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Maple Ridge fire chief Howard Exner (The News files)

VIDEO: Fire rips through Maple Ridge home

Firefighters arrive to find home engulfed in flames and smoke

  • Apr 17, 2020
Maple Ridge fire chief Howard Exner (The News files)
Artist Tammy Pilon’s exhibit is on display at the City of Pitt Meadows website. (Contributed)

Virtual art exhibit in Pitt Meadows

Tammy Pilon's landscapes include scenes in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Artist Tammy Pilon’s exhibit is on display at the City of Pitt Meadows website. (Contributed)
The News has been serving this community for decades, and is proud to still be your print and online source for local news and so much more.

Helping The News continue its mission to provide trusted local news

New platform allows readers to make a one-time or ongoing donation to support local journalism

  • Apr 16, 2020
The News has been serving this community for decades, and is proud to still be your print and online source for local news and so much more.
It could be as simple as acknowledging you miss someone and writing that emotion on a piece of paper. (Special to The News)

IN IT TOGETHER: Naming emotions help free people from those feelings

Maple Ridge mom offers series of wellness columns aimed at helping navigate through COVID-19

  • Apr 16, 2020
It could be as simple as acknowledging you miss someone and writing that emotion on a piece of paper. (Special to The News)
BC SPCA expresses appreciation for media, especially during this unprecedented time. (Special to Black Press Media)

LETTER: BC SPCA grateful to news media

In a letter to The News, Lorie Chortyk says thanks for bringing the news during challenging times

  • Apr 16, 2020
BC SPCA expresses appreciation for media, especially during this unprecedented time. (Special to Black Press Media)
Marc Dalton was elected Conservative MP for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge in October 2019. (The News files)Marc Dalton was elected Conservative MP for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge. THE NEWS/files

LETTER: Voters will remember MP’s tweet come election time

Seniors are not impediment to the resurrection of our economy, contrary to Dalton's comment

  • Apr 16, 2020
Marc Dalton was elected Conservative MP for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge in October 2019. (The News files)Marc Dalton was elected Conservative MP for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge. THE NEWS/files
BC TransLink bus (TransLink/Twitter)

Maple Ridge backs call for emergency funding for TransLink

Transportation system needed for essential workers in the COVID-19 crisis

BC TransLink bus (TransLink/Twitter)
Smile at being alive today. Then, try sharing a smile. Some may not smile back, but most will. Smiling is truly a gift that keeps giving. (Special to The News)

IN IT TOGETHER: Smile at life and share it around

Maple Ridge mom offers series of wellness columns aimed at helping navigate through COVID-19

  • Apr 15, 2020
Smile at being alive today. Then, try sharing a smile. Some may not smile back, but most will. Smiling is truly a gift that keeps giving. (Special to The News)
Especially during this COVID outbreak, one letter writer pleads with dog owners to be extra vigilant and to walk their dogs on a leash. (Toru Furukawa/Special to Black Press)

LETTER: Leashing in Maple Ridge parks prevents unexpected confrontations

Amid COVID, dog owners shouldn't be forced together to separate their pets

  • Apr 15, 2020
Especially during this COVID outbreak, one letter writer pleads with dog owners to be extra vigilant and to walk their dogs on a leash. (Toru Furukawa/Special to Black Press)
Students practice physical distancing at Alexander Robinson Elementary. (Submitted photo)

SD42 starts program for children of tier one health care workers in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Thirty-four students enrolled in program so far, with another 25 in final steps of placement

  • Apr 15, 2020
Students practice physical distancing at Alexander Robinson Elementary. (Submitted photo)

IN IT TOGETHER: Taking a few deep breaths

Maple Ridge mom offers series of wellness columns aimed at helping navigate through COVID-19

  • Apr 14, 2020
MP Marc Dalton

MP Marc Dalton deletes tweet about Canadians returning to work if most COVID-19 deaths are in care homes

Local Conservative MP for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge was elected in October

  • Apr 14, 2020
MP Marc Dalton
For some, the Golden Ears mountains might signify strength. (Special to The News)

IN IT TOGETHER: Picturing yourself strong

Maple Ridge mom offers series of wellness columns aimed at helping navigate through COVID-19

  • Apr 13, 2020
For some, the Golden Ears mountains might signify strength. (Special to The News)
Golden Ears mountains (Special to The News)

IN IT TOGETHER: Keeping the faith will make us all stronger in the end

Maple Ridge mom offers series of wellness columns aimed at helping navigate through COVID-19

  • Apr 12, 2020
Golden Ears mountains (Special to The News)
(Linda Benz/Special to The News)

LETTER: Maple Ridge dog walker pissed with discarded poop bags

Understanding people's worries around COVID, this dog walker suggests gloves or staying home

  • Apr 12, 2020
(Linda Benz/Special to The News)
Signage at Aldergrove Regional Park includes an image of a cougar to exemplify a two-metre distance park-goers are encouraged to stay from one another. (Submitted photo)

Stick to your local parks this Easter weekend, says Metro Vancouver

Two more regional parks close, Kanaka Creek and Pitt River Greenway remain open amid pandemic

  • Apr 12, 2020
Signage at Aldergrove Regional Park includes an image of a cougar to exemplify a two-metre distance park-goers are encouraged to stay from one another. (Submitted photo)
Forrest McMyn, 10, has learned to sew during this COVID-prompted time away from school. (Special to The News)

Maple Ridge family unites to make safety masks

McMyns are crafting cloth face covers and selling them from a stand on the side of the road

  • Apr 11, 2020
Forrest McMyn, 10, has learned to sew during this COVID-prompted time away from school. (Special to The News)
Maple Ridge Mounties are at Whonnock property tonight along Dewdney Trunk Road. (Special to The News)

UPDATE: Body found in Whonnock confirmed that of missing Maple Ridge pharmacist

Coroner and RCMP were at rural Maple Ridge property Saturday night

  • Apr 11, 2020
Maple Ridge Mounties are at Whonnock property tonight along Dewdney Trunk Road. (Special to The News)
Maple Ridge Mayor Mike Morden

Expect increased distancing enforcement in Maple Ridge parks

This long weekend park ambassadors, bylaw officers, and Mounties will be watching social distancing

  • Apr 10, 2020
Maple Ridge Mayor Mike Morden
(Black Press Media files)

Former Maple Ridge mutual fund advisor disciplined

Getting multiple clients to pre-sign forms netted one woman a $1,000 fine

  • Apr 10, 2020
(Black Press Media files)