The Government of British Columbia is investing $220,000 to expand Chilliwack’s temporary winter shelter, increasing the number of shelter beds in the city.

Skilled trades students at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) will benefit from the purchase of new industry-standard trades equipment as part of a $187,000 investment by the Province.

Major construction will begin in early October on the project to replace the Vedder Bridge and upgrade the Vedder/Chilliwack Lake Road intersection.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is starting work soon on a $3-million resurfacing project for a 10-kilometre stretch of Chilliwack Lake Road.

Chilliwack will see expanded handyDART service hours that will benefit seniors and persons with disabilities, thanks to funding earmarked by the province and the City of Chilliwack.

An Aboriginal organization in Chilliwack is receiving provincial government funding to enhance its culture-based domestic violence program for Aboriginal families and communities.

A multi-year strategic engagement agreement (SEA) with 14 Stó:lō First Nations will enhance effective consultation and engagement on land and resource management decisions in the Fraser Valley.