The Haney Farmers Market is bringing back one of its popular family events this Saturday, Aug. 1, in the annual zucchini race. Participants will be invited to get their vegetable ready for the track, with wheels and decorations, and then enter their zucchini racer in the competition. All materials will be provided. The vendor list […]

This weekend will be the last chance to support local community groups by purchasing tickets for the upcoming Rotary Duck Race. The race, put on by the Meadow Ridge Rotary Club, takes place on Sunday, Aug. 10, and will see hundreds of yellow rubber ducks let loose along the Alouette River in Maple Ridge Park.

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is warning that weather conditions over the long weekend could increase the hazard of wildfires and leading to challenging conditions for those fighting them. A cold front is forecast to move across much of British Columbia this weekend, bringing thunderstorms and strong, gusty winds. By the time this activity reaches

It’s been two months since Kerry-Lynne Findlay was elected as the newest leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. with the ultimate goal of one day becoming premier. Before becoming premier Findlay has her sights set on a more immediate goal: a seat in the legislature. “Being a trial lawyer by background, I would love

The Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) have plenty of fans among elders and members of the Okanagan Indian Band. Chief Dan Wilson tells the story of visiting his grandmother Sophie Wilson’s home when a Canucks game was on TV, and he’d get shushed by grandma if he had the audacity to chat