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<h1 style="text-align: center;">chilliwack progress - articles - 2016</h1> <h2>[what]</h2> <ol> <li>] this article is a listing of the stories that appeared in the chilliwack progress (aka 1 of chilliwack's local ad/newspapers)</li> <li>] </li> <li>] the articles are organized by published date and have been CATEGORIZED - </li> <li>] </li> <li>] some of the articles have been HIGHLIGHTED - </li> </ol> <h2>[why]</h2> <ol> <li>] the newspapers website is challenging, </li> <li>] the website does offer a scanned in version of the printed paper with full content, as well as it's online version of the news</li> <li>] the online version is a poorly designed web site that only offers up a subset of the articles contained in the the printed paper, and is plastered with an over abundance of irrelevant adverstising.</li> <li>] </li> </ol> <h2><strong>[when]</strong></h2> <ol> <li>] <a href="http://theprogress.com" target="_blank">theprogress.com</a> - chilliwack progress website, e-edition</li> </ol> <h2>[how-to - LEGEND]</h2> <ol> <li><strong><span style="background-color: #ffff99;">] YELLOW -</span></strong> forwarded highlighted article to the ] best of -2016 articles-LIST, && || ] topic-collection ( ex issue-homelessness, issue-downtown, ) </li> <li><strong>] GREY - </strong></li> <li><strong>] GREEN - </strong></li> </ol> <h2>[subject articles - by date]</h2> <ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160101044313118" target="_blank">2016-01-01</a>] LIST </strong></li> <ol> <li>] ??? - The progress looks back at 2015</li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160106044249515" target="_blank">2016-01-06</a>] LIST </strong></li> <ol> <li>] - </li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160108044300390" target="_blank">2016-01-08</a>] LIST </strong></li> <ol> <li>] - </li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160113044307372" target="_blank">2016-01-13</a>] LIST</strong></li> <ol> <li><strong>] PEOPLE -</strong> Truck crash claims two Chilliwack teens</li> <li><strong>] ENVIRONMENT -</strong> Cougar sighting non unusual says conservation officer. @cultus lake behind funland</li> <li><strong>] ENVIRONMENT -</strong> Salmon virus in cultus trout samples, study says</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> BC remains opposed to Trans Mountain expansion</li> <li>] - Cultus parking rates going up - parking from $6 to 10 per day, 2 to 3 per hour. Residential leases will be raised by $30 per lot.</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] ENVIRONMENT</strong> - Community forest looks to new year -</span> 10K in new funding from 3 orgs, 2 new trails planned 1] scouted a new 5.5 km route to elk-thurston saddle, 1200m elevation gain, expected to be completed by summer 2016. 2] alternate down track off elk mountain. from ridge to ryder lake, 8KM 1 way, mountain bike friendly, multi use. 51996 Allan Road. parksociety.ca </li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> spirited affair raises a glass to local music - fraservalleydistilleryfestival.com </li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> eric peterson digs for the truth in docu-drama Seeds</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> local dancers compete in grand prix ballet event</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> childrens choir starts january 14</li> <li>] GOVERNMENT - CCS program helps hungry students through the weekend</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> chilliwack pulling away in race for first place</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> cheifs busy on deadline day</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Sartori leads cascade women to weekend sweep </li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160115044323561" target="_blank">2016-01-15</a>] LIST </strong></li> <ol> <li>] ??? - </li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160120044315696" target="_blank">2016-01-20</a>] LIST </strong></li> <ol> <li>] ??? - </li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160122044327702" target="_blank">2016-01-22</a>] LIST</strong></li> <ol> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> District crunches numbers for school year</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> Province commits to hiring 1600 more nurses</li> <li><strong>] BUSINESS -</strong> Internet gets a boost in rural chilliwack</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> chilliwack MLA gets new role in natural resources management</li> <li>] ??? - first nations pilot program takes aim at mental health</li> <li><strong>] BUSINESS / ENVIRONMENT</strong> - kinder morgan hearings open with protest</li> <li><strong>] BUSINESS -</strong> BC economy to grow in face of global turmoil</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> housing affordability tax floated by some profs</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] BUSINESS -</strong> Surge in urban housing starts</span></li> <li><strong>] PEOPLE -</strong> fundraiser to support syrian refugees</li> <li><strong>] PEOPLE -</strong> volunteers needed to bring back cancer ride program</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] PEOPLE -</strong> explore mountain bike trails</span> - ricky federau, canadian national bike team member to speak @ sardis public library on