Environmental advocacy organizations are speaking out against the federal government’s newest deal with Alberta to weaken climate goals and expedite the construction of another oil pipeline to the B.C. coast. “With today’s announcement, Prime Minister [Mark] Carney is taking a sledgehammer to one of the last remaining pillars of Canada’s climate plan,” said Caroline Brouillette, […]

Dear Editor, [RE: Maple Ridge city council considers pay hike for incoming council, April 7, www.mapleridgenews.com] In regards to the recent article about City councillors ponder pay hike, there was some key information left out of the article, which I believe is important to have when council is pondering these increases. The numbers that were

When he crossed the finish line at the 130th annual Boston Marathon on April 20, Ceevacs Roadrunner David Sykes earned the Six Star Medal for completing the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Established in 2016, the medal honours runners who complete the original six major marathons: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. The 71-year-old

The search of North Thompson River continues for a missing person, with some help from neighbouring crews. Vernon Search and Rescue (SAR) has been tasked to assist as mutual aid with Kamloops SAR in the an ongoing search Monday, May 18. Kamloops Search and Rescue was called out by the RCMP on Sunday night, just

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