District of Hope
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Nestled in the stunning East Fraser Valley, Hope, BC, is a vibrant community rich in natural beauty, history, and opportunity.
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🚜 Hands-on learning!
Thanks to arrangements made at UBCM, the BC Roadbuilders Training Centre’s simulator rock truck & loader visited Spirit of Hope and Twin Rivers, giving students real experience with heavy equipment. Big thanks to Emil Anderson Group for supporting youth career pathways!
Thanks to arrangements made at UBCM, the BC Roadbuilders Training Centre’s simulator rock truck & loader visited Spirit of Hope and Twin Rivers, giving students real experience with heavy equipment. Big thanks to Emil Anderson Group for supporting youth career pathways!
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🚜 Hands-on learning!
Thanks to arrangements made at UBCM, the BC Roadbuilders Training Centre’s simulator rock truck & loader visited Spirit of Hope and Twin Rivers, giving students real experience with heavy equipment. Big thanks to Emil Anderson Group for supporting youth career pathways!
Thanks to arrangements made at UBCM, the BC Roadbuilders Training Centre’s simulator rock truck & loader visited Spirit of Hope and Twin Rivers, giving students real experience with heavy equipment. Big thanks to Emil Anderson Group for supporting youth career pathways!
🔔 BC Emergency Alert System Test – November 19
A province-wide BC Emergency Alert System test will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:55 p.m. (PST).
Stay aware. Stay prepared.
A province-wide BC Emergency Alert System test will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:55 p.m. (PST).
Stay aware. Stay prepared.
November 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🔔 BC Emergency Alert System Test – November 19
A province-wide BC Emergency Alert System test will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:55 p.m. (PST).
Stay aware. Stay prepared.
A province-wide BC Emergency Alert System test will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:55 p.m. (PST).
Stay aware. Stay prepared.
📬 2026 Business Licence Renewals are out!
💸 10% off if paid by Dec 15
📆 Regular rates Dec 16–Jan 31
⚠️ 10% penalty after Jan 31
🏡 Short-term rentals must have a licence starting Jan 1, 2026.
💸 10% off if paid by Dec 15
📆 Regular rates Dec 16–Jan 31
⚠️ 10% penalty after Jan 31
🏡 Short-term rentals must have a licence starting Jan 1, 2026.
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
📬 2026 Business Licence Renewals are out!
💸 10% off if paid by Dec 15
📆 Regular rates Dec 16–Jan 31
⚠️ 10% penalty after Jan 31
🏡 Short-term rentals must have a licence starting Jan 1, 2026.
💸 10% off if paid by Dec 15
📆 Regular rates Dec 16–Jan 31
⚠️ 10% penalty after Jan 31
🏡 Short-term rentals must have a licence starting Jan 1, 2026.
📢 Environmental investigation Nov 17–27 at 615 Hudson Bay St + nearby roads.
Single-lane traffic + short delays; work runs 7 AM–9 PM.
Part of provincial environmental compliance.
Questions? 604-869-5671.
Single-lane traffic + short delays; work runs 7 AM–9 PM.
Part of provincial environmental compliance.
Questions? 604-869-5671.
November 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
📢 Environmental investigation Nov 17–27 at 615 Hudson Bay St + nearby roads.
Single-lane traffic + short delays; work runs 7 AM–9 PM.
Part of provincial environmental compliance.
Questions? 604-869-5671.
Single-lane traffic + short delays; work runs 7 AM–9 PM.
Part of provincial environmental compliance.
Questions? 604-869-5671.
🌄 Photo Submission Friday 🌲
The Coquihalla River is always putting on a show, and this gorgeous photo from Chad Toop is no exception... glassy water, mountain backdrop, pure Hope.
Have a favourite shot of our community?
Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Chad Toop
The Coquihalla River is always putting on a show, and this gorgeous photo from Chad Toop is no exception... glassy water, mountain backdrop, pure Hope.
Have a favourite shot of our community?
Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Chad Toop
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🌄 Photo Submission Friday 🌲
The Coquihalla River is always putting on a show, and this gorgeous photo from Chad Toop is no exception... glassy water, mountain backdrop, pure Hope.
Have a favourite shot of our community?
Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Chad Toop
The Coquihalla River is always putting on a show, and this gorgeous photo from Chad Toop is no exception... glassy water, mountain backdrop, pure Hope.
Have a favourite shot of our community?
Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Chad Toop
📣 Public Hearing: Nov 24, 7pm at District Hall for proposed OCP & zoning changes at 62870 Flood Hope Rd (Highway Commercial → Light Industry).
Submit comments by Nov 19, noon: planning@hope.ca
Details in the Oct 14 Council Agenda at hope.ca.
Submit comments by Nov 19, noon: planning@hope.ca
Details in the Oct 14 Council Agenda at hope.ca.
November 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
📣 Public Hearing: Nov 24, 7pm at District Hall for proposed OCP & zoning changes at 62870 Flood Hope Rd (Highway Commercial → Light Industry).
Submit comments by Nov 19, noon: planning@hope.ca
Details in the Oct 14 Council Agenda at hope.ca.
Submit comments by Nov 19, noon: planning@hope.ca
Details in the Oct 14 Council Agenda at hope.ca.
📣 Have Your Say: 2026–2030 Financial Plan
Public Consultation is Nov 26 at 1:30–3:30 PM & 7–9 PM at District Hall. Get the overview, ask questions, share feedback. Our Finance Director loves a challenge — bring your best questions. 💬
Public Consultation is Nov 26 at 1:30–3:30 PM & 7–9 PM at District Hall. Get the overview, ask questions, share feedback. Our Finance Director loves a challenge — bring your best questions. 💬
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
📣 Have Your Say: 2026–2030 Financial Plan
Public Consultation is Nov 26 at 1:30–3:30 PM & 7–9 PM at District Hall. Get the overview, ask questions, share feedback. Our Finance Director loves a challenge — bring your best questions. 💬
Public Consultation is Nov 26 at 1:30–3:30 PM & 7–9 PM at District Hall. Get the overview, ask questions, share feedback. Our Finance Director loves a challenge — bring your best questions. 💬
📢 Environmental work at 615 Hudson Bay St + nearby roads Nov 17–27, 7AM–9PM. Expect single-lane traffic + short delays. Work supports provincial environmental compliance.
Questions: 604-869-5671.
Questions: 604-869-5671.
November 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
📢 Environmental work at 615 Hudson Bay St + nearby roads Nov 17–27, 7AM–9PM. Expect single-lane traffic + short delays. Work supports provincial environmental compliance.
Questions: 604-869-5671.
Questions: 604-869-5671.
⚠️ High Streamflow Advisory
Up to 50mm of rain + snowmelt may cause rapid river rises in the South Coast & Lower Fraser, including Hope. Stay back from fast-moving water, avoid flooded roads, and clear drains.
Check Alertable for updates.
Up to 50mm of rain + snowmelt may cause rapid river rises in the South Coast & Lower Fraser, including Hope. Stay back from fast-moving water, avoid flooded roads, and clear drains.
Check Alertable for updates.
November 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
⚠️ High Streamflow Advisory
Up to 50mm of rain + snowmelt may cause rapid river rises in the South Coast & Lower Fraser, including Hope. Stay back from fast-moving water, avoid flooded roads, and clear drains.
Check Alertable for updates.
Up to 50mm of rain + snowmelt may cause rapid river rises in the South Coast & Lower Fraser, including Hope. Stay back from fast-moving water, avoid flooded roads, and clear drains.
Check Alertable for updates.
Some hazards move fast. Preparedness matters.
Your lived experience helps shape how we plan, respond, and keep our community safe.
📝 Take the Survey
Complete the questionnaire and be entered to win a 2-Person Grab-and-Go Emergency Kit (includes First Aid essentials).
🔗 surveymonkey.com/r/QBCCDZM
Your lived experience helps shape how we plan, respond, and keep our community safe.
📝 Take the Survey
Complete the questionnaire and be entered to win a 2-Person Grab-and-Go Emergency Kit (includes First Aid essentials).
🔗 surveymonkey.com/r/QBCCDZM
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Some hazards move fast. Preparedness matters.
Your lived experience helps shape how we plan, respond, and keep our community safe.
📝 Take the Survey
Complete the questionnaire and be entered to win a 2-Person Grab-and-Go Emergency Kit (includes First Aid essentials).
🔗 surveymonkey.com/r/QBCCDZM
Your lived experience helps shape how we plan, respond, and keep our community safe.
📝 Take the Survey
Complete the questionnaire and be entered to win a 2-Person Grab-and-Go Emergency Kit (includes First Aid essentials).
🔗 surveymonkey.com/r/QBCCDZM
🌺 Remembrance Day 🌺
DoH offices closed Tuesday, Nov 11.
Parade: 10:30 a.m. from the Legion → Cenotaph in Memorial Park. Ceremony + silence at 11 a.m.
Route: Legion → Fort → Fourth → Wallace → Cenotaph → then Wallace → Third → Fort back to Legion.
Lest we forget. ❤️
DoH offices closed Tuesday, Nov 11.
Parade: 10:30 a.m. from the Legion → Cenotaph in Memorial Park. Ceremony + silence at 11 a.m.
Route: Legion → Fort → Fourth → Wallace → Cenotaph → then Wallace → Third → Fort back to Legion.
Lest we forget. ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🌺 Remembrance Day 🌺
DoH offices closed Tuesday, Nov 11.
Parade: 10:30 a.m. from the Legion → Cenotaph in Memorial Park. Ceremony + silence at 11 a.m.
Route: Legion → Fort → Fourth → Wallace → Cenotaph → then Wallace → Third → Fort back to Legion.
Lest we forget. ❤️
DoH offices closed Tuesday, Nov 11.
Parade: 10:30 a.m. from the Legion → Cenotaph in Memorial Park. Ceremony + silence at 11 a.m.
Route: Legion → Fort → Fourth → Wallace → Cenotaph → then Wallace → Third → Fort back to Legion.
Lest we forget. ❤️
🌺 Remembrance Day 🌺
District of Hope offices are closed Tues, Nov 11. Our CAO, Lt.-Col. John Fortoloczky, is an active CAF member featured in The Hope Standard for his 22 years of service. We honour all who served. Local ceremony + parade by Legion Branch 228.
Lest we forget. ❤️
District of Hope offices are closed Tues, Nov 11. Our CAO, Lt.-Col. John Fortoloczky, is an active CAF member featured in The Hope Standard for his 22 years of service. We honour all who served. Local ceremony + parade by Legion Branch 228.
Lest we forget. ❤️
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
🌺 Remembrance Day 🌺
District of Hope offices are closed Tues, Nov 11. Our CAO, Lt.-Col. John Fortoloczky, is an active CAF member featured in The Hope Standard for his 22 years of service. We honour all who served. Local ceremony + parade by Legion Branch 228.
Lest we forget. ❤️
District of Hope offices are closed Tues, Nov 11. Our CAO, Lt.-Col. John Fortoloczky, is an active CAF member featured in The Hope Standard for his 22 years of service. We honour all who served. Local ceremony + parade by Legion Branch 228.
Lest we forget. ❤️
🌄 Photo Submission Friday 🌲
Snow is dusting the peaks, and this stunning capture from Darryl Biltzan feels right on time. ❄️
Got a favourite shot of Hope?
Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Darryl Biltzan
Snow is dusting the peaks, and this stunning capture from Darryl Biltzan feels right on time. ❄️
Got a favourite shot of Hope?
Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Darryl Biltzan
November 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
🌄 Photo Submission Friday 🌲
Snow is dusting the peaks, and this stunning capture from Darryl Biltzan feels right on time. ❄️
Got a favourite shot of Hope?
Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Darryl Biltzan
Snow is dusting the peaks, and this stunning capture from Darryl Biltzan feels right on time. ❄️
Got a favourite shot of Hope?
Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Darryl Biltzan
🏗️ Public Hearing – 62870 Flood Hope Rd
We’re considering an amendment + rezoning from Highway Commercial → Light Industry @ 62870 Flood Hope Rd.
📅 Nov 24 @ 7p
📍 District Hall – 325 Wallace St
Share your feedback by noon on Nov 19 to planning@hope.ca
Info: hope.ca (Oct 14 agenda)
Qs? 604-869-5671
We’re considering an amendment + rezoning from Highway Commercial → Light Industry @ 62870 Flood Hope Rd.
📅 Nov 24 @ 7p
📍 District Hall – 325 Wallace St
Share your feedback by noon on Nov 19 to planning@hope.ca
Info: hope.ca (Oct 14 agenda)
Qs? 604-869-5671
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🏗️ Public Hearing – 62870 Flood Hope Rd
We’re considering an amendment + rezoning from Highway Commercial → Light Industry @ 62870 Flood Hope Rd.
📅 Nov 24 @ 7p
📍 District Hall – 325 Wallace St
Share your feedback by noon on Nov 19 to planning@hope.ca
Info: hope.ca (Oct 14 agenda)
Qs? 604-869-5671
We’re considering an amendment + rezoning from Highway Commercial → Light Industry @ 62870 Flood Hope Rd.
📅 Nov 24 @ 7p
📍 District Hall – 325 Wallace St
Share your feedback by noon on Nov 19 to planning@hope.ca
Info: hope.ca (Oct 14 agenda)
Qs? 604-869-5671
❄️ Cold + wet weather is here - get prepared:
• Flood + winter storm guides (PreparedBC)
• Power outage prep (BCHydro)
• Stormwater + cold weather checklists (BCGov)
• Fraser Health winter tips
• BCDC winter recs
• Alertable app
• DriveBC road updates
• ICBC winter driving safety
Stay warm + safe! 💙
• Flood + winter storm guides (PreparedBC)
• Power outage prep (BCHydro)
• Stormwater + cold weather checklists (BCGov)
• Fraser Health winter tips
• BCDC winter recs
• Alertable app
• DriveBC road updates
• ICBC winter driving safety
Stay warm + safe! 💙
November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
❄️ Cold + wet weather is here - get prepared:
• Flood + winter storm guides (PreparedBC)
• Power outage prep (BCHydro)
• Stormwater + cold weather checklists (BCGov)
• Fraser Health winter tips
• BCDC winter recs
• Alertable app
• DriveBC road updates
• ICBC winter driving safety
Stay warm + safe! 💙
• Flood + winter storm guides (PreparedBC)
• Power outage prep (BCHydro)
• Stormwater + cold weather checklists (BCGov)
• Fraser Health winter tips
• BCDC winter recs
• Alertable app
• DriveBC road updates
• ICBC winter driving safety
Stay warm + safe! 💙
🚧 Memorial Park Washrooms – Temporary Closure
Heads up! The Memorial Park public washrooms will be closed on Thursday, November 6, 2025 for scheduled maintenance.
We appreciate your patience, crews will have them back up and running as quickly as possible.
Thank you!
Heads up! The Memorial Park public washrooms will be closed on Thursday, November 6, 2025 for scheduled maintenance.
We appreciate your patience, crews will have them back up and running as quickly as possible.
Thank you!
November 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🚧 Memorial Park Washrooms – Temporary Closure
Heads up! The Memorial Park public washrooms will be closed on Thursday, November 6, 2025 for scheduled maintenance.
We appreciate your patience, crews will have them back up and running as quickly as possible.
Thank you!
Heads up! The Memorial Park public washrooms will be closed on Thursday, November 6, 2025 for scheduled maintenance.
We appreciate your patience, crews will have them back up and running as quickly as possible.
Thank you!
We want to hear from the people who live here every day. What do YOU think our biggest community risks are - wildfires? floods? power loss?
Take 5 mins to tell us:
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/QBCCDZM
Every completed survey = entry to win a Grab-and-Go 2 Person Emergency Kit (includes First Aid too)!
Take 5 mins to tell us:
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/QBCCDZM
Every completed survey = entry to win a Grab-and-Go 2 Person Emergency Kit (includes First Aid too)!
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We want to hear from the people who live here every day. What do YOU think our biggest community risks are - wildfires? floods? power loss?
Take 5 mins to tell us:
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/QBCCDZM
Every completed survey = entry to win a Grab-and-Go 2 Person Emergency Kit (includes First Aid too)!
Take 5 mins to tell us:
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/QBCCDZM
Every completed survey = entry to win a Grab-and-Go 2 Person Emergency Kit (includes First Aid too)!
It’s Halloween weekend in Hope! Watch for trick-or-treaters 🧙 & remember: fireworks are not allowed without a permit. 🎆
🎃 Sat, Nov 1: Pumpkin Smash 2025 at Coquihalla River Park—races & derby from 11am! $15 admission.
⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks back!
🎃 Sat, Nov 1: Pumpkin Smash 2025 at Coquihalla River Park—races & derby from 11am! $15 admission.
⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks back!
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It’s Halloween weekend in Hope! Watch for trick-or-treaters 🧙 & remember: fireworks are not allowed without a permit. 🎆
🎃 Sat, Nov 1: Pumpkin Smash 2025 at Coquihalla River Park—races & derby from 11am! $15 admission.
⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks back!
🎃 Sat, Nov 1: Pumpkin Smash 2025 at Coquihalla River Park—races & derby from 11am! $15 admission.
⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks back!
🚨 Vandalism alert: Some new multi-path lights were damaged in an apparent copper theft attempt. Crews are on it and extra monitoring’s underway.
💡See anything suspicious? Contact Hope RCMP. Let’s keep our community bright & safe!
💡See anything suspicious? Contact Hope RCMP. Let’s keep our community bright & safe!
October 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🚨 Vandalism alert: Some new multi-path lights were damaged in an apparent copper theft attempt. Crews are on it and extra monitoring’s underway.
💡See anything suspicious? Contact Hope RCMP. Let’s keep our community bright & safe!
💡See anything suspicious? Contact Hope RCMP. Let’s keep our community bright & safe!
🎃👻 Join Hope Fire Department at Firehall #3 (Kawkawa Lake) for a spooktacular Halloween night!
🔥 Free hot dogs & cocoa
🍬 Trick-or-treating & fire truck tours
🕒 Oct 31, 5–9 PM
Come in costume & enjoy a boo-tiful night with our firefighters! 🚒✨
🔥 Free hot dogs & cocoa
🍬 Trick-or-treating & fire truck tours
🕒 Oct 31, 5–9 PM
Come in costume & enjoy a boo-tiful night with our firefighters! 🚒✨
October 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🎃👻 Join Hope Fire Department at Firehall #3 (Kawkawa Lake) for a spooktacular Halloween night!
🔥 Free hot dogs & cocoa
🍬 Trick-or-treating & fire truck tours
🕒 Oct 31, 5–9 PM
Come in costume & enjoy a boo-tiful night with our firefighters! 🚒✨
🔥 Free hot dogs & cocoa
🍬 Trick-or-treating & fire truck tours
🕒 Oct 31, 5–9 PM
Come in costume & enjoy a boo-tiful night with our firefighters! 🚒✨
🚧 Noise Notice: Lagoon de-sludging at the Pollution Control Centre is underway Oct 27–Nov 14 (9 p.m.–7 a.m.). A temporary noise exemption has been approved by Council. Thanks for your patience while we complete this essential maintenance.
October 28, 2025 at 9:33 PM
🚧 Noise Notice: Lagoon de-sludging at the Pollution Control Centre is underway Oct 27–Nov 14 (9 p.m.–7 a.m.). A temporary noise exemption has been approved by Council. Thanks for your patience while we complete this essential maintenance.
⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, returning us to Pacific Standard Time.
That means an extra hour of sleep, earlier sunrises, and darker evenings ahead. ☀️🌙
That means an extra hour of sleep, earlier sunrises, and darker evenings ahead. ☀️🌙
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, returning us to Pacific Standard Time.
That means an extra hour of sleep, earlier sunrises, and darker evenings ahead. ☀️🌙
That means an extra hour of sleep, earlier sunrises, and darker evenings ahead. ☀️🌙
Fireworks aren’t permitted within District limits unless part of an approved public display run by licensed professionals. 🚫 Let’s keep Halloween safe and fire-free for everyone - kids, neighbours & pets included! 🏡✨
October 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Fireworks aren’t permitted within District limits unless part of an approved public display run by licensed professionals. 🚫 Let’s keep Halloween safe and fire-free for everyone - kids, neighbours & pets included! 🏡✨
🌄 Photo Submission Friday 🌲
Captured by Kristine Pérez de León, this gorgeous view from the Hope Lookout captures the wild beauty of where the mountains meet the sky.
Want to share your own perspective of Hope?
Send your photos to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Kristine Pérez de León
Captured by Kristine Pérez de León, this gorgeous view from the Hope Lookout captures the wild beauty of where the mountains meet the sky.
Want to share your own perspective of Hope?
Send your photos to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Kristine Pérez de León
October 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
🌄 Photo Submission Friday 🌲
Captured by Kristine Pérez de León, this gorgeous view from the Hope Lookout captures the wild beauty of where the mountains meet the sky.
Want to share your own perspective of Hope?
Send your photos to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Kristine Pérez de León
Captured by Kristine Pérez de León, this gorgeous view from the Hope Lookout captures the wild beauty of where the mountains meet the sky.
Want to share your own perspective of Hope?
Send your photos to dlaporte@hope.ca
📸: Kristine Pérez de León
❄️🚜 We’re hiring Winter Truck Drivers!
🕔 Hours: Evenings & overnights (as needed)
💰 Wage: $34.94/hr + shift premium
📅 Apply by Nov 7, 2025
📧 hr@hope.ca
Visit hope.ca/p/career-opp... for more information.
Join our team and help keep Hope moving this winter! 🌨️
🕔 Hours: Evenings & overnights (as needed)
💰 Wage: $34.94/hr + shift premium
📅 Apply by Nov 7, 2025
📧 hr@hope.ca
Visit hope.ca/p/career-opp... for more information.
Join our team and help keep Hope moving this winter! 🌨️
October 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
❄️🚜 We’re hiring Winter Truck Drivers!
🕔 Hours: Evenings & overnights (as needed)
💰 Wage: $34.94/hr + shift premium
📅 Apply by Nov 7, 2025
📧 hr@hope.ca
Visit hope.ca/p/career-opp... for more information.
Join our team and help keep Hope moving this winter! 🌨️
🕔 Hours: Evenings & overnights (as needed)
💰 Wage: $34.94/hr + shift premium
📅 Apply by Nov 7, 2025
📧 hr@hope.ca
Visit hope.ca/p/career-opp... for more information.
Join our team and help keep Hope moving this winter! 🌨️