Fraser Valley – KPU Kwantlen Polytechnic University appointed former MLA and longtime labour advocate Harry Bains as the university’s next Chancellor. He will be the institution’s fourth Chancellor since it became a polytechnic university in 2008. Bains, who served for 19 years as MLA for the Surrey-Newton riding where KPU has a campus, took over […]
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 […]
Harrison (Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce) – One of nature’s most incredible spectacles is happening right in our backyard! Every fall, thousands of bald eagles make their way to the Harrison River to feast on spawning salmon, creating one of the largest seasonal gatherings of bald eagles in the world. And the best part? You don’t […]
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. Justice Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday introduced a bill to amend Canada’s medical assistance in dying law to allow people to make advance requests and bar […]
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 […]
