Fatal pedestrian collision in New Westminster - Hope Standard
Dec 18, 2024 · A pedestrian is dead after they were hit by a vehicle in New Westminister early Wednesday (Dec. 18), police said. The crash near Queens Park closed McBride Boulevard in both directions between 6 th Avenue and Memorial Drive around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 18). The road re-opened around 3 p.m.
Boil-water advisory issued for part of Hope due to E. Coli
Oct 5, 2024 · A boil-water advisory was issued for some Hope residents due to E. coli bacteria on Saturday. "This bacterial presence poses a health risk, especially for vulnerable groups like infants, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems," the District of Hope stated in a press release on Oct. 5.
B.C. NDP and B.C. Greens sign 'stable governance' agreement
Dec 13, 2024 · Premier David Eby says his B.C. NDP party, holding a single-seat majority in the legislature, has reached an agreement in principle with the B.C. Greens and their two MLAs to ensure "stable governance" for the next four years.
UPDATE: All weather alerts but 1 rescinded for Okanagan highways
Dec 18, 2024 · UPDATE 12:27 p.m. The winter storm warning for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt has been rescinded by Environment Canada, along with all special weather statements.
After 78 years, 2024 was last year for family-run diner
Jan 5, 2025 · Aldergrove's family-run restaurant famous for its pies, Hilltop Diner Cafe, was suddenly closed permanently in July this year. Initially, the diner was temporarily closed for July and August with plans for new owners to take over starting September. But a notice on the window of the popular diner ...
'Historic' signing between Okanagan-Similkameen First Nations, …
Nov 16, 2024 · 1 / 1 Elected leaders from across the Similkameen and Okanagan Valleys, both First Nations and local governments, came together on Nov. 15 to sign a landmark memorandum. Brennan Phillips / Western News Advertisement
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Heavy rain expected for Lower Mainland - Hope Standard
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Nominations open for the next Kraft Hockeyville - Hope Standard
Jan 9, 2025 · A Canadian tradition to determine which community embodies Canada’s favourite pastime is once again open for nominations. Kraft Heinz, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) has announced that nominations are now open for Kraft Hockeyville 2025.
Firefighters finish Telegraph Cove cleanup, whale museum says …
Jan 2, 2025 · North Island fire crews have officially left Telegraph Cove. After a massive fire occurred early in the morning on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) that ended up engulfing numerous businesses at the historic Telegraph Cove Resort on northern Vancouver Island, Port McNeill Fire Rescue issued a Jan. 1 statement that the fire crews were finally off scene after finishing their cleanup and they wanted to ...
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