Holidays and Seasonal Events

Members of the Revera Sunwood retirement home in Maple Ridge adorned St. Patrick’s Day outfits and stood outside with signs getting passing commuters to honk in celebration of the holiday. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

Honking for the holidays: Maple Ridge seniors host walker parade on St. Patrick’s Day

The Revera Sunwood residents held signs asking drivers to honk for the Irish

 

Sandra Taylor (centre) hosted a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at her Westgate Flower Garden shop on March 17, which featured Irish dancing, free desserts, a prize raffle, and a motivational speaker. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: Maple Ridge flower shop hosts Irish dancers for St. Patrick’s Day

Westgate Flower Garden has been putting on these annual performances for more than 20 years

 

Hundreds of locals attended the first Winter Wonderland skating session on Dec. 22, with a second set of sessions taking place on the 23rd as well. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: Hundreds of kids come to skate with Santa at Pitt Meadows Arena Complex

Winter Wonderland Skate was hosted from Dec. 22-23

 

60 family photos were taken during the Dec. 15 Santa pics fundraiser hosted by the Maple Ridge Community Foundation and Tony Rodney Photography. (Kevin Nosworthy/Special to The News)

Holiday pictures fundraiser collects thousands of dollars for Maple Ridge charities

The Dec. 15 event was hosted by the Maple Ridge Community Foundation and Tony Rodney Photography

60 family photos were taken during the Dec. 15 Santa pics fundraiser hosted by the Maple Ridge Community Foundation and Tony Rodney Photography. (Kevin Nosworthy/Special to The News)
MacKenzie Porter performed as part of the CP Holiday Train in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows on Dec. 17. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: Almost $70,000 handed out at CP Holiday Train stops in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Canadian musicians Virginia to Vegas and MacKenzie Porter serenaded the crowds

MacKenzie Porter performed as part of the CP Holiday Train in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows on Dec. 17. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Voting to select the winner of the Haney Place Mall ugly sweater contest will run from Jan. 3 to 10. (Ann Marie Hak/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge mall takes fashion in strange direction for holiday photo contest

Haney Place Mall’s ugly holiday sweater contest runs until Dec. 31

Voting to select the winner of the Haney Place Mall ugly sweater contest will run from Jan. 3 to 10. (Ann Marie Hak/Special to The News)
Ruskin Community Hall is offering a Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 10, 2022. (Ruskin Community Hall Association/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge residents can share a meal with Santa

Ruskin Community Hall hosts Dec. 10 Breakfast with Santa event

Ruskin Community Hall is offering a Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 10, 2022. (Ruskin Community Hall Association/Special to The News)
The holiday ornament-making sessions will take place at the Maple Ridge Museum on Saturday, Dec. 10, and will give participants a chance to make their very own decorations for their Christmas tree. (Black Press Media file)

Maple Ridge Museum offers ornament making sessions in time for holidays

The Dec. 10 event will show people how to make 3 ornaments for their Christmas Tree

The holiday ornament-making sessions will take place at the Maple Ridge Museum on Saturday, Dec. 10, and will give participants a chance to make their very own decorations for their Christmas tree. (Black Press Media file)
Fire performers were part of the 4th annual GLOW Maple Ridge event on Nov. 26, 2022. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: Fire and rain at GLOW Maple Ridge launch event

GLOW will be available at Memorial Peace Park until Jan. 6

Fire performers were part of the 4th annual GLOW Maple Ridge event on Nov. 26, 2022. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Christmas in Pitt Meadows provides an opportunity to get photos taken with Santa, and also has a station set up to write him a letter. (The News)

Thousands expected to attend annual Christmas in Pitt Meadows celebration

The Dec. 2 event will feature Community Service Awards, photos with Santa, live music, and more

Christmas in Pitt Meadows provides an opportunity to get photos taken with Santa, and also has a station set up to write him a letter. (The News)
This is the third year that the City of Pitt Meadows has asked local artists to submit entries to possibly be used on the city’s annual holiday card. (City of Pitt Meadows/Special to The News)

Deadline fast approaching for City of Pitt Meadows holiday card submissions

Local artists are encouraged to share their holiday or winter-themed work by Nov. 7

This is the third year that the City of Pitt Meadows has asked local artists to submit entries to possibly be used on the city’s annual holiday card. (City of Pitt Meadows/Special to The News)
The pumpkin carving and scavenger hunt contests are open to all ages, with minors requiring a parent or guardian present. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Haney Place Mall hosts Halloween scavenger hunt and pumpkin carving contest

Voting for the pumpkin carving contest will take place from Oct. 29-30

The pumpkin carving and scavenger hunt contests are open to all ages, with minors requiring a parent or guardian present. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
12795 227A St. in Maple Ridge, otherwise known as Alouette Cemetery, makes a yearly display for Halloween and gathers donations for Katie’s Place animal shelter. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

Must-see Halloween displays in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

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12795 227A St. in Maple Ridge, otherwise known as Alouette Cemetery, makes a yearly display for Halloween and gathers donations for Katie’s Place animal shelter. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Spirit on Stoney Ave. has gathered nearly $5,000 in donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation since 2020. (Spirit on Stoney Ave. Facebook/Special to The News)

Meet the scariest fundraiser in Maple Ridge

Spirit on Stoney Ave. runs every night until Halloween

Spirit on Stoney Ave. has gathered nearly $5,000 in donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation since 2020. (Spirit on Stoney Ave. Facebook/Special to The News)
Folk Star Academy was one of the local dance groups who performed at the Diwali celebration. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

Diwali dances into Maple Ridge Public Library

The Oct. 22 event featured dances, music, food tastings, crafts, and more

Folk Star Academy was one of the local dance groups who performed at the Diwali celebration. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
The band Dr. Strangelove in a promo photo. Surrey-based singer Kelly Brock, among a growing number of others, wonders why dancing to live music isn’t allowed in B.C. right now. (Photo: drstrangeloveband.com)

‘Footloose’ in B.C.: Dancing ban irks live-event industry, those who want to bust a move

‘Events are getting cancelled (and) it’s too late to get events going for November, December,’ one DJ says

The band Dr. Strangelove in a promo photo. Surrey-based singer Kelly Brock, among a growing number of others, wonders why dancing to live music isn’t allowed in B.C. right now. (Photo: drstrangeloveband.com)
A greeting from our family to yours. (The News illustration)

Wishing you and yours the very best today

There’s so much to be thankful for, including you – our readers

  • Oct 11, 2021
A greeting from our family to yours. (The News illustration)
Experiment with different egg materials to make Easter eggs easier to handle and more durable. (Metro Creative Services)

Happy Easter one and all

Special greetings from our family at The News to yours – we offer a little holiday history

  • Apr 4, 2021
Experiment with different egg materials to make Easter eggs easier to handle and more durable. (Metro Creative Services)
Easter Bunny not a COVID-19 carrier, allowed to do drop offs

Easter Bunny not a COVID-19 carrier, allowed to do drop offs

World Health Organization grants permission to Bunny as he cannot transfer the virus

Easter Bunny not a COVID-19 carrier, allowed to do drop offs
The best thing a flower-lover can do is buy locally to reduce the travel-related carbon footprint, says Julia Zini. (Black Press Media)

VIDEO: Flower fans push industry to be more eco-conscious

Vancouver shop owner Rosemin Jutha says she buys 90 per cent of her flowers from United Flower Growers

The best thing a flower-lover can do is buy locally to reduce the travel-related carbon footprint, says Julia Zini. (Black Press Media)
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