South Surrey resident and talk radio host Ivan Scott is calling on the federal government to formally declare dementia to be a national health emergency. Scott said the initiative is “deliberately non-political, non-ideological, and national in scope. “Dementia is not a partisan issue. It affects the entire Canadian family — across every region, culture, and […]

Two B.C. national park visitors have been penalized to different degrees for failing to control their dogs, following a provincial court sitting in Revelstoke. The two hearings wrapped up on March 4 at the Revelstoke Courthouse regarding dog owners who Parks Canada enforcement charged under the Canada National Parks Act (CNPA) for not keeping their

A baby bear cub that was rescued from Heffley Lake and transported to a shelter in Smithers is doing well and has been given a name. Angelika Langen, executive director of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society, said the cub is “doing great,” and has been named Jelly (Bear). The original Heffley Lake rescuers got to

A casual, Sherri-style gathering will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel, 11969 216th Street, from 2 PM to 4 PM. Wear your favorite hoodie or sweatshirt and a smile. Coffee, tea and some of her favorite treats will be on hand. oT Oguu M i LD XuWy

One of two overdose prevention service (OPS) sites shut down Tuesday (March 31) in Chilliwack, which is expected to create ripple effects since there is nothing to replace it yet. The OPS near downtown Chilliwack, had been providing supervised consumption and other harm reduction services funded by Fraser Health, alongside the overnight homeless shelter at