Dear Editor, The hypocrisy of Maple Ridge Mayor Dan Ruimy pretending to value our community’s history and heritage needs to be addressed. In actual fact, rather than supporting the recognition of Maple Ridge’s history, Mayor Ruimy has been suppressing it, or even helping to destroy it. In The News story “Heritage awards celebrate the story […]
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Officials say the rainfall has started to ease in the Fraser Valley, while the river flows in the Nooksack River are expected to peak at 10 p.m. and ease by early morning. The Emergency Management Ministry called for the urgent online update Wednesday night (Dec. 10) to address the flooding situation in the Fraser Valley,
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The Deputy Chief Councillor of the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation is leading a campaign against the federal government’s plan to phase out open-net salmon farming in British Columbia, warning it poses a serious threat to his community’s economic future. Isaiah Robinson, who also serves as CEO of the Nation’s Development Corporation, has launched a series of
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As winter settles in and the temperatures drop, it’s the perfect time to check in on our furry family members. Dogs and cats may love a little fresh air, but cold weather brings real risks—frostbite, hypothermia, and even exposure to dangerous substances like antifreeze. With busy days and routines, it’s easy to underestimate just how
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Pitt Meadows city council endorsed the city’s 2026 budget, with increases in property taxes and utilities that will total $318 per year for the average home. That’s based on a residential property with an assessment of $1.18 million, and it’s an increase of 6.5 per cent from the 2025 budget. It includes an annual property
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