Two candidate forums set for Chilliwack ridings on Oct. 13 and Oct. 21
The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce and the Yarrow Volunteer Society are each hosting a forum for candidates in the Chilliwack North and Chilliwack-Cultus Lake ridings ahead of the Oct. 24 election.
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Two candidate forums are coming to the Chilliwack area before the October 24 provincial election, according to a report by Abbotsford News published on October 9.
The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce will host the first forum on Tuesday, October 13, at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. It runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Chamber representative told Abbotsford News: "This forum provides voters with an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community in the Legislative Assembly, learn about their priorities and gain valuable insight ahead of the 2026 Provincial General Election."
To register for the October 13 forum, visit the Chamber's events page at business.chilliwackchamber.com.
The second forum is organized by the Yarrow Volunteer Society and takes place on Wednesday, October 21, at the Yarrow Community Centre, running from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be moderated by Diane Janzen, a former Chilliwack city councillor. Abbotsford News reported that voters can contact the Yarrow Volunteer Society for details on the October 21 event.
Who is invited
Abbotsford News listed the invited candidates for both ridings. For Chilliwack North: Dan Grice of CentreBC, Heather Maahs of the Conservative Party of BC, and Adila Shaukat of the BC NDP.
For Chilliwack-Cultus Lake: Kelli Paddon of the BC NDP and A'aliya Warbus of the Conservative Party of BC. The article notes that candidate participation is subject to change.
Timing and voting
The October 13 forum is eleven days before voting day, and the October 21 forum is three days before. Advance voting across British Columbia runs from October 16 to 21, so voters who attend either forum will still have time to cast a ballot before or on October 24.
Voters in both Chilliwack ridings who want to confirm their polling station or advance voting options can check the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca/voting/where-to-vote/.
Questions this story answers
When and where is the first Chilliwack all-candidates forum?
The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first forum on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. It runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Abbotsford News reported that voters can register at the Chamber's events page. The article describes the event as free and open to the public.
Which candidates are invited to the October 13 forum?
According to Abbotsford News, Chilliwack North candidates Dan Grice of CentreBC, Heather Maahs of the Conservative Party of BC, and Adila Shaukat of the BC NDP have been invited, along with Chilliwack-Cultus Lake candidates Kelli Paddon of the BC NDP and A'aliya Warbus of the Conservative Party of BC. The article notes candidate participation is subject to change.
When and where is the second Chilliwack all-candidates forum?
The Yarrow Volunteer Society is hosting the second forum on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Yarrow Community Centre. It runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Abbotsford News reported that voters can contact the Yarrow Volunteer Society directly for more information about that event.
Who is moderating the Yarrow forum?
Abbotsford News reported that the Yarrow Community Centre forum on October 21 will be moderated by Diane Janzen, a former Chilliwack city councillor. The article does not give further details about Janzen's background beyond that description.
What is the Chilliwack North riding?
Chilliwack North is one of two provincial electoral districts in the Chilliwack area of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Voters there will elect one member of the Legislative Assembly on October 24, 2026. You can see the full list of candidates running in Chilliwack North at the district page on this site.
What is the Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding?
Chilliwack-Cultus Lake is the second provincial electoral district in the Chilliwack area. Voters there will also elect one MLA on October 24, 2026. You can see the candidates running in this riding at the Chilliwack-Cultus Lake district page on this site.
How can a voter register for the October 13 forum?
Abbotsford News reported that voters can register for the October 13 Chilliwack Chamber forum through the Chamber's website at business.chilliwackchamber.com, under the chamber events section for the 2026 provincial election candidates forum. The article quotes a Chamber representative describing the forum as a way for voters to hear directly from candidates and learn about their priorities.
How do the forums relate to the October 24 BC provincial election?
Both forums are held before voting day on October 24, 2026. The October 13 forum is eleven days before the election and the October 21 forum is three days before. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21 across British Columbia. Voters who attend either forum will still have time to vote at an advance poll or on October 24. You can find advance voting information at Elections BC at elections.bc.ca.
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- Abbotsford News: Two provincial candidate forums to be held in Chilliwackabbynews.com
- Elections BC: Where to voteelections.bc.ca
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