February 2026

While it may not be the Oscars, a group of Abbotsford filmmakers got their moment in the spotlight recently as they took home the Best Picture award at the Young Moviemakers gala. This annual program gives B.C. students between the ages of five and 18 the opportunity to bring their very own films to life. […]

In a historic performance, metal band Spiritbox performed at the Grammy’s, a rare chance to highlight the genre on the Grammy stage. The band, originally formed in Victoria in 2017 by husband-and-wife duo Courtney LaPlante, vocalist, and guitarist Mike Stringer, was also nominated for best metal performance for their heavy anthem, Soft Spine. This is

When it comes to keeping secrets, Gérald Young doesn’t have the strongest history – any gift the White Rock senior has ever bought for “my dearest” over their decades together has never made it to the occasion it was chosen for. So it’s no wonder his wife June was stunned to learn last fall that

Water had to be trucked in by Maple Ridge firefighters to battle a blaze along 100th Avenue Monday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the fire on a property in the 26000 block just after 1 p.m. on Feb. 2, where flames could be seen inside a large shed-like structure. Maple Ridge fire chief Dave Samson

The City of Surrey decided on Monday to have notices on title filed on two residential properties – one in Newton, the other in Cloverdale – because of illegal construction there. The notices serve to alert potential buyers, lenders, and insurers about sites of illegal construction and the potential risks associated with the properties, pursuant