The Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce’s policy resolution addressing the growing impact of repeat non-violent crime on businesses and communities recently received unanimous support from chambers and boards of trade across B.C. “Addressing the Economic Impact of Repeat Non-Violent Crime” was presented by chamber board president Vanessa Riplinger at this week’s 74th BC […]

Five people have been displaced, and one dog has died after a house fire in Sooke’s Town Centre on the afternoon of June 3. Emergency crews responded to the structure fire on Felton Lane at about 4:10 p.m. Two occupants of the single-family home were safely evacuated and treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.

Independent B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy is facing a charge of sexual assault. Kealy was charged Wednesday (June 3) for alleged offences that occurred between Jan. 1 and Sept. 20, 2024, according to a statement release by the B.C. Prosecution Service Thursday. He is the MLA for Peace River North. B.C.’s Court Services Online shows Kealy

Maple Ridge is getting into the spirit of the FIFA World Cup with viewing parties and a prize program. Residents and visitors are invited to be part of the soccer excitement this summer by attending the city’s series of seven free downtown viewing parties kicking off June 12. They can also join the Game On

It was a save for the history books. Vernon Christian Royals senior girls soccer keeper Lente Delport, a Grade 11 student, dove to her right to stop the sixth penalty kick from Kelowna’s Aberdeen Hall Gryphons. With that save, Delport gave the Royals and school its first B.C. Senior Girls provincial championship in school history