February 11, 1936 – October 14, 2025 Born February 11, 1936 in Plamondon, Alberta, passed away on October 14, 2025 in Port Coquitlam, BC. He is survived by his loving wife Diane Laity, his sisters Carol & Rilla, brother Gordie and predeceased by his sister Joyce and twin brother Dirk. He is survived by his […]

February 10, 1970 – August 14, 2025 We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our mother Wendy, she passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from cancer. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Wendy was predeceased by her parents Richard (Dick) and Ellen Kroes, and her sister-in-law Marlene Joe-Kroes. Left to mourn

The PWHL Vancouver has signed North Vancouver native and 2025 draft pick Nina Jobst-Smith to a two-year contract. Jobst-Smith was selected 19th overall in the 2025 PWHL draft. “I’m so excited to be joining Vancouver and to have the opportunity to be a part of this amazing organization,” said Jobst-Smith. “It is a dream come

After a gruelling strike, B.C.’s two main public service unions either have a tentative deal in place or are close to one. “This was an epic strike for our members, who made great sacrifices on the picket lines for eight weeks,” said Professional Employees’ Association (PEA) President Melissa Moroz. Now, Moroz and other union leaders

A Salmon Arm man believes he has his cat to thank for capturing a striking comet streaking across the sky above his home early Monday morning. Wes Penner, whose home near Canoe Beach faces Bastion Mountain, normally has the security camera in his living room pointing down at his driveway. But at 1:07 a.m. Oct.