Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins invaded Memorial Peace Park Saturday night for Celebrate the Night. The free family event attracted hundreds of people, despite the rain, and featured light installations, lanterns, crafts for the children, live entertainment, and a costume contest. A colourful carousel was set up on the south west side of the park, while […]

Five people vying to be the next leader of the federal NDP were brought together in one place for the first time in the campaign. The Nanaimo-Ladysmith NDP electoral district association hosted an all-candidates’ forum on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Beban Park Social Centre. Two candidates – Tanille Johnston and Rob Ashton – attended

Ridge Meadows Seniors Society is hosting a flu shot clinic in Maple ridge. The clinic is by appointment only at the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre. With each person getting their own time slot, no long wait times or line-ups are anticipated. Seniors are asked to bring their CareCard. COVID-19 booster shots will also be

Warning: This story contains disturbing details; discretion is advised. Shelley Boden was in her high school class in August of 1982 when she heard her name on the speaker telling her to come to the office. Her classmates all looked at her. She hadn’t done anything wrong, she thought, and went out apprehensively. Waiting for

A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged “incursion” at the Edgewood ostrich farm that remains subject to a search warrant. BC RCMP said the arrest was made on Friday, Oct. 17, after Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) agents were obstructed from performing their duties at the Universal Ostrich Farm property. The man,