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The boy was taken to hospital after the Friday evening incident near the Port Moody Recreation Complex. Police say his injuries were not life-threatening and the incident was accidental.
Elections BC lists five candidates for Surrey South after nominations closed Oct. 3. Provincial voting is set for Oct. 24, one week after civic election day.
The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives says Jatinderjit “Rosey” Saran mismanaged an emergency patient’s care in 2024. She completed remedial education and remains at the same hospital.
The government-mandated fee will rise from $0.43 to $1.13 per eligible phone line on Oct. 1. PlanHub lists other regional charges, including increases in New Brunswick and Quebec.
Health Canada says people with a wheat allergy, celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders should not consume the affected products. The recall covers three package sizes distributed in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan.
Vancouver is 2-2 to start the 2026-27 season, with players pointing to a developing system and team culture while acknowledging there is still plenty to improve.
Three candidates will contest Delta North and four Delta South in the Oct. 24 provincial election. Advance voting is scheduled for Oct. 16 to 21, with voting places open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Port Coquitlam is holding two advance polls this week ahead of the Oct. 17 general voting day. Voters will choose a mayor, six councillors and two school trustees, each for a four-year term; eligibility and voting locations are listed by the city.
Port Coquitlam held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a $12.45-million covered facility offering year-round sports and community programming. Construction is underway, with completion expected in fall 2027.
Maple Ridge residents can vote in advance on four dates before the Oct. 17 general voting day. The city also outlines mail ballot deadlines, voter eligibility and three separate borrowing questions.
Thirty-two youth, seniors and other local groups shared proceeds from the 15th annual Rotary Duck Race, which raised more than $97,000. Groups received $8 from each $10 ticket sold.
Port Moody council will keep the city’s 2050 population projection at 74,300 for now, unanimously choosing to wait for updated census data and development-trend information. Staff are to report in the second and fourth quarters of 2027 before council reconsiders whether to recalibrate the figure.
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