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Trans athlete becomes advocate
Cory Oskam looks like your typical teenage goaltender. His broad, fleshy frame fills a net and even in the gym for ball hockey, he positions his five-foot-eleven body to stop shots as if he’s wearing voluminous padding.
Liberal grabs NDP seat
The Liberal strategy leading up to Tuesday’s election was to focus on the economy.But the NDP also wanted to talk about the economy, and because the Liberals wanted the discussion to centre around who would be better at managing the economy...
Banners welcome public
The Cloverdale Rodeo will include an Aboriginal Gathering Place this year - and its banners were painted on Monday by students in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
Turnout beats B.C. average
Voter turnout was slightly higher in the ridings of Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge-Mission compared to the overall provincial numbers.
Roller girls battle
Ridge Meadows Roller Derby opens its second season with its team, the Haney Hooligans, taking on Cloverdale's Doomsday Bunnies on Saturday, May 25 at the Pitt Meadows Arena Complex.
Doug Bing elected in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows riding
Pitt Meadows councillor Doug Bing will be joining a majority Liberal government in Victoria alongside Marc Dalton who was re-elected Tuesday night.
Government adding accountability
Unfortunately, Mr. Hanford's claims are not supported by the facts [Democratic process under attack, May 9 Letters, TIMES]. The use of omnibus legislation to implement a budget is hardly a new idea in Canadian politics, and actually occurs frequently at the federal and provincial levels.
What's on
• Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild will be meeting at Whonnock Lake Centre at 7:30 p.m. They encourage visitors, guests, and new or potential members to join us. Besides spinners and weavers, they welcome felters, knitters, basket makers, and anyone interested in any other fibre arts. For more information, call Marie at 604-462-9059.
Championship won
Kevin Kwon of Pitt Meadows captured the title at the CN Future Links Pacific Championship at Crown Isle Golf Club on Sunday in Courtenay.
Canadians given first crack at jobs
Recently, Canadians have raised concerns about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program being used by some employers to replace Canadians with foreign workers.
Golf course dispute bylaw payback
Once again I find myself at the keyboard after reading that Maple Ridge is suing its ex-mayor [Maple Ridge sues its former mayor, May 10, www. mrtimes.com].
Real job just getting started
The job interviews have been concluded, and today, it's up to the boss to decide who will represent Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows in running the affairs of British Columbia.
Key races include NV-Lonsdale
THERE are 85 ridings being fought over in this election campaign, and trying to keep track of even half of them can be a daunting task for anyone not a political operative or a journalist assigned to election night duties.
Decision made Tuesday
Voters who want to cast their ballot early can still do so until Saturday, May 11.
What people are saying
The TIMES asked people why they were at the recent chamber of commerce forum at Meadowridge School. Here are a few of their responses:
