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Candidates don’t officially have to declare campaign donations until 90 days after the Nov. 15 election.

‘Candidates should declare donations’

Several candidates for Pitt Meadows council have promised to reveal their campaign donations ahead of voting day...

Candidates don’t officially have to declare campaign donations until 90 days after the Nov. 15 election.

Election 2014: Pitt Meadows activist seeks seat

Council watcher Mike Stark tried for a seat in 2011 as well

Amanda Bennett as Miss Casewell.

Classic whodunnit in time for Halloween

The Mousetrap plays until Oct. 31 at Theatre in the Country

Amanda Bennett as Miss Casewell.
Where your tax dollars will go in 2014.(Insets) John Becker

ELECTION 2014: Becker promises no tax increase for 2015

Mayoral hopeful wants to improve budgeting transparency in Pitt Meadows, plans to hold a townhall meeting in February

Where your tax dollars will go in 2014.(Insets) John Becker
A 16-year-old girl was struck and killed by a train along the tracks at the 203rd Street crossing Sunday afternoon.(Inset)Tiffany and her mother Miranda in a photo posted on Facebook. (Inset 2) Police gather evidence along the tracks near 203rd St. and Hammond Road.

Teen killed at Maple Ridge railway crossing

Police say Tiffany Williams, 16, was wearing headphones, listening to music and texting when she was struck by a train at Hammond Road

A 16-year-old girl was struck and killed by a train along the tracks at the 203rd Street crossing Sunday afternoon.(Inset)Tiffany and her mother Miranda in a photo posted on Facebook. (Inset 2) Police gather evidence along the tracks near 203rd St. and Hammond Road.
Dave Bisset looks at an old group photo featuring himself and many of the volunteer team that have since become honorary fire fighters at the Pitt Meadows Fire Department. Bisset was a volunteer fire fighter from 1980 to 1990. (Inset) Hans Hoffman garage housed the first fire hall.(Inset 2) Pitt Meadows Firefighters Henry Savage

A salute to Pitt Meadows’ volunteer firefighters

The city celebrated its honorary firefighters at a ceremony Oct. 2

Dave Bisset looks at an old group photo featuring himself and many of the volunteer team that have since become honorary fire fighters at the Pitt Meadows Fire Department. Bisset was a volunteer fire fighter from 1980 to 1990. (Inset) Hans Hoffman garage housed the first fire hall.(Inset 2) Pitt Meadows Firefighters Henry Savage
The City of Pitt Meadows will be amending its animal control bylaw to prohibit retractable leashes for dangerous dogs. (Inset) Tucker was killed by another dog in July.

Pitt Meadows to toughen rules for dangerous dogs

Staff crafting bylaw that prohibits retractable leashes and tethering for more than two hours

The City of Pitt Meadows will be amending its animal control bylaw to prohibit retractable leashes for dangerous dogs. (Inset) Tucker was killed by another dog in July.
CP Rail will be repairing the crossing at Harris Road. The project will see the crossing closed for three days from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30.

Harris Road crossing to close for three days

Canadian Pacific rail repaving bumpy crossing on Harris Road in Pitt Meadows from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30

CP Rail will be repairing the crossing at Harris Road. The project will see the crossing closed for three days from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30.
A conservation officer tranquilizes the deer

Deer freed from tangle in Maple Ridge

The buck had yards of blue rope wrapped around his antlers and neck

A conservation officer tranquilizes the deer
A paramedic with the B.C. Ambulance Service clean up at the scene of a shooting and stabbing in Maple Ridge on Tuesday

Fight in Maple Ridge leaves one man dead, another in critical condition

Louie Spavier was seriously injured after getting into a argument which turned violent on Sept. 30 in Maple Ridge

A paramedic with the B.C. Ambulance Service clean up at the scene of a shooting and stabbing in Maple Ridge on Tuesday
A bear was found dumped in a Pitt Meadows field with its front paws removed.

Bear poached in Pitt Meadows

Had been shot, dumped in field, both front paws chopped off

A bear was found dumped in a Pitt Meadows field with its front paws removed.
Cst. Martens along with police dog Tyson at the scene of a shooting/stabbing along Laity Street at Lougheed Highway Tuesday morning. Police had Laity St. blocked off on both sides of Lougheed Highway. (Inset) A paramedic cleans up at the scene.

Shooting and stabbing in Maple Ridge

Two men injured in fight on Laity Street, Ridge Meadows RCMP believe it is connected to the drug trade

Cst. Martens along with police dog Tyson at the scene of a shooting/stabbing along Laity Street at Lougheed Highway Tuesday morning. Police had Laity St. blocked off on both sides of Lougheed Highway. (Inset) A paramedic cleans up at the scene.
Coun. Bruce Bell has suggested constructing an interchange

How about overpass at Allen Way?

Pitt Coun. Bruce Bell wants Pitt Meadows to look at an alternative to an interchange at Harris Road and Lougheed Highway

Coun. Bruce Bell has suggested constructing an interchange
A sign on the door of the Fraser Health mental health services office advise people that bedbugs were being investigated.

Bedbug scare at Maple Ridge mental health unit

The Fraser Health clinic was closed for a day for pest control.

A sign on the door of the Fraser Health mental health services office advise people that bedbugs were being investigated.

Oil on stove sparks fire in Maple Ridge house

Two women escaped unharmed, but house damaged substantially.

Ridge chamber warns about potential sale scam

Woman is approaching businesses about buying their properties.

Dave Major

North Lougheed mall developer to work past roadblock

SmartCentres disappointed by stall as split Pitt Meadows council brings development plans to a halt

Dave Major
Mike Gildersleeve stands at the edge of a protest Saturday Sept. 6 to the creation of a natural park at the corner of Airport Way and Bonson Park.

Penalty for scrapping Pitt park

Construction on the 35-hectare park was set to start in early September, but came to a halt after a protest by residents.

Mike Gildersleeve stands at the edge of a protest Saturday Sept. 6 to the creation of a natural park at the corner of Airport Way and Bonson Park.
Desiree Towne sanitizes mattresses at the Salvation Army shelter on Tuesday.

Shelter losing cold-weather beds

Federal government removes funding for extra room during winter

Desiree Towne sanitizes mattresses at the Salvation Army shelter on Tuesday.
Pitt Meadows council - Mayor Deb Walters; Janis Elkerton;Bruce Bell; Tracy Miyashita and Gwen O'Connnell.

Pitt council freezes pay

Pitt Meadows council wages up 50 per cent since 2008.

Pitt Meadows council - Mayor Deb Walters; Janis Elkerton;Bruce Bell; Tracy Miyashita and Gwen O'Connnell.