Chilliwack – In January 2025, FVN reported that: There are three confirmed candidates for the by-election for Chilliwack School Board Trustee. The three candidates for the March 1 by-election are Katie Bartel, Laurie Throness and an 18 year old Unity Christian High School Student with a baseball pedigree. From his Instagram page: Shane Kooyman. I […]
Victoria – You may have heard about CivicInfo BC in the past. It is a non-profit information and data service for local governments. In BC, they maintain local government directories. They have been serving British Columbia’s municipal sector since 2000 with Statistics, directories, news and documents. BC Local Election Candidates 2026 can be found here […]
Hope – Carol Bacon is a Candidate for Hope Council. Municipal Elections are October 17. From her media: Putting My Name Forward for Council in Hope For the past 10 years, I’ve been proud to call Hope, BC home. Over those years, Hope has become much more than a place where I live — it […]
Abbotsford – From his social media: I have signed my nomination package at the City Hall for City council, Thank you Abbotsford for welcome me here 40 years ago, I am Blessed to have lived and worked and raise my family here, I love to serve all the people in this wonderful Community. On October-17-2026 […]
Chilliwack – Brooke Bouwsema-Cardinal Is Running for Chilliwack School Trustee. From her social media: Growing up Two-Spirit and in care taught me early that not every kid gets the same path. My Cree, Dutch and inter-Indigenous teachings taught me learning can happen anywhere, and every student deserves a path that helps them thrive for who […]
Chilliwack – Gary Raddysh is a former high school teacher at Chilliwack Secondary School and now in the running for Chilliwack Mayor. The Municipal Elections are October 17. There is very little in a social media footprint for the candidate. There is an extensive 2024 comment from Build Chilliwack entitled Is there democracy at the […]
Abbotsford – For many families, the start of a new school year brings excitement, anticipation and the familiar feeling of a fresh start. It’s also a busy time as families prepare for the year ahead, from gathering school supplies and new backpacks to getting everything ready for the first day. For some, having a little […]
Fraser Valley (from FVN September 2022) – By the numbers, if you obey the traffic signs and speed limits in school zones, you’re fine. If not… In Chilliwack, the speed limit in school zones is 30 km/h on school days from 7:30AM to 5:00PM. In Abbotsford, the morning start time is 8AM to 5PM. In […]
Abbotsford – The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce will host a live-streamed candidates’ debate on September 9th, ahead of the Abbotsford-Mission provincial by-election, providing voters and the business community with an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to represent the riding. Abbotsford-Mission By-Election Candidates’ DebateDate: Wednesday, September 9, 2026Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Watch: Live […]
Fraser Valley/Victoria (with files from Elections BC/Black Press) – As per Elections BC, the candidate nomination period for the Abbotsford-Mission provincial by-election closed at 1PM September 5. This is to replace MLA MLA Reann Gasper resigned on Aug. 22 to allow Findlay to run for the seat. Gasper was elected in 2024, defeating the incumbent Alexis with more than 55 per […]
