June 1, 2022

B.C. judge rules Abbotsford killers’ Charter rights were breached – Sentencing for 3 men who killed Arnold and Joanne De Jong in 2022 pushed to February

Abbotsford (Kier Junos · CBC News, Darryl Greer The Canadian Press) – A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a section of the Criminal Code restricting multiple murderers from applying for early parole under the so-called “faint-hope” clause is unconstitutional. Justice Brenda Brown ruled on Monday that the section of the code prescribing 25 years […]

BC Conservatives Photo Op in Chilliwack – Leader and Candidates Address Volunteers – No Media Questions Allowed

Chilliwack – Lorne Doerkson, Leader of the Conservative Party of BC, joined local Conservative candidates Á’a:liya Warbus and Heather Maahs for a casual coffee meet-and-greet with party members and local supporters in Chilliwack, on Monday October 19. The location was only given to those who replied to an RSVP, although media was told, photos only and […]

Canada’s Pre-Eminent Investigative Sports Journalist Rick Westhead to visit UFV Abbotsford and the Bookman in Chilliwack – Thursday October 22

Fraser Valley – Canada’s Pre-Eminent Investigative Sports Journalist Rick Westhead to visit UFV Abbotsford and the Bookman in Chilliwack – Thursday October 22. As part of the President’s Leadership Lecture Series and Purple Lights Nights, Rick Westhead will connect storytelling and changemaking with a conversation about the power of individuals and communities to create meaningful […]

OPINION – The Tale of Two Cities – From Infrastructure to Spending – From Former Abbotsford Councilor Dave Loewen

Abbotsford/Langley – After many years as an Abbotsford City Councilor, Dave Loewen will still post his blog, but he doesn’t have to head for council chambers (at least not on a regular basis). He posted thoughts on infrastructure, budgets and even though he directly talks about Langley and Abbotsford, this relates to any region: The […]

Vancouver and Victoria On Track for Record-Breaking Dryness this October

Vancouver/Victoria/Fraser Valley (The Weather Network) – Vancouver and Victoria are poised to break records this October, with both cities experiencing exceptional dryness. As of October 18, Vancouver has accumulated just 9.5 mm of rainfall, only 8 percent of its monthly average of 123.9 mm. Victoria has seen an even more pronounced deficit, with just 2.6 […]

What You CAN NOT Wear When You Go To Vote

Fraser Valley/Victoria – Both Elections BC and Elections Canada have strict rules about advertising at any voting polling station. Short Answer- You can’t do it. A few social media pages have lit up over situations at recent advance polls for the Municipal Elections, where voters were turned away, because they work a candidates T Shirt. […]

Vancouver Progressives Take Power as Green’s Pete Fry is Elected Mayor – Yes His Mom IS Liberal MP Hedy Fry

Vancouver (Canadian Press) – Progressives have swept municipal elections in Vancouver, with Pete Fry chosen as the city’s first Green mayor after a massive turnout. Fry will be working with an overwhelmingly progressive council, with Greens and candidates from the Coalition of Progressive Electors, or COPE, each taking four seats out of 10, and OneCity […]

DriveSmartBC – B.C. Replaces Second Road Test: What Does the Evidence Say?

On October 19, 2026, British Columbia will eliminate the second road test required to graduate from its Graduated Licensing Program (GLP). Eligible novice drivers will instead qualify for a Class 5 licence through a Driving Record Assessment, subject to restrictions that include zero blood-alcohol and zero blood-drug-content requirements for another 12 months. The government says […]

City of Mission – Unofficial 2026 Election Results

Misison – City of Mission – Unofficial 2026 Election Results https://election.mission.ca

Village of Harrison Hot Springs 2026 General Local Election

Harrison – VILLAGE OF HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 2026 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION. https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-10/2026-Form-13-7-Preliminary-Election-Results—MAYOR.pdf