Maple Ridge News

Sandra Cairns enjoys a lunch out with her son, Rob. (Submitted photo)

‘For Sandra’s sake, stay home for a couple weeks; it won’t kill you.’

Daughter-in-law of recent North Vancouver nursing home COVID-19 victim speaks out

  • Mar 20, 2020
Sandra Cairns enjoys a lunch out with her son, Rob. (Submitted photo)
Classes continued at Thomas Haney until end of the week. THE NEWS – files

Activities still on until Friday at Thomas Haney in Maple Ridge

Classes though were cancelled Tuesday by ministry to combat COVID-19

Classes continued at Thomas Haney until end of the week. THE NEWS – files
RCMP.

Cop shop still open, but stay away if you’re sick, police ask

Police in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows say they're here for people during COVID-19 crisis

RCMP.
Police made arrest early Friday. THE NEWS – files

Emergency response team make arrest in Maple Ridge

One in custody from search of home Friday morning

Police made arrest early Friday. THE NEWS – files
Garibaldi Grade 8 student Dylan French, 13, (right) is The News carrier for this route in rural Maple Ridge, but he often gets help from his younger siblings, six-year-old Jodi, and 11-year-old Alex (who has his own paper route adjacent). They recently met with Shauna Rossner to receive an in-person thank you. (Roxanne Hooper/The News)

LETTER: ‘Best’ carrier in 50+ years

Dear Editor,

  • Mar 20, 2020
Garibaldi Grade 8 student Dylan French, 13, (right) is The News carrier for this route in rural Maple Ridge, but he often gets help from his younger siblings, six-year-old Jodi, and 11-year-old Alex (who has his own paper route adjacent). They recently met with Shauna Rossner to receive an in-person thank you. (Roxanne Hooper/The News)
Health minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. THE NEWS – files

Maple Ridge cancels all city events during COVID-19 crisis

No access to play structures, no more events

Health minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. THE NEWS – files
Urgent and Primary Care Centre opened last October in Maple Ridge. THE NEWS – filesUrgent and Primary Care Centre opened last October in Maple Ridge. THE NEWS – files

Maple Ridge’s urgent care centre has an urgent role

New facility being used for testing COVID-19 - but NOT on a walk-in basis

Urgent and Primary Care Centre opened last October in Maple Ridge. THE NEWS – filesUrgent and Primary Care Centre opened last October in Maple Ridge. THE NEWS – files
Mayor Bill Dingwall

Pitt Meadows seeks emergency powers to enforce COVID-19 precautions

Wants ability to act faster, close businesses, if needed

Mayor Bill Dingwall
Maggie was stolen from Pitt Meadows yard and is pregnant. Contributed

Ridge Meadows trying to help find friendly Maggie

Dog stolen in Pitt Meadows but is pregnant

Maggie was stolen from Pitt Meadows yard and is pregnant. Contributed
Alouette Heights.

Soap needed to fight virus, says Maple Ridge resident

But tenants responsible for personal supply, said Alouette Heights operator

Alouette Heights.
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LETTER: Hoarders, greed must be stopped

Pitt Meadows letter writer joins call for civility and an end to panic buying

  • Mar 19, 2020
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No interruption to garbage or recycling pickup due to COVID-19 in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. (THE NEWS-files)
No interruption to garbage or recycling pickup due to COVID-19 in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. (THE NEWS-files)

Parents warned to stay away from playgrounds in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

In further measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19 play equipment is being closed

  • Mar 19, 2020
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Pedestrian hit by car in Maple Ridge

Ambulance, RCMP, Fire and helicopter are on route

  • Mar 19, 2020
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Seniors will still be able to get a take-out meal from either the Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre or the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre. (THE NEWS-files)

Phone line dedicated to help seniors in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Ridge Meadows Seniors Society is reminding those who need help that it is just a phone call away

Seniors will still be able to get a take-out meal from either the Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre or the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre. (THE NEWS-files)
Mark Stewart
Mark Stewart
Mario Bitoiu is concerned about effects of outbreak. THE NEWS – files

COVID-19 outbreak slamming local businesses

New rules in place on restaurants and bars

Mario Bitoiu is concerned about effects of outbreak. THE NEWS – files
Theresa and Glen Mund are hoping their ship is able to dock in Hawaii. (Glen Mund/ Facebook)

Maple Ridge couple stuck on South Pacific cruise

Theresa and Glen Mund have been turned away from French Polynesia, Fiji, and New Zealand

  • Mar 18, 2020
Theresa and Glen Mund are hoping their ship is able to dock in Hawaii. (Glen Mund/ Facebook)
Seniors and those with compromised immune systems can shop for one hour at Meridian Meats without being surrounded by other people. (Contributed)

Meridian Meats in Maple Ridge opens its doors to those who feel most at risk for COVID-19

For one hour three days a week, those who feel most at risk can shop without throngs of people

Seniors and those with compromised immune systems can shop for one hour at Meridian Meats without being surrounded by other people. (Contributed)
Nancy Nagy, volunteer coordinator and client services manager with the Friends In Need Food Bank, with pre-packed bags for clients filled with the basic necessities. (Colleen Flanagan-THE NEWS)

VIDEO: Food bank protocols in place for clients, volunteer and staff in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Every person entering the building has their temperature taken

Nancy Nagy, volunteer coordinator and client services manager with the Friends In Need Food Bank, with pre-packed bags for clients filled with the basic necessities. (Colleen Flanagan-THE NEWS)