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The Maple Ridge Branch of the SPCA received a donation of more than $4,500 from B&F Automotive after their NYA fundraiser. (Special to The News)

Maple Ridge auto shop organizes virtual bingo to raise funds for SPCA

B&F Automotive’s New Year’s Eve fundraiser amassed more than $4,500 for the animal welfare charity

The Maple Ridge Branch of the SPCA received a donation of more than $4,500 from B&F Automotive after their NYA fundraiser. (Special to The News)
Suzie Kruse recently checked out the Haney Wharf. (Special to The News)

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  • Mar 7, 2021
Suzie Kruse recently checked out the Haney Wharf. (Special to The News)
Ron Paley recently took advantage of some sun and warmth to ride his bike around Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows (Special to The News)

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  • Mar 6, 2021
Ron Paley recently took advantage of some sun and warmth to ride his bike around Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows (Special to The News)
Whonnock artist Gloria Stanley has placed rocks painted to look like eyes in the nooks of trees along trails in Maple Ridge and Mission. (Gloria Stanley/Special to The News)

Eyes adorn trails in Maple Ridge and Mission

Maple Ridge artist Gloria Stanley placed the first one in January

Whonnock artist Gloria Stanley has placed rocks painted to look like eyes in the nooks of trees along trails in Maple Ridge and Mission. (Gloria Stanley/Special to The News)
Steven Kotyk sent in this photo of the Golden Ears Bridge taken from Wharf Street in Maple Ridge. (Special to The News)

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  • Mar 6, 2021
Steven Kotyk sent in this photo of the Golden Ears Bridge taken from Wharf Street in Maple Ridge. (Special to The News)
The Easter Bunny stopped off at Krystal Creek Riding in Pitt Meadows last year for a brief visit during his rounds. (Special to The News)

City of Pitt Meadows looks to make Easter enjoyable for young residents

Parents can register their kids for a self-guided scavenger hunt starting March 8

The Easter Bunny stopped off at Krystal Creek Riding in Pitt Meadows last year for a brief visit during his rounds. (Special to The News)
Cpl. Victoria Boechler is shaving her head to raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation. (Facebook/Ridge Meadows RCMP)

Maple Ridge officer shaving head for BC Cancer Society

Cpl. Victoria Boechler supporting a cousin recently diagnosed with cancer

Cpl. Victoria Boechler is shaving her head to raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation. (Facebook/Ridge Meadows RCMP)
Gabriel Fitzpatrick and Shae Laing both received the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Masonry. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

Maple Ridge students receive top honours in masonry

Received Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Masonry

Gabriel Fitzpatrick and Shae Laing both received the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Masonry. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)
Flight Sergeant Samantha Laverton of 583 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Maple Ridge will be performing in The Commonwealth Day Cadet Band Concert. (Special to The News)

Maple Ridge cadet to perform in concert celebrating Commonwealth

Flight Sergeant Samantha Laverton will be performing with cadets from the U.K and Australia

Flight Sergeant Samantha Laverton of 583 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Maple Ridge will be performing in The Commonwealth Day Cadet Band Concert. (Special to The News)
Patricia Gordon was honoured with the Spirit of Pitt Meadows Award, which recognizes the most outstanding resident of the year. (Special to The News)

City of Pitt Meadows honours 2020s community service stars

Mayor Dingwall said he is proud of role models and leaders for stepping up during challenging year

Patricia Gordon was honoured with the Spirit of Pitt Meadows Award, which recognizes the most outstanding resident of the year. (Special to The News)
Haven Vivero, bottom right, took first place in the monthly Monologue Slam Canada contest. (Facebook/Monologue Slam Canada)

Maple Ridge boy takes top spot in monologue competition

Haven Vivero started acting when he was six

Haven Vivero, bottom right, took first place in the monthly Monologue Slam Canada contest. (Facebook/Monologue Slam Canada)
Food For The Soul Project Society raised $4,960 during the Coldest Night of the Year event on Feb. 20. (Coldest Night of the Year/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge charity raises thousands at Coldest Night of the Year walk

Food For The Soul Project Society raised $4,960 for their food program

Food For The Soul Project Society raised $4,960 during the Coldest Night of the Year event on Feb. 20. (Coldest Night of the Year/Special to The News)
Steven Powell will fix up the recovered three-wheeler and donate it. (Ronan O’Doherty/ The News)

Maple Ridge man’s stolen trike recovered

Community Safety Officers found the bike outside downtown Tim Hortons after receiving multiple tips

Steven Powell will fix up the recovered three-wheeler and donate it. (Ronan O’Doherty/ The News)
The City of Maple Ridge is looking for public input on new playground equipment. (City of Maple Ridge/ Facebook)

City of Maple Ridge looks for public input on new playground equipment

Albion Park is getting a re-haul as part of the city’s Lifecycle Program

The City of Maple Ridge is looking for public input on new playground equipment. (City of Maple Ridge/ Facebook)
A GoFundMe campaign for Riley Stevens and his family has raised more than $5,700 since launching last week. (Contributed photo)

White Rock mom of sick tot ‘totally blown away’ by donations, offers help

GoFundMe campaign to help family of Riley Stevens crests $5,700

A GoFundMe campaign for Riley Stevens and his family has raised more than $5,700 since launching last week. (Contributed photo)
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  • Feb 28, 2021
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Phyllis Neufeld was on the Alouette River dike in Pitt Meadows on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, when she took this photo. (Special to The News)

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  • Feb 28, 2021
Phyllis Neufeld was on the Alouette River dike in Pitt Meadows on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, when she took this photo. (Special to The News)
Devin Martinson sent in some views that caught his eye. (Special to The News)

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  • Feb 27, 2021
Devin Martinson sent in some views that caught his eye. (Special to The News)
Ron Paley didn’t let the rain stop him from exploring Golden Ears Park on Alouette Mountain recently. (Special to The News)

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  • Feb 27, 2021
Ron Paley didn’t let the rain stop him from exploring Golden Ears Park on Alouette Mountain recently. (Special to The News)
Steven Powell is extremely grateful for the help staff and store owners at Valley Fair Mall have provided. (Ronan O’Doherty/ The News)

Community rallies to replace disabled man’s stolen trike

Steven Powell’s work mates are raising funds to purchase him a new set of wheels

Steven Powell is extremely grateful for the help staff and store owners at Valley Fair Mall have provided. (Ronan O’Doherty/ The News)