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Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Want to live at Harrison's village hall? You might be able to soon.

May 5, 2025

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6 min read

Want to live at Harrison's village hall? You might be able to soon.

The Village of Harrison Hot Springs is considering proposals that would redevelop a civic lot into a residential and civic space

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
UFV eyeing new programming in Hope

Apr 15, 2025

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3 min read

UFV eyeing new programming in Hope

One year after the death of a faculty member closed the university outpost, UFV has plans to relaunch its eastern valley offerings

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
First Nation plots wastewater plant to process rural residents’ poop

Apr 4, 2025

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7 min read

First Nation plots wastewater plant to process rural residents’ poop

Plants in Abbotsford and Chilliwack recently stopped accepting waste from outside communities.

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Can geothermal energy help power the Fraser Canyon?

Mar 21, 2025

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6 min read

Can geothermal energy help power the Fraser Canyon?

Boston Bar First Nation wants to tap the earth's natural energy to keep the power on during hydro outages—and maybe boost the economy

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Hope area students struggle with suicidal thoughts and often can't get help: report

Mar 18, 2025

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14 min read

Hope area students struggle with suicidal thoughts and often can't get help: report

Students in the vast Fraser-Cascade school district are seeing the doctor less than those in the rest of BC

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
As Harrison eyes flood wall, some worry about impact on views

Mar 10, 2025

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6 min read

As Harrison eyes flood wall, some worry about impact on views

The changes could help the community in a future flood, but alter the makeup of the village’s lakefront

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
The little bowling alley that’s the heartbeat of the Fraser Canyon

Feb 24, 2025

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16 min read

The little bowling alley that’s the heartbeat of the Fraser Canyon

In Boston Bar, Canyon Lanes is much more than a bowling alley

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Sinking Harrison bridge poised for emergency repairs

Jan 23, 2025

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3 min read

Sinking Harrison bridge poised for emergency repairs

One of village's two Miami River crossings is sinking into the water below.

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative

Eastern Valley

Can new highway signs kickstart tourism in the Fraser Canyon?

Jan 16, 2025

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8 min read

Can new highway signs kickstart tourism in the Fraser Canyon?

Two new signs in Lytton and Yale are aiming to draw more attention to a corridor impacted by natural disasters and a drop in tourism

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Aggressive dogs cost Hope an extra $26,000 this year

Dec 5, 2024

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2 min read

Aggressive dogs cost Hope an extra $26,000 this year

The District of Hope had to put down four dogs in 2024

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
A smalltown politician walks away from provincial politics

Dec 3, 2024

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9 min read

A smalltown politician walks away from provincial politics

MLA Jackie Tegart built a name for focusing on rural issues in her sprawling riding but couldn't escape the demise of her party

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative

Mission

Mission monastery’s 27,000-metre landfill application 'excessive,' ALC says

Nov 27, 2024

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1 min read

Mission monastery’s 27,000-metre landfill application 'excessive,' ALC says

The Orthodox Monastery Society of BC had asked to spread fill over its property to improve drainage

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Hope kids turn to jaywalking after pedestrian overpass demolished

Nov 20, 2024

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5 min read

Hope kids turn to jaywalking after pedestrian overpass demolished

Despite calls for temporary replacement to improve safety, district says new signals will come next year

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative

Eastern Valley

Q&A: New Harrison mayor looks to provide steady hand for village

Nov 12, 2024

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13 min read

Q&A: New Harrison mayor looks to provide steady hand for village

Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Fred Talen is hopeful that council dysfunction will be reduced in the village over the remainder of his term

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
The negotiator: Why Harrison Hot Springs’ new mayor says being new to town will help more than hurt

Nov 5, 2024

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8 min read

The negotiator: Why Harrison Hot Springs’ new mayor says being new to town will help more than hurt

Fred Talen moved to Harrison Hot Springs just three years ago. He hopes that will insulate him from decades of political debates and conflicts.

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Hope path to cost $2.7 million

Oct 31, 2024

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3 min read

Hope path to cost $2.7 million

District is building a new multi-use route connecting Silver Creek and downtown.

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative

Eastern Valley

It's not you it's me: Why Hope rebuffed French mayor's advances

Oct 28, 2024

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4 min read

It's not you it's me: Why Hope rebuffed French mayor's advances

The mayor of a French village wanted to 'twin' with Hope; but Hope says it needs to work on its relationship with its existing Japanese sister city

Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
Josh Kozelj, Local Journalism Initiative
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