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Tickets are now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier, hosted by Sheila’s Catering owners Brant Darling, left, and Wes Levesque. The fundraising event, scheduled for Sept. 2, 2023, will also attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest charcuterie board. (contributed photo)

Tickets now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier event

Fundraiser aims to break Guinness World Record with 500-foot consecutive charcuterie board

 

Jessica is running more than 900 kilometres from Nelson to Victoria as part of “Aubrey’s Run Across B.C. to End Toxic Drug Death,” passing through the Okanagan and stopping in communities for events along the way. She is running in memory of her son Aubrey, who died from toxic drug poisoning on Aug. 30, 2022. (Bill Metcalfe photo)

Running for Aubrey: Grieving B.C. mom hits pavement to Penticton for safe supply

Jessica Michalofsky will be at the Peach at 3 p.m. on Sunday

 

Kelowna’s tent city garnered national attention after twee by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Poilievre’s depiction of Kelowna’s tent city ‘disappointing’, says safety director

‘This issue is one that cities across the province and in fact across the country’

 

Climate Recentred’s Community Fair Fest at Guildford Park Secondary in Surrey on May 27, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Free groceries gone in 30 minutes at Climate Recentred fair in Surrey

Four-member group hopes to open a pay-what-you-can grocery store in Surrey

Climate Recentred’s Community Fair Fest at Guildford Park Secondary in Surrey on May 27, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
For just $75, you could get in to win $2.2 million cash – and an Early Bird travel package worth over $120,000. Photo courtesy Hometown Heroes Lottery

Save lives – and secure your future

Hometown Heroes Lottery supports life-saving care at VGH – get in to win a $2.4 million+ Grand Prize

  • May 29, 2023
For just $75, you could get in to win $2.2 million cash – and an Early Bird travel package worth over $120,000. Photo courtesy Hometown Heroes Lottery
War medals were fished out of the Sumas River near Abbotsford and the teenager who found them is hoping to find the rightful owner. (Submitted photo)

Teen pulls box of war medals out of Abbotsford river while fishing

First and Second World War medals were in a small plastic box with duct tape on it

War medals were fished out of the Sumas River near Abbotsford and the teenager who found them is hoping to find the rightful owner. (Submitted photo)
The pink car sits on its familiar perch on the old Pick-A-Part and new Southern Irrigation property, welcoming eastbound travellers on Highway 1. The iconic landmark is the focus of the ‘Save the Car’ campaign, raising money to build a new facility for the Chilliwack Salvation Army.

Chilliwack’s famous pink car needs help to avoid being crushed

Southern Irrigation’s ‘Save the Car’ campaign is raising money for the Chilliwack Salvation Army

The pink car sits on its familiar perch on the old Pick-A-Part and new Southern Irrigation property, welcoming eastbound travellers on Highway 1. The iconic landmark is the focus of the ‘Save the Car’ campaign, raising money to build a new facility for the Chilliwack Salvation Army.
Hundreds of people enjoyed Alex Fest 2018. This year, the event is a two-day affair. (Crescent Beach Photography Club file photo)

Two-day Alex Fest coming to South Surrey

Second day of annual affair at Camp Alexandra is for those aged 19-plus

Hundreds of people enjoyed Alex Fest 2018. This year, the event is a two-day affair. (Crescent Beach Photography Club file photo)
The Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo kicks things off Friday with Roughstock Rodeo events. Cloverdale Rodeo photo

Giddy up, partner… The Cloverdale Rodeo is back!

The historical event is back May long weekend at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds

  • May 8, 2023
The Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo kicks things off Friday with Roughstock Rodeo events. Cloverdale Rodeo photo
Penticton’s Mae Smith celebrated her 100th birthday at the Concorde Retirement Community on Wednesday, May 3. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

‘I’m so fortunate’: Penticton’s Mae Smith celebrates 100th birthday

The Penticton resident was joined by family and friends to mark the milestone Wednesday

Penticton’s Mae Smith celebrated her 100th birthday at the Concorde Retirement Community on Wednesday, May 3. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
Delta Community Foundation volunteers show off some of the clothing available at a warehouse sale happening over the Mother’s Day weekend (May 12-14) at Harris Barn in Ladner. (Delta Community Foundation photo)

Mother’s Day warehouse sale to benefit Delta Community Foundation

May 12-14 at Harris Barn in Ladner, shoppers can browse goods marked down as much as 75 per cent

Delta Community Foundation volunteers show off some of the clothing available at a warehouse sale happening over the Mother’s Day weekend (May 12-14) at Harris Barn in Ladner. (Delta Community Foundation photo)
A player for one of the Cloverdale Community Football Association’s flag football teams (in orange) dives for the ball in a game April 22 at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. The VMFL’s spring flag football season kicked off that day with its first jamboree of the 2023 season. (Photo submitted: Peter Lopez)

