Tuesday - December 23 - Popular stories from 2025

A sampling of the year's most read articles.

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William Johnson
December 23, 2025

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Good morning!

As we head into the final stretch of the year, today’s newsletter is a look back at what you spent the most time reading in 2025. Below, we’ve pulled together some of the most popular stories from the past year—from big regional issues to deeply local features that sparked conversation across the Fraser Valley.

Have you read them all yet?

– William

P.S. This is our final newsletter of the year—unless something major breaks between now and then. We’ll be back in your inbox on January 5.

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Top Reads of 2025

Southbound border traffic plummets amid American tariff and annexation threats

Long weekend car traffic was down by more than 40% at BC's busy Peace Arch crossing.

Free speech or hate speech? FVC readers express their opinions about Sean Feucht

At the time of writing, more than 72% of poll respondents opposed Sean Feucht performing in a public park in Abbotsford.

New Langley highway interchange will be BC’s first ‘diverging diamond’

Motorists will briefly drive on left side of the road on new 264 Street interchange.

The humble Chilliwack farm behind Botanist’s most beautiful plates

Local Harvest said no to chemicals and yes to community—and has found a champion in one of Vancouver’s top kitchens.

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Top Reads Continued

City staff pay revealed

Abbotsford CAO was top earner in the region.

Feelings of betrayal and bafflement: How Langley Township council got awkward

Langley Township's governing party quietly ejected its top vote-getting councillor; her daughter then sued the mayor's charity.

From horses to hybrid grapes: The story of Whispering Horse Winery

How the Giesbrecht family and winemaker Laurent Fadanni transformed a Chilliwack horse ranch into an estate winery rooted in land, creativity, and community.

Field House at 10: How Abbotsford’s little brewery became a big company made of small things

The Valley favourite has grown into a multi-beverage craft collective — without losing the warmth and welcome that made it a local landmark.

🗓 Things to do

District 1881 Santa's Workshop: Runs until December 23 @ District 1881, Chilliwack
Photos with Santa by donation. Tuesday-Thursday 12-8pm, Friday 12-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-7pm (Sunday opens Nov 30). $40 Friday-Sunday. Pets welcome on Wednesdays.

Holiday Lights in Williams Park: Runs until December 28 @ Williams Park, Langley Township
Drive-through holiday light display featuring over 195,000 lights and festive displays. Open nightly 5-9pm (closed Dec 24-26). Free admission with advance registration required. 68 Avenue and 238 Street. Collecting donations for Aldergrove Food Bank.

Glow Gardens Langley: The Magic Toy Shop: Runs until December 31 @ Glow Gardens Langley
Step inside an illuminated toy shop with themed lands, train rides, and festive performances.

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