Most people would be lucky to run 250 miles in their entire lifetime, but for Agassiz’s Marina Striker, that was the result of just one intense week. The 54-year-old was one of more than 400 people who faced the daunting Cocodona 250 ultramarathon, which took place in Arizona at the beginning of May. Striker is […]
Agassiz runner completes 9 marathons in 4 days in Arizona Read More »
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to a total of 690 days in jail after pleading guilty to multiple sexual offences, including ‘sexual interference’ with a 12-year-old View Royal schoolgirl. Brodie Mollin was arrested for two incidents last year. The first occurred April 19, 2025, when a female shopper at a Langford retail store reported
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It’s been a hot start to wildfire season in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Between April 1 and May 12, Nessman said the Kamloops Fire Centre had seen 47 wildfires with 868 hectares burned. “We’re taking it day by day,” said Fire Information Officer Cali Nessman. There’s been quite an increase in the number of blazes
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Langley RCMP and the coroner’s office are investigating the discovery of human remains in a wooded area over the long weekend. Police said on Sunday, May 17, around 3:52 p.m., they received a report from a member of the public who believed they had discovered human remains along a creek bed near the Nicomekl River,
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Dear Editor, (Also an open letter to all members of Maple Ridge council) RE: Potential closure of Maple Ridge Golf Course [TOP STORIES OF THE YEAR: City hall plans to repurpose Maple Ridge Golf Course, Jan. 2, The News] I am writing to add our voice to those who are opposed to the possible closure
LETTER: Golf course still worth saving Read More »