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Beginners Photographer’s Classes with Vicki Legere in Chilliwack – September and November

Chilliwack – Vickie Legere and V-Art Photography are acclaimed and well known within the shutterbug universe. Want to learn more about how to understand your camera and create images you can be proud of? Vickie Legere will be teaching the Beginner’s Photography Classes through the Chilliwack Cultural Centre in September and November Register here: https://www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca/photography-classes/

PM Carney, Premier Eby on Canada-US Trade Talks – Booze Back on Shelves, Keystone XL Pipeline Among Topics

Ottawa/Victoria (with files from Catherine Morrison, Nick Murray and Jeremy Simes The Canadian Press) – Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol on their shelves as Canada finalizes a trade deal with the U.S.  U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he would put a three-day […]

Harrison’s Ed Wood To Try and Win Back the Mayor’s Chair in October

Harrison – In June 2024, Ed Wood resigned as Mayor of Harrison. FVN then reported – Wood’s tenure has been rocky from the start will plenty of public infighting that spilled into social media. There has been infighting between the Mayor and Councilor John Allen with regards to other councilors, much of it played out […]

IIO Investigating AbbyPD Conduct in Mouat Drive Arrest

Surret/Abbotsford – — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating an arrest that occurred in Abbotsford on August 12, 2026. Preliminary information provided by the Abbotsford Police Department states that around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a report from a woman that a family member had forcibly entered her residence on Mouat Drive, […]

Incumbent Harrison Mayor Fred Talen to Run for October Re-Election

Harrison – Incumbent Harrison Mayor Fred Talen to run for October 17 Re-Election. After two plus decades working for the GNWT (Government of the Northwest Territories) in Indigenous Rights negotiations, Fred retired from the GNWT in July 2021. Fred was under contract with the GNWT acting as a Chief Negotiator, mentor, and advisor from July […]

Harrison Councilor and Long Time Mayor – Leo Facio, Will Run Again (for Council) in October’s Municipal Electrion

Harrison – Similar to Kent Mayor Sylvia Pranger (who will not run again in October) Harrison’s Leo Facio has been a mainstay in BC Politics. Facio will take another run at the public vote come October 17. From his August 18 social media post: Dear Harrison residents as we approach the Municipal election, I have […]

Harrison Councilor Michie Vidal Will Seek Re-Election

Harrison – With the October 17 Municipal elections on the horizon, a Harrison veteran will be in the running. From Michie Vidal’s Media release: Hello Friends, Neighbors and Residents.  I’m Michie Vidal and over the past eight years, it has been a privilege to serve the resident and business communities of Harrison Hot Springs as […]

OPINION – Outgoing Abbotsford Councilor David Loewen Reflects on the Job and What It Entails

Abbotsford – Abbotsford Councilor Dave Loewen is retiring after over 20 years of service to Abbotsford City Council. He will not run in the October 17 Municipal Election. He sent an op/ed to FVN on his thoughts about the job. Is it a job? Is it service? What are the responsibilities? I’m calling an end […]

From the Yarrow Farm – Brent Bowker Announces Candidacy for Chilliwack City Council

Yarrow/Chilliwack — Brent Bowker, a resident of Yarrow and energy sector professional, has officially announced his candidacy for Chilliwack City Council. With 16 years of project management, technology, and sales leadership experience across North America, Bowker aims to bring steady fiscal oversight and a collaborative approach to local government. Election Day is October 17. “Chilliwack […]

UFV Faculty Member Darren Blakeborough to Run for Chilliwack City Council

Chilliwack – UFV Faculty Member Darren Blakeborough has announced his intentions to run for Chilliwack City Council in the October 17 election. His resume includes: 22 years as a faculty member at the University of the Fraser Valley in the School of Culture, Media,and Society. Research Associate with UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on […]