Election

Councillor-elects Pauline Newbigging and Angela Skoglund on election night. The two women are sisters, another first for Hope council. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

First time ever for female council majority

Better communication key issue for most

Victor Smith, pictured with his wife Bev Smith, is the new mayor for Hope by 608 votes. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

District of Hope, meet your new mayor Victor Smith

Smith won handily over former mayor Wilfried Vicktor

Victor Smith is the new mayor for Hope by 608 votes. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Former councillor Victor Smith elected new mayor of Hope

Smith won handily over another mayor and councillor Wilfried Vicktor

Peter Adamo (left) and Dennis Adamson (right) are running for director of Electoral B.

QA with candidates for Electoral Area B

Four questions and answers with Electoral B candidates

Peter Adamo (left) and Dennis Adamson (right) are running for director of Electoral B.
(L to R) Linda Kerr, Heather Stewin, Pattie Desjardins, and Lori Izawa are candidates running to be trustee.

School District 78 trustee candidates Q and A

Three questions and answers with school board trustee candidates

(L to R) Linda Kerr, Heather Stewin, Pattie Desjardins, and Lori Izawa are candidates running to be trustee.
(Top row, L to R) Angela Skoglund, Arlene Webster, Bob Shore, Crystal Sedore (Middle row, L to R) Heather Stewin, Hondo Stroyan, John Mason, Pauline Newbigging, Janet Wort (Bottom row, L to R) Dave Fernie, Scott Medlock, Sue Turgeon, Zachary Wells

QA with candidates for Hope councillor

Four questions and answers with council candidates

(Top row, L to R) Angela Skoglund, Arlene Webster, Bob Shore, Crystal Sedore (Middle row, L to R) Heather Stewin, Hondo Stroyan, John Mason, Pauline Newbigging, Janet Wort (Bottom row, L to R) Dave Fernie, Scott Medlock, Sue Turgeon, Zachary Wells
Wilfried Vicktor (left) and Victor Smith (right) are running for mayor. (Wilfried Vicktor/Victor Smith)

QA with candidates for Hope mayor

Four questions and answers with mayor candidates

Wilfried Vicktor (left) and Victor Smith (right) are running for mayor. (Wilfried Vicktor/Victor Smith)
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Trustee candidates for Fraser Cascades School District 78 all onboard for SOGI

School trustee candidates all focusing on a safe and inclusive environment for students and staff

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Everyone in attendance was ready to hear the candidates — 13 council hopefuls vying for six council seats, and two mayoral candidates — as the Oct. 15 election draws nearer. (Hope Standard)

Housing issues front and centre as council candidates square off

Standing room only as council and mayor hopefuls debate

Everyone in attendance was ready to hear the candidates — 13 council hopefuls vying for six council seats, and two mayoral candidates — as the Oct. 15 election draws nearer. (Hope Standard)
Chilliwack-Kent MLA Laurie Throness watches the results on election night. The ex-Liberal’s tumultuous campaign and the narrow margin for victory ahead of the mail-in ballot count leaves the future of the riding’s seat in limbo for at least the next week. (Facebook/Laurie Throness)

B.C. VOTES 2020: Future for incumbent Throness uncertain as riding awaits results

Chilliwack-Kent candidate hopeful, resigned waiting on final count

Chilliwack-Kent MLA Laurie Throness watches the results on election night. The ex-Liberal’s tumultuous campaign and the narrow margin for victory ahead of the mail-in ballot count leaves the future of the riding’s seat in limbo for at least the next week. (Facebook/Laurie Throness)
Laurie Throness has resigned from the BC Liberal party for 2020 Provincial Election in the Chilliwack-Kent riding, according to BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson on Oct. 15, 2020. He will continue to fight in this election as an Independent candidate.

Ex-Liberal Throness presses on as an Independent

Former Liberal MLA resigned from party amid scandalous remarks during meeting

Laurie Throness has resigned from the BC Liberal party for 2020 Provincial Election in the Chilliwack-Kent riding, according to BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson on Oct. 15, 2020. He will continue to fight in this election as an Independent candidate.
The Green Party of Canada Electorial District Association of Chilliwack/Hope has nominated Art Green as the local 2019 candidate for the upcoming federal election. Facebook

Green Party nominates Art Green as the Chilliwack/Hope candidate for upcoming federal election

Green has been politically active in the riding for the Party since 2014

The Green Party of Canada Electorial District Association of Chilliwack/Hope has nominated Art Green as the local 2019 candidate for the upcoming federal election. Facebook
The sudden passing of long-time school board trustee, Tom Hendrickson, has initiated the process for calling a by-election in the Fraser-Cascade district to fill his seat. (file)

Fraser-Cascade school board begins by-election process in wake of trustee’s passing

SD 78’s Tom Hendrickson passed away on April 19, just six months after being re-elected in Oct.

The sudden passing of long-time school board trustee, Tom Hendrickson, has initiated the process for calling a by-election in the Fraser-Cascade district to fill his seat. (file)
People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier visited Chilliwack this spring. Shortly thereafter, Elections Canada formally recognized the party in the neighbouring electorial district: Mission Matsqui Fraser Canyon. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

Mission Matsqui Fraser Canyon PPC Association recognized as official electoral district association

People’s Party made announcement late April

People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier visited Chilliwack this spring. Shortly thereafter, Elections Canada formally recognized the party in the neighbouring electorial district: Mission Matsqui Fraser Canyon. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
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