Richmond black belt Iveta Griffith to lead self-defence course for young girls
Iveta Griffith will lead a Sept. 20 self-defence seminar for girls aged 10 to 17 while raising funds for her trip to compete for Team Canada in Spain.
Richmond News
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Statistics Canada reports July increase in wholesale sales
Wholesale sales rose 0.3 per cent to $93.1 billion in July after petroleum products, oilseed and grain were excluded, Statistics Canada said in Ottawa.
CityNews Vancouver
City of Maple Ridge to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
City Hall will close and flags will be lowered on Sept. 30, while a community gathering is planned for Sept. 27 at Memorial Peace Park.
City of Maple Ridge
City to celebrate National Tree Day at upgraded Volker Park
Maple Ridge will host a National Tree Day event at Volker Park on Sept. 23, featuring tree planting, family activities and information on urban forestry initiatives.
City of Maple Ridge
Langley’s average asking rents rose modestly in August
Langley’s average asking rent reached $2,266 in August, rising from July while one- and two-bedroom rents remained below year-earlier levels.
Langley Advance Times
Maple Ridge theatre group wins Cleo Award
Salvatore Moustakas won the Outstanding New Actor Award for his role in Emerald Pig Theatrical Society’s production of Five Alarm.
Maple Ridge News
Latest U.S. tariffs take effect on a small number of Canadian goods as others are removed
New 50 per cent U.S. tariffs took effect Tuesday on some Canadian imports, while equivalent tariffs on another group of goods were removed.
CityNews Vancouver
Carney investment summit in Toronto draws protests from Indigenous leaders, environmental groups and unions
Indigenous leaders, environmental advocates and union representatives marched in Toronto as Canada’s first national investment summit opened with executives and global asset managers in attendance.
CityNews Vancouver
Terry Fox Run sites in Surrey and Delta will host events Sept. 20 as Marathon of Hope continues
Terry Fox Run events in Surrey and Delta will raise funds for cancer research, while a separate SFU Surrey walk is planned for Sept. 22.
Surrey Now-Leader
Ridge Meadows Flames open new season with 4–3 win over Port Coquitlam Trailblazers
The three-time reigning PJHL champions began their first BCHC season with a 4–3 home win and will face the Richmond Sockeyes on Sept. 18.
Maple Ridge News
Two candidates challenge Brad West for Port Coquitlam mayor
Mayor Brad West, elected without opposition in 2022, will face Connor Fesenmaier and Pasquale Zampieri this fall as 15 candidates seek six council seats.
Tri-Cities Dispatch
Harvest dinner and market planned for new Common Ground Farms in Surrey
Common Ground Farms will launch as a working farm and gathering space during a Sept. 26–27 Harvest Weekend in Surrey’s Hazelmere area.
Surrey Now-Leader
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