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Langley mom donates blood in honour of daughter’s lifesaving transfusions

Langley’s Charlene Toll donated blood on Thursday, in part to thank the thousands of anonymous donors who saved her daughter Navy’s life. In 2023, Navy was in the intensive care unit at BC Children’s Hospital. “Very scary,” Toll said. “Didn’t know if she was going to make it.” Navy, now four years old, was diagnosed […]

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Controversial treaty and FOI bills pass on last day of B.C. legislative session

The B.C. government steered two controversial pieces of legislation across the finish line just before the clock ran out on the legislative session on Thursday, May 28. The first, a bill to ratify a treaty with the K’omoks First Nation, was introduced alongside a treaty with Northern B.C.’s Kitselas First Nation. Both ran into trouble

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Maple Ridge Council approves free swimming at Hammond Outdoor pool

There will once again be free swimming at the Hammond Outdoor Pool this summer. There was free admission for Maple Ridge residents through the 2025 pool season, to enhance public health and ensure access to recreation facilities for all residents. It will be back this year. “Parents shared their appreciation for the opportunity to enjoy

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VIDEO: Surrey host first-ever BC Walk and Roll Accessibility Parade

People of all abilities gathered in Surrey on Sunday, May 24 to celebrate an event focused on inclusion, accessibility and community. The first-ever BC Walk and Roll Accessibility Parade took place just in time for National AccessAbility Week, which begins on Sunday, May 31. Hosted by the Equal Access Collective (EAC), the event brought together

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B.C. doctor guilty of sexual assault agrees to give up practicing for life

WARNING: This article contains details of sexual assault which may be disturbing to some readers. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence, contact Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122. All programs are easily accessible, free of charge and confidential. A former Vernon doctor has agreed to never apply to

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