DATE</li> </ol> <li><strong>[2016-02-24]</strong></li> <ol> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] EDUCATION-</strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Learning through doing at 'Maker Days'</span> </span></li> <li><strong>] CRIME-</strong>Picton book sparks outrage </li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] CRIME-</strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Change for Chilliwack wants to fight crime proactively</span> </span></li> <li><strong>] ISSUES/GOVERNMENT/?? -</strong> Raising awareness about gambling </li> <li><strong>] CRIME-</strong>Chilliwack dial-a-dope investigation brings charges</li> <li><strong>] PEOPLE -</strong> insight from an expert on the middle eastern cultural perspective</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] GOVERNMENT/EDUCATION -</strong> (School) District seeks budget input</span></li> <li><strong>] OPINION - </strong>Time to take MSP off life support</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> Fraser valley regional district takes over management of Cultus Lake water supply</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> Regulations coming for pet breeders</li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> drugs and guns confiscated in raids</li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> RCMP issue fraud warning for Greendale</li> <li>] ??? - how to save yourself a little money on groceries</li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i201603110442520" target="_blank">2016-03-11</a>]</strong></li> <ol> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT-</strong> <a href="http://www.theprogress.com/news/371827171.html" target="_blank">Chilliwack School District crunches numbers for balanced budget</a></li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160316044217640" target="_blank">2016-03-16</a>] LIST</strong></li> <ol> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] </strong></span></li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160318114159132" target="_blank">2016-03-18</a>] LIST</strong></li> <ol> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] </strong></span></li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160323074219991" target="_blank">2016-03-23</a>] LIST</strong></li> <ol> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] </strong></span></li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160325074310124" target="_blank">2016-03-25</a>] LIST</strong></li> <ol> <li>] <strong>PEOPLE</strong> - truck crash claims live of agassiz woman </li> <li>] <strong>PEOPLE -</strong> syrian family finds hope after fleeing devestation</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;">] <strong>BUSINESS REAL-ESTATE ISSUES</strong> Soowahlie calls for halt on housing development -</span> Genica Development, owned by Larry Les, proposed 250 home development, 99 year lease, 28 acres of reserve land owned by member with a certificate of posession, history of leaders/members objecting to development dating back to 2009, proposal is with non aboriginal member who obtained status by marriage, </li> <li>] <strong>GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE -</strong> audible pedestrian signal leads the way </li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> opposition blasts liberal borrowing, spending</li> <li>] <strong>BUSINESS -</strong> new business association taking shape in Sto:Lo territory</li> <li>] <strong>PEOPLE -</strong> Langley father killed in Popkum bike crash </li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;">] <strong>OPINION -</strong> carbon emmission benchmark passed, global warming here - ] by Margaret -</span> record global temperature increases, c02 emissions increases,</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;">] <strong>LETTER -</strong> Get off the oil and gas roller coaster</span></li> <li>] <strong>OPINION -</strong> RCMP Auxiliaries have a critical role to play</li> <li>] - eggs from the air and other events this weekend </li> <li>] <strong>ENVIRONMENT -</strong> spring solitude at cheam </li> <li>] <strong>ENVIRONMENT -</strong> winning the moss battle </li> <li>] <strong>ENVIRONMENT -</strong> Happy trails with Art Lengkeek </li> <li>] - Local volunteers available to assist with filing tax returns </li> <li>] - Voluntary recall for local ground beef </li> <li>] <strong>CRIME -</strong> Casinos track cheques traded for cash </li> <li>] <strong>HEALTH -</strong> Dementia conference offers chiliwack residents help and hope </li> <li>] <strong>SPORTS -</strong> Hockley chasing history at home </li> <li>] <strong>SPORTS -</strong> Three Team repeat </li> <li>] <strong>SPORTS -</strong> new logo represent new era in local lacrosse </li> <li>] <strong>SPORTS -</strong> mariners stop Fraser Velly as baseball season starts </li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160330074140712" target="_blank">2016-03-30</a>] LIST </strong></li> <ol> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] ENVIRONMENT</strong>- <a href="http://theprogress.com/news/373883671.html" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #ffff99;">Massive turnout for Fraser River cleanup</span></a> -</span> 450 people pulled 20 tonnes of garbage from a 10km stretch of the Fraser river, hitting a number of sections. making it the most successfull cleanup in the events 9 year history. 80 tonnes total have been pulled out. Illegal dumping has become epidemic.