Travelling at Christmas feels different from any other time of year. The roads are lined with frosted trees, lights sparkle in windows, and there’s a sense of anticipation in the air. It’s a season full of family and connection, and for many of us, that includes our four-legged family members. Their presence makes the journey […]

Close to 300 seniors gathered at Maple Ridge Alliance Church for the annual Christmas lunch put on by Community Services on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The event provides seniors with a free, full traditional turkey feast, with all the fixings, along with punch, coffee, and dessert. There was live entertainment and Santa Claus even paid a

Advocacy group Kelowna Stands With Ukraine is returning with its third annual food buffet later this week. The fundraiser will be taking place at the First Baptist Church on Dec. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The buffet will be catered by Ukrainian chefs who moved to Kelowna to avoid the ongoing war in

The City of Maple Ridge is pursuing an operating budget with a 3.5-per-cent tax increase for 2026. That’s well down from the 6.3 per cent called for in the city’s 2025-2029 financial plan, approved by council last year. At budget meetings on Dec. 8 and 15, councillors spoke about keeping the increase low during tough

Close to 300 seniors gathered at Maple Ridge Alliance Church for the annual Christmas lunch put on by Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The event provided seniors with a free, full traditional turkey feast, with all the fixings, along with punch, coffee, and dessert. There was live entertainment and Santa Claus