Preliminary plans for the Langley-Maple Ridge Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line are going to the public for feedback starting now and running to Feb. 8. The new BRT line is one of several proposed by TransLink to add faster transit service along major corridors in Metro Vancouver. The local line is to run from Willowbrook, […]
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Anyone itching to get to Alaska under their own power needs to get their gear in order. The Race to Alaska (R2AK) — which sees people aboard a vessel under human or wind power, racing against other adventurous souls — is reminding prospective participants that its deadline looms. Applications to R2AK opened up, as usual,
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Born on December 25th, 1941 in Montreal, Quebec. Resided in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Christine passed away peacefully in Maple Ridge Hospital at the age of 84 on January 3rd, 2026 after a lengthy battle with her health. Predeceased by her two sons Real & Reg Despins, her grandson Jeff Taube, and her two brothers,
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Montreal Victoire forward Abby Roque has been suspended for one game for a hit to the Vancouver Goldeneyes’ Abby Boreen’s head, the PWHL announced Tuesday (Jan. 13). Roque was given a five-minute major penalty and game misconduct four minutes into the third period for the hit. Boreen briefly left the ice, where she was assessed
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A motorist in Kelowna has been arrested for allegedly impaired and distracted driving at the same time. On Tuesday, Jan. 6 just before 10:30 a.m., a BC Highway Patrol Officer in unmarked police cruiser drove passed a driver travelling on Harvey Avenue who appeared to have a glass pipe in his mouth. “When the man
B.C. drug-impaired driver claims he ‘only’ smoked marijuana, admits to crack use Read More »