Maple Ridge – From Fraser Health – Maple Ridge – Light brown granules sold as Down were found to contain very high concentrations of Carfentanil, a very toxic fentanyl analog. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more potent than fentanyl. It is primarily used in veterinary medicine for large animals and is […]
Vancouver/Abbotsford -– Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced June 11, that the club has named Richard Seeley General Manager of the Abbotsford Canucks and Assistant General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks. “Rich is someone I have admired and respected for a long time, after watching him run the Kings AHL team in Ontario,” said Johnson. “Besides knowing the […]
Ottawa/Vancouver (Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press/Kyla Lee Acumen Law) – The Liberal government’s new online safety legislation would force social media to block access for kids under 16, though platforms will be able to obtain an exemption if they put sufficient safeguards in place. Bill C-34, introduced Wednesday in the House of Commons, would also […]
Mission – from Steve McLay for Mission Council: Four years ago (2022) McLay ran for Mission Council. While he was not elected, the experience gave him the opportunity to meet residents from across the community, hear different perspectives, and gain a better understanding of the issues facing Mission. Rather than stepping away after the election, […]
Chilliwack – The Chilliwack Jets announced the hiring of Alex Orth as Goaltending Coach for the 2026/2027 BCHC season. Alex comes to the Jets with an impressive playing background. As a former WHL draft pick of the Red Deer Rebels, Orth has playing experience at the Junior hockey level in the BCHL, PJHL, and the […]
OKANAGAN SYILX HOMELANDS, WESTBANK —The BC First Nations Justice Council has launched a Police Accountability Unit (PAU) to assist Indigenous people affected by police violence, misconduct, or negligence, in B.C. Responding to the disproportionate level of harmful police interactions experienced by Indigenous communities, the unit supports individuals navigating the complex system of police oversight processes, […]
Chilliwack – As the excitement of soccer continues to build across FIFA World Cup host cities, TeamUp is bringing that energy closer to home through a Soccer Festival for Chilliwack youth. On June 16, more than 200 pre-registered children from seven local schools will gather at Townsend Park from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM for […]
Mission – Mission Councillor Jag Gill has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Mission in the 2026 municipal election (October 17). NOTE: Mission Mayor Paul Horn has confirmed he won’t seek re-election this fall. For the better part of the last decade, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from residents, business owners, community leaders, […]
Fraser Valley – “Know yourself and know where you came from. It’s as simple as that.” Sel ya:al – Nancy Patricia Charlie — known throughout Stó:lō communities as Auntie Pat — speaks softly about family, language, hard work, and ceremony. Beside her daughter Jolie, Pat fills in the spaces with memories, laughter, and stories of […]
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh) / Vancouver — The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Policing-Free Schools (Canada) sent a letter to the BC Minister of Education and Child Care and the BC Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General calling on the provincial government to immediately end all police-in-school programs and […]
