Press Releases

Recent Press Releases
Oct 8, 2020		Changes to Fall 2020 Open Air Burning Season
		Fire Department
	To reduce the negative health impacts from particulate matter during the COVID-19 pandemic, City Council has shortened the Fall 2020 burning season to October 20 - November 20, 2020.
Oct 2, 2020		Dedicated Downtown Cleanup Crew has been Hard at Work since 2014
		Engineering/Operations
	Revitalizing the downtown and keeping it clean has long been a Council priority. A dedicated downtown City cleanup crew has been assigned to the downtown core since 2014, picking up litter, and cleaning debris and graffiti Monday to Friday.
Aug 19, 2020		Community Partnerships Expand Promontory West Park Playground with New Accessible Play Features
		Engineering/Operations
	The playground at Promontory West Park has recently seen a large expansion, including an inclusive play area, thanks to a partnership between the City of Chilliwack, Promontory Heights Elementary School PAC, School District #33 and the Rotary Club of Chilliwack Fraser.
Aug 5, 2020		Responsible Drinking Pilot Project Coming to Several City Parks
		Corporate Services
	Chilliwack, BC: Later this summer, residents of the legal drinking age will be able to responsibly enjoy an alcoholic beverage in designated areas of Vedder and Crossing parks.
Jul 29, 2020		Council Appoints Commissioner for the Cultus Lake Park Board
		Office of the Mayor
	Chilliwack City Council has appointed Kirk Dzaman as Commissioner with the Cultus Lake Park Board.