Big crowds for Truth and Reconciliation day in Maple Ridge
WEB7 hours ago — 00:01:54. Maple Ridge marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a celebration of First Nations culture in Memorial Peace Park on Sunday, Sept. 29. There were large crowds to witness the speakers and performers who brought a range of entertainment from traditional singing and drumming to modern rap styles.
Going nuclear? Conservatives open door for small B.C. reactor by …
WEB4 hours ago — B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad said British Columbians need to have a conversation about nuclear power as part of a push toward energy independence. "This is part of the conversation — what is that cost?" he said Tuesday (Oct.1), when asked about the idea. "We need to be able to be ...
Rustad vows to ‘unleash potential’ as Indigenous issues take …
WEB11 hours ago — The federal government has been “absent” and failing to live up to commitments to First Nations on housing and clean water, and a B.C. Conservative government would fix the problems, then send Ottawa the bill, Leader John Rustad said Monday. Rustad said if his party wins the Oct. 19 provincial ...
Maple Ridge citizen satisfaction pegged at 71 per cent: survey
WEB2 days ago — The survey showed residents also want to see more retail, shopping, and restaurants in Maple Ridge. The citizen satisfaction survey shows 71 per cent of residents are satisfied in 2024, compared with 89 per cent when the first such survey was done in 2003. Similarly, the number of dissatisfied is up to …
No surprise names on local ballots - Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows …
WEB2 days ago — No surprise names on local ballots. Candidates in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows riding have been finalized for the 43rd provincial election on Oct. 19. Roxanne Hooper. about 21 hours ago. Campaign signs were quick to go up throughout Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows ahead of the 2024 provincial election.
Maple Ridge plants oaks, elms, and magnolias on national tree day
WEB5 days ago — National tree day is intended as a day for Canadians to appreciate trees, their natural beauty, and the benefits they provide. There were three each of heritage oak trees, Japanese elms and tulip magnolias. The oaks will grow to 70 feet, the elms are hardy and excellent shade trees, and the tulip tree has "showy" yellow cup-shaped flowers in ...
Local News - Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News
WEBPitt Meadows farming proposals heading to the provincial government. Two of the three tax-change proposals were endorsed by the UBCM. Sep 25, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >.
VIDEO: Fatal shooting shuts down Maple Ridge’s downtown
WEBJun 1, 2024 — VIDEO: Fatal shooting shuts down Maple Ridge’s downtown. 1 / 3 Police have a section of Lougheed Highway closed between 222 Street and Haney Bypass due to a possible shooting on Friday afternoon, May 31. (Colleen Flanagan/The News) WARNING: Story contains disturbing content. Wails and sobs came from a woman at the corner of 223rd Street and ...
City of Maple Ridge echoes heavy rainfall warning
WEBDec 4, 2023 — Very heavy rainfall, from 70 to 100 mm, will increase the risk of flooding and landslides. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible, and the public is advised to watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
VIDEO: Fires ignite Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Wednesday …
WEBFeb 7, 2024 — 00:01:54. Simultaneous fires in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows kept local firefighters busy on Wednesday afternoon as first responders were dispatched to two calls that came in within 10 minutes of each other. The first call was for a residential structure fire on Somerset Drive at Park Road, just behind the Meadowtown Shopping Centre, where ...