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Eric Welsh

Eric Welsh

I joined the Chilliwack Progress in 2007. Originally hired as a sports reporter, I’ve branched out in recent years to cover everything from school board to politics, cops, and courts to human-interest features.

I have won several awards during my time at the Progress, including a Canadian Community Newspaper Association feature writing award and four Ma Murray golds from the B.C. Community Newspaper Association. I live in Chilliwack with my wife, two children and two dogs. When I’m not covering the news, I coach youth soccer and prowl around thrift stores looking for vintage toys.

Phone
604-702-5572
Email
eric.welsh@theprogress.com

Recent Work by Eric

FVRD calls for provincial funding for radon mitigation

FVRD calls for provincial funding for radon mitigation

Several homes in the eastern Fraser Valley registered above the safe level for the gas
Suspect in double-homicide near Chilliwack released from jail

Suspect in double-homicide near Chilliwack released from jail

Robert Amede Freeman had been at Surrey Pretrial Services Centre since being arrested Sept. 13
Former Skwah First Nation CFO stole nearly $300,000 from band

Former Skwah First Nation CFO stole nearly $300,000 from band

For his crimes, Danilo Tolentino Guanzon was given a two-year CSO at the Chilliwack Law Courts
Chilliwack’s Ruth and Naomi’s Family Centre plays role in addict’s recovery

Chilliwack’s Ruth and Naomi’s Family Centre plays role in addict’s recovery

Tausha Scott spent years battling drug and alcohol abuse, but now finds herself in a better place
Chilliwack drug trafficker Clayton Eheler given 7 year sentence

Chilliwack drug trafficker Clayton Eheler given 7 year sentence

But with credit for time served, Eheler only has two years jail time remaining
Chilliwack welding students take top spot in national contest with Grizzly bear barbecue

Chilliwack welding students take top spot in national contest with Grizzly bear barbecue

A G.W. Graham group won $15,000 through the CWB Welding Foundation’s Forged by Youth competition
Cuts to handyDART service impact Chilliwack’s rural customers

Cuts to handyDART service impact Chilliwack’s rural customers

People in Yarrow, Cultus Lake and other parts of town have limited hours to use the buses
Chilliwack man accused of shooting at RCMP in Victoria Day standoff denied bail

Chilliwack man accused of shooting at RCMP in Victoria Day standoff denied bail

Daniel Hackl is staying in jail, with his next court date scheduled for mid-September
Former Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld loses battle in B.C. Supreme Court

Former Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld loses battle in B.C. Supreme Court

Neufeld has been seeking to have a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal complaint against him dismissed
Former Mission political candidate faces criminal charges in Chilliwack

Former Mission political candidate faces criminal charges in Chilliwack

Among the counts that Wyatt Scott is dealing with is a charge of trafficking in persons under 18
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