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Our updated Zoning Bylaw goes to public hearing on August 18! Find out how to give us your feedback.
Pilot Project: Responsible Drinking in City Parks
Information about the pilot project that will allow responsible alcohol consumption in permitted areas of Vedder and Crossing Parks from late August until October 31, 2020.
Public art has the power to energize and enhance our public spaces, make us think, and transform where we live, work and play. We support public art through the Chilliwack Public Art Policy.
Participate by completing up to eight walks in eight weeks (one per week) and submitting photos of your walks via email to be eligible for a number of draw prizes.
Summer water restrictions start June 1 and run to September 30.
You can complete your Home Owner Grant online. You will need your tax notice to complete the online form. Click for more information.
Press Releases
Responsible Drinking Pilot Project Coming to Several City Parks
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.
Bid Opportunities
2020 Engineering Survey and Plan Preparation
The intent of this project is to collect accurate survey data and prepare survey plans of the project locations so that the City can provide this information to engineering consultants involved in the design of future utilities upgrade projects.
On April 1, 2020, the City of Chilliwack officially became a “Designated Community” under the Federal Government’s Reaching Home Program, which brings with it over $1.7 million in funding for the next four years to address homelessness in Chilliwack. The following document outlines the Reaching Home program; funding objectives for this Call for Proposals; and, steps to ensure your application for funding is complete and contains all of the necessary information required.
Traffic Notifications
There are currently 1 full road and 66 lane closures
Council Meetings
The next Regular Council Meeting will be Tuesday August 18, 2020 in Council Chambers at 3:00PM
Notices
Legal Notice 18 August 2020 - Notice of Regular Council Meeting
18 August 2020 - Notice of Regular Council Meeting
Public Hearing Notice Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Public Hearing to be held in council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7pm. You may participate LIVE through a Zoom Webinar, see details and instructions on the City's website at www.chilliwack.com/ph, or participate LIVE through Phone Conferencing by calling 604-793-2700.
New pages in the last 60 days:
- Aug 4, 2020 - Pilot Project: Responsible Drinking in City Parks ( Information about the pilot project that... )
- Jul 29, 2020 - Blueways
- Jul 22, 2020 - 2020 Asphalt Rehabilitation Program ( Each year the City of Chilliwack tenders... )
- Jul 22, 2020 - 2020 Asphalt Rehabilitation Program ( The City's 2020 Asphalt Rehabilitation for... )
- Jul 10, 2020 - Updates from Chilliwack City Council ( Updates about key projects and initiatives... )
- Jul 7, 2020 - Community Engagement Readiness Survey ( We surveyed residents to see if they are... )
- Jun 30, 2020 - Vedder & South Sumas Intersection
- Jun 30, 2020 - Teskey-Jinkerson Connector
- Jun 30, 2020 - Alder - Webb Connector
- Jun 30, 2020 - Spadina Avenue (Ashwell to Corbould)
- Jun 24, 2020 - Vedder Canal West Dyke Gate Access Hours ( As of July 1, 2020, several gate accesses... )
- Jun 18, 2020 - 2019 Annual Municipal Report ( The Annual Report serves as an opportunity... )
Updated pages in the last 60 days:
- Aug 14, 2020 - City-Wide Garage Sale ( Information on the Spring and Fall City-Wide... )
- Aug 13, 2020 - FAQs and Resources ( FAQs and other resources to navigate the... )
- Aug 13, 2020 - Affected City Services ( City services impacted as we work to reduce... )
- Aug 13, 2020 - Household Hazardous Waste Day ( Each year in October, the City hosts a Household... )
- Aug 10, 2020 - City of Chilliwack e-Newsletter ( Subscribe to our e-newsletter service for... )
- Aug 7, 2020 - Zoning Bylaw Review ( Our updated Zoning Bylaw goes to public... )
- Aug 7, 2020 - Community Engagement Readiness Survey ( We surveyed residents to see if they are... )
- Aug 5, 2020 - Community Engagement ( We want to hear from you! Check out this... )
- Aug 5, 2020 - Pilot Project: Responsible Drinking in City Parks ( Information about the pilot project that... )
- Aug 5, 2020 - Chilliwack Housing Needs Report ( The City is undertaking a Housing Needs... )
