Tag: Maple Ridge News
QUIZ: How Irish are you? – Maple Ridge News
Whether your St. In this Sept. Dave Plant, Dean Rubisch, Ralph Givens and Brad Kotzer got into the holiday spirit during the Quesnel Curling Club’s final bonspiel of the year, the St. …Read the full story
PODCAST: Richmond’s Troy Stecher, former Canuck – Maple Ridge News
On this edition of ‘MOJ on Sports’, host Bob Marjanovich talks with Troy Stecher, the Richmond, British Columbia, native. Stecher played junior hockey for the Penticton Vees in the British Columbia Hockey League and was named the league’s top defenseman in the 2012-2013 season. ‘I was the only non-drafted player in my freshman class, so […]
PAINFUL TRUTH: Face value is not enough – Maple Ridge News
that have been selling pre-tested cocaine to try to prevent toxic drug deaths, but those remain, essentially, vigilante operations. And, since the very next day included a Question Period in the B.C. I can tell you that even before we began reporting on the political firestorm the story set off, we were launching frantic phone […]
Maple Ridge bridge is getting a new sidewalk railing
Going westbound into Maple Ridge’s city centre, traffic will be down to one lane near 232 Street. …Read the full story
Ridge Meadows swim club growing fast, has new leadership
With long pool shutdowns caused by both Maple Ridge Leisure Centre renovations followed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the club shrunk down to 15 members. With city council now talking about the need for a new aquatics facility, she said the club could take another big step. With the club continuing to grow, and the addition […]
Ridge Meadows players named to Team BC for field lacrosse
Ewen Patrick has been named to the final roster for the men’s U19 team, and Aaron Price is an alternate player. They will represent BC at the Champions Cup from June 16 to 18, in Boyds, Maryland and at the Presidents Cup from Nov. Paige Downey, Chalie Kallin, and alternates Lisa Breault and Aisling Kerr […]
French culture celebrated in Pitt Meadows – Maple Ridge News
As a result, a diverse population is now one of the distinctive features in our community,” explained Gilders-Joseph about why the event was held. During a start-up assembly, a student from each classroom carried a flag into the gym from a country where people speak French in the world. Francophonie Day Award to an organization […]
Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes ‘sunshine’ law – Maple Ridge News
legislation that could trigger an end to seasonal time changes in Canada is moving forward again, as Canadians get ready to wind their clocks ahead an hour before going to bed Saturday night. But then-premier John Horgan said the change would depend on Washington, Oregon and California doing the same. …Read the full story
Hershey debuts plant-based Reese’s Cups, chocolate bars – Maple Ridge News
The company said Tuesday, March 7, 2023, that Reese’s plant-based peanut butter cups will be its first plant-based chocolate sold nationally when they go on sale in March. said Tuesday that Reese’s Plant Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally. Younger consumers, in particular, […]
Maple Ridge firefighter competes in World’s Strongest Firefighter Contest
Cameron St. Amand, who has been competitively powerlifting for years and still holds multiple Canadian Powerlifting Union national records, put his muscles to the ultimate test as he competed against several other firefighters from multiple countries in a series of unique strength-testing challenges. The 2023 World’s Strongest Firefighter Finals saw St. Ending with the fire […]
LETTER: Maple Ridge needs to make greenspace a priority
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SHARE: Saturday night’s snowfall blankets lights – Maple Ridge News
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‘Tenaciousness of winter:’ Weather Network forecasts a delayed spring – Maple Ridge News
A pedestrian makes their way through a snowstorm in Halifax on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. A top meteorologist says a Canadian winter that lacked commitment earlier in the season is expected to finish strong before spring’s sluggish arrival. “There’s more opportunity that when it gets warm, it gets really warm. …Read the full story
AI learns to outsmart humans in video games – and real life – Maple Ridge News
This image released by Sony Interactive Entertainment shows a scene from the video game Gran Turismo Sophy. “Gran Turismo had a built-in AI existing from the beginning of the game, but it has a very narrow band of performance and it isn’t very good,” said Michael Spranger, chief operating officer of Sony AI. Initially, AI […]
SHARE: Snow makes brilliant skies seem bluer – Maple Ridge News
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Ridge Meadows Recycling Society can accept more plastics
Recycle BC has expanded their program, and now single use plastic items including plastic straws, stir sticks, and cutlery are included. Set-out deadlines are Monday, March 27 for residents who live west of 224th Street, and Tuesday, April 11 for residents living east of 224th. They can dispose of a total volume of three cubic […]
Volunteers needed for Earth Day activities in Maple Ridge
The event this year will include a family freecycle, where books, toys and clothing will be given away. …Read the full story
Maple Ridge festival organizer wants accountability for grant money
He and other local organizers were upset when the funding was first announced last year, and that has been compounded. Last month, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival passed a motion to dissolve its society after 45 years. Last year, 35 C heat melted his crowds. In a letter requesting sponsorship from local businesses, she said […]