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Age Friendly Communities - Planning Forums - Aug 26 and 28
The City of Chilliwack and community partners are seeking input from all citizens to help plan for seniors’ needs for living independently and enjoying community life. Please attend a public forum August 26, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:30pm at Twin Rinks or August 28, 2008 from 7:00 to 9:30pm at Evergreen Hall. [click for more info]

Evans Road Connector Project

Chilliwack Cultural Centre Project
The City of Chilliwack is developing a new Cultural Centre in the heart of downtown Chilliwack. This state-of-the-art cultural facility will include an art gallery, a 500+ seat performance theatre, a 150 seat recital hall/rehearsal space/dance studio/meeting space, music instruction rooms, arts and crafts studios and related amenities. It will be located on City-owned land at The Landing, adjacent to existing sports and recreation facilities and Prospera Centre. Construction is expected to begin in July 2008 with completion in 2010. [Click for more info]

Cheam Centre Renovation
The Cheam Centre Renovation plan is an $9.0 million project to redevelop and upgrade the existing Cheam Centre into a high-quality community recreation destination. Plans include construction of a new six-lane 25 metre pool with change rooms, an administration area, storage rooms, and improvement of existing spaces. [click for more info]
 Press Releases
COMMUNITY FORUMS ON CURRENT AND FUTURE SENIORS’ NEEDS:
The City and the Chilliwack Social Research and Planning Council will host two forums at the end of August to gather perspectives from Chilliwack citizens.
Posted: August 15, 2008
 Next Council Meeting
The next Regular Council Meeting will be September 2, 2008 in Council Chambers - City Hall at 3:00 PM. Watch live video
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Notice of Intention
Access our Bid / Tennders info via your RSS Reader or XML Bidding Opportunities
There are currently 4 Bid Opportunities in the City of Chilliwack. Click here to view the City's Bid Opportunity Webpage.
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There are currently 2 Full Road and 7 Lane closures.
Click here to view them in detail. 2 new today
 Upcoming Events in Chilliwack
Events occurring within the next month

Chilliwack Bluegrass Festival - Aug 29, 2008
Chilliwack Heritage Park

Fun In The Sun Tournament 2008 - Aug 29, 2008
Townsend Park

Community Flea Market - Sto:lo Youth Council - Aug 31, 2008
1-7201 Vedder Rd (behind Building 1 of Sto:lo Nation)

UFV Party on the Green - Sep 5, 2008
UFV Abbotsford Campus - 33844 King Road

West Coast Reining Association Slide Out West Horse Show - Sep 5, 2008
Chilliwack Heritage Park

Chilliwack Slo-Pitch Year End Dance - Sep 5, 2008
Atchelitz Hall on Lickman Rd

Middle Eastern Dace Classes - Sep 8, 2008
Chilliwack Arts Centre

August 12, 2007 - Sep 9, 2008
City Hall

All City Auction - Sep 13, 2008
Floor 1 Chilliwack Heritage Park

Chilliwack Riding Club Horse Show - Sep 13, 2008
Sand Arenas Chilliwack Heritage Park

The 28th Annual Terry Fox Run - Sep 14, 2008
Landing Sports Complex

Cultural Centre Advisory Planning Committee - Sep 17, 2008
City Hall

Social Issues Advisory Committee - Sep 18, 2008
City Hall

Up the Creek without a Paddle - Sep 19, 2008
Chilliwack Arts Centre

Little Rascals Kids Market - Sep 20, 2008
Floor 1 Chilliwack Heritage Park

Equestrian Vaulting Association Show - Sep 20, 2008
Chilliwack Heritage Park

Chilliwack Riding Club Gymkhana - Sep 21, 2008
Rodeo grounds Chilliwack Heritage Park

Youth Theatre - Sep 22, 2008
Chilliwack Arts Centre

Level 1 Pottery - Sep 23, 2008
Chilliwack Arts Centre

Level 2 Pottery - Sep 24, 2008
Chilliwack Arts Centre

Canadian Barrel Racing - Sep 26, 2008
Cannor Arena Chilliwack Heritage Park

Latin Dance Classes - Sep 26, 2008
Chilliwack Arts Centre

Mt. Cheam Cannie Association Dog Show - Sep 26, 2008
Floors 1 and 2 Chilliwack Heritage Park


