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Jessica Peters

Jessica Peters

I began my career in 1999 at the Chilliwack Progress, after completing the journalism program at Kwantlen College University.

Over my career, I have worked at several Black Press Media newspapers in the eastern Fraser Valley, and am currently the editor at the Progress. I raised my children in Chilliwack, and have been a volunteer in many capacities here. In 2023, I was recognized for feature and column writing by the BC and Yukon Community News Media Association.

Phone
604-702-5570
Email
jessica.peters@theprogress.com

Recent Work by Jessica

Man dies in custody in Chilliwack; police watchdog called in

Man dies in custody in Chilliwack; police watchdog called in

RCMP set up tent outside blue pick-up truck with smashed out windshield
COLUMN: An Easter weekend on the road leads to a new love for Oregon

COLUMN: An Easter weekend on the road leads to a new love for Oregon

‘I have been craving the seaside and needing the solitude,’ says Chilliwack Progress editor
UFV seeking hikers aged 55 to 75 for new study out of Chilliwack

UFV seeking hikers aged 55 to 75 for new study out of Chilliwack

Participants and peer leaders both wanted for 12-week kinesiology research program
Sold: Chilliwack’s iconic pink car auctioned off for $9,250

Sold: Chilliwack’s iconic pink car auctioned off for $9,250

Amount will be doubled by auction company for donation to Chilliwack Salvation Army
Opa and Boardwalk Burgers to join Cottonwood Centre

Opa and Boardwalk Burgers to join Cottonwood Centre

New restaurants shown on leasing map will increase food options in local mall
OPINION: Kairos blanket exercise a lesson in empathy, not white guilt

OPINION: Kairos blanket exercise a lesson in empathy, not white guilt

‘We were all trying to survive, the loss of our once large space was still very clear in our minds’
PHOTOS: Two days of Truth and Reconciliation in Hope

PHOTOS: Two days of Truth and Reconciliation in Hope

Eyém Tset: We Are Strong included Indigenous workshops, arts and learning opportunities
Chilliwack ultra runner Ihor Verys leading the pack at Barkley Marathons

Chilliwack ultra runner Ihor Verys leading the pack at Barkley Marathons

Photo emerges from secretive event of Verys passing race creator Lazarus Lake at start of 4th lap
Chilliwack’s long-awaited Paramount housing revealed at ribbon-cutting ceremony

Chilliwack’s long-awaited Paramount housing revealed at ribbon-cutting ceremony

Emotions evident as long-awaited affordable housing for seniors and youth celebrated
1 person, 2 dogs missing for 48 hours rescued in Hope

1 person, 2 dogs missing for 48 hours rescued in Hope

Helicopter and ground crews from Hope and Chilliwack team up to rescue missing party
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