TEDxChilliwack 2019

What is TEDxChilliwack?

TEDxChilliwack is a not-for-profit, annual one-day event held in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Come hear live speakers share innovative and optimistic ideas with a community of open and curious minds searching for ways to make a difference.

Buy your tickets before they sell out: tedxchilliwack.com/attend

From the TEDxChilliwack website:
“TEDxChilliwack is an independently organized local group comprised of passionate volunteers who are dedicated to ideas worth spreading. The fourth TEDxChilliwack event will take place on April 13, 2019 at G. W. Graham Theatre. The goal of this event is to help people connect in an environment that inspires the expression of unique points of view and celebrates perspectives from our local community.

Imagine Chilliwack’s most fascinating and engaging speakers, with new, big ideas, coming together for one day to share their passions and their visions for the world. We are home to extraordinary ideas and remarkable people and TEDxChilliwack looks forward to showcasing this brilliance and helping to enable these great ideas to be put into action.”

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2019 Speaker List

This years speakers include Carin Bondar, Dave Dinesen, Michelle Ebbin, Natalie Forstbauer, Natella Isazada, Jess Montgomery, Jon Morrison, Dr. Kevin Orieux, Steven Point, Reen Rose, Alyson Seale, and Fatima Zaidi.

Learn more about the 2019 TEDxChilliwack speakers here: tedxchilliwack.com/2019-speakers

Buy your tickets before they sell out: tedxchilliwack.com/attend

Learn more here: tedxchilliwack.com

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CSCL Chilly Wackers Versus Boston Bruins Alumni Game

On February 23rd 2019, Chilliwack Society for Community Living (CSCL) put on a great sporting affair. The CSCL Chilly Wackers took on the Boston Bruins Alumni team; a team that features Bruins greats like Ray Bourque, Al Iafrate, Joe Mullen and more, all in support of CSCL’s fundraiser.

We at Around Chilliwack had a chance to tag along with the Chilly Wackers to get a look at the game from behind the scenes. Seeing so many people collaborating for such an important community organization was enough to lift anyones spirts. The hockey game was a great excuse to bring so many of Chilliwack’s amazing people together, and a lot of fun to witness the passion of our local hockey spirit.

“The Chilliwack Society for Community Living (CSCL), in partnership with community, builds capacity for the inclusion of people with varying abilities. We promote diversity and provide innovative, individualized services that enhance quality of life.”

Congratulations to CSCL on a great event and fundraiser! Thanks for having us along.

Learn more about CSCL here: http://cscl.org

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Thank You

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Thank you!!!

We gave away over $600 in gift cards and gift certificates from different businesses in downtown Chilliwack over the last few days. Special thanks to the Downtown Chilliwack BIA for their work in putting this together, and to the business’s participating!!

Today we would love it if you could follow all of the participating businesses:

Kent’s Chicken Coop
Uptown Grill
Did I Mention Flowers?
Dickens Sweets
Carter Hearing
Mission Thrift Store
Michael’s on Main
Decades Coffee Club
PickEco Refills
The Yellow Deli
Payton & Buckle
Acoustic Emporium
Cascade Vitamins
Supplement King
Fazio Fitness
Mad Butcher
Corky’s Irish Pub
New Concept Hair
Scarecrow Ink
Fraser Valley Footcare
Triple Play Pub
and Mill Street Barber Shop.

THANK YOU. We love and appreciate our downtown businesses and the best way to keep our downtown thriving and growing is to get out there and support them.

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway Day #6

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway

THE FINAL DAY!!!

We are giving away over $600 in gift cards and gift certificates from different businesses in downtown Chilliwack over the next few days. Special thanks to the Downtown Chilliwack BIA for their work in putting this together, and to the business’s participating!!

Today you have a chance to win gift package:

Kent’s Chicken Coop ($25 Gift Certificate)
Uptown Grill ($25 Gift Certificate)
Did I Mention Flowers? ($25 Gift Certificate)
Dickens Sweets ($25 Gift Certificate)
Carter Hearing (Travel Case & Starbucks Gift Card)

TO ENTER:
Comment (enter your email with your name) and tell us who you shared this post with (first name’s only). We want people to know all about Around Chilliwack and the amazing businesses we have downtown.

