Santa visits, holiday parades, Christmas tree lightings, and live shows: the Fraser Valley’s must-do December events

The Current's selection of events happening across the Fraser Valley to kick off the winter season and celebrate the holidays.

Why did voting turnout collapse in 2022? 6 theories

This fall’s election had historically low turnout, with some 20,000 fewer ballots cast across the Fraser Valley.

More residents, fewer voters, as valley records a staggering drop in election turnout

Where is employee safety most at-risk?

Nobody wrote to us about buying a new object or toy. Instead, the most common highlight was the discovery (or rediscovery) of a new friendships and relationships.

People, not things: Your highlights of the year

Nobody wrote to us about buying a new object or toy. Instead, the most common highlight was the discovery (or rediscovery) of a new friendships and relationships.

Gravel quarry-turned-development could add 290 homes to Lake Errock

Large development on site of present day gravel quarry could boost local population by as much as 50%.

Rise of Waterman

Just a few years ago the Aldergrove native was playing university soccer in Langley. This week, he will make his debut with Canada at the World Cup.

Does BC need a plan to handle smoke season?

Air quality advisories are becoming increasingly common during wildfire season and the impacts of smoke are costly to human health and to BC's bottom line.

Province silent on vetting of killer foster parents

Two foster parents have pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of an 11-year-old boy in their care.

Rise of Valley-wood?

Second-stage housing for domestic violence victims may finally be coming to Langley

The lingering questions (and new ones), one year after a historic disaster