Abbotsford (media release) – Community leader, parent, and advocate Raj Patara has officially announced her candidacy for Abbotsford School Board Trustee in the upcoming October 17, 2026 municipal election. She was a former 2018 Trustee Candidate. As a wife, mother, and long-time community volunteer, Patara is running to bring a practical, common-sense voice to the School Board […]
Chilliwack – (Roger Pannett – Chilliwack volunteer weather observer & storm watcher for Environment & Climate Change Canada) – After a hot start to June,an upper level trough of low pressure produced a week of cool showery weather. A ridge of high pressure re-built producing 15 days of dry, sunny weather with 6 hot days […]
Mission – Mission School District – Update on Expansion of Mission Senior Secondary Playing Field and Bus Loop Existing School Main Entrance Intermittent Traffic Delays on 7th Ave No West Side Parking Impact The School District has been contacted by several community members inquiring about the removal of trees by the southeast corner of Mission […]
Burnaby (BC Nurses Union Media Release July 2) – Following the expiry of the 72-hour strike notice issued earlier this week, BC nurses have begun targeted job action at worksites across the province after the provincial government failed to meaningfully respond to nurses’ concerns or improve its bargaining mandate. Beginning today, nurses will no longer […]
Fraser Valley (UFV Alumni/UFV Blog) – Three University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) alumni have played a fun and vital behind-the-scenes role at one of the world’s premier sporting events. As international soccer squads have hit the field at B.C. Place Stadium throughout June, and now into July, they’ve done so on a grass field carefully created by Abbotsford’s Bos Sod Farms. Nicoline Van Oort, a […]
Chilliwack – JULY 1 UPDATE – The Valley Huskers provided FVN with some update photos of the renovation and replacement work at Exhibition Field. The new turf is almost ready for play. JUNE 2 UPDATE – As of June 1, crews were tearing up the old dilapidated astroturf at Exhibition Field, in preparation for the […]
Abbotsford/Victoria – The BC Ministry of Infrastructure has announced $49.5 million in funding for school expansion projects across British Columbia, including a new classroom addition at Dormick Park Elementary in Abbotsford. This investment will help meet the needs of our growing community by creating more space for students to learn, connect and succeed. The project […]
Victoria – One day after announcing the Caucus leadership team, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., has announced the new Official Opposition critic roles. “Members of the Shadow Cabinet have conviction and are incredibly knowledgeable about their portfolios and are ready to hold the NDP Government to account: Larry Neufeld on Energy, […]
Victoria/Chilliwack/Cultus Lake – Á’a:líya Warbus – MLA Chilliwack-Cultus Lake provided a media statement on the June 29 changes within BC Conservatives. Those included her demotion from the position of House Leader: I learned a great deal during my time as Opposition House Leader, and I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to serve in […]
Vancouver – BC nurses have issued 72-hour strike notice following the rejection of a tentative agreement reached between the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) and health employers, marking a significant escalation in nurses’ fight for meaningful improvements to the profession. The decision follows one of the most powerful displays of member unity in BCNU’s history. Between […]
