027. In our main story, we look at how the festival got here, from a single theatre in 2017 to a search for a permanent home of its own.

There’s still time to check out the festival itself. The 10th edition is underway and runs through Sunday, October 25, with 110 films across four venues, for audiences 19 and older.

– Emily

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🏅 Abbotsford council named Dr. Marion Keys the recipient of the 2026 Order of Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Hospice & Grief Support Society the recipient of the 2026 Community Champion Achievement Award. [City of Abbotsford]

🚜 Students from several Abbotsford schools have been visiting Greendale Acres this fall to learn about local agriculture, including a whole-school trip by Prince Charles Elementary. [Abbotsford School District]

♻️ Langley City is bringing back a free household hazardous waste collection event on November 7 at City Park, open to city residents only. [City of Langley]

📝 The City of Chilliwack invited residents to weigh in on its 2027 budget through an online or paper survey open until November 8. [City of Chilliwack]

🚰 Langley-based Gemco Construction won a $1.5-million contract from Salmon Arm council to replace an aging watermain on Highway 97B. [Business Examiner]

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Wall of Lanterns: AbbyPD hosts a free pumpkin carving event on October 24 where families and friends carve pumpkins that become an illuminated display, with kids’ activities and giveaways.

Downtown Chilliwack Community Market: Central Community Park holds the final market of the season on October 24, with local food, art, and handmade products.

Hope & Area Recreation Halloween Party: Hope Recreation Centre hosts a costume party for the whole family on October 24.

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