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Hero’s welcome home to ‘village’ for B.C. gold medalist
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (801+ words) Published 3:33 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Spallumcheen wheelchair curler Ina Forrest, the five-time Paralympic medalist in the sport, is joined by husband, Curtis, and daughter, Evany, in listening to Forrest's coach Sharon Morrison pay tribute during a meet-and-greet with the legendary curler…...
Kirkin’ of the Tartan piped in
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (309+ words) Published 4:30 pm Monday, March 30, 2026 By Tom Skinner Sons of Scotland Vernon Tartan Day will be celebrated in Vernon at Trinity United Church Sunday, April 12. (Contiributed) Drummer Ron Light (left) and piper Kerry Parks were part of Tartan Day celebrations at…...
Granlund nets 2 as Anaheim Ducks pick up 5-3 win over Canucks
1+ week, 1+ day ago (466+ words) Published 9:38 pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Mikael Granlund scored twice, leading the visiting Anaheim Ducks to a 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Tuesday at Rogers Arena. Alex Killorn, Mason McTavish and Troy Terry also scored for the Ducks (40-27-4), who…...
Hometown hero Jenn Gardiner joins Surrey fitness class for workout
1+ week, 5+ day ago (867+ words) Published 1:00 pm Friday, March 20, 2026 Jenn Gardiner and a friend during the Orangetheory Sweat & Social work out session on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Surrey. (Anna Burns/ Surrey Now-Leader) Orangetheory coach, Sydney Kreps, left, Jenn Gardiner and a friend during the Sweat & Social…...
Spill containment and cleanup underway after train derailment near Prince Rupert
1+ week, 6+ day ago (435+ words) Published 3:33 pm Thursday, March 19, 2026 A CN train derailed near Port Edward on the afternoon of March 16 due to a landslide. (Jilly Laviolette/Facebook) A mudslide triggered by heavy rain derailed a freight train near Prince Rupert earlier this week, disrupting…...
Abbotsford streamer nominated for national content creator award
2+ week, 1+ day ago (392+ words) Published 3:15 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Jozzoh is an Abbotsford streamer who has received tens of millions of views on his video game content since the start of 2025. (Jozzoh) For the first time ever, Canadian content creators are being celebrated with their…...
B.C. teen signs deal with world’s biggest music label
3+ week, 6+ day ago (443+ words) Published 11:15 am Friday, March 6, 2026 Olivia Hahn, 19, will be releasing her first album with Universal Music Group's distributor in the coming months. (Bailey Seymour/Victoria News) A young Victoria artist is reaching for the stars after signing a two-year record deal…...
Pride Tape: A game-changer for LGBTQ+ visibility in hockey
4+ week, 1+ day ago (976+ words) Published 2:07 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Pride Tape on display at the NHL Unites Pride Cup at North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (Anna Burns/ Surrey Now-Leader) Pride tape is increasing visibility for LGBTQ+ athletes and saving lives, one hockey…...
BC Lions to call Kelowna home for week of football festivities
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (267+ words) Published 5:45 pm Monday, February 23, 2026 BC Lions is coming to Kelowna for a week of festivities for the whole family June 27 to July 4, 2026. (Brittany Webster/Capital News) The BC Lions will be making Kelowna home for a week this summer as…...
Need for speed nets novice B.C. driver some hefty penalties
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (799+ words) Published 10:00 am Monday, February 23, 2026 (l) A Ford Mustang is towed after its driver, a novice, was clocked doing 200 km/h in a 100 km/h zone of Highway 1 near Chilliwack on Feb. 4. (BC Highway Patrol) A 39-year-old novice driver who felt the…...