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A minimum $5 donation to the Red Panda Network earns the contributor a chance to name a cockroach at the Greater Vancouver Zoo after an ex or someone else considered “a bug.” (Screengrab/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Lower Mainland zoo puts twist on week of love

Naming a cockroach after an ex or anyone considered a bug could earn private red panda visit

A minimum $5 donation to the Red Panda Network earns the contributor a chance to name a cockroach at the Greater Vancouver Zoo after an ex or someone else considered “a bug.” (Screengrab/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Winners Maddie, left, and Nyang Nyang are adjusting to their newfound fame after being pin-ups in last year’s BC SPCA Calendar, with the contest now open for voting and submissions to the 2025 edition. (BC SPCA photo)

Pin-up pets sought for BC SPCA calendar

Annual fundraiser now open for votes and submissions

Winners Maddie, left, and Nyang Nyang are adjusting to their newfound fame after being pin-ups in last year’s BC SPCA Calendar, with the contest now open for voting and submissions to the 2025 edition. (BC SPCA photo)
Eby hands out candy as he takes part in the parade Saturday along 30th Street. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

David Eby attends and takes part in Vernon Winter Carnival

David Eby took part in several events, including the parade, during a two-day visit to the North OK

Eby hands out candy as he takes part in the parade Saturday along 30th Street. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
There are a lot of television viewing choices available. (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How much do you know about what’s on TV?

New television shows will be aired starting in February, 2024

There are a lot of television viewing choices available. (Pixabay.com)
Eric Falkenberg created a larger-than-life display to help people get excited about the upcoming Superbowl.(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Super silly sculptures for Super Bowl at Kelowna Save-On-Foods

8 sculptures celebrate the spirit of the Super Bowl at Kelowna’s Save-On-Foods

Eric Falkenberg created a larger-than-life display to help people get excited about the upcoming Superbowl.(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left to right, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole take part in the federal election English-language Leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Do you know which party received the greatest share of the popular vote in that election? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy?

In 2024, more than 50 countries, with half the world’s population, will hold national elections

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left to right, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole take part in the federal election English-language Leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Do you know which party received the greatest share of the popular vote in that election? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Bunbun in the safe hands of a Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue volunteer. (RCMSAR - Facebook)

Sooke rescue mission hops to bunny’s aid

Bunbun stranded in a sailboat stuck in ice

Bunbun in the safe hands of a Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue volunteer. (RCMSAR - Facebook)
Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Do you know where winter tires originated? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for winter travel?

During snowy and icy conditions, getting around can have unique challenges

Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Do you know where winter tires originated? (Black Press file photo)
Faith Johnson-Jourdain, a Grade 12 student at Mount Boucherie with her art from the school’s Indigenous Art class. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Central Okanagan school a leader in education through an Indigenous lens

The Indigenous Art course at Mount Boucherie Secondary School empowers students to learn in a unique way

Faith Johnson-Jourdain, a Grade 12 student at Mount Boucherie with her art from the school’s Indigenous Art class. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Dozens were skating at Brydon Lagoon in Langley City on Sunday, Jan 14. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Newcomers celebrate first Canadian winter by skating on frozen pond in B.C.

California kids experience outdoor ice at Langley City’s Brydon Lagoon

Dozens were skating at Brydon Lagoon in Langley City on Sunday, Jan 14. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Identical twins Margaret Derry (left) and Marguerite Dahlmann, both living in Vernon, celebrate their 100th birthday with cake and coffee. The pair officially become centenarians Thursday, Jan. 11. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Identical twins celebrate 100th birthday in Vernon

Margaret Derry and Marguerite Dahlmann have coffee, cake, and special bond over the past century

Identical twins Margaret Derry (left) and Marguerite Dahlmann, both living in Vernon, celebrate their 100th birthday with cake and coffee. The pair officially become centenarians Thursday, Jan. 11. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Art Harrison, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, is among the British Columbians sharing their stories during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

Resilience shines in the face of dementia, inspires hope this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Having spent thirteen years in social services as a successful employment counsellor,…

  • Jan 8, 2024
Art Harrison, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, is among the British Columbians sharing their stories during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
Which social media platform has been banned from government-issued devices in Canada? (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the news of 2023?

A lot happened in Canada and around the world over the past 12 months

Which social media platform has been banned from government-issued devices in Canada? (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP)
It was so cold in Osoyoos on New Year’s Day 2023, that they had to break the ice to do the polar bear plunge. This year is at Gyro Park at noon. (Ron Hiller photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the New Year?

The coming year will have a lot going on

It was so cold in Osoyoos on New Year’s Day 2023, that they had to break the ice to do the polar bear plunge. This year is at Gyro Park at noon. (Ron Hiller photo)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rises to vote during an overnight session in the House of Commons, Friday, December 8, 2023 in Ottawa. Trudeau’s birthday is Dec. 25. In which year was he born? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

QUIZ: How much do you know about Christmas customs and traditions?

Christmas, on Dec. 25, is a day steeped in tradition and with plenty of unique elements

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rises to vote during an overnight session in the House of Commons, Friday, December 8, 2023 in Ottawa. Trudeau’s birthday is Dec. 25. In which year was he born? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
The B.C. Office of the Seniors Advocate released its 2023 long-term care and assisted living directory report this week. (Black Press Media file photo)

Food standards, over-medication high on B.C. seniors’ care list of concerns

Office of B.C. Seniors Advocate releases long-term care and assisted-living directory

The B.C. Office of the Seniors Advocate released its 2023 long-term care and assisted living directory report this week. (Black Press Media file photo)
Community performance at Brunswick Point, detailed in Amy-Claire Huestis’s ‘walk quietly’ multimedia resource. (Kwantlen Polytechnic University (<em>supplied photo)</em>

KPU scientists and First Nations shed light on Fraser Estuary

Diverse groups collaborate to emphasize the significance of biodiversity in the Fraser Estuary

Community performance at Brunswick Point, detailed in Amy-Claire Huestis’s ‘walk quietly’ multimedia resource. (Kwantlen Polytechnic University (<em>supplied photo)</em>
What term was given when online content creators were honoured by Time in 2006? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: A tribute to Time Person of the Year recipients

Each year, Time designates an individual, group, object or concept as its Person of the Year

What term was given when online content creators were honoured by Time in 2006? (Black Press file photo)
Once a teacher in his native Nigeria, Folu Oloyede is now an early childhood education assistant in Vernon. (Contributed)

‘Stuck’ in Canada, Nigerian man finds purpose in Vernon

3 month visit turns to 3 year separation from family amid pandemic

Once a teacher in his native Nigeria, Folu Oloyede is now an early childhood education assistant in Vernon. (Contributed)
A wide array of oranments and decorations can be found to adorn trees during the holiday season. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: The festive tradition of the tree

Holiday trees can be found in many homes and public spaces across Canada at this time of year

A wide array of oranments and decorations can be found to adorn trees during the holiday season. (Black Press file photo)