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Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association general manager Jordan Emmerson (left) and Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse Association president Tyson Craiggs said that the cities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are in desperate need of more arena space. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows sports groups outgrow local arenas

Minor hockey and lacrosse associations forced to go to other cities for space

Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association general manager Jordan Emmerson (left) and Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse Association president Tyson Craiggs said that the cities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are in desperate need of more arena space. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Maddie Leaney of Union College was named as one of the players on the Hockey Commissioners Association’s National Women’s Rookie of the Year watch list. (Canadian Sports School Hockey League/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge hockey player only B.C. woman to make rookie of the year watch list

Maddie Leaney is 1 of 26 players on the Hockey Commissioners Association list

Maddie Leaney of Union College was named as one of the players on the Hockey Commissioners Association’s National Women’s Rookie of the Year watch list. (Canadian Sports School Hockey League/Special to The News)
RCMP in Maple Ridge had a section of 123rd Avenue between 222nd and Hillside Streets closed due to a targeted shooting Saturday afternoon, Jan. 20. (Kyler Emerson/Black Press Media)

Maple Ridge shooting victim dies from injuries, prompting IHIT investigation

The incident occurred on Jan. 20 at 123rd Avenue and 222nd Street

RCMP in Maple Ridge had a section of 123rd Avenue between 222nd and Hillside Streets closed due to a targeted shooting Saturday afternoon, Jan. 20. (Kyler Emerson/Black Press Media)
BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke said staff members will be setting up in-person meetings to accept complaints in Maple Ridge, Mission, Coquitlam, and Richmond from Jan. 22 to 24. (Office of the Ombudsperson/Special to The News)

Government watchdog holding in-person complaint sessions in Lower Mainland

Ombudsperson staff will be at Maple Ridge, Mission, Richmond, and Coquitlam

BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke said staff members will be setting up in-person meetings to accept complaints in Maple Ridge, Mission, Coquitlam, and Richmond from Jan. 22 to 24. (Office of the Ombudsperson/Special to The News)
Town and Country Vintage Home was one of three Maple Ridge businesses that were broken into on Jan. 7 and 8. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

Maple Ridge businesses targeted in 48 hours in string of burglaries

A total of three downtown businesses were vandalized on Jan. 7 and 8

Town and Country Vintage Home was one of three Maple Ridge businesses that were broken into on Jan. 7 and 8. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
One person was killed in a major collision that involved two vehicles on the Haney Bypass on Jan. 5. (Shane MacKichan/Special to The News)

High-speed collision kills 1 person in Maple Ridge

The crash occurred on the Haney Bypass on Friday night

One person was killed in a major collision that involved two vehicles on the Haney Bypass on Jan. 5. (Shane MacKichan/Special to The News)
A police incident has shut down access to a major road in east Maple Ridge on the morning of Jan. 5. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

Shooting in east Maple Ridge shuts down major road

Access to Dewdney Trunk Road is closed between 248th and 252nd Streets

A police incident has shut down access to a major road in east Maple Ridge on the morning of Jan. 5. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
When We Eat Manufacturing Ltd. in Pitt Meadows recently received nearly $625,000 from the B.C. government to help expand production and transition to a net-zero facility. (When We Eat/Special to The News)

B.C. food manufacturers receive $2 million from province

The money is expected to create 125 new jobs

When We Eat Manufacturing Ltd. in Pitt Meadows recently received nearly $625,000 from the B.C. government to help expand production and transition to a net-zero facility. (When We Eat/Special to The News)
Owners Kevin Fulton (left) and Brandi Fulton (centre) of Silver Valley Brewing won a gold and two bronze medals at the 2023 Canada Beer Cup. (The News files)

B.C. brewery brings back 3 medals from Canada Beer Cup

Silver Valley Brewing won a gold and two bronze medals for their beers

Owners Kevin Fulton (left) and Brandi Fulton (centre) of Silver Valley Brewing won a gold and two bronze medals at the 2023 Canada Beer Cup. (The News files)
A person on a motorized mobility scooter was struck by a pickup truck in downtown Maple Ridge on the morning of Dec. 9. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

