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The Tuberculosis Era in Chilliwack
A look back at tuberculosis in Chilliwack, 1890 - 1960's.
Monica Braun
Mar 23, 20244 min read
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The Days Before Remembrance Day
With Remembrance Day around the corner, I found myself thinking about the traditions we have created to honour our veterans, and the...
Krista Butt
Nov 10, 20233 min read
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Dichotomies
March, to me, is a month characterized by dichotomies. Many of us are familiar with the saying, "March comes in like a lion, and goes out...
Monica Braun
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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When Eaton's Ruled Downtown Chilliwack
The phrase, “meet you in front of Eaton’s”, really meant something to Chilliwackians back in the day (and it still does to many). ...
Merlin Bunt
Oct 1, 20223 min read
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A RENOVATION OF THE HEART: CHILLIWACK’S HIDDEN GEM
Hidden between sprawling cornfields and suburban architecture, a century-old house sits collecting secrets in its walls. A single step...
Kalie Holford
Jul 2, 20222 min read
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What's Old is New Again, in Downtown Chilliwack
We've all noticed some pretty dramatic changes in Historic Downtown Chilliwack these days! For those of you that grew up here, this new...
Krista Butt
Jun 16, 20222 min read
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THE BUILDING OF HIGHWAY 1 and A SHORT STRETCH OF NOW FORGOTTEN, ABANDONED ROAD IN CHILLIWACK
A brief history of Highway 1 in Chilliwack and a long forgotten road that led to adventure and opportunity.
Merlin Bunt
Mar 5, 20223 min read
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LITTLE MOUNTAIN – WHILE TIMELESSLY OLDER THAN CHILLIWACK ITSELF, RELATIVELY LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT IT
To some extent, virtually everyone who has ever lived in Chilliwack (as well as those who predate its settlers) has been aware of Little...
Merlin Bunt
Jan 8, 20223 min read
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An Old-Fashioned Chilliwack Christmas with Isaac Kipp and His Family
Read about a typical Chilliwack family Christmas in the early 1900's.
Merlin Bunt
Dec 11, 20213 min read
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