April 2026

Five more headliners were today added to the PNE Fair’s Summer Night Concerts series, happening at the new Freedom Mobile Arch open-air venue for the first time this year. Concerts will feature Mt. Joy (Aug. 28), Wicked star Cynthia Erivo with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (Aug. 29), Punjabi Versa (Aug. 30), “Drops of Jupiter” hitmakers […]

A North Saanich distillery is digging deep into nostalgia, partnering with an iconic neighbour for a fun collectible of its best-selling product. Best Coast Distillers honours the iconic Hawaii Mars water bomber and its place in West Coast history with a limited release and partial proceeds going toward the BC Aviation Museum for the icon.

The provincial government and Regional District of Central Kootenay remain at odds over the need to designate inland ferries as an essential service. Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth wrote to the RDCK in a letter dated Jan. 23 that the government “recognizes inland ferries as critical components of B.C.’s transportation network” but said essential service levels

Registration is starting this week for SD42 summer learning programs. Programs for students in Grades 6 to 12 will be taking place at Thomas Haney Secondary and at the Katzie Health Centre. Grade 6-7 elementary band will be taking place from 9-12:20 p.m. from July 7-23 at Thomas Haney Secondary, 23000 116 Ave., Maple Ridge.

Eight-one down, one to go. A long, difficult season is nearly over for Vancouver Canucks fans. Mired at the bottom of the NHL standings, the Canucks played their final home game of the season Tuesday, Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena. They did send their fans home happy, as Jake DeBrusk scored twice, including the