April 23, 2025
Council to Developer: Clean Up Your Mess First
Council halts Williams St apartment rezoning, demands developers resolve longstanding bylaw issues before reconsidering the project amid housing pressures.
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April 18, 2025
75-Unit Affordable Housing Proposal Heads to Council
Council to review a five-storey, 75-unit rental proposal for Princess Avenue that includes changes to parking and density in Chilliwack’s R9 zone.
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April 10, 2025
What the Public Art Policy Changes Tell Us About Chilliwack’s Urban Landscape
Chilliwack Council is set to revisit its Public Art Policy — but will the proposed changes actually make a difference, or just add red tape?
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April 9, 2025
Rental Redevelopment Policy: Why Chilliwack Needs One Now
Chilliwack has no Rental Redevelopment Policy. The Wolfe Road project shows why a clear plan is needed to protect tenants when redevelopment happens.
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April 8, 2025
Chartwell Drive Extension to Connect Both Sides of Little Mountain
Chilliwack will name 3 new roads on Little Mountain and, for the first time ever, connect its north and south sides with an extension of Chartwell Drive.
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April 8, 2025
Fraser Village: Rezoning Proposal Sparks Debate Over Progress and Displacement
Fraser Village’s rezoning would replace 57 mobile homes with 143 townhouses—progress on paper, but a painful loss for many longtime residents.
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April 2, 2025
What Liberal, Conservative, and NDP Housing Plans Mean for Chilliwack
What the Liberal, Conservative and NDP housing plans could mean for Chilliwack—comparing how each party aims to build, support, or fix Canada’s housing crisis.
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March 21, 2025
Webb Avenue Leads the Way in February Construction Permits
A snapshot of building permits issued in February 2025, highlighting new housing on Webb Ave, commercial upgrades, industrial growth, and farm investments.
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March 7, 2025
Townhouse Development Proposed for Bernard & Ashwell
A 15-unit townhouse project is proposed for Bernard & Ashwell, with Council set to review it on March 11. The plan includes green space, parking & safety upgrades.
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March 7, 2025
New Apartment Building on Woodbine Street Seeks Council Approval
A new four-story, 78-unit apartment building with an above-ground parkade is proposed for Woodbine Street, requiring variances for setbacks and lot coverage.
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February 25, 2025
Going Car-Free in Chilliwack: More Than Just Bike Lanes
Thinking about going car-free in Chilliwack? A new group is meeting Feb 27 & Mar 27 to talk transit, biking, and more. Join the convo at the library!
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February 12, 2025
Spadina Project Headlines January Building Activity
A look at building permits issued in January 2025, with a major multi-family build on Spadina, minor commercial upgrades, and a quiet start to the year in rural areas.
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