The Boston Bar water system was vandalized last week as wildfires continued to impact the area, according to a news release from the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). The alleged vandalism occurred inside an area under an evacuation order due to the Brunswick Complex wildfires. The FVRD said it received a high flow alarm at […]

A police incident at 273 Street and 30 Avenue in Aldergrove has resulted in a road closure early Monday morning. The area remains blocked off as police investigate one death. A forensic identification tent set up at the scene. Abbotsford police have confirmed the Aldergrove scene is connected to an earlier officer-involved shooting at the

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Humidity and cooler temperatures moderated fire behaviour in the Brunswick Complex near Boston Bar over the weekend. According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service on Sunday (July 26), the conditions are expected to persist early this week. “Wind continues to influence fire behaviour in areas where wind direction and slope align,” BCWS. The

Dear Editor, [RE: A new Maple Ridge city council could kibosh recreation facilities, The News on Friday, July 17] In regards to the article stating the mayor is “willing to die politically on recreation hill,” I have a couple of comments and one suggestion. Regardless of where you stand on this issue, as to whether