Today’s local-news cycle features several worthwhile developments. The strongest fresh items are Hope’s municipal-election candidate Q&A, Chilliwack’s revamped food bank, a new Chilliwack film-industry initiative, and the start of a busy October community-events calendar.
Chilliwack voters will elect a new mayor on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Incumbent Mayor Ken Popove is not seeking another term. Four candidates are officially on the ballot: Jason Lum, Gary Raddysh, Martina Rosini and Farooque Syed. The City also has six council seats to fill.
It is a relatively quiet Sunday news cycle, so today’s roundup combines the strongest new stories from October 2–4 with several developments that have immediate local relevance. I’ve left out generic provincial stories unless they have a clear Upper Fraser Valley angle.
It is a relatively quiet Sunday news cycle, so today’s roundup combines the strongest new stories from October 2–4 with several developments that have immediate local relevance. I’ve left out generic provincial stories unless they have a clear Upper Fraser Valley angle.
Today’s local-news cycle features several worthwhile developments. The strongest fresh items are Hope’s municipal-election candidate Q&A, Chilliwack’s revamped food bank, a new Chilliwack film-industry initiative, and the start of a busy October community-events calendar.
Chilliwack voters will elect a new mayor on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Incumbent Mayor Ken Popove is not seeking another term. Four candidates are officially on the ballot: Jason Lum, Gary Raddysh, Martina Rosini and Farooque Syed. The City also has six council seats to fill.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Today’s new local coverage is lighter than yesterday’s, but there are several worthwhile additions—particularly around Truth and Reconciliation events, Agassiz-area policing, Harrison community fundraising, and the continuing Boston Bar fire investigation. I’ve avoided recycling yesterday’s stories unless there is a
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
This morning has already produced two significant Chilliwack transportation/infrastructure stories. I also found several important developments published yesterday that weren't in the previous roundup.
Chilliwack & Rosedale
Highway 1 crash slows Tuesday morning commute. A vehicle ended up in the centre median near
Chilliwack & Rosedale
Safety Fair brings practical emergency education to Chilliwack. A community safety fair announced today will give children and adults hands-on information about staying safe at home and in the community. The event brings together several areas of prevention and preparedness rather than focusing solely on emergency
Chilliwack & Rosedale
Community remembers cyclist Kitty Dunham. A candlelight vigil was held Saturday for 79-year-old Catherine “Kitty” Dunham, who was killed while cycling at Portage Avenue and Woodbine Street on September 19. Dunham was a Chilliwack Crime Prevention Services volunteer and was particularly well known for cycling