Comments close at 11pm, Feb 12th and winner will be randomly selected the following day, Feb 13th. Winner will be contacted via email left with comment.

*We will not email you other than if you win; we will not add you to any list. We value your email just like we value ours.

*Contest is open to all BC residents, winner must collect prize from the Downtown BIA Office. Comment below for a valid entry. Only one win per person. Contest closes at 10pm*.

Be sure to “Like” our participating businesses; Around Chilliwack, Downtown Chilliwack BIA, Kent’s Chicken Coop, Uptown Grill, Did I Mention Flowers?, Dickens Sweets, and Carter Hearing.

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway Day #5

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway

We are giving away over $600 in gift cards and gift certificates from different businesses in downtown Chilliwack over the next few days. Special thanks to the Downtown Chilliwack BIA for their work in putting this together, and to the business’s participating!!

Today you have a chance to win gift package:

Mission Thrift Store ($25 Gift Certificate)
Michael’s on Main ($25 Gift Certificate)
Decades Coffee Club ($25 Gift Certificate)
Mill Street Barber Shop (One Man’s Hair Cut & Shampoo PLUS a bottle of CREW shampoo)

TO ENTER:
Comment (enter your email*) below by telling us the most romantic city in the world (according to you!).

Comments close at 10pm, Feb 11th and winner will be randomly selected the following day, Feb 12th. Winner will be contacted via email left with comment.

*We will not email you other than if you win; we will not add you to any list. We value your email just like we value ours.

*Contest is open to all BC residents, winner must collect prize from the Downtown BIA Office. Comment below for a valid entry. Only one win per person. Contest closes at 10pm*.

Be sure to “Like” our participating businesses; Around Chilliwack, Downtown Chilliwack BIA, Mission Thrift Store, Michael’s on Main, Decades Coffee Club, and Mill Street Barber Shop.

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway Day #4

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway

WINNER OF DAY FOUR: Carol (we sent you an email)

We are giving away over $600 in gift cards and gift certificates from different businesses in downtown Chilliwack over the next few days. Special thanks to the Downtown Chilliwack BIA for their work in putting this together, and to the business’s participating!!

Today you have a chance to win gift package:

PickEco Refills ($25 Gift Certificate)
The Yellow Deli ($25 Gift Card)
Payton & Buckle ($25 Gift Certificate)
Acoustic Emporium 2 Tickets to Feb 22 Show

TO ENTER:
Comment (enter your email*) below on if you would prefer chocolates or candy (and what kind).

Comments close at 10pm, Feb 9th and winner will be randomly selected the following day, Feb 10th. Winner will be contacted via email left with comment.

*We will not email you other than if you win; we will not add you to any list. We value your email just like we value ours.

*Contest is open to all BC residents, winner must collect prize from the Downtown BIA Office. Comment below for a valid entry. Only one win per person. Contest closes at 10pm*.

Be sure to “Like” our participating businesses; Around Chilliwack, Downtown Chilliwack BIA, PickEco Refills, The Yellow Deli, Payton & Buckle, and Acoustic Emporium.

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway Day #3

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway

WINNER OF DAY Three: Be (we sent you an email)

We are giving away over $600 in gift cards and gift certificates from different businesses in downtown Chilliwack over the next few days. Special thanks to the Downtown Chilliwack BIA for their work in putting this together, and to the business’s participating!!

Today you have a chance to win gift package:

Cascade Vitamins ($25 Gift Certificate)
Supplement King ($25 Gift Card)
Fazio Fitness & Juice Bar ($25 Gift Certificate)
Mad Butcher ($25 Gift Card)

TO ENTER:
Comment (enter your email*) below on whether you prefer pancakes or waffles.

Comments close at 10pm, Feb 9th and winner will be randomly selected the following day, Feb 10th. Winner will be contacted via email left with comment.

*We will not email you other than if you win; we will not add you to any list. We value your email just like we value ours.

*Contest is open to all BC residents, winner must collect prize from the Downtown BIA Office. Comment below for a valid entry. Only one win per person. Contest closes at 10pm*.

Be sure to “Like” our participating businesses; Around Chilliwack, Downtown Chilliwack BIA, Cascade Vitamins, Supplement King, Fazio Fitness & Mad Butcher.

John Martin, Chilliwack MLA - Tacoque Eatery

John took a moment, on behalf of the BC Legislative Assembly, to welcome TacoQue Eatery to downtown Chilliwack. The downtown core is on the verge of change and it's because of businesses like this. Congratulations TacoQue!

Visit John’s Facebook Page to see what else he’s up to.

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway Day #2

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway

WINNER OF DAY TWO: Julie (we sent you an email)

We are giving away over $600 in gift cards and gift certificates from different businesses in downtown Chilliwack over the next few days. Special thanks to the Downtown Chilliwack BIA for their work in putting this together, and to the business’s participating!!

Today you have a chance to win gift package:

Corky’s Irish Pub ($25 Gift Certificate)
New Concept Hair ($25 Gift Certificate)
Scarecrow Ink ($25 Gift Certificate)

TO ENTER:
Comment (enter your email*) below on what your ideal Valentine’s Day dinner would be.

Comments close at 10pm, Feb 8th and winner will be randomly selected the following day, Feb 9th. Winner will be contacted via email left with comment.

*We will not email you other than if you win; we will not add you to any list. We value your email just like we value ours.

*Contest is open to all BC residents, winner must collect prize from the Downtown BIA Office. Comment below for a valid entry. Only one win per person. Contest closes at 10pm*.

Be sure to “Like” our participating businesses; Around Chilliwack, Downtown Chilliwack BIA, Corky’s Irish Pub, New Concept Hair and Scarecrow Ink.

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway Day #1

Love Downtown Chilliwack - Valentine's Giveaway

WINNER OF DAY ONE: Leo Nickle

We are giving away over $600 in gift cards and gift certificates from different businesses in downtown Chilliwack over the next few days. Special thanks to the Downtown Chilliwack BIA for their work in putting this together, and to the business’s participating!!

Today you have a chance to win gift package number one:

The first package is:

Triple Play Pub ($25 Gift Certificate)
Michael’s on Main ($25 Gift Certificate)
Fraser Valley Footcare ($45 for Clinic Visit)

TO ENTER:
Comment below on what your favourite movie to watch around Valentine’s Day is.

Comments close at 10pm, Feb 7th and winner will be randomly selected the following day, Feb 8th. Winner will be contacted via email left with comment.

*We will not email you other than if you win; we will not add you to any list. We value your email just like we value ours.

*Contest is open to all BC residents, winner must collect prize from the Downtown BIA Office. Comment below for a valid entry. Only one win per person. Contest closes at 10pm*.

Be sure to “Like” our participating businesses; Around Chilliwack, Downtown Chilliwack BIA, Michael’s on Main, Fraser Valley Footcare and Triple Play Pub.

Bonus Giveaway Holiday-Cheermeister Christmas Celebration Extravaganza Bonanza

Bonus Giveaway Holiday-Cheermeister Christmas Celebration Extravaganza Bonanza

We are giving away 6 different gifts today and you could win!!!

Special thanks to the Downtown Chilliwack BIA for their work in putting this together!

You have a chance to win a gift card/certificate to one of the following:

Decades Coffee Club ($25 Gift Cards)
Wildwest Revival ($25 Gift Certificate)
4th Dimension Escape Rooms (Two Free Admissions - $40 value)
Twisted Thistle ($25 Gift Certificate)
Luna Float (1x 90 Min Float Session)
Chilliwack Blueberries (5lb frozen blueberries, 1 jar of blueberry jam & 1 frozen blueberry pie)

TO ENTER:
Comment below on what gift card/certificate you would hope to win.

