City Council

During a closed meeting on Feb. 21, the council resolved to enlist Vancouver-based law firm Lidstone and Company to write a cease and desist against a resident posting “slanderous and defamatory” posts on at least one local social media page. (Screenshot/Village of Harrison Hot Springs)

Harrison Hot Springs officials enlist legal help for cease and desist against resident

Council calls on province, lawyers to address ‘defamatory posts’ on social media

 

The Hope Pride Committee is hoping that council will consider raising and flying the Pride flag during the month of June. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Hope’s first Pride month, cannabis store, and Alexandra Bridge on council agenda

Council had a lot to discuss during this week’s meeting and public hearing

 

The mayor and councillors listened to a number of agenda items during last Monday evening’s (Feb. 27) council meeting which included the Homelessness Count and Survey, AdvantageHOPE, Tour de Cure, and a new deputy fire chief. (screenshot taken from District of Hope Ratepayers Association)

Homelessness count, AdvantageHOPE, Tour de Cure, and new deputy fire chief, all part of council meeting

Councillors greeted with a full agenda of items during last Monday’s meeting

 

Work at Yale Street is still ongoing. And while some Hope residents are assuming the worst, the District of Hope says that the delay is simply due to the poor weather affecting work conditions. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Construction at Yale Street resuming in spring

Work at Yale Street temporarily halted due to cold weather and winter conditions

Work at Yale Street is still ongoing. And while some Hope residents are assuming the worst, the District of Hope says that the delay is simply due to the poor weather affecting work conditions. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
Starting with a thirty minute closed meeting, the public meeting that took place Monday evening (Feb. 13) updated council about the Hope RCMP, the Hope & District Arts Council’s sidewalk stencilling project, and the Trans Mountain Expansion Project’s (TMX) request for a noise exemption — as well as thanking and sending off Tom DeSorcy, the former fire chief. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Hope RCMP, TMX, and Hope District Arts Council all addressed during council meeting

Council discussed a range of concerns on Monday evening (Feb. 13)

Starting with a thirty minute closed meeting, the public meeting that took place Monday evening (Feb. 13) updated council about the Hope RCMP, the Hope & District Arts Council’s sidewalk stencilling project, and the Trans Mountain Expansion Project’s (TMX) request for a noise exemption — as well as thanking and sending off Tom DeSorcy, the former fire chief. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
Mayor Victor Smith, along with the Chief Administrative Officer John Fortoloczky and the Hope Fire Department’s Fire Chief Thomas Cameron, were in attendance and spoke with Chawathil chief and councillors about any concerns they might have. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Chawathil First Nation agrees to re-new and sign fire service agreement with Hope

Chawathil First Nation council has agreed to re-new and sign their fire…

Mayor Victor Smith, along with the Chief Administrative Officer John Fortoloczky and the Hope Fire Department’s Fire Chief Thomas Cameron, were in attendance and spoke with Chawathil chief and councillors about any concerns they might have. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
After nearly 23 years serving the District of Hope as their fire chief, Tom DeSorcy has retired. He is succeeded by Thomas Cameron who officially started his first day as fire chief on Jan. 20. (Emelie Peacock)

Tom DeSorcy retires after 23 years as the District of Hope’s first paid fire chief

Thomas Cameron officially takes over as the new fire chief

After nearly 23 years serving the District of Hope as their fire chief, Tom DeSorcy has retired. He is succeeded by Thomas Cameron who officially started his first day as fire chief on Jan. 20. (Emelie Peacock)
Otter Co-op CEO Jack Nicholson says the money stays in the community and recipients are free to spend the cash as they choose.

