District of Hope
@districtofhope.bsky.social
Nestled in the stunning East Fraser Valley, Hope, BC, is a vibrant community rich in natural beauty, history, and opportunity.
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We love connecting on social, but it’s not always the fastest way to get help. For questions or issues, call 604-869-5671 or submit a Public Concern Form at hope.ca/p/public-concern-form so we can get you to the right department.
💧 Residential utility bills are now available!
📅 Due July 2, 2026
Pay in person (cash, cheque, debit) or online. Skip credit card fees by paying through online banking - just add "District of Hope" as a payee.
🔗 hope.ca/p/online-payments
Clean, scannable, admin-approved 😌
📅 Due July 2, 2026
Pay in person (cash, cheque, debit) or online. Skip credit card fees by paying through online banking - just add "District of Hope" as a payee.
🔗 hope.ca/p/online-payments
Clean, scannable, admin-approved 😌
January 30, 2026 at 10:47 PM
💧 Residential utility bills are now available!
📅 Due July 2, 2026
Pay in person (cash, cheque, debit) or online. Skip credit card fees by paying through online banking - just add "District of Hope" as a payee.
🔗 hope.ca/p/online-payments
Clean, scannable, admin-approved 😌
📅 Due July 2, 2026
Pay in person (cash, cheque, debit) or online. Skip credit card fees by paying through online banking - just add "District of Hope" as a payee.
🔗 hope.ca/p/online-payments
Clean, scannable, admin-approved 😌
🌄 Photo Submission Friday 🌲
This week’s photo comes from Trish, capturing a golden sunrise spilling over the mountains and shining on Hope below. Honestly? Main character energy for our little town.
Want to see your photo featured? Send submissions to dlaporte@hope.ca
This week’s photo comes from Trish, capturing a golden sunrise spilling over the mountains and shining on Hope below. Honestly? Main character energy for our little town.
Want to see your photo featured? Send submissions to dlaporte@hope.ca
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
🌄 Photo Submission Friday 🌲
This week’s photo comes from Trish, capturing a golden sunrise spilling over the mountains and shining on Hope below. Honestly? Main character energy for our little town.
Want to see your photo featured? Send submissions to dlaporte@hope.ca
This week’s photo comes from Trish, capturing a golden sunrise spilling over the mountains and shining on Hope below. Honestly? Main character energy for our little town.
Want to see your photo featured? Send submissions to dlaporte@hope.ca
🚧📣 We’re hiring in Hope!
🔹 Director of Engineering
🔹 Financial Analyst
Competitive pay, great benefits + Municipal Pension Plan, hybrid options & meaningful work.
📅 Apply by Feb 17, 4pm
👉 hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
🔹 Director of Engineering
🔹 Financial Analyst
Competitive pay, great benefits + Municipal Pension Plan, hybrid options & meaningful work.
📅 Apply by Feb 17, 4pm
👉 hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
January 28, 2026 at 8:53 PM
🚧📣 We’re hiring in Hope!
🔹 Director of Engineering
🔹 Financial Analyst
Competitive pay, great benefits + Municipal Pension Plan, hybrid options & meaningful work.
📅 Apply by Feb 17, 4pm
👉 hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
🔹 Director of Engineering
🔹 Financial Analyst
Competitive pay, great benefits + Municipal Pension Plan, hybrid options & meaningful work.
📅 Apply by Feb 17, 4pm
👉 hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
Have questions about pensions or government benefits?
Service Canada reps will be hosting free info sessions and clinics at local libraries this February and March.
Learn, ask questions, and get help with paperwork… all in one visit.
Service Canada reps will be hosting free info sessions and clinics at local libraries this February and March.
Learn, ask questions, and get help with paperwork… all in one visit.
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Have questions about pensions or government benefits?
Service Canada reps will be hosting free info sessions and clinics at local libraries this February and March.
Learn, ask questions, and get help with paperwork… all in one visit.
Service Canada reps will be hosting free info sessions and clinics at local libraries this February and March.
Learn, ask questions, and get help with paperwork… all in one visit.
📸 Photo Submission Friday
When the river, the sky, and the sun all decide to show off at once. ✨🌄 This golden hour beauty is peak Fraser Valley vibes... calm, glowing & magical. Big thanks to Chad for sending in this stunning shot!
Got a favourite local photo?
📩 Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
When the river, the sky, and the sun all decide to show off at once. ✨🌄 This golden hour beauty is peak Fraser Valley vibes... calm, glowing & magical. Big thanks to Chad for sending in this stunning shot!
Got a favourite local photo?