*Contest is open to all BC residents, winner must collect prize from the location of prize won. Like Around Chilliwack, Downtown Chilliwack BIA, Decades Coffee Club, 4th Dimension Escape Rooms, Wildwest Revival, Twisted Thistle, Luna Float and Chilliwack Blueberries and comment below for a valid entry. Only one win per person. Contest closes at 10pm on December 15th*

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day Six: Old Yale Brewing

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day Six: Old Yale Brewing

Congratulations Kory Nicholson you won!!!

We are giving away over $100 of gift certificates to various stores around downtown Chilliwack and beyond!!!

It’s our sixth of six days in the Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaways. Today we are giving away a $20 gift card for Old Yale Brewing!!! With a brand new area in their tasting room, Old Yale Brewing is a great place to meet up with friends, get a growler filled or just to stop in for a slice of pizza and a pint! Old Yale Brewing is located at #404-44550 S. SUMAS RD. (map below)

To enter the draw: Tell us your appetizer! Get a bonus entry for following Old Yale Brewing on Facebook and Instagram.

How to leave a comment: Write your answer in the comment section, click “Post Comment” and then enter your name and email address (your e-mail address will be used only to contact you if you’ve won. It will not be saved, sold or given away). You can leave the “enter your website” blank if you like, and hit ‘Comment as Guest’. Boom! You’re entered!

Leave your comment by 9:00pm tonight, Dec. 14th, and we will randomly choose a winner. Comments will be closed at exactly 9:00pm tonight. Winner will be announced on the top of this post and will be contacted to arrange pickup of prize.

 

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day Five: Bastion Games

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day Five: Bastion Games

WINNER: Colton - We’ve emailed about your prize!

It’s our fourth of six days in the Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaways. Today we are giving away a $20 gift card for Bastion Games!!! The best place in Chilliwack for comic books, board games and collectibles. Whether you’re looking for a new Monopoly board OR you’re looking to expand into the board game universe, this is the place to go. Bastion Games is located at #101 - 45610 Yale Road. (map below)

To enter the draw: Tell us your favourite board game!!!! Get a bonus entry for following Bastion on Facebook and Instagram.

How to leave a comment: Write your answer in the comment section, click “Post Comment” and then enter your name and email address (your e-mail address will be used only to contact you if you’ve won. It will not be saved, sold or given away). You can leave the “enter your website” blank if you like, and hit ‘Comment as Guest’. Boom! You’re entered!

Leave your comment by 9:00pm tonight, Dec. 13th, and we will randomly choose a winner. Comments will be closed at exactly 9:00pm tonight. Winner will be announced on the top of this post and will be contacted to arrange pickup of prize.

 

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day Four: Decades Coffee Club

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day Four: Decades Coffee Club

It’s our fourth of six days in the Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaways. Today we are giving away a $20 gift card for Decades Coffee Club! Decades is the ideal place to enjoy fresh baked goods, a hot beverage with a friend; or, to find a quiet corner to settle in and enjoy a book. Decades Coffee Club is located at 45846 Wellington Ave. (map below)

To enter the draw: Tell us your favourite Christmas movie!!! Get a bonus entry for following Decades on Facebook and Instagram.

How to leave a comment: Write your answer in the comment section, click “Post Comment” and then enter your name and email address (your e-mail address will be used only to contact you if you’ve won. It will not be saved, sold or given away). You can leave the “enter your website” blank if you like, and hit ‘Comment as Guest’. Boom! You’re entered!

Leave your comment by 9:00pm tonight, Dec. 12th, and we will randomly choose a winner. Comments will be closed at exactly 9:00pm tonight. Winner will be announced on the top of this post and will be contacted to arrange pickup of prize.

 

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day Three: Major League 2

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day Three: Major League 2

It’s our third of six days in the Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaways. Today we are giving away a $20 gift card for Major League 2! You can stop into Major League 2 for lunch or dinner; OR, enjoy one of their daily specials at 45768 GAETZ STREET

To enter the draw: Tell us your favourite beverage to have over the holidays. Get a bonus entry for following Major League 2 on Facebook and Instagram.

