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MK Delta revises project planned next to Hwy. 91
Delta council recently got a preliminary look at a revamped development proposal for a large piece of property just outside Burns Bog.
Environmental strategy takes three phases
Burnaby council continues to push its environmental sustainability strategy through several phases of public consultation.
Arsonists target East Side house
A Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood group says it is appalled that a deliberately set fire to a house under construction on East First Avenue could be the work of anarchists battling gentrification.
Fire sparks more debate about development
"We'll be back," is the ominous message spray painted on a portable toilet at the site of a fire on East First near Victoria Drive.
Capilano motels serve an affordable function
I was not surprised to see the District of North Vancouver council basically give the green light to Larco Investments to start the rezoning process in the Lower Capilano area (North Shore News, May 8).
STM golf Knights move on to B.C.s
The St. Thomas More Knights co-ed golf team qualified for the AA high school provincials last week at Fraserview.
Home sales up in March
Home sales in New Westminster were higher in March compared to February of this year, but sales overall last month were down 20 per cent from the same time the previous year, according to the chief economist with the British Columbia Real Estate Association.
New Westminster explores affordable housing
Action will be taken to address affordable housing in New Westminster.
BC Liberal win good news for Chamber
The president of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce says the election of a BC Liberal majority government last week is good news for business owners.
Annual golf tournament great place to network
Golf and business go together like bogies and water hazards.
Home prices stable
House sales are up with the arrival of spring, about 20 per cent more in the month of April over March, but still lagging behind sales of one year ago, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board reported.
Biking to work has many advantages
Brian Miller, a primary worker at the Fraser Valley Institution in Abbotsford, made the choice to trade in his truck for a bicycle more than a year and a half ago.
Concerns raised about transfer
The good news story from Thursday's Whonnock Community Association's annual general meeting was that the board now includes its youngest member, according to Whonnock resident Jo Ann ten Brink. Jacqlyn Rempel will be the association's vice-president.
Green threatens NDP future
Some attribute the astounding BC Liberal election win to the success of their ads attacking the NDP. But those ads only worked because the public has a lingering unease about the NDP, the ghosts of its socialist history, and its ties to the labour unions.
Traffic light nixed on Mavis Ave. An argument over a traffic light consumed council during talk of a Fort development
Langley Township council reversed course May 13 on asking a developer to pay for a new traffic signal in downtown Fort Langley.
New home A-OK
On Monday afternoon, Cathy Dunn and her two sons got their first look at their rebuilt home, two weeks after the Acts of Kindness volunteers started tearing it apart.
Don't underestimate the value of attending monthly Connections
Lots has happened over the past few months at the Chamber of Commerce. Our executive director, Patti MacAhonic, left us to pursue a political career and I, as the administrative assistant, have stepped in as interim manager.
Fate of executive director's position will wait until fall
The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce will wait until the fall to decide on a new executive director.
