An electric scooter rider was taken to hospital after a collision on the Surrey-Langley border Wednesday night. RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit members attended the crash, which happened around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 25) in the area of 196 Street and 60 Avenue, on the Surrey side. The rider of the scooter was transported […]
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Competing in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games was an achievement-unlocked moment for Salmon Arm’s Laura and Daniel Hall. Back in Calgary after making their Olympic debut at the Feb. 6 to 22 Games in Italy, the long-track speed skating siblings spoke with the Observer about the experience that left them wanting more. “I
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The Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games will officially begin with the Opening Ceremony tonight, Feb. 26, at the Trail Memorial Centre. The celebration runs from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Organizers say the ceremony will launch the multi-sport event with an evening of entertainment, a parade of participants, guest
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When Victoria was first introduced to the idea of fostering cats, she felt a mix of curiosity and uncertainty. A close friend had fostered for years and spoke about the quiet transformations—frightened cats learning to trust, shy ones finding their confidence. Still, Victoria wondered if she had it in her. Could she open her home,
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After devouring a few pounds of chicken wings on Tuesday night – as a way of a practice round – Jeff LaBelle planned to go a little easy on his food intake Wednesday to help prepare him for tonight’s eating fest. The 39-year-old Maple Ridge millwright is one of 13 finalists in a provincial eating
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