Sign In Subscribe Now Maple Ridge Mayor Dan Ruimy says despite TransLink's financial challenges the transit provider has a 2025 investment plan that will keep his priority project – bus rapid transit (BRT) to Langley – moving ahead TransLink said the design work for its three BRT routes The plan will also fund the largest increase in bus service since 2018 creating new routes and expanding service on its busiest routes One of the new routes will be a weekend bus to Golden Ears Park There is also a plan to add more passenger cars to the West Coast Express commuter trains that run from Mission to Vancouver, stopping in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows TransLink was facing a deficit of more than $600 million annually because of an operating funding shortage This was caused primarily by declining fuel tax revenue and fare increases being capped under the rate of inflation between 2020 and 2024 The new plan will fully fund TransLink operations until the end of 2027 and will cut the structural deficit by almost half thereafter especially in the long term," said Ruimy of TransLink but added the new plan addresses key priorities the important thing is the continuation of planning for BRT," he added Ruimy is on the Mayor's Council on Regional Transportation – one of 23 in municipal leaders in that group He noted BRT is a complex planning project He said an increase in bus service across the Lower Mainland should benefit all communities and make it more viable for people to leave their cars at home "Everything is moving forward," said Ruimy "Any kind of extra service we can get allows the capacity to get more people to take transit He's hopeful his city will be able to expand Golden Ears Way from the north end of the bridge to 210 Street This investment plan will be funded through several measures including a $20 increase in property taxes for median households in 2025 and a fare increase of 14 cents for the average trip starting in July 2026 The province is also giving a one-time contribution of $312 million and a commitment to a new revenue source by 2027 Langley-Haney Place BRT will establish a 22 km connection It will be a connection between Willowbrook and Haney Place malls reducing transit travel time by more than 40 per cent It will also connect to the future Surrey-Langley SkyTrain at Willowbrook station “Investing in transit means investing in the region’s economy and long-term growth," said Brad West PoCo mayor and chair of the Mayor's council "By expanding transit to under-served areas and to relieve overcrowding on our busiest routes this investment plan sets us on a path to respond to the demands of a growing region and province.” Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines VancouverNewsMaple Ridge woman missing since discharge from hospital in 2023 has died, RCMP sayBy Ian HollidayPublished: May 02, 2025 at 3:22PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved A 420 square foot tiny home was the winner of the Best Booth Award at this years Ridge Meadows Home Show.  "This is a labour of love," said Dawn of the tiny home on display just outside the front entrance to Planet Ice which she noted was built in two and a half months The home featured a loft that could fit a king sized mattress a downstairs bedroom that fits a queen sized mattress John used to be a residential builder in Richmond but has been building tiny homes for the past eight years.  He said he followed his passion for building and creativity when he pivoted into tiny homes.  "I knew that there was a shortage of homes I originally was planning to build one for myself on a lake but then when I found out about tiny homes I just believe that creativity is the steam engine to our soul." The tiny home on display at the home show noting they build custom for all kinds of budgets from $60,000 to $250,000 the Becks saw about 300 people walk through the tiny home and by Saturday afternoon another 400 people executive director of the Ridge Meadows Home Show which was between 20,000 and 25,000 guests Especially considering the way the economy has turned since the new tariffs have been put in place And,once the gates closed on Sunday afternoon tear down of the event was the quickest and most efficient in years "We're more than pleased with how the show went this year It was very successful for our exhibitors and we really hope that the public enjoyed themselves."  Three Vancouver Giants won gold with Team Canada on Saturday at the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship Cameron Schmidt, Ryan Lin and Burke Hood all had ice time in the series with Schmidt finishing the tournament with four points (2G-2A) and 22 shots on goal in seven games while Lin – who was one of five underagers on Canada and is eligible for next year’s tournament – recorded two points (1G-1A) and was +8 in seven games Hood played in pre-tournament action during his first time representing Canada internationally It marks the first time Canada has won U18 gold in consecutive years and it is also the seventh year in a row for a medal for Sweden Canada was in control for the entirety of Saturday’s gold medal game three in the second and two more in the third "We had a plan to get pucks in and to the net," said coach Cory Stillman of getting pucks back to the defencemen who got shots on net We had some big bodies that went to the net We built some momentum and eventually created some scoring chances and capitalized." This is the third time Schmidt has won a gold medal representing Canada after also winning at the 2023 U17 World Hockey Challenge with Canada White (where he scored the golden goal) and at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup This is the second time Lin has won a gold medal representing Canada after finishing first at the 2024 U17 World Hockey Challenge with Canada White Lin also played for Canada at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games About the Author: Langley Advance Times Staff and identified as belonging to missing Maple Ridge woman Rebecca Harbowy The Ridge Meadows RCMP reported Friday morning The 36-year-old left Ridge Meadows Hospital on Nov early into detoxing from drug use. Her family has been critical of the hospital letting her leave the facility on her own She was last seen walking east on the Haney Bypass at Burnett Street in Maple Ridge at approximately 2:05 a.m Police released few details about the discovery of the remains The family told The News it was in a forested area Distraught mother Debbie Harbowy is hopeful that an intense search of the area will lead to Rebecca Police have searched the area since the remains were discovered in early April The family is unsure where a search would be but plan to appeal to police for more information "I always felt in my heart she had passed away because she hadn't contacted me," said Debbie Rebecca's sister Rachel Bertoia posted videos on social media informing those who have tried to assist in finding Rebecca and those who have been following the missing woman's case She said there is a memorial at the 7-Eleven at the corner of Lougheed Highway and Haney Bypass where there is a missing person sign the family posted I think it would be really lovely for my mom to have people drop off flowers to her sign there," said Bertoia.  "I would love for my mom to be able to see the love and support that I know that we have felt." "I can't imagine being a mom losing a kid." Rebecca was about eight hours into what doctors advised would be a three-day stay but early the next morning she walked away Her family believes she was confused and disoriented She lived with her parents in the Yennadon area Debbie had been sitting with her daughter until midnight she got a call from the hospital that her daughter had left driving the streets of Maple Ridge for hours the family canvassed people in the hospital neighbourhood and searched the area They obtained video showing Rebecca walking down River Road eastbound near the Port Haney West Coast Express station at 1:46 a.m A tipster saw a woman matching Rebecca’s description walking on the Haney Bypass at approximately 2 a.m Another video showed her on the Haney Bypass at Burnett Street at 2:05 a.m. A man said he almost hit a woman walking on Lougheed Highway near 240 Street but the description of the woman having her hair up in a bun matched they have learned nothing more about Rebecca's movements Police and searchers combed roadsides and the edge of the Fraser River Police say this continues to be an active investigation and anyone with information which could help the Ridge Meadows RCMP you are encouraged to call the Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251 and refer to File # 2023-23402 The RCMP extended condolences to the family and friends of Rebecca Harbowy community partners and volunteers for their assistance with this investigation thus far VancouverNewsRally in Maple Ridge, B.C., calls for more education funding amid ongoing cuts By Mina Kerr-LazenbyPublished: May 04, 2025 at 3:25PM EDT A young child was hit by a pickup truck in a marked crosswalk at 224 Street and McIntosh Avenue in downtown Maple Ridge on Friday afternoon when a mother a child were crossing the street and a pickup made a right turn through the crosswalk "It's not serious injuries," said Staff Sgt He confirmed that the driver remained at the scene of the incident The child was reportedly taken to hospital by ambulance Ridge Meadows RCMP officers were on the scene investigating Visitors to the Ridge Meadows Meadows Home Show were impressed with the size and quality of this year's event Maple Ridge resident Camille Ellison has been to the home show for the past five years.  She thoroughly enjoyed the trades show as she is looking for a quote on a new deck She was impressed by the amount of vendors.  Ethel St.Croix thought the home show was great.  "It brings everybody together," she said as she waited for her children who were on a ride called the Tornado St.Croix believes Maple Ridge needs more events like this one the more the people will come together," added St.Croix She was excited to check out the trades portion later in the day it's fun to check out the latest in home decor.  Some people were at the Family Festival just for the rides.  Sarvjeet Singh comes to the Family Fest every year This year he was there with his two daughters and neice who were enjoying the rides by Shooting Star Amusements.   For Elisha Shewchuk the carnival rides were the highlight as well.  Maple Ridge will celebrate its Japanese Canadian cultural legacy with the first annual Children’s Day Festival at the CEED Centre Neighbourhood House and Beckett Park on May 3 the Festival in early May honours the health and happiness of children with really colourful streamers in the shape of carp fish that are suspended from bamboo poles or wires,“ explained Christian Cowley executive director of the CEED Centre Society spirited fish in accord with the legend of a carp that swam upstream to become a dragon The koi-nobori streamers are meant to symbolize the desire for one’s children to become brave and strong individuals.” CEED Centre president Martin Dmitrieff said the local festival features children’s activities such as origami folding Japanese calligraphy and paper koi-nobori crafts that will be assisted by elders from Tonari Gumi "We even have a few koi pinatas made by our local Seniors Activity Group under the guidance of artist in residence Colleen Brown," he said This year’s festival will include a special ceremony to inaugurate the permanent mixed-media exhibit in the CEED Centre Neighbourhood House by an artistic team led by award-winning artist Cindy Mochizuki a phrase taken from the preface of the History of Haney Nokai that is translated as ‘work in the good weather There were approximately 230 farms in Maple Ridge alone there are more than 230 porcelain figurines representing the families that lived on those farms “We are extremely grateful for the support of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society for this project and the enthusiastic encouragement of the City of Maple Ridge," said Cowley "It’s been a dream of mine for the past 21 years to restore the legacy of this building and help future generations of Nikkei find their identities here in Haney The taiko troupe duo NoriNori and Komori will play an eclectic set of traditional and modern fusion pieces for the shamisen and taiko drum The CEED Centre Neighbourhood House was built by the Nikkei community in 1930 as a one-room kindergarten on the grounds of the Haney Nokai just about one in three residents in the area identified as Japanese Canadian That all changed in 1942 with the Internment and forced uprooting of 22,000 Japanese Canadians away from the coast "The purpose of the exhibit and the festival is to inform people of this history and to serve as a warning against future discriminatory policies," he said this is a timely reminder to keep communities inclusive.“  The Children’s Day Festival will run from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the CEED Centre Neighbourhood House and Beckett Park on south 223rd Street. Parking is limited so please consider alternative means For more information contact community@ceedcentre.com About the Author: Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows News Staff It's easy to see how the Ridge Meadows Home Show bills itself "The Everything Show," with a walk through the 300 booths inside the arenas at Planet Ice and there's a huge mix of products and services to see and even sample with local couple Jamie and Krista Nay there selling their wares for the first time and has been to the show many times as a customer but he was looking forward to letting his hometown neighbours sample his hot sauce as a first-time vendor At the other end of the Home Show experience spectrum is Dave Sheppard His father Jack was one of the originators of the show which now draws more than 20,000 people through the weekend Dave still enjoys showing off features on the latest grill they just got in stock "We get of lot of people moving to town who don't know us even through we've been in town 55 years," he said Jennifer Haer of Bliss Mattresses was letting couples lay on the mattresses and incline them with a remote control She said the outdoor family fest – with its entertainers carnival treats and more – packs in people of all ages so we get people coming out to enjoy the whole day," said Haer it's nice to get out and meet our community." Megan Rowland has been bringing her Scentsy scented products to the show for a decade but said it's about more than making sales so it's like a high school reunion," said Rowland "And there's good traffic – it's a busy show." the equivalent of 65 bathtubs full of invasive species were removed from a Pitt Meadows park over the weekend.  More than 10 cubic metres of invasive plant species including English ivy and Himalayan blackberry were removed from the park by 30 community members of all ages who was on council when Hoffmann Park was purchased from its original owner to become a public park was one of those participating in the event who added some extra cheer to the day," said Kerr.  Invasive plants were previously removed from the park on March 30 and native species planted April 21 and October 6 of last year.  "Participants didn’t just help restore a local park - they built connections enjoyed the health benefits of spending time outdoors and felt hope by experiencing the power we have when we come together," said Kerr "Our activities are about more than the environmental impact we make on the day and showing people they can make a difference." Opportunities are ongoing to get involved at the new Grabenhorst Garden in Pitt Meadows The events are one to three hours long every Wednesday from April to September in the morning and afternoon For more information go to: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/f45c6f6d-3ea8-422b-9e47-ed3df8acca99/Activity/80c9c66b-bee0-4d62-832c-9f4760b26d5f/1 The province has put out a second call for energy sources with an aim to power 500,000 new homes.  Energy Minister Adrian Dix and BC Hydro CEO Chris O'Riley were among the speakers in Victoria Monday (May 5) for the announcement It followed B.C.'s first call out for new energy sources in April 2024 – the first call for power in 15 years – that resulted in 10 new renewable-energy projects Dix said Monday's announcement had five key elements firstly launching the second call for power for a target of up to 5,000 gigawatt-hours per year of energy from large Innovative Clean Energy fund for a three-year call for new made-in-B.C. clean-energy technologies that will combat climate change and create sustainable jobs It also included exploring B.C.'s "power potential" through a request for expressions of interest for projects to deliver for peak demand periods and to provide back-up intermittent energy resources and partnering with innovators  to deliver market-ready demand-side management technologies that help people and businesses save energy and money "We're expecting this call to be equivalent to the first call of power in terms of gigawatt hours a call for power that will be slightly different than the previous one in that there will be no limits on individual projects," Dix said.  the announcement also included "streamlining connections to B.C.'s grid to enable new homes and businesses to access clean electricity faster and less expensively." BC Hydro CEO Chris O'Riley said the Crown corporation remains focused on expanding B.C.'s electricity system to meet demand while also "ensuring security The 2024 call for power is expected to power 500,000 homes and increase electricity supply by eight per cent with the projects representing up to $6 billion in private capital spending throughout B.C. the Energy Ministry said in the news release Nearly all of the 2024 projects have First Nations majority ownership the executive director of Clean Energy Association of B.C. but all over Canada that First Nations are leading the clean-energy transition.  she built one of the first clean energy projects that were led by First Nations at a time when there was not very many." after the first call for power in 2024, First Nations are the proponents of these utility-scale projects Sign up for a free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters Two women in prison for murder in 1920's Chicago wind their way through the justice system in a musical that explores the themes of fame and peoples' fascination with it, is being put on by students at Thomas Haney Secondary 'Chicago: The Musical' tells the story of Roxie Hart a wannabe vaudeville star who murders her lover and is arrested.  the famed double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly tensions come to a head as they vie for the spotlight The teen version of the production is being put on by students in the school's Musical Theatre program.  Any students in Grades 9-12 are welcome to take the program The purpose of the course is to encourage students to try something new and experience the joy of musicals dance and act through the rehearsal process and have to problem solve issues that arise from students who do not attend Students have been rehearsing during class time Other students have volunteered their time to work backstage and operate the lighting and sound consoles 'Chicago: The Musical' is Broadway’s longest-running American musical "It is a dazzling and satirical look at fame Set in the city of Chicago during the 1920s this show is based on real-life murders and trials," Setynski noted.  it was made into an award-winning film starring Richard Gere at Thomas Haney Secondary School, 23000 116 Ave. There will be one matinee performance at 2 p.m We want to see Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge as you see it Send us a photo showing how you view the community and it could be featured in a future edition of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News Please include the photographer’s full name and tell us where the photo was taken SHARE: What sits above the fog? 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Please email to editor@mapleridgenews.com Sign up below for unlimited digital access for 30 days receive our daily news alerts & breaking news the City of Pitt Meadows will recognize Red Dress Day, for awareness of missing and murdered women Red Dress Day started as a response by Métis artist Jamie Black to the more than 1,000 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada The red dresses displayed are empty as a reminder of the lost lives of those who should be wearing them The ceremony will address topics that may be traumatic to those in attendance The Canadian government recognizes the need for safety measures to minimize the risks associated with traumatic subject matter toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People in Canada.  The drive-through lane between Spirit Square and the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre will be closed on May 5 The underground or north parking lot at the recreation centre will be available during this time Enjoying Reading The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News Enter your email to connect to 30 more days worth of stories by journalists living & working in the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows area Thank you for supporting local journalism Delta Police say a male who barricaded himself on a transit bus has been safely taken into custody police were made aware of an incident on Annacis Island island where a male with a knife had barricaded himself on a transit bus Police did not give the age of the male or the bus route/number as the incident was still being investigated Mike Whiteley said shortly after noon Sunday that the road closure at the Annacis Island Clivedon Avenue off-ramp had been re-opened I am writing this letter in frustration regarding a reply I received from Maple Ridge City council (mayorcouncilandcao@mapleridge.ca) when I asked for the projected or estimated tax increase for the facility they have proposed to build – a new indoor pool and recreational facility at Hammond Stadium and two baseball diamonds and set up for recreational activities on the land that is currently the Maple Ridge Golf Course I cannot afford a tax increase of $1,200 yearly This amount has been neither confirmed nor denied by Maple Ridge council – their reply was totally evasive and carefully worded to avoid giving me an estimated amount of the tax increase which says nothing about the estimated tax increase Certainly they have a budget for how much they are willing to pay and how much they can and will increase the taxes to pay for it both Pitt Meadows and New Westminster citizens have rejected similar facilities due to the exorbitant tax increase they would face While all the promotional advertising by city council make the facilities look very appealing for residents they never mention raising taxes to cover the expenses The reply I got mentions exploring federal and provincial grants History has shown that a government grants never come even close to paying for this type of facility I'm guessing that the golf course brings in a significant income for the city means the money has to come from somewhere higher taxes will have to cover the loss of income plus the cost of building the new facilities add higher taxes to cover the new indoor pool and recreational facilities at Hammond Stadium No One Else Covers Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Like The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News Don’t miss out on reading the latest local provincial and national news. Join our community and receive daily news alerts & breaking news There was a full-stage lineup including performances by: hoop dancer Jane Wylie Norden the Magician and his magician friend Gordon Guardians of the Wishing Well Tyson and Dakoda and Michael Buble tribute artist Dane Warren Join thousands of other like-minded readers and sign up below to gain immediate & unlimited access to our news for the next 30 days – plus start receiving our newsletters The population of the Lower Mainland is now more than three million people and almost 130,000 of those living Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and other potential threats to our local rivers and streams the first that comes to mind is the Fraser The fire grew to 80 hectares but BCWS is classifying the fire as being held meaning it is not expected to spread further.  Fraser-Fort George has rescinded the evacuation order and alert put in place due to the fire The regional district of Fraser Fort George issued an evacuation alert for properties north of Hixon.  The fire's behaviour has subsided since sunset last night and with windy conditions there is still risk Wildfire crews are continuing to battle the fire and protect infrastructure While BCWS says there is no risk to the highway at this time they are asking that those travelling on the highway do not stop to look at the fire The wildfire near Hixon is now estimated to be 70 hectares Friday evening Prince George Fire Centre lists the fire as out of control and says it measures 45 hectares and was human-caused.  the Ridge Meadows Home Show is up and running again on Saturday There lots to see and do at Planet Ice and the Maple Ridge Fairgrounds Close to 300 exhibitors are on site for the Ridge Meadows Home Show filling both rinks at Planet Ice and the Golden Ears Winter Club New this year is a Ribfest and a beer garden A team of cub scouts in Maple Ridge is giving back in a few unique ways to help preserve local history And the generosity of the kids means a lot to Shea Henry the executive director of Maple Ridge Museum & Archives She expressed "heartfelt" gratitude to a group of kids for helping preserve headstones at a local graveyard the First Haney Cub Scouts reached out to us because they wanted to do a headstone preservation session and a fundraiser as their service project," Henry recalled A business has reported losing $162,000 in a digital SIM card swap fraud as scams continue to impact the Parksville Qualicum Beach area was reported on March 31 and appears to be a sophisticated account hacking where the victim did not engage or initiate in any activity with any fraudsters About the Author: Parksville Qualicum Beach News Staff The mayors of North Cowichan and Nanaimo are urging the province to increase the amount of timber that can be harvested annually in the province In a letter to Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog said that despite its recent struggles the forest industry continues to be a major part of the local economies of both municipalities providing high-paying jobs while contributing millions of dollars in taxes every year that help pay for municipal services and build critical infrastructure modernizing your indoor decor, the Albion Fairgrounds are the place to be this weekend Close to 300 exhibitors will be on site for the Ridge Meadows Home Show filling both rinks at Planet Ice and the Golden Ears Winter Club a carnival put on by Shooting Star Amusements with free entertainment and activities for the children A rally in support of SD42’s Grade 7 band program has ended in success The school district has reversed a proposal to scrap the program next year taking the money instead from the 2024/25 operating fund surplus on a one-time basis and supporters of the SD42 band program attended a rally ahead of the school board meeting on April 23 where the 2025/26 proposed preliminary budget – in which the band program had been cut to save the district $81,689 – was being discussed An Instagram influencer known for producing outdoor-related content was sentenced on May 1 at the Yukon Territorial Court for illegally hunting three bears and obtaining Yukon hunting licences using misleading information between October 2022 and May 2023 relate to offences committed under the Yukon Wildlife Act SHARE: A Maple Ridge company hosted a construction industry event that brought industry leaders and innovators together for two days of conversation focused on how construction must evolve for a rapidly changing world Pitt Meadows Plumbing hosted The Future of Work on April 24 and 25 They partnered with Houle Electric for the event “The Future of Work is such an incredible event.. Police in Maple Ridge have located the remains of a person who has been missing since 2019 Ridge Meadows RCMP is advising the public that 32-year-old Cody Smith Smith had last been seen in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver Police are working in partnership with the BC Coroners Service to determine the cause of death but at this time it is not believed to be suspicious An early-morning fire on the water in Mission has caused the City of Mission to activate its Emergency Operations Centre The derelict BC Ferry (Queen of Sidney) is on fire on the Fraser River May 3 and a large plume of smoke could be seen coming from the vessel Residents in the nearby area (Chester Street to 287 Street/South of Lougheed Highway) were advised to shelter in place to minimize exposure to any hazardous emissions “if you reside in the surrounding vicinity and turn off any ventilation systems that draw air from outside.” The cause of the fire hasn't been determined led by the RCMP in coordination with other responding agencies," the city said.  Mission RCMP say nothing indicates the fire was intentionally set but investigators haven't been able to board the vessel due to the hazardous nature of the smoke and its overall condition.  The Mission Fire Rescue Service (MFRS) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE) were actively managing the situation. Mission Search and Rescue was also called out to monitor the situation from the river firefighters did not attack the fire but rather alerted several agencies including Coast Guard and BC Fisheries. The fire completely engulfed the old ferry which was decommissioned in 2000 According to an update from the city at 9:30 a.m., the blaze remained active but fire behaviour and smoke production were significantly reduced from the night before.  "At this time there is nothing to indicate the fire was intentionally set although due to the hazardous nature of the smoke and the overall condition of the vessel investigators have not been able to board the former ferry," Cpl Harrison Mohr with Mission RCMP stated in a press release The activation of the Emergency Operations Centre aims to coordinate efforts efficiently and ensure the safety of all affected individuals Mayor Paul Horn told the Mission Record that “according to the fire chief the shelter in place advisory has been removed “We’re asking people to stay away from the area because it is very constrained and we need to make sure that first responders are not hampered,” said Horn “The fire department has collected drone footage with thermal and liDAR imaging That will help with investigation and also ensuring that they can monitor the state of the fire,” he added The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) will take over the site after the fire is extinguished.   The city has been working with the provincial and federal ministries of environment as well as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans the Coast Guard will send a vessel into the area to monitor soon and they have sent an air quality contractor to help monitor air quality in the area.  it continues to assess the incident and is prepared to act quickly if the situation changes "An initial on-water assessment was conducted during the early stages of the incident Another on-water assessment and an overflight occurred during daylight with no pollution observed on the water," the CCG statement reads.  Horn added: “Mission City Council will continue to advocate for a more assertive approach to derelict vessels in our waterways we wrote to the federal government and stated that we were not content to wait for this vessel to become a greater hazard It is very unfortunate that those concerns have been realized and we will be pushing for provincial and federal agencies to learn from this example.” Horn wrote that “there is no logic in waiting until pollution occurs and having to react to a much worse situation with the potential for devastating effects.” CCG deputy commissioner of programs Marc Mes responded on Aug saying a then recent assessment of the 'Bad Adventure' (ex-Queen of Sidney) determined the vessel was not posing a high risk that would require immediate action from the CCG.  The ship was in service for BC Ferries from 1960 to 2000 before it was sold to Robert and Gerald Tapp in 2002 when it was renamed Bad Adventure the coast guard informed the ‘Bad Adventure’ owners of their responsibilities to properly maintain the vessel Maple Ridge will be getting a new cycling facility as the North Shore Bike Park announced it is closing its North Vancouver location in the Capilano Mall, and moving east we've been dedicated to creating family-friendly recreation centres for wheeled sports and our North Vancouver location has been a testament to that mission," says the business website we're thrilled to announce the expansion of our vision with a new location in Maple Ridge the Maple Ridge location will cater to wheeled sports and foster a family-friendly atmosphere while preserving attractive terrain for more confident BMX Skateboard and Aggressive Inline enthusiasts Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge Liberal candidate Angie Rowell thanked her supporters but was not ready to concede the election Monday evening However she did concede the following day when final numbers confirmed Conservative Party of Canada candidate Marc Dalton won the riding with 31,556 votes to her 30,130 votes.  positive campaign that we're proud of," she said noting she is 100 per cent accepting of the results Conservative incumbent Marc Dalton appears to have defended his seat as MP for the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding On election night, Dalton gave a speech in which he thanked his supporters and his wife Marlene at the party headquarters on the Lougheed Highway in downtown Maple Ridge But he admitted there were still enough outstanding votes that his lead over Liberal Angie Rowell was not as safe as he would like it to be He had a healthy lead of eight to nine percent most of the night The City of Maple Ridge has announced plans for new recreation facilities and that includes using the city owned golf course land for two ball fields The city has been focused on building new recreation facilities on land it already owns.That has led to a plan for the redevelopment of the Hammond site that contains two baseball fields It's Youth Week in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows with free events happening for the next seven days in both communities BC Youth Week is a provincial celebration of youth held annually during the first week of May The highlight event in Maple Ridge will be the annual talent show called "Youth Got Talent," which is coming up on Monday night The candidates vying to represent the riding of Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge after Monday's federal election clashed in debate one last time All five candidates were at Meadowridge School on April 24 speaking to an audience of just under 100 people Candidates were also given the opportunity to ask one of their rivals a question and Liberal Angie Rowell was the main target Fraser Health issued an overdose alert Friday (May 1) for drugs that are being sold in Coquitlam "Blueish/ greenish granules sold as Down in Coquitlam tested positive for high levels of xylazine (Tranq) in combination with nifoxipam (benzodiazepine analog) and fentanyl," reads the release. “If someone overdoses: call 9-1-1 and stay with them Please look out for each other,” it continued Joseph’s Church wiped his eyes several times and apologized for being emotional as he described visiting the scene of the attack that killed 11 people during a Vancouver street festival “There were flowers in different parts along the fence and what was [especially moving] was the people and some crying,” Guilles told a candlelight vigil held Sunday at Langley City’s Douglas Park I'm writing this before the federal election results of Monday I have no idea yet whether the polls are right or wrong whether it will be a Liberal or Conservative government What I do know is that whoever forms the next government is going to have to deal with a very different relationship with the United States Rietel loves ball and plays in the Ridge Meadows Baseball association He was headed to the ball diamond at Alexander Robinson Park with four friends last week but they found it in such a state that they couldn't play he took up a new sport – lobbying government volunteering with their beloved therapy dog Angel is a heartfelt mission to bring calm and comfort to those who need it most Whether visiting patients in the emergency department or someone waiting anxiously for a blood test Angel’s gentle presence helps ease stress and lift spirits “Even just a few minutes with the dog takes them to another level – where they’re calm not worried about needles or test results,” said John Surrey fire crews were busy Sunday morning battling a reported two-alarm blaze in a commercial structure Surrey firefighters responded to reports of a fire in the 13300-block of 71A Ave firefighters arrived to plumes of black smoke and flames showing from the rear of the single-storey business.  Some of the language at the Maple Ridge Golf Course on Wednesday was the type normally only heard within earshot of a sand trap as golfers were expressing frustration with city plans to take over their course and repurpose it for sports fields and parks The city has announced it will start by installing two ball diamonds with plans for more fields and parks in the future Incumbent Conservative candidate Marc Dalton won the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding PPC candidate Chris Lehner and Rhinocéros Party candidate Peter Buddle See below for results for the riding:  Marc Dalton (Conservative) - 31,556 votes Angie Rowell (Liberal)  - 30,130 votes Daniel Heydenrych (New Democratic Party) - 4,097 votes Peter Buddle (Rhinocéros Party) - 456 votes Chris Lehner  (People's Party)  -  372 votes Of the 93,234 registered electors in the riding, an estimated 29,470 voted in advance.  Maple Ridge and the City of Mission west of Wren Street and north of Richards Avenue.  About the Author: Mission City Record Staff UPDATE: Polls are now closed across the country Stay tuned to mapleridgenews.com for local results as they come available and it's time for residents in the riding of Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge to cast their ballot A new federal government is expected to be named tonight as Canada’s 2025 snap election gets underway.  The nation's 45th federal election was called on March 23 Since the writ was dropped the country's main political parties have been campaigning for the 343 seats in the House of Commons including Mark Carney’s Liberals Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pednault’s Greens and Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party of Canada.  Polls are open in British Columbia from 7 a.m Electors must vote only at their assigned polling place This is different from the process in some provincial elections where electors can vote at any polling location To find out your local poll location, visit the Elections Canada website and type in your street address Canadians can look at their voter registration card Voters can only visit their specified polling location.  To vote, electors must prove their identity and address. The list of accepted ID can be found online Candidates running in the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding are  (in alphabetical order):  • Peter Buddle, Rhinocerous Party of Canada • Marc Dalton, Conservative Party of Canada • Daniel Heydenrych, New Democratic Party • Chris Lehner, People's Party of Canada • Angie Rowell, Liberal Party of Canada For Elections Canada’s FAQ page for questions click here What neighbourhood of Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows do you live in Social media accounts and website: Facebook: Marc Dalton, Twitter: @MarcDalton, https://pmmr.conservativeeda.ca/ Telephone number voters can reach you at: (604) 477-2441 What is the most important issue facing voters in this election The key issue in this election is whether the Liberals deserve to be in power for 14 years considering the past decade forced some evacuations Thursday evening (May 1) which is 56 hectares and burning out of control was discovered on Thursday and is believed to be human caused Wildfire Service says 12 firefighters are responding alongside the Fort St along with two helicopters and an air tanker A Maple Ridge senior has joined the centenarian club after turning 100 on April 24 Frank Young was born on April 24,1925 who caught his eye one day while riding bikes in the neighbourhood Frank signed up with the Royal Canadian Air Force at the age of 18 to be a Spitfire pilot.  Today is a day to remember lives lost and those impacted by the Lapu Lapu Day Festival.  recently declared May 2 a provincial day of remembrance and mourning for victims of tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival one non-binary person and a five-year-old girl – and at least two dozen more were injured ranging in age from 22 months old to 60 years old when a person drove an SUV through the crowd at the Vancouver festival on Saturday Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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