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Ontario victims believed to have also been human trafficked in B.C., Alberta

A 10-month human-trafficking investigation involving a victim trafficked for more than a decade has led to multiple arrests, dozens of charges and connections to B.C. and Alberta. Halton Regional Police Service in Ontario announced Tuesday (July 28) that nine people were arrested and are facing 85 charges in Project Troubadour. Supt. Dave Constantini said there […]

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Court petition filed on behalf of teacher fired for residential-school comments in Abbotsford

A petition for judicial review has been filed on behalf of a former high school teacher who says he was wrongfully fired in relation to a classroom discussion in Abbotsford about residential schools. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms stated in a press release on Tuesday (July 28) that the petition is asking the Supreme

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Sunday’s rain dampens attendance at country fair in Maple Ridge

Numbers were down this year at Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Country Fest, primarily due to Sunday’s downpour. Around 16,500 attended the fair this year, said fair manager Graham Vanstone, down from between 21,000 and 23,000 in previous years. But, he said the turnout for on both Friday and Saturday was amazing. “We’re very pleased with

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Maple Ridge peace group asks city council to sign Apartheid Free Community pledge

A special delegation addressed city council on Tuesday, July 21, requesting Maple Ridge declare itself an Apartheid Free Community. Maple Ridge Friends For Peace – a group with about 215 members, who are dedicated to seeking peace and justice worldwide through outreach, education, and action – want Mayor Dan Ruimy, and council to sign an

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