2023 spring flag season begins for Cloverdale Community Football Association

Cloverdale teams had ‘winning kick off to the season’

A player for one of the Cloverdale Community Football Association’s flag football teams (in orange) dives for the ball in a game April 22 at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. The VMFL’s spring flag football season kicked off that day with its first jamboree of the 2023 season. (Photo submitted: Peter Lopez)
Mount Baker vents regularly with steam visible depending on weather. (Photo by Gary Woodburn)

A picturesque volcano, Mount Baker steaming is ‘mostly’ hot water, says UVic prof

American Cascades include multiple volcanoes, both active and dormant

Mount Baker vents regularly with steam visible depending on weather. (Photo by Gary Woodburn)
Kim and Hans Uli Egger. Hans is an RHF Accessibility Certification Specialist with the Rick hansen Foundation. Photo courtesy RH Foundation

Join the Rick Hansen Foundation in making communities more inclusive for everyone!

We’ve come a long way, but accessibility impacts millions of Canadians

  • Apr 17, 2023
Kim and Hans Uli Egger. Hans is an RHF Accessibility Certification Specialist with the Rick hansen Foundation. Photo courtesy RH Foundation
Jack Schulz (left) and Dayton Sandes are seen at a Challenger baseball game at Cloverdale Ball Park in this undated image. Cloverdale’s Challenger baseball program is still looking for volunteers to help out as “baseball buddies” for the players. (Photo submitted: Jeff Sandes)

Cloverdale to host Challenger baseball jamboree in June

Cloverdale Minor Baseball Association to host provincial jamboree June 24

Jack Schulz (left) and Dayton Sandes are seen at a Challenger baseball game at Cloverdale Ball Park in this undated image. Cloverdale’s Challenger baseball program is still looking for volunteers to help out as “baseball buddies” for the players. (Photo submitted: Jeff Sandes)
After much buzzing and speculation on who won the grand prize, Thelma Florence is the winner of BCLC’s Lotto 6/49’s Guaranteed Prize of $1 million draw that took place on April 1. (BCLC)

Hope woman hits million-dollar jackpot

Chawathil’s Thelma Florence purchased winning ticket at Bee’s Food Market

After much buzzing and speculation on who won the grand prize, Thelma Florence is the winner of BCLC’s Lotto 6/49’s Guaranteed Prize of $1 million draw that took place on April 1. (BCLC)
A major rock-scaling project is set to begin near Exit 160 at Hunter Creek Road — which the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) says will protect travellers from future rockfall. (flickr/Zach)

Major rock-scaling project taking place on Highway 1 near Hope

Drivers can expect multiple highway closures and delays starting April 17

A major rock-scaling project is set to begin near Exit 160 at Hunter Creek Road — which the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) says will protect travellers from future rockfall. (flickr/Zach)
Crescent Beach residents Judi and Sam Vankevich with Edith Katronis during the cleanup. (Contributed photo)

Church members clean up Crescent Beach on rainy Easter weekend

All Saints Community Church honours Holy Saturday, or day of waiting, by serving community

Crescent Beach residents Judi and Sam Vankevich with Edith Katronis during the cleanup. (Contributed photo)
Children of all ages – including Nicole, Dominica and Kseniia (aged 4 1/2, 19 months and 6, respectively) hunted for eggs at an Easter event hosted by South Surrey-White Rock MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay on Wednesday (April 5) at Bakerview Park. (Tricia Weel photo)

VIDEO: On the hunt for Easter eggs in South Surrey

Peninsula MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay hosts family friendly fun

Children of all ages – including Nicole, Dominica and Kseniia (aged 4 1/2, 19 months and 6, respectively) hunted for eggs at an Easter event hosted by South Surrey-White Rock MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay on Wednesday (April 5) at Bakerview Park. (Tricia Weel photo)
Jeff Sandes, the division coordinator for Cloverdale’s Challenger baseball, is seen with Justin Dhaliwal, a Challenger baseball player. Sandes says with Challenger starting again April 16, the program is looking for volunteers, or baseball buddies. (Photo submitted: Jeff Sandes)

Cloverdale’s Challenger baseball program looking for volunteers

Baseball buddies needed for kids to play ball

Jeff Sandes, the division coordinator for Cloverdale’s Challenger baseball, is seen with Justin Dhaliwal, a Challenger baseball player. Sandes says with Challenger starting again April 16, the program is looking for volunteers, or baseball buddies. (Photo submitted: Jeff Sandes)