Chilliwack (The Grand Hall) – On October 8, 2026, 14 Chilliwack school trustee candidates came together at The Grand Hall for a public forum ahead of the October 17 local election. Candidates participated in rotating groups and responded to questions about the role of a school trustee, student learning and achievement, budgets and priorities, safe […]
Fraser Valley (Media Release) – For the past year, Abbotsford business owner Virender Dass has been trying to secure serviced industrial land in the Fraser Valley for a new packaging facility that could create roughly 50 local jobs. Instead, he encountered limited land availability, lengthy permitting processes, and growing uncertainty around development. For Virender, the […]
Chilliwack – As tradition for the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, they hosted municipal voting forums. The two separate videos spotlight in one, the race for Mayor. The other, the candidates vying for a Council seat. Former Chilliwack Mayor Clint Hames was the moderator. Topics ranged from business, transportation, homelessness, drug use and general inner workings […]
Fraser Valley (BC Cancer) – Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in BC, with around 3,500 people receiving a breast cancer diagnosis each year. Regular screening mammograms can find breast cancer early, often before it has spread. This Breast Cancer Awareness month, be proactive about your health – book a screening […]
Abbotsford (Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce) – With Abbotsford heading to the polls on October 17, the city’s next Mayor and Council will face important decisions about how to manage growth, attract investment, and strengthen our local economy. From development approvals and public safety to infrastructure and economic competitiveness, decisions made at City Hall have a […]
Fraser Valley/Victoria – BC Transit and participating local government partners across the province will offer transit free of charge on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Decisions to provide free transit are made by local government partners in participating communities. Free transit will be available in the following communities: Free transit includes handyDART service in all applicable […]
Victoria (Province of BC) – With this year’s respiratory illness season underway, people in British Columbia will continue to get safe and effective free vaccines against influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses. Vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumococcal disease are also available. “We’re starting to see influenza circulating in the province, and […]
Fraser Valley/Victoria – Both Elections BC and Elections Canada have strict rules about advertising at any voting polling station. Short Answer- You can’t do it. A few social media pages have lit up over situations at advance polls, where voters were turned away, because they work a candidates T Shirt. Via Elections BC: Under British […]
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 – 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 […]
