May 2026

Hamilton Tiger-Cats select B.C. player in 4th round of CFL Draft

“Oskee wee wee! Oskee wa wa! Holy mackinaw! Tigers! Eat ‘em raw!” Brady Szeman would be wise to learn the words to the 100-year-old fight song of the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Szeman, 23, is now a member of TigerTown, selected by Hamilton in the fourth round of the league’s entry draft Tuesday, April […]

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Island Paralympic medallist dives into B.C. waters for docuseries debut

Tyler Turner’s next challenge does not start on snow, but in the cold waters of East Sooke Park. The Campbell River Paralympic medallist is set to debut All In, an eight-part docuseries that follows him stepping into unfamiliar sports, with the opening episode filmed in Greater Victoria. Turner, a double-amputee, recently served as co-captain for

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Ridge Meadows Home Show kicks off 2026 festivals in Maple Ridge

The first big community event on Maple Ridge’s calendar for 2026 is happening this weekend – it’s the Ridge Meadows Home Show. The loss of the Caribbean Festival shows that community festivals organized by non-profit groups are susceptible to the vagaries of the economy. If we want to keep these events that give the community

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