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B.C. woke up to a very different political landscape this weekend. Premier David Eby called the provincial election, and the Conservatives, led by Lorne Doerkson, won a majority. Eby has since stepped down as NDP leader.

The Fraser Valley went fully blue, electing 10 Conservative MLAs and taking every riding in the region. CBC has a map that shows how far the blue wave reached across the province.

Also in today’s Current, Abbotsford has a new city manager, with Mark Neill stepping into the role. You’ll find that story below, along with a few Halloween events to put on your calendar.

– Emily

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👮 Thirteen experienced peace officers have joined the RCMP’s new, shorter ExPO training program, with their cadet training set to begin in Chilliwack in November. [Chilliwack Progress]

🚓 Abbotsford police say a 22-year-old unlicensed driver was caught going 105 km/h in an 80 km/h construction zone on Highway 1 near Clearbrook Road, and his vehicle was impounded. [Fraser Valley Today]

🩺 A sociology professor will ask whether the answer to healthcare pressures is more than just more doctors, nurses and paramedics at an Art of Science talk at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on November 12. [Chilliwack Progress]

🪖 Soldiers and international partners will run a chemical, biological and radiological emergency training exercise at the Pacific Region Training Centre in Chilliwack from October 25 to 30. [Chilliwack Progress]

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Halloween Day Celebration & Parade: Greendale Acres hosts a day of Halloween fun on October 31, with costume parades, a corn maze, face painting, a DJ, and the Boo Express ride.

Little Monsters on Wallace: Downtown Hope fills with free face painting, fortune telling, and business trick-or-treating on October 31, with costumes strongly encouraged and the fun going ahead rain or shine.

Halloween Monster Mash Bash: Abbotsford Community Library invites kids in costume to a storytime, parade, music, and treats on October 31.

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