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Langley RCMP are asking for the public's help locating four-year-old Ryan Atlas Andrews, last seen Wednesday and believed to be travelling with his mother. If you spot a black 2021 Nissan Qashqai with plate RV003L, contact police immediately rather than approaching.

On a lighter note, summer is in full swing across the Fraser Valley — Greendale Acres opens its new corn maze on July 29, there's a free concert in Hope on Friday, the Yarrow Farm Market runs Friday evenings in Chilliwack, and a New Orleans jazz night in Mission next Wednesday.

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Summer at Greendale Acres officially kicks off July 29, and this year the Chilliwack farmstead has a new addition: the GOT CORN? Corn Maze, a family-friendly wander through towering acres of corn with hidden checkpoints and clues along the way.

The maze is included with regular farm admission and is designed to be enjoyed by all ages. It joins the farm's existing lineup of flower fields, train rides, fresh-roasted corn, and family activities that have made Greendale Acres a summer tradition for many Fraser Valley families.

The farm opens Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 8 PM, with extended hours for special events. Admission is $17 online or $20 at the door on weekdays, and $19 online or $22 at the door on weekends.

"The corn maze has always been more than an attraction for us," says Vanessa Oddy. "It's the moment that summer truly begins. Families return year after year, and every journey through the maze becomes part of their story."

What’s on this summer»

Come Find Your Folk this weekend at the 39th Mission Folk Music Festival, July 24-26 in beautiful Fraser River Heritage Park. Get your day, evening and all-weekend passes online now, or walk up to the gate. Gather your friends and family - a sublime summer weekend of brilliant music awaits!

🔍 Langley RCMP are asking for help locating four-year-old Ryan Atlas Andrews, last seen July 16 and believed to be travelling with his mother in a black 2021 Nissan Qashqai with licence plate RV003L. [CBC News]

🎷 The Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival returns July 23–26, but organizers warn its free programming could be eliminated from next year's 10th anniversary event without increased funding from grants, sponsors, and ticket sales. [Langley Advance Times]

🏒 The Abbotsford Canucks have named Ryan Papaioannou as their new head coach, following Manny Malhotra's promotion to head coach of the NHL Vancouver Canucks. [Sportsnet]

🚁 A large police presence including helicopters and an Emergency Response Team descended on parts of Maple Ridge on July 18, with RCMP confirming there was no threat to public safety. [Fraser Valley Today]

🔍 A cedar hat made in memory of a wildfire evacuee's late mother went missing during a hotel transfer in Chilliwack. Carol Sankey is asking anyone with information to call 604-860-9260. [Hope Standard]

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Six Gun Romeo at Memorial Park: Rock, blues, and outlaw country band Six Gun Romeo plays a free concert at Memorial Park in Hope on July 24, part of the weekly Concerts in the Park series running every Friday evening.

Yarrow Farm Market: The Yarrow Farm Market runs every Friday evening at Yarrow Pioneer Park through the September long weekend, with local food, flowers, wine, cheese, and handcrafted goods.

Mission Twilight Concert Series — The South Central Orchestra: The South Central Orchestra brings authentic 1920s New Orleans jazz to Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission on July 29, part of the free weekly concert series running every Wednesday through September 2.

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