Sign In Subscribe Now 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 About the Author: Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows News Staff 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. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines 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.  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 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." 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? SHARE: Mild winter makes for awesome views SHARE: Bird's eye view of the vista SHARE: Unexpected encounter SHARE: Soaking up some sunshine _______________________________ Do you have a picture you’d like to contribute We’d love to see it. Please email to editor@mapleridgenews.com 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 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 But there are countless other small streams including Kanaka Creek and the Alouette River which all have their own passionate advocates We haven't always been kind to our streams Smaller ones were plowed under or channelized into ditches by turn-of-the-century farmers and lumber mill operators dedicated volunteers are working to protect local streams The Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership (KEEPS) just held its annual salmon fry release Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) has its own hatchery and raises salmon from eggs stocking not just the Alouette but other local rivers If you’re interested in salmon and streams These groups run education programs frequented by school classes and other groups to teach them about the importance of streams Preserving our natural environment provides practical benefits Areas with significant tree cover can moderate temperatures something we need more of in this era of climate change and heat domes are good for both physical and mental health – doctors have even prescribed time in nature for stress in recent years Protecting our natural world is good for us all 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 Federal RCMP announced that they have dismantled "numerous" fentanyl production labs in B.C At a press conference at the provincial RCMP headquarters in Surrey Thursday senior officers say the investigation had involved Langley Federal investigators have also seized precursor chemicals with one being a chemist. These searches led to the discovery of three separate illicit drug production facilities with two suspected of producing fentanyl Two suspects were arrested at one of the locations Work on the case started in 2023 with the raids happening over the last several weeks The RCMP Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response (CLEAR) team launched an investigation into the importation of unregulated chemicals and commercial laboratory equipment that could be used for the purpose of making illicit drugs including fentanyl commander fo the RCMP Federal Policing program in the Pacific Region deputy regional commander of RCMP Federal Policing in the Pacific Region "This enforcement action is an example of how we counter fentanyl production at its source and continue to aggressively combat organized crime groups that are becoming increasingly more sophisticated in their scientific and technical abilities," Lee said. The RCMP continues to disrupt the production of fentanyl that is impacting Canadian communities that these labs are producing fentanyl for exportation into the United States." and other evidence continue to be processed "There's no evidence they were destined for the U.S.," Teboul said of the ultimate destination of the drugs being made in the labs President Donald Trump has slapped tariffs on Canada and Mexico ostensibly because of fentanyl being smuggled into the United States authorities in Canada was minimal compared to that on the southern border Taboul noted that the quantities of drugs seized could have amounted to 5.5 million doses of fentanyl He said he could give few other details as the investigation is ongoing but noted that the Aldergrove site was in a commercial area in Langley Township and the Pitt Meadows one was close to or in a residential neighbourhood No one has been charged and Taboul did not give details about the people who were arrested and have since been released.  He said the RCMP will continue to pursue organized crime-linked labs and we won't stop until we have taken them all down," Taboul said Lee said the police are pleased to remove the ability to make massive numbers of doses of the drugs but are troubled at the sophistication of the labs "The discovery of commercial-grade chemistry equipment at all locations in addition to the arrest of an individual who we suspect has a background in chemistry points to a disturbing trend of progressively enhanced scientific and technical expertise, among transnational organized crime groups involved in the production and distribution of illicit drugs." You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 244 of 251 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 244 of 251 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge Dalton has 31,556 of 66,611 votes (47.37%) is in second place with 30,130 votes (45.23%) and Daniel Heydenrych Dalton has represented the riding since 2019 29,470 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account 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.  Sign up for a free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters About the Author: Mission City Record Staff 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."  Sign up below for unlimited digital access for 30 days receive our daily news alerts & breaking news 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 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.  Final count had NDP candidate Daniel Heydenrych in third place with 4,097 votes.  Rowell arrived at the Army Navy and Air Force Veterans In Canada Branch 379 just after 10 p.m on election night to loud applause from the packed room.  and really no plan," said Rowell of how her election campaign began.  when the campaign was off an running she met some of the most wonderful people in her life.  