February 2026

Transportation projects to spur growth in Maple Ridge economy

Maple Ridge’s long-term economic outlook is tied to major infrastructure projects being planned and financed by the city and senior government, said Mayor Dan Ruimy. Widening Abernethy Way all the way to 256th Street will both provide a new, critical east-west crosstown route, and open up the industrial park there to greater development. Another key […]

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B.C.’s only international infant transfer air ambulance touches down in Kootenays

Life Flight International Inc. has made the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) its new home base, as it continues its mission to transport injured and sick Canadian travellers back home. The international medical transport company was formerly based out of Vancouver, but officially moved to YXC, located just north of Cranbrook, on Jan. 28. The

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B.C. Conservatives hold public safety town hall in Kelowna amid social disorder

It was the second community safety forum in 10 days, taking place at Kelowna’s Revelry on Thursday, Feb. 5. The event drew almost 100 more attendees than the first. Hosted by the B.C. Conservatives, Kelowna-Centre MLA Kristina Loewen, Kelowna-Mission MLA Gavin Dew and West Kelowna-Peachland MLA Macklin McCall took the stage to discuss solutions for

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Pitt Meadows seniors centre set to celebrate Italy and the Olympics

In honour of the Olympics a special afternoon celebrating Italy’s rich history is coming to Pitt Meadows. The Ridge Meadows Seniors Society is putting on “An Italian Affair” for local seniors at the Pitt Meadows Seniors Activity Centre. There will be music, Italian food, and refreshing drinks. The event takes place from 2-3:30 p.m. on

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