How to leave a comment: Write your answer in the comment section, click “Post Comment” and then enter your name and email address (your e-mail address will be used only to contact you if you’ve won. It will not be saved, sold or given away). You can leave the “enter your website” blank if you like, and hit ‘Comment as Guest’. Boom! You’re entered!

Leave your comment by 9:00pm tonight, Dec. 10th, and we will randomly choose a winner. Comments will be closed at exactly 9:00pm tonight. Winner will be announced on the top of this post and will be contacted to arrange pickup of prize.

 

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day Two: The Town Butcher

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day Two: The Town Butcher

Congratulations Lorraine Smith, you’ve won and we’ve sent you an email!

It’s our second of six days in the Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaways. Today we are giving away a $20 gift card for The Town Butcher! This amazing store is located at #301-5580 Vedder Rd (map below).

To enter the draw: Tell us if you prefer a Christmas turkey, ham, duck or even a Christmas goose!
Get a bonus entry for following The Town Butcher on Facebook and Instagram.

How to leave a comment: Write your answer in the comment section, click “Post Comment” and then enter your name and email address (your e-mail address will be used only to contact you if you’ve won. It will not be saved, sold or given away). You can leave the “enter your website” blank if you like, and hit ‘Comment as Guest’. Boom! You’re entered!

Leave your comment by 9:00pm tonight, Dec. 10th, and we will randomly choose a winner. Comments will be closed at exactly 9:00pm tonight. Winner will be announced on the top of this post and will be contacted to arrange pickup of prize.

 

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day One: Cultivate Cafe

Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaway - Day One: Cultivate Cafe

WINNER: Elma Pauls. We sent you an email to arrange getting your gift certificate.

It’s our first of six days in the Around Chilliwack Christmas Giveaways. Today we are giving away a $20 gift card for Cultivate Cafe! This beautiful new cafe is located in Minter Country Garden.

To enter the draw: Leave a comment below letting us know who you would take to the Cultivate Cafe.
Get a bonus entry for following Cultivate Cafe on Facebook and Instagram.

How to leave a comment: Write your answer in the comment section, click “Post Comment” and then enter your name and email address (your e-mail address will be used only to contact you if you’ve won. It will not be saved, sold or given away). You can leave the “enter your website” blank if you like, and hit ‘Comment as Guest’. Boom! You’re entered!

Leave your comment by 9:00pm tonight, Dec. 9th, and we will randomly choose a winner. Comments will be closed at exactly 9:00pm tonight. Winner will be announced on the top of this post and will be contacted to arrange pickup of prize.

Where To Eat in Chilliwack - What's Next

Where To Eat in Chilliwack - What's Next

We are working through our TOP 10 Places to Eat in Chilliwack and we need your help.

We have a couple more places to visit before posting our official list, but we want to know where we should go for our final 3 spots! Help us choose by picking three below!

Thanks so much for helping us decide and we look forward to bringing you a comprehensive list, albeit our own take, of delicious eateries in Chilliwack.

Celebrating Small Business in BC

Celebrating Small Business in BC

John Martin, Chilliwack MLA, took some time to talk about small business week in BC and the importance of small business in our community and province.

Get out there and support small business in our community.

RE- ELECT Jason Lum, Chilliwack City Councillor

RE- ELECT Jason Lum, Chilliwack City Councillor

We are excited for this upcoming municipal election. Nothing impacts voters more than the decisions made on the municipal level from your school trustees, city council and city mayor.

On October 20th be sure to use your democratic right and VOTE! It makes a difference!!! Get to know who is running in all positions and get yourself to the voters booth.

Around Chilliwack is proud to stand next to Jason Lum in his run for re-election. Having worked closely with him for the last number of years, we’ve seen not only the knowledge and impact Jason has on our city, but also his heart in the works he does.

Below you can see Jason speak for himself and we proudly stand beside him.