📩 Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
January 23, 2026 at 9:45 PM
📸 Photo Submission Friday
When the river, the sky, and the sun all decide to show off at once. ✨🌄 This golden hour beauty is peak Fraser Valley vibes... calm, glowing & magical. Big thanks to Chad for sending in this stunning shot!
Got a favourite local photo?
📩 Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
When the river, the sky, and the sun all decide to show off at once. ✨🌄 This golden hour beauty is peak Fraser Valley vibes... calm, glowing & magical. Big thanks to Chad for sending in this stunning shot!
Got a favourite local photo?
📩 Send it to dlaporte@hope.ca
Disaster Financial Assistance is available for those impacted by Dec 10–19 flooding. DFA helps cover uninsurable losses. Contact your insurer first for a denial letter.
Apply online: www.gov.bc.ca/disasterfinancialassistance
Deadline: April 13, 2026. Questions: 1-888-257-4777
Apply online: www.gov.bc.ca/disasterfinancialassistance
Deadline: April 13, 2026. Questions: 1-888-257-4777
January 20, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Disaster Financial Assistance is available for those impacted by Dec 10–19 flooding. DFA helps cover uninsurable losses. Contact your insurer first for a denial letter.
Apply online: www.gov.bc.ca/disasterfinancialassistance
Deadline: April 13, 2026. Questions: 1-888-257-4777
Apply online: www.gov.bc.ca/disasterfinancialassistance
Deadline: April 13, 2026. Questions: 1-888-257-4777
Hope is proposing a new Official Community Plan Bylaw to guide future growth, informed by 2025 engagement.
Share your input at the Public Hearing: Feb 9, 2026 at 7 pm, Municipal Hall. Written submissions accepted until Feb 4 at noon.
Details: hope.ca or planning@hope.ca
Share your input at the Public Hearing: Feb 9, 2026 at 7 pm, Municipal Hall. Written submissions accepted until Feb 4 at noon.
Details: hope.ca or planning@hope.ca
January 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Hope is proposing a new Official Community Plan Bylaw to guide future growth, informed by 2025 engagement.
Share your input at the Public Hearing: Feb 9, 2026 at 7 pm, Municipal Hall. Written submissions accepted until Feb 4 at noon.
Details: hope.ca or planning@hope.ca
Share your input at the Public Hearing: Feb 9, 2026 at 7 pm, Municipal Hall. Written submissions accepted until Feb 4 at noon.
Details: hope.ca or planning@hope.ca
🚧 Please be advised that sections of Wallace St will be closed on Wed, Jan 21 from 7AM to 3PM for the removal of Christmas lights.
Crews will be closing one block at a time, starting at Sixth Avenue and working east toward Water St. Access will be restored as each block is completed.
Crews will be closing one block at a time, starting at Sixth Avenue and working east toward Water St. Access will be restored as each block is completed.
January 20, 2026 at 5:13 PM
🚧 Please be advised that sections of Wallace St will be closed on Wed, Jan 21 from 7AM to 3PM for the removal of Christmas lights.
Crews will be closing one block at a time, starting at Sixth Avenue and working east toward Water St. Access will be restored as each block is completed.
Crews will be closing one block at a time, starting at Sixth Avenue and working east toward Water St. Access will be restored as each block is completed.
🚧 Drivers, plan ahead! Scheduled road maintenance will take place on Tuesday, Jan 20 and Wednesday, Jan 21, starting at 7:00 AM each day.
Work will affect westbound Highway 1 between Exit #173 and Exit #170. Expect possible delays, reduced speeds, and lane interruptions while crews are on site.
Work will affect westbound Highway 1 between Exit #173 and Exit #170. Expect possible delays, reduced speeds, and lane interruptions while crews are on site.
January 20, 2026 at 12:03 AM
🚧 Drivers, plan ahead! Scheduled road maintenance will take place on Tuesday, Jan 20 and Wednesday, Jan 21, starting at 7:00 AM each day.
Work will affect westbound Highway 1 between Exit #173 and Exit #170. Expect possible delays, reduced speeds, and lane interruptions while crews are on site.
Work will affect westbound Highway 1 between Exit #173 and Exit #170. Expect possible delays, reduced speeds, and lane interruptions while crews are on site.
🚧 We’re hiring a Director of Engineering!
Lead the creation of Hope’s first in-house Engineering Department. Oversee infrastructure planning, capital projects & team building.
Salary $140k–$160k + benefits, pension & hybrid options.
Apply by Feb 17: hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
Lead the creation of Hope’s first in-house Engineering Department. Oversee infrastructure planning, capital projects & team building.
Salary $140k–$160k + benefits, pension & hybrid options.