She thanked her family and she thanked her "incredible core team" "What I said on the opening night of our office was whatever party gets the most votes in early voting is the party that's going to win," said Rowell I can't tell you the final outcome because they are still counting those advance votes," she told the crowd.  she was under the impression that thousands of advance votes had not been counted yet who ran for the People's Party of Canada believes people voted for the familiar in re-electing Dalton "We can only trust he'll voice the concerns of our neighbours and our issues in Ottawa for us  Us and our neighbours should also not hesitate in helping keep him honest and accountable," said Lehner He was bringing something to modern politics that he feels is missing – a little humour.  Some Liberal supporters voiced their disappointment that the party did not receive a majority mandate.  Pierce Bakker said he was surprised with how much of the NDP vote went to the Conservatives he thought the Liberals would get more.  He said the outcome was disappointing because he was hoping the Liberals would end up with a majority.  this means we are going to be going back to the polls again soon," said Bakker.  which she said were the most important issues of the election She said the rising cost of living is the most important issue facing people in our communities as families are working hard but still struggling to keep up with the basics like groceries Rowell also expressed the desire to modernize Employment Insurance Too many who pay into the system aren’t able to access it when they’re between jobs or going through a tough time saying Liberal leader Mark Carney's plan to double the pace of home building to 500,000 homes a year would help bring costs down and make it easier for families to find a place they can afford Rowell described herself as a lifelong Maple Ridge resident who has served on several local committees to support youth and families including the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Youth Center Society Her career in finance began in 1986 at the Bank of BC and the Maple Ridge Community Credit Union and since then she has worked in financial services She is a proud hockey and ringette mom and a part-time foster parent for 13 years Rowell is married with two children.  The News reached out to Heydenrych for comment after election night but didn't hear back before press deadline 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 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 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 cities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are reminding residents to be mindful of lawn watering restrictions Stage 1 regional restrictions run from May 1 to Oct. 15, as part of Metro Vancouver’s annual drinking water conservation plan city staff will be providing additional education and bylaws officers will be issuing notices for non-compliance 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 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 Voting in advance polls is becoming a popular option in the Riding of Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge There were 66,611 votes cast in the election and a whopping 29,470 were cast in advance polls at 71.44 per cent in the riding – up from 64.4 per cent in the 2021 election there were 7.3 million electors who voted in advance polls which was a jump of 25 per cent compared to 5.8 A winning ticket worth more than $98,000 was purchased in Pitt Meadows.  There were three winning Lotto 6/49 Classic Draw tickets on Saturday matching five of the six winning numbers plus the bonus number.  Winning tickets were purchased in Pitt Meadows and each ticket holder will take home $98,226.40.  No tickets matched all six winning numbers.  there were no winners of the grand prize of $46 million 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 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 The Mission Record asked each candidate in the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding (which includes a portion of Mission) to answer the same four questions and asked them to limit their answers to 200 words for each question Angie Rowell - Liberal Party of Canada  What makes you and your party best suited to represent Mission in parliament?  As a lifelong resident of Maple Ridge with nearly four decades of experience in financial services and a deep-rooted history of community involvement I’m proud to stand as the Liberal candidate for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge and West Mission I understand the unique strengths and challenges of our communities and results-driven approach to representing our region in Parliament.  My commitment to service includes years of volunteering with local youth organizations and parks and being a part-time foster parent through the Ministry of Children and Families When I served on the Youth Centre Society board we helped fund a youth safe house that supported young people from across the Lower Mainland.  I know many families are facing real economic pressure That’s why I’m committed to advocating for living wages I believe a Liberal government will build more homes and protect what matters most to Pitt Meadows what do you think is the best approach to address climate change?  The Liberal Party cancelled the consumer carbon tax to help families but the party is still dedicated to addressing climate change through innovation and smart investments will be central to reducing emissions and creating a prosperous Mark Carney is respected globally for aligning economic growth with climate goals and I am committed to delivering that right here at home which involves investing in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure I support incentives that help families switch to electric vehicles My commitment to addressing climate change is grounded in experience I served as Chairperson for the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission How do you and your party plan to address the economic uncertainty due to the U.S but we can help Canadians weather the storm by putting more money back in their pockets The Liberal Party has a plan to make life more affordable by cutting taxes a Liberal government will stand firm in the face of President Trump’s escalating trade threats The Liberal government is committed to injecting $5 billion into a new Trade Diversification Corridor Fund to invest in ports and drive long-term economic growth.  