April 2026

The sun was shining on Vernon’s Cambium cidery when B.C. Premier David Eby stopped by earlier this week after making announcements in Kelowna and West Kelowna. At the same time, a political storm was brewing, and it continues to pick up steam. As early as next week, members of the Legislative Assembly will vote on

Maple Ridge is investing in increased pedestrian safety. The city made 17 new crosswalks into Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crossings, making it safer and easier to walk, roll, and connect throughout the community. With these additions, Maple Ridge has 88 crosswalks equipped with RRFBs. With spring underway and more people spending time outdoors, the

Students and volunteers are doing their part to help rebuild forestation at Rose Valley Regional Park. On Saturday, April 11, around 40 volunteers from the Mountain Bikers of Central Okanagan and Young BC Greens from Okanagan College were at the park planting new trees to replace the ones lost from the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire.

New provincial rules for the conduct of mayors and councillors will be welcome, but there’s one thing missing from their plans. The NDP provincial government says updated conduct standards are on their way. This will target problems such as bullying or harassment during council meetings, or harassment of staff by councillors. These aren’t just problems