Apply by Feb 17: hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
January 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
🚧 We’re hiring a Director of Engineering!
Lead the creation of Hope’s first in-house Engineering Department. Oversee infrastructure planning, capital projects & team building.
Salary $140k–$160k + benefits, pension & hybrid options.
Apply by Feb 17: hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
Lead the creation of Hope’s first in-house Engineering Department. Oversee infrastructure planning, capital projects & team building.
Salary $140k–$160k + benefits, pension & hybrid options.
Apply by Feb 17: hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
We’re Hiring: Financial Analyst! 📊
Join our Finance Dept in a full-time, unionized role supporting budgeting, reporting, and financial planning.
Requirements: CPA + 4 yrs experience (or CPA enrollment + 5 yrs)
Pay: $54.16/hr + benefits, pension, hybrid options & EDOs
Apply by Feb 17: www.hope.ca
Join our Finance Dept in a full-time, unionized role supporting budgeting, reporting, and financial planning.
Requirements: CPA + 4 yrs experience (or CPA enrollment + 5 yrs)
Pay: $54.16/hr + benefits, pension, hybrid options & EDOs
Apply by Feb 17: www.hope.ca
January 16, 2026 at 7:52 PM
We’re Hiring: Financial Analyst! 📊
Join our Finance Dept in a full-time, unionized role supporting budgeting, reporting, and financial planning.
Requirements: CPA + 4 yrs experience (or CPA enrollment + 5 yrs)
Pay: $54.16/hr + benefits, pension, hybrid options & EDOs
Apply by Feb 17: www.hope.ca
Join our Finance Dept in a full-time, unionized role supporting budgeting, reporting, and financial planning.
Requirements: CPA + 4 yrs experience (or CPA enrollment + 5 yrs)
Pay: $54.16/hr + benefits, pension, hybrid options & EDOs
Apply by Feb 17: www.hope.ca
🚧 We’re hiring a Time-Durated Labourer to join our Operations team (Competition #2026-01).
✔️ Parks, roads & more
✔️ Unionized (CUPE)
✔️ $34.63/hour + 18% in lieu of benefits
✔️ Mon–Fri, 7am–3:30pm
🗓 Apply by Jan 30 at 4pm
📧 Send your resume to hr@hope.ca
👉 Full details: hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
✔️ Parks, roads & more
✔️ Unionized (CUPE)
✔️ $34.63/hour + 18% in lieu of benefits
✔️ Mon–Fri, 7am–3:30pm
🗓 Apply by Jan 30 at 4pm
📧 Send your resume to hr@hope.ca
👉 Full details: hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
January 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
🚧 We’re hiring a Time-Durated Labourer to join our Operations team (Competition #2026-01).
✔️ Parks, roads & more
✔️ Unionized (CUPE)
✔️ $34.63/hour + 18% in lieu of benefits
✔️ Mon–Fri, 7am–3:30pm
🗓 Apply by Jan 30 at 4pm
📧 Send your resume to hr@hope.ca
👉 Full details: hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
✔️ Parks, roads & more
✔️ Unionized (CUPE)
✔️ $34.63/hour + 18% in lieu of benefits
✔️ Mon–Fri, 7am–3:30pm
🗓 Apply by Jan 30 at 4pm
📧 Send your resume to hr@hope.ca
👉 Full details: hope.ca/p/career-opportunities
🌅 Not Photo Submission Friday… but WOW!
Did you catch last night’s pink-and-orange sunset over Hope? If you snapped a photo, drop it in the replies so we can see how it looked from around town. Thanks to Kyle for this gorgeous shot. ✨
Did you catch last night’s pink-and-orange sunset over Hope? If you snapped a photo, drop it in the replies so we can see how it looked from around town. Thanks to Kyle for this gorgeous shot. ✨
January 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
🌅 Not Photo Submission Friday… but WOW!
Did you catch last night’s pink-and-orange sunset over Hope? If you snapped a photo, drop it in the replies so we can see how it looked from around town. Thanks to Kyle for this gorgeous shot. ✨
Did you catch last night’s pink-and-orange sunset over Hope? If you snapped a photo, drop it in the replies so we can see how it looked from around town. Thanks to Kyle for this gorgeous shot. ✨
📰Your January 2026 Hope Happenings newsletter is now live online… packed with everything from snow clearing priorities to garbage cart reminders, licence deadlines, and what’s coming up at townhall.
🔗 Read it now: www.hope.ca
🗞 Or grab a copy in next week’s issue of The Hope Standard
🔗 Read it now: www.hope.ca
🗞 Or grab a copy in next week’s issue of The Hope Standard
January 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM
📰Your January 2026 Hope Happenings newsletter is now live online… packed with everything from snow clearing priorities to garbage cart reminders, licence deadlines, and what’s coming up at townhall.
