Visual quality objectives and scenic areas in the Fraser Timber Supply Area have been revised and will come into effect on April 18. Revisions were made to about 22 per cent of the existing visual quality objectives boundaries in the northern portion of the timber supply area.

The government of B.C. is investing $621,701 in new skills training equipment at University of the Fraser Valley.

People who are homeless or at risk will soon have access to supportive housing and onsite health services now that renovations have started at Chilliwack Health and Housing Contact Centre.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia will partner to support upgrades to Chilliwack's East Dike that will increase flood protection to more than 40,000 people residing in the floodplain.

Students at the University of the Fraser Valley will benefit from improved and upgraded campus facilities, thanks to $2.4 million in capital funding that is part of government's investment in B.C.'s post-secondary infrastructure this year.

A valuable resource for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Chilliwack today received another funding boost from the Province of British Columbia.

All proposed waste to energy (WTE) recovery facilities in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley will be subject to a full, mandatory environmental assessment in accordance with an amended and strengthened regulation under the Environmental Assessment Act, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced.