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Maple Ridge expands online Building Permit Portal

The city has added occupancy permits and seasonal patio permits to its online Building Permit Portal. Now there are applications for nine different permit types online, which the city says, will give builders, developers, businesses, and residents more ways to apply, submit documents, and manage permit requirements. Applicants can now submit occupancy permit applications online, […]

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Thousands from across the Lower Mainland expected for 2 days of free jazz

One of British Columbia’s signature summer events kicks off today as the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival opens for four days of world-class music, art, and cultural experiences throughout the picturesque village of Fort Langley. Designed to make the arts accessible to everyone, the festival – now in its ninth year – invites residents

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Eby talks about carrying a ‘big stick’ in tariff negotiations, while Carney keeps cards close

Despite talk of unity in the face of U.S. tariff threats, when Canada’s premiers and prime minister met in Charlottetown, P.E.I., this week, the divisions in strategy were on full display. Prime Minister Mark Carney, meanwhile, kept his cards close to his chest, saying that “everything’s on the table if there’s no agreement,” but deflecting

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South Surrey/White Rock community mourns loss of 19-year-old softball player

She loved animals, had endless compassion and kindness, and even her own language. South Surrey’s Kailey Rae Jean was only 19 when she lost her life suddenly and tragically, in a single-vehicle crash on July 7 in Abbotsford. She was the passenger. As her family and friends struggle to come to terms with their loss,

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