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Marc Dalton is the B.C. Liberal MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission.

Liberal MLA Dalton catches flack over poverty comments

The MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission wants his constituents to know he cares about poor people following criticism over a statement...

Marc Dalton is the B.C. Liberal MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission.
Maple Ridge resident Nathaniel Sabanski is concerned about proposed changes to elections Canada as per the Fair Elections Act.

Repercussions of Fair Elections Act

Despite criticism, Conservatives defend Bill C-23, 'reasonable' says MP

Maple Ridge resident Nathaniel Sabanski is concerned about proposed changes to elections Canada as per the Fair Elections Act.
James Rogers just got back from the Junos, where his latest CD, My Guitar’s My Only Friend, was one of four albums nominated in the blues category.

Fast friend with his guitar

James ‘Buddy’ Rogers’ new CD showcases his lifelong love
of the blues

James Rogers just got back from the Junos, where his latest CD, My Guitar’s My Only Friend, was one of four albums nominated in the blues category.
Claude Gille Deguire, 26, was shot at close range in the parking lot in front of Thrifty Foods at Haney Place Mall last April.

Trial order in 2013 fatal Maple Ridge mall shooting

Dispute between group stemmed from ‘drug territory’ fight.

Claude Gille Deguire, 26, was shot at close range in the parking lot in front of Thrifty Foods at Haney Place Mall last April.
The proposed 3.6 kilometre North Lougheed Connector will run from Golden Ears Way to Harris Road.

Connector road out of Pitt transportation plan

But mayor concerned doing so will affect lobbying efforts for funding

The proposed 3.6 kilometre North Lougheed Connector will run from Golden Ears Way to Harris Road.
(From top - left) Mayor Deb Walters; Janis Elkerton; Bruce Bell; Dave Murray; Tracy Miyashita and Gwen O'Connell.

Split council puts Pitt tax collection in jeopardy

Pitt Meadows must pass a tax rate bylaw by May 15 or council could face fines and jail

(From top - left) Mayor Deb Walters; Janis Elkerton; Bruce Bell; Dave Murray; Tracy Miyashita and Gwen O'Connell.
RCMP escort Christopher Neil out of Richmond Provincial Court following an appearance in October.

Crown to seek detention order for ‘Swirl Face’ pedophile

Christopher Paul Neil appeared in court March 31 on 10 new charges

RCMP escort Christopher Neil out of Richmond Provincial Court following an appearance in October.
Police are looking for Nicholas Boscoe, 18, who is also known as Nicholas Van Diest. He is accused of luring teenage girls into prostitution.

More charges laid in prostitution case

Man accused of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and attempting to pervert justice.

Police are looking for Nicholas Boscoe, 18, who is also known as Nicholas Van Diest. He is accused of luring teenage girls into prostitution.
Abihudi Imbai can no longer work as a nurse in B.C.

Nurse guilty of sex assaults wants to serve sentence in community

Abihudi Imbai's lawyer asks judge to exclude his name from Canada's sex offender registry

Abihudi Imbai can no longer work as a nurse in B.C.
Trevor Hoffmann, 22, is the youngest composer in residence for the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. His first composition Element premiers on Saturday.

Sketching an ‘Element’ of music

Trevor Hoffmann premiers his first piece as composer in residence for the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra

Trevor Hoffmann, 22, is the youngest composer in residence for the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. His first composition Element premiers on Saturday.
Jesse Weiser, 3, plays with blocks as his mom Tanja looks on.

Preschool case off to human rights tribunal

Maple Ridge mom says her son was denied enrolment because of physical, mental disabilities

Jesse Weiser, 3, plays with blocks as his mom Tanja looks on.
RCMP at the scene of a fatal accident on Lougheed Highway near Kennedy Way. The intersection is one of seven which Ridge Meadows'traffic section will focus on.

With new officer at helm, Ridge RCMP step up traffic enforcement

Ridge Meadows RCMP target seven intersections along Lougheed Highway

RCMP at the scene of a fatal accident on Lougheed Highway near Kennedy Way. The intersection is one of seven which Ridge Meadows'traffic section will focus on.
Ron McNutt does not want smart meters install on the side of his town house in Maple Ridge.

Ridge man in standoff over smart meters

Ron McNutt refuses to allow B.C. Hydro to install new meters on his townhouse

Ron McNutt does not want smart meters install on the side of his town house in Maple Ridge.
An old photograph of the Maple Ridge dump - aka the Cottonwood landfill.

Maple Ridge drafts plan to shut old landfill

Site on the Cottonwood neighbourhood operated from the mid 1960s until its closure in 1989

An old photograph of the Maple Ridge dump - aka the Cottonwood landfill.
Friends in Need operations manager Chuck Griffith packs a brown bag at the food bank.

Ridge food bank, charity at odds

Friends in Need does not collect door-to-door, worried about food leaving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Friends in Need operations manager Chuck Griffith packs a brown bag at the food bank.
The District of Maple Ridge is currently crafting an environmental management strategy.

Greens like Maple Ridge enviro plan

Environment management strategy recommends the creation of a citizens' advisory committee

The District of Maple Ridge is currently crafting an environmental management strategy.
A Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever.

No jail time for kick that caused dog’s death

Maple Ridge man pleads guilty to killing Tessa, a hearing impaired 13-year-old Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever similar to file image.

A Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever.
Alcohol is not allowed on party buses.

Maple Ridge pushes for party bus rules

Plea to MLAs comes a month after mom criticizes their inaction

Alcohol is not allowed on party buses.
Bad Moon Risin’ is Bob Bell on guitart, Rob Mellof on drums, Steve Blaine on vocal and Jeff Juraski on bass.

A bad moon on the rise

Maple Ridge band set to rock the Haney with CCR covers

Bad Moon Risin’ is Bob Bell on guitart, Rob Mellof on drums, Steve Blaine on vocal and Jeff Juraski on bass.
Coun. Al Hogarth leads District of Maple Ridge staff through a property on St. Anne Avenue, which he manages. The house has been repeatedly raided by police.

Haney home for squatters sealed

Owner of heritage house says Maple Ridge councillor Al Hogarth doing his job

Coun. Al Hogarth leads District of Maple Ridge staff through a property on St. Anne Avenue, which he manages. The house has been repeatedly raided by police.