The Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday declined to hear the appeal of a New Brunswick Aboriginal title case that conflicts with the recent Cowichan Tribes decision, potentially signalling support for the supremacy of private, fee simple title and aiding an appeal of the B.C. judgment. “I think it gives us a clear path to […]

By Saturday evening, sometime after 6 p.m., the Conservative Party of B.C. will have a new leader. Until then, the race remains wide open. All five candidates are still firmly in the race — although many question if all of them would be able to unite the party after the vote is finalized. Angelo Isidorou,

Langley’s Charlene Toll donated blood on Thursday, in part to thank the thousands of anonymous donors who saved her daughter Navy’s life. In 2023, Navy was in the intensive care unit at BC Children’s Hospital. “Very scary,” Toll said. “Didn’t know if she was going to make it.” Navy, now four years old, was diagnosed

There will once again be free swimming at the Hammond Outdoor Pool this summer. There was free admission for Maple Ridge residents through the 2025 pool season, to enhance public health and ensure access to recreation facilities for all residents. It will be back this year. “Parents shared their appreciation for the opportunity to enjoy

The B.C. government steered two controversial pieces of legislation across the finish line just before the clock ran out on the legislative session on Thursday, May 28. The first, a bill to ratify a treaty with the K’omoks First Nation, was introduced alongside a treaty with Northern B.C.’s Kitselas First Nation. Both ran into trouble