March 2026

Dear Editor, [RE: Council wastes money on trees, March 20, The News] I agree with Ann [Hayes] that property taxes are high. However, I found some inaccuracies regarding the trees being planted and our newish Maple Ridge recycling program. I did some research on the trees being planted around Maple Ridge, and according to the […]

Public transit passengers in Metro Vancouver sent 70 per cent more text messages to police in 2025 compared to 2024. “Very encouraging to see that,” Chief Suzanne Muir told the TransLink Board during its March 25 quarterly meeting. “There’s three key areas where we’re seeing people reaching out,” she said. “Number one is disturbance-related calls

The victim of the fatal shooting on Monday (March 23) at an Abbotsford homeless encampment has been identified by police as Wayne Versfelt, 69. A press release on Thursday (March 26) from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said they are releasing Versfelt’s name and photo to “advance the investigation.” Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT

The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has rescued 13 miniature Dachshunds from an irresponsible breeder in the South Cariboo. Last week on Thursday, March 19, the BC SPCA’s Animal Protection Officers seized the dogs from a breeder located between 100 Mile House and Clearwater. The dogs, who range in age

An Indigenous Quesnel man has been sentenced for a violent hatchet attack during a robbery at a Quesnel hardware store in November 2024. Judge Judith Doulis has sentenced David George Wesley, 21, to a 30-month custodial sentence for a violent attempted robbery and aggravated assault, ruling that a significant jail term was required despite his