Canadian international rugby star Du Toit joins TWU coaching staff
Will continue pro career with the Toronto ArrowsLangley Times Staff / August 31, 2020
Month: August 2020
Book for grieving kids earns accolades for Maple Ridge author
A Brazilian immigrant pens her second book, which is earning national and international attentionRoxanne Hooper / August 31, 2020
1,100 active COVID-19 cases in B.C. following continued surge over weekend
Roughly 5,790 people in B.C. have tested positive for the contagious respiratory virus since JanuaryAshley Wadhwani / August 31, 2020
Teachers’ union slams B.C.’s return-to-school plan; says ad with Dr. Henry is ‘unrealistic’
Better ventilation, remote learning options and more teachers needed, Teri Mooring saysKatya Slepian / August 31, 2020
Increased air traffic over east Maple Ridge brings complaints says councillor
YPK manager says more flying practice in training area the likely causeNeil Corbett / August 31, 2020
Suspected flasher arrested in Langley
The 33-year-old Surrey man is banned from being around girls 16 and underMatthew Claxton / August 31, 2020
Climate change creating vast new glacial lakes, future flooding risk: research
Many glacial lakes are located in thinly inhabited locales such as GreenlandThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
Want a latte? Bring a mask: Starbucks to make face coverings mandatory in Canada
Customers without masks will be able to order via the drive-thru, curb-side pickup or ordering for deliveryKatya Slepian / August 31, 2020
Feds ‘looking into’ alleged bullying by RCMP employee facing security charges
Cameron Jay Ortis is charged with Security of Information Act violations, breach of trust and a computer-related offenceThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
Extra education and grant money aims to make Maple Ridge businesses safer
The city and business association partner on program designed to reduce crimeRoxanne Hooper / August 31, 2020
B.C. RCMP still searching for man with Okanagan connection wanted on drug charges
Robert Heltman wanted out of Vancouver of possession of drugs, weaponJennifer Smith / August 31, 2020
BC Ferries anticipating busy terminals on Labour Day weekend
Ferry corporation issues travel tips for those planning to sail Sept. 3-7Nanaimo News Staff / August 31, 2020
CRIME STOPPERS: ‘Most wanted’ for the week of Aug. 30
Crime Stoppers’ weekly list based on information provided by police investigatorsBlack Press Media Staff / August 31, 2020
Salmon Arm pharmacist fined, suspended for involvement in drug sales scheme
Pharmacy owner agrees to $25,000 fine, complete ethics course for health-care professionalsLachlan Labere / August 31, 2020
First round of COVID-19 cost B.C. government $600 million
Fall of revenue included $285 million for ICBCTom Fletcher / August 31, 2020
Crews pause search for hiker missing for a week in Coquitlam; RCMP probe ongoing
Ali Naderi went missing on Aug. 23Katya Slepian / August 31, 2020
Vancouver Aquarium to shut its doors, focus on new business model amid COVID-19 losses
Welfare of animals is top priority, CEO saysKatya Slepian / August 31, 2020
Patient care first: Why B.C. firefighters are calling for more medical training
Firefighters want more responsibility partly because they outnumber paramedicsBlack Press Media Staff / August 31, 2020
Family finds strong sense of community at BC Children’s Hospital
BC Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery has now sold outLaurie Tritschler / August 31, 2020
ON COOKING – Umami: The fifth taste
Chef Dez explains encourages people to stop and savour their meal with all their senses heightenedWire Service / August 31, 2020