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Chilliwack is mourning the loss of John Jansen, a former mayor, MLA, and decades-long community advocate who passed away this week. Flags at Chilliwack City Hall flew at half-mast in his honour.

On a lighter note, there's free youth basketball in Mission and a salsa class in Chilliwack on Tuesday if you're looking for ways to stay active this week.

– Emily

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Xwchíyò:m Market, an Indigenous community market in the Rosedale area, has been shut down temporarily. The market’s operator, Cheam Enterprises Inc., says the decision was made as part of its commitment to the Cheam First Nation’s economic development.

“When the market was established, the vision extended beyond retail operations,” Cheam Enterprises said in a statement last week. “We hoped to create a welcoming gathering place for community members while providing access to local products, services and employment opportunities.”

“Over the past several months, our team has worked hard to support that vision and provide a positive space for the community.”

Cheam Enterprises says that, despite these efforts, the market had “not achieved the level of financial performance required to operate sustainably.”

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⚖️ A hit man already serving life in prison for the 2022 murder of former Air India suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik has been sentenced to an additional 15 years for the unrelated manslaughter of an Abbotsford man earlier that same year. [Canadian Press]

🚨 Abbotsford police have released a composite sketch of a man who allegedly tried to lure two girls under 10 into his vehicle outside a Marshall Road apartment complex on July 22. Anyone with information can call 604-859-5225. [CBC News]

📊 Chilliwack has again ranked highest in Canada on Statistics Canada's Crime Severity Index, with a score of 134.3 in 2025 — well above the national average of 75, driven primarily by property crime, assaults, and drug offences. [Daily Hive]

🌻 A Langley farm owned by fourth-generation Ukrainian-Canadian Blake Venechuk has become a gathering place for Metro Vancouver's Ukrainian community over the past two years. [Vancouver Sun]

🕊️ Chilliwack City Council has expressed condolences following the passing of former Mayor and MLA John Jansen, who served the community for four decades across roles in local government, health care, and economic development. [City of Chilliwack]

🏆 The City of Abbotsford has been named a Best Place to Work 2026 by HRD Canada, achieving an 84% employee satisfaction rating. [City of Abbotsford]

✈️ A 53-year-old Abbotsford man was arrested after driving a motorhome through the fence and onto an active runway at Abbotsford International Airport on July 25. No injuries were reported. [Fraser Valley Today]

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Mill Lake Music — Unbranded Duo: The Unbranded Duo plays a free outdoor concert at the Kariton Art Gallery Stage in Abbotsford on July 28, part of the weekly Mill Lake Music series running Tuesdays in July.

Free Youth Basketball in Mission: A free drop-in basketball session for ages 12–18 at Mission Leisure Centre on July 28, supervised by Youth Engagement workers.

Salsa & Merengue Class in Chilliwack: A beginner-friendly drop-in salsa and merengue class at The Grand Hall in Chilliwack on July 28. $15 drop-in.

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