Vancouver – From British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) – Every decision about how a local school handles a tight budget, a full classroom, or student resources begins with school trustees. As British Columbians prepare to head to the polls on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to vote for their community’s next trustee, the British Columbia […]
Langley – Langley Board of Education Chair Candy Ashdown announced August 24 that she will seek re-election as a school trustee this October as part of the Langley Strong team, joining sitting trustee Charlie Fox. Ashdown has chaired the seven-member Board since November 2022. She said the District’s ability to keep pace with enrolment growth […]
Abbotsford (Supplied Release) – Patricia Ross is formally announcing her candidacy for Abbotsford City Council in the upcoming election. As the longest serving City Councillor in Abbotsford, Patricia will be focusing on sustainability. Municipal Elections are October 17. From Patricia: “Caring for the environment, being climate resilient, while ensuring a strong economy and creating a […]
Fraser Valley/Victoria – From BC Conservatives: Deputy Whip and MLA Reann Gasper has informed the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia of her decision to step down as MLA for Abbotsford-Mission, creating an opportunity for Conservative Party of British Columbia Leader Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay to seek the seat in a forthcoming by-election. Gasper […]
Calgary (CNW) – AGUST 21 UPDATE – Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said today that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Canadian Signals and Communications System Council No. 11 (IBEW) has agreed to enter into binding arbitration and bring the strike initiated on May 31 to an end. The IBEW […]
Chilliwack – 26 year old Luke Zandberg is the latest candidate in the running for Chilliwack City Council in October. (October 17 is election day for Municpal votes). From his Website (https://lukezandberg.ca): Luke Zandberg grew up in Chilliwack: street hockey on Lindys Drive, soccer at Exhibition Field, sledding by Twin Rinks, and years serving and […]
Fraser Valley/Vancouver (with files from Postmedia) – Six weeks after the demise of Sportsnet 650, and what seemed to be the death of Vancouver Canucks radio, the Pheonix (pardon the obvious pun) has risen. Sources have confirmed to Postmedia and FVN that Rogers owned KiSS Throwbacks will broadcast all Canucks games n radio. After the […]
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/
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 – 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 […]
