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West Coast News · Official federal results · April 28, 2025
Hope: your federal election winners
Mark Strahl (Conservative) — Chilliwack—Hope; margin 12,773 votes.
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Election review published October 25, 2026. Historical results, not live counting.Full results for Hope’s federal ridings
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Chilliwack—Hope Mark Strahl · Conservative · Re-elected MP
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Chilliwack—Hope
West Coast News congratulates Mark Strahl (Conservative) on re-election as the MP for Chilliwack—Hope in the April 28, 2025 federal election.
Mark Strahl received 36,027 votes (54.8%), finishing 12,773 votes (19.43 percentage points) ahead of Zeeshan Khan (Liberal).
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Strahl | Conservative | 36,027 | 54.8% | Re-elected MP |
| Zeeshan Khan | Liberal | 23,254 | 35.4% | Not elected |
| Teri Westerby | NDP | 4,779 | 7.3% | Not elected |
| Salina Derish | Green Party | 1,083 | 1.6% | Not elected |
| Jeff Galbraith | People's Party - PPC | 482 | 0.7% | Not elected |
| Christopher Adam | United Party of Canada (UP) | 129 | 0.2% | Not elected |
Turnout: 67.8% · Ballots cast: 66,059 · Valid votes: 65,754 · Rejected ballots: 305.
Source: Elections Canada official candidate results · Download all candidate votes (CSV). Riding totals include communities outside city limits. Tight finish: under 5 percentage points; decisive win: at least 20. These are editorial descriptions. This election snapshot does not reflect later by-elections or changes in House membership.
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Wineries near Hope
The 7 closest wineries, cideries and meaderies within about 60 km, measured in a straight line from downtown Hope. Confirm hours before you go and please drink responsibly.
Cedar Cider Ltd.
Cedar Cider Ltd. is a cidery in Harrison Mills, Agassiz & Harrison. Cedar Cider is a farm based cidery located in the Hazelmere Valley, South Surrey, BC. focused on 100% organic farming practices and sustainability.
Whispering Horse Winery
Whispering Horse Winery is a family-owned winery in Chilliwack. Look for Epicure, L'Acadie and Pinot Gris. Listed amenities: pet friendly and picnic area.
Chestnut Springs Cidery
Chestnut Springs Cidery is a cidery in Chilliwack. Come and visit Chestnut Springs Farm and Cidery. A the fully restored farm & homestead located in the Columnbia Valley south of Cultus Lake.
Ripples Winery
Ripples Winery is a family-owned winery in Abbotsford. Look for Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay and more. Listed amenities: picnic area. Ripples & New Wave is a winery and distillery in Abbotsford with a cocktail lounge that hosts events.
Kermode Wild Berry Winery
Kermode Wild Berry Winery is a winery in Dewdney, Mission & Dewdney. Kermode Wild Berry Winery is a premium winery, located nearly two hours east of Vancouver, specializes in premium wild (organic) berry and fruit wines. It is also the only winery in the world producing 100% wild (organic) blueberry wine, from the rich and nutrition filled, wild blueberries.