The fall session of the B.C. legislature reached an abrupt halt on Wednesday evening as Conservative Caucus infighting enveloped the party and continued resistance to the NDP agenda became insignificant. Confusion and disarray had mounted throughout the day after John Rustad refused to step aside as B.C. Conservative leader, despite the party claiming to have […]

The City of Prince Rupert continues to gain momentum as a cruise destination. The Prince Rupert Cruise Port announced a record-breaking year, which saw the port welcome 68,433 guests during the 2025 cruise season—a 16.6 per cent increase over 2024. Early projections for next season indicate the port could welcome more than 150,000 guests, due

The City of Cranbrook says growing pressures and financial risks to taxpayers were the main reasons why a popular Canadiana rock festival was cancelled. According to the city, Rock the Kootenays requires a commitment of nearly $700,000 in taxpayer funds toward upfront costs. That investment must be recovered through ticket sales, vendor fees, and sponsorships

Live Here, Shop Here is a Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News campaign that spans the holiday season to spotlight the value of shopping local. Shopping local when it comes to the holiday wish list can often mean discovering unique, homegrown products and services. In Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows there are a variety of locally

Canucks Limp Home: After only picking up three points out of a possible eight on their recent road trip, the Canucks woke up on Wednesday morning with 23 points that puts them 30th in the overall standings, with only Nashville and Calgary below them with 22 points each. It’s been a tough go but if