Owners advised to assess private wells, take action to protect anyone drinking the water
DriveBC reported slide came down on the Lougheed Highway before Seabird
‘We need help today, not tomorrow, or in the coming days or weeks,’ said FVRD chair Jason Lum
Runoff from snowmelt, warming temps could flood vulnerable landscapes and infrastructure
First Nations near Chilliwack fared better than some near flood zone or Chilliwack River Valley
Stranded and trapped salmon seen swimming in yards, trapped on railway tracks, trails, in ditches
On reopened roads everyone reminded to use caution, expect equipment active, and delays
Drivers can expect it to be slow going with construction, single-lane alternating traffic
Nine properties in Yarrow near Chilliwack remain on evacuation order due to localized flooding
City of Chilliwack brought sand, but it was ‘community organizing effort’ to fill, place them
‘That’s the farm community – resilient in the face of disaster,’ says Chilliwack Coun. Chris Kloot
Promise of military help confirmed in conversation Chilliwack mayor had with Prime Minister Trudeau
Yarrow was dry the morning after residents were evacuated, said Chilliwack Mayor
Fishing guides with access to jet boats shuttling people between Chilliwack, Hope and Mission
Evacuation alert issued ‘in response to potential danger that may arise due to flooding’
City of Chilliwack declares ‘state of local emergency’ in the wake of flooding
Homes on Chilliwack Lake Road and Wilson Road evacuating due to overland flooding, slides
Closures, geotech review in the face of more rain expected across the region Monday
Periods of heavy rain all weekend for entire region between Saturday night and Monday
Largest organic cereal and snack maker buys into Anita’s Organic Mill
