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Verna Susan Bjerky went missing after attempting to hitchhike a ride to Kamloops from Hope back in May of 1981. Some believe she fell prey to serial killer Clifford Olson. Family and friends continue to search for her remains to this day. (Submitted photo)

43 years later, friend of Verna Susan Bjerky says search for her still continues in Hope

Cathy Lamberton remembers Bjerky as a fun and hardworking girl

 

The Boothroyd Indian Band, with the assistance of the BC Wildfire Service (BWS), will be conducting a cultural burn. (Boothroyd Indian Band)

Boothroyd Indian Band conducting cultural burn in the Fraser Zone on May 2

The cultural burn will take place with the assistance of the BC Wildfire Service

 

Othello Tunnels have been closed since the November 2021 floods. (Jessica Peters/ Black Press Media)

Hope’s Othello Tunnels to partially reopen in July

Atmospheric river damage to be repaired at 30 sites in Coquihalla Canyon Park

 

A missing persons poster from April 2020 for April Parisian in front of Hope's district hall. (Emelie Peacock/Hope Standard)

Bringing April home: B.C. family’s search for missing sister continues

Even after false alarm discovery of a body, April Parisian’s family says they haven’t given up

A missing persons poster from April 2020 for April Parisian in front of Hope's district hall. (Emelie Peacock/Hope Standard)
Due to the upcoming heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is closing Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon on Monday (Dec. 7) at 7 p.m. (DriveBC/X/Twitter)

Highway 1 through B.C.’s Fraser Canyon set to close due to heavy rainfall

Highway 1 between Boothroyd and Siska to close at 7 p.m.; checkpoints set up by Hope and Lytton

Due to the upcoming heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is closing Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon on Monday (Dec. 7) at 7 p.m. (DriveBC/X/Twitter)
Two men — one who was armed and broke into the room of a resident at Riverside Manor — are now in custody thanks to the joint effort of the RCMP. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Joint RCMP investigation starting in Chase leads to arrest of two men in Hope

One armed man broke into residence’s room at Riverside manor

Two men — one who was armed and broke into the room of a resident at Riverside Manor — are now in custody thanks to the joint effort of the RCMP. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
The Hope RCMP and Boston Bar RCMP are asking the public for help after an attempt was made to derail a train near the old Alexandra Bridge in Spuzzum. (pixabay/GoranH)

RCMP search for suspect who tried to derail train in Fraser Canyon

Derailment attempt took place near old Alexandra Bridge in Spuzzum

The Hope RCMP and Boston Bar RCMP are asking the public for help after an attempt was made to derail a train near the old Alexandra Bridge in Spuzzum. (pixabay/GoranH)
Fireworks seen from Highway 1 near Hope on Oct. 26, 2023. (Facebook/Kendra Bergen/screenshot)

VIDEO: Fiery display of fireworks after truck incident near Hope

‘For those concerned about injuries, the driver of the truck had minor injuries but is OK’

Fireworks seen from Highway 1 near Hope on Oct. 26, 2023. (Facebook/Kendra Bergen/screenshot)
Small Eyes, a Northern Spotted Owl, at the Spuzzum First Nation’s First Fish Ceremony on July 29, 2023. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Federal government rejects emergency order to protect Northern Spotted Owl habitat

Members of Spuzzum First Nation “furious” at federal government

Small Eyes, a Northern Spotted Owl, at the Spuzzum First Nation’s First Fish Ceremony on July 29, 2023. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Small Eyes, an animal ambassador, is one of the Northern Spotted Owls that is part of the breeding program in Langley. As of July 25, three owls — two males and one female — are living in the wild in Fraser Canyon/Spuzzum First Nation territory. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Second release brings B.C.’s wild spotted owl population from 1 to 3

Two male owls join one female owl in Fraser Canyon

Small Eyes, an animal ambassador, is one of the Northern Spotted Owls that is part of the breeding program in Langley. As of July 25, three owls — two males and one female — are living in the wild in Fraser Canyon/Spuzzum First Nation territory. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
The Kookipi Creek wildfire is an estimated 18,045.3 hectares as of Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 and remains out of control. (bc wildfire Service)

