Wednesday - December 10 - Top three reads

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We’ve got your usual news roundup below—but first, we’re highlighting the three most-read stories of the past month. Have you read them yet?

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Recent Features

Need to Know

🔫 A Mission neighbourhood on Raven Avenue was targeted with gunfire for the second time since 2024, with RCMP confirming shots were fired early Sunday morning and no injuries reported. [Abbotsford News]

🏘️ Abbotsford continues to have the lowest average rent in B.C., according to new provincial data showing overall rental rates have dipped seven per cent across the province. [Langley Advance Times]

🎄 Nominations are now open for Chilliwack’s 22nd annual Christmas Car Giveaway, which provides a refurbished vehicle to a deserving community member each holiday season. [Chilliwack Progress]

💼 Abbotsford Police confirmed a new extortion threat targeting several local businesses and questioned why a warning letter about the threat was publicly released without their involvement. [Fraser Valley Today]

🏒 Four Chilliwack Chiefs players have been selected to compete in the BCHL’s Canada vs. World all-star game in Penticton this January. [Agassiz-Harrison Observer]

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In the Valley

Updated weekly: Your guide to Fraser Valley holiday events

Holiday magic is happening all across the Fraser Valley this season. From tree lighting ceremonies and festive markets to concerts, parades, and family-friendly celebrations, there's no shortage of ways to embrace the spirit of the season. We've just updated this list with even more events—check out the new additions and keep sending us your community happenings to include!

What’s coming up →

🗓 Things to do

Christmas Gifts Concert: A festive concert on December 12-13 at Central Heights Church in Abbotsford features a full symphony orchestra, vocalists, and dancers, with performances on Friday at 7:00 PM and Saturday at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Christmas Wonderland Fundraiser: A fundraiser event on December 12-13 at Charis Camp and Conference Centre (51935 Hack Brown Road, Chilliwack) features artisan vendors, hay rides, carnival games, light tours, and optional buffet dining, with timed entry tickets at $20 for adults and $15 for youth.

Sip & Sparkle! Light Up Langley: A holiday tasting experience on December 12-14 and 19-21 at various Langley wineries, breweries, distillery, and cidery offers festive specials and seasonal experiences surrounded by dazzling lights while collecting donations for Langley Food Bank.

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