It is with great sadness that the family of Philip Jeffrey Kane announce his passing on January 18, 2026, in Maple Ridge, BC. Philip was born in Surrey, England, on January 12, 1958, to Pat and Peter Kane. At the age of 8 years old, he and the family set sail for Canada aboard the […]

Condolences are pouring in from international leaders after the horrific school shooting in the small community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Prime Minister Mark Carney has directed all Canadian government buildings to lower flags to half-mast. “Following yesterday’s tragic shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., I have asked that Canada’s flag atop the Peace Tower, and across

Morgan Hackman is now certified Bronco Tough. The Vernon hockey player has earned himself a permanent spot on the Humboldt Broncos’ social media feeds for a glass-shattering hit in a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game Feb. 3 against the hometown Battlefords North Stars. The clean bodycheck between B.C. boys came early in the first period

Family Day is coming up with plenty to do in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The Maple Ridge Lions Club is holding a free Winter Family Fun Day and Market including lots of activities both indoors and out. To celebrate the season, an umbrella parade will be taking place where children 12 and younger are

Premier David Eby says his government will stand with the Tumbler Ridge community “in the days and weeks and months ahead” following a shooting that left 10 people dead, including the suspect. Eby, joined by Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger Tuesday night (Feb. 10), provided the provincial government’s update in the fatal shooting in Tumbler