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Ever wanted to be the Mayor of Hope? Nominations open September 1.

Abbotsford is also gearing up for October's municipal election, with its It's Your Vote campaign now underway. Whether you're thinking of running or just planning to cast a ballot, both communities have information available now.

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🚘 Driving today? Check the current traffic situation via Google, and find DriveBC’s latest updates.

🛣 Click here for links to road cameras across the Fraser Valley, including those for the Coquihalla, Highway 7, Hope-Princeton, Fraser Canyon, and Highway 1 in Langley and Abbotsford.

With SkyTrain coming and the city continuing to grow, Langley City has hired consulting firm MNP LLP to take an independent look at how it operates.

The external effectiveness and efficiency review will examine city services, internal processes, and how resources are allocated, with the goal of identifying ways to reduce bottlenecks, improve service delivery, and make better use of technology. The final report is expected to go to council this fall.

"As Langley City grows and evolves, it is important that we continue looking for ways to strengthen how we serve our community," said CAO Francis Cheung. "This external review will provide an independent perspective on how we can improve processes, better support our employees, and continue delivering high quality services for the citizens of Langley City."

MNP has conducted similar reviews for other B.C. municipalities, the city noted.

🗳️ Hope is accepting nominations for the October 17 municipal election from September 1 to 11. The district will elect one Mayor and six Councillors. [District of Hope]

🗳️ Abbotsford has launched its It's Your Vote campaign ahead of the October 17 election. Voters will select one Mayor, eight Councillors, and seven School Trustees, with advance voting on October 7, 10, and 11. [City of Abbotsford]

🏒 The Abbotsford Canucks will host preseason games for the first time ever on September 27 and 28 at Rogers Forum against the Calgary Wranglers. Tickets start at $10. [Abbotsford News]

🔫 Abbotsford police are investigating after a home on Enderby Street was struck by gunfire around 1 AM on August 16. No injuries were reported and the motive is unclear. [CityNews]

🏘️ Chilliwack council is set to vote on a rezoning application that would allow up to 20 townhouse units to be built on a single-family lot near Sardis Park. [Fraser Valley Today]

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Watt Creek Thursdays with Garrison Running Co: A free community trail run at Watt Creek near Cultus Lake every Thursday at 6 PM — a 6km horse trail loop at your own pace.

Heritage Classic Car Show: The Canadian XK Jaguar Register and Canadian Classic MG Club celebrate 55 years of their Heritage Classic at Douglas Park in Langley on August 22, featuring MGs, Jaguars, Land Rovers, and motorcycles.

Fork & Finger in Downtown Langley: A self-guided tasting event at McBurney Plaza on August 22, with a passport to sample dishes from local restaurants and a chance to win $2,500 in Downtown Dollars.

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