Sign In Subscribe Now A seven-year-old missing Chilliwack girl has been found alive after she went missing from Winona Road in the Chilliwack River Valley the previous day around 4 p.m she's in good health as far as we can tell."  Chilliwack RCMP had just wrapped up a press conference when media were called back to the detachment for the good news Bowerman said that Lily had wandered "quite a distance" from her home but was in good enough shape to walk out on foot with the search-and-rescue team in place.  "I really want to the opportunity to thank the citizens of Chilliwack that assisted in this search," he said Bowerman had explained the lengths that rescuers had already gone to in order to find the young girl She had chased some neighbour's dogs into the woods beside her home on Thursday (May 1) at about 4 p.m the dogs returned but Lily did not.  A massive search was launched immediately by neighbours in the closely knit rural area People in Chilliwack gathered Thursday evening to help in the search for a missing seven-year-old girl and she still hadn't been found by Friday at noon.  Chilliwack RCMP put a call out at 10 p.m Thursday night, asking for the public's help to find Lily Coursol Chilliwack Search and Rescue is on scene with a command unit and crews from around the Fraser Valley were out until about 5 a.m. They are conducting a full search on the ground According to a Chilliwack RCMP news release crews are using “all technological resources available” to find Coursol.  They are urging those who want to help to stay away from the area and let the search and rescue teams do their work Initially there were about 20 neighbours searching for the girl into the night and a call was put out for more searchers to arrive Friday morning.  officials decided to stick with trained search crews and those who arrived were turned away. A police checkpoint is in place along Sleese Road.  "We understand the public’s concern and wanting to help; however the search consists of difficult terrain and is a heavily wooded area Untrained personnel in the area will make search efforts more difficult and put others at unnecessary risk," Chilliwack RCMP said.  Police say the child apparently followed her neighbour's dogs into a wooded area but did not return with them An air and ground search are currently underway She was last seen wearing all pink clothing.  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lily Coursol is urged to contact their local police, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) Sign up for a free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines VancouverNews‘Spectacular news’: Missing 7-year-old girl in Chilliwack, B.C., found safeBy Mina Kerr-Lazenby and Ian HollidayPublished: May 02, 2025 at 9:55AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Curl BC has announced the creation of the BC Curling Hall of Fame to honour the people who’ve helped shape the sport’s heritage and culture across the province.  Leading the inaugural group of inductees are Bernie Sparkes of Chilliwack and Sonja Gaudet of Vernon Both are already members of the World Curling Hall of Fame “We wanted to find a way to inaugurate our curling hall in a way that best represented the rich history of our sport in BC,” said Earlene Graham “Retroactively inducting those who were already representing curling in either the World Curling Hall of Fame Canadian Curling Hall of Fame and BC Sports Hall of Fame was that inspired solution.” Sparkes made his name in Alberta before moving to BC in 1970 He won three World Curling Championships in the 1960s and represented both Alberta and British Columbia at the Brier He was inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame in 1974 Gaudet is one of the most accomplished wheelchair curlers in the world A three-time Paralympic gold medallist (2006 she also won three world championships and served as Canada’s flag bearer at the 2014 Sochi Games she was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and awarded the Order of Sport She has also appeared on a Canada Post stamp “This special class spans more than 100 years of curling achievement in British Columbia,” said Scott Braley “It represents what we believe to be a deserving starting point and dynamic cross-section of those who have helped shape curling history The BC Curling Hall of Fame will be established on June 7 in conjunction with the Curl BC Annual General Meeting at the Kelowna Curling Club and pioneers all previously recognized by at least one of the major curling or sports halls Curl BC is working on a virtual hall of fame and plans to partner with member clubs across the province to serve as local satellite showcases Clubs can apply to be part of this network through Curl BC up to seven new inductees will be selected each year More details on criteria and nomination deadlines will be announced at curlbc.ca with March 31 expected to be the annual cutoff for future nominations starting in 2026 Anyone with historical information, memorabilia, or media related to BC curling legends is encouraged to reach out to Bryan Chan at bchan@curlbc.ca This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the 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he’s devastated after a fire tore through a commercial building in Surrey’s Newton area early Sunday morning Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most — her cousin speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday Andrew’s Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26 Jack Rabb has more on the efforts to support the victims Listen to NewsRadio Vancouver live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices While a group of volunteer heroes was out in the woods rescuing a seven-year-old Chilliwack girl our members were heavily involved with the search for the missing seven-year-old in Chilliwack while assisting with the extraction of the girl our members had their gear stolen from the scene," Coquitlam Search and Rescue wrote on social media on May 3 and others all helped locate Lily Coursol on Friday May 2 who went missing the day before in the Chilliwack River Valley area "The majority of our member's gear is self-funded and will need to be replaced to be operational on future tasks; this keeps everyone safe This gear will cost tens of thousands of dollars to replace." A GoFundMe page was set up by Chilliwack resident Amber Price to help raise money to replace the stolen gear It is estimated that each bag contained between $4,000 and $5,000 worth of gear a total of $9,780 had been raised and the fundraiser had been paused.  "(Coquitlam SAR) would like to reassure volunteers and the public that stolen or damaged equipment is covered through Emergency Management and Climate Readiness To read the full GoFundMe update, go to gofundme.com/f/replace-these-heroes-stolen-backpacks-and-belongings Price is encouraging folks who still wish to help, to make a donation to Chilliwack Search and Rescue which was the lead search-and-rescue organization for this mission. Chilliwack Search and Rescue just moved into their new headquarters earlier this year and they still need to raise about $750,000 for the $4.3 million facility. 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Or sign-in if you have an account A Chilliwack family is breathing a sigh of relief after a missing seven-year-old girl was found safe after being lost in the woods overnight Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Lily Coursol was reported missing Thursday evening a heavily forested rural neighbourhood near the Chilliwack River She had followed her neighbour’s dogs into a wooded area adjacent to her property Her disappearance spurred an extensive air and ground search that continued Friday Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. search and rescue crews found Lily unharmed Jeff Bowerman of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment Bowerman said he did not know where Lily was found but that it was “quite a distance” from her property “She is being walked out — as we speak — under her own power,” he said within 30 minutes of getting the phone call that she was found Lily will be taken to a clinic or hospital as a precaution but that she was able to walk on her own was good news police had set up a barricade at the bottom of Slesse Road about 3.5 kilometres from the area Lily was last seen Numerous police and search and rescue crews were in the area of Chilliwack Lake Road a 40-kilometre road leading to Chilliwack Lake Park Tanesha Vaughan said her son was part of a small group of kayakers who searched the river early Friday morning “They checked the eddies and log jams and areas you can’t see (from the river bank),” she said Vaughan said her heart went out to the girl and her family Campers at the Tamihi Creek Recreation Site said they’d heard helicopters overhead for much of the morning Jenny Devost and her dog Jackson came to the search area to help but were turned away Devost said she understands that police and searchers need space but her boyfriend has a seven-year-old daughter and she wanted to help with small creeks running through the trees to the river Residents were asked to avoid the area to allow emergency responders and investigative teams to operate without interference “We understand the public’s concern and wanting to help; however the search consists of difficult terrain and is a heavily wooded area,” said RCMP “Untrained personnel in the area will make search efforts more difficult and put others at unnecessary risk.” transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Here’s how the automatic recount will work for Terra Nova-The Peninsulas3 hours agoTrending NowVideo2:17 Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video4:45 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |May 5Video11:28 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Firefighters were called out to a fire on the ninth floor of an apartment building in Chilliwack May 3 in an 11-storey building on Mary Street near Patten Avenue Black smoke could be seen coming from the patio doors of one of the units and flames inside the unit were also visible Firefighters stated they were "protecting in place" and not evacuating the entire building This approach is often used when evacuation is unsafe or impractical Check back here for more as it becomes available Mounties in British Columbia are looking for a seven-year-old child who went missing in Chilliwack on Thursday after following her neighbour's dog into a wooded area They say the girl was last seen around 4 p.m four feet tall with light brown hair and brown eyes saying she was wearing all pink clothing when she disappeared The RCMP say an air and ground search of the area is currently underway Bradley Holditch confirmed in an interview that the girl was still missing as of Friday morning and police are encouraging anyone with information to contact them Holditch says police are asking the public to stay out of the zone where they're working as the search is taking place on difficult terrain in a heavily wooded area "The public coming in that are not trained will hamper the investigation at this time," he says An annual fair geared towards kids aged five and younger is returning to Chilliwack in June The Chilliwack Early Years Fair is Wednesday June 4 at the Sardis Library and it is presented by a number of partners including the Chilliwack Learning Society City of Chilliwack and Chilliwack School District "The fair promises a variety of activities designed to engage and entertain children while providing valuable resources for parents and caregivers," said Annette Williams "Highlights of the event include family picnic food boxes Early-years information booths will provide access to information about early childhood development and services." To register, go to forms.office.com/r/aREsNUkxsd go to earlylearning.sd33.bc.ca/announcement/picnic-and-play and receive top headlines in you inbox Monday to Saturday A circus with performers from across Europe will be in Chilliwack for four days of entertainment The Europa Super Circus is at the Chilliwack Coliseum from May 15 to 18 this tour involves an all-new production with award-winning performers from all across Europe Angelo Chaves is a fourth-generation clown who has performed with some of the biggest circuses in the world Erica Cardinali is an aerial artist who also incorporates unique hula hoop and roller skate tricks to entertain audiences who demonstrates her trapeze skills in a series of quick and daring performances This circus also includes world record-holder Jose Armando Ponce Ramos who spits in the face of gravity during his Wheel of Death routine Managing and headlining the show are longtime circus performers Desire Cardinali Chaves and Geoffrey Berhault Cardinali Chaves comes from seven generations of circus performers and brings to the show a mix of contortionist and aerial performances Berhault is also a generational circus talent and does his tight-wire routine on a cable that is the same thickness as a pen "Putting a modern twist on the beloved classic circus Europa Super Circus offers an unforgettable evening of thrilling performances The Europa Super Circus will be performing under the big top at the Chilliwack Coliseum (45323 Hodgins Ave.) from May 15 to 18 About the Author: Chilliwack Progress Staff ‘What’s happening Chilliwack’ is a list of some of the many community events taking place in Chilliwack. To get your event added to this list at no charge, email jenna.hauck@theprogress.com or call 604-702-5576 UPCOMING EVENTS (see current and ongoing events further down): May 2 at Bridlewoods Event Centre (46191 Chilliwack Lake Rd.) from 6 p.m It will be an evening of stories about hope and transformation plus there will be a live and silent auction Tickets: zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/night-of-hope-gala--2025 May 2 to 4, 2025 • Art From the Heart a show and sale by students taking classes at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre May 3, 2025 • The Secret Soirée 'Kentucky Derby' a fundraiser event for Chilliwack Community Services people meet at Frankie's Italian Kitchen and will be whisked away to a secret location Tickets: zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2025-kentucky-derby-secret-soiree May 3, 2025 • Kele Fleming and Matthew Presidente perform at Bozzini's on May 3 at 9 p.m Tickets are $22.50 and available at Bozzini's 2025 • The Chilliwack Garden Club's annual Plant Sale is at Cookes Presbyterian Church hall (45825 Wellington Ave.) on Saturday There will be a large selection of perennials annual and vegetable seedlings and much more all donated and grown by club members go to chilliwackgardenclub.com or facebook.com/chilliwackgardenclub May 3, 2025 • People can take in an evening of inspirational music and storytelling with the nine-member Fehr Family Band featuring James and Heather Fehr and their children. The concert is free with a freewill offering to raise money for Christian schools in Latin America 2025 • The City of Chilliwack is hosting a Futures Fair on Saturday This all-ages event features free face painting and interactive stations exploring the draft concepts and policy direction for the city’s updated Official Community Plan May 4, 2025 • The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra presents May the 4th Be With You Tickets $40-$45 with membership program discounts available and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office 2025 • The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary is having its annual Spring Garage Sale on May 4 from 10 a.m May 6, 2025 • Chilliwack School District band students will take part in a district-wide performance of The UnBroken Project by Randall Standridge on Tuesday This collaborative concert will feature students from every middle and high school in the district showcasing all nine pieces from the project a musical initiative aimed at sparking meaningful conversations around mental health with all proceeds supporting the Chilliwack Youth Health Centre Local organizations dedicated to youth mental health will be on-site to share resources and guidance for both youth and their guardians on how to foster open supportive dialogue about mental well-being 2025 • Canadian rock ‘n’ roll band of the 1970s is at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $96.25 and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office 2025 • Latria – a collective worship evening is Wednesday The night features music by Danielle and Drew McTaggart 2025 • Library for All is an inclusive program for adults 19+ In Collaboration with Inclusion Society of Chilliwack It’s happening on May 8 (Nintendo switch) and May 22 (social games and activities) from 1 p.m May 9 to 11, 2025 • The Chilliwack Players Guild presents Hector an original play written by Clint Hames from May 9 to 11 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre Tickets $27.50/$30 and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office 2025 • The Chillsounds '60s Revue is at the Vineyard Community centre on Friday Ben Thorne of Dealer's Choice and Chillsounds Tickets are $25 and available at eventcreate.com/e/chillsounds60srevue May 10, 2025 • Chilliwack's second-oldest school, Cheam Elementary, is celebrating its 150th anniversary on Saturday People can learn about the school's history and have artwork and other items on display People are advised they may have to walk a distance as parking might be a bit of an issue 2025 • Sardis Secondary School's 41st annual Mother's Day Plant Sale is Saturday Money raised goes towards the purchase and installation of a greenhouse at the school's off-site farm May 10, 2025 • The Owl and The Cat Bookery is hosting the inaugural Chilliwack Book Festival at the Atrium of the UFV campus on May 10 from 11 a.m May 10, 2025 • The seventh annual Thrifty Boutique Fashionista Fashion Show is Saturday The night will also include a curated pop-up boutique Tickets $30 and only available at the Thrifty Boutique (101-7955 Evans Rd.) All proceeds support programming for the Chilliwack Hospice Society contact the Thrifty Boutique at 604-846-2226 or email thriftyboutique@chilliwackhospice.org 2025 • Head to Cultus Lake to watch catamarans with their colourful sails at the season opening Hobie Class sailing regatta on May 10 The event will feature top catamaran sailors from across the Pacific Northwest with the first race starting at noon For more details or to find out about the local CLSC youth racing team visit the Cultus Lake Sailing Club website at cultuslakesailing.com/racing 2025 • Ballet Kelowna performs Macbeth on Saturday at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets are $49 with membership program discounts available May 10, 2025 • The Shift Workout Event is at Greendale Acres Farm (41905 Yale Rd This is a cardio and strength-training event with Michelle Bruys in collaboration with Land Studio and Café Wilde Wellness and The Habit Project water bottle and towel and arrive 15 minutes early to set up prior to the event and are encouraged to stay afterwards and enjoy the farm May 10 and 11, 2025 • The Greendale Tulip Dig is May 10 and 11 from 10 a.m each day at Greendale Acres Farm (41905 Yale Rd People can literally take a piece of the farm home with them when dig up tulip bulbs to plant on their own property Admission is $15 and includes 25 bulbs per person and store bulbs in a dry place prior to planting in the fall for stunning blooms next spring May 11, 2025 • It's free admission for all moms at the Mother's Day Celebration event at Greendale Acres Farm (41905 Yale Rd The day features a pancake breakfast to kick off the day at 10 a.m and one last chance to dig up tulip bulbs and take a piece of the farm home to plant on their own property May 11, 2025 • The annual Run for Mom fundraiser for the Chilliwack General Hospital maternity ward is Sunday May 13, 2025 • Dawn Tyler Watson with Steve Strongman perform at Bozzini's on May 13 at 8 p.m Tickets are $35 and available at Bozzini's 2025 • Lake House Productions presents Simon and Garfunkel: A Musical Celebration featuring Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee on May 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m Tickets $30-$45 with membership program discounts available 2025 • Europa Super Circus makes its Canadian debut under the big top at the Chilliwack Coliseum from May 15 to 18 Visit supercircus.com for more information 2025 • The Bellamy Brothers are at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Thursday Tickets can be purchased at the Centre Box Office 2025 • The Friday Every Day Café for Seniors is at the Chilliwack Library on Friday Seniors are welcome to join others for activities and light refreshments This session: short films and discussions (Kanopy Short Films) 2025 • The Chilliwack Library hosts Painted Pet Portraits on Friday where teens can create a painted portrait of their pet (or an animal character) is for ages 13-18 2025 • It’s Family Game Day at the Sardis Library on Friday Bring the family for a fun-filled afternoon of playing cards and board games puzzles and laughter.  This is a drop-in program for families with children aged 6 and up 2025 • Head over to the Atchelitz Threshermen's Association for its annual Small Engine Show on Saturday May 18 at 44146 Luckakuck Way (beside Heritage Park) There will be lots of action and most of the pioneer buildings will be open for viewing Gramma's Grill will be open for breakfast and lunch The following Saturday (May 24) is their first garage sale of the year from 8 a.m 2025 • The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association presents exhibition Modern Mythology at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre from May 21 to June 21 May 22 to 24, 2025 • The Auld Lang Syne Dog Association championship dog show is May 22 to 24 at Chilliwack Heritage Park This is a free event and open to everyone. It includes various vendors and a silent auction with proceeds going to the 'Wounded Warriors' to help pay for a therapy dog Organizers of the dog show are asking people to bring donations of non-perishable items for the local food bank 2025 • The Floral Artists of the Fraser Valley invites the public to visit their spring show 'Spring Celebration' at Cottonwood Centre on Friday This will be a judged event showcasing the talents of the members of the club as they create/display exhibits using only fresh floral material 2025 • Boris Konovalov is having a classical piano recital on Saturday at the Salvation Army Church (46420 Brooks Ave.) He will be performing Mozart's Sonata in A major (Alla Turca) Tickets are available at the door (cash only) May 24, 2025 • Angel Forrest with special guest Duane Watson performs at Bozzini's on May 24 for two shows: early show at 5:15 p.m Tickets are $35.75 and available at Bozzini's May 24 2025 • The Atchelitz Threshermen's Association has its first garage sale of the year on Saturday at 44146 Luckakuck Way (beside Heritage Park) May 27, 2025 • Sound the Alarm presents 'A Whole New World: A Concert of Movie Musicals' Greatest Songs' on May 27 at 7:30 p.m featuring popular songs from Disney and Hollywood movies Ticket prices range from $63 to $72.45 and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office Market at the Coliseum starts up again on Tuesday and is located at the corner of Hodgins Avenue and Ashwell Road (parking lot of the Chilliwack Coliseum) Vendors can apply by emailing coastvalleymarkets@gmail.com for information a founder of the iconic Canadian band Great Big Sea will perform at the Ryder Lake Hall at 49265 Elkview Rd June 6 as part of his 'Great Big Canadian Road Trip' tour Check out his website for more information and a link to ticket sales: SeanMcCannSings.com June 7, 2025 • The 27th annual Gwynne Vaughan Park Plant Sale is Saturday June 7 at the park on Hope River Road from 9 a.m There will be more than 30 vendors selling plants and other items with overflow parking at Strathcona Elementary (free shuttle service) 2025 • The Fraser Valley Classic Car Show is Sunday June 8 at the UFV Chilliwack campus (corner of Caen Avenue and Dieppe Street) This fundraiser event will support the Chilliwack General Hospital via the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation Those wanting to register their vehicle for the show June 14, 2025 • The Chilliwack Grand Summer Market presented by Local Harmony Markets is on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Evergreen Hall. Free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1204476514679 2025 • The Chilliwack Academy of Music presents benefit concert 'L’Amour de la Musique for the love of music' on Saturday The show will highlight the musical achievements of the academy and will include a selection of French-inspired hors d’oeuvres by chef Elizabeth Grimaldi This concert supports outreach musical education in the community and provides access to musical opportunities for children. Tickets $100 and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office arts and music gala will return to the Shxwhá:y Cultural Centre (9651 Skway Rd.) on Saturday 2025 • Learn to Sail on Cultus Lake this summer with the Cultus Lake Sailing Club youth and adult programs available from July 7 to Aug The courses are a combination of dry land instruction and water-based training and cover the principles of sailing as well as basic water safety and righting of capsized boats More details at cultuslakesailing.com/training 2025 • The 6th annual Bannister Chrysler Car Show is Sunday The day will be packed with vintage and classic cars People can register their vehicle (all makes and models are welcome) for a $25 donation and all proceeds go to Little Heroes Hockey Academy go to bannisterchrysler.com/bannister-chilliwack-chrysler-car-show Sept. 13, 2025 • Highway Star, a Deep Purple tribute band Opening performance by Chilliwack band Sanctuary X Sept. 25, 2025 • Beyond the Sky: An Intimate Evening with Chris Hadfield is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Sept Oct. 3, 2025 • Feelin' Alright, a Joe Cocker tribute band is at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Oct Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office Oct. 31, 2025 • See Alice, an Alice Cooper tribute band Nov. 1, 2025 • The Chilliwack Grand Christmas Market presented by Local Harmony Markets is on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Evergreen Hall. Free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1204497647889 NOW to May 4, 2025 • The Chilliwack Players Guild presents Matilda the Musical from April 24 to May 4 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre 2025 • BC Youth Week is May 1 to 7 and there will be many activities happening at the Cheam Leisure Centre and giveaways for ages 10-18 is in the park outside Cheam from 3:30 p.m May 2: Free admission to Chilliwack Landing and Cheam Leisure Centres for youth 12-18 years old from 4 p.m May 3: Skateboard Jam with free food at the Landing Sports Centre from 4 p.m to 7 p.m.; skateboards and helmets are provided or bring your own May 4: Star Wars Movie Marathon for ages 10-18 at Cheam Leisure Centre from 12 p.m face painting and more for ages 10-18 at the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre from 3:30 p.m purchase a youth punch pass or membership at the leisure centres to receive a free pair of sunglasses or water bottle NOW to May 11, 2025 • Greendale Acres Farm (41905 Yale Rd. W.) kicks off its 2025 season with its Sweet Spring Flower and Animal Festival from March 27 to May 11 Highlights include more than 100,000 tulips NOW to May 17, 2025 • ART33 the annual Chilliwack School District high school art show is at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre art gallery from April 16 to May 17 The show features work by students in Grades 11 and 12 2025 • It’s Babytime every Wednesday until May 21 at the Sardis Library from 10 a.m social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. This program is best suited for children ages zero to two This helps babies develop speech and language skills through bouncing 2025 • Wiggle Time is at the Sardis Library on Thursdays until May 29 they practice co-ordination and social skills while building literacy and learning through play NOW to June 2025 • The Chilliwack Rhythm Reelers a non-profit modern social square dance group Classes take place every Friday from September 2024 to June 2025 The group is made up of a diverse age range of dancers NOW to Aug. 31, 2025 • Sts'ailes carver Lek'hoosh Arnie Leon has his work on display in The Mystical Eagle Carving Exhibit in the lobby of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre (9201 Courbold St.) The show will feature his wood carvings as well as Noelani Leon's painting and drawings NOW to November 2025 • The Atchelitz Thresherman's Association Pioneer Village and Farm Museum (44146 Luckakuck Way) is open from 10 a.m Every Friday evening • Chilliwack Grapplers Wrestling is offering free drop-in wrestling for youth every Friday from 6 p.m at the Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre on the second floor (45530 Spadina Ave.) It is led by 2008 Olympic Coach Americo Pena The Chilliwack Chess Club meets twice a week where chess aficionados can connect It is open to everyone from beginners to grand masters at the Starbucks across from Real Canadian Superstore (45750 Luckakuck Way) and Sundays from 2 p.m at the Salvation Army Church on Brooks Avenue First Saturday of each month • Very Very Improv Theatre a professional company based in the Fraser Valley has monthly performances at CoWork Chilliwack Scott Campbell is leading a company of talented improvisers from across the Lower Mainland including Chilliwack-based comedian Cliff Prang The shows happen on the first Saturday of every month at CoWork Chilliwack Tickets for all performances are available at veryveryimprov.ca/tickets Every Tuesday night • Corky’s Irish Pub wants you to come be a rock star as they host karaoke every Tuesday night Every Wednesday morning • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 1303 Chilliwack meets Wednesday mornings at the Lynnwood Retirement Residence at 9168 Corbould St For information call 604-316-5202 or e-mail alees45@hotmail.com Second Thursday of each month • The Fraser Valley Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Association is actively searching for serving family members or any other personnel who have served in any function with the Patricias to join them every second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m at the Chilliwack-Vedder Legion Branch 295 (5661 Vedder Rd.) contact Mark Benjamin at 604-793-5826 or markbenjamin01@shaw.ca Last Friday of every month • The Mount Cheam Lions hosts a spaghetti dinner on the last Friday of every month at the Lions Club (45580 Spadina Ave.) Gamblers Anonymous • Has gambling taken over your life or the life of someone you know Gamblers Anonymous can help take back your life Phone 1-855-222-5542 to speak to someone now Gamblers Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women who share their experience and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a Gambling Problem Gam-Anon family groups • Is someone else's gambling affecting your life They offer hope and help when a loved one has a gambling problem Family and friends are welcomed whether or not the gambler seeks help or even recognizes the existence of a gambling problem For more information: Email: vancouvergamanon@shaw.ca or call 604-626-9418 To get your event added to this list of community events at no charge, email jenna.hauck@theprogress.com One of Shakespeare's most famous plays will take the stage in Chilliwack in the form of a ballet in May Ballet Kelowna presents Macbeth at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Saturday This re-imagining of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy blends classical technique with contemporary choreography Macbeth weaves through a story of a brave soldier whose heady ambitions to Scotland’s throne turn him into a callous murderer these two become helplessly entangled in a fate that they cannot escape as their paranoia and ruthless decisions lead them to an unerring end The ballet features choreography from Canadian choreographic start Alysa Pires an original score by Dora Award-winning music director and atmospheric multimedia visuals from Okanagan landscape artist Jane Everett.  The performance marks the first time in more than 40 years that a Canadian ballet company has commissioned a female Canadian choreographer to create a full-length work guests can take part in the Cursed Masquerade where they are invited to wear their finest mask and attire and step into a world of mystery and elegance and revel in the atmosphere of enchantment and intrigue before this performance presented by Ballet Kelowna is coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Saturday A Chilliwack man is calling his theatre production about judgment and forgiveness, one that is "outside of the ordinary." a play written and directed by Clint Hames is at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre May 9 to 11 Hames worked with and supported people with developmental disabilities He wanted to tell some of their "amazing" stories through Hector "The play is really a compendium of a number of different stories from my life supporting people with disabilities but I use him as a vehicle to tell the stories from a bunch of different people's lives and I kind of put them all together in one person's life." The play takes place in Saskatoon in the early 1980s and follows Hector Martinoff who's in his 50s and has a disability.  suddenly brought back together following the death of the family matriarch Will her estranged daughter be able to put the past behind her and be the support Hector needs or will the past be too hard for either to face will the helping professionals – ever-present in a person with a disability’s life – rush to judge You think the play is going in one direction and then it takes a couple of very sharp turns." Hames said and about asking the question: what is forgiveness "It's about our rush to judgment," Hames added Just by a couple of words or key phrases we can immediately leap to judgment and how wrong we can be." who also worked with people with disabilities for many years "Graham has a deep understanding and is unbelievably respectful," Hames said Archer touched on the difficulties in portraying his character.  "The biggest challenge for me is not making it caricature-ish not making it so that it seems like I'm poking fun at somebody or anything like that – God forbid you'd never want to do that," Archer said "You just want to show that the person is a person Hames is hoping people will come away with a better understanding of others "I would like people to understand not to be so judgmental to inquire about people who are different and to get to know people that are different before you judge," he said. "You never know people's stories and what has got them to where they are." Playing the other four characters are Anthony Youssef (as Dallas Nelson) the play is about two hours and 20 minutes long It is geared towards those aged 15 and older and includes some swearing and talk about family abuse The Chilliwack Players Guild presents Hector in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre from May 9 to 11 May 9 and Saturday May 10 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday May 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets $30/adults and $27.50/seniors and can be purchased at the Centre Box Office Sign In Register A seven-year-old girl who went missing in Chilliwack after following a group of dogs into a forest has been found Chilliwack RCMP confirmed just before 4:30 p.m that she'd been located on Friday afternoon (May 2).  The girl will be treated for any medical needs and will be reunited with her family "We want to thank all the partner agencies that assisted in the search," police said.  "This includes Chilliwack Search and Rescue the Emergency Response Team and RCMP Air Services." The girl went missing in a forested area near the 50800 block of Winona Road and close to the Chilliwack River RV & Campground.  free event is starting in Chilliwack and the focus is entirely on local authors The inaugural Chilliwack Book Festival takes place Saturday May 10 at the Chilliwack campus of the University of the Fraser Valley That day about two dozen authors will be on hand 15 of which are from the Chilliwack and Fraser Valley area "I felt like they needed a light shone on them and the space to do that," said Kenny Hawkins Hawkins is also the owner of The Owl and the Cat Bookery in Garrison Village where with the exception of one who is from Alberta They will have a chance to chat with each other There will also be a breakout room where people can listen to the authors speak It's open to all ages and there's a wide variety of genres including fiction like thriller and mystery novels There are authors who've written art books This is just a "snippet of what's out there" when it comes to local talent Books will be for sale that day and they'll be taking pre-orders as well for some soon-to-be-released books go around to different authors' booths to collect stamps She's hoping the event will connect people "This is important to bring them all in one place," Hawkins said adding that a lot of them are "very talented" and she wants the public to know about them Re: Strahl elected to fifth term; continues to back Poilievre I was disappointed to read Mark Strahl’s comments that the Conservative focus would be that Canadians go to the polls sooner rather than later Did he not hear his leader say that they must work towards two common goals; Canada’s identity and developing potential economic initiatives that benefit all Canadians Partisanship must be set aside for the good of the country It’s time for our politicians to be adults and lead/act accordingly Veterans fought for our freedom and for what Canada is today How sad to see narrow-minded politicians disregard the potential of our country for the sake of power VancouverNewsSearch and rescue team has gear stolen after finding missing 7-year-old girl in B.C.By Ian HollidayPublished: May 03, 2025 at 7:15PM EDT Exciting things are happening at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre this spring and the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society is thrilled to bring you an all-new line-up of shows for the 2025-26 season Continuing to inspire the community with an incredible selection of shows ranging from beautiful dance performances to enthralling theatre shows captivating circus performances to diverse music shows and so much more you are invited to the 2025/2026 Season Launch Event where you can hear about this spectacular lineup of upcoming performances On June 22, put your puzzle solving skills to the test with the Locked Theatre you will embark on a journey around the world without ever leaving the Centre solving a series of puzzles to see if you have what it takes to escape Each puzzle you solve will earn you a boarding pass leading you to your final destination to earn not only bragging rights Whether you take the challenge solo or as a team you will use your wit to solve travel-inspired challenges Be a part of a milestone event with the celebration of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s 15th anniversary music and imagination collide when Chris Hadfield comes to Chilliwack with Beyond the Sky: An Intimate Evening with Chris Hadfield Presented by Odlum Brown and the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society on Sept music and inspiration with the renowned astronaut author and musician will be a unique celebration unlike anything you’ve seen before You have the rare opportunity to hear firsthand from one of Canada’s most celebrated space explorers as he shares his extraordinary experiences beyond Earth’s atmosphere To see everything coming up at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre and to reserve your seat, visit chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Vancouver WatchMissing B.C. girl found safeThe seven-year-old girl reported missing in Chilliwack on Thursday has been found safe. Lily Coursol, a seven-year-old Chilliwack girl who was missing for 24 hours was captured on video as she was reunited with family on Friday The young girl had followed her neighbour's dogs into a wooded area near her home on Winona Road in the Chilliwack River Valley on Thursday (May 1) She was found almost exactly 24 hours later and had wandered "quite a distance," said Insp Lily was able to walk out on her own with a search-and-rescue team and was later flown to safety by helicopter She embraced her family outside their home (NOTE: The above video might not be supported on all browsers.) Sign up for free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters Delta Police say a male who barricaded himself on a transit bus has been safely taken into custody police were made aware of an incident on Annacis Island island where a male with a knife had barricaded himself on a transit bus Police did not give the age of the male or the bus route/number as the incident was still being investigated Mike Whiteley said shortly after noon Sunday that the road closure at the Annacis Island Clivedon Avenue off-ramp had been re-opened The Chilliwack RCMP says it has found a young girl who was reported missing Thursday afternoon Mounties announced Friday afternoon that she was found safe and sound The girl had been reported missing around 4 p.m Various search and rescue groups and emergency responders were on scene Thursday and Friday to conduct the search All identifying information has been removed for privacy purposes The federal council and the NDP caucus decided on the local MP The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is turning to the public for help she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin Andrew's Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week Emergency crews in Chilliwack responded to a call that a driver was trapped in a vehicle following a crash on Gibson Road.  a landing zone was being established for an air ambulance and crews were working on extricating the driver Once the driver was removed from the vehicle and in the care of paramedics on scene An over-height semi-truck hit an overpass on Highway 1 in Chilliwack April 29 and BC Highway Patrol is now considering penalties.  The truck and trailer were quickly moved off to the side of highway after the incident BC Highway Patrol issued a press release to explain that the tractor-trailer got stuck under the overpass in the slow lane "The tractor-trailer and the load have since been un-stuck and moved to the side of the road," Cpl Michael McLaughlin said in the release.  The collision and cleanup have caused delays in the area and motorists are encouraged to exercise extra caution and beware of slow downs on Highway #1 The BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) has confirmed it is investigating after a driver struck an overpass on Highway 1 near Chilliwack Tuesday afternoon Mounties say a tractor-trailer towing a loaded flat deck became stuck under the No 3 Road overpass while heading eastbound around 2:45 p.m A video submitted to 1130 NewsRadio shows a truck 1130 NewsRadio contacted a company of the same name An employee there said it is aware of the incident but denies that the overpass was struck Police say the vehicle and load have now been “un-stuck” and moved off the road “The overpass itself has visible damage but it does not appear to have affected the structural integrity of the overpass,” said a statement by the BCHP The BC Ministry of Transportation is reportedly evaluating the damage and Mounties are working with Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement to determine what penalties will be issued to the driver and the company involved Drivers in the area are advised to slow down and exercise caution Tuesday’s strike marks the 11th overpass strike in B.C The truck involved was carrying an undetermined load covered in orange tarps the Abbotsford Police Department says it’s not the same truck as the one hauling a similar-looking load involved in taking down electrical lines in Abbotsford later Tuesday Police say the trucks belong to two separate companies but the loads belong to the “same shipper.” VancouverNewsB.C. investigating overpass strike on Highway 1 through Chilliwack By Andrew WeichelPublished: April 29, 2025 at 7:59PM EDT