Among the hundreds of towns and cities that pepper Canada’s forests, coastlines and prairies, Victoria has been named one of the best. Travel + Leisure recently released its 2026 World’s Best Award, which annually ranks the best places to stay, eat and explore in Canada and beyond, as decided by its readers. This year, Victoria
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Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications. Spain is heading to the semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-1 on Friday (July 10). It is a busy day at the World Cup today (July 11), with two quarter-final matches. Norway will take on England at 2 p.m. PT in Miami,
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A flower arranging workshop is taking place in Maple Ridge for seniors looking for some relaxation. Maple Ridge Florist is putting on the workshop in partnership with the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society at the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre. Participants will learn the best tips and tricks for arranging fresh flowers. And, they will have
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Dear Editor, [RE: City of Maple Ridge considering new $393 recreation proposal, June 19, The News] As a Maple Ridge resident since 2015 and the father of a one-year-old, I strongly support building a new aquatic centre in our city. My family often drives to Walnut Grove in Langley to use recreation facilities because the
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A 58-year-old man drowned while paddleboarding at Hayward Lake on Thursday, July 9. According to a news release from Mission RCMP, it is believed the Mission man lost his balance on the paddleboard and fell into the water. “He was not wearing a personal flotation device, and reportedly had limited swimming abilities,” the detachment said.
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