November 2025

The Maple Ridge Climate Hub was at the Nov. 4 of city council to present the city with one of its Climate Champion Awards for 2025. Hub vice-president James Rowley spoke on behalf of the non-profit group, which is part of a national network educating the public about climate change. Each Year at its Earth […]

Warning: This story discusses sexual violence that may be triggering for some readers. Irvine Charleyboy was acquitted on Nov. 7 of all historic sexual abuse charges following a trial in B.C. Supreme Court. Charleyboy, a former chief of Tsideldel, walked out of the courtroom with charges dismissed while the Crown’s witness was comforted by supporters.

Two independent reports are calling for improvements for E-Comm to ensure B.C.’s emergency dispatch service remains financially stable for local governments. EY conducted and produced the two reports — which were released Friday (Nov. 7) — after the provincial government announced the review back in December 2024. Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger said the reviews

After a Kamloops high school was placed on lockdown due to the possible threat of a person with a gun, RCMP have found no credible evidence to support the report. Police attended NorthKam Secondary School on Thursday, Nov. 6, at about 2 p.m. following a report of a person with a gun at the school.

Plenty more tagging shifts are available ahead of Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. There are 18 shifts that require volunteers in front of: Langley Farm Market at 207 Street and Lougheed Highway, Walmart at 224 Street and Lougheed Highway, Kanaka Creek Liquor Store at 11225 240 St., and Rona at 21213 Lougheed Highway. Each shift