Maple Ridge News

Plans are underway for the reopening of the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge. (THE NEWS-files)

ACT Board cautious about reopening the arts centre in Maple Ridge

Half a million dollars lost in revenue due to COVID-19 pandemic

 

Dr. Tarn Dhillon uses the P2PDentist.com website. (Contributed photo)

Maple Ridge dentist develops project to virtually meet patients

P2PDentist is a secure patient-to-dentist program that provides tools required for dentists

  • May 12, 2020

 

Around 75 per cent of downtown Maple Ridge businesses are closed. (File photo)

Registration open for Maple Ridge ‘Town Hall’ on businesses reopening

Event is an opportunity to answer questions businesses may have about reopening

  • May 12, 2020

 

Ridge Meadows RCMP are investigating a suspicious incident in the Albion area. (THE NEWS/files). (THE NEWS/files)

Suspected predators have Albion and Whonnock on guard

Two suspicious incidents reported in east Maple Ridge neighbourhoods have residents alarmed

Ridge Meadows RCMP are investigating a suspicious incident in the Albion area. (THE NEWS/files). (THE NEWS/files)
A white Audi sedan is impounded after the driver was caught going 105 kms over the seed limit. (RCMP photo)

Driver ticketed after going 105 kms over the speed limit in Pitt Meadows

Car impounded for seven days

A white Audi sedan is impounded after the driver was caught going 105 kms over the seed limit. (RCMP photo)
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LETTER: Pitt Meadows woman shares COVID poem during delirium

Apparently the virus and self isolation is turning this person's mind to mush

  • May 11, 2020
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Quinn Callander shows off the earguards he has been creating for health services professionals across North America. (Submitted photo)

Maple Ridge boy featured in Forbes ‘8 Under 18’ list for COVID-19 contribution

With more than 33,000 ear guards made, Quinn Callander refocuses on distribution

  • May 11, 2020
Quinn Callander shows off the earguards he has been creating for health services professionals across North America. (Submitted photo)
A partial road closure is scheduled to be in effect from May 11 to 19 on Dewdney Trunk Road between Edge Street and 230 Street. (City of Maple Ridge screen capture)

PHOTOS: Scheduled road closures in Maple Ridge

Public is advised to follow traffic signs in work zones and to plan ahead

  • May 11, 2020
A partial road closure is scheduled to be in effect from May 11 to 19 on Dewdney Trunk Road between Edge Street and 230 Street. (City of Maple Ridge screen capture)
Pitt Meadows nearly set a new heat record Sunday. (File photo)

Pitt Meadows nearly sets new temperature record

Several communities across the Lower Mainland set hottest May 10 on record

  • May 11, 2020
Pitt Meadows nearly set a new heat record Sunday. (File photo)
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#Mom campaign gives boost to Maple Ridge eateries

Mayor sees social media challenge for Mother's Day as a win-win

  • May 9, 2020
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Satellite image of Pitt Meadows. (Google Maps)

Record-breaking snowpack has Pitt Meadows on alert

Officials say it's not the time to panic, and weather patterns are a determining factor in flood risk

  • May 8, 2020
Satellite image of Pitt Meadows. (Google Maps)
Students with disabilities, diverse abilities and those considered vulnerable are back at school receiving in-person supports. (THE NEWS-files)

Students requiring in-person supports back at school in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Started back on Wednesday, May 6

Students with disabilities, diverse abilities and those considered vulnerable are back at school receiving in-person supports. (THE NEWS-files)
Around 75 per cent of downtown Maple Ridge businesses closed due to COVID-19. (THE NEWS file photo)

Town hall planned for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows business owners

Virtual meeting to answer questions posed by business owners

  • May 8, 2020
Around 75 per cent of downtown Maple Ridge businesses closed due to COVID-19. (THE NEWS file photo)
City of Maple Ridge has mailed out metered water notices for the first quarter of 2020. Deadline for payment is June 10, 2020. (City of Maple Ridge)

City of Maple Ridge issues metered water notices

Deadline for payment is June 10

  • May 7, 2020
City of Maple Ridge has mailed out metered water notices for the first quarter of 2020. Deadline for payment is June 10, 2020. (City of Maple Ridge)
Friends in Need Food Bank executive director Mary Robson, hands another volunteer a lemon for packaging. (Maple Ridge News files)

Maple Ridge dealership sets $10,000 giving goal for Friends in Need food bank this month

Seventh year of "Operation 100" will fight against hunger caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

  • May 6, 2020
Friends in Need Food Bank executive director Mary Robson, hands another volunteer a lemon for packaging. (Maple Ridge News files)
Legion House property, located at 11797 Burnett St., has been put on the market. (Google image)

Maple Ridge’s Legion House seniors facility put on the market

Vacancy issues among concerns regarding 19-unit building

  • May 6, 2020
Legion House property, located at 11797 Burnett St., has been put on the market. (Google image)
Maple Ridge resident Mae Woods, 28, and Vancouver resident Pan Khantidhara, 31, collaborated to create Howbsy.com. (screen shot)

VIDEO: Maple Ridge start-up shows wait times at businesses across Lower Mainland

Female entrepreneurs from Maple Ridge and Vancouver collaborate on new venture

  • May 6, 2020
Maple Ridge resident Mae Woods, 28, and Vancouver resident Pan Khantidhara, 31, collaborated to create Howbsy.com. (screen shot)
Mike Gjaltema with City of Maple Ridge operations department reminds residents don’t to flush cleaning products down the toilet in a video shared by the city on May 2, 2020. (video screen caption)

VIDEO: Residents reminded to flush only ‘number one, number two and toilet paper’

Maple Ridge Mayor Mike Morden shares regular video messages during COVID-19

  • May 6, 2020
Mike Gjaltema with City of Maple Ridge operations department reminds residents don’t to flush cleaning products down the toilet in a video shared by the city on May 2, 2020. (video screen caption)
Human remains were discovered in the 15700 block of Kennedy Road in Pitt Meadows around 6:20 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020. No foul play is suspected. (Google Maps)

Human remains discovered in Pitt Meadows, RCMP confirm

Investigation is ongoing

  • May 5, 2020
Human remains were discovered in the 15700 block of Kennedy Road in Pitt Meadows around 6:20 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020. No foul play is suspected. (Google Maps)
Jennifer Kelly shares her story regarding bout with breast cancer. (Contributed photo)

Maple Ridge breast cancer survivor shares story of survival

Jennifer Kelly raising awareness for Hometown Heroes Lottery

  • May 5, 2020
Jennifer Kelly shares her story regarding bout with breast cancer. (Contributed photo)