Tuesday - December 23 - Popular stories from 2025

A sampling of the year's most read articles.

Friday - Dec 19 - Abbotsford alerts lifted

Plus, a new Emergency Status Map launches across the Fraser Valley.

Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund reactivated following flood emergency

Community foundation, chamber of commerce, and UFV relaunch fund that raised more than $4.4M during the 2021 floods

Tuesday - December 16 - Continued improvements and caution

What to know this morning.

Monday - December 15 - Monday morning snapshot

Flood conditions in Abbotsford improved over the weekend.

UPDATED: Floodwaters slowly receding in Abbotsford, but major closures and evacuations remain

Highway 1 remains closed, and drivers are urged not to attempt detours, as side roads are also flooded.

Provincial ministers to provide flood response update from Abbotsford

The update is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 12.

Friday - December 12 - Rainfall and flood risk updates

The latest.

UPDATED: Highway 1 closed between Sumas Way and No. 3 road

The latest on B.C.'s Fraser Valley flood risk.

Community support helps deliver new diagnostic equipment to Abbotsford hospital

New endobronchial ultrasound unit will allow Fraser Valley patients to receive specialized testing closer to home.

2025 Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Fraser Valley

Multiple in-person Remembrance Day ceremonies are scheduled across the Fraser Valley, with several also streamed online.

Extortion cases on the rise in Abbotsford, some involve shootings or arson

Abbotsford Police Department said it is now taking action to stop this trend

Abbotsford wants community feedback on the future of the city’s aquatics

Public engagement has begun on the city's Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy

Researchers solve blueberry virus mystery

Genetic sequencing revealed the surprising reason behind the mystery disease afflicting blueberry plants in the Fraser Valley

A new Francophone school announced for Abbotsford

Francophone parents in the Fraser Valley say it’s a step in the right direction, but there’s a long way to go.

Langley’s largest infrastructure project is complete

The new project cost $19M

City of Maple Ridge to take over operations of ACT Arts Centre

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council “deeply disappointed” by the decision.

After-school program comes to schools in Mission and Hope

The School’s Out program will support children who are food insecure and lack access to after-school activities

Turmoil in Mission City Council leads city to seek provincial help

Council said it needs the province to “help resolve ongoing issues and conflicts among members”

BC loses 16,000 jobs in July

Canada lost 41,000 jobs overall, unemployment remained 6.9%

Wednesday - Aug. 6, 2025 - Fraser Valley real estate market continues to slow down

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

Centre for abused children to open in Chilliwack September 18

The centre will connect children with a range of services, including physical and mental healthcare and victim services

Fraser Valley Regional District receives $40K for new evacuation route

Langley Township and other communities also received funding for their emergency plans