Chilliwack – The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce announced on September 21, that Leanna Kemp has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and that Jason Metcalfe has been appointed Interim CEO. Leanna joined the Chamber in 2017 and, over the course of her nine-year tenure, led the organization through a period of remarkable growth. Under her leadership, […]
Chilliwack/Stolo – The Union of BC Indian Chiefs will be holding their annual general meeting at Shxwhá:y Village Community Cultural Centre (44692-B Skway Rd, Chilliwack) On the evening of Wednesday September 23, there will be an opportunity for candidates to share what is on their platform regarding relationships with First Nation on and off reserve. […]
Abbotsford – (from Pamela Lee media release) – Experienced education professional Pamela Yee has decided to enter the 2026 Abbotsford schooltrustee race. Municipal Elctions are October 17. Yee is passionate about education and has worked with students in the public and private sectors for over 20 years.“I believe it’s advantageous to have someone in the […]
Vancouver – After the resignation of Kerry-Lynne Findlay as Leader of the BC Conservatives, the Board of Directors, accepted the recommendation that Lorne Doerkson become Interim Leader of the BC Conservatives. This follows Sunday’s stunning announcement of Findlay stepping down. She will still run in the September 26 by election for Abbotsford-Mission. From the BC […]
Victoria/Fraser Valley (with files from CBC and The Canadian Press) – Never a dull moment in BC Politics. Sunday September 20 started with Linda Hepner says in a resignation message provided to The Canadian Press that she has “lost confidence” in the Conservative leadership’s “willingness to listen … and to consider perspectives beyond its immediate […]
Mission – After a surprise move by Kenny Braich, when he removed his name from the 2026 Mayoral Race in Mission, Jag Gill is the new incoming Mayor via Acclimation. (Municipal Elections across BC are October 17) Jag Gill released A letter to the community: Eight years ago, Mission took a chance on me and […]
Chilliwack – Hayden Rampton, 2026 Candidate for Chilliwack School Board Trustee has released his platform. 18 months ago , a young Shane Kooyman , fresh out of high school, ran for Chilliwack School Trustee in a by election. That path continues with Mr. Rampton. From his media release: I am running for school trustee because […]
Victoria – Continuing a ferocious week in BC politics, came a blunt statement from the BC Conservatives on Friday September 18: VICTORIA, B.C.: Please see the following statement from Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia:“Effective immediately, Trevor Halford, Claire Rattée, and John Rustad will no longer serve as members of […]
Abbotsford – Looking good for 70 ! Join Abby Senior for a special 70th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, September 26, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Former students and staff, current members of the Abby Senior community, and anyone with a connection to the school are invited to come back, reconnect and celebrate seven […]
Victoria/Fraser Valley (with files from Wolfgang Depner The Canadian Press) – British Columbia Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay said Thursday she was “not going anywhere” on another day of tumult for the Opposition, roiled by revelations that a private eye had been hired to look into her critics and calls for her to resign at an […]
