Fraser Valley – Dr. Carin Bondar is the pride of Chilliwack as well as science in general. Dr. Bondar has been relatively quiet on social media of late, instead, concentrating on many other projects which have taken her to many…
When it comes to winter in the “warmer” areas of British Columbia, I don’t think that anyone does a better job of making fun of bad drivers as cartoonist Adrian Raeside. The trouble is, it’s not so funny when you…
Abbotsford (Nichola Derksen/Tourism Abbotsford) – Events have long been a driver of tourism activities in Abbotsford, from trade shows to concerts and everything in between, there’s always something happening in town. Although most events are locally focused, many bring in…
Vancouver – With the number of opioid related deaths in this country expected to surpass 4,000 in 2018, Canadians continue to search for answers – and consider more extreme measures – to address what half call a serious problem (46%)…
Abbotsford (Kevin Godden, Abbotsford Superintendent of Schools) – In light of the exciting week we have had, it is appropriate that my blog post this week be about snow days. We’ve received some “interesting” comments on our social media feeds, so…
Our government spends about $11.3 million each year to paint the markings on our highways. These painted lines and symbols guide us by setting our lateral position in the roadway, telling us when we can and cannot change that position…
Chilliwack ( Kevin Schroeder, Select Real Estate )- The Chilliwack and district real estate stats for the month of January 2019 have been released. Absorption rates are highlighted for the month. A balanced buyers / sellers market is about an…
Abbotsford – (Nichola Derksen, Abbotsford Economic Development) – By definition to be “Smart” means to be clever or bright, so what does it mean to go from being Smart to being Intelligent? Back in October of 2018, the city of…
Vancouver – As we are inching towards the 2019 federal election, and the rise of the new People’s Party of Canada, pollsters Angus Reid wondered aloud, is it time for a “new” Reform Party? This is there opinion piece: As…
One of my preferred enforcement practices was to use an unmarked car and drive in the right hand lane at or just under the speed limit. This gave me plenty of time to look at and into whatever passed by…