Conservative MP Lewis to visit B.C.

Conservative leadership candidate and MP Leslyn Lewis (Haldimand–Norfolk, Ont.) will host two events for Conservative Party members and the general public where she will give brief remarks and answer questions. The first event will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion – Chilliwack, 5661 Vedder Rd. The second event will take place at 7 p.m. (local time) in Abbotsford, B.C., at the Garden Park … Read more

Infrastructure event in Chilliwack, British Columbia

Infrastructure and Communities Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.), Ken Popove, Mayor of the City of Chilliwack, Chief Robert Gladstone of Shxwha:y Village, and Councillor Steven Williams of Skwah First Nation, will make an infrastructure funding announcement. This event will be held at the Boat Launch off Teathquathill Rd. Call 613-697-3778.

National Energy Board hearings begin

The National Energy Board will hold an oral hearing to consider an application from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC to alter part of the proposed route for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project in the City of Chilliwack. The NEB Hearing Panel will hear from intervenors including the City of Chilliwack, WaterWealth, and the S’ólh Téméxw Stewardship Alliance. The hearing … Read more

Prime Minister Harper will participate in a business roundtable meeting

Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) will participate in a business roundtable meeting. He will be accompanied by Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.), International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) and Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, B.C.). The event will be held at IMW Industries Ltd., 43676 Progress Way.

Government invests in Agri-Food Industry

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will make an announcement in support of B.C.’s agri-food industry. The event will be held at Agriculture Center of Excellence, 45288 Petawawa Road. Call 613-668-2903.

MP Strahl to announce support for community infrastructure in Chilliwack

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack–Fraser Canyon, B.C.) will make an announcement supporting community infrastructure in Chilliwack. The event will be held at the Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way. Call 604-666-1318.

Tribute to veterans at Battle of Britain Ceremony

On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser, BC) will join veterans, Canadian Forces members, community leaders and members of the public to pay tribute to Canadians who served during the Battle of Britain at the City of Chilliwack Cenotaph, Old City Hall, Veterans' Memorial Park, Yale Road. … Read more

Chuck Strahl announces funding for species at risk in BC

On behalf of Environment Minister Jim Prentice, Transport Minister Chuck Strahl will announce funding for the conservation and protection of species at risk and their habitats in British Columbia at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel. Call 819-997-1441