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Aaron Pete elected chief of Chawathil First Nation near Hope, via the Hope Standard
Aaron Pete elected chief of Chawathil First Nation near Hope
Former councillor ran for council and chief in recent elections
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July 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Camper says 17 cars broken into at Manning Park near Hope, via The Hope Standard
Camper says 17 cars broken into at Manning Park near Hope
Campers say not enough is being done to ensure safety of visitors and their vehicles
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July 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Wanted man who lit signal fire rescued from mountainside near Hope forest fire, via The Hope Standard
Wanted man who lit signal fire rescued from mountainside near Hope forest fire
Chilliwack, Hope search-and-rescue teams pluck man with outstanding warrants from Hope mountain
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July 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Chawathil First Nation artist receives $5,000 YVR scholarship
Chawathil First Nation artist receives $5,000 YVR scholarship
Funds will go towards Halq'eméylem placemaking project for Vancouver International Airport
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July 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
First Blood mountain bike trail in Hope officially opens, via The Hope Standard
First Blood mountain bike trail in Hope officially opens
Over 400 people on-site for the trail's opening day
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July 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Teen discovers endangered snake in Boston Bar, via The Hope Standard
Teen discovers endangered snake in Boston Bar
Toshiro "Andy" Baziuk discovers sharp-tailed snake in Boston Bar's forest
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July 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Hope Aging Well Expo includes panels, resources and more for local seniors, via The Hope Standard
Hope Aging Well Expo includes panels, resources and more for local seniors
Seniors event planned to coincide with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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June 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Celebration planned for First Blood Mountain Trail grand opening in Hope, via The Hope Standard
Celebration planned for First Blood Mountain Trail grand opening in Hope
Everyone invited to three-day celebration of Hope's first signature black diamond trail
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June 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Big congratulations to Bonny Graham for becoming the District of Hope’s newest councillor. Read more about her landslide win via The Hope Standard
Bonny Graham elected as new councillor for District of Hope
Graham earns seat through landslide win
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April 27, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Nearly 20,000 voters turn out for advance polls in Chilliwack-Hope
Nearly 20,000 voters turn out for advance polls in Chilliwack-Hope
Early votes across Canada up by 25 percent, according to preliminary reports by Elections Canada
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April 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Teresa Williams recognized with 2025 Hope Heart Hero Award
Teresa Williams recognized with 2025 Hope Heart Hero Award
Williams has dedicated herself to community service and leadership for decades
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April 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
VIDEO: Agassiz dairy cows released into meadow to graze for 1st time this spring
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VIDEO: Agassiz dairy cows released into meadow to graze for 1st time this spring
Farm visitors cheer as Agassiz herd runs out of barn into field, and right back into barn again
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April 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Candidate Q&A: Council hopefuls lay out their visions for Hope
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Candidate Q&A: Council hopefuls lay out their visions for Hope
Q&A: Byelection candidates list concerns and hopes prior to voting day
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April 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Hope residents invited to fifth annual Earth Day clean-up
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Hope residents invited to fifth annual Earth Day clean-up
Clean-up event taking place on April 26 at Memorial Park
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April 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Helena Rae’s coastal influence explored in gallery show in Hope
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Helena Rae’s coastal influence explored in gallery show in Hope
‘Changing Tides’ exhibition to run throughout May
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April 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Hello, Bluesky!
We figured it was a beautiful day to join this network. You can find links to our top stories here, and connect with our staff.

Email tips, photos, questions and letters to the editor anytime to [email protected].

Here's one of our local gems, Flood Falls.
April 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM