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Big political week in the Valley. Mission has a new mayor — Jag Gill won by acclamation after his opponent dropped out, making him the city's youngest mayor ever. Meanwhile, at the provincial level, B.C. politics took a dramatic turn as Kerry-Lynne Findlay stepped down as Conservative leader amid ongoing caucus chaos.

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With multiple projects underway to expand capacity at Langley schools, one high school is ready to welcome an extra 300 students.

A new addition at Langley Secondary School, which began construction in January 2025, is now open. The add-on brings 12 new classrooms, a science lab, and special-education spaces to the school. It also boasts new energy-efficient mechanical systems that improve air quality.

To fund the project, the province provided nearly $28 million, and the school district contributed $1 million.

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After earning a PhD at UC Berkeley, Katie Sardinha returned to her family’s organic orchard in Summerland. Now she’s thinking about more than fruit: healthy soil, biodiversity, resilient farms and a stronger connection between growers and consumers. Meet a young farmer rethinking what B.C. agriculture can become. Read her story.

🏛️ Coun. Jag Gill was elected Mission's next mayor by acclamation on Friday after his opponent withdrew, becoming the city's youngest-ever mayor. [Mission City Record]

🗳️ Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party on Sunday amid ongoing caucus turmoil, though she'll remain the party's candidate in the September 26 Abbotsford-Mission byelection. [CBC News]

💔 An 80-year-old woman died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while cycling in Chilliwack Saturday evening, with police seizing a suspect vehicle and investigating. [CBC News]

🏆 Former Chilliwack Museum curator Paul Ferguson was honoured by the B.C. Historical Federation for nearly 50 years of work preserving local and provincial history. [Chilliwack Progress]

♻️ Mission is inviting residents to a curbside cart pop-up at the Sikh Temple on September 26, giving households a chance to see the new automated collection carts ahead of the city's May 2027 rollout. [City of Mission]

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EcoFarm Fest: Abbotsford's EcoFarm hosts a family-friendly evening on September 23, part of the Taste of Abby Fall Festival, with a farmers' market, hay wagon rides, and live music.

Yoga at the Museum: Chilliwack Museum's Chambers Hall offers yoga classes Monday and Thursday evenings through September, including foundations and vinyasa sessions.

Art of Science: Seasonal Gardening: Gardener Brian Minter shares tips for keeping gardens colourful through fall and winter at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on September 24.

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