January 2026

Iranian-Canadians struggling to connect with relatives in their homeland

After weeks of worrying, local Iranian-Canadians are finally hearing from their families back in their country of origin, which cut most connections to the outside world in response to nationwide demonstrations against the Islamic Republic regime. Iranian Canadians are struggling to contact their families back home. pic.twitter.com/Yq3NfelTmA — Langley Advance Times (@LangleyTimes) January 20, 2026 […]

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Community funds vital surgical equipment helping B.C. patients

Three vital tools, which were used in 2,600 surgeries last year, are getting replaced at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH). The upgrade comes thanks to a wave of generousity sparked by the VJH Foundation’s 39th annual Light A Bulb campaign. The holiday appeal set out to fund urgently needed surgical equipment – and the community delivered.

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Maple Ridge mayor clarifies charged councillor’s salary continues

Maple Ridge Mayor Dan Ruimy explained the city approach to new criminal charges against councillor Ahmed Yousef in an online post, and many people weighed in with comments, including at least one provincial politician. Ruimy said the city is aware of four sexual assault charges announced against Yousef. “As this matter is before the courts,

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Central B.C.’s ‘super hot extended summer’ of 2025 scorched with ‘very rare’ weather

One of the most notable Canadian weather events of 2025 was the “super hot extended summer” in B.C., when Ashcroft set a new national record. That’s according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) meteorologist Bobby Sekhon. Sekhon notes Kamloops had its fourth-warmest year on record in 2025. “It was also the hottest September on

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