- Aug 5, 2020 - Zoning & Business Licence Regulations for Retail Cannabis Stores ( Once the planned federal Cannabis Act comes... )
- Aug 5, 2020 - Prest Road and Chilliwack Central Road Roundabout ( Building a new single-lane roundabout at... )
- Aug 5, 2020 - Tips to Beat the Heat ( In the summer the combination of high heat... )
- Aug 4, 2020 - Chilliwack Resource Centre ( The Chilliwack Resource Center is a non-profit,... )
- Aug 4, 2020 - Collection Fees ( Curbside Collection service fees )
- Aug 4, 2020 - 2020 Fraser River Freshet Information ( Current information and forecasts for the... )
- Aug 4, 2020 - Tax & Utility Rates
- Jul 31, 2020 - Blueways
- Jul 31, 2020 - Chilliwack Greenspace Plan ( The Greenspace Plan, and its supplementary... )
- Jul 31, 2020 - Spadina Avenue (Ashwell to Corbould)
- Jul 31, 2020 - Roundabouts ( On the roundabouts page you will find pertinent... )
- Jul 29, 2020 - Summer Watering Restrictions ( Summer water restrictions start June 1 and... )
- Jul 29, 2020 - Flood Protection ( Information on the City of Chilliwack's... )
- Jul 27, 2020 - Committees/Task Forces ( Information about Council's Advisory Committees. )
- Jul 24, 2020 - Paid On-Call Firefighter Recruitment ( The City of Chilliwack recruits Paid On-Call... )
- Jul 24, 2020 - Seniors' Housing Study ( As the number of older adults (55+) in Chilliwack... )
- Jul 24, 2020 - Invasive species ( Invasive species are plants and animals... )
- Jul 23, 2020 - Landing Sports Centre ( Located at 45530 Spadina Avenue, the main... )
- Jul 23, 2020 - Evergreen Hall ( Various sized rooms are the perfect setting... )
- Jul 23, 2020 - Facility Closures ( A list of facilities and other spaces temporarily... )
- Jul 22, 2020 - Spruce Drive, Sheffield Way and Britton Avenue Bike Lane Project ( Upgrades to the cycling infrastructure along... )
- Jul 22, 2020 - 2020 Sidewalk Projects ( New sidewalk projects at various locations. )
- Jul 22, 2020 - Promontory Road Widening – Vedder Road to Chester Drive
- Jul 22, 2020 - 2020 Asphalt Rehabilitation Program ( Each year the City of Chilliwack tenders... )
- Jul 22, 2020 - Airport – Broadway Corridor Bike Lanes & Paving Project ( The City is in the process of asphalt rehabilitation... )
- Jul 22, 2020 - Vedder Roundabout Art
- Jul 22, 2020 - 2020 Asphalt Rehabilitation Program ( The City's 2020 Asphalt Rehabilitation for... )
- Jul 21, 2020 - Alternatives to Pesticides ( Pesticides are among the most widely-used... )
- Jul 20, 2020 - Agricultural & Rural Advisory Committee ( The committee looks at policy issues with... )
- Jul 20, 2020 - Alder - Webb Connector
- Jul 17, 2020 - Updates from Chilliwack City Council ( Updates about key projects and initiatives... )
- Jul 16, 2020 - Cycling Safety ( Did you know that the Motor Vehicle Act... )
- Jul 14, 2020 - Vedder Roundabout Art ( Information about the planned Vedder Road... )
- Jul 10, 2020 - Five Corners Intersection Project ( Road widening to accommodate left turns... )
- Jul 10, 2020 - 2019 Annual Municipal Report ( The Annual Report serves as an opportunity... )
- Jul 10, 2020 - Building Permits ( General information about the Building Permit... )
- Jul 9, 2020 - Vedder & South Sumas Intersection
- Jul 9, 2020 - RCMP ( The Community’s police services are provided... )
- Jul 9, 2020 - Teskey-Jinkerson Connector
- Jul 9, 2020 - Sardis Neighbourhood Plan ( The City of Chilliwack has initiated the... )
- Jul 9, 2020 - Events
- Jul 9, 2020 - Add an Event ( Submit an upcoming event for display in... )
- Jul 8, 2020 - Curbside Recycling ( Information about the curbside recycling program. )
- Jul 8, 2020 - Curbside Recycling, Compostables and Garbage Collection ( Information about the City of Chilliwack's... )
- Jul 8, 2020 - Public Art ( Public art has the power to energize and... )
- Jul 8, 2020 - Street Lighting ( Please call the Engineering Department for... )
- Jul 7, 2020 - Chilliwack Transportation Plan ( The Transportation Plan Update - Final was... )
- Jul 6, 2020 - Chilliwack Walks ( Participate by completing up to eight walks... )
- Jul 3, 2020 - Spray Parks ( Spray parks are popular places for toddlers... )
- Jul 3, 2020 - Be Smart around Rising Water ( As our local rivers swell, the City of Chilliwack... )
- Jul 2, 2020 - Bailey Sanitary Landfill ( Information on the City of Chilliwack’s... )
- Jul 2, 2020 - Vedder Canal West Dyke Gate Access Hours ( As of July 1, 2020, several gate accesses... )
- Jun 30, 2020 - Lickman Interchange
