Orleans/Ottawa Ontario – Canadian cities seeking national exposure and an economic boost can now submit bids to host Curling Canada’s 2027–28 events. Curling Canada is seeking host communities for the 2028 Tournament of Hearts, the 2028 Brier, and the 2028 World Women’s Curling Championship, along with other national championships. NOTE: FVN reached out to the […]
Abbotsford – Cutting the cost on university text books? Where do I sign up? After years of dedication, two University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) educators are being recognized for their leadership in open education and their commitment to reducing textbook costs for students. Claire Hay, a teaching and learning specialist, and Martin Warkentin, UFV’s […]
Abbotsford – Political speculation ended on February 4 with the announcement that had been rumoured. Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman, former BC Conservative Party whip, will run for the leadership of the party on May 30, to replace the outgoing John Rustad. Banman has been the riding’s MLA since 2020, when he was with the […]
Cultus Lake/Milano-Cortina Italy – The 2026 Olympic Winter Games™ are Feb 6-22, 2026 while the Paralympic Winter Games™ are Mar 6-15, 2026. Many eyes will be on the mens and women’s hockey teams. However, locally, Recce Howden of Cultus Lake is on the Ski Cross Team. But you will have to wait a couple of […]
Fraser Valley – Sharing along the recently announced Fraser Health Above and Beyond awards. https://www.fraserhealth.ca/news/2026/Jan/WATCH-Celebrating-excellence-Congratulations-to-the-2025-Above-and-Beyond-Award-recipients Each year, Fraser Health honours outstanding individuals and teams who go above and beyond not only for those we serve in our communities but for their colleagues, too. The award categories – Innovator, Fraser Health Hero, Best Collaboration, Service Delivery […]
Vancouver – FEBRUARY 2 UPDATE from Ambulance Paramedics Of BC on social media: Voting starts today (Feb 2) for all APBC members! Let’s show our unity and prove to people that we are the frontline of this healthcare system, and improving the ambulance service is worth it. ORIGINAL STORY – With negotiations for a new […]
Misison (from Inspector Ted Lewko, the Officer in Charge for the Mission RCMP detachment) – Welcome to the January 2026 edition of The Inspector’s Corner. I regularly provide updates to Mayor and Council and meet with people at various community events, but this is an opportunity for me to connect with everyone, to help you […]
Fraser Valley/Saskatoon – WVB: Attieh reaches 1,000 kills as Cascades defeat Huskies in five sets –Lauren Attieh found her 1,000th career kill on Saturday afternoon in Saskatoon, as the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades battled their way to a five-set victory (21-25, 25-23, 19-25, 25-21, 19-17) over the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. The win sees […]
Cultus Lake/Val di Fassa Italy/Calgary (FIS/Alpine Canada) – JANUARY 31 UPDATE – From Alpine Canada Alpine – Back on the box in in Val di Fassa! Current World Cup leader @reece_howden claims 3rd to close out the final stop before @milanocortina2026. JANUARY 29 ORIGINAL STORY – A big week which started with the confirmation of […]
Harriso (Combined <Media from Village of Harrison Hot Springs and School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade)) – The Village of Harrison Hot Springs and School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) are exploring a shared vision for the future of education and community spaces in Harrison Hot Springs. This early-stage concept includes the potential construction of a new, […]