Pedestrian struck by truck in downtown Maple Ridge

The incident occurred at intersection of Dewdney Trunk Road and 222nd Street

A person on a motorized mobility scooter was struck by a pickup truck in downtown Maple Ridge on the morning of Dec. 9. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Rebecca Harbowy has not been seen since the early morning hours of Thursday, Nov. 23. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)

RCMP releases new photos of missing Maple Ridge woman

Rebecca Harbowy has been missing since Nov. 23

Rebecca Harbowy has not been seen since the early morning hours of Thursday, Nov. 23. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)
A man was hit and killed by a train near the Port Haney station on Nov. 30. (Black Press Media files)

Man dead after being struck by train in Maple Ridge

The incident occurred on Thursday evening near Port Haney station

A man was hit and killed by a train near the Port Haney station on Nov. 30. (Black Press Media files)
Brad Hopcott (centre) and Travis Hopcott (centre-right) were one of the winners of the 2023 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers award. (Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers/Special to The News)

B.C. family wins national farming award

The Hopcotts were named one of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers

Brad Hopcott (centre) and Travis Hopcott (centre-right) were one of the winners of the 2023 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers award. (Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers/Special to The News)
A two-vehicle collision on Nov. 15 sent two men to the hospital in Maple Ridge with serious injuries. (Curtis Kreklau/Special to The News)

PHOTOS: Driver catches fire after serious vehicle collision in Maple Ridge

Two drivers were sent to hospital after crash on Wednesday evening

A two-vehicle collision on Nov. 15 sent two men to the hospital in Maple Ridge with serious injuries. (Curtis Kreklau/Special to The News)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Nov. 14 that 450 new permanent jobs would be created in Maple Ridge thanks to a $1.05-billion partnership with E-One Moli and the provincial and federal governments. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

Prime Minister announces 450 permanent jobs coming to B.C.

Justin Trudeau unveiled the $1.05-billion partnership with E-One Moli

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Nov. 14 that 450 new permanent jobs would be created in Maple Ridge thanks to a $1.05-billion partnership with E-One Moli and the provincial and federal governments. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)
The BC Lions paid tribute to 12-year-old Pitt Meadows football player Chace Nicol at the Oct. 20 game. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: BC Lions pay tribute to killed Pitt Meadows child

12-year-old Chace Nicol was hit and killed while cycling to school

The BC Lions paid tribute to 12-year-old Pitt Meadows football player Chace Nicol at the Oct. 20 game. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Ridge Meadows RCMP and the Emergency Response Team were called in on Oct. 19 to help arrest a male in Maple Ridge. (Kyle Melnychuk/Special to The News)

Standoff situation in Lower Mainland leads to one male arrested

Police incident occurred Thursday night in a Maple Ridge neighbourhood

Ridge Meadows RCMP and the Emergency Response Team were called in on Oct. 19 to help arrest a male in Maple Ridge. (Kyle Melnychuk/Special to The News)
A memorial was established at the corner of 116A Avenue and 196B Street for 12-year-old Chace Nicol, who was killed while cycling to school on Oct. 18. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

Online fundraiser for Pitt Meadows child killed surpasses $35,000 in 18 hours

Chace Nicol was hit and killed on his way to school on Wednesday morning

A memorial was established at the corner of 116A Avenue and 196B Street for 12-year-old Chace Nicol, who was killed while cycling to school on Oct. 18. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
RCMP-GRC crest. (Black Press Media files)

UPDATE: 12-year-old cyclist struck and killed in Pitt Meadows

An online fundraiser for Chace Nicol has already surpassed $30,000

RCMP-GRC crest. (Black Press Media files)
Blenz Coffee is hosting its Coffee by Donation Day fundraiser across all of its locations on Oct. 17. (Blenz Coffee/Special to The News)

Drink coffee and fight cancer on Oct. 17 at all Blenz Coffee locations

Coffee by Donation Day is returning for first time in 3 years

Blenz Coffee is hosting its Coffee by Donation Day fundraiser across all of its locations on Oct. 17. (Blenz Coffee/Special to The News)