Chilliwack – Rachel Young is a mom of five living in Chilliwack. She has been reaching out because she would love to bring attention to an issue that’s very personal to her family. Her six-year-old son is autistic, minimally speaking, and at significant risk of elopement (wandering or leaving a safe place unexpectedly). Even with […]
Edmonton (With files from The Canadian Press/CTV) – At 11PM PT, – CP NewsAlert: Albertans vote to reject a referendum on separation. Albertans have voted in a historic referendum. Literally a deja Vu from when Quebec held their 1995 referendum over leaving the confederation, Back then, in a tight vote, they said “non”. In 2026, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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/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 […]
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 (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 […]
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 […]