Backlash for ALC after rejecting application to replace old Otter Co-op

B.C. farmer was denied chance to replace the Pitt Meadows store after 2022 closure

Otter Co-op CEO Jack Nicholson says the money stays in the community and recipients are free to spend the cash as they choose.
While the first District of Hope’s first council meeting, of 2023, wasn’t quite as exciting as last week’s 12 tonne rock it did announce a few things of interest. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

First council meeting of the year announces budgeting to take place Wednesday (Jan. 11)

Budget moved ahead of schedule by two months to get on top of planned projects for the year

While the first District of Hope’s first council meeting, of 2023, wasn’t quite as exciting as last week’s 12 tonne rock it did announce a few things of interest. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
The District of Hope is continuing to remove snow as they prepare for the upcoming winter storm. (Ashley Catherine)

District of Hope preparing for upcoming winter storm

District says they are continuing to remove snow and snow windrows in wake of upcoming storm

The District of Hope is continuing to remove snow as they prepare for the upcoming winter storm. (Ashley Catherine)
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Dave Eagles/KTW

Kamloops mayor recuses himself from entire council meeting citing conflict of interest

Reasons unknown by city council, staff

  • Dec 6, 2022
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Dave Eagles/KTW
In an in-camera council meeting on Oct. 19, the District of Hope has agreed to finalize the sale of the Station House and transfer ownership of it to the Tashme Historical Society. (Adam Louis)

Tashme Historical Society officially the new owners of the Hope Station House as of Nov.4

Tashme Society taking a “short breath” before starting next steps for Station House

In an in-camera council meeting on Oct. 19, the District of Hope has agreed to finalize the sale of the Station House and transfer ownership of it to the Tashme Historical Society. (Adam Louis)
The new council will be sworn in this Monday (Nov. 7), at the District Hall, in a ceremony that is open to the public. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

District of Hope’s new council and mayor to be inaugurated Nov. 7

Two incumbents and four newcomers will make up the new council; former councillor to be new mayor

The new council will be sworn in this Monday (Nov. 7), at the District Hall, in a ceremony that is open to the public. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
The new council was sworn in on Nov. 7. Featured top row, from L to R, councillors Crystal Sedore, Zachary Wells, Pauline Newbigging, Angela Skoglund. Featured bottom row, from L to R, councillor Scott Medlock, Mayor Victor Smith, councillor Heather Stewin. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

New council makes first step in improving relationship with Chawathil First Nation

15 people witnessed the new council being sworn in on Nov. 7

The new council was sworn in on Nov. 7. Featured top row, from L to R, councillors Crystal Sedore, Zachary Wells, Pauline Newbigging, Angela Skoglund. Featured bottom row, from L to R, councillor Scott Medlock, Mayor Victor Smith, councillor Heather Stewin. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
In an in-camera council meeting on Oct. 19, the District of Hope has agreed to finalize the sale of the Station House and transfer ownership of it to the Tashme Historical Society. (Adam Louis)

Ownership of Station House to be transferred to Tashme Historical Society

Council has agreed to sell after years of community protest to preserve the Station House

In an in-camera council meeting on Oct. 19, the District of Hope has agreed to finalize the sale of the Station House and transfer ownership of it to the Tashme Historical Society. (Adam Louis)
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

Councillor-elects Pauline Newbigging and Angela Skoglund on election night. The two women are sisters, another first for Hope council. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
John Duff (left) recieving a thank you carving from Mayor Peter Robb in honour of filming every council meeting and public hearing for the past four years. (Ratepayers Association/Facebook)

District of Hope Ratepayers Association president honoured for his public service

John Duff was thanked by council for four years of filming council meetings and public hearings

John Duff (left) recieving a thank you carving from Mayor Peter Robb in honour of filming every council meeting and public hearing for the past four years. (Ratepayers Association/Facebook)
Surrey city hall. (File photo: Anna Burns)

Surrey council refuses to apologize to 7 residents who were barred from meetings

‘We sure as hell weren’t vindicated,’ said Annie Kaps, one of the residents

Surrey city hall. (File photo: Anna Burns)
The UBCO campus tower is still planned for 46 storeys. (UBCO graphic)

Make way: 46-storey campus housing tower gets green light in Kelowna

Council passed the newly created CD28 zone making way for the tower

The UBCO campus tower is still planned for 46 storeys. (UBCO graphic)
Maple Ridge City Hall is seeking public input on a concept plan for the new bike skills park. (Special to The News)

New Maple Ridge bike park will honour victim of 2017 Vegas mass shooting

Parents of Jordan McIldoon will memorialize their son with donation

Maple Ridge City Hall is seeking public input on a concept plan for the new bike skills park. (Special to The News)
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