April 2026

Dear Editor, [RE: LETTER – First reading allows MLAs to see bill’s content, March 21, www.mapleridgenews.com] It’s disappointing that it even needs to be said: human rights are never up for debate. MLAs are sent to Victoria to pass legislation and debate what they believe is in the best interests of their constituents. That responsibility

A new driver was nabbed going nearly three times the speed limit on an Abbotsford road. “Last night, a 22-year-old man from Surrey, holding a Class 7 N driver’s licence, decided to visit Abbotsford — and apparently test our roadways like a racetrack,” Abbotsford Police Department stated in a social media post on April 11.

A man walks into an office building and opens fire, shooting and killing people at random. Some people hide behind desks, some in office room, others run to safety. The active shooter training video was shown to staff and volunteers who will be working at this year’s Ridge Meadows Home Show, by Richard Wedzinga, director

One of Canada’s leading experts in humane wildlife management will be the guest speaker at the Alouette River Management Society’s upcoming annual general meeting. Adrian Nelson from Silver Creek Wildlife has worked across the country helping landowners, First Nations, NGOs, and government agencies find innovative solutions for beavers, large carnivores, and other wildlife, all while

Vancouver Bandits have announced that former Indiana Hoosier and NBA G League champion Miller Kopp has signed with the club for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. A 6-foot-7 forward from Houston, Tex., Kopp signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers prior to the 2025-26 NBA season, where he was named