Leevi Merilainen makes the most of his chance with the Canucks in a 4-1 win
The 24-year-old stopped 23 shots in his first start for Vancouver after the Canucks claimed him off waivers from Ottawa late last month.
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Artists invited to apply for 2027 Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour
The 27th annual tour is scheduled for May 8 and 9, 2027. Applications are free and must be submitted by Nov. 15; selected artists will be notified by Dec. 1.
Maple Ridge News
Jordan Abbate wins Langley pumpkin weigh-off by one pound
Abbate’s 1,485-pound pumpkin edged a 1,484-pound entry from Team Halliday at the 2026 B.C. Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off; two other categories set provincial records.
CTV News Vancouver
Caden Knudson will be the featured guest at Maple Ridge’s next SongStage
The Maple Ridge-born singer, songwriter and guitarist will perform at the monthly songwriting gathering, which also features an original-music open mic.
Maple Ridge News
Langley Township council hopefuls clash over taxes, roads and transit at debate
More than 100 people attended the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce forum, where candidates discussed debt, a possible 22 per cent tax increase, development priorities and transportation plans.
Langley Advance Times
South Surrey shredding event raises $6,430 for firefighters’ charity
A four-hour fall fundraiser at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre on Sept. 26 raised $6,430 for Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society and shredded six tons of paper.
Surrey Now-Leader
B.C. and Surrey agree to advance plans for a provincial museum honouring South Asian Canadians
The agreement selects Surrey over Vancouver as the preferred city, but no site, budget or timeline has been set; the next steps include location reviews, consultation and a project strategy.
Daily Hive Vancouver
Victoria and Saanich voters will decide whether to pursue amalgamation in a non-binding plebiscite
The Oct. 17 vote will ask whether the municipalities should become one, but a yes result in both communities would only support further study; a binding referendum is not yet authorized.
Daily Hive Vancouver
The BC NDP has named candidates in Richmond-Steveston and Richmond-Queensborough
Bruce Kong will run in Steveston and Dhar Grewal in Queensborough. Former B.C. Conservative MLA Hon Chan says he will not seek re-election in Richmond Centre, where the party has since named Sacha Peter.
Richmond News
White Rock and South Surrey Culture Crawl returns Oct. 3-4 with more than 45 activities
The free, self-guided weekend event spans four White Rock neighbourhoods and South Surrey, with a complimentary shuttle linking venues on two routes.
Surrey Now-Leader
Three Metro Vancouver houses arrive in Haida Gwaii for conversion into subsidized housing
The Old Masset Village Council plans to turn three relocated mid-century houses into triplexes, first testing the approach before potentially bringing in 17 more units.
Daily Hive Vancouver
Maple Ridge teen to hold benefit recital for Operation Smile Canada
Seventeen-year-old classical vocalist Chelsea (Yunxi) Jiang will perform an operatic and classical programme on Oct. 4, with all donations supporting Operation Smile Canada.
Maple Ridge News
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