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- ATMOSPHERIC RIVER UPDATE December 11, 2025 The aftermath of the atmospheric river is posing an existing or imminent threat to people and property within the area known as Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Electoral Area E. On December, 10th the FVRD declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) for FVRD Electoral Area E. This state of Local Emergency remains in place. Read More
- ATMOSPHERIC RIVER – DECLARATION OF STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR FVRD ELECTORAL AREA E December 10, 2025 The FVRD has issued an Evacuation ORDER and ALERT for the area of Electoral Area E - Wilson Road due to flooding. People must leave the Evacuation Order Area immediately and be ready to leave the Evacuation Alert area on short notice or if they feel unsafe. Read More
- FVRD Board and FVRHD Board Election of Board Chairs and Vice-Chairs December 4, 2025 The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Board has elected their Chair and Vice-Chair, both by acclamation, at the Board meeting held November 27, 2025. Additionally, on November 27, 2025, the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board (FVRHD) election was held, where the Chair and Acting-Chair were elected, both by acclamation. Read More
- FVRD Is Testing Digital Building Permit Applications November 12, 2025 The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) is pleased to announce the first steps towards a fully digital building permit process. Read More
- Fraser Valley Regional District and CUPE Local 458 Ratify New Collective Agreements September 22, 2025 The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) and CUPE Local 458 have reached a new 3-year agreement with both of its bargaining units for Chilliwack and Hope (Recreation Group). Read More
- CANCELLATION – Air Quality Warning September 8, 2025 The Air Quality Warning for fine particulate matter for the Fraser Valley Regional District and Metro Vancouver that has been in effect since September 3, 2025 has been cancelled. Air quality has improved due to southerly winds bringing cleaner air into the region. Read More
- Particulate Matter – Air Quality Warning September 3, 2025 An Air Quality Warning has been issued for Central Fraser Valley, Eastern Fraser Valley, and Manning-Skagit Valley due to elevated fine particulate matter. Read More
- ISLAND 22 REGIONAL PARK: AT CAPACITY THIS LONG WEEKEND August 29, 2025 Island 22 Regional Park is experiencing record setting visitors. Throughout the Labour Day long weekend, the Park is hosting an equestrian event and the sockeye opening (boat launch), which has resulted in the Park reaching its full capacity. Please be advised that at peak times we are anticipating limited or no parking availability. Read More
- North Cultus Wastewater Treatment Plant Comes Online August 28, 2025 On time and on budget, after 17-months of construction, the North Cultus Wastewater Treatment Plant is operational and actively protecting the Cultus Lake watershed. Read More
- CANCELLATION – Air Quality Advisory August 27, 2025 The Air Quality Advisory for ground-level ozone for the Fraser Valley Regional District and Metro Vancouver that has been in effect since August 26, 2025 has been cancelled. Air quality has improved due to a change in weather and cooler temperatures. Read More