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Kindness rocks located at the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce. (Special to The News)

Discover kindness rocks downtown Maple Ridge for prizes

Contest ends April 2

Kindness rocks located at the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce. (Special to The News)
Silver Valley residents Bill and Sherri Kennedy captured this picture last week looking out to the west where they can see a spectacular view of the blueberry farms in the Pitt Polder area, with Burke Mountain in Coquitlam and Simon Fraser University off in the horizon. (Special to The News)

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  • Mar 29, 2021
Silver Valley residents Bill and Sherri Kennedy captured this picture last week looking out to the west where they can see a spectacular view of the blueberry farms in the Pitt Polder area, with Burke Mountain in Coquitlam and Simon Fraser University off in the horizon. (Special to The News)
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LETTER: Capitalism still alive and well centuries later

Maple Ridge resident warns of dangers facing our poor and working class

  • Mar 29, 2021
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Sebastian Fralic at oil collection kiosk at Maple Ridge recycling depot. (News files)

Maple Ridge facility recognized for oil return program

Ridge Meadows Recycling Society ranks number two in the province by BC Used Oil Management

Sebastian Fralic at oil collection kiosk at Maple Ridge recycling depot. (News files)
Lori Morrison captured this recent sunset picture from a vantage point in Maple Ridge that makes it appear as if the sky is on fire. (Special to The News)

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  • Mar 28, 2021
Lori Morrison captured this recent sunset picture from a vantage point in Maple Ridge that makes it appear as if the sky is on fire. (Special to The News)
A video posted to social media appeared to show a truck dragging a power pole down the road toward oncoming traffic (Facebook image)

WATCH: Video appears to show dump truck dragging power pole down road in Maple Ridge

There was a power failure affecting 245 customers, BC Hydro reported

  • Mar 27, 2021
A video posted to social media appeared to show a truck dragging a power pole down the road toward oncoming traffic (Facebook image)
Noella Nehaj captured this picture of a breathtaking sunset over the Fraser River, as seen from Kanaka Creek Regional Park. (Special to The News)

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  • Mar 27, 2021
Noella Nehaj captured this picture of a breathtaking sunset over the Fraser River, as seen from Kanaka Creek Regional Park. (Special to The News)
A small amount of paint that could not be removed by church volunteers is what remains after this billboard at St. Luke’s Catholic Church was vandalized recently. (Neil Corbett/The News)

Maple Ridge church’s pro-life sign vandalized again

Billboard at St. Luke’s Parish was splattered with paint

A small amount of paint that could not be removed by church volunteers is what remains after this billboard at St. Luke’s Catholic Church was vandalized recently. (Neil Corbett/The News)
The Peanuts cast from CapU Arbutus Studio. (Molly Lydon/Special to The News)

Theatre student from Maple Ridge brings Peppermint Patty to life

Timeless messages from Peanuts relayed in online production

The Peanuts cast from CapU Arbutus Studio. (Molly Lydon/Special to The News)
Tyler O’Neill made his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018. (Taka Yanagimoto/St. Louis Cardinals)

Maple Ridge’s O’Neill a hot hitter this spring

Locking down Cardinals outfield spot in spring training

Tyler O’Neill made his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018. (Taka Yanagimoto/St. Louis Cardinals)
Maple Ridge has banned cycling on sidewalks. (THE NEWS/files)

Our View: Cycling needs big boost to reach its potential

$400 million for bike lanes in Canada is a good start

  • Mar 26, 2021
Maple Ridge has banned cycling on sidewalks. (THE NEWS/files)
For the second year running, The News’ multi-media advertising consultant Jackie Brittain is up for provincial honours for the creative design of an ad for Golden Meadows Honey Farm in Pitt Meadows. (News illustration)

B.C. peers shortlist Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News for industry accolades

Magazine and creative ad earn local media outlet provincial attention – again

For the second year running, The News’ multi-media advertising consultant Jackie Brittain is up for provincial honours for the creative design of an ad for Golden Meadows Honey Farm in Pitt Meadows. (News illustration)
Students at Meadowridge School work on their basketball fundamentals during spring break camp. (Ronan O’Doherty - The News)

Maple Ridge private school hosts hosts spring break basketball camp

Athletes from Grades 3 to 12 participated in the four-day skills development program

Students at Meadowridge School work on their basketball fundamentals during spring break camp. (Ronan O’Doherty - The News)
An architect’s rendering of the proposed car dealerships on Golden Ears Way. (Special to The News)

Two new car dealerships proposed in Pitt Meadows

Lot beside Golden Ears Way, bordering Maple Ridge

An architect’s rendering of the proposed car dealerships on Golden Ears Way. (Special to The News)
Makenna Patrick is the new coordinator for the Intergenerational Garden on 121 Avenue. (Ronan O’Doherty - The News)

Maple Ridge Intergenerational Garden project welcomes new coordinator

Makenna Patrick, 21, is a student at the University of the Fraser Valley in Chilliwack

Makenna Patrick is the new coordinator for the Intergenerational Garden on 121 Avenue. (Ronan O’Doherty - The News)
While LaRae Chidlow took this picture at Kanaka Creek Regional Park more than five years ago, it continues to be one of her favourite pictures and one of her favourite spots. (Special to The News)

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  • Mar 25, 2021
While LaRae Chidlow took this picture at Kanaka Creek Regional Park more than five years ago, it continues to be one of her favourite pictures and one of her favourite spots. (Special to The News)
Maple Ridge Fire Department along with BC Ambulance and police responded to a call of a canoeist in the Fraser River midday Thursday, March 25, 2021. (Ronan O’Doherty/Black Press Media)

Maple Ridge and Langley emergency crews called for canoeist in Fraser River

Person in frigid river helped to shore by jet boat

Maple Ridge Fire Department along with BC Ambulance and police responded to a call of a canoeist in the Fraser River midday Thursday, March 25, 2021. (Ronan O’Doherty/Black Press Media)
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

COVID-19 cases at stores in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows

Loblaw Companies alert public to cases at businesses

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
The thief used a grinder to cut locks off the trailer. (Special to The News)

VIDEO: Thief caught on camera stealing trailer from Maple Ridge business

Police have image of suspect, and his truck and licence plate

The thief used a grinder to cut locks off the trailer. (Special to The News)
Lucky Lauridsen has been working with seniors since she was a 15-year-old candy striper. (Special to The News)

Unlock your noggin’s superpower

Lucky Lauridsen wants to help Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows seniors improve brain health

Lucky Lauridsen has been working with seniors since she was a 15-year-old candy striper. (Special to The News)