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UPDATE: Coquihalla reopen in both directions - Hope Standard
WEBDec 14, 2023 · Original. Icy conditions have closed the Coquihalla Highway in both directions on Thursday morning. The stretch of highway between Merritt and Hope closed around 8:00 a.m. on Dec. 14 due to a vehicle recovery taking place between Comstock Road (exit 276) and Coldwater Road (exit 256). Multiple posts on the Coquihalla Road Reports (And Area ...
Hope’s population rising according to latest census data
WEBJun 10, 2022 · At least 500 people moved to Hope between 2016 and 2021, according to the most recent census data. That’s a population increase of 8.2 per cent. The data is broken down into five-year age groups, and the largest group in 2021 was 60 to 64 with 670 residents in that bracket. There were 640 in the 65 to 69 age bracket, and 550 for 70 to 74.
B.C. STORM: 5,500 Hope hydro customers without power as …
WEBNov 15, 2021 · It’s unclear how long the power will be out in the Hope area following BC Hydro equipment damage from a landslide. The power flickered off and on throughout the town on Sunday afternoon, before most customers lost their power completely.
Ken Monkhouse, ‘Monkey’ on Highway Thru Hell TV show, passes …
WEBMay 26, 2020 · Jamie Davis Towing confirmed Monkhouse passed away the night of May 24 of a heart attack. The TV production asked that the privacy of Monkhouse’ family be respected as they make arrangements, adding that further details would come in the near future. “Ken Monkhouse was an amazing guy, great work ethic and a …
David Webster - Obituary - Hope Standard
WEBSeptember 3, 2020. September 3, 2020. David Webster passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Born in Vancouver and relocating to Hope at the age of 11, Dave spent 57 years of his life in Hope before retiring in Agassiz. Dave started his career in ironworking, contributing to many structures in Vancouver and all over BC.
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Panning for gold - Hope Standard
WEBApr 2, 2013 · Panning is not permitted in provincial parks, native reserves or on previously staked claims. To start, fill the pan with gravel then submerge it in slow-moving water. Keep the pan in the water, tip it slightly away and swirl the mixture. Lighter material will be the first to fall out, leaving behind the gold. Bigger gold flakes can be found in ...
Affordable housing project taking applications - Hope Standard
WEBOct 31, 2019 · Applications are now being accepted for Hope’s first affordable housing project, The Ryder. Construction of the 40-unit development made significant progress over the last week, as cranes moved prefabricated pieces into place on site by crane. It’s expected that the housing will come online in the spring, and that the additional apartments ...
Millions secured to restore Boston Bar’s historic 1914 Station House
WEBJul 17, 2020 · It is this hub of activity that the Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society wants to re-create as they spend just under $2-million in federal and provincial infrastructure dollars to restore the historic station house to 1914 standards. The society found out last week that they had been awarded the $1.9-million, an amount that needs to be ...
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