Maple Ridge News

Gerald Martin wants to say thanks to his “angel,” who showed him compassion and generosity, while others could not. (Special to The News)

LETTER: Maple Ridge cyclist appreciative of strangers’ kindness

Thanks to the nurse and others who came to injured biker's aid

  • Apr 5, 2020
Gerald Martin wants to say thanks to his “angel,” who showed him compassion and generosity, while others could not. (Special to The News)
Social distancing rules apply, two metres or six feet apart, please.

LETTER: Parent, have a serious discussion with your children, please

Teens seen strolling together, up-close, and failing to abide by social distancing rules

  • Apr 5, 2020
Social distancing rules apply, two metres or six feet apart, please.
Maple Ridge’s Jean Ticehurst drew this “monster” hoping her depiction of the “evil coronavirus” would bring a smile to people’s faces. (Special to The News)

LETTER: Please use common sense in dealing with COVID

Aspiring artists wants people to follow the rules to help keep everyone safe

  • Apr 5, 2020
Maple Ridge’s Jean Ticehurst drew this “monster” hoping her depiction of the “evil coronavirus” would bring a smile to people’s faces. (Special to The News)
Columnists Katherine Wagner

CITIZEN’S INK: Striving to be a hero during COVID-19 pandemic

Easier to be a hero in short spirts, but we might have to prep for more of a long-term gig

  • Apr 4, 2020
Columnists Katherine Wagner
Alex BruceAlex Bruce

IN IT TOGETHER: Trying something new can help

In this time of stress, change helps overrides negative feelings by tricking nervous systems

  • Apr 4, 2020
Alex BruceAlex Bruce
Ridge Meadows RCMP (File photo)

‘Less traffic does not make safe driving less important,’ says Ridge Meadows inspector

RCMP warn against excessive speeding after two caught driving almost 50 km/hr over limit

  • Apr 3, 2020
Ridge Meadows RCMP (File photo)
A Expo 86 icon was moved to Maple Ridge for restoration in 2015. Now the owner of the former floating McDonald’s restaurant says he has plans to reopen the barge as a seafood restaurant once a high traffic location is secured. (Matthew Claxton/Black Press Media)

Future of McBarge parked in Maple Ridge revealed

Howard Meakin has owned an Expo 86 icon for 30 years

  • Apr 3, 2020
A Expo 86 icon was moved to Maple Ridge for restoration in 2015. Now the owner of the former floating McDonald’s restaurant says he has plans to reopen the barge as a seafood restaurant once a high traffic location is secured. (Matthew Claxton/Black Press Media)
Parker Sian, four, and his guinea pig, Ginya, have a special bond. (Alex Bruce/Special to The News)

IN IT TOGETHER: We mammals are in this together and will thrive together

An Albion meditation and mindfulness instructor suggests how we can navigate these chaotic times

  • Apr 3, 2020
Parker Sian, four, and his guinea pig, Ginya, have a special bond. (Alex Bruce/Special to The News)
Maple Ridge mayor Mike Morden updates the community about the COVID-19 crisis from the Emergency Operations Centre which has been activated for about two weeks. (Screenshot)

VIDEO: Mayor Mike Morden updates Maple Ridge about COVID-19 crisis

Mayor of Maple Ridge says the city takes its lead from the province

  • Apr 3, 2020
Maple Ridge mayor Mike Morden updates the community about the COVID-19 crisis from the Emergency Operations Centre which has been activated for about two weeks. (Screenshot)
Temperatures will reach a high of 9 C on Friday. (Roxanne Hooper/The News)

WEATHER: Flurries, rain, hail, clouds, Ridge Meadows weekend forecast

A risk of hail is forecasted for Friday

  • Apr 3, 2020
Temperatures will reach a high of 9 C on Friday. (Roxanne Hooper/The News)
Maple Ridge’s Carrera Elgert, 13, and her sister Cayenne, 10, connect with others through drawings chalk hearts and rainbows in their neighbourhood. (Alex Bruce/Special to The News)

IN IT TOGETHER: Maple Ridge woman offers series of wellness tips amid COVID crisis

An Albion meditation and mindfulness instructor suggests how to calmly get through a chaotic time

  • Apr 2, 2020
Maple Ridge’s Carrera Elgert, 13, and her sister Cayenne, 10, connect with others through drawings chalk hearts and rainbows in their neighbourhood. (Alex Bruce/Special to The News)
Grace George was voted in by acclamation as Katzie Chief for a second term this year. (Colleen Flanagan-THE NEWS)

Katzie First Nation enact a state of emergency

The inauguration ceremony for Chief and council at the end of April has been postponed

Grace George was voted in by acclamation as Katzie Chief for a second term this year. (Colleen Flanagan-THE NEWS)

Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge MP to donate pay raise to charity

The annual adjustment will mean a gross annual increase of $3,700 from $178,900 to $182,600

Madeline Merlo livestreamed a concert to raise money for Food Banks Canada. (Screen grab)

VIDEO: Madeline Merlo raises $10,000 for Food Banks Canada

The star from Maple Ridge livestreamed the concert on Thursday

Madeline Merlo livestreamed a concert to raise money for Food Banks Canada. (Screen grab)
Environment Canada forecasts a chance of showers for Ridge Meadows on Thuesday. (The News files)

WEATHER: Flurries, showers, clouds forecasted for Ridge Meadows

Temperatures will reach a high of 8 C

  • Apr 2, 2020
Environment Canada forecasts a chance of showers for Ridge Meadows on Thuesday. (The News files)
About 1,300 BC Hydro customers are without power in Maple Ridge. (BC Hydro)

About 1,300 BC Hydro customers without power in Maple Ridge

A tree has fallen across electrical wires

  • Apr 1, 2020
About 1,300 BC Hydro customers are without power in Maple Ridge. (BC Hydro)
BC Games logo (File photo)

Maple Ridge 2020 BC Summer Games organizers disappointed but proud

Should be extra-prepared for the 2024 Summer Games once it comes

  • Apr 1, 2020
BC Games logo (File photo)
Last week HandyDART suspended fare payments to protect operators and promote physical distancing. (BLACK PRESS files)

Maple Ridge HandyDART driver worried about safety with COVID-19

Union says operators need more personal protective equipment

Last week HandyDART suspended fare payments to protect operators and promote physical distancing. (BLACK PRESS files)
Sylvia Russell, School District 42 superintendent. (Contributed)

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows school district assessing student needs for virtual education

Teaching special needs students in virtual classroom "complex"

Sylvia Russell, School District 42 superintendent. (Contributed)
A sign has been posted at the Westview Park off-leash area warning users about physical distancing and reminding them how to stop the spread of COVID-10. (Colleen Flanagan-THE NEWS)

Off-leash dog parks remain open in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Teams of monitors will be making sure people are physical distancing

A sign has been posted at the Westview Park off-leash area warning users about physical distancing and reminding them how to stop the spread of COVID-10. (Colleen Flanagan-THE NEWS)