</li> <li><strong>] ?BUSINESS? -</strong> 125 years of the Chilliwack Progress - </li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> fines mount as mj dispensary continues to operate</li> <li><strong>] ?CRIME?GOVERNMENT</strong> - cheques traded for cash tracked by casino</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> exhibit focuses on women and sport</li> <li><strong>] ENVIRONMENT -</strong> students spend spring break hunting for endangered frogs</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> minimum wage gets a boost</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] ENVIRONMENT -</strong> Fraser river makes the endangered list again </span></li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> budget leaves question</li> <li><strong>] OPINION-GOVERNMENT -</strong> Federal budget doesnt balance itself </li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Playoff picture changes as Pentiction eliminated </li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160401074136692" target="_blank">2016-04-01</a>] LIST</strong></li> <ol> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> Minister nixes lower speed limits, photo radar - </li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] GOVERNMENT ISSUE-homeless -</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">More input sought on homelessness</span> - </span></li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] BUSINESS PEOPLE -</strong> The making of my modern closet -</span> </li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] BUSINESS REAL-ESTATE - </strong><a href="http://www.theprogress.com/news/374325761.html" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #ffff99;">Old UFV building leveled for Chilliwack housing plan</span></a> -</span> Van Maren Construction is acquiring about 13 acres of the old site, with the intention of creating a mixed residential <a title="Development begins on former UFV site" href="http://www.theprogress.com/news/372495901.html" target="_blank">neighbourhood called Midtown</a>. The area could be the new site of an 81-unit apartment building, if the rezoning and subdivision approval is approved by council. The theatre building will remain a UFV-owned property, and will continue to be rented out as it is currently. The subdivision also includes removing Building C; Cascade Christian School is <a title="UFV site could be answer to Christian school prayers" href="http://www.theprogress.com/news/368247641.html" target="_blank">working toward purchasing</a> that building to accommodate its growing needs. The public will get a chance to see the plans and meet with Van Maren at a public information meeting on April 14, in the UFV Theatre lobby. That meeting runs from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is in addition to any public hearings held at city hall.</li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> not the sharpest tool in the shed - </li> <li><strong>] CRIME ?</strong> - cwk MJ dispensary raided and closed - </li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT - Council to hear from urban dwellers -</strong> plan is for 3 town hall style meetings to enable community members to voice thier concerns to members of council </li> <li><strong>] ??? -</strong> chilliwack part of interactive war memorial</li> <li><strong>] OPINION -</strong> work in progress - greg knill on homelessness in chilliwack</li> <li><strong>] ??? -</strong> teen whisked away with wish to meet tv stars</li> <li><strong>] BUSINESS -</strong> local company makes top-100 small medium sized employers</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT EVENT -</strong> the 94th chilliwack plowing match breaks ground saturday</li> <li><strong>] PEOPLE EVENT -</strong> prostrate support group meeting</li> <li><strong>] EVENT -</strong> explore haida gwaii at library presentation </li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> chiefs play from behind after game 1 loss</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> cascades hoopster host touring japanese team</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> warriors look legit </li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Ex chief in frozen four</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> another honour for Sartori</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> huckley in the hunt for fifth title</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> teenage rugby star leads canada against england</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> high tech addition for Hope hoops</li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160406074117766" target="_blank">2016-04-06</a>] LIST </strong></li> <ol> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE -</strong> better care for kids with new unit at cgh</span> - 4 bed pediatric observation unit</li> <li><strong>] ? -</strong> fire rips through webster townhome </li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] GOVERNMENT ? TRANSIT -</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">celebrating a year of riding the fraser valley express</span></span></li> <li><strong>] ENVIRONMENT -</strong> chilliwack puts goats on weed duty - test/pilot program using goats to control(eat) invasive weeds like blackberries. </li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] BUSINESS REAL-ESTATE -</strong> <a