27 structures so far burned down by Kookipi Creek wildfire

6 residential homes and 21 recreational and maintenance buildings taken by fire

The Kookipi Creek wildfire is an estimated 18,045.3 hectares as of Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 and remains out of control. (bc wildfire Service)
The Kookipi Creek wildfire is an estimated 18,045.3 hectares as of Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 and remains out of control. (BC Wildfire Service)

Evacuation orders downgraded for Kookipi Creek, Stein Mountain wildfires

Kookipi Creek is an estimated 18,045.3 ha., while Stein Mountain is 4,667.3 ha.

The Kookipi Creek wildfire is an estimated 18,045.3 hectares as of Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 and remains out of control. (BC Wildfire Service)
A man died at the Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope on Wednesday (June 28) after a police shooting. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

One man dead after police shooting at B.C. hospital

Hope’s emergency department reopens after IIO investigation forces temporary closure

A man died at the Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope on Wednesday (June 28) after a police shooting. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
Hope RCMP are looking into a serious spate of alleged hate crimes in Hope, just days into the community’s first Pride festival. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard/Megan te Boekhorst)

PHOTOS: Pride flag set on fire during night of alleged hate crime in Hope

Hope RCMP extend support to local LGBTQIA2S community following rash of crime

Hope RCMP are looking into a serious spate of alleged hate crimes in Hope, just days into the community’s first Pride festival. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard/Megan te Boekhorst)
An 18-year old from Chilliwack is to appear in court in June after being caught for going 209 km/h on the Coquihalla Highway, failing to stop at a speed check, and carrying a fake driver’s license. (BC Highway Patrol)

Need for speed: Motorcycle clocked at almost double the speed limit on Coquihalla

18-year-old Chilliwack man had failed to stop at speed check 2 days earlier

An 18-year old from Chilliwack is to appear in court in June after being caught for going 209 km/h on the Coquihalla Highway, failing to stop at a speed check, and carrying a fake driver’s license. (BC Highway Patrol)
The Coquihalla’s southbound lanes are closed outside of Hope because of a vehicle incident. (Google Maps)

UPDATE: Coquihalla Highway reopens outside of Hope following vehicle incident

A vehicle crash happened around 3:30 a.m. and the southbound lanes were closed

The Coquihalla’s southbound lanes are closed outside of Hope because of a vehicle incident. (Google Maps)
Traffic is backed up on the Coquihalla Highway northbound following a vehicle crash. (Mexi Jen/Facebook)

UPDATE: Crash cleared on Coquihalla’s northbound lanes

Drivers are asked to pass with caution

Traffic is backed up on the Coquihalla Highway northbound following a vehicle crash. (Mexi Jen/Facebook)
High temperatures are contributing to an air quality advisory issued for the eastern Fraser Valley (File photo)

Heat-related air quality advisory issued for Fraser Valley

Current AQ is low risk, but it’s expected to nudge up to moderate risk this evening and overnight

High temperatures are contributing to an air quality advisory issued for the eastern Fraser Valley (File photo)
Two Northern Spotted Owls have been found dead, bringing the critically endangered species’ wild population back down to one. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

Death of 2 Northern Spotted Owls brings population in B.C. wilderness down to 1

The owls deaths were discovered earlier this month says Spuzzum First Nation Chief James Hobart

Two Northern Spotted Owls have been found dead, bringing the critically endangered species’ wild population back down to one. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)
One person has died in a crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon (April 25) between Hunter Creek Road (Exit 160) and Flood-Hope Road (Exit 165). (Shane MacKichan)

1 dead in semi-truck crash on Highway 1 near Hope

Hope RCMP, BC Highway Patrol, and Hope firefighters all on scene

One person has died in a crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon (April 25) between Hunter Creek Road (Exit 160) and Flood-Hope Road (Exit 165). (Shane MacKichan)