What is NDP Premier David Eby’s government thinking with this new budget? In the lead up to its release, Finance Minister Brenda Bailey suggested she would become “the least popular person in the province,” due to plans for a “tough budget.” Which implied a major attempt to rein in B.C.’s deficit. In fact, the budget […]

The Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games wrapped up after a memorable and incredible three days of intense, exciting, friendly and fun competition. More than 1,400 athletes, coaches, and officials attended the Games joined by another 1,600 volunteers from across the West Kootenay making sure that the event went off without too many hitches, and provided

Let’s see the community Through Your Lens. We want to see Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge as you see it. Send us a photo showing how you view the community, and it could be featured in a future edition of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News. Please include the photographer’s full name and tell us where

Two third-period power-play goals gave Kamloops Blazers a 4-3 win over Vancouver Giants on Saturday. Giants and Blazers were deadlocked 1-1 entering the third period, before Kamloops took their first lead early in the final frame. They extended their 2-1 advantage to 4-1 with two power play markers in a 66-second span after a four-minute

Dear Editor, Copy of a letter sent to Finance Minister Brenda Bailey, MLA Lisa Beare, and BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt I just heard the news about the increase in the cost of property tax deferral and I’m angry and appalled. I am 66 years old and have just enrolled in the tax deferral program,