href="http://www.theprogress.com/news/374805831.html" target="_blank"><span>cwk r/e market continues to sizzle through spring</span></a> -</span> march sales record - 494 units, 93.7% increase yoy, majority SFD (270), detached home prices up 26% yoy in fraser valley</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> breaking sod at the 94th chilliwack plowing match</li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> garage remotes used in break-ins</li> <li><strong>] ? -</strong> sto:lo field school wins prestigous prize</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] OPINION BUSINESS -</strong> <a href="http://www.theprogress.com/opinion/374818801.html" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #ffff99;">Riding a red hot market</span></a></span></li> <li><strong>] OPINION -</strong> why are we being so cheap with the poor?</li> <li><strong>] LETTER -</strong> new light shone on tax evasion</li> <li><strong>] BUSINESS ? REALESTATE -</strong> thursday aims to shed more light on heritage designation - </li> <li><strong>] ENVIRONMENT PEOPLE-</strong> snorkelling the northwest passage for climate change - talk at CSS by group of women travelling to arctic on mission</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE BUSINESS</strong> - Nurses reach five year agreement</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT EVENT</strong> - Down memory lane with John McDermott on 2016-04</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT</strong> - swinging sounds set to Jump </li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT</strong> - nylons bring farewell tour to center</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT</strong> - Deadline extended for fraser valley music awards</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT</strong> - a call for local art</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT</strong> - award winning country of jen lane</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> hockey boss inks 5 year extension</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> nanaimo clippers goalie steals 1 goal win</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> two grizzlies get all star invites</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> hockleys sportsmanship celebrated </li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160408074121640" target="_blank">2016-04-08</a>] </strong></li> <ol> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> in custody death sparks investigation</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ff0000;"><strong>] CRIME -</strong> outreach workers warn of dangerous new drug</span></li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> pot dispensary facing possible charges after shutdown</li> <li><strong>] ??? -</strong> chilliwack firefighters share skills in columbia </li> <li><strong>] BUSINESS -</strong> single parent employment on the rise</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] ENVIROMENT RECREATION -</strong> historic trail grand opening may long weekend, 75km trail through cascades, from: hope to: </span><span style="background-color: #ffff99;">hopemountain.org,</span></li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> chilliwack grants available for small but powerful ideas</span></li> <li><span style="background-color: #ccffcc;"><strong>] EVENT -</strong> ufv automation and robotics open house 04-20 - 6-8pm</span> </li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> guilty pleas in mission mobile home murder and fire</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> mayors push for carbon tax hikes</li> <li><strong>] ??? EVENT-</strong> protest over soowahlie housing development set for Sunday 04-10</li> <li><strong>] LIFESTYLE EVENT -</strong> canines compete on the weekend</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ff0000;"><strong>] OPINION -</strong> two minutes to save a life - register for organ donation</span></li> <li><strong>] OPINION -</strong> global terrorism and the new nucleaur threat - nuclear security summit hosted by Obama,</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ccffcc;"><strong>] LIFESTYLE EVENT -</strong> food truck festival next weekend(fvfoodtruckfestival.com) - 04-16 - 11-5</span> @heritagepark presented by Memory Laine events, upwards of 20 trucks expected, 3 from chilliwack, events throughout the fraser valley this year. </li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> one in custody after report of man with knife</li> <li><strong>] ??? -</strong> students hope to play way to Ottawa</li> <li><strong>] ??? -</strong> restorative justice casino fundraiser Saturday 04-16 </li> <li><strong>] ??? -</strong> heart, hands and healing offered through hospice </li> <li><strong>] PEOPLE -</strong> jamie hellam - on track to big ideas - former motox racer turns to modular and tiny housing development. will bring trade show to Chilliwack's Heritage July 8 and 9th</li> <li><strong>] LIFESTYLE ENVIRONMENT -</strong> Get the most from your vegetable garden this summer</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS - </strong>five tips to train for an obstacle race</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> chiefs look to reverse road trend</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> BCHL Playoffs - what could happen</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Grizzly guard landing in