More strong winds are expected in the Lower Mainland on Thursday (Dec. 18). Environment Canada released a special weather statement for parts of the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver warnng of strong southwesterly winds from late this afternoon through the early evening. According to the statement, additional tree damage and utility outages are possible due […]
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Artemis Gold has announced approval of an expanded development for its Blackwater Mine in central B.C., which will see a second processing plant in full operation by the end of 2028. In a Dec. 15, 2025, press release, the company said the expansion for the open-pit, gold and silver mine was approved by its board,
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Two new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) have been confirmed in a pair of deer hunter-harvested in the Kootenays. According to the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, both deer samples came from the East Kootenay region where all CWD cases have been identified to date; one deer was harvested near Cranbrook, while
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Travelling at Christmas feels different from any other time of year. The roads are lined with frosted trees, lights sparkle in windows, and there’s a sense of anticipation in the air. It’s a season full of family and connection, and for many of us, that includes our four-legged family members. Their presence makes the journey
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Close to 300 seniors gathered at Maple Ridge Alliance Church for the annual Christmas lunch put on by Community Services on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The event provides seniors with a free, full traditional turkey feast, with all the fixings, along with punch, coffee, and dessert. There was live entertainment and Santa Claus even paid a
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