Desmond Devnich
@desmonddevnich.ca
Marketing, communications & events professional
👨🏼💻 @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social
📚 UFV • BA, CMNS '27
📍 S'ólh Téméxw — Chilliwack, BC 🇨🇦
👨🏼💻 @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social
📚 UFV • BA, CMNS '27
📍 S'ólh Téméxw — Chilliwack, BC 🇨🇦
Start your morning the best way possible — with a warm stack of pancakes, good company, and plenty of campus spirit at UFV in Chilliwack! blogs.ufv.ca/announce/202... 🥞 @goufv.bsky.social #UFV
February 13, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Start your morning the best way possible — with a warm stack of pancakes, good company, and plenty of campus spirit at UFV in Chilliwack! blogs.ufv.ca/announce/202... 🥞 @goufv.bsky.social #UFV
I am deeply saddened by the horrific tragedy in Tumbler Ridge yesterday. My heart is with the families affected & with the entire community as it grieves. Please join me in praying for them during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you to the first responders serving w/ courage & compassion.
February 11, 2026 at 2:49 PM
I am deeply saddened by the horrific tragedy in Tumbler Ridge yesterday. My heart is with the families affected & with the entire community as it grieves. Please join me in praying for them during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you to the first responders serving w/ courage & compassion.
“Sometimes time seems to pass like a fast-break offence, and it’d be nice to call a timeout.” blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2026/02... via @goufv.bsky.social 🏀 #GoCascades #WeClimbWeConquer
End of an era for Tuchscherer basketball family
It seems like only yesterday that a photo of Al Tuchscherer and his young family was taken at centre court in the UFV Athletics Centre, Al in the early days of his UFV basketball coaching career and d...
blogs.ufv.ca
February 10, 2026 at 4:23 AM
“Sometimes time seems to pass like a fast-break offence, and it’d be nice to call a timeout.” blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2026/02... via @goufv.bsky.social 🏀 #GoCascades #WeClimbWeConquer
“Accessibility is at the heart of why I do this work,” Hay said. “When we remove cost barriers through open education, we open doors for students to fully engage in their learning.”
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@goufv.bsky.social @tlcatufv.bsky.social @fraservalleytoday.bsky.social | #UFV
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@goufv.bsky.social @tlcatufv.bsky.social @fraservalleytoday.bsky.social | #UFV
Awards recognize efforts of University of the Fraser Valley staff to make education more affordable for students
ABBOTSFORD - A pair of University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) educators are being recognized for their work to ...
fraservalleytoday.ca
February 8, 2026 at 4:53 AM
“Accessibility is at the heart of why I do this work,” Hay said. “When we remove cost barriers through open education, we open doors for students to fully engage in their learning.”
fraservalleytoday.ca/2026/02/07/a...
@goufv.bsky.social @tlcatufv.bsky.social @fraservalleytoday.bsky.social | #UFV
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@goufv.bsky.social @tlcatufv.bsky.social @fraservalleytoday.bsky.social | #UFV
It’s always a fantastic Friday afternoon when I get the chance to connect with my peers in non-profit marketing to talk about hot topics in our industry in the Fraser Valley. 💬 #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitfundraising #charitabledonations
February 7, 2026 at 8:48 AM
It’s always a fantastic Friday afternoon when I get the chance to connect with my peers in non-profit marketing to talk about hot topics in our industry in the Fraser Valley. 💬 #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitfundraising #charitabledonations
I know what I’m bringing to the next staff meeting potluck! But first, who wants to try this recipe from Reba’s Place while watching #SuperBowlLX this weekend? 🧀 www.msn.com/en-us/foodan...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I know what I’m bringing to the next staff meeting potluck! But first, who wants to try this recipe from Reba’s Place while watching #SuperBowlLX this weekend? 🧀 www.msn.com/en-us/foodan...