lethbridge</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Victors goal lifts Sardis past Hawaiin hosts</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ccffcc;"><strong>] SPORTS EVENT -</strong> first SCCA race of the season, BC macrae memorial races on 04-15, 04-16</span> at missionspeedway.com </li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160413074114243" target="_blank">2016-04-13</a>] </strong></li> <ol> <li><strong>] GOV EDUCATION -</strong> District welcomes funding boost - additional 687,345 will help balance budget </li> <li><strong>] BUSINESS REAL-ESTATE -</strong> Proposed housing development draws protest - Cultus plan would bring 200-250 units. A 2013 change in the Indian act, allows the holder of a Certificate of Possesion(CP) control of land. Genica Development has agreement with CP holder for 99 year lease of land. Band opposes, cites concerns over water(aquifier)</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT CRIME</strong> province launches new gambling crime team - 22 member police group dedicated to taking organized crime out of the casinos</li> <li><strong>] BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT</strong> Weed control by goats sprouts an industry - goat herder having success controlling invasive weeds. </li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> Woman with history of theft wanted in Chilliwack</li> <li>] FVX rider welcomes transit option - $100 monthly pass, service on Sunday would be nice, ridership after 1 year > projected</li> <li><strong>] OPINION -</strong> Thank a volunteer</li> <li><strong>] OPINION -</strong> making treaties in fewer than 600 years</li> <li><strong>] LETTER -</strong> Soowahlie land 'not for sale'</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT - BUSINESS REAL-ESTATE -</strong> Midtown meeting this week and next - Van Maren Construction group holding public information meeting on its residential development plans for the former UFV campus. Plans include 81 unit rental apartment building, 40 small lot - single family detached and 124 townhouses. 2016-04-14 19:00 @ufv theatre. Public hearings at @city hall 2016-04-19</li> <li><strong>] BUSINESS -</strong> Buyer found for Pretty Estates </li> <li>] Site C powerhouse contract awarded </li> <li>] Trade deal opponents host former health canada advisor </li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Artists ready to return to the battle</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Rundle students have a blast on stage</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Youth orchestra hosts concert for Syrian refugees</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> The fretless bring their innovative sound to Chilliwack</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Dutch duo performs in chilliwack</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Unleash your creativity this spring</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Call for entries for Chilliwack Haiku contest</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> spring fashion show </li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> At your libraries </li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Bowling fundraiser breaking records</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> chiefs through to Fred Page Cup final</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> D'mans stock rising </li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160415074115743" target="_blank">2016-04-15</a>] </strong></li> <ol> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;">] - BC declares drug overdose emergency </span></li> <li><strong>] ENVIRONMENT -</strong> What to do about honeybee swarms </li> <li><strong>] PEOPLE -</strong> Woman of the Year for 2016 celebrated</li> <li>] - Young road among top 50 most dangerous rail crossings</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> Landmark Metis ruling brings relief</li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> Police sekk help in theft from vehicle investigation</li> <li><strong>] PEOPLE -</strong> Volunteers recognized at annual Bread and Roses event</li> <li>] Federal funds for seniors program</li> <li>] Local help for Lyme disease sufferer</li> <li><strong>] OPINION -</strong> Better data, better response</li> <li><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><strong>] OPINION -</strong> Getting closer to the green energy horizon</span></li> <li>] Explore your family roots </li> <li>] Volunteers help cancer patients get connected</li> <li>] Science fair win sparked by curiosity </li> <li>] New Volunteer Chilliwack co-ordinator named</li> <li>] Chilliwack residents invited to support the Full Cupboard at local pub night</li> <li>] donated dictionaries help newcomers feel more at home in Chilliwack</li> <li>] Ray Klapprat honoured at Make Memories Matter walk</li> <li><strong>] ENVIRONMENT -</strong> Gardeners can help make a better world for bees</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Finals appearance long overdue</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> grizzly gunner joins waterloo</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Bowen playing in BC cup</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Foster in college showcase</li> </ol> <li><strong>[<a href="http://www.theprogress.com/eeditions/?iid=i20160420074122782" target="_blank">2016-04-20</a>] </strong></li> <ol> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> Gunfire