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LETTER: Woman who broke her hip seeking strangers who helped with blankets

‘I am hoping to… find these people so that I may thank them personally and return their blankets’

  • Jan 20, 2023
The Chilliwack and District Seniors' Resources Society is offering income tax help for low-income people.

LETTER: Let’s just get rid of B.C. Assessment

B.C. Assessment encourages slum-lording by assessing well-kept homes at higher values

  • Jan 20, 2023
A letter to the editor expresses a need to show support for strengthening bylaw requirements for vehicle-storage on their property. (Pexels/Pixaby)

Letter: Unsightly properties in Hope

Community should attend tonight’s (Sept. 26) public hearing about strengthening bylaw requirements

A letter to the editor explaining that it should never be acceptable to neglect those struggling with drug addiction. (Pexels/Pixabay)

Letter: Neglecting people dealing with drug addiction should never be acceptable

Neglecting people dealing with drug addiction should never have been an acceptable political option

A letter to the editor explaining that it should never be acceptable to neglect those struggling with drug addiction. (Pexels/Pixabay)
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LETTER: Small-town hockey environment builds opportunities

Editor: Congratulations Jay Sharrers, on your induction to the British Columbia Hockey…

  • Jul 11, 2022
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The people at Treasures on Third take pride in keeping the planter near their store looking bright. But a recent theft has disappointed them. (Jessica Peters/Hope Standard)

LETTER: Flower theft at downtown Hope business ‘disgraceful’

‘We know who did this; you were observed’

  • Jun 30, 2022
The people at Treasures on Third take pride in keeping the planter near their store looking bright. But a recent theft has disappointed them. (Jessica Peters/Hope Standard)
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LETTER: A difference in oligarchs between B.C. and Russia

Oligarch — kind of a scary word and being used more and…

  • May 16, 2022
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LETTER: Parting words of thanks to the community

I just moved out of Hope today and would like to thank…

  • May 16, 2022
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LETTER: Imagining a future for historic local bridge

Rail line through Hope deserves the kind of attention shown to Alexandria bridge

  • May 2, 2022
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LETTER: The COVID-19 vaccine saved my life

This letter is a response to “Province bullies health care workers with…

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LETTER: Chief acknowledges all who came together at Skawahlook during storms

‘I raise my hands in thanks and respect to all people who assisted us’

  • Dec 10, 2021
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LETTER: Memories of a Hope Lion still echo today

‘I have very fond memories of summers in Hope from 1954 to 1960’

  • Dec 3, 2021
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LETTER: Stranded travellers give thanks to Skawahlook and Hope residents

‘We can’t wait to return and show our support back to you’

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LETTER: Council should reconsider Hope Station House, residential changes

‘It’s up to the area homeowners to fight this one’

  • Nov 12, 2021
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Dozens of demonstrators reach the Hope Station House, gathered in support for preserving the 1916 building. (Photo/Christian Ward)

LETTER: Station House is one of just two heritage buildings in Hope

Heritage buildings must be supported by the community, says history buff

  • Nov 5, 2021
Dozens of demonstrators reach the Hope Station House, gathered in support for preserving the 1916 building. (Photo/Christian Ward)
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LETTER: People should be free to take their own risks

Letter writer takes the side of restaurant that has been forced to close

  • Oct 29, 2021
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LETTER: ‘Disenchanted’ with Hope due to restaurant’s behaviour

Where are the people who care about staying healthy?

  • Oct 29, 2021
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LETTER: Rapid tests should be available to young students, Fraser Cascade teacher rep says

Teachers and parents have been calling for rapid testing in schools since the beginning of pandemic

  • Oct 29, 2021
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LETTER: Not happy with Hope council’s direction

Many things are wrong with council’s most recent actions

  • Oct 15, 2021
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Logging trucks from around the province arrive at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in downtown Vancouver to protest forest industry job loss, Sept. 27, 2019. (Kat Slepian/Black Press Media)

LETTER: Embattled B.C. forest industry needs government leadership

Industry getting attention ‘for all the wrong reasons’

  • Oct 5, 2021
Logging trucks from around the province arrive at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in downtown Vancouver to protest forest industry job loss, Sept. 27, 2019. (Kat Slepian/Black Press Media)
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