July 2026

Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications. Quarterfinals kick off today with Morocco, ranked 6th by FIFA, taking on France, ranked 1st, at 1 p.m. in Boston. Morocco is the first African country to reach two World Cup quarter-finals and has lost only two of their last nine […]

One of the biggest shifts we make when working with dogs is changing the questions we ask. Most people naturally ask, “How do I stop this behaviour?” Whether it’s barking, lunging, growling, jumping, or pulling on the leash, the behaviour is what we notice first. It’s disruptive, frustrating, and often the reason people seek professional

A Canadian music executive who guided the career of Maple Ridge country music star Madeline Merlo, is this year’s Stan Klees Builder inductee into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Ron Kitchener, founder of RGK Entertainment Group, one of Canada’s most successful independent music companies, helped shape the careers of Merlo, and many other

A wetland region in Pitt Meadows has grown in size, part of a long-term lease agreement between Metro Vancouver and the City of Pitt Meadows. In total, 63 hectares of forested land will be added to the Codd Wetland Ecological Conservancy Area, located in an area east of Neaves Road and Thompson Road. The new

Musicians from across Canada and the United States will be coming together at the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge for a concert to raise money for local veterans. The show called RiseUP Live Show and Fundraiser will feature host Robert Maxwell, a renowned comedian, magician, and hypnotist, in addition to musicians: Brian Zalo; BrandiWyne;