Victoria/Fraser Valley (with files from Wolfgang Depner The Canadian Press) – The B.C. government says construction contracts for five health-care projects have been cancelled, after depicting them as being “re-paced” in the February budget. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma said the projects were still part of the government’s capital plan, while the Opposition B.C. Conservatives said […]
Abbotsford – It’s a very uncomfortable topic, and we are not talking Kink. The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) will host From Evidence to Action: A Symposium on Canada’s Response to Non-Fatal Strangulation from May 13 to 15, bringing together experts from across the country to address a critical and often under-recognized form of violence. […]
Chilliwack – 2026 is another year on the municipal election cycle. Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove appeared on the radio monring show of 89.5 JR Country and announced he would not seek a third term as Mayor. Instead, he will “instead support a fellow Councillor to take his seat later this year.” Speculation was that candidate […]
Abboitsford/Burnaby (BCLC) – Sarbjit M. was relaxing at home and thought it was a mistake, after learning that she and her husband, Ramesh M. won $100,000 from a $10 Bingo Grand Scratch & Win, the game’s Top Prize. “I scanned it with the [BCLC Lotto!] App, then had to scan it again to make sure there […]
Victoria/Fraser Valley – The Government of British Columbia has appointed three Provincial Court judges to help ensure timely and efficient access to justice. The new judges are: * Perbeen Mann (effective Friday, May 1, 2026) * Jacinta Lawton (effective Friday, May 1, 2026) * Scott Wright (effective May 21, 2026) Strengthening the justice system The […]
Chilliwack/Ottawa – Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack—Hope released the following statement in response to the 2026 Spring Economic Update. “On April 28, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his costly credit card budget that will double the deficit that Justin Trudeau left behind. “This means more costs, more taxes, more debt, and more inflation […]
Prince George(with files from BCHL/Chiefs on Facebook) – Winning a game 7 playoff game and series on the road, is not an easy task. The notes on the BCHL website were rather blunt: COASTAL EAST SCORES: #1 Prince George Spruce Kings – 3#2 Chilliwack Chiefs – 1BOXSCOREPrince George wins the series 4-3 GAME NOTES: From […]
Abbotsford – Abbotsford Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced that the club has signed forward Ben Berard to a one-year contract extension through the 2026-27 AHL season. Berard, 27, led Abbotsford players in goals (20) and ranked second on the team in points (37) while establishing AHL career highs in all major statistical categories over […]
Victoria/Chilliwack – On April 27 in the BC Legislature, Chilliwack-North MLA Heather Maahs spoke and criticized the Insurance (Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill M 237) The Insurance (Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill M 237) proposes changes to BC’s no-fault insurance system, specifically targeting catastrophic injury claims and permanent impairment regulations. Key amendments include extending the […]
Vancouver/Fraser Valley – As the BC Conservatives race towards picking a new leader, some heady financial news that was released to the media on Monday April 27: “The Conservative Party of BC is officially debt-free, following the final instalment to pay off the entire five-million-dollar 2024 campaign debt. The party confirms that less than 3% […]
