Toronto Raptors’ Ujiri says conversations about racism can no longer be avoided
Thousands have protested Floyd’s death and repeated police killings of black men across the United StatesThe Canadian Press / May 31, 2020
Month: May 2020
Sweats are in, slacks are out: Could ‘work-leisure’ become business as usual?
Big-name apparel brands seem to have noticed that comfort never goes out of styleThe Canadian Press / May 31, 2020
Maple Ridge Museum hosts time travelling photo contest
Residents are asked to replica 10 old images from the museum archives – and have fun while doing itWire Service / May 31, 2020
Human Rights Tribunal denies church’s request to toss out White Rock Pride Society’s complaint
Star of the Sea and White Rock Pride Society to go to Human Rights Tribunal hearingAaron Hinks / May 31, 2020
UPDATE: B.C.’s Central Kootenay issues evacuation orders for hundreds of residents due to flooding
An evacuation alert covers all areas except the Cities of Castelgar and NelsonNelson Star Staff / May 31, 2020
‘I’m afraid’: Witnesses of wolf attack on senior near Prince Rupert worried about safety
Frank Russ shows where the unprovoked wolf attacked his fatherK-J Millar / May 31, 2020
VIDEO: Injured bald eagle rescued in B.C. First Nations community
Bird suspected injured in fight, whisked off to Coquitlam rehabAdam Louis / May 31, 2020
PHOTOS: Thousands gather at Vancouver Art Gallery to protest racism
Rally is in response to the deaths of black Americans and a Toronto womanKatya Slepian / May 31, 2020
Minimum wage goes up June 1 in B.C. as businesses face COVID-19 challenges
The minimum wage jumps by 75 cents to $14.60 an hour on MondayThe Canadian Press / May 31, 2020
Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge seniors honoured in novel ways for Seniors’ Week
Traditional gatherings are out, but local seniors groups wanted to mark the occasionHeather Colpitts / May 31, 2020
Protesters rally against anti-black, Indigenous racism in Toronto
Police estimated the crowd to be between 3,500 and 4,000 and said there was no violenceThe Canadian Press / May 31, 2020
Feds earmark $1.5M to support recovery of B.C., Indigenous tourism
B.C. money will be split between Vancouver Island and Indigenous tourismKatya Slepian / May 31, 2020
Pandemic-related restaurant closures take an emotional and financial toll
Many have been left with large debt, little savings and an uncertain futureThe Canadian Press / May 31, 2020
LETTER: Most take on healthcare to save lives, not get more money
Reader disturbed by call local person’s call for hazard pay during COVIDWire Service / May 31, 2020
‘We’re sick of it’: Anger over police killings shatters U.S.
Tens of thousands marched to protest the death of George FloydAssociated Press / May 31, 2020
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the world of summer sports
In a typical year, there are plenty of summer sporting events and tournaments held across CanadaJohn Arendt / May 31, 2020
LETTER: Different view questions mandated social distancing
Look at the science behind herd immunity versus current approach to curtailing COVIDWire Service / May 31, 2020
Police watchdog investigating death of man in Delta
Independent Investigations Office asking for witnesses to May 29 incident at Tsawwassen ferry terminalJames Smith / May 31, 2020
LETTER: Verbal attack on foreign workers disturbing
Racist and derogatory comments on social media disheartening and disappointing to Maple Ridge nativeWire Service / May 30, 2020
LETTER: How about a fashion contest for COVID face gear
Not trying to make light of the pandemic, but how about a community competition, no age limitWire Service / May 30, 2020