Delta to open first-of-its-kind in B.C. ash scattering site

B.C. has given the go-ahead for a first-of-its-kind dedicated ash scattering site to be created at the Fraser Viewpoint on Tilbury Island in Delta. “This site will provide a place for people to gather, respect the wishes of their loved ones and carry out meaningful cultural and spiritual traditions in the communities they call home,”

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Court acquits Grand Forks man in Beaver Valley Arena assault case

A Grand Forks man has been found not guilty of aggravated assault in connection with an altercation at the Beaver Valley Arena during a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff game in 2025. Judge Rob Brown acquitted Glenn Holbrook on Wednesday, July 15, in Rossland Provincial Court following a trial that began in March and

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LETTER: Together we must address affordability, aging, and isolation

Dear Editor, Maple Ridge is changing. New homes are being built, new families are moving in, and the community continues to grow. But behind this growth are challenges that many residents are quietly experiencing, including rising costs, housing uncertainty, and increasing feelings of isolation. For many individuals and families, affordability has become one of the

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