The Liberal Party will also defend Canadian workers and industries by protecting key sectors like dairy and steel; reinvesting retaliatory tariffs directly into affected industries; and strengthening cross-border supply chains for key goods while building more domestic capacity.  we know how deeply our communities are connected to U.S I will fight to protect local jobs from unjustified tariffs and ensure Canada stands united and strong at the negotiating table.  What can you and your party do at the federal level to bring more affordable housing options to Mission?  The Liberal government will double housing construction over the next decade to 500,000 new homes a year The Liberals will create Build Canada Homes to get the federal government back into the homebuilding business by: acting as a developer to build affordable housing at scale including on public land; catalysing innovative prefab Canadian housing industries with $25 billion in financing; and providing $10 billion in low-cost financing for affordable home builders.  The plan will also cut municipal development charges in half for multi-unit homes and convert underused buildings into housing.  The Liberal government will also eliminate GST for first time home buyers on homes up to $1M.  I support this national plan and will work with all levels of government to secure funding for Mission I will advocate for our fair share of housing investments to put towards co-op and non-profit housing so that residents can age in place and afford to live in the community they love.  My experience as a foster parent has shown me the importance of stable housing for community safety and resilience and I will push for housing that promotes stability Marc Dalton - Conservative Party of Canada  I’ve had the privilege of representing Pitt Meadows–Maple Ridge as the Conservative Member of Parliament for six years and it would be an honour to represent Mission residents alongside my colleague Brad Vis my granddaughter may be the newest Mission resident I kept Mission Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room open successfully pressed for the four-laning of Lougheed Highway to Silverdale and secured funding for our local food bank and community organizations I will work tirelessly to ensure Mission is well represented and our region is not forgotten.  I hear the challenges we face—rising costs After nearly a decade of Liberal government families here are working harder but falling further behind.  and stand up to Trump from a position of strength.  Scrapping the carbon tax is a crucial step toward genuine environmental progress The Liberal carbon tax was never an environmental plan—it was a tax plan that burdened working Canadians and failed to achieve significant emissions reductions.  The Conservative approach prioritizes innovation over taxation By embracing technology-driven solutions like carbon capture and investment in Canadian-made innovations we aim to reduce global emissions effectively Up Vertical in Pitt Meadows is able to produce leafy greens for B.C. and the Pacific Northwest using no chemical pesticides while recycling carbon dioxide instead of releasing it.  Exporting Canadian natural gas could have a transformative impact on global emissions If half of India’s new electricity demands over the next 20 years were met with our natural gas instead of coal global emissions would drop by 2.5 billion tons—three times Canada’s total emissions This approach achieves far more than shutting down our economy proving that Canadian innovation can lead the way in environmental solutions.  How do you and your party plan to address the economic uncertainty due to U.S as its primary trading partner has left us vulnerable have ensured that 98% of Canada’s oil exports and all natural gas go to the U.S Mark Carney’s advocacy for Net-Zero has further stifled industries like mining contributing to Canada’s decline in global per capita income rankings.  A Conservative government aims to diversify trade relationships as demonstrated under Prime Minister Harper Conservatives plan to return investment to Canada through initiatives like the Canada First T.F.S.A. which directs funds to Canadian companies paying domestic taxes Over half a trillion dollars of investment has moved to the U.S Mark Carney moved the headquarters of Brookfield softwood lumber tariffs were swiftly eliminated contrasting with the Liberals’ decade-long failure to address escalating tariffs that have devastated British Columbia’s mills and jobs Conservatives pledge to rebuild Canada’s military and ensure the nation remains independent under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership rejecting any notion of becoming a 51st state Our vision is to restore economic growth and strengthen Canada’s global standing.  The housing crisis in Mission and across Canada stems from government inaction Liberal policies have doubled housing prices leaving young Canadians disillusioned about homeownership.  A Conservative government will address this by removing the G.S.T saving buyers up to $65,000 and reducing interest costs Federal infrastructure funding will be tied to housing starts compelling cities to cut red tape and boost supply 15% of federal buildings and land will be sold to build homes ensuring accountability for tangible results.  Wealthy foreign investors will be restricted from using Canadian homes as assets Immigration policies will align with housing availability and job market demands.  This plan isn’t just about affordability—it’s about securing the future of Canadian communities Young people in Mission deserve the chance to work hard Conservatives aim to restore housing affordability and revive the dream of homeownership for all Canadians.  Daniel Heydenrych - New Democratic Party  Our track record shows that having NDP members in parliament ensures transparency and accountability While others may attempt to claim these wins it was the