Harrison/Vancouver – Freddy Marks, a realtor and longtime resident of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs brought a claim in defamation against John Allen, another longtime resident and former mayor of the Village. The claim arises out of a series of Facebook posts and correspondence from 2018 to 2023. The BC Supreme Court decision from […]
Kelowna/Agassiz (with files from Black Press) – A thank you to Jason Denham for the heads up. Agassiz Hockey Referee Brennan Walker is working the Memorial Cup in Kelowna. In December 2025, Black Press reported that Walker was a linesperson for the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U20 World Championship in Slovenia.
Vancouver (with files from Canadian Press) -” I watched the whole thing there, unfold upon my TV screen …. Pass the popcorn, please.” – Tom Cochrane from Mad Mad World. Never a dull moment for BC politics. Politicos will be closely watching social media starting Saturday May 23. BC Conservatives will start a week long […]
Chilliwack – The Chilliwack School District announced that Iain Gardner, current principal at École Cheam Elementary, has been appointed principal of the new east side elementary school. Mr. Gardner has worked in the district for over 30 years. He was a French Immersion teacher and has been a strong advocate for the Early French Immersion […]
Chilliwack – Since the WHL first floated the idea of a possible expansion franchise in Chilliwack, the ghost of the long gone Bruins hovers. Who would be the investors? Would the past bad PR of the Bruins leaving for Victoria in 2011 haunt any negotiations. Recent comments by Mayor Ken Popove on local radio indicated […]
Langley – Langley Strong has announced two new candidates joining its team for the October 17, 2026, Township of Langley municipal election: Lauren Chalus and Teresa Townsley. Chalus and Townsley will run for Council under the Langley Strong banner alongside mayoral candidate Jay Lundgren and four sitting Township Councillors: Barb Martens, Blair Whitmarsh, Kim Richter […]
Abbotsford – Columbia Bible College Athletics announce Tim Smith as the new Head Coach of their Men’s Basketball program! Tim brings decades of experience as a coach, educator, athletic director, and mentor, along with a deep passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the court. Over a 31-year career at MEI Secondary, he has […]
Chilliwack – FOOTBALL IS BACK! Get ready for a first look at the 2026 Valley Huskers. The boys have been grinding all off season, and it’s time to see some high-stakes, hard-hitting action! Come out for FREE Community Open House & Scrimmage Huskers White vs. Black Sunday, May 31, 11:30AM (Gates open @11) Exhibition Field, […]
Abbotsford – “old radio guys don’t fade away, they just change frequencies” – old inside radio joke. The valleysturgeon lacrosse team has a familiar voice on the PA mike. Peter Lindenhoff is the new voice of the Valley Sturgeon. Peter spent 3 seasons on the mic with the Chilliwack Chiefs in the ’90s ( as […]
Fraser Valley – The University of the Fraser Valley will recognize six inspirational Canadians by granting them honorary degrees at its convocation ceremonies in June. UFV will honour Nancy Patricia “Pat” Charlie, David Jimmie, Paul Esposito, Rick Hansen, Rochelle Prasad, and Robert Hauser. Nancy Patricia Charlie of Stsʼaʼí꞉les, known widely as “Auntie Pat”, is one […]
