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Saanich paddlers tackle Race to Alaska for 3rd time 10 years after meeting there

Already down three competitors, during its “proving ground” seagoing trip to Victoria, the Race to Alaska (R2AK) fleet takes off Wednesday at noon. When it does, Saanich paddlers Janice Mason and Ian Graeme are once again on the starting line of one of North America’s most unusual and demanding adventure races. The R2AK is a […]

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Antique aircraft and the latest in aviation technology on display for Airport day in Pitt Meadows

Antique aircraft to the latest in aviation technology will be on display at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, YPK, for the annual Airport Day. Around 20 general aviation and commercial aircraft will be on display for enthusiasts to check out, in addition to a market, a Kids Zone, food vendors and a beer garden. Entrance is

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Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton

UPDATE: An evacuation alert has been issued for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the Grasshopper Mountain wildfire. The blaze sparked Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew to an estimated 22 hectares. BC Wildfire responded to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District

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Maple Ridge’s annual Father’s Day fish release moving to Allco Park on Sunday

The Alouette River Management Society’s annual Father’s Day Fish release is moving to Allco Park this year. The event is happening on Sunday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and with parking lot closures at Maple Ridge Park, it will be moved to the park at 12355 Alouette Road, near ARMS own Rivers

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Bailey’s Law, on intimate partner violence, passes third reading in Senate

It is now only a matter of time before Bailey’s Law can come into effect, as Bill C-225 passed its third reading in the Senate. After receiving its three readings in the House of Commons in April, Bill C-225 – otherwise known as Bailey’s Law – was quickly passed through the Senate, receiving its third

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