🔗 Read it now: www.hope.ca
🗞 Or grab a copy in next week’s issue of The Hope Standard
🔗 Read it now: www.hope.ca
🗞 Or grab a copy in next week’s issue of The Hope Standard
6th Avenue at the CN Rail crossing is closed effective immediately due to a rail line washout in the Fraser Canyon.
Closure expected for approximately 24 hours.
Drivers are asked to use alternate routes and avoid the area. Thank you for your patience as crews work to complete this work safely.
Closure expected for approximately 24 hours.
Drivers are asked to use alternate routes and avoid the area. Thank you for your patience as crews work to complete this work safely.
January 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
6th Avenue at the CN Rail crossing is closed effective immediately due to a rail line washout in the Fraser Canyon.
Closure expected for approximately 24 hours.
Drivers are asked to use alternate routes and avoid the area. Thank you for your patience as crews work to complete this work safely.
Closure expected for approximately 24 hours.
Drivers are asked to use alternate routes and avoid the area. Thank you for your patience as crews work to complete this work safely.
📸 Photo Submission Friday
Shout-out to Stephanie! These were so good I couldn’t pick just one… so you’re getting the full mood board.
From fog drifting through the mountains, to glowing tunnels, rushing waterfalls & big river views.
Want to share your perspective?
Send to dlaporte@hope.ca
Shout-out to Stephanie! These were so good I couldn’t pick just one… so you’re getting the full mood board.
From fog drifting through the mountains, to glowing tunnels, rushing waterfalls & big river views.
Want to share your perspective?
Send to dlaporte@hope.ca
January 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
📸 Photo Submission Friday
Shout-out to Stephanie! These were so good I couldn’t pick just one… so you’re getting the full mood board.
From fog drifting through the mountains, to glowing tunnels, rushing waterfalls & big river views.
Want to share your perspective?
Send to dlaporte@hope.ca
Shout-out to Stephanie! These were so good I couldn’t pick just one… so you’re getting the full mood board.
From fog drifting through the mountains, to glowing tunnels, rushing waterfalls & big river views.
Want to share your perspective?
Send to dlaporte@hope.ca
♻️ Hope’s recycling audit found 12.4% contamination.
Please keep toys, books, clothes, food, diapers, batteries, electronics, paint, oil & foil-lined bags out of blue bins.
🛍️ No bagged recycling.
One rotten apple ruins the barrel 🍎
Rinse + keep items loose.
Please keep toys, books, clothes, food, diapers, batteries, electronics, paint, oil & foil-lined bags out of blue bins.
🛍️ No bagged recycling.
One rotten apple ruins the barrel 🍎
Rinse + keep items loose.
January 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
♻️ Hope’s recycling audit found 12.4% contamination.
Please keep toys, books, clothes, food, diapers, batteries, electronics, paint, oil & foil-lined bags out of blue bins.
🛍️ No bagged recycling.
One rotten apple ruins the barrel 🍎
Rinse + keep items loose.
Please keep toys, books, clothes, food, diapers, batteries, electronics, paint, oil & foil-lined bags out of blue bins.
🛍️ No bagged recycling.
One rotten apple ruins the barrel 🍎
Rinse + keep items loose.
Garbage carts should only be out 4:30–7:00am on collection day and back in by 9pm. When not at the curb, store them in a wildlife-resistant enclosure (garage, shed, or secure space). Bear latches available - first one’s free! 🐻
January 6, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Garbage carts should only be out 4:30–7:00am on collection day and back in by 9pm. When not at the curb, store them in a wildlife-resistant enclosure (garage, shed, or secure space). Bear latches available - first one’s free! 🐻
We love connecting on social, but it’s not always the fastest way to get help. For questions or issues, call 604-869-5671 or submit a Public Concern Form at hope.ca/p/public-concern-form so we can get you to the right department.
January 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
We love connecting on social, but it’s not always the fastest way to get help. For questions or issues, call 604-869-5671 or submit a Public Concern Form at hope.ca/p/public-concern-form so we can get you to the right department.
🚨 Streetlight outages continue due to wire theft, now affecting Richmond Hill, Park St. & 4th Ave. Security patrols are active. Please report suspicious activity to RCMP at 604-869-7750 or call 911 if a crime is in progress.
January 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
🚨 Streetlight outages continue due to wire theft, now affecting Richmond Hill, Park St. & 4th Ave. Security patrols are active. Please report suspicious activity to RCMP at 604-869-7750 or call 911 if a crime is in progress.