leave father of three dead</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> new river gate prompts petition - gate at hopedale road prevents vehicle access. council voted to close access. its technically crown land, not city. Reasons cited include ] illegal garbage dumping ] overnight camping, ] parties, ] pedestrian safety ] pollution. Council voted previously to keep access open, times were differnent then says Mayor Gaetz. Today "blatant disregard for the environment" Other vehicle access points available, including Vedder bridge. </li> <li>Petition for those against. </li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> WeeMedical dispensary in Chilliwack raided again</li> <li><strong>] GOVERNMENT -</strong> Sparse turnout at first of three community engagement meetings - 10 people showed up, heard about future city plans including north/south trail rail trail, new curling rink, new ice surface at twin rinks, revamped watson glen park. Questions asked were about ] timeline for organic waste diversion, ] electric vehicle charging stations, ] vedder traffic light synching, ] youth programming </li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> Theft of farm meds a head scratcher</li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> Thefts shine light on Agri Watch</li> <li><strong>] OPINION GOVERNMENT -</strong> Time to hike minimum wage</li> <li><strong>] OPINION GOVERNMENT -</strong> The NDP's great leap backward</li> <li><strong>] CRIME -</strong> plate scanning camera use by police remains limited - RCMP given realtime access to 330 city of surrey intersection cameras. No plans to use this for licence plate scanning, as they do with the Automated Licence Plate recognition System(ALPRS) real time scanners in approx. 40 patrol cars. ALPRS is being used to ] recover stolen vehicle, ] intercept prohibited, ] unlicened and ] uninsured drivers. Additionally if driver is in national policing database as ] under surveillance, ] on parole, ] associate of a person of interet. System is not being used to it potential according to report by UFV criminologists. Privacy commissioner has previously made recommendations for changes. </li> <li>] - BC wildlife management overhaul coming</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Coming up Roses in Gypsy</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Emerging Directors Showcase returns to UFV Theatre</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Voices unite with the lion, the bear the fox</li> <li><strong>] ENTERTAINMENT -</strong> Locals in CBC searchlight</li> <li>- at your libraries</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Local ref to work BC cup</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Crossover game for Huskers</li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Road team run continues in Fred Page cup final </li> <li><strong>] SPORTS -</strong> Olafson among UBC top rookies</li> </ol></ol> <div> <div> </div> </div> <h2>[systems]</h2> <ol> <li>x] # 425 - <a href="/view/step?id=425" target="_blank">LIST-CATEGORIES-articles-local-news</a> - group articles by the following categories, including ... x] BUSINESS, ] real-estate, ] POLITICS, ] POLITICS-ISSUE ] CRIME ] SPORTS ] ENTERTAINMENT ] COMMUNITY ] LIFESTYLES ] OPINION ] LETTERS/COMMENTS ] world + ] ENVIRONMENT, ] GOVERNMENT, ] EDUCATION</li> <li>+] LIFESTYLES, ] RECREATION </li> </ol> <h2>[people]</h2> <div><ol> <li>] </li> </ol></div> <h2>[events]</h2> <ol> <li>] EVENT fraser valley distillery festival @culturalcenter on-2016-01-29, $45</li> <li>] EVENT chilliwack symphony - valentines feast @embassy restuarant/best western, on-2016-02-14, $65</li> </ol> <h2>[places]</h2> <div><ol> <li>] <a href="http://chilliwack.com/" target="_blank">chilliwack.com/</a> - city of chilliwack web site</li> <li>] <a href="http://chilliwack.com/garagesale" target="_blank">chilliwack.com/garagesale</a> - listing of houses involved in the cities annual garage sale event</li> <li>] <a href="http://chilliwackpropertymanagement.com/rental_properties.php" target="_blank">chilliwackpropertymanagement.com</a> - property rentals </li> <li>] <a href="http://www.fvrl.bc.ca/" target="_blank">library</a> - chilliwack public library </li> <li>] <a href="/view/sd33.bc,ca" target="_blank">chilliwack school district</a> - school district 33(sd33) website with complete listing of schools in the area</li> <li>] <a href="http://www.fvdes.com/" target="_blank">fvdes</a> - fraser valley distance education services, online education </li> <li>] <a href="http://www.fvrd.ca/EN/main/about-the-fvrd/what-is-the-fvrd.html" target="_blank">fraser valley regional district</a> - </li> <li>] <a href="/view/task?id=5348" target="_blank">guide to chilliwack</a></li> <li>] <a href="/view/location?id=465" target="_blank">guide to chilliwack/restaurant</a>s</li> <li>] <a href="/view/location?id=2" target="_blank">places-chilliwack</a> - listing of various businesses, services, restaurants, attraction located in Chilliwack,BC.</li> <li>] RESTAURANT the well (chances casino) - buffett $18</li> <li>] RESTAURANT jacks - aggaziz - sunday brunch buffett</li> <li>] happy trails - vedder mounain biking trails - Ricky Federau (world champion mountain biker)</li> <li>] fraser institute - BC middle school rankings, BC high school rankings</li> </ol> <div> </div> </div>