Three teenage girls who rescued two people from drowning and tried to save a third at Alouette Lake last summer have been honoured. The Lifesaving Society’s BC and Yukon branch recognized extraordinary acts of courage and lifesaving at its 114th Annual Commonwealth Honour and Rescue Awards, held on March 28 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. […]
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Lynn Prindle marks the arrival of spring by ushering in the return of what she calls a community favourite – the Kiwanis Club of Golden Ears’ annual plant sale. For her, the launch of the service club’s largest fundraiser of the year is an exciting time. “We’ve sourced high-quality, locally grown plants that our supporters
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A Maple Ridge man who lost his best friend to violence is raising funds for the two children the victim left behind. “We’re living a nightmare for the last couple of weeks,” said Kris Robb. “It’s been weighing on me.” His brother Darcy Robb, 45, has been charged with manslaughter in the death of Kris’
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The B.C. Lions are coming back to another sellout in Langford, just not quite as fast as last year. After a 12-minute sellout in 2025, this time it took only a few hours, with all 6,000 seats at Starlight Stadium gone by 1 p.m. on March 31. Tickets for the May 23 pre-season game against
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Canada Post says it is taking the next steps to convert the remaining addresses that still receive door-to-door mail to community mailboxes. In a March 30 statement provided to Black Press Media, Canada Post says it is reaching out to bargaining agents to consult on its approach to several proposed changes. Those changes include ending
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