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- 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
- Ground Level Ozone – Air Quality Advisory August 26, 2025 Air Quality Advisory has been issued for Central Fraser Valley/Eastern Fraser Valley because of high concentrations of ground-level ozone (smog). Read More
- CANCELLATION – Air Quality Advisory August 26, 2025 The Air Quality Advisory for ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter for the Fraser Valley Regional District and Metro Vancouver that has been in effect since August 24, 2025 has been cancelled. Air quality has improved due to a change in the weather and more favourable winds. Read More
- Ground Level Ozone and Particulate Matter – Air Quality Warning August 24, 2025 An Air Quality Warning has been issued for Central Fraser Valley/Eastern Fraser Valley due to elevated ground-level ozone (smog) and in Eastern Fraser Valley due to fine particulate matter (small particles in the air that may impact health). Read More
- EVACUATION ALERT: Electoral Area B - Yale north to Spuzzum Creek Road including east and west of the Fraser River August 24, 2025 The FVRD has issued an Evacuation Alert for Electoral Area B – Yale north to Spuzzum Creek Road including east and west of the Fraser River. Read More