- Jun 30, 2020 - Crosswalk Improvements - Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons ( Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Crosswalks )
- Jun 30, 2020 - Prest Road Widening and Semiault Bridge Replacement ( Widening of Prest Road from McGuire Rd to Hwy 1 )
- Jun 30, 2020 - Valley Rail Trail North Phase 2 ( New paved multi-use Valley Rail Trail extension... )
- Jun 30, 2020 - Vedder Road Widening – Keith Wilson Road to Watson Road ( Road widening on Vedder Road between Keith... )
- Jun 30, 2020 - Parr Road Green Depot ( Yard waste, tree branches and trunks, sorted... )
- Jun 26, 2020 - Mayor’s Task Force on Inclusiveness, Diversity and Accessibility ( The purpose of this committee is to focus... )
- Jun 26, 2020 - Aquatic Centres (Closed)
- Jun 26, 2020 - Arenas (Closed) (Chilliwack Coliseum is privately run and is taking bookings)
- Jun 26, 2020 - Chilliwack Museum & Archives (Closed) ( Since 1958, The Chilliwack Museum and Archives... )
- Jun 26, 2020 - Chilliwack Curling and Community Centre (Closed) ( The Chilliwack Curling and Community Centre... )
- Jun 26, 2020 - Leisure Centres (Fitness Side Opens June 29, 2020 Aquatic Side Closed) ( Chilliwack has three Recreation Centres )
- Jun 23, 2020 - ShakeOut BC - October 15, 2020 ( Be a part of the ShakeOut and "Drop,... )
- Jun 23, 2020 - Adopt a River ( The City of Chilliwack has partnered with... )
- Jun 23, 2020 - Design Review Advisory Committee ( The purpose of DRAC is to serve as an advisory... )
- Jun 23, 2020 - Help Stop Illegal Dumping ( Information about illegal dumping, what... )
- Jun 19, 2020 - Chilliwack Hospice Society ( Chilliwack Hospice Society is a community... )
- Jun 19, 2020 - Donate your useable clothing and household items ( Want to donate your useable clothing and... )
- Jun 17, 2020 - Affordable Housing & Development Advisory Committee ( This committee serves as an advisory/liaison... )
- Jun 17, 2020 - Public Hearings Connector ( As a result of the public health emergency... )
Adopt a Catch Basin
You can help crews by keeping street drains clear.
Be Smart around Rising Water
As our local rivers swell, the City of Chilliwack reminds residents to be smart around fast flowing waterways.
City Hall Holiday Closures
A list of holiday closures for City Hall.
City’s Opening Statement at NEB Hearing
Listen to the full opening statement from the City's Deputy Director of Engineering at the National Energy Board (NEB) Hearing in January 2018.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
For information about prevention, symptoms and updates about the virus, please visit canada.ca/coronavirus
Stay Connected | Affected City Services | Bylaw Support for Enforcement of Provincial Health Orders | Facility Closures | FAQs and Resources | Government Response to COVID-19 | Property Taxes and Utilities
COVID-19 Utility Bill Relief Program
Council has approved a new utility fee relief program for residential homeowners in Chilliwack that have stopped working due to COVID-19.
Fraser River - Flood Protection Information
Learn more and receive important updates on Fraser River flood protection and the seasonal melt of the snow pack.
NEB Route Realignment Report
In April 2018, the NEB approved Kinder Morgan's route realignment in Chilliwack. Read their full report.
New and updated pages in the last 60 days
A List of all the new and updated pages on the website for the last 60 days.
Prevent Vehicle Break Ins
Remember to lock your vehicle and remove all valuables to prevent theft.
Roundabouts Information
Do you have questions about how to use roundabouts? Do you want to learn more about how they affect traffic flow or safety? Visit the Roundabouts page for more information.
RSS Feeds / XML
You can now get your news from the City of Chilliwack via our RSS/XML feeds.
Sheffield Dog Park Resurfacing
The park will be temporarily closed from Nov. 4 - 8, 2019 for resurfacing.
Statement from Chilliwack Mayor and Council
Racism has no place in Chilliwack. We recognize that our diversity is a strength, and we are working to create an inclusive community.
Street Tree Program
The City's street tree program replaces plum trees nearing the end of their life.
Vedder Canal West Dyke Gate Access Hours
As of July 1, 2020, several gate accesses along the West Dyke of the Vedder Canal will be closed overnight from 10 pm to 6 am.
Vedder Roundabout Art
Information about the planned Vedder Road roundabout artwork.