Phil Melnychuk

UPDATED: Man reportedly stabbed with 'pen' in downtown Maple Ridge

UPDATED: Man reportedly stabbed with ‘pen’ in downtown Maple Ridge

Woman arrested, man refused to go to hospital: Ridge Meadows RCMP

UPDATED: Man reportedly stabbed with 'pen' in downtown Maple Ridge
TransLink is making commuting easier for visually impaired. (THE NEWS – files)

Braille signs coming to TransLink bus stops in 2020

Transit authority says it's the first to do so in Canada and the United States

TransLink is making commuting easier for visually impaired. (THE NEWS – files)
Stilt walkers sang Christmas carols throughout rec centre. (Phil Melnychuk – THE NEWS)

Christmas in Pitt Meadows starts yuletide season

Community service award winners also announced

Stilt walkers sang Christmas carols throughout rec centre. (Phil Melnychuk – THE NEWS)
Coun. Gordy Robson at 256th Street, said council focused on connecting to 240th Street. (THE NEWS – files)

Maple Ridge wants to push through to 240th Street

Council endorses another step for Abernethy Way extension

Coun. Gordy Robson at 256th Street, said council focused on connecting to 240th Street. (THE NEWS – files)
Fender benders slowing traffic on Lougheed Highway. (THE NEWS – files)

Early morning crashes slow Maple Ridge commute

Two on Lougheed, one on Dewdney Trunk Road

Fender benders slowing traffic on Lougheed Highway. (THE NEWS – files)
R3 RapidBus arrives in January in Maple Ridge. (Contributed)

Maple Ridge councillors wonder, just how fast is RapidBus?

It will be quicker than current bus service, TransLink promises

R3 RapidBus arrives in January in Maple Ridge. (Contributed)
Russ Brummer, with the city, gives update in leisure centre refit. (Contributed)

New pool systems being checked out as renos near completion

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre pools open some time next year

Russ Brummer, with the city, gives update in leisure centre refit. (Contributed)
People were taken to hospital for check up after CO exposure, Tuesday in Pitt Meadows. (THE NEWS – files)

Close carbon monoxide call in Pitt Meadows

16 people treated for exposure to CO on Tuesday

People were taken to hospital for check up after CO exposure, Tuesday in Pitt Meadows. (THE NEWS – files)
Fate of old Mussallem residence hangs in the balance. (THE NEWS - files)

Old Mussallem house on borrowed time in Maple Ridge Cemetery

Dec. 10 is deadline for proposals to save building

Fate of old Mussallem residence hangs in the balance. (THE NEWS - files)
Do a safety check before climbing ladder. (Contributed)

Take a few safety steps before climbing that ladder

WorkSafeBC offers advice if you're stringing lights in Maple Ridge

Do a safety check before climbing ladder. (Contributed)
Maple Ridge continues annual Christmas decorating tradition. (THE NEWS/files)

Glow Maple Ridge will leave you with a warm feeling

Month of events in downtown Memorial Peace Park

Maple Ridge continues annual Christmas decorating tradition. (THE NEWS/files)
The Christmas Hamper Society is ready to help every year. (THE NEWS – files)

Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society fill in the gaps

Helps people and families struggling during Yuletide

The Christmas Hamper Society is ready to help every year. (THE NEWS – files)
Interfor’s Hammond cedar mill is closing in 2019. (THE NEWS/files)

OUTLOOK 2019: Industrial site up for discussion in Hammond

Interfor closing 11-hectare sawmill operation

Interfor’s Hammond cedar mill is closing in 2019. (THE NEWS/files)
Police are asking for some spare food. (Contributed)

Superstore site of Maple Ridge police Cram A Cruiser campaign

Ridge Meadows RCMP asking for some spare change, groceries

Police are asking for some spare food. (Contributed)
ARMS president Cheryl Ashlie is seeking B.C. Liberal nomination in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. (THE NEWS/files)

Former councillor seeking B.C. Liberal nomination

Cheryl Ashlie wants to run in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows

ARMS president Cheryl Ashlie is seeking B.C. Liberal nomination in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. (THE NEWS/files)
Firefighters and paramedics responded to workplace incident Thursday. (THE NEWS/files)

Injured Maple Ridge business park employee recovering

Hurt in workplace accident in Maple Ridge business park

Firefighters and paramedics responded to workplace incident Thursday. (THE NEWS/files)
(THE NEWS – files)Maple Ridge’s Christmas in the Park and Santa Claus Parade, takes place Dec. 7, 2019.

Maple Ridge Christmas in the Park a real tradition

Santa Claus Parade part of downtown fun

(THE NEWS – files)Maple Ridge’s Christmas in the Park and Santa Claus Parade, takes place Dec. 7, 2019.
Graphic shows three possible routes to connect to 256th Street. (Contributed)

OUTLOOK 2019: Abernethy Way extension a long-term Maple Ridge plan

Council expected to choose route this month

Graphic shows three possible routes to connect to 256th Street. (Contributed)
Maple Ridge bus riders soon get access to what the rest of Metro Vancouver has had for awhile, a RapidBus route. (Phil Melnychuk – The News)

Signs up, awaiting Rapid buses in Maple Ridge

New coaches will carry people to Coquitlam SkyTrain

Maple Ridge bus riders soon get access to what the rest of Metro Vancouver has had for awhile, a RapidBus route. (Phil Melnychuk – The News)
Police attend Royal Crescent modular housing on Monday. Contributed

UPDATE: Two arrested at Maple Ridge modular housing complex

But they were not residents of the building: RCMP

Police attend Royal Crescent modular housing on Monday. Contributed