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Police volunteers get a boost
They're the eyes and ears of the Port Moody police when officers aren't around.
Charter member still active
One of Maple Ridge's longest-running service clubs is marking a milestone on Saturday.
City revisits fireworks sales ban
Although Canada Day and Halloween are far off, a fireworks sales ban could be in Burnaby's future - depending on the outcome of a future city staff report.
Hoopsters rising stars
Fourteen-year-old Jack Kosterman and 22-year-old Justin Johnson are continuing their rapid ascent in wheelchair basketball.
McCarthy's service recognized
Chilliwack's Alexa McCarthy has been selected as the 2013 CIS Sylvia Sweeney Award recipient for outstanding community service.
UFV role model recognized
Point guard extraodinaire Alexa McCarthy helped her UFV team to the CIS Final 8 National Basketball Championship in Regina last weekend, but it was her work ethic off the court that has won her even more recognition.
Book banners not bibliophiles
Sadly, I appear to have missed a mention of Freedom to Read Week, which in Canada was marked at the tail end of February and the first few days of March.
Explosive situation as Porta-Potty ignites
It was an explosive situation for one unfortunate Porta-Potty in Coquitlam Tuesday night.
Book Banners Not Bibliophiles
Sadly, I appear to have missed a mention of Freedom to Read Week, which in Canada was marked at the tail end of February and the first few days of March.
Cascades honoured
T he University of the Fraser Valley's Aieisha Luyken has been named to the 2013 Canada West second all-star team and Alexa McCarthy has been named the 2013 Canada West nominee for the CIS Sylvia Sweeney Award.
Little shop of horrors opens in Heights
Zombie flesh, a shark jaw and Godzilla slippers are just a few of horror fans favourite things - and now they can conveniently find them in a horror-themed store in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood.
Analogue images capture a bygone era
? NEWS! at Presentation House Satellite Gallery, 560 Seymour Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver. For more info visit satellitegallery.ca.
Rate of vandalism at local schools dropping
As the second half of the school year ramps up, district officials in Coquitlam are enjoying a trend that would likely agree with taxpayers' wallets.
Big thrills for Little Kickers
Soccer is huge in Chilliwack as hundreds of kids take to the field every week for practice drills and games.
Bradner Comedy Night
Be prepared to hoot and holler and wipe away tears of laughter all night long on Feb. 9 as Comedy Night comes to the Bradner Hall in Abbotsford.
Suspect nabbed
A suspect wanted in connection with a home invasion in Kelowna on Halloween night has been arrested here in Surrey.
OT winner boosts Express confidence
It's not often the Coquitlam Express get to lead off a segment on The Sports Network.
End of NHL lockout coincides with demise of couple time
I was sitting at my desk working when the offensive news alert came through my email: "NHL lockout over."
Collingwood residents back city plans for old Ramada Inn
Many individuals attending a Thursday evening information session at Collingwood Neighbourhood House appeared to support plans to turn the Ramada Inn at 3484 Kingsway into non-market housing, but raised concerns about the future of Jaguar’s Pub & Restaurant on the property.
