Phil Melnychuk

First responders on scene in Pitt Meadows. (Ronan O'Doherty – THE NEWS)

Update: Two electrocuted on job site in Pitt Meadows

Workers conscious when taken to hospital

First responders on scene in Pitt Meadows. (Ronan O'Doherty – THE NEWS)
Two new all-weather fields opened this summer in central Maple Ridge. (THE NEWS – files)

No borrowing so far for new rec facilities

Maple Ridge using its own funds first

Two new all-weather fields opened this summer in central Maple Ridge. (THE NEWS – files)
Garden suites being considered in Maple Ridge. (THE NEWS – files)

Curious about living in the back yard?

Maple Ridge organizing tours of garden suites

Garden suites being considered in Maple Ridge. (THE NEWS – files)
Police review results announced soon. (THE NEWS – files)

Pitt Meadows looking at its own RCMP office

Study recommends city splits from Maple Ridge on policing

Police review results announced soon. (THE NEWS – files)
Condo tower proposed for part of ValleyFair Mall. (Phil Melnychuk – THE NEWS)

Tower proposed for downtown Maple Ridge

Two more projects for Dewdney Trunk Road

Condo tower proposed for part of ValleyFair Mall. (Phil Melnychuk – THE NEWS)
Matthew Laity has expanded his herd from 40 to 80 cows, that produce milk for the organic market. (Neil Corbett/THE NEWS)

More housing options for farms in Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge

Dairy producer says changes could make it easier to manage

Matthew Laity has expanded his herd from 40 to 80 cows, that produce milk for the organic market. (Neil Corbett/THE NEWS)
Reports of pedestrian hit on Lougheed Highway. (Colleen Flanagan – THE NEWS)

Pedestrian reported hit on Lougheed Highway

Eastbound lanes blocked off in Maple Ridge

Reports of pedestrian hit on Lougheed Highway. (Colleen Flanagan – THE NEWS)
Another application in for cannabis store in Maple Ridge. (THE NEWS – files)

Another application in for cannabis store in Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge council considered proposal Tuesday

Another application in for cannabis store in Maple Ridge. (THE NEWS – files)
Christa Balatti, recreation manager, health and wellness, and Valoree Richmond, acting director of parks and facilities, at renovated Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. (Phil Melnychuk – THE NEWS)

People checking out Maple Ridge Leisure Centre renos

Monday was first day, grand opening Feb. 23

Christa Balatti, recreation manager, health and wellness, and Valoree Richmond, acting director of parks and facilities, at renovated Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. (Phil Melnychuk – THE NEWS)

Ridge Meadows police release name of man found near trail

Coquitlam resident went missing a year ago

Both eastbound lanes clear at Lougheed and 240th Street. (Phil Melnychuk – THE NEWS)

Two collisions on Lougheed early Wednesday

240th in Maple Ridge now clear

Both eastbound lanes clear at Lougheed and 240th Street. (Phil Melnychuk – THE NEWS)
Dave Murray

Former Pitt Meadows politician’s appeal denied

Dave Murray had challenged sexual assault conviction

Dave Murray
Snow in early January allowed for some good sliding on local hills. (THE NEWS – files)

Maple Ridge public schools open

Despite forecast of snowy day today

Snow in early January allowed for some good sliding on local hills. (THE NEWS – files)
South Alouette River dangerous on Friday. (Phil Melnychuk – THE NEWS)

The rains stopped just in time in Maple Ridge

Record flows into Alouette Reservoir during January

South Alouette River dangerous on Friday. (Phil Melnychuk – THE NEWS)
Leisure centre pool already to go after two years of renovations. (Contributed)

Re-done Maple Ridge Leisure Centre is now open

Some final tweaks needed to sauna, competition pool

Leisure centre pool already to go after two years of renovations. (Contributed)
Sophie Smith, left, and Greta Borick-Cunningham of the Alouette River Management Society tie a footbridge around a tree to prevent it from floating off durning a controlled spill in the south Alouette in 2017. (THE NEWS – files)

BC Hydro readying for ‘major rain event’

Up to 250 mm of rain expected in forests

Sophie Smith, left, and Greta Borick-Cunningham of the Alouette River Management Society tie a footbridge around a tree to prevent it from floating off durning a controlled spill in the south Alouette in 2017. (THE NEWS – files)
Fire department keeping an eye on vacant homes on Lougheed Highway. (THE NEWS – files)

Empty homes on Lougheed concern Maple Ridge neighbours

Fire department working to secure buildings

Fire department keeping an eye on vacant homes on Lougheed Highway. (THE NEWS – files)
High levels of Alouette River in previous year. (THE NEWS – files)

FURTHER UPDATES: Heavy rain Friday night causing flooding in North Maple Ridge and Hammond

Municipality puts area residents on high alert as water levels rise and flooding begins

High levels of Alouette River in previous year. (THE NEWS – files)
Downtown Maple Ridge streets in September 2018 flood. (THE NEWS – files)

Weather watch on for Maple Ridge

Up to 30 mm, then maybe another 50 mm of rain forecast for today

Downtown Maple Ridge streets in September 2018 flood. (THE NEWS – files)
200131-MRN-PM-AlouetteDamlevel-Alouette water level being lowered. (THE NEWS – files)

BC Hydro releasing water into the South Alouette

Lowering reservoir level being done to prepare for heavy rain

200131-MRN-PM-AlouetteDamlevel-Alouette water level being lowered. (THE NEWS – files)