
Michael Kenneth Bryant dies at 60
Michael Kenneth Bryant, born in Maple Ridge in 1966, died peacefully on Sept. 26, 2026. His family remembers his smile, simple pleasures and summers spent with his nieces and nephews.
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Michael Kenneth Bryant, born in Maple Ridge in 1966, died peacefully on Sept. 26, 2026. His family remembers his smile, simple pleasures and summers spent with his nieces and nephews.

The City of Surrey is planning a new feature to replace facilities temporarily removed during water infrastructure work at Sunnyside Reservoir. A public survey will run from Oct. 12 to Nov. 2, with design and construction expected to follow public feedback.

Marek Grundza pleaded guilty after striking an RCMP officer conducting speed enforcement in Langley City and leaving the scene. A judge imposed a two-year conditional sentence with partial house arrest, probation and a long driving ban; the convictions could also affect his ability to remain in Canada.

David Eby says an NDP government would freeze ICBC rates for another three years. The pledge comes amid a dispute with the B.C. Conservatives over no-fault insurance, compensation for serious crashes and possible private competition.

A single-vehicle collision temporarily closed No. 4 Road between Alderbridge Way and Westminster Highway in Richmond on Thursday morning. Power was initially affecting 4,164 people, and 2,081 customers remained without service at noon; crews estimated restoration around 6 p.m.

Vancouver police say a woman posing as a friendly stranger used fake jewellery to distract an 87-year-old man and steal his ring in East Vancouver. The VPD is renewing its warning to seniors and sharing prevention advice.

Joachim Agou is no longer a B.C. Conservatives candidate after posts shared by NDP candidate Amna Shah drew accusations of racism. Agou rejected the accusation, acknowledged his wording could be read as supporting violence and said he will keep campaigning.

BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson says the party would raise B.C.’s basic personal tax exemption from $13,216 to $32,000 if elected on Oct. 24, which he says would save workers $1,000 a year.

Canada is urging caution for travellers to the U.S. and Mexico as tropical storms threaten parts of both countries with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and other dangerous conditions. Travellers are advised to monitor updates and follow local authorities' instructions.

Surrey council and mayor candidates spoke at two civic election forums in Guildford this week. Advance voting in Surrey and White Rock began Oct. 7, with additional voting days on Oct. 10, 14 and 15 ahead of final voting day on Oct. 17.

The B.C. Conservatives say they would raise the basic personal tax exemption from $13,216 to $32,000 if elected on Oct. 24, a move Lorne Doerkson says would save working residents $1,000 a year.

Three horses died and a fourth was taken for veterinary treatment after a trailer crash near Revelstoke on Oct. 6. The horses were travelling from Manitoba and Alberta to championships in Langley; organizers are arranging mental health support for those affected.
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