Gary the cat shreds the gnar in Golden – Maple Ridge News
Gary the Cat, a nine-year-old rescue, is back adventuring in the Rockies. Now, the duo is a staple of the Rockies and Gary has his balance dialled in. …Read the full story
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Canucks’ fan favourite, Gino Odjick, dies at 52 – Maple Ridge News
Former Vancouver Canucks’ enforcer Gino Odjick gets up out of a wheelchair and waves to hundreds of fans that gathered to support him outside Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., on June 29, 2014. The former enforcer had 64 goals and 73 assists in 605 NHL games. “He was a friend to me, and you […]
Wealth looms big as ever in post-scandal US college admissions – Maple Ridge News
FILE – In this March 12, 2019, file photo, William “Rick” Singer, founder of the Edge College & Career Network, departs federal court in Boston after pleading guilty to charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. But there’s little belief the college bribery scandal has stirred significant change in the admissions landscape. Corrupt athletics […]
City of Maple Ridge spends more than 2000 hours clearing roads in recent snowstorms
After a series of massive snowstorms hit the Lower Mainland, shutting down travel and giving Maple Ridge the snowiest Dec. …Read the full story
Lots of players for Maple Ridge ladies game nights
With a big interest, and a venue to call home, they started a facebook page called “We’ve Got Game,” to help organize the events. Her parents were community-minded people – her dad a fire chief and mom a city councillor – and they taught her that ethic. …Read the full story
Three stolen vehicles recovered by Ridge Meadows RCMP – Maple Ridge News
“On Wednesday, Jan. Surveillance was once again established by the SEU, and a male and female were seen driving the vehicle toward Mission. “This is a fantastic example of how all our Ridge Meadows units, along with our integrated teams such as Air One and our neighbouring RCMP detachments all work collaboratively together resulting in […]
Haida Gwaii artist’s design featured on Canadian $200 gold coin – Maple Ridge News
No matter our environment, we have always been Haida,” Jisgang Nika Collison, executive director at the Haida Gwaii Museum, stated. It is a precious reminder of our inextricable relationship with, and responsibility to, our home and each other. Each of the previous three coins in the series features a gem in the centre, including one […]
Finding Indigenous people in BC subject of online event – Maple Ridge News
Andrea Lister, a census expert, invites people to join her and explore techniques to help people find their ancestors, while researchers learn more about the community in which their ancestors lived. Lister is an historian whose European ancestors settled in North America as early as 1620 and as recently as 1923. …Read the full story
Nominees set to be announced for Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Business Excellence Awards
The 18th annual Business Excellence Awards on Mar. 5 had 115 attendees and gave out seven awards in a variety of categories. (The News) … …Read the full story
Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation receives $25000 donation
… from Rob Jeeves of the Drive for the Cure Foundation. (Special to The News) … Maple Ridge News Staff; Dec. 19, 2022 8:00 p.m.; Community. …Read the full story
Bringing a dog along for a holiday stay? Make sure to plan – Maple Ridge News
19, 2022 3:30 p.m.; Trending Now. Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year … …Read the full story
Farmers market season begins in Maple Ridge with 1800 visitors
There were 34 vendors, and executive director Alex Pope said that should be increasing in the coming weeks. Pope said market goers can see the website farmersandmore.org, which is the Fraser North Farmers Market Society site, and there find lots of information about each market. …Read the full story
Vancouver’s Celebration of Light to return in July with traditional flare – Maple Ridge News
Fireworks from team China blast over the waters of English Bay during the 21st annual Celebration of Light in Vancouver in 2011. “Since ancient time, fireworks have been carrying people’s wishes in Japan. Next up will be Canada’s team, Midnight Sun Fireworks, on July 27. Founded in 1860 in Zaragoza, Spain, the group has a […]
Hobbit house display created for Earth Day by Maple Ridge educational assistant
But there are others, eight in total, along with a stick bridge over a pond, a log staircase, a table set for two for tea, and purple tissue paper wisteria hanging from the top. She also paints, but has never displayed her work aside from the walls of her house. …Read the full story
Maple Ridge market fundraising for Canucks Autism Network
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PHOTOS: Bright blooming bulbs at Chilliwack Tulip Festival – Maple Ridge News
At about 24 acres, this year’s plot of tulips and other bulbs is their largest one yet. Although there are narrow pathways between the rows of tulips, folks are not allowed to walk along them. …Read the full story
Younger Canadians more worried than others as inflation reaches 30-year high – Maple Ridge News
With increasing housing prices, higher interest rates and inflation on the rise, it’s no surprise Canadians are concerned about their personal finances. “Inflation has risen to a 30-year high, something younger Canadians have never experienced before. But paying down debt was the second-highest priority, followed by investing in the stock market to generate more income. […]
Trans Canada Trail awards grants to 166 organizations across the country – Maple Ridge News
“This work ensures that all people can enjoy the Trail safely in time for the warmer temperatures ahead, and also year-round for many years to come. “Canadians tell us that trails are integral to their lifestyles and that they use trails to access and enjoy nature, to exercise, and to enhance their mental health. …Read […]