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The City of Chilliwack is offering a wide range of activities for everyone to participate in during April. |
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Construction is scheduled to begin in March on an accessible playground at Sardis Park. |
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Under the new requirements of provincial Bill 44, the City of Chilliwack is not permitted to hold public hearings for residential development rezoning applications that align with the 2040 Official Community Plan. |
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The City of Chilliwack is pleased to announce that the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre has achieved a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program. |
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You’re invited to join the City of Chilliwack for the Food Trucks and Fireworks Festival on Saturday, November 18 in Townsend Park! |
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The City of Chilliwack has completed the installation of a heat recovery system that will take waste heat produced by the Chilliwack Coliseum and use it at the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre. |
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The City of Chilliwack is seeking feedback from residents who are on the City’s Curbside Collection Program. |
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As the City of Chilliwack develops its 2024 – 2033 Financial Plan, members of the public are invited to have their say in the financial planning process. |
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The initial findings of the Xyólhmet ye Syéwiqwélh (Taking Care of Our Children) project are a painful reminder of the horrors of residential schools, and the devastating and ongoing impact on Indigenous communities. |
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The City of Chilliwack is implementing stage 4 water restrictions as of September 5, 2023. |
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The City of Chilliwack will temporarily open two locations as cooling centres beginning Monday, August 14. |
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Heading into the long weekend, the Chilliwack Fire Department would like to remind residents to be vigilant and help prevent wildfires this long weekend. |
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As of July 19, the City of Chilliwack will move to stage 3 watering restrictions. At the July 18 meeting, City Council approved an extension of the watering restrictions period to October 15, as well as new triggers for implementing each stage of summer watering restrictions. |
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In order to recognize the anniversary of the City's incorporation, the City of Chilliwack is offering several free swims, free skates, and a final event with fireworks this fall. |
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The votes are in, and the City of Chilliwack is pleased to announce its new bike lane sweeper will be named Sweeperella! |
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From cultural exhibits and pancake breakfasts to food trucks and live music, Canada Day in Chilliwack will be a full day of fun activities for the whole family. |
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Members of the public are invited to join the City in a celebration of Bill Kelly Park (9145 Corbould Street) on Tuesday, June 27 at 3:30 pm. |
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After receiving over four hundred name suggestions for the new bike lane sweeper, the City of Chilliwack has published a top ten list and is asking the community to vote for the winner! |
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Annual summer watering restrictions are in effect from June 1 – September 30. Chilliwack residents are invited to participate in the City’s Ugliest Lawn Contest this summer for a chance to win one of three Visa gift cards. |
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Multiple City of Chilliwack projects were completed in 2022 thanks in part to $3.64 million in funding from the Government of Canada’s Canada Community-Building Fund. |
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The City of Chilliwack’s annual preparations for spring freshet are well underway. Every year, City staff undertake a number of activities to prepare for freshet, in accordance with the City’s Flood Response Plans. |
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The City of Chilliwack will temporarily open several locations as cooling centres beginning Saturday, May 13, 2023, for residents to find relief from the forecasted high temperatures. |
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The City of Chilliwack has a new bike lane sweeper, designed to clear debris from bike lanes and fit behind traffic delineators, and this new machine needs a name! Residents are invited to submit their suggestions for a name that sweeps away the competition in the City’s bike lane sweeper naming contest. |
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The City of Chilliwack’s emergency program is now using Alertable, a public notification system, to send emergency alerts. |
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April is Earth Month in Chilliwack and there are ways for everyone to participate! |
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The existing playground at the Landing has been replaced with a new, larger, fully accessible playground. |
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A new art piece is now illuminating the corner of Yale and Young Roads! “Meetcha at the Five” was installed on January 12, 2023. |
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The City of Chilliwack recently matched a $6,751 donation from Coast Mountain Trail Running to plant 13,502 Western Red Cedar trees along Chilliwack’s streamside areas. |
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The City of Chilliwack is seeking community-minded individuals to volunteer on several Council Committees as community representatives. People with diverse experience and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. |
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On November 9, 2022, in a special open meeting, Chilliwack City Council resolved to temporarily not enforce zoning bylaws in three locations in order to provide emergency winter shelter spaces for people experiencing homelessness. |
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The Chilliwack Fire Department would like to remind the public that the sale, purchase, possession, and use of fireworks and firecrackers within city boundaries is prohibited. |
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As the City of Chilliwack develops its 2023 – 2032 Financial Plan, members of the public are encouraged to participate in the budget planning process through the interactive Citizen Budget tool. |
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On September 21, firefighters from all Chilliwack Fire Halls responded to a structure fire that had spread to Weeden Park. Approximately 40 firefighters contained the fire by the afternoon, which resulted in minor fire damage to the patio where the fire originated. There was also minor damage to the trails, and significant damage to the trees in the park. |
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Chilliwack City Council is committed to truth and reconciliation, and building good relationships with Indigenous neighbours. As part of this commitment, and following the Federal Government’s lead, Council has directed that City staff once again observe September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. |
