Christmas holiday

Hundreds of locals attended the first Winter Wonderland skating session on Dec. 22, with a second set of sessions taking place on the 23rd as well. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: Hundreds of kids come to skate with Santa at Pitt Meadows Arena Complex

Winter Wonderland Skate was hosted from Dec. 22-23

 

Email your cooking questions to Chef Dez at dez@chefdez.com.Email your cooking questions to Chef Dez at dez@chefdez.com.

ON COOKING: Sharing ideas for holiday appetizers

Look for something easy, that can be managed with just one hand, chef suggests

  • Dec 26, 2022

 

The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker receives daily reports of people purchasing items that they never receive. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

B.C. shoppers warned about devious holiday scams

The BBB says shoppers should avoid buying items from retailers they don’t know

 

Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. File photo

Brawl breaks out at company Christmas party in Princeton

Police were called to a private function at the Legion

Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. File photo
Lesley Cook-Puls (left) and her husband Lewis Puls (right) have been creating vintage Christmas displays at their Maple Ridge home for more than a decade. (Lesley Cook-Puls/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge couple creates Christmas display straight from the ‘60s

The 12480 Klassen Place home only uses vintage and recycled decorations

Lesley Cook-Puls (left) and her husband Lewis Puls (right) have been creating vintage Christmas displays at their Maple Ridge home for more than a decade. (Lesley Cook-Puls/Special to The News)
This photo shows Charles Graves dressed as Santa Claus in Austin, Texas on on Sept. 3, 2022. Graves is a rare Deaf Santa in his first year donning the red suit as a professional. (Michael J. Samaripa via AP)

Santa’s back in town with inflation, inclusion on his mind

Santa booker HireSanta.com has logged a 30% increase in demand this year

This photo shows Charles Graves dressed as Santa Claus in Austin, Texas on on Sept. 3, 2022. Graves is a rare Deaf Santa in his first year donning the red suit as a professional. (Michael J. Samaripa via AP)
Jessie Simpson was left with life-altering injuries after being attacked with a metal baseball bat on June 19, 2016. (Sue Simpson/Facebook photo)

Kamloops attack victim eagerly awaiting annual Christmas cards

Cards have come from as far as England to wish Jessie a Merry Christmas

Jessie Simpson was left with life-altering injuries after being attacked with a metal baseball bat on June 19, 2016. (Sue Simpson/Facebook photo)
People pass a large Christmas tree as they go shopping on Christmas Eve at a mall in Ottawa on Dec. 24, 2020. A new report from Deloitte Canada says holiday spending in Canada is expected to drop this year as inflation shrinks consumer buying power and economic uncertainty looms over household finances. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

VIDEO: Holiday spending expected to slump amid inflation

Canadian households forecast to spend an average of $1,520 this year

People pass a large Christmas tree as they go shopping on Christmas Eve at a mall in Ottawa on Dec. 24, 2020. A new report from Deloitte Canada says holiday spending in Canada is expected to drop this year as inflation shrinks consumer buying power and economic uncertainty looms over household finances. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Young’s home has elaborate Christmas decorations and a donation box for Make-a-wish. (Bryce Young/Special to The News)

VIDEO: Maple Ridge man raises funds for Make-A-Wish through holiday lights

Sixth year of collecting donations, with a goal of $3,000 this year

Young’s home has elaborate Christmas decorations and a donation box for Make-a-wish. (Bryce Young/Special to The News)
With more people planning to visit this holiday season, BC Hydro advises being mindful about energy consumption. Pictured here, Christmas lights on Fraser Highway in Langley City. (Black Press file)

With more people planning Christmas gatherings, mind energy use, says BC Hydro

COVID-19 health order saw a drop in energy usage Christmas evening in 2020, Hydro says

With more people planning to visit this holiday season, BC Hydro advises being mindful about energy consumption. Pictured here, Christmas lights on Fraser Highway in Langley City. (Black Press file)
The Patch owner Christopher Shurety (right) and colleague Morgan (left) display some of their favourites of this year’s “ugly” Christmas sweater collection. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)

B.C. shop sources bounty of answers to the ugly holiday sweater dilemma

Despite pandemic challenges, Victoria’s The Patch on Yates continues its annual tradition

The Patch owner Christopher Shurety (right) and colleague Morgan (left) display some of their favourites of this year’s “ugly” Christmas sweater collection. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)
According to a Research Co. survey, 36 per cent of B.C. residents are willing to fly to another province, or territory, this holiday season. (Black Press file)

Are you planning to travel this holiday season? 56% of British Columbians say no

800 B.C. adults surveyed in Research Co. survey

According to a Research Co. survey, 36 per cent of B.C. residents are willing to fly to another province, or territory, this holiday season. (Black Press file)
Last year there were 135 participants in the Maple Ridge Community Foundation’s Season of Giving Community Card Project. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

Card writers needed to spread joy to isolated Maple Ridge seniors this holiday season

The Maple Ridge Community Foundation is looking for card writers for community card project

Last year there were 135 participants in the Maple Ridge Community Foundation’s Season of Giving Community Card Project. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)
The Maple Ridge Cemetery will once again hold its annual Tree of Memories this year. (The News files)

Tree of Memories at Maple Ridge cemetery

Annual tradition of hanging a decoration in memory of a loved one

The Maple Ridge Cemetery will once again hold its annual Tree of Memories this year. (The News files)
Sparke the Christmas Light’s mysterious backstory has been revealed after the creator Donald Shupe reached out to The News.

Do you remember Sparkle the Christmas Light?

Creator of popular 80s/90s light discusses item’s origin, wants to see it revived

Sparke the Christmas Light’s mysterious backstory has been revealed after the creator Donald Shupe reached out to The News.
Kimberley Wernicke shared this picture of her little helper, Tank. (Special to The News)

VIDEO: Furry friends getting festive

Thanks to News’ readers who shared their favourite holiday pet pics

Kimberley Wernicke shared this picture of her little helper, Tank. (Special to The News)
Christmas light display, no date. Stock photo

British Columbians urged to prevent fires involving holiday decorations

Office of the Fire Commissioner has reported 113 Christmas-related fires in B.C. in the past decade

Christmas light display, no date. Stock photo
This display is located at 12435 Grace St., in Maple Ridge, near Blackstock. (Special to The News)

Sharing a little extra light and love this season

Tell us about your favourite Christmas displays in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge

  • Dec 10, 2020
This display is located at 12435 Grace St., in Maple Ridge, near Blackstock. (Special to The News)
The City of Maple Ridge has cancelled the Christmas Convoy. (Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS)

Santa Claus won’t be coming to Maple Ridge this year

The city’s Christmas Convoy has been cancelled along with photographs at ValleyFair Mall

The City of Maple Ridge has cancelled the Christmas Convoy. (Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS)
Lights decorate Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows. (City of Pitt Meadows/Special to The News)

Pitt Meadows to celebrate the holiday season in month-long event

Family-friendly event takes place throughout December

Lights decorate Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows. (City of Pitt Meadows/Special to The News)