  Welcome to Chilliwack, BC, Canada

The City of Chilliwack, British Columbia is a community of approximately 76,000 people, located 100 kilometers east of the City of Vancouver. This website is maintained by the local government of the City of Chilliwack, but it is dedicated to the entire community. We invite you to explore our website and discover all that Chilliwack has to offer. Discover our corporate commitment to efficiency, accountability and service for both current and prospective residents and businesses. Discover our thriving agricultural, commercial and industrial economy. Discover our lifestyle, offering all the benefits of our natural surroundings, rural setting, family oriented neighborhoods and the convenience and facilities of our vibrant urban core. Discover Chilliwack!

This website contains a wealth of information regarding the City of Chilliwack's services, initiatives, special projects, facilities, history and the activities of Chilliwack's City Council. We also offer information on a wide variety of other topics that are of community, interest including special events, community groups, clubs, local attractions, other institutions, local businesses and our economy. This website is regularly updated, so visit us often in order to stay abreast of all the current happenings and developments in Chilliwack.


  Pages of Interest
Aging and Quality of Life Survey
Posted: August 27, 2008
This questionnaire is designed to provide a detailed assessment of seniors’ quality of life issues including the challenges people face as they age in their homes and neighborhoods and to identify options to address these challenges.
2008-09: September Edition of the Greenheart News
Posted: August 26, 2008
In this edition of the Greenheart News you will find important information on the next Municipal Election and what you need to know if you would like to run for Council; Traffic safety concerns and children going back to school; an update on the Evans Road project; BC World Rivers Day activities; and, Environmental tips for preparing "green" lunches.
Vedder River and Canal Temporary Vehicle Access Restrictions
Posted: August 22, 2008
Temporary vehicle access restrictions at several locations on the Vedder River and Canal in September 2008 during gravel removal operations for flood protection
2008-08: Greenheart News August Edition
Posted: July 29, 2008
This edition of the Greenheart News you will find timely information on the following: The Annual Chilliwack Exhibition will be held August 8-10; The Bluegrass Festival will again have a great line-up of performers hailing from all over North America - being held from August 29 - 31; Giant Hogweed advisory and is now part of the City of Chilliwack's noxious weeds bylaw; Outdoor Burning Ban; and, BC Hydro's new program to provide low-income energy saving kits.
Evans Connector Project: Construction Advisory
Posted: July 11, 2008
Motorists are advised to take notice that there will be complete closure of Luckakuck Way at Evans Road, to allow for construction of the new Evans Road Connector Project. Closures will be in effect from July 16th, 2008.
2008-07-08: Open House Presentation
Posted: July 8, 2008
View the presentation and the display boards from the July 8th, 2008 Open House for the Downtown Land Use and Development Plan.
Claim Your Home Owner Grant
Posted: July 2, 2008
You can complete your Home Owner Grant online. You will need your tax notice to complete the online form. Click for more information.
Green Business Award
Posted: June 1, 2008
Attention Chilliwack businesses! Waste Reduction Week is only 4 months away! We want YOU to be the first to win the City's New Green Business Award.
Water Sprinkling Regulations In Chilliwack
Posted: June 1, 2008
Summer water restrictions start June 1 and run to September 30.
Curbside Collection Guide Summer-Fall 2008
Posted: May 28, 2008
The Summer-Fall 2008 Curbside collection guide is in effect until the end of November, 2008.
Evans Road Connector
Posted: November 9, 2007
The City of Chilliwack and Squiala First Nation have reached a Partnership Agreement in principle to begin construction of the Evans Road Connector Project, that will link the Evans Parkway to the south, with Ashwell Road to the north

CITY OF CHILLIWACK
8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC, Canada, V2P 8A4
Phone: 604-792-9311 | City Hall Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm excluding statutory holidays
After Hours Emergencies Only: 604-792-2233 | Fax: 604-795-8443
August 28, 2008 11:34 AM