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Mail ballot voting packages can be requested from Sept. 6 - Oct. 13, 2022, for the upcoming local government election. |
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The City of Chilliwack’s Active Transportation Plan has been approved by City Council, to help guide future investments in active transportation to support a more balanced and sustainable transportation system. |
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On August 16, 2022, Chilliwack City Council approved the City’s updated Corporate and Community Climate Action Plans. |
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Following the Request for Proposals process, Chilliwack City Council awarded the upcoming contract for the management of the Cheam Leisure Centre, Landing Leisure Centre, and Rotary Pool to the YMCA of Greater Vancouver on August 16, 2022. |
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Chilliwack is getting a new hillside park and trail, which will be located at 45076 Vedder Mountain Road. |
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On Tuesday, August 2, Council awarded the Request for Quotation for “Little Mountain South Face Trail Stairs” in order to create a pedestrian route that will connect the valley floor to higher elevation trails on Little Mountain. |
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The City of Chilliwack is replacing the Stewart Creek culvert crossing near 42751 Yarrow Central Road from August 2 – September 30, 2022. Members of the traveling public are advised use an alternate route if possible. |
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Two new, multi-use game areas have been installed in Chilliwack! Each game area features a paved surface, basketball hoops, line markings, and large and small recessed nets to facilitate ball hockey or soccer. |
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In 2021, the City of Chilliwack completed multiple projects thanks, in part, to $2.95 million in funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund, including repaving, bike lane additions, pedestrian facilities, sidewalks, and the creation of a new pump track. |
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The City of Chilliwack has temporarily open several locations as cooling centres in response to the heat warning for our region for residents to find relief. |
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An evacuation alert has been issued for six properties on Old Orchard Road, due to the potential loss of access to the properties in the event of localized flooding. The evacuation alert for seven properties in the Carey Point area remains in effect. |
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An evacuation alert has been issued for seven properties outside of the City’s dike system in the Carey Point area. |
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Chilliwack City Council is honoured to announce that Mr. Mike Csoka is the seventh recipient of the Order of Chilliwack medal. |
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On June 7, 2022, Council approved funding and in-kind support for Chilliwack Building Youth Futures’ (CBYF) Indoor Hangout. |
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The City of Chilliwack and Tzeachten First Nation are breaking ground on a multi-use pathway along Chilliwack River Road. |
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Three, 33-foot high silos on the southeast corner of the Molson Coors Beverage Company Fraser Valley Brewery have been wrapped with a design titled “Gifts of Nature” by local artist Silvana Kulyk. |
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City officials recently met with members of the Mt. Cheam Rotary Club to receive a $75,000 cheque in support of a new, novice pump track. |
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In response to one of the recommendations from the Transforming Policing and Community Safety in British Columbia report to move to a provincial police force, Chilliwack City Council would like to publicly show their support of the RCMP, specifically the Upper Fraser Valley detachment. |
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On May 3, 2022, Chilliwack City Council approved a wage increase for lifeguards and swim instructors at the Cheam Leisure Centre, the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, and the Rotary Pool, as an additional measure to attract and retain staff. |
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The City of Chilliwack is seeking feedback from the community to improve the safety and accessibility of Chilliwack’s pedestrian network. |
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The City of Chilliwack’s annual preparations for spring freshet are well underway. |
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Emergency Preparedness Week is May 1-7 this year, and the Chilliwack Fire Department is encouraging community members to make sure they are prepared in case of emergency. |
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City Council adopted the heritage designation for Hazel House and presented the owners with a plaque. Built in 1914, Hazel House is associated with farmland investment from the resulting local dairy industry. |
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The City of Chilliwack is proud to support and fund Pride banners in downtown Chilliwack for the month of June. These banners are in alignment with the Mayor’s Task Force on Inclusiveness, Diversity and Accessibility's (MTFIDA) Action Plan. |
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The City of Chilliwack is seeking feedback from the community about how to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as work continues on the development of two Climate Actions Plans. |
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From a pop-up booth to discuss the City’s environmental initiatives to a river cleanup and the spring City-Wide Garage Sale, a number of community activities to protect in the environment are planned for April. |
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The City of Chilliwack’s Single-Use Item Reduction Bylaw comes into effect on April 1. |
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Organic art pieces have been placed in six parks throughout the City. |
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For World Water Day on March 22, the City of Chilliwack wants to make the invisible visible by raising awareness about our aquifers. |
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A new play structure with accessible features has been installed in Webster Park (44524 Keith Wilson Road). |
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Approximately 210 metres of rock armouring (riprap) has recently been installed along the Fraser River just downstream from the Camp Hope Intake, completing a multi-year, multi-phase Fraser River erosion protection project. |
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New public art has been installed on the Five Corners clock tower at 45972 Wellington Avenue. |
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Chilliwack City Council received an update on progress to date implementing the Chilliwack Community Safety Plan, presented to Council last June. |
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After 26 years with the City of Chilliwack, Chief Administrative Officer Peter Monteith has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2022.Chilliwack City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Crosman to the role of Chief Administrative Officer. |
