Home

Do you know how many players are on a typical curling team? (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

QUIZ: A salute to winter activities

There is plenty to do when the temperature drops and snow is in the air

An officer with the Abbotsford Police Department stops a driver during last year’s campaign on Dec. 3, 2022. This year, nearly 250 officers will be stopping drivers at all Highway 1 exits from the North Shore to Hope. (Photo by Dale Klippenstein)

Impaired-driving checks at all Hwy. 1 exits from North Shore to Hope Dec. 2

Nearly 250 officers will be stopping drivers at 89 impaired-driving check stops along Highway 1

Online shopping has become more common in recent years. (Shutterstock)

QUIZ: Are you ready for the holiday shopping rush

Black Friday, on Nov. 24, is a busy day for retail shopping

On Nov. 11, Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held across the country. This picture is from a 2022 Remembrance Day ceremony in Sidney, B.C. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: A time for remembrance

Remembrance Day, on Nov. 11, is a sombre time to remember the cost of war

On Nov. 11, Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held across the country. This picture is from a 2022 Remembrance Day ceremony in Sidney, B.C. (Black Press file photo)
Heavy rainfall is expected for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver tonight (Nov. 10) and Saturday (Nov. 11). /File photo

Rainfall warning in effect for Lower Mainland

Heavy rain ranging from 50 to 70 mm is expected to start on Friday evening

Heavy rainfall is expected for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver tonight (Nov. 10) and Saturday (Nov. 11). /File photo
Sisters Chloe Harding, left, and Cadence are shown in this handout image provided by their mother Shae Harding in Langley, B.C. on Tuesday Nov. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Shae Harding

Candles and crystals out as B.C. Swifties try to manifest tickets for Taylor

Codes released Wednesday for a chance to buy tickets for December, 2024 shows at B.C. Place

Sisters Chloe Harding, left, and Cadence are shown in this handout image provided by their mother Shae Harding in Langley, B.C. on Tuesday Nov. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Shae Harding
The steam clock is an iconic market in historic Gastown in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

QUIZ: How much do you know about keeping time?

Daylight Saving Time has come to an end for another year

The steam clock is an iconic market in historic Gastown in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The Pescada home in Trout Creek was one of many Summerland homes decorated for Halloween on Oct. 31. This display included a haunted house tour and a smoke display. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for thrills and chills for Halloween?

Oct. 31 is a day for pumpkins and Jack O’Lanterns, bats, spine-tingling tales and more

The Pescada home in Trout Creek was one of many Summerland homes decorated for Halloween on Oct. 31. This display included a haunted house tour and a smoke display. (Black Press file photo)
Timothy Dale Bornyk, wanted on a warrant, was arrested this month at his Langley home. (CrimeStoppers/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Mounties apprehend wanted man in his Lower Mainland home

Surrey RCMP have Timothy Dale Bornyk in custody, after he failed to show for his June court trial

Timothy Dale Bornyk, wanted on a warrant, was arrested this month at his Langley home. (CrimeStoppers/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
(File photo: Anna Burns)

Bus hits pedestrian near Surrey Memorial Hospital

Crash comes as ICBC marks Pedestrian Safety Month in response to hike in pedestrian deaths, injuries

(File photo: Anna Burns)
It was close. Vancouver Giants lost 6-5 to the Kelowna Rockets on Saturday night, Oct. 21, at Prospera Place. (Steve Dunsmoor/Kelowna Rockets/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: A close loss to Kelowna for Vancouver Giants

Most goals Vancouver has scored in a game since Oct. 1

  • Oct 22, 2023
It was close. Vancouver Giants lost 6-5 to the Kelowna Rockets on Saturday night, Oct. 21, at Prospera Place. (Steve Dunsmoor/Kelowna Rockets/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Canada produces wines in Ontario and British Columbia. Do you know which country leads the world in wine production? (File photo)

QUIZ: A thirsty quiz about wine and beer

Fall is the season for wine-themed and beer-themed celebrations

Canada produces wines in Ontario and British Columbia. Do you know which country leads the world in wine production? (File photo)
Billy Boerboom of Summerland shows a huge pumpkin he grew. Pumpkin pie is often a staple in traditional Thanksgiving meals. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready to celebrate Thanksgiving?

How much do you know about the customs and traditions surrounding this holiday in Canada?

Billy Boerboom of Summerland shows a huge pumpkin he grew. Pumpkin pie is often a staple in traditional Thanksgiving meals. (Black Press file photo)
The 2023 Point-In-Time Homeless Count took place Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Oxford Films Media/Special to The News)

1/3 of Metro Vancouver’s unhoused are Indigenous: Report

64% of Indigenous respondents reported having lived or generational experience with residential school

The 2023 Point-In-Time Homeless Count took place Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Oxford Films Media/Special to The News)
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Silver Creek Elementary School (SCEC) will be hosting the Project Heart Canoe — a canoe of student created artwork that honours residential school survivors and expresses a message of healing. (Project Heart Canoe)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the history of Canada’s residential schools?

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on Sept. 30, is a sombre time for reflection

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Silver Creek Elementary School (SCEC) will be hosting the Project Heart Canoe — a canoe of student created artwork that honours residential school survivors and expresses a message of healing. (Project Heart Canoe)
Bridge Creek’s trees near 100 Mile House show their fall colours as leaves fall into the water. (Patrick Davies photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for the start of fall?

Autumn equinox is Saturday, Sept. 23, marking the start of the fall season

Bridge Creek’s trees near 100 Mile House show their fall colours as leaves fall into the water. (Patrick Davies photo)
Vancouver Giants wrapped up their preseason with an exciting come-from-behind win at Cam Neely Arena in Maple Ridge on Saturday night, Sept. 16, as they edged the Kamloops Blazers 4-3 in a shootout. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Giants wrap up preseason with win against Kamloops Blazers

An exciting come-from-behind win at Cam Neely Arena in Maple Ridge

  • Sep 17, 2023
Vancouver Giants wrapped up their preseason with an exciting come-from-behind win at Cam Neely Arena in Maple Ridge on Saturday night, Sept. 16, as they edged the Kamloops Blazers 4-3 in a shootout. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver FC became the first side this season eliminated from Canadian Premier League playoff contention after losing to Cavalry FC 2-1 Saturday, Sept. 16 in Calgary. (Beau Chevalier/Vancouver FC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver FC out of playoffs

Loss to Calgary came while coach was suspended

  • Sep 17, 2023
Vancouver FC became the first side this season eliminated from Canadian Premier League playoff contention after losing to Cavalry FC 2-1 Saturday, Sept. 16 in Calgary. (Beau Chevalier/Vancouver FC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Two views of the #DearTerry shirt designed by actor Ryan Reynolds in collaboration with Fox family members. (Photo: shop.terryfox.org/collections/2023-terry-fox-run-shirt)
Two views of the #DearTerry shirt designed by actor Ryan Reynolds in collaboration with Fox family members. (Photo: shop.terryfox.org/collections/2023-terry-fox-run-shirt)
Spectators fill a Vancouver shoreline to watch competitors in the bathtub races from Nanaimo in 1971. (Reel Life still)

Vernon-based videographer shares 1971 Nanaimo bathtub race

VIDEO: Races shore up in Vancouver, people watching Kits Beach, and sailing in English Bay

  • Sep 16, 2023
Spectators fill a Vancouver shoreline to watch competitors in the bathtub races from Nanaimo in 1971. (Reel Life still)