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Fraser Health's James Nielsen presents to council about Fraser Health's recruitment efforts

Fraser Health recruitment presentation reveals challenges hiring foreign professionals

Fraser Health informed council about recruitment efforts in Hope at the Oct. 24 council meeting.

Fraser Health's James Nielsen presents to council about Fraser Health's recruitment efforts
Participants laying their candles at the memorial for Darryl Peters yesterday evening at HSS's parking lot.

SLIDESHOW: Emotions run high at HSS’s vigil for Darryl Peters

Darryl Peters, 14, died after a semi truck hit him on Highway 7 and Chawathil Road on Monday evening.

Participants laying their candles at the memorial for Darryl Peters yesterday evening at HSS's parking lot.
Employment Insurance beneficiaries in the Fraser Valley, taken from Statistics Canada. This is the most local data available from Statistics Canada.

Labour challenges gripping businesses

Businesspeople discuss the labour market in Hope and the challenges it faces.

Employment Insurance beneficiaries in the Fraser Valley, taken from Statistics Canada. This is the most local data available from Statistics Canada.
Gordon Younie counts down to Saturday, when he, his sister and wife will retire the 54-year-old business that started with his father buying it.

Drive-In closing Nov. 5 as its owners retire

The full story as published in the Oct. 27 edition of The Hope Standard.

Gordon Younie counts down to Saturday, when he, his sister and wife will retire the 54-year-old business that started with his father buying it.
Hope Fire Department Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy updates council about the fire department.

Fire Department updates council

Dangerous goods, new achievements and estimated damage costs were talked about at the last council meeting.

Hope Fire Department Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy updates council about the fire department.
Hope and Area Food Security Coalition co-chairs Anne Todd (left) and Jennifer Hawkins present their three-step action plan to council on Oct. 11. They are pursuing society status, a food hub and want to strengthen the local food system.

Three-step plan to food security outlaid

Aims include a food hub, society status and improving local food

Hope and Area Food Security Coalition co-chairs Anne Todd (left) and Jennifer Hawkins present their three-step action plan to council on Oct. 11. They are pursuing society status, a food hub and want to strengthen the local food system.
A derailment of a Canadian Pacific Railway today at noon. The incident sent grain down the bank.

Train derails east of Yale

The derailment sends grain into the Fraser River, near the Saddle Rock Tunnel, across the river.

A derailment of a Canadian Pacific Railway today at noon. The incident sent grain down the bank.
Hope Secondary’s rookie goalkeeper, Ben Gladue faces down a shot in a pre-game warm-up at Hope Secondary. The Mustang boys will be hosting an eight-team tournament, Oct. 28 and 29.

Soccer welcomes autumn on four fronts

An elementary school tournament adds to the action, alongside Hope Minor Soccer, Hope Secondary boys and Valley Choppers men’s teams.

Hope Secondary’s rookie goalkeeper, Ben Gladue faces down a shot in a pre-game warm-up at Hope Secondary. The Mustang boys will be hosting an eight-team tournament, Oct. 28 and 29.
Gordon Younie, pictured on Oct. 20, standing in front of the Hope Drive-In and Restaurant.

Hope Drive-In and Restaurant closing Nov. 5

The 54-year-old Drive-In will put the brakes on their business as its owners shift into retirement.

Gordon Younie, pictured on Oct. 20, standing in front of the Hope Drive-In and Restaurant.
A sign at Fraser-Cascade School District 78's District Education Office in Hope.

On the Oct. 4 school board agenda

Concerns towards Telus, NITEP in trouble, meeting date change and censuring a trustee.

A sign at Fraser-Cascade School District 78's District Education Office in Hope.
The District of Hope's municipal building.

Hope, Area B get water infrastructure money

Hope has received $2.43 million from the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund, while Area B has received $165,605.

The District of Hope's municipal building.
A homeless camp in Chilliwack.

Chilliwack mayor not sending homeless here; Chamber of Commerce president sends warning letter

Read Stephen Yeung's letter to Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz about her comments to a reporter.

A homeless camp in Chilliwack.
Whist teammates, from left to right, Bob Enns and Art Young, stand beside Carol Pringle and Patrick Kennedy. The Enns-Young team finished eighth while the Pringle-Kennedy team earned two silver medals each.

Seniors return from 55+ Games with medals

Hope has a champion in golf, two second-place finishers in Whist and two more who took golds in curling at the 55+ BC Games.

Whist teammates, from left to right, Bob Enns and Art Young, stand beside Carol Pringle and Patrick Kennedy. The Enns-Young team finished eighth while the Pringle-Kennedy team earned two silver medals each.
Sweet Virginia filming at a house at Fraser Avenue and Park Street. Other locations where they filmed included the Skagit Motel, Wallace Street and other residences.

Film crews wrap up production

Sweet Virginia wrapped up its production in Hope Sept. 22.

Sweet Virginia filming at a house at Fraser Avenue and Park Street. Other locations where they filmed included the Skagit Motel, Wallace Street and other residences.
Larry Espe talks about the future of education in the District Education Office in Hope on Sept. 20.

Education ministry discusses new directions

Larry Espe talks about the future of education in the District Education Office in Hope on Sept. 20.

Larry Espe talks about the future of education in the District Education Office in Hope on Sept. 20.
Hope and Area Food Security Coalition's co-chair Jennifer Hawkins speaks to a crowd on their findings.

Research shows Hope has food security issues

Cost was determined as a hindrance to healthy food.

Hope and Area Food Security Coalition's co-chair Jennifer Hawkins speaks to a crowd on their findings.
A power outage in Hope today. It left the Midtown Shopping Plaza's clock stalled at 1:30 p.m., and shut off the downtown core's traffic lights.

UPDATE: Power restored in Hope and Fraser Valley

Among the over 50,000 customers who lost power, 4,839 are from Hope.

A power outage in Hope today. It left the Midtown Shopping Plaza's clock stalled at 1:30 p.m., and shut off the downtown core's traffic lights.
District of Hope council at the Sept. 12 meeting.

Council gives thumbs up to Hope’s Brigade Days

Everyone from Coun. Donna Kropp to Coun. Gerry Dyble gave their thanks and thumbs up.

District of Hope council at the Sept. 12 meeting.
Premiere Christy Clark introduces Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart at the Sept. 10 unveiling of a new carving on Sixth Avenue.

Premier Christy Clark visits Hope

Clark showers words of praise for Hope residents while promoting MLA Fraser-Nicola Jackie Tegart.

Premiere Christy Clark introduces Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart at the Sept. 10 unveiling of a new carving on Sixth Avenue.
The Sunshine Lanes Kingpin Lounge wants to expand its liquor serving area to include the bowling alley and a new deck. It will also allow the business to expand its seating capacity to 142 from 62.

Sunshine Lanes Kingpin Lounge’s liquor licence expansion divides Hope

Hope is split on the benefits and detriments of allowing the Sunshine Lanes Kingpin Lounge to expand its liquor licence.

The Sunshine Lanes Kingpin Lounge wants to expand its liquor serving area to include the bowling alley and a new deck. It will also allow the business to expand its seating capacity to 142 from 62.