Summer

Valdy performs at the 2019 ROOTSandBLUES Festival. Do you know which communitiy hosts this iconic B.C. music festival? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: A celebration of summer fun

There are plenty of summertime activites to enjoy during the last weeks of August

 

Most British Columbians choose to leave their air conditioning on for their pets when they are away from home on hot days, BC Hydro found in a June 2022 survey. (CNW Group/Canadian Animal Health Institute)

British Columbians willing to pay the price to keep their pets cool, says BC Hydro

75% leave air conditioning on for furry friends even when not home, survey finds

 

Camp Choice is held at the Zajac Ranch on Stave Lake. (Special to The News)

Camp Choice returns to Zajac Ranch after COVID interruption

Maple Ridge kids benefit from unique camp on Stave Lake

 

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Pilot project aims to combat skin cancer with free sunscreen via dispensers

New Westminster one of 4 test cities across Canada

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Sparks Lake wildfire. (BC Wildfire Service)

‘Heat is just relentless’: Meteorologist warns of hot, dry summer ahead for B.C.

Environment Canada isn’t expecting any significant rain until the second half of August

Sparks Lake wildfire. (BC Wildfire Service)
A man relaxes under a tree in a park in Montreal, Thursday, July 5, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Record-breakingly hot temperatures forecast for B.C. this weekend

An ‘exceptionally strong’ ridge of high pressure building Friday to Tuesday could leave parts of the province dangerously warm

A man relaxes under a tree in a park in Montreal, Thursday, July 5, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
White Rock beach was buzzing with activity on Father's Day. (Aaron Hinks photo)
White Rock beach was buzzing with activity on Father's Day. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Tanning at a beach. (Pixabay photo)

15 late summer heat records broken across B.C.

Heat advisories over, smoke bulletins still in effect

Tanning at a beach. (Pixabay photo)
The water feature at Albion sports park is one of many places to cool down this weekend . (The News files)

Best spots to cool off in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows

The two cities have no shortage of wonderful places to escape from the heat

  • Jul 17, 2020
The water feature at Albion sports park is one of many places to cool down this weekend . (The News files)
Cheryl Zandbergen, with her daughters Sienna and Kayla, can often be found playing in at Fairview Park, beside the elementary school in Maple Ridge. (The News files)

Maple Ridge mom shares family summer bucket list

With school officially over, there are many things to do in and around this community: local mother

  • Jun 26, 2020
Cheryl Zandbergen, with her daughters Sienna and Kayla, can often be found playing in at Fairview Park, beside the elementary school in Maple Ridge. (The News files)
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Cottage communities eye summer season constrained by COVID-19 measures

Non-essential travel has largely stopped all over the country

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Summer on Ice, Recipes for Fruity Frozen Desserts

Summer on Ice, Recipes for Fruity Frozen Desserts

Peaches and other stone fruits are the ideal addition to ice cream

  • Aug 31, 2018
Summer on Ice, Recipes for Fruity Frozen Desserts
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