June 2026

Port Alberni will be the star of the first season of Home Town Takeover Canada, a reality show that revitalizes cities. Residents were asked to come down to Harbour Quay Tuesday morning for what the city called a final push to convince HGTV to bring the show to Port Alberni. People were surprised to see […]

A summit recently held in Edmonton brought elected officials from across Canada together to call for change in federal climate policy. The closed-door climate summit was hosted on June 4 by Elbows Up For Climate, a coalition of about 300 mayors, councillors and local elected leaders. A June 8 press release from the group said

Strawberries were the theme of a special tea in Pitt Meadows on Thursday, June 4, to celebrate seniors in the community. The annual Ridge Meadows Seniors Society Strawberry Tea was held in honour of B.C. Seniors Week from June 1-7. This year the theme was “Experience Matters”. More than 100 seniors attended to enjoy the

The City of Maple Ridge wants feedback about the fees it charges developers. The city is inviting residents, builders, and other community members to learn more about its proposed Amenity Cost Charges (ACCs) program by attending an open house on June 17. In 2023, the province introduced new development financing tools, including ACCs, which provide

From Iceland to Prague and now to Maple Ridge, burlesque performer Jezebel Express will be coming to town with Bells and Whistles Burlesque. Jezebel has travelled the world performing burlesque, and the Newfoundlander is currently an instructor of the art form at the New York School of Burlesque. The internationally sought after headliner is known