Friday - Oct. 31 - Exploring outer space from UFV

Morning!

Sorry for the delay—we had a technical issue on our end. Anyway, it looks like the weather isn’t going to cooperate for Halloween this year. Still, I’m headed out to Promontory tonight—though I suspect there’ll be more driving than walking compared to what we’d originally planned.

Wherever you’re celebrating, stay dry and have a great night out there!

– William

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Feature Story

UFV researcher awarded $1.1M to research astronaut mental health

A professor at University of the Fraser Valley has received more than $1.1 million for her research into long-term space missions. Funded by the Canadian Space Agency, Jelena Brcic’s research team will spend the next six years investigating how astronauts manage stress and find purpose in their work.

Read Robyn Bell’s full story here.

Need to Know

🦓 Greater Vancouver Zoo welcomed five female Burchell's zebras aged 9-15 and eight waterbucks from an eastern facility undergoing changes, with both African species now visible in the southwest section [Langley Advance Times]

🐕 Four corgis competed in a Halloween sprint at Clearview Garden Shop's October 25 event, with first-place winner Louis representing the 50-year-old Aldergrove family business's expansion into pet products and community events [Langley Advance Times]

👩 The 28th annual Women of Mission Gala honoured Nancy Arcand of Mission Arts Council, inclusivity advocate Candice Koch, and five-time Paul-Harris Fellowship recipient Louise Lacerte for their community contributions [Mission City Record]

📡 Twenty-five Rogers technicians in Abbotsford ratified a new contract achieving pay parity with Lower Mainland colleagues after a 4-month strike that began June 19, with 85% approval [Mission City Record]

🏥 Chilliwack Hospital Foundation and Fraser Valley Healthcare Foundation jointly purchased a $98,000 sinus navigation system and breast seed probe through donor contributions and Baker Newby LLP support [Chilliwack Progress]

🐔 Eleven avian flu infections were confirmed across Abbotsford and Chilliwack this month affecting nearly 11.5 million provincial birds, with fall representing peak transmission season since 2022 [Agassiz Harrison Observer]

🧥 Hope student Kya Patterson is collecting winter clothing at the Recreation Centre from November 1 to December 21 for distribution to unhoused residents and families through Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society [Hope Standard]

⚠️ Municipal officials reminded residents that propane tanks constitute hazardous waste after two cylinders passed through an industrial shredder at a composting facility, risking equipment damage and worker injuries [Fraser Valley Today]

🕌 Chilliwack has not fined the operator of an unpermitted gurdwara on agricultural land along Keith Wilson Road despite bylaw complaints about gatherings and parking, instead working toward compliance [Fraser Valley Today]

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🗓 Things to do

Vintage Barn Market: The Fraser Valley's largest pop-up market features 150+ vendors at Chilliwack Heritage Park on October 31, November 1-2, 2025, expecting over 12,000 attendees for the biannual Christmas edition.

Langley Weavers' & Spinners' Guild Artisan Sale: Beyond Fibre showcases handcrafted woven, knitted, spun, and felted items along with guest artisan products on November 1-2 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at West Langley Hall (9400 208th Street), featuring ongoing fibre arts demonstrations.

Hope Motorsports Pumpkin Smash: Demolition derbies, 4x4 races, and mini stock competitions take place November 1 at Coquihalla River Park (1005 6th Ave) with races starting at 11:00 AM and derby at 6:00 PM, with $15 admission and kids 10 and under free.

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