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The child-friendly daytime train runs Oct. 1 to 31; its nighttime “Scream” rides begin Oct. 16. Daytime tickets cost $12 and nighttime tickets cost $18, with age limits for the evening ride.
The proposed pipeline would carry an additional one million barrels of Alberta crude a day to the B.C. coast for export. Ottawa aims to set construction conditions by September 2027.
Advance voting runs Oct. 3 and Oct. 7–10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will choose one mayor, eight councillors and seven school trustees from 90 candidates.
Surrey’s seasonal Halloween lineup includes a farm scavenger hunt, library programs, museum celebrations, family activities and tree planting in an urban forest.
The longtime Maple Ridge resident is seeking one of two trustee seats representing Pitt Meadows, with priorities including per-student funding reform, student supports and improved child care on school grounds.
The 2026 municipal election platform proposes $1.496 billion over four years for citywide infrastructure and amenities, with taxes kept at or below inflation.
Swap Spot lets resale buyers and sellers leave and collect items at participating post offices. The trial is available in four regions, including Metro Vancouver, for $5 per transaction plus tax.
The gift supports Peace Arch Hospital + Community Health Foundation’s $2 million commitment to a $6.45 million youth and family centre, expected to open in late 2027.
The centre will lease a former animal hospital site for $1 a year and aims to open in early 2027, offering services for children, youth and families.
A car struck four pedestrians near Tsawwassen Mills, killing two and leaving two critically injured. Delta Police say there is no information to suggest the collision was intentional.
Predator Ridge says years of investment in sensors, water infrastructure, fire response and community partnerships are central to preparing for worsening wildfire seasons.
Payment dates run from Oct. 5 to Oct. 29, with amounts and eligibility varying by program. Some benefits are based on 2025 income, while others depend on age, residency or service history.
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