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Water restrictions are now in effect across much of the Fraser Valley as we head into the warmer months. Abbotsford and Chilliwack have moved to Stage 1, while Hope has jumped straight to Stage 2 — details on what that means for your lawn are in the news section below.

Chilliwack RCMP are asking for help locating 23-year-old Danielo Dzyuban, who was last seen April 29. If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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🌤 Local forecast: Langley | Chilliwack | Abbotsford | Hope | Mission

🚘 Driving today? Check the current traffic situation via Google, and find DriveBC’s latest updates.

🛣 Click here for links to road cameras across the Fraser Valley, including those for the Coquihalla, Highway 7, Hope-Princeton, Fraser Canyon, and Highway 1 in Langley and Abbotsford.

A coalition of local social service organizations is looking for nominations for the eighth annual Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards, recognizing Abbotsford and Mission businesses that have made meaningful efforts to create inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities.

The awards are organized by Archway Community Services, Bethesda Christian Association, Communitas Supportive Care Society, Mission Association for Community Living, and WorkBC Abbotsford/Mission. Nominations are open in four categories: Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring, Creative Workplace Accommodations, Community Champion for Inclusive Employment, and Emergent Inclusive Employer.

Last year's Inclusive Employer of the Year was Fronya x SARA for Women, a housing and support organization for women.

"It was incredibly meaningful recognition of the commitment and care our team brings to creating a workplace rooted in inclusion, compassion, and collaboration," said Paula Sharpe, director of housing and programs at the organization.

Nominations are open until June 30, with recipients announced at a fall breakfast event.

The City of Abbotsford is conducting its Annual Business Survey to gather insights, track progress on business retention and expansion, and identify opportunities to better support local businesses. Businesses are invited to complete the online survey by June 5, 2026, and contribute to shaping the future of business in Abbotsford.

🔍 Chilliwack RCMP are asking for help locating 23-year-old Danielo Dzyuban, last seen April 29. He is described as 5'8", 200 pounds, with a shaved head and red beard. [Fraser Valley Today]

💧 Watering restrictions are now in effect across the Fraser Valley: Abbotsford and Chilliwack have moved to Stage 1, while Hope has implemented the stricter Stage 2. Restrictions vary by address and time of day in each municipality. [City of Chilliwack / City of Abbotsford / District of Hope]

🚒 Langley City has added a new 100-foot platform fire truck to its fleet, completing a three-truck purchase that brings the city's investment in firefighting equipment and staffing to over $6.1 million since 2022. [Langley City]

💔 An Abbotsford man struck by a suspected impaired driver on May 2 has died from his injuries. The driver has been released pending an investigation expected to take several months. [CBC News]

🔫 Two men were arrested after a reported firearm incident on a Chilliwack city bus on April 24, with the weapon later confirmed to be a replica. One man has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. [CTV News]

🔥 A small wildfire was discovered Sunday morning west of Chehalis Lake, believed to be human-caused and marking the third such fire near Agassiz-Harrison this year. [Hope Standard]

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Heart Flow Yoga with Erin: A beginner-friendly weekly yoga class runs every Tuesday in May at Open Space in downtown Abbotsford.

Happy Hour at Homemade Community Shoppe: Homemade Community Shoppe hosts a happy hour on May 6 with curated drinks and a menu by Flour Child, at 46067 Princess Ave in Chilliwack.

Progress for Paws: Chilliwack's ABC Cat Rescue is one of six Canadian rescues benefiting from Nude Beverages' Progress for Paws campaign, running May 1–20. Every 10,000 steps tracked on Strava earns $1 for participating rescues.

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