June 2026

B.C.’s nurses have voted to reject the tentative deal negotiated between their union and the Health Employers’ Association on May 22. The union’s president said the vote — 67 per cent of members rejected the deal — shows the “frustration” members have with pressures facing the profession. “For many nurses, this vote was about more […]

Herons and eagles are natural enemies, but in Chilliwack they evidently put their differences aside, according to a local photographer. Ian McAlpine shared his “once in a lifetime” story on social media after seeing young herons being raised by an eagle. He was walking along the Vedder Rotary Trail in Chilliwack with fellow photographers Mercedes

Dear Editor, The proposed 124 Avenue road expansion is a typical example of a major public infrastructure project. What residents need is meaningful communication from government; what government needs is to earn the trust of its residents. Residents most directly affected by the proposed 124 Avenue road expansion have repeatedly asked the City of Maple

Canada’s FIFA World Cup 2026 team made history on Thursday, June 18 – and people were celebrating across B.C. as Canada trounced Qatar 6-0 in action at BC Place. The win gave Canada its first-ever World Cup victory. Jonathan David scored three times for Canada, which became the first squad outside Europe and South America

A barn fire in rural Langley saw roads closed and a major response from local firefighters. The fire broke out sometime around 10 a.m. in a large barn in the 3900 block of 232 Street. The property appeared to host several poultry barns. The fire tore through the structure and destroyed it, with flames through