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Non-voters allowed to shut up
It was clutched in his hand as he lay on the floor of his den, surrounded by the detritus of a disorganized life, including at least ten empty bottles of Sleeman's Honey Brown. It was more than a week since the provincial election, and he'd yet to hand in his "post mortem" following the defeat of the NDP.
Bike to School week begins Monday
Bike to School Week rolls out May 27 to 31 and Eric Hamber secondary, the winner of the annual Bike to School Week competition for three years running, is preparing to defend its title by hosting a Biker Bootcamp, Wednesday, May 22. Instructors from HUB: Your Cycling Connection hope to inspire confidence with cycling skills and games for a chance to win cycling accessories. A bike mechanic will assist with minor bike repairs. Students who participate in Bike to School Week and recruit new participants will receive daily giveaways and a chance to win bigger prizes, which include a new Norco bike. HUB and HASTe B.C. organize Bike to School Week. HUB promotes cycling through education, action and events. HASTe B.C. serves as a hub for groups taking action on reducing school transportation emissions in the province. For more information about Bike to School Week, visit biketoschoolmetrovan.ca.
Synergy & All-Stars roll to Coastal Cup titles
The Richmond Synergy and All-Stars continued their dominant seasons by proving they are the toast of the coast.
Point Grey music students hit right notes
Point Grey Music students nearly screamed themselves hoarse in Seattle last month, according to senior band teacher Brent Taylor.
Cyclist off to Portugal for arthritis fundraising ride
Michael Sanker has committed to raising over $8,000 for arthritis research as he prepares for a cycling trip in Portugal later this year.
Seattle nabs Coquitlam connection
Talk about kismet. They're friends on and off the ice, separated by just a year, and were on the cusp of being divided geographically by the ways of junior hockey.
Holding Pattern
Terry Fox Ravens' Sean Stewart, left, tries to shake off a Brookswood tackle during recent junior rugby action in Port Coquitlam. Fox improved to 6-0 with a 29-0 victory over Walnut Grove.
Winter club skaters taken high in WHL draft
The Burnaby Winter Club put three players from its Tier 1 bantam A1 hockey team into the first round of the Western Hockey League bantam draft on Thursday.
North Road puts on 'feel good' event for moms
With Mother's Day just around the corner, one neighbourhood business association is planning something special for all moms out there.
Club trio go in first round
The Burnaby Winter Club put three players from its Tier 1 bantam A1 hockey team into the first round of the Western Hockey League bantam draft on Thursday.
Kendo club dominates in Seattle
Senior members from the Steveston Kendo Club made their way down to Seattle last weekend to participate in the 37th Annual University of Washington Senior Kendo Tournament.
Auctioning off Bachman guitar
This Saturday you can help raise money to fight cancer, listen to some great music and get a chance to bid on a Randy Bachman-signed Gibson Les Paul guitar.
New tournament hosts epee, foil, sabre events
Sixteen fencers were awarded medals in a tournament hosted by Meadowridge School. Meadowridge School hosted its first fencing tournament on Sunday, April 14.
Charter member still active
One of Maple Ridge's longest-running service clubs is marking a milestone on Saturday.
NUMBERS DON'T JIVE
Re: "Auditor general issues report: John Doyle critiques Evergreen Line," Friday, March 29.
Wasted space wastes money
A community shuttle bus drives by my home on River Road every seven and a half minutes. Nine times out of ten, the buses are empty or have one person aboard.
