Victoria – As expected, B.C. Premier David Eby called a snap election, one week after the Municipal Elections. The Province goes back to the polls for a Provincial Election October 24. The September 26 Abbotsford-Mission By Election is now scrubbed. Eby blamed US President Trump policies as a major part of the decision. Also, the […]
Fraser Valley – SEPTEMBER 22 UPDATE from Mandy Dhillon: We raised $20,000 for SARA for Women. To every person who donated, shared and showed up, I cannot adequately express how much I appreciate you. Every dollar mattered. Every share mattered. Every person who showed up mattered. THIS IS COMMUNITY. Still, $20,000 is just scratching the […]
Chilliwack – Add Lisa Morry to the list of candidates for Chilliwack Council, come the October 17 Municipal Elections. Morry has been active with UFV, Fraser Valley Labour Council, local NDP activities, print journalism, and her well known social media posts , hiking Tea Pot Trail. From her website- https://www.lisamorry.com/about: Until recently, I worked in […]
Chilliwack – Dr. Nilsana Charkhandeh, PsyD, RCC is a 2026 Candidate for Chilliwack City Council. Her Platform: Listening • Caring • Taking Action. Municipal Elections are October 17. My Story — Dr. Nilsana Charkhandeh, PsyD, RCC I was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, where my journey in psychology and communityservice began. I completed my Bachelor’s […]
Chilliwack – Many companies and individuals have met Steve Just through his computer business, Tek Solutions. Now, he plans to take that business knowledge to City Hall. Just will be on the ballot to run for Chilliwack Council in the October 17 Municipal Elections. From his social media – https://www.stevenjust.ca/ Hello everyone! i have decided […]
Victoria – After defections from the BC Conservatives, Five MLA’s who left to be independents, are back in the good graces. From September 21 media release: Lorne Doerkson, Interim Leader of the Official Opposition, issued the following statement: “Effective immediately, I have formally notified the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia that the […]
Chilliwack – The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce announced on September 21, that Leanna Kemp has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and that Jason Metcalfe has been appointed Interim CEO. Leanna joined the Chamber in 2017 and, over the course of her nine-year tenure, led the organization through a period of remarkable growth. Under her leadership, […]
Chilliwack/Stolo – The Union of BC Indian Chiefs will be holding their annual general meeting at Shxwhá:y Village Community Cultural Centre (44692-B Skway Rd, Chilliwack) On the evening of Wednesday September 23, there will be an opportunity for candidates to share what is on their platform regarding relationships with First Nation on and off reserve. […]
Abbotsford – (from Pamela Lee media release) – Experienced education professional Pamela Yee has decided to enter the 2026 Abbotsford schooltrustee race. Municipal Elctions are October 17. Yee is passionate about education and has worked with students in the public and private sectors for over 20 years.“I believe it’s advantageous to have someone in the […]
Vancouver – After the resignation of Kerry-Lynne Findlay as Leader of the BC Conservatives, the Board of Directors, accepted the recommendation that Lorne Doerkson become Interim Leader of the BC Conservatives. This follows Sunday’s stunning announcement of Findlay stepping down. She will still run in the September 26 by election for Abbotsford-Mission. From the BC […]
