February 2026

Nostalgia can lead us astray sometimes. The other day, I mentioned something online about Pluto no longer being an official planet, and was struck by how many people responded with annoyance. Many of us were taught in school that there were nine planets, with Mercury closest to the sun and distant Pluto the farthest away. […]

People who keep Maple Ridge’s history vibrant and accessible were honoured as the city presented the 2026 Heritage Awards. A ceremony held on Thursday evening, Feb. 19, at the Albion Community Centre, recognizing individuals, organizations, and sites that preserve and share the community’s rich history. The annual Heritage Awards honour efforts that support heritage conservation,

The moment was golden for the USA. Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime, lifting the Americans to a thrilling 2-1 win over Canada in the men’s hockey gold-medal game Sunday at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Matt Boldy scored in regulation for the U.S., with Connor Hellebuyck stellar in goal, making 41 saves.

International Mother Language Day on Feb. 21, is a United Nations initiative to promote the preservation and protection of all languages. There are thousands of languages spoken around the world. Some, including English, Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish and Arabic, have hundreds of millions of speakers. Others, including many Indigenous languages, are considered endangered with few speakers

The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Maple Ridge this summer for a free event to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the community’s most historical agricultural festival. This year the Musical Ride will take place at the Albion Fairgrounds August 12 and 13, to honour the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Country Fest. Up to 32