Women are often underrepresented in trades careers, but change is on its way, says the University of the Fraser Valley. For the first time, the university’s automotive collision repair and refinishing class boasts a nearly-equal gender split. They say that it’s representative of a larger shift happening across Canada. There has been concentrated recruitment push […]

In many parts of Canada, bears are preparing for hibernation. During this time of the year, a bear can consume 20,000 calories a day. While bears are wildlife, they also appear in children’s stories and cartoons, as toys and mascots and as part of Canadian popular culture. How much do you know about bears in

Shoebox season is underway for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child campaign. Every year people across the country pack shoe boxes full of toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, in addition to personal notes and photos, to be delivered to children in need around the world. Last year people throughout Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

A record crowd of 32,066 watched Whitecaps FC power their way to a 3-0 win over Dallas in Game 1 of their MLS Cup playoff series Sunday (Oct. 26) in Vancouver. BC Place Stadium was loud throughout the match as the dominant home team took an early lead in the Best of 3 opening-round series,