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Wednesday - November 26 - Community contributors celebrated
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William Johnson
November 26, 2025
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Good morning!
In today’s issue, we’re covering the Archway Community Contributor Awards, celebrating the individuals and organizations making a real difference across Abbotsford. We’ve also rounded up more events happening around the Valley this week.
We’re also hoping to spotlight more reader tips—the small goings-on around town that deserve a wider audience. To make that easier, we’re trying to name this new section, and we’d love your help choosing what it should be called.
We’ll share the results immediately so you can see exactly what the community picked. Complete the poll below 👇🏾
– William
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News & Features
Archway honours Fraser Valley community contributors
Archway Community Services recognized seven local individuals and organizations earlier this month at its annual Community Builders’ Awards, held November 6 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. The event highlighted long-time volunteers, emerging leaders, and organizations that support Archway programs or contribute to Abbotsford’s broader social infrastructure.
“Tonight, we are recognizing 16 amazing individuals and organizations who strengthen the fabric of our community,” said Rod Santiago, Archway’s chief executive officer, according to materials shared by Archway. “We know our community would not be the same without you.”
Need to Know
🏥 UFV security team members Amrit Khullar and Toni McNamee received recognition from the Canadian Security Lifesaver Association after saving a man's life on campus last June by administering Narcan and CPR. [UFV]
🚜 Hope secondary school students operated heavy duty vehicle simulators through The Roadshow mobile training program, experiencing virtual operation of road trucks, snowplows, excavators, and wheel loaders. [Hope Standard]
📚 Fraser Valley Regional Library relaunched its 1,000 Stories Before Kindergarten program with flexible options allowing families to participate in-person or entirely at home, tracking 1,000 stories read before a child starts school. [Chilliwack Progress]
⚖️ Former Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld appeared at Chilliwack Law Courts on November 24 and was ordered to spend one day at Ford Mountain Correctional Centre for failing to pay $45,000 in defamation lawsuit costs to Trustee Carin Bondar. [Chilliwack Progress]
🤖 A Langley property owner received a warning from B.C.'s Property Assessment appeal board after submitting fake AI-generated legal citations in a case over a Fraser Highway property's $14.6 million assessed value. [Langley Advance Times]
🪣 The Blue Bucket campaign returns to Agassiz-Harrison with volunteers collecting food bank donations at three locations starting Friday, hoping to match or exceed last year's $15,000 raised for Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Food Bank. [Agassiz-Harrison Observer]
⚖️ A coroner's inquest ruled that 32-year-old Matthew Scott Causton died of a gunshot wound to the chest on May 23, 2020 during a police incident in Chilliwack, with the jury recommending improved RCMP communication technology and faster inquest timelines. [Agassiz-Harrison Observer]
❤️🩹 A 17-month-old toddler was removed from her Chilliwack grandparents' home on November 24 and placed with a 79-year-old foster caregiver, sparking intervention from Chilliwack North MLA Heather Maahs and criticism of Ministry of Children and Family Development decisions. [Fraser Valley Today]
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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!
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🗓 Things to do
Holiday Glow Candle Workshop: A hands-on candle-making workshop on Friday, November 28 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ag-Rec Centre Abbotsford during the Very Merry Mango Market teaches participants to pour a 12-ounce soy candle with festive scents and dried florals, including access to the market and 20% off at Haila's booth.
C.R. Avery - Evening's Empire: A Bob Dylan hip-hop rock opera on Saturday, November 29 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Bez Arts Hub (20230 64 Avenue, Langley) features C.R. Avery and the East Van Abbey with special guest DJ Su Commandante, with tickets priced at $43.41.
Saturday Afternoon Wintermarkt: A daytime holiday market on Saturday, November 29 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Fruits And Shoots Plant Farm features European delicacies, local artisans, complimentary spiced cider or glühwein, and a Parisian-style café, with tickets $5 online or $8 at the door.
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