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Spring officially arrived on March 20 — even if the Fraser Valley's skies haven't quite gotten the memo yet. Grab an umbrella and check out our events listings below, with tulip fields, Easter egg hunts, and more to help you ease into the season.

– Emily

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The University of the Fraser Valley officially opened a new six-storey student residence and an expanded dining hall on its Abbotsford campus on March 17, adding nearly 400 new student beds and significantly more space for students to gather and share meals.

The new residence, currently named Lá:léms Ye EverGreen, a Halq'eméylem name reflecting home, belonging, and connection to Stó:lō territory, includes a mix of living arrangements, shared study and gathering spaces, and an active transportation hub with secure bike storage and shower facilities. The name was guided by Siyamiyateliyot (Dr. Elizabeth Phillips) to ensure cultural and linguistic accuracy, and will continue to be developed through a broader consultative process.

BC Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma joined UFV leadership and students for the ribbon cutting, alongside student speaker Afeef Alam, a third-year computing science student who reflected on what campus living had meant to him.”

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Located in Agassiz, the Harrison Tulip Festival returns each April, transforming 45 acres into a vibrant sea of more than 14 million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. As Canada’s largest tulip festival, it draws visitors from near and far to wander colourful rows and soak in the beauty of spring. Presented by the Onos family, the festival blends tradition with fresh experiences, from immersive photo moments to lively farm-side activities. New this year, the Night Garden invites guests on select April evenings to explore the illuminated four-acre Show Garden, where lanterns, twinkling lights, and vibrant colour, cast a magical light over the flowers. The exact opening date of the festival depends on bloom conditions, with an official announcement coming soon. For more information, visit harrisontulipfest.com.

🏔️ Two splitboarders were injured near Thar Couloir in the Coquihalla backcountry on February 28 after triggering an avalanche that buried all three members of their group; Hope and Chilliwack Search and Rescue teams treated and evacuated the injured. [Fraser Valley Today]

💥 Workers digging at the site of a former Bridal Falls gas station unearthed approximately 50 live detonator caps estimated to be around 40 years old. [The Hope Standard]

⚖️ John Ross Powers was found guilty of second-degree murder at Abbotsford Law Courts on March 20 in connection with the 2023 stabbing death of 42-year-old Jesse Kennedy in Mission. [Mission City Record]

🚗 A grey pickup rolled over on the Coquihalla Highway near Hope on Monday after hitting black ice. Both occupants sustained minor injuries and are expected to fully recover. [Agassiz-Harrison Observer]

🏥 Mission residents without a family doctor are being urged to sign up for BC's Health Connect Registry, as the community needs at least 1,250 registered patients to qualify for a newly designated physician — and is currently short of that threshold. [Mission City Record]

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Easter Egg Hunt at Greendale Acres: Head to Greendale Acres for a rain-or-shine Easter celebration March 27–29, with farm activities, festive treats, and face painting; online tickets are $3 less than at the door.

Spring at the Farm: Explore the tulip fields and play the day away at Maan Farms in Abbotsford starting March 27, with barnyard attractions including a zipline, jumping pillows, and pedal go-karts; tickets available online.

Market in the Market: Stop by Seasons Farm Market in Abbotsford on March 28 to taste, shop, and meet the local producers behind their farm-fresh products; runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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