Record crowds turn out to welcome torch

A moment of history was made in Hope with record-breaking crowds turning out to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic torch. The early morning celebration is estimated to have attracted 2500 cheering fans to the small community. “The torch relay brings to my mind the image of creating the world’s largest charm... more

B.C. talks tough on Ottawa red tape

VICTORIA – The B.C. government's throne speech takes an unusually harsh swipe at Ottawa for leaving private sector investments "stranded in the mire" of duplicated federal environmental assessments. In Tuesday's agenda-setting speech, the province repeats a long-standing demand that the B.C.... more

• Clean energy focus in B.C. throne speech
• Secrets of the opening ceremonies: Insiders say the show will impress  
• Hospitals will look to Abbotsford for spiritual guidance

> more

Big wins for Hope Mustangs, Monday

If Monday’s games were a good indicator: Hope Secondary’s basketball program is in very good shape for the next three years. The boys’ and girls’ grade nine squads had exciting playoff wins against Chilliwack’s A.D. Rundle — then the senior boys... more

• Hope takes gold, silver
• Adventure on K2
• Rec Centre looking for big losses, great gains

> more

Meet the Merchant: Partners both in life and in business

Somehow the affection and the connection between Sabine and Bernhard Gelb fill a room when they are together. The couple, long-time residents of Hope have seen their three children, Sascha, Sancho, and Mischa graduate from Hope Secondary and move... more

• Counting down the days
• 'Best place' plates hit new highs
• Outlook brighter, coast loggers told

> more

Explore the workings of the Art Machine

By Sharon Blythe Special Contributor It’s time to look back to the comings and goings of The Art Machine, sponsored by the Hope & District Arts Council, during 2009. The daily drop-ins for children, youth and adults throughout the year included... more

• Blink and you'll miss golden month of Olympic freebies  
• Princeton to host free music fest
• Local history on Knowledge

> more

Spring flowers to welcome the torch to Hope B.C.

• Literacy levels count
• Fourth year for school fundraiser in benefit of Haitian kids
• Young man kicks off Hope B.C. for Haiti fundraiser

> more

Somewhere over the rainbow

• FH lodge: Lots of time for fellowship, fun
• The power of Air One
• On watch

> more

The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

> more