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Further details of homeless demographic released

The data was released at the April 24 council meeting.

High streamflow advisory issued

A high streamflow advisory means no major flooding is expected.

UPDATE: AdvantageHOPE executive director will leave once replacement found

Shields will work with the board through the transition.

The Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club has scaled down their showcase of the sport to June 4 and 5. (Barry Stewart file photo)

Dragon boat showcase reduced to two days

The open paddle on June 4 will still go ahead.

The Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club has scaled down their showcase of the sport to June 4 and 5. (Barry Stewart file photo)
RCMP officers Superintendent Deanne Burleigh (left) responds to a question from the RCMP's town hall on May 9, as Staff Sgt. Karol Rehdner listens.

Participants of RCMP town hall share opinions of event

RCMP officers, a participant and a town councillor respond.

RCMP officers Superintendent Deanne Burleigh (left) responds to a question from the RCMP's town hall on May 9, as Staff Sgt. Karol Rehdner listens.

Councillors defend AdvantageHOPE as Erickson, Kropp scrutinize them

AdvantageHOPE's economic development performance came under scrutiny at the May 8 council meeting.

John Sullivan sits on his bed. He pays $500 to rent this trailer, which he says nothing in it works.

VIDEO: Retiree sleeps rough with his pension

Retiree can’t find a good place to rent and lives in a trailer where he says "nothing works."

John Sullivan sits on his bed. He pays $500 to rent this trailer, which he says nothing in it works.
Residents in front of their new passive house on traditional Yale First Nation lands at Ruby Creek. These residents moved into their new energy-efficient home on March 31 and April 1.

Yale First Nation’s new passive houses promising community and shelter

Twelve tenants moved into the six-plex, two-bedroom, two-storey passive houses on March 31 and April 1.

Residents in front of their new passive house on traditional Yale First Nation lands at Ruby Creek. These residents moved into their new energy-efficient home on March 31 and April 1.
Architect Geoff Lawlor (wearing black) presents the Station House project costs to council members on Monday, April 10. Multiple topics came out of that meeting — the biggest of which was how to reduce costs.

Council debates options to reduce cost on Station House

The cost consultant responsible for giving an estimate for the renovations and repairs to Station House has put it at $1.93 million.

Architect Geoff Lawlor (wearing black) presents the Station House project costs to council members on Monday, April 10. Multiple topics came out of that meeting — the biggest of which was how to reduce costs.
The entrance of Peers Creek Forest Service Road, near the Coquihalla Highway, east of Hope.

RCMP investigates suspicious death on forestry road

Update: name released and further details of the death of a 20-year-old.

The entrance of Peers Creek Forest Service Road, near the Coquihalla Highway, east of Hope.
The All Candidates Meeting during the 2013 provincial election.

All Candidates Meeting scheduled for April 26

Four people will debate why they should be your MLA that evening.

The All Candidates Meeting during the 2013 provincial election.
Robert Enns speaks out against an application for a development variance permit on Yale Road to build a kennel at the March 27 District of Hope council meeting. Council decided to deny the request for the permit because of the complaints they heard that evening.

Council denies kennel application due to complaints

Council also enforces election sign bylaw in town.

Robert Enns speaks out against an application for a development variance permit on Yale Road to build a kennel at the March 27 District of Hope council meeting. Council decided to deny the request for the permit because of the complaints they heard that evening.
The proposed schedule for Route 22. The bus stop at Seabird Island is tentative.

BC Transit reveals more details on Route 22

Exact locations of bus stops, timelines and route expansions.

The proposed schedule for Route 22. The bus stop at Seabird Island is tentative.
Renovations to the Station House would cost $1.93 million, according to a report discussed on Monday.

Station House renovation would cost $1.93 million

"I'm smart enough to see some things to shock me,” said Coun. Scott Medlock.

Renovations to the Station House would cost $1.93 million, according to a report discussed on Monday.
Council and staff crunch numbers at the March 8 budget meeting. Public consultation is scheduled for April 12.

Final budget meeting talks $255K police station rent, average resident’s tax increase

The April 5 budget meeting was the final budget meeting before public consultation on April 12.

Council and staff crunch numbers at the March 8 budget meeting. Public consultation is scheduled for April 12.
District of Hope council and staff meet at the March 23 budget meeting. This meeting saw the return of Coun. Bob Erickson, who was away on professional training for the past two meetings.

Budget: snow plowing, Kinder Morgan’s $500K

Avoiding plowing-in residents and Kinder Morgan's $500,000 funds stirred up discussion at the March 23 budget meeting.

District of Hope council and staff meet at the March 23 budget meeting. This meeting saw the return of Coun. Bob Erickson, who was away on professional training for the past two meetings.
A man sits on the pavement at the edge of Memorial Park. Homelessness has increased in Hope and Boston Bar according to data from the homeless count.

Homelessness increases in Hope and Boston Bar

Results from the homeless count show Hope had a 64 per cent increase

A man sits on the pavement at the edge of Memorial Park. Homelessness has increased in Hope and Boston Bar according to data from the homeless count.
Nestle Waters Canada’s natural resources manager Bruce Lauerman explains maps which show snow pack levels in British Columbia.

Nestle points to evidence of water responsibility

Nestle Waters Canada’s natural resources manager sent the message at the March 27 council meeting.

Nestle Waters Canada’s natural resources manager Bruce Lauerman explains maps which show snow pack levels in British Columbia.
Staff and council work through the budget on the March 8 meeting.

Budget: Council debates whether to fix or replace public works vehicles

Council also mulls over building path to Silver Creek.

Staff and council work through the budget on the March 8 meeting.
School staff and board members at the March 14 Fraser-Cascade School District 78 meeting.

SD78 debates joint use agreement

Joint use of rec facilities, grievance expenses and NITEP were topics of discussion at the March 14 meeting.

School staff and board members at the March 14 Fraser-Cascade School District 78 meeting.