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Agassiz-Harrison job seekers and businesses can network at the upcoming Inclusive Career and Hiring Fair on March 8. (Black Press file photo)

Agassiz-Harrison job fair on tap for March 8

A local job fair is coming in just a few weeks. The…

The City of Chilliwack announced on Feb. 8, 2023 that Red Bull is building a manufacturing facility in Chilliwack in 2024. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Red Bull chooses Chilliwack site to build new facility next year

New location on Brannick Place in Chilliwack will become part of Red Bull’s North American expansion

Beach Dogs Veterinary Walk-In Clinic’s last day is Jan. 29. Vet Dr. Laura Madsen will continue to see patients at Kent Veterinary Clinic and Coquihalla Veterinary Clinic. (Photo/Beach Dogs Veterinary Walk-In Clinic)

Beach Dogs Walk-in Veterinarian Clinic in Harrison to close Feb. 1

Vet Dr. Laura Madsen to split her time between Agassiz, Hope clinics

The upcoming removal of Cottonwood Mall’s food court in Chilliwack has some locals disappointed or angry. The food court will be replaced by a B.C. Liquor Store – not a new location, but rather a previously-existing store relocating to the mall. (File Photo)

‘Where are people going to go?’ Agassiz-Harrison bemoans changes to Chilliwack’s Cottonwood Mall

The food court will be replaced by a relocated liquor store

The upcoming removal of Cottonwood Mall’s food court in Chilliwack has some locals disappointed or angry. The food court will be replaced by a B.C. Liquor Store – not a new location, but rather a previously-existing store relocating to the mall. (File Photo)
Kitami Japanese Restaurant has closed its doors as of the end of last year. However, owners recently announced they are working to set up in a new location. (Photo/Kitami Japanese Restaurant)

After 30 years, Harrison sushi, Japanese restaurant Kitami closes

Owners working to relocate restaurant

Kitami Japanese Restaurant has closed its doors as of the end of last year. However, owners recently announced they are working to set up in a new location. (Photo/Kitami Japanese Restaurant)
Trevor Linden holds two-year-old Presley Webb as mom Kristy Webb takes a photo on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Linden was in Chilliwack that day meeting locals at a pre-registration event for the newest Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness location at Cottonwood Centre. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

‘This will be a flagship location for us’: Trevor Linden in Chilliwack promoting newest Club16 gym

Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness will be located in Cottonwood Centre, set to open in June

Trevor Linden holds two-year-old Presley Webb as mom Kristy Webb takes a photo on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Linden was in Chilliwack that day meeting locals at a pre-registration event for the newest Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness location at Cottonwood Centre. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
The Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce recently released their new branding, which incorporates recognizable characteristics from the community. (Graphics/Octopus Creative)

New Harrison-Agassiz Chamber branding unveiled

The logo symbolizes many elements found in the community

The Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce recently released their new branding, which incorporates recognizable characteristics from the community. (Graphics/Octopus Creative)
Rosedale-Popkum Village has entered its second stage of development just off Highway 9. The future commercial space is set to include a Starbucks and a Dairy Queen. (Graphics/Rhee Ga Properties)

Big business development under construction in Rosedale includes Starbucks, Dairy Queen

Four retail sites also included in second phase of development project

Rosedale-Popkum Village has entered its second stage of development just off Highway 9. The future commercial space is set to include a Starbucks and a Dairy Queen. (Graphics/Rhee Ga Properties)
The 2019 Vancouver International Auto Show took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and attracted more than 100,000 people from all across B.C. (Langley Advance Times files)

Global supply chain disruptions leads to cancellation of Vancouver International Auto Show

The Langley-based association explorign alternatives

The 2019 Vancouver International Auto Show took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and attracted more than 100,000 people from all across B.C. (Langley Advance Times files)
Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell

B.C. man designs ‘turtlepods’ – mobile personal shelter prototypes to assist the unhoused

‘I think of it as supporting urban nomadism.’

Werner Karsten shows one of the two turtlepod prototypes he brought with him for display at the Walk With Me event in Courtenay, on Nov. 26. The insulated, mobile pods are intended to provide safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Photo by Terry Farrell
PowerWood, based in Agassiz, has the potential to expand if the province guarantees more raw materials to the value-added wood manufacturing sector. (Adam Louis/Observer)

As forestry evolves, PowerWood looks to solidify wood supply guarantee

The province’s vision raises questions about expansion, local manufacturing

PowerWood, based in Agassiz, has the potential to expand if the province guarantees more raw materials to the value-added wood manufacturing sector. (Adam Louis/Observer)
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Sto:lo Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative event set for next weekend

Indigenous youth interested in business, entrepreneurship invited

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People look at industrial equipment during the Ritchie Bros. auction in Nisku, Alta., Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. says its revenues rose in the first quarter compared with a year ago even though the company is struggling to secure used equipment to sell. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan

B.C.’s biggest ever auction held in Chilliwack brought in $35 million in sales

Ritchie Bros. equipment auction in late May attracted more than 6,500 bidders from 34 countries

People look at industrial equipment during the Ritchie Bros. auction in Nisku, Alta., Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. says its revenues rose in the first quarter compared with a year ago even though the company is struggling to secure used equipment to sell. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan
Construction is underway as local renovator Dan Clarke and his co-workers bring the historic float house back to its former glory. (Contributed Photo/Dan Clarke)

Local rennovator restoring Harrison float house, expanding docks

The former Breakwater Restaurant, Rockwell Marina getting new lease on life

Construction is underway as local renovator Dan Clarke and his co-workers bring the historic float house back to its former glory. (Contributed Photo/Dan Clarke)
Long-time treasure hunter Werner Streicek shows off a bit of gold he discovered. He and his daughters are set to begin their first full season of mining in the Cariboo region starting this summer. (Adam Louis/Observer)

Harrison Hot Springs treasure hunter eyes gold in the Cariboo region

Werner Streicek will rely on decades of mining experience to create legacy for family

Long-time treasure hunter Werner Streicek shows off a bit of gold he discovered. He and his daughters are set to begin their first full season of mining in the Cariboo region starting this summer. (Adam Louis/Observer)
Agassiz Produce is currently closed as renovations are underway. Manager Marie Christie said the store is set to reopen on Canada Day. (File Photo)

Agassiz Produce set to open July 1

The produce store has been closed since November 2021

Agassiz Produce is currently closed as renovations are underway. Manager Marie Christie said the store is set to reopen on Canada Day. (File Photo)
Yvan Charette, owner of the Haney Public House, is the new president of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees, ABLE BC. (Special to The News)

Lower Mainland restaurateur head of ABLE BC

Yvan Charette was voted president of agency representing bars and private liquor stores across B.C.

Yvan Charette, owner of the Haney Public House, is the new president of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees, ABLE BC. (Special to The News)
Snow on Highway 5 early morning April 5, 2022 southbound at Zopkios Rest Area, near the Coquihalla Summit, looking southwest. (DriveBC)

Storm warning still in effect on Coquihalla Highway with more flurries forecast

‘Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve,’ says Environment Canada warning

Snow on Highway 5 early morning April 5, 2022 southbound at Zopkios Rest Area, near the Coquihalla Summit, looking southwest. (DriveBC)
Agassiz Produce manager Marie Christie announced that asbestos has been removed and renovations are nearing completion at one of Agassiz’s longest-standing businesses. Reopening is tenatively slated for mid-March. (Adam Louis/Observer)

After a long four months, Agassiz Produce announces reopening plans

Work is wrapping up following asbestos removal, renovations

Agassiz Produce manager Marie Christie announced that asbestos has been removed and renovations are nearing completion at one of Agassiz’s longest-standing businesses. Reopening is tenatively slated for mid-March. (Adam Louis/Observer)
The Love Local Shop Local event this past weekend featured a hot chocolate bar at the Agassiz-Harrison Museum. (Dani Kent/Observer))

Love Local Shop Local pours on the local business love

The Love Local Shop Local celebration joined in on the Valentine’s Day…

The Love Local Shop Local event this past weekend featured a hot chocolate bar at the Agassiz-Harrison Museum. (Dani Kent/Observer))