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Thursday - Feb. 27, 2025 - New apartments proposed for Hope
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This month, we asked you about your thoughts on rules and regulations around cat ownership. Advocates have approached councils in Langley City and Chilliwack to request more rules for cats, including capping the number of cats a person can own. Last month, Langley City council suggested they would be open to limiting the number of cats at six per household
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The Agenda
A three-storey mixed-use building is proposed for Hope’s waterfront area. 📷 District of Hope
New apartments proposed for Hope
A new mixed-use apartment and commercial building has been proposed on Water Avenue in Hope.
The three-storey building would face the Fraser River and include office space on the bottom floor, as well as have a 16-space parkade, and two floors of apartments. The eight new apartments would each be about 1,500 square feet.
Hope municipal staff noted that the development fits with the district’s downtown revitalization plan. It has the mixed-use that staff say is needed, as well as the necessary sloped rooflines to “match the surrounding mountains.”
Hope’s council issued a development permit for the building last week.
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🗓 Things to do
Train swap: The Yarrow model train swap meet takes place on Saturday at the Yarrow Community Hall from 10am to 4pm. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a family. To book a table or for more information, email [email protected].
Oscar night: The Abbotsford Film Society hosts an Oscar watch party at Cafe Amarti on Sunday. Walk down the red carpet, enjoy charcuterie, and win prizes. Details and tickets online.
Mennonite concert: The Mennonite Heritage Society of BC hosts a benefit concert on Saturday to celebrate 500 years of Mennonite history. The concert will feature The Mennonite Piano Concerto. Details and tickets online.
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