Ottawa ( Canadian Press Staff – The Canadian Press) – On Tuesday October 27, Justice Minister Sean Fraser introduced a bill to amend Canada’s medical assistance in dying law. The bill aims to allow people to make advance directives on accessing MAID, while barring access for those suffering solely from a mental illness. More coming. […]
Fraser Valley/Victoria (Canadian Press) – British Columbia’s premier-designate Lorne Doerkson’s long to-do list includes lowering taxes, while reviewing the provincial finances, working with Alberta and the federal government on the proposed Pacific Link pipeline and repealing Indigenous legislation. Doerkson laid out his priorities at a news conference Sunday, just hours after his party was elected […]
Fraser Valley (with files from Election BC/Canadian Press/CBC) – Updated results from Election BC are here. https://results.elections.bc.ca/ The B.C. Conservatives have toppled the incumbent B.C. NDP to win a majority government, CBC News projects, the party’s first in nearly a century.The party’s leader, Lorne Doerkson, is also projected to win a third term as MLA […]
Victoria – Voting results are always a little tenuous. Some ridings are soooo close that a result may actually take days. Elections BC said in a media release to FVN that with the snap election called, a certain protocol has been put in place. Key word here is patience. From Elections BC : Results will […]
Abbotsford – With British Columbians heading to the polls on October 24, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and its community partners have released the 2026 Provincial Election Abbotsford Business Community Report, outlining where local candidates stand on the issues shaping Abbotsford’s economic future. The report features responses from candidates across Abbotsford’s three provincial ridings: Abbotsford-Mission, […]
Calgary/Cultus Lake – No surprise, Cultus Lake’s Reece Howden is on the Capital Power Canadian Ski Team Announced for 2026-27 Season Competing across alpine, ski cross and Para alpine, these athletes will carry the maple leaf onto the world stage, representing Canada with pride as they race against the best in the world. The 2026_27 […]
Chilliwack (with files from BCNDP) – A re-elected BC NDP government will deliver an MRI machine to Chilliwack General Hospital, helping to address the community’s unmet need for faster access to vital diagnostic imaging closer to home. “People in Chilliwack deserve access to care in their own community and no one should have to travel […]
Chilliwack – The City invites residents to share their priorities and provide input as the City develops its 2027 budget. Visit engagechilliwack.com/2027Budget to learn more and have your say. Until November 8, residents can go online and participate in the 2027 Financial Plan survey. In the survey, residents will be asked to share their opinion […]
Cultus Lake – Cultus Lake Fire want to inform you that the Cultus Lake Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a controlled live burn for training purposes on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Lot D behind the Waterpark. This exercise is a planned part of our ongoing preparedness training. Fire Dispatch has already been notified […]
Fraser Valley – Fireworks are starting to go off in the Fraser Valley as Halloween approaches. Yes you can buy them on a reservation, however they can not be discharged in City limits. City of Abbotsford – The Hub Of The Fraser Valley – While fireworks may seem like a fun way to celebrate, they […]
