The Chilliwack Progress

The Chilliwack Progress holds the title of being the oldest community newspaper in British Columbia that has continuously operated under the same name in its original location. It began its journey in April 1891, with its very first edition printed on four pages of aging newsprint from a small press owned by W.T. Jackman, which he had set up above a farm supply store on Main Street. Today, the Progress has grown and is published twice a week.

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Surrey boxer beats American to advance at Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia

3 days ago | theprogress.com | Tom Zillich

Eric Basran advanced to the next round of an single-elimination boxing competition in Saudi Arabia with a six-round split decision over American Isaiah “Kyree-James” Johnson, a previously unbeaten southpaw from Philadelphia. The Surrey super lightweight was among 32 fighters in 16 opening-round bouts of the inaugural Riyadh Season/World Boxing Council (WBC) Boxing Grand Prix.
Fully-involved fire at downtown Chilliwack apartment building

5 days ago | theprogress.com | Jessica Peters

A downtown Chilliwack apartment building has been destroyed after a fire Saturday afternoon (April 19). Heavy flames and smoke were coming from the top floor of a newer building in the 9300 block of Corbould Street, at the corner of Kipp Avenue. The fire started about 3:30 p.m. and a neighbour of the building said it seemed to have started in a top floor corner unit. Note: The Progress has few details of this incident and this story will be updated when it is available.
Coastal Fire Centre responds to blaze on Highway 3

5 days ago | theprogress.com | Logan Lockhart

BC Wildfire Service Crews are fighting a blaze along Highway 3 south of Princeton on Saturday, April 19. The Cable Creek wildfire, located east of Manning Provincial Park and suspected to be human-caused, has grown to 0.3 hectares, as of 11:30 a.m. It was first discovered on April 18 and considered "out of control," according to BCWS. DriveBC has not reported any road closures along Highway 3 due to the fire.
Chilliwack couple looks back at 'miracle' survival of Easter Sunday car crash

6 days ago | theprogress.com | Jessica Peters

Norm and Diane Melanson know they've lived to see a miracle — or perhaps a series of miracles — and it happened last Easter Sunday. The Chilliwack couple was coming back from church. It had been a beautiful service, and they were on their way to meet family for dinner. Norm was at the wheel as they drove over the Yale Road overpass, when he suffered a major medical emergency. His heart rate sped up incredibly high, so his pacemaker stopped and he seemed to pass out.
What's happening Chilliwack: List of events from April 18 onward

6 days ago | theprogress.com | Jenna Hauck

‘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 [email protected] or call 604-702-5576. A new list is posted online every Friday. UPCOMING EVENTS (see current and ongoing events further down): April 17 to 20, 2025 • The Renaissance Dog Association championship dog show is April 17 to 20 at Chilliwack Heritage Park. This is a free event and open to everyone.
MINTER: How to create containers with colour this spring

1 week ago | theprogress.com | Brian Minter

By this time of the year, many of us are getting anxious to enjoy some colour in our outdoor patio containers, but the annuals, that perform so well all summer, are still a few weeks away. This is when we have to be a little creative, using some perennials and broad-leafed evergreens to bring our containers to life. With just a few key plants, we can fill our containers with vibrant colour that will look great for a surprising number of weeks, and sometimes all summer.
PHOTOS: People soak up last Rotary Climate Fair in Chilliwack

1 week ago | theprogress.com | Jenna Hauck

It is easy being green. People took in the Rotary Climate Fair on the weekend where dozens of vendors were on hand offering up information on everything from seed planting, to solar panels, to re-purposing old items in order to make new ones. The three-pronged event featured an educational trade show, job fair and various speakers. Run by the Rotary Club of Chilliwack, this year marked the third and final one. After this one wraps up, it'll be time to pass the torch to another community.
Skawahlook First Nation celebrates Easter with first annual egg hunt

1 week ago | theprogress.com | Kemone Moodley

The Easter bunny is making the hop to Skawahlook First nation near Hope. Locals looking for something to do this Easter weekend are welcome to join Skawahlook for their first ever Easter Egg Hunt at Syéx̱ w Chó:leqw Adventure Park. Taking place on April 19 throughout the morning and afternoon, families are invited to hunt for eggs along the five-kilometre long walking and biking trails.
Chilliwack-Hope candidates discuss climate change, carbon tax and tariffs

1 week ago | theprogress.com | Jessica Peters

Four of the six federal election candidates for Chilliwack-Hope squared off on some of the biggest concerns facing Canadians, at a virtual all-candidates forum Thursday evening (April 10). Topics ranged from climate change and natural disasters to carbon tax and trade issues. But they also dialed into local concerns, including looking back at the devastating local flooding and landslides in 2021.
Jakes Construction wins contract for Othello Road restoration project

1 week ago | theprogress.com | Kemone Moodley

A construction company that also owns a Hope gravel pit has been given the contract to restore a road that was heavily damaged in the November 2021 flooding. The District of Hope announced Thursday evening (April 10) that Jakes Construction will be responsible for "road rehabilitation, realignment, pavement remediation, and culvert replacements" of Othello Road. "This is a pretty big project," said Mayor Victor Smith.