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Maple Ridge cyclists want new West Ridge Greenway design

Numerous residents urged Maple Ridge city council to modify plans for a proposed multi-use pathway, to reduce user conflicts. Chris George, a year-round cyclist, thanked council for the West Ridge Greenway greenway, but said he’s concerned about it being a bi-directional multi-use path (mup), with a sidewalk on the other side of the street. The […]

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B.C. teachers voice concerns over lack of resources, ask for provincial support

The union representing teachers in Princeton has written to the provincial government with concerns about their needs. The letter from the Princeton District Teachers’ Union, dated Jan. 15, was sent to Premier David Eby, Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey and Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare. It comes as collective bargaining is underway

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20+ weapons, drugs, cash seized, 28 arrested in collaborative Kelowna police effort

A five-day collaborative effort pulled a multitude of guns and drugs off the streets of Kelowna. From Jan. 12-16, the Kelowna RCMP worked with a Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) from the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) to identify, find, and remove firearms and illegal drugs around town. In total, the teams initiated more

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