According to a website that went live this week, Capilano University chancellor Yuri Fulmer will bid to become the next B.C. Conservative Party leader. “I’m running to be the next Conservative Party of British Columbia Leader because our province deserves principled leadership that puts people first, protects our freedoms, and builds a prosperous future for […]

Local Mounties are looking for extra eyes and ears on the streets, with a goal of enhancing public safety. With the new year, Ridge Meadows RCMP have issued a callout for residents who want to make a “real difference,” asking them to step forward as crime prevention volunteers, said officer in charge Supt. Adam Gander.

The newest Kelowna Rocket made a name for himself over the holidays representing his country. Vojtech Cihar was named MVP of the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championships on Monday night (Jan. 5), after he and Czechia lost 4-2 to Sweden in the gold medal game. The Los Angeles Kings prospect dominated the tournament, scoring four

Dear Editor, The woman killed crossing Lougheed Highway near Laity Street in Maple Ridge this week did not die because of a momentary mistake or unfortunate timing. [Re: VIDEO – Woman killed crossing Lougheed Highway early this morning, Jan. 5, www.mapleridgenews.com] She died because Lougheed Highway is a road that has been designed in ways

Making pancakes late at night is apparently a problem for one Kelowna parent. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Kelowna RCMP released a list on social media of unusual 911 calls the department received in 2025. Included in the list was a father who called 911 because his son was making pancakes at 11 p.m. It’s