He was a scared, overweight, blind pig in need of a home. At a recent visit to Kindred Community Farm Sanctuary in Aldergrove, the White Rock and Semiahmoo Rotary clubs learned about Wilbur, a blind Vietnamese pot-bellied pig who was rehomed to the sanctuary after his former owner was incarcerated. Both clubs visited the farm […]
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A worker at a waste management facility in Abbotsford recently saved two kittens buried beneath cardboard that he was loading onto a compactor. The worker, who immediately brought the kittens to the BC SPCA shelter in Abbotsford, discovered a third kitten later that day and two more three days later. Sarah Ringer-Vinnard, manager of the
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In Loving Memory ~ October 30, 1935 to March 6, 2026 We are sad to announce the passing of Myrna Evancic, beloved wife of Roman and loving mother to Kevin (Nelli), Verle (Brian), Trevor (Janet), Dorlyn (Carol). Myrna’s legacy also includes 11 grandchildren and their spouses/partners plus 13 great grandchildren. She also leaves her sister-in-law
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The last time Troy Smith was on Vancouver Island, he left with a gold medal. Back in 2009, Smith was behind the bench as an assistant coach for Canada Ontario at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, which was co-hosted across the Island. His team beat Canada Pacific 5-1 in the gold medal game at the
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An abandoned residential apartment building on Laity Street burned in the early morning hours of Friday, March 13. According to Maple Ridge Fire Chief Dave Samson the fire started at approximately 1:30 a.m., and crews were still working at the scene at 9:00 a.m. The fire was at 11872 Laity Street, and the road is
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