A West Kelowna man has been ordered to serve another 505 days in prison after being found guilty in a case of intimate partner violence. Stephen Daniel Hayes was convicted on Oct. 23, 2025, of breaking and entering, uttering or conveying a threat to cause death or bodily harm, and the carrying, using, handling, shipping […]
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The City of Maple Ridge is warning residents not to use fireworks to ring in the New Year. Fireworks and firecrackers are only allowed to be used with a valid permit, the city warned online, as they can cause fires, injuries, and distress for pets and wildlife. The sale of fireworks is prohibited in Maple
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Holiday expectations often centre on reconnecting with family, spending time with friends, and sharing moments of joy. While those ideas sound comforting, they can sometimes feel more like scenes from a holiday movie than real life. The reality is that holiday gatherings do not always take place as expected. Family dynamics, social obligations and personal
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A two-game trip to California resulted in two losses for the Abbotsford Canucks on Saturday (Dec. 27) and Sunday (Dec. 28). Sunday’s setback saw the Canucks fall 3-0 to the San Diego Gulls and it marked the fifth time this season that Abbotsford has been blanked. The club was only shut out once in the
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Vancouver Giants forward Cameron Schmidt scored his fifth career hat-trick on Sunday to help the Giants to a 7-3 win over the visiting Kamloops Blazers at Langley Events Centre. Vancouver took control of the game in the second period, where they stretched a 2-1 lead to 5-1, before adding two third period goals. Giants Head