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Canada’s alcohol relief ‘step in the right direction’ but doesn’t meet B.C. beer needs

“It’s a bit of a mixed emotion, to be honest.” That was Ken Beattie, the executive director of the BC Craft Brewers Guild’s reaction in response to the federal government’s announcement of a two-year extension of alcohol excise duty relief. This was announced on April 2 at Barnside Brewing in Delta by Jill McKnight, the […]

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Ridge Meadows Seniors Society hosts volunteer appreciation breakfasts

A volunteer appreciation breakfast was held by the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society on Thursday. Around 50 volunteers attended the “appreciation cafe”, which included a full buffet spread and a live harp performance. This was one of three breakfasts at the seniors’ activity centres in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Anita Bettesworth, events coordinator with the

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Surrey’s Jenn Gardiner secures OT win for Vancouver Goldeneyes

Surrey’s own Jenn Gardiner scored 4 goals to help secure the Vancouver Goldeneyes 6-5 overtime victory over the Seattle Torrent Saturday. She also made history as the first PWHL player to score four goals in a game. Despite winning, the Goldeneyes were eliminated from the race in securing fourth and the final playoff spot. They

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