🎄 Real tree goodbye time!
🚛 Curbside: set out on your regular collection day Jan 13–16.
♻️ Or drop off FREE at the Hope Transfer Station until Jan 31.
Remove all decor/stands. No bags, flocking, or fake trees. 🌿
🚛 Curbside: set out on your regular collection day Jan 13–16.
♻️ Or drop off FREE at the Hope Transfer Station until Jan 31.
Remove all decor/stands. No bags, flocking, or fake trees. 🌿
January 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
🎄 Real tree goodbye time!
🚛 Curbside: set out on your regular collection day Jan 13–16.
♻️ Or drop off FREE at the Hope Transfer Station until Jan 31.
Remove all decor/stands. No bags, flocking, or fake trees. 🌿
🚛 Curbside: set out on your regular collection day Jan 13–16.
♻️ Or drop off FREE at the Hope Transfer Station until Jan 31.
Remove all decor/stands. No bags, flocking, or fake trees. 🌿
🚻 Memorial Park Washrooms – Temporary Closure
The Memorial Park washrooms will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6, while new countertops are being installed.
Thank you for your patience while this upgrade is completed.
The Memorial Park washrooms will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6, while new countertops are being installed.
Thank you for your patience while this upgrade is completed.
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
🚻 Memorial Park Washrooms – Temporary Closure
The Memorial Park washrooms will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6, while new countertops are being installed.
Thank you for your patience while this upgrade is completed.
The Memorial Park washrooms will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6, while new countertops are being installed.
Thank you for your patience while this upgrade is completed.
Season’s Greetings from the Mayor, Council & Staff of the District of Hope.
Wishing everyone a restful holiday season, and thank you to our residents, staff, and volunteers for the care and community spirit you bring all year. Here’s to a bright start to the year ahead ✨
Wishing everyone a restful holiday season, and thank you to our residents, staff, and volunteers for the care and community spirit you bring all year. Here’s to a bright start to the year ahead ✨
December 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Season’s Greetings from the Mayor, Council & Staff of the District of Hope.
Wishing everyone a restful holiday season, and thank you to our residents, staff, and volunteers for the care and community spirit you bring all year. Here’s to a bright start to the year ahead ✨
Wishing everyone a restful holiday season, and thank you to our residents, staff, and volunteers for the care and community spirit you bring all year. Here’s to a bright start to the year ahead ✨
Windstorm Cleanup
Two 20-yard roll-off containers are available at the back of the Hope Recreation Centre
📍 1005 6 Ave, Hope, BC
These bins are for organic debris only (tree limbs, branches, yard waste) resulting from the recent windstorm.
Two 20-yard roll-off containers are available at the back of the Hope Recreation Centre
📍 1005 6 Ave, Hope, BC
These bins are for organic debris only (tree limbs, branches, yard waste) resulting from the recent windstorm.
December 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Windstorm Cleanup
Two 20-yard roll-off containers are available at the back of the Hope Recreation Centre
📍 1005 6 Ave, Hope, BC
These bins are for organic debris only (tree limbs, branches, yard waste) resulting from the recent windstorm.
Two 20-yard roll-off containers are available at the back of the Hope Recreation Centre
📍 1005 6 Ave, Hope, BC
These bins are for organic debris only (tree limbs, branches, yard waste) resulting from the recent windstorm.
📸 Photo Submission Friday ❄️✨
Snow globe vibes! This Coquihalla River shot by Cheri was taken last winter... sparkling snow, icy water, big sky.
Snow is low today, but mountain travel is changing fast.
⚠️ Coq Summit: 20–30 cm today, 10–15 cm Sat.
Check DriveBC. Stay safe.
Snow globe vibes! This Coquihalla River shot by Cheri was taken last winter... sparkling snow, icy water, big sky.
Snow is low today, but mountain travel is changing fast.
⚠️ Coq Summit: 20–30 cm today, 10–15 cm Sat.
Check DriveBC. Stay safe.
December 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
📸 Photo Submission Friday ❄️✨
Snow globe vibes! This Coquihalla River shot by Cheri was taken last winter... sparkling snow, icy water, big sky.
Snow is low today, but mountain travel is changing fast.
⚠️ Coq Summit: 20–30 cm today, 10–15 cm Sat.
Check DriveBC. Stay safe.
Snow globe vibes! This Coquihalla River shot by Cheri was taken last winter... sparkling snow, icy water, big sky.
Snow is low today, but mountain travel is changing fast.
⚠️ Coq Summit: 20–30 cm today, 10–15 cm Sat.
Check DriveBC. Stay safe.