Fraser Valley – 100KM is a long way to walk. For a woman trying to rebuild her life after violence, the road can be much longer. That is what 100KM FOR HER represents. On September 19, Mandy Dhillon will walk 100KM from Chilliwack toward Vancouver to raise awareness and funds in support of SARA for […]
Abbotsford – (Media Release) – Current School Trustee Rupi Kanda-Rajwan has entered the race for Abbotsford Council. Rupi Kanda-Rajwan is running for Abbotsford City Council to bring clear communication, community-first decision making, and practical leadership to a growing city. Municipal Elections are October 17. Kanda-Rajwan is a former daycare owner/operator with a passion for community […]
Surrey – Western Community College (WCC) celebrated 600 graduates at its 2026 Convocation on August 21, with more than 1,000 overall in attendance which included friends, community leaders and dignitaries gathering at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey. As a private post-secondary educational institution, Western Community College is focused on a fundamental principle: education […]
Victoria (with files from BC Conservatives/Black Press) Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., announced the following changes to her Shadow Cabinet. Findlay also thanked Reann Gasper for her selfless decision to step down as an MLA and open up her riding of Abbotsford-Mission for Findlay to run. Findlay called it an […]
Vancouver – From British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) – Every decision about how a local school handles a tight budget, a full classroom, or student resources begins with school trustees. As British Columbians prepare to head to the polls on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to vote for their community’s next trustee, the British Columbia […]
Langley – Langley Board of Education Chair Candy Ashdown announced August 24 that she will seek re-election as a school trustee this October as part of the Langley Strong team, joining sitting trustee Charlie Fox. Ashdown has chaired the seven-member Board since November 2022. She said the District’s ability to keep pace with enrolment growth […]
Abbotsford (Supplied Release) – Patricia Ross is formally announcing her candidacy for Abbotsford City Council in the upcoming election. As the longest serving City Councillor in Abbotsford, Patricia will be focusing on sustainability. Municipal Elections are October 17. From Patricia: “Caring for the environment, being climate resilient, while ensuring a strong economy and creating a […]
Fraser Valley/Victoria – From BC Conservatives: Deputy Whip and MLA Reann Gasper has informed the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia of her decision to step down as MLA for Abbotsford-Mission, creating an opportunity for Conservative Party of British Columbia Leader Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay to seek the seat in a forthcoming by-election. Gasper […]
Calgary (CNW) – AGUST 21 UPDATE – Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said today that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Canadian Signals and Communications System Council No. 11 (IBEW) has agreed to enter into binding arbitration and bring the strike initiated on May 31 to an end. The IBEW […]
Chilliwack – 26 year old Luke Zandberg is the latest candidate in the running for Chilliwack City Council in October. (October 17 is election day for Municpal votes). From his Website (https://lukezandberg.ca): Luke Zandberg grew up in Chilliwack: street hockey on Lindys Drive, soccer at Exhibition Field, sledding by Twin Rinks, and years serving and […]