Get to know UFV’s new provost and vice president academic, Dr. Tracy Ryder Glass, in this excellent article by Rachel Tait for The Cascade: ufvcascade.ca/ufvs-new-pro... 📰 #UFV @goufv.bsky.social
UFV’s new Provost is Dr. Tracy Ryder Glass | The Cascade
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February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Get to know UFV’s new provost and vice president academic, Dr. Tracy Ryder Glass, in this excellent article by Rachel Tait for The Cascade: ufvcascade.ca/ufvs-new-pro... 📰 #UFV @goufv.bsky.social
Grateful and humbled to be acclaimed to serve on UFV Senate for the remainder of this term and the 2026–27 year ahead.
Thank you to everyone who nominated and supported me, and congratulations to all those elected.
@goufv.bsky.social
www.ufv.ca/secretariat/...
Thank you to everyone who nominated and supported me, and congratulations to all those elected.
@goufv.bsky.social
www.ufv.ca/secretariat/...
Secretariat > Elections > Results
www.ufv.ca
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Grateful and humbled to be acclaimed to serve on UFV Senate for the remainder of this term and the 2026–27 year ahead.
Thank you to everyone who nominated and supported me, and congratulations to all those elected.
@goufv.bsky.social
www.ufv.ca/secretariat/...
Thank you to everyone who nominated and supported me, and congratulations to all those elected.
@goufv.bsky.social
www.ufv.ca/secretariat/...
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Unique Chilliwack coffee shop opens its doors, looking to brew hope and community
Unique Chilliwack coffee shop opens its doors, looking to brew hope and community
CHILLIWACK - Following months of planning, building and dreaming, a social enterprise coffee shop with an underlying goal of brewing hope, community a...
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February 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Unique Chilliwack coffee shop opens its doors, looking to brew hope and community
@goufv.bsky.social students: UFV SUS has some fantastic events coming up Feb. 9–12 for Health & Wellness Week, supporting physical, nutritional, mental, and sexual health. Details: mailchi.mp/ufvsus.ca/hw... 💚
February 4, 2026 at 10:24 AM
@goufv.bsky.social students: UFV SUS has some fantastic events coming up Feb. 9–12 for Health & Wellness Week, supporting physical, nutritional, mental, and sexual health. Details: mailchi.mp/ufvsus.ca/hw... 💚
Such a great afternoon stopping by Ruth's Coffee opening day in support of Ruth & Naomi’s Mission! ☕🤍
More than just a coffee shop, Ruth’s Coffee is a welcoming community hub creating real opportunities for participants to build confidence, gain job skills, and connect with the community.
More than just a coffee shop, Ruth’s Coffee is a welcoming community hub creating real opportunities for participants to build confidence, gain job skills, and connect with the community.
February 4, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Such a great afternoon stopping by Ruth's Coffee opening day in support of Ruth & Naomi’s Mission! ☕🤍
More than just a coffee shop, Ruth’s Coffee is a welcoming community hub creating real opportunities for participants to build confidence, gain job skills, and connect with the community.
More than just a coffee shop, Ruth’s Coffee is a welcoming community hub creating real opportunities for participants to build confidence, gain job skills, and connect with the community.
Thank you to the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, all its sponsors, board members and staff for another spectacular Business Excellence Awards! Congratulations to the many local business and non-profit leaders who were recognized as nominees and winners of awards this evening. 👏🏼
February 1, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Thank you to the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, all its sponsors, board members and staff for another spectacular Business Excellence Awards! Congratulations to the many local business and non-profit leaders who were recognized as nominees and winners of awards this evening. 👏🏼
A cup of coffee. A caring conversation. A compassionate community. ☕🩵
@chilliwackhospice.bsky.social Coffee & Compassion Grief Support Circle
Monday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. | Drop-in | Free
🔗 www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
@chilliwackhospice.bsky.social Coffee & Compassion Grief Support Circle
Monday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. | Drop-in | Free
🔗 www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Coffee and Compassion Support Circle | Drop-in Grief Support
Enjoy a cup of coffee and experience the compassion of our drop-in grief support circle. Facilitated once monthly on Monday afternoons starting at 1:00pm by Yuliia Kovalova, our Coffee and Compassion ...
www.chilliwackhospice.org
January 30, 2026 at 5:05 AM
A cup of coffee. A caring conversation. A compassionate community. ☕🩵
@chilliwackhospice.bsky.social Coffee & Compassion Grief Support Circle
Monday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. | Drop-in | Free
🔗 www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
@chilliwackhospice.bsky.social Coffee & Compassion Grief Support Circle
Monday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. | Drop-in | Free
🔗 www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
“This is Canada West,” Attieh said. “Every team has something to bring to the game. We never judge a team by their record. We prepare the same for every team, and we go out there bringing our best game and our highest standard.” ufvcascade.ca/rozema-our-p... 🏐 #WeClimbWeConquer #RallyForTheValley
Rozema: “Our process can result in winning” | The Cascade
ufvcascade.ca
January 27, 2026 at 8:24 AM
“This is Canada West,” Attieh said. “Every team has something to bring to the game. We never judge a team by their record. We prepare the same for every team, and we go out there bringing our best game and our highest standard.” ufvcascade.ca/rozema-our-p... 🏐 #WeClimbWeConquer #RallyForTheValley
A gentle reminder to look up and slow down this weekend. 🌅 #ShareChilliwack #InStólō #TheFraserValley #ExploreBC
January 25, 2026 at 3:35 AM
A gentle reminder to look up and slow down this weekend. 🌅 #ShareChilliwack #InStólō #TheFraserValley #ExploreBC
Galentine’s at Thrifty Boutique 💖
Fri., Feb. 13 | 6–9 p.m.
Shopping + appetizers + drinks + games + prizes + @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social Relaxation Program treatments.
🎟️ $5 tickets (in-store only)
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Fri., Feb. 13 | 6–9 p.m.
Shopping + appetizers + drinks + games + prizes + @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social Relaxation Program treatments.
🎟️ $5 tickets (in-store only)
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Galentine’s Evening Shopping Event
Grab your friends and treat yourselves to a fun night out at Thrifty Boutique! Join us for our Galentine’s Evening Shopping Event on Friday, Feb. 13 from 6–9 p.m. for an evening of thrifted finds, sna...
www.chilliwackhospice.org
January 23, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Galentine’s at Thrifty Boutique 💖
Fri., Feb. 13 | 6–9 p.m.
Shopping + appetizers + drinks + games + prizes + @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social Relaxation Program treatments.
🎟️ $5 tickets (in-store only)
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Fri., Feb. 13 | 6–9 p.m.
Shopping + appetizers + drinks + games + prizes + @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social Relaxation Program treatments.
🎟️ $5 tickets (in-store only)
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Valentine’s Day can feel especially heavy when you’re grieving or supporting someone living with a serious illness. ❤️🩹 Join @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social for a gentle gathering for connection, remembrance, and support.
📅 Fri, Feb 13 | 🕙 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
📅 Fri, Feb 13 | 🕙 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Celebration of Love
Valentine's Day can be a challenging time for those whose lives have been touched by grief or serious illness. Join us for "Celebration of Love," a special gathering designed to provide connection and...
www.chilliwackhospice.org
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Valentine’s Day can feel especially heavy when you’re grieving or supporting someone living with a serious illness. ❤️🩹 Join @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social for a gentle gathering for connection, remembrance, and support.
📅 Fri, Feb 13 | 🕙 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
📅 Fri, Feb 13 | 🕙 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Join @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social for a powerful community film screening: No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial — a moving story of grief, dignity, and homelessness. Panel discussion to follow. In partnership with BC Centre for Palliative Care.
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial Film Screening
Join us for a screening of the documentary No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial.
The screening will be held at The'í:tselíya - Health & Community Centre in Chilliwack, BC, on February 26 from 1–...
www.chilliwackhospice.org
January 21, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Join @chilliwackhospice.bsky.social for a powerful community film screening: No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial — a moving story of grief, dignity, and homelessness. Panel discussion to follow. In partnership with BC Centre for Palliative Care.
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Global learning + local impact 🌍🤝
A collaborative online learning experience is connecting UFV communications students with local non-profit Ruth & Naomi’s Mission in Chilliwack—and across the globe with students in Ghana.
blogs.ufv.ca/tlc/2025/12/...
@joyenyi17.bsky.social @tlcatufv.bsky.social
A collaborative online learning experience is connecting UFV communications students with local non-profit Ruth & Naomi’s Mission in Chilliwack—and across the globe with students in Ghana.
blogs.ufv.ca/tlc/2025/12/...
@joyenyi17.bsky.social @tlcatufv.bsky.social
Teaching Inquiries into Pedagogical Practices (TIPP) Fund: Regenerative Sustainability – UFV Teaching and Learning Blog
blogs.ufv.ca
January 21, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Global learning + local impact 🌍🤝
A collaborative online learning experience is connecting UFV communications students with local non-profit Ruth & Naomi’s Mission in Chilliwack—and across the globe with students in Ghana.
blogs.ufv.ca/tlc/2025/12/...
@joyenyi17.bsky.social @tlcatufv.bsky.social
A collaborative online learning experience is connecting UFV communications students with local non-profit Ruth & Naomi’s Mission in Chilliwack—and across the globe with students in Ghana.
blogs.ufv.ca/tlc/2025/12/...
@joyenyi17.bsky.social @tlcatufv.bsky.social
Kaur: “Impactful innovation happens when empathy, research, and technology come together to solve a real community problem.” blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2026/01... via @goufv.bsky.social 💻 @ufvalumni.bsky.social
Students explore community-centred AI at UFV’s 2025 Ideation Jam
When Amarnoor Kaur walked into UFV’s 2025 Ideation Jam, she didn’t have a team, a plan, or even a clear idea of what problem she wanted to solve. She came equipped with just her curiosity and a willin...
blogs.ufv.ca
January 15, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Kaur: “Impactful innovation happens when empathy, research, and technology come together to solve a real community problem.” blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2026/01... via @goufv.bsky.social 💻 @ufvalumni.bsky.social
Sandhu: “Step out of your comfort zone and explore a different corner of Abbotsford; you don’t know what you might find.” ufvcascade.ca/a-locals-gui...
January 13, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Sandhu: “Step out of your comfort zone and explore a different corner of Abbotsford; you don’t know what you might find.” ufvcascade.ca/a-locals-gui...
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Caring for someone who is dying is an honour — and it can also be exhausting. If you’re feeling stress, fatigue, or anticipatory grief, you’re not alone.
Join our monthly caregiver support circle:
🗓️ Last Monday of the month | ⏰ 1–3 p.m.
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Join our monthly caregiver support circle:
🗓️ Last Monday of the month | ⏰ 1–3 p.m.
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Caring for the Caregiver Support Circle
Chilliwack Hospice Society hosts a monthly Caring for the Caregiver Support Circle the last Monday of the month from 1–3pm. Caring for a loved one who is dying is a great honour and privilege. The tim...
www.chilliwackhospice.org
January 10, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Caring for someone who is dying is an honour — and it can also be exhausting. If you’re feeling stress, fatigue, or anticipatory grief, you’re not alone.
Join our monthly caregiver support circle:
🗓️ Last Monday of the month | ⏰ 1–3 p.m.
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Join our monthly caregiver support circle:
🗓️ Last Monday of the month | ⏰ 1–3 p.m.
www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event...
Help restock the shelves at the local food bank and cheer on Chilliwack’s team while you’re there!
Chilliwack Chiefs to host annual food bank donation night Saturday
Chilliwack Chiefs to host annual food bank donation night Saturday
CHILLIWACK - The Chilliwack Chiefs are looking to kick off the new year by helping to feed those in need with their annual "Fill the Rink" game this w...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Help restock the shelves at the local food bank and cheer on Chilliwack’s team while you’re there!
Happy new year! Let’s go, 2026! 🎊 #HappyNewYear2026
January 1, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Happy new year! Let’s go, 2026! 🎊 #HappyNewYear2026
Watched ‘Song Sung Blue’ tonight at the theatre. 🍿 Definitely an #Oscars-worthy performance by Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman — Ella Anderson’s portrayal of the resilient daughter was outstanding. Pass the tissues please! #SongSungBlue
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January 1, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Watched ‘Song Sung Blue’ tonight at the theatre. 🍿 Definitely an #Oscars-worthy performance by Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman — Ella Anderson’s portrayal of the resilient daughter was outstanding. Pass the tissues please! #SongSungBlue