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A student-run debate for SD42 school trustee candidates is planned for Oct. 13 at Garibaldi Secondary School in Maple Ridge. The public is welcome to attend, and the meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube.
Twenty-four boys’ and girls’ U15 club teams competed at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey last week. Quebec’s AS Blainville and London Alliance FC won the boys’ and girls’ titles, respectively.
The British musician denied unproven allegations at The Pearl, describing what he called a misunderstanding at a house party the night before. He said refunds were available and he planned to donate the concert proceeds to a local charity.
Burger Heaven in New Westminster is tracking sales of leader-themed burgers as an informal election poll. Manager Chris Gieb says the exercise began 35 years ago and has often reflected results in the riding; customers can also order from the regular menu.
Repair Cafés across the Lower Mainland bring volunteers and residents together to fix household items for free. Visitors must bring the parts their repairs need, while fixers supply tools and basic materials. Some events also offer computer repairs.
A balcony fire spread into the roof structure of a New Westminster apartment building early Sunday. Residents and pets were evacuated, and firefighters were still working to control the blaze about six hours later.
Alstom Canada will supply 313 passenger cars for VIA Rail’s long-distance, regional and remote routes, with service expected to begin in 2031 and the full order in service by 2035. A separate Stadler order for 45 hybrid battery-diesel locomotives brings the fleet renewal’s combined value to about $6.7 billion.
Preliminary figures show 74,714 people voted in the first three advance-voting days for Vancouver’s 2026 civic election, about 15 per cent more than across all five days in 2022. The final advance-voting day is Oct. 13.
The City of Vancouver says 27,748 people voted on Saturday, about double the turnout on the third advance voting day in 2022. More than 74,000 people have voted in advance so far, surpassing the total for all advance voting in 2022.
Penny Gurstein argues that Vancouver’s at-large election system makes it harder for residents to assess candidates and leaves neighbourhoods without direct representation. She makes the case for a ward or hybrid system and urges voters to press candidates on how they would listen and make decisions.
A new Icelandair comparison of 35 aurora destinations in eight countries ranks Maligne Lake in Alberta first worldwide for pink northern lights in 2026, while noting the viewing odds there are only medium.
KEEPS is inviting the community to its Return of the Salmon event on Oct. 18 at Kanaka Creek Regional Park. Registration is required, and attendance is capped at 200.
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