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, […]
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 – 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 – 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maple Ridge (Campaign Social Media) – He is no stranger to politics. Over the weekend, Bob D’Eith announced that he will run for Maple Ridge Council. Municipal Elections are October 17. His resume includes: Senior Advisor to Bluestone Government Relations. Lawyer at Coal Harbour Law. Consultant at Soundplan Consulting. Former MLA and Parliamentary Secretary for […]
Maple Ridge (with files from Canadian Press/RCMP) – AUGUST 14 UPDATE – Conservation Officer Service noted that in fact, they DID put down the right bear that attacked a three year old girl. Sgt. Jeremy Pauls released a video to social media on the investigation. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1602952481436983 AUGUST 10 UPDATE – Maple RCMP statement on bear […]
Kent/Agassiz (with files from Black Press) – She was a force of nature that you do not cross (tongue in cheek) – FVN GM Don Lehn. Politics will not be the same after Kent Agassiz Mayor Sylvia Pranger mentioned in a media article that she will retire. No Re-Election campaign in the fall. The torch […]
