February 2026

Monty Python meets Robin Hood in hilarious Maple Ridge production

Monty Python meets Robin Hood in an upcoming production of the classic hero’s tale at Westview Secondary. Theatre director April Allan described the retelling of the story about the archer who robs from the rich to feed the poor, as a combination between the British comedy troupe Monty Python and the 1993 film “Robin Hood: […]

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Similkameen First Nations sign renewed agreements with Copper Mountain Mine

While the province put pressure for a speedy approval to expand the Copper Mountain Mine, the mine’s owners have signed new participation agreements with the Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Band that include environmental protection terms. In a joint news release issued on Feb. 10, Copper Mountain’s owner, Hudbay Minerals, announced the new agreements, signed

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Groundbreaking Tofino kelp restoration project aimed at creating salmon habitat

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation has partnered with Redd Fish Restoration Society (Redd Fish) and West Coast Kelp Ltd. to undertake a large-scale kelp restoration project on the Pacific Coast. The total project budget is roughly $240,000 with a large portion of the funds coming from the provincial government, plus a patchwork of grants from the Pacific

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Penticton Vees on verge of making Canadian Hockey League history

The Penticton Vees are that much closer to etching themselves in the major junior hockey record books. Penticton (33-11-4-3), which was awarded an expansion franchise ahead of the 2025-2026 season, is two wins away from tying the 2003-2004 Everett Silvertips for most victories in a WHL franchise’s first season (35). If the Vees hit 37

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