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Twins Bill and Bob (store handymen and volunteers) with New 2 Yew owner Michelle Horsley outside their Wallace Street location.

New 2 Yew, thrift shopping phenom

The philanthropic thrift shop has a new charitable initiative called "Good Neighbour Day."

Twins Bill and Bob (store handymen and volunteers) with New 2 Yew owner Michelle Horsley outside their Wallace Street location.
Hope & Area Transition Society (HATS) offers counselling at their Adult Addictions program. People struggling with substance abuse, often self medicate, to address bigger issues.

Offering an open door for those struggling with addiction

Hope & Area Transition Society offers free counselling for those struggling with substance abuse issues

Hope & Area Transition Society (HATS) offers counselling at their Adult Addictions program. People struggling with substance abuse, often self medicate, to address bigger issues.
Faces were painted and aglow as Silver Creek Elementary hosted its annual sports day on Friday, June 10. Characters of all sorts ran amok during a well deserved lunch break.

In disguise and on the move

Masked crusaders enjoyed Sports Day at Silver Creek Elementary on Friday

Faces were painted and aglow as Silver Creek Elementary hosted its annual sports day on Friday, June 10. Characters of all sorts ran amok during a well deserved lunch break.
The 15th annual ceremonial review was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall on Saturday, June 4.

Annual ceremonial review hosted at the Legion

Hope cadets were presented with medals at the 15th annual ceremonial review at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall on Saturday, June 4.

The 15th annual ceremonial review was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall on Saturday, June 4.
Documentarist Eva Wunderman stands outside of a traditional igloo in Kugluktuk, Nunavut.

Braving the Arctic winds — Part Two

Local documentarist Eva Wunderman continues her epic filmmaking journey in the arctic

Documentarist Eva Wunderman stands outside of a traditional igloo in Kugluktuk, Nunavut.
Local documentary filmmaker Eva Wunderman (above in the ski mask) explores the intersecting lives of the descendants of Swedish legend Petter Norberg in Kugluktuk. The historical documentary with a contemporary twist is slated to be released this year.

Braving the Arctic winds

Local documentarist explores the intersecting lives of two different cultures in two different time periods while filming in the Arctic

Local documentary filmmaker Eva Wunderman (above in the ski mask) explores the intersecting lives of the descendants of Swedish legend Petter Norberg in Kugluktuk. The historical documentary with a contemporary twist is slated to be released this year.
Obesity is a major contributing factor to diabetes in cats.

Obesity in pets on the rise

Local veterinarian provides tips for preventing and curing pet obesity

Obesity is a major contributing factor to diabetes in cats.
District of Hope employee, Evan Empey takes a number of samples of water per week at different locations throughout town, which are sent to Fraser Health Authority to be tested for coliform bacterium and E.coli.

Hope takes first place in water tasting competition

Hope wins the "Best of the Best" Tap Water Taste Test competition in Whistler.

District of Hope employee, Evan Empey takes a number of samples of water per week at different locations throughout town, which are sent to Fraser Health Authority to be tested for coliform bacterium and E.coli.
Local firefighters and RCMP responded hastily to a distress call for a fire in Silver Creek on Saturday morning.

Male apprehended by police after starting a fire in Silver Creek

A man was taken into custody by Hope RCMP after setting fire to his half of a duplex/cabin early Saturday morning

Local firefighters and RCMP responded hastily to a distress call for a fire in Silver Creek on Saturday morning.
Fifteen students from Hope and 15 students from Lévis Quebec gathered at Hope Secondary for a delectable dinner on Friday to celebrate a week long French exchange program.

French exchange program hosted by HSS

Students from Quebec visit Hope Secondary for a week of cultural exploration in the Fraser Valley

Fifteen students from Hope and 15 students from Lévis Quebec gathered at Hope Secondary for a delectable dinner on Friday to celebrate a week long French exchange program.

Sexual health clinics geared to youth

The youth of Hope are able to access clinics dedicated to their sexual health in a friendly and confidential setting

Community strategists met around tables to discuss areas for consideration for a $500,000 grant from Fraser Health.

Community stakeholder session a success

Fraser Health hosted its first ever stakeholder consultation for the community of Hope to determine how to spend $500,000 in grant money

Community strategists met around tables to discuss areas for consideration for a $500,000 grant from Fraser Health.

Rapid spike in property values a concern for residents

Kawkawa Lake residents met in council chambers for a delegation about a sharp increase in property value

Resurgence of the X-Files

Musings over the return of a legendary hit show that sparked a global cult following

Yale First Nation hosted the restoration and unveiling ceremony of the Eayem Memorial in Yale on Saturday. This historic moment marks a new beginning for the Sto:lo people.

Desecrated monument restored

Yale First Nation led the restoration and unveiling ceremony of the Eayem Memorial, marking a new beginning for the Sto:lo people

Yale First Nation hosted the restoration and unveiling ceremony of the Eayem Memorial in Yale on Saturday. This historic moment marks a new beginning for the Sto:lo people.
MLA Laurie Throness at the 'Future' presentation of a three part lecture series hosted by the Hope & District Chamber of Commerce.

Future enterprise in Hope part two

Guest speakers MLA Laurie Throness, and Richard Truscott VP of CFIB present at a sold out lecture series in Hope.

MLA Laurie Throness at the 'Future' presentation of a three part lecture series hosted by the Hope & District Chamber of Commerce.
Marcus Zerr (above) orgranized The Hope Game of Arms amateur competition in Hope at the rec centre on Sunday Apr. 3. Zerr is currently being followed by a film crew to document his 2016 journey on the arm wrestling circuit.

Stronger than oak

Professional arm wrestler Marcus Zerr opens up about the sport

Marcus Zerr (above) orgranized The Hope Game of Arms amateur competition in Hope at the rec centre on Sunday Apr. 3. Zerr is currently being followed by a film crew to document his 2016 journey on the arm wrestling circuit.
There were some fierce female contenders at The Hope Game of Arms amateur competition at the rec centre on Sunday. A film crew was in town for an upcoming documentary about the sport.

Fierce female contenders

Women competitors from across Hope and the Fraser Valley competed at an amateur wrestling competition in Hope on Sunday.

There were some fierce female contenders at The Hope Game of Arms amateur competition at the rec centre on Sunday. A film crew was in town for an upcoming documentary about the sport.
Nurse practitioner Sue Lawrence advocates for HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention and treatment at Hope Medical Centre. Lawrence will be treating patients with the virus at the clinics in Hope and in Boston Bar.

HIV treatment provided in Hope and Boston Bar

Comprehensive treatment is now available locally for people dealing with HIV/AIDS

Nurse practitioner Sue Lawrence advocates for HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention and treatment at Hope Medical Centre. Lawrence will be treating patients with the virus at the clinics in Hope and in Boston Bar.
Yozo Watanabe of the Oyama International Friendship Association takes a moment to film the Japanese Friendship Garden in Memorial Park.

Taking in the Garden

The District was pleased to host members of the Oyama International Friendship Association

Yozo Watanabe of the Oyama International Friendship Association takes a moment to film the Japanese Friendship Garden in Memorial Park.