July 2026

A Special Olympics BC athlete will be representing Ridge Meadows at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in August, after he escaped a horrific car crash that could have claimed his life. Coby Dandridge is one of more than 244 athletes who qualified for their spot on the Special Olympics Team BC Training Squad […]

A song written by two Canadians – including one from Surrey – is celebrating the longstanding bond between Canada and the United States. As Canadians prepare for Canada Day on July 1, and Americans get ready for Independence Day on July 4, a new song by South Surrey’s Marc Burchell and Halifax singer-songwriter Terry Kelly

Third time’s the charm. On Wednesday, July 1, the Vancouver Canucks announced the signing of defenceman Luke Schenn to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. For the former Kelowna Rocket, this is his third stint with the Canucks. During the 2018-19 season, the Saskatoon product played in 18 games, tallying two assists. He was also with

UPDATE 11:29 a.m. Westbound traffic is moving again, but the left lane remains blocked due to the multi-vehicle crash. Delays are expected in the area due to traffic congestion. Original A crash involving a U-Haul truck has closed Highway 1 westbound in the Popkum area, just outside Chilliwack. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on

Baseball fans can get a closer look at a future Hall of Fame pitcher in Vancouver this Friday. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer will make a rehabilitation start for the High-A Vancouver Canadians on July 3, according to a report by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on Wednesday, July 1. Scherzer, who is currently on the