Sarah Simpson

1 month ago | worldatlas.com | Sarah Simpson

The Gulf Coast has been a frequent vacation favorite for many years. As time goes by and towns become larger and more densely populated, it can be challenging to find those true gem small-town charmers. Old Florida is not obsolete; Florida is not the only state with wonderful little towns along the Gulf Coast, and small-town charm still exists. This article will focus on seven of the cutest small towns to visit on the Gulf Coast in 2025.

1 month ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Sarah Simpson

Continuing with her early season success, Maple Bay elite mountain biker Jennifer Jackson won the Pan American Championships late last month in Finca La Lucha, Costa Rica. Jackson placed first in both the XCC (cross-country short-circuit) and XCO (cross-country Olympic) events on April 26. On April 26, Jackson's XCO time of 1:27:45 beat out American runner-up Kate Courtney and fellow Canadian Emily Johnstone, who placed third.

1 month ago | theprogress.com | Sarah Simpson

B.C.'s police watchdog has suggested charges should be considered in the police-involved shooting of a man in distress the evening of March 28, 2023 in North Cowichan. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has forwarded the matter involving Davin Cochrane and North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP officers to Crown Council. On the evening of March 28, 2023 North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP were called to a disturbance around Evans Park and Somenos Road.

1 month ago | kelownacapnews.com | Sarah Simpson

Queen Margaret's School student Julie Wynne-Smith, 14, has made history by becoming the first Canadian to qualify for and win the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Hunt Seat Finals. Riding with elegance and skill, Wynne-Smith was crowned National Champion in the Varsity Intermediate Flat class at the event, which ran April 25 in St. Louis, Missouri.

1 month ago | pqbnews.com | Sarah Simpson

The start to Maple Bay mountain biker Jenn Jackson's season has been nothing short of spectacular. The six-time Canadian champion kicked off her competitive year with the US Cup Pro Series in Fayetteville, Arkansas where she raced to two runner-up finishes, finishing behind former World Champion Kate Courtney each time. Jackson then secured a first-place finish in the final main event, earning maximum points ahead of the opening World Cup rounds in Araxá, Brazil.