Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications. Canada’s 2-1 loss to Switzerland on Wednesday sets up a Round of 32 playoff match with South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28, noon start time. With a win or draw in Vancouver, Canada would have clinched top spot […]
As a drought never before seen in the area parches the North Okanagan, local water purveyors are stressing that tough decisions will need to be made to ensure taps don’t run dry later this year. And when regional district staff spoke to farmers in person Tuesday evening, many farmers expressed dismay at the tough decisions
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Summer is made for adventures and for many of us, that means bringing our dogs along for the journey. Whether it’s a road trip, a weekend hike, or a few nights away at a hotel, traveling with your dog can create some of the best memories of the season. But warmer weather also brings unique
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More than 1,200 people took the opportunity to sit at the controls of some heavy construction equipment at an event geared to inspire the next generation of skilled operating engineers. IUOE Local 115 Annual Equipment Rodeo allowed the public to try out equipment like excavators and backhoes at their facility in Maple Ridge. The event
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A band from Maple Ridge is a nominee for the Fraser Valley Music Awards. Quickness has been nominated for the Punk/Metal Artist of the Year. Head by vocalist Jacob Dryden, who lives in Maple Ridge, the band plays across the Fraser Valley at various breweries, night clubs, and festivals. According to Dryden, Quickness is known
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