April 2026

The Ferrabee wildfire near Hell’s Gate remains out of control at 36 hectares as of Monday night (April 27), according to BC Wildfire Service. The increase from 27 hectares on Saturday to 36 hectares reflects “slow growth across slope in inoperable terrain”, per the latest update. Crews conducted a small planned ignition on Monday afternoon […]

On a hot August day, two men in two separate parties winding down on Durrance Lake in Saanich were starting to pack up and consider going home when a ruckus arose. Like most everyone around them, it seemed like things were under control as a trio of men floundered, then found footing and a pool

One again this year, the Ridge Meadows Home Show will feature its popular Body, Mind and Spirit Wellness Spiritual and Psychic Fair. This event is organized by energy life coach Tina Clelland, who calls the fair three days of readings, healing and self discovery, and an unrivaled opportunity to meet with some of B.C.’s most

The murder trial of a B.C. gangster continues in Kelowna Supreme Court this week. Ekene Anigbo is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of Naramata woman Kathleen Richardson. On June 9, 2021,Richardson, 57, was found dead in her home. According to Crown prosecutors, she was discovered restrained and shot twice in the left

Alouette Elementary School in Maple Ridge is holding a special fundraiser that will appeal in particular to Swifties, while raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation. Tickets are now on sale for the Taylor Swift Trivia For Terry event, taking place on Thursday, April 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the school gymnasium. The