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Ridge man dead after crash
A 26-year-old Maple Ridge man is dead and his 21-year-old passenger is in hospital after the man drove his truck off the road into the Skagit River on Sunday evening.
Young dad in fight of his life
Jayden Baily planted his feet, his legs set roughly two feet apart, knees slightly bent, back and arms straight.
Wiping the floor with cancer
For Chilliwack cleaning company owner Lisa Riobo, donating free house cleaning to women battling cancer just seemed like the right thing to do.
Dragon boat
Spirit Abreast dragon boat team is open to all ages of breast cancer survivors. For more info visit www.spiritabreast.org. The Spirit of Fraser Valley youth dragon boat team is also welcoming new members aged 13 to 18. Contact Steve Clarke at fvdbcjunior@yahoo.ca
City firefighter prepares for next leg of journey
It's been less than a year since Rudy Pospisil returned from his 9,600 km cycling journey and already he's preparing for his next trip - this time heading across the Atlantic to bike his way through Europe.
Community Events
The Chilliwack Hospice Society's Suicide/Homicide Grief Support Group begins May 2. With Mother's Day approaching, the society also hosts a Pregnancy/Infant Loss Support Group meeting May 8. To register or for further info, call Lucy at the Chilliwack Hospice Society at 604-795-4660.
Luau and lots more in Burnaby this weekend
It is the last weekend of April and soon we'll be transitioning from weekend showers to May flowers. But rain or shine, there are plenty of things to do this weekend in Burnaby. There is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada's Pineapple Challenge, an all-candidates meeting, the Esso Cup and more. We're continuing with our popular feature - the Burnaby NOW's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here's our Top 5 list for April 26 to 28.
Calendar of events
Giant flea market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maywood Community School, 4567 Imperial St. Lots of bargains and door prizes, concessions also available. Admission is $0.50, tables are $10. Info: 604-664-8208.
Auctioning off Bachman guitar
This Saturday you can help raise money to fight cancer, listen to some great music and get a chance to bid on a Randy Bachman-signed Gibson Les Paul guitar.
Mayor pinned with iconic daffodil
To help promote Daffodil Month in Delta, Canadian Cancer Society volunteer Nick Chernoff and health promotion co-ordinator Ann Marie Walsh pinned the iconic daffodil pin on Mayor Lois Jackson last week.
Still time to sign up for Relay for Life fundraiser
Chilliwack Relay For Life's volunteer organizing committee is counting down the days to their Ninth annual Chilliwack Relay For Life event at Pros-pera Centre Friday, May 3.
Crosty throws hat in ring
New Westminster resident James Crosty will be dusting off his election signs and putting them to work in the coming weeks.
CITY CALENDAR
Spring thrift sale, Cliff Avenue United Church with Sae Nal Korean Church, 9 to 11: 30 a.m., 1600 Cliff Ave.
Fundraiser Cancer fight takes to water
A Langley family is inviting the community to take part in a Sunday afternoon fundraiser to battle lymphoma.
Dragonboats seek paddlers
After a winter spent on the chilly waters of Cul-tus Lake, a new dragon boat team hopes to paddle its way to Europe this summer.
Harnessing the Hope
A sold-out event of 200 guests at Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino in Cloverdale helped trot to success a fundraiser for the annual Nite of Hope event last week.
Exploring the different types of breast cancer
Breast cancer is a universal term to describe several different cancers that form in and around the breasts.
