When Victoria was first introduced to the idea of fostering cats, she felt a mix of curiosity and uncertainty. A close friend had fostered for years and spoke about the quiet transformations—frightened cats learning to trust, shy ones finding their confidence. Still, Victoria wondered if she had it in her. Could she open her home, […]
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After devouring a few pounds of chicken wings on Tuesday night – as a way of a practice round – Jeff LaBelle planned to go a little easy on his food intake Wednesday to help prepare him for tonight’s eating fest. The 39-year-old Maple Ridge millwright is one of 13 finalists in a provincial eating
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Cole Perfetti scored the winning goal in overtime, lifting the visiting Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Wednesday at Rogers Arena. Kyle Connor and Gabriel Vilardi also scored for the Jets (23-26-8), with Mark Scheifele adding two assists. Eric Comrie got the win in goal, making 20 saves.
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Hundreds of students at Alouette Elementary marked Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, Feb. 25, with a Kindness Parade. Every class took part in the parade, walking from the school grounds on Isaac Crescent, escorted by members of the Ridge Meadows RCMP, to two local retirement homes on 224 Street to deliver cards and treats to
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Students at Douglas Park Community School in Langley City marked Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday by handing out “kindness flowers.” School Principal Mark Touzeau explained it was a symbolic way of spreading kindness on a day devoted to stopping bullying. “Every student is provided with a flower,” Touzeau told the Langley Advance Times. “Some classes
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