Fun news for you pet lovers out there!  Finally an event that puts our little town of Chilliwack on the Map!On St. Patrick's Day, a Chilliwack standard poodle called "Charlie" whelped a record brood:  16 puppies! Charlie, whose name comes from the TV show Charlie's Angels began the birthing process on St. Patricks Day....although reportedly none of the puppies came out green! For the owner, Charlie's more then a poodle, some would call her a 'cash cow'...as purebread puppies sell for $1200 each! Canadian Kennel Club Spokesman confirmed that 16 puppies is a Canadian record for poodles, and there's a good possibility Charlie has also set a world record for standard poodles, and they're awaiting confirmation from The Guinness Book! The owner is currently organzing a contest to select Iris... 03/31/2008

The  Beauty of Chilliwack    Chilliwack, British Columbia "Chilliwack" is the name of the local Indian tribe and also of various geographical features. This Halkomelem word has the sense of "quieter water on the head" or "travel by way of backwater slough". The original spelling was "Chilliwhack". This "city in the country" is becoming well-known as the "city of festivals". There are year round performances of live theater, music and dance, while sports tournaments draw curling, hockey, softball and soccer fans. There is even chuck wagon racing and equestrian events for country-style entertainment. But for many, the out-of-doors beckons, and where better than Chilliwack to experience some of the wonderful outdoor recreational activities that await. Camping, swimming and hiking are just ... 03/18/2008

This August will be my 20th anniversary of selling Real Estate!  How exciting....!  Its always interesting when people ask you what your area of expertise is?  Its interesting how when you're passionate about something, something is close to your heart, or relevant to your own life experience - how easy it is to become an expert or specialist in that field or area!   I first began my Real Estate Career in Sechelt on The Sunshine Coast -       ...a beautiful seaside community, both rural and quaint, artsy and worldly all in one..........but primarily a vacation home away from home location.......I've also worked in Sunshine Valley - in the mountains, next door to Manning Park Ski resort............so would that make me a recreational area home Expert?  Possibly!.......:-)  I remember wor... 03/15/2008

Holiday Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule During the weeks of December 24, 2007 - January 5, 2008, Tuesday collection days will shift one day ahead, to Monday.  The Wednesday, December 26 collection will shift back three days to Saturday, December 29.    12/17/2007

City of Chilliwack and CN rail have negotiated whistle blowing.CN trains will not be blowing their whistles at the following three crossing any more, Yale Road East, Annis Road and Lickman Road effective from the 15th of November. These crossing all have warning lights gates and safety signals now.   For those of you that like the sound of a train whistle you will have to go a little further to hear it now. For the balance of us it will be nice not to hear it in Town. 12/17/2007

MLS® sales activity showed a noticeable increase in October in the area served by the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board, according to statistics released by the Board. Chilliwack Board had $105,009,385 worth of sales in October 2007 which is up by 39 per cent from Septembers' total, and an increase of 33 per cent from the total in October 2006.  326 properties traded hands through the Chilliwack Board in October 2007, 39 per cent more than in September and 21 per cent more than in October 2006.  The average price of homes in October 2007 was $307,459. up from October of 2006 by 6%. At the end of the month Chilliwack had 1106 active residential listings on the mls system. 12/17/2007

Twenty five entries into the Lighting contest. Here are the addresses, 10470 McDonald Rd, 10135 Hymar Dr., 10119 Evergreen St., 45538 Lewis, 46351 Yale Rd (sandstone place condo units) 9585 Broadway, 45354 Labelle Ave, #3-45458 Crescent Dr., 45400 Spartan, 46521 Brooks, 7649 Sapphire Dr, 7355 Leary Cresc, 45130 Bluejay ave., 6862 Brada St., 6516 Fern St., 6055 Glenmore ddr., 6040 Glenmore Dr., 5992 Deerfield Cres., #13-45286 Watson Rd., 5596 Thom Creek Dr., 555 Teskey Pl., 44649 Thom Creek Dr., 44649 Riverwood Cres., 44715 Riverwood Cres., #76-46511 Chillliwack Lake Rd., 9986 Llanberis Way.The winners were Lights only -10470 McDonald Road on Fairfield IslandCompletely Decorated -10135 Hymar DriveStrata/conco/mobile-#76-46511 Chilliwack Lake RoadOverall Creative Effect #3-45459 Crescent ... 12/15/2007

 There is a great service available in Chilliwack and actually is available across Canada. visit this web site to see if it is available in your town. www.operationrednose.com          Operation Red Nose is a service that is dedicated to fighting impaired driving. Volunteers provide motorists with free safe rides home.They do accept donations which are then passed on for the benefit  of Chilliwack Restorative Action & Youth Advocacy Association. These donations are  used to support youth programs in Chilliwack and  community.Even if you are out of town it is available because transfers are available between municipalities from White Rock to Harrison. Not only that you can get your vehicle home because volunteers work in threes two with you the 3rd drives your vehicle home. This service ... 12/12/2007

This year again Chilliwack  and District Real Estate Board will again be spreading the joy of the coming Christmas season through thier annual Christmas Decorating and Lighting festival. The contest is open ot all residential homes and there are 5 categories. -lights only, -overall creative effect,-completely decorated/full display,-condo/townhouse/apartment/mobile.-past winner all categories combined.Each winner will get a prize. Teh contest addresses will be in the front page on Chilliwack Progress Real Estate Review on December 14 adn December 21.  Entry formas can be picked up al all teh local real estate offices or the Chilliwack and District Real Estate board office. Deadline for entries is December 3, 2007. Judging will be done by and independent  community team on December 8 adn... 11/23/2007

CITY ANNOUNCES A TRIO OF COMMUNITY PROJECTSOctober 24, 2007COMMUNITY PROJECTSOCTOBER 24, 2007 CHILLIWACK B.C. - Mayor Clint Hames announced plans today for three community projects.  These are the construction of a new Chilliwack Cultural Centre, the renovation and upgrading of the Cheam Centre, and the installation of a synthetic turf sports field at Townsend Park. The trio of projects is slated to begin before the end of the year.A Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) has been issued to identify qualified companies with the experience, resources and skills to design and construct the new Cultural Centre. A similar RFEI has been prepared for the Cheam Centre project, and will be released shortly. The synthetic turf field bid package is currently being prepared and will also be re... 11/22/2007

My mother always told me that 'a spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar.'I sure needed her advice to convince the homeowner next door to STAGE her house before she listed it. With stuffed road kill owls hanging from the entrance ceiling, poorly painted maroon walls in the kitchen ,a dark brown tunnel for a hall and a general air of cat , it screamed out for help. After spending $4500 on painting, new floors and curb appeal the homeowner sold the home for $35, 000 over the first listing price. Now she is telling everyone she knows what STAGING can do. Who would have 'thunk' it? STAGING works!Fixing up a property before you sell is not really a new concept. Listing Realtors have suggested, this idea for years. But today , buyers with their busy lifestyles expect ... 03/25/2007