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Two new, public washroom facilities have been installed in downtown Chilliwack, and will be available 24/7 year-round. |
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Following initial community consultation, a draft South Vedder Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared for additional public feedback. |
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As the City of Chilliwack moves into recovery after the recent flood and storm events, staff are evaluating how residents accessed information relevant to emergency works happening in Chilliwack. |
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The City of Chilliwack is pleased to announce that the Cheam Leisure Centre has achieved a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program |
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The City of Chilliwack has set up sandbag disposal stations for residents at Townsend Park and Yarrow Sports Field. |
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City crews worked all weekend to mitigate any negative impacts of the storm. This included cleaning culverts and drains, clearing debris from roadways, and dealing with small mudslides throughout the night. |
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After carefully monitoring the flood situation in Abbotsford, the City of Chilliwack is lifting the evacuation alert for Yarrow and Majuba Hill, except for nine properties. |
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Last night, the situation in Abbotsford continued to pose a threat of flooding in Yarrow. Chilliwack staff monitored water levels throughout the evening and remained in contact with Abbotsford for regular updates on the status of their Barrowtown pump station. |
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After carefully monitoring the flood situation in Abbotsford, the City of Chilliwack is downgrading the evacuation order for Yarrow and Majuba Hill to an evacuation alert, except for nine properties. |
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The City of Chilliwack has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for the community of Yarrow. |
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As water continues to flow onto the Sumas Prairie, the community of Yarrow remains under an evacuation order. Residents are requested to stay away from the area until the order is rescinded. City staff will continue to monitor the area and water levels overnight and provide an update in the morning. |
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The City of Chilliwack has issued an evacuation alert for the community of Yarrow. |
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The City of Chilliwack has declared a State of Local Emergency as of 12:30 pm on Monday, November 15 due to risks associated with flooding. |
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Chilliwack City Council would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has received their COVID-19 vaccine so far. If you haven’t had the chance to get vaccinated yet, Council urges you to do the right thing and get vaccinated. |
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The City of Chilliwack is asking residents to double-check what they are putting in their curbside recycling. Contamination rates in curbside recycling are too high in Chilliwack, which negatively impacts the recycling process. |
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After over 100 years in Chilliwack, the Atchelitz Farmers Institute made the extraordinary decision to gift property, including Atchelitz Hall, to the City of Chilliwack. |
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Changes are coming to City Council meetings this October in order to provide members of the public with improved opportunities to participate in public hearings. |
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This year, Chilliwack celebrated National Forest Week by planting 22,000 climate-resilient trees on the west slopes of Mt. Thom. |
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Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the City's budget planning process through the interactive online Citizen Budget tool. |
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Following community consultation and provincial approval, at the September 21 Regular Meeting of Council, City Council adopted the Single-Use Item Reduction Bylaw, which will come into effect April 1, 2022. |
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Chilliwack City Council is committed to truth and reconciliation, and building good relationships with our Indigenous neighbours. |
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In order to better serve Chilliwack businesses, the Chilliwack Economic Resource Network is excited to present the launch of a new website. |
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On September 7, City Hall will pivot to provide indoor service to the public on a limited basis, with a number of safety measures in place to keep everyone safe. |
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Last week, the Canadian women’s soccer team, including Chilliwack’s own Jordyn Huitema, won their first ever gold medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Members of the public are invited to celebrate this historic win with Jordyn on Wednesday, August 11 at 6 pm at Exhibition Field |
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The City of Chilliwack is considering ways to reduce excessive motorized watercraft speeds along the Vedder River/Canal, and is seeking feedback and ideas from river users. |
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The City is seeking feedback from residents about their experiences travelling through Chilliwack, including their usual method of transportation, barriers to using roads and sidewalks, and perceptions about the existing road and walkways. |
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Extreme high temperatures are forecasted for the Lower Mainland, lasting until Tuesday, June 29. The City of Chilliwack will temporarily open several locations as cooling centres for residents to find relief from the forecasted high temperatures. |
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In response to an increasing number of development enquiries, the City is creating a neighbourhood plan for South Vedder area. |
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The City of Chilliwack is developing policy to address short-term rentals and wants to hear from residents about their experiences with short-term rentals, and ideas about what these rentals should look like in Chilliwack. |
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The City of Chilliwack is developing its Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan for 2024-2033 to meet the needs of the growing community. Residents can share their vision for the future of Chilliwack’s recreational and cultural landscape online. |
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After extensive stakeholder engagement, the Chilliwack Community Safety Plan, drafted under the guidance of the Mayor’s Integrated Community Safety Task Force (ICSTF), was presented to Council on June 1, 2021. |
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Council would like to take a moment to honour the lives of the 215 children that were taken at the Kamloops residential school. |
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The City of Chilliwack has planted the first 2,000 new trees towards a goal of 80,000 new trees in Mt. Thom Park to help the forest become resilient to climate change and to supplement the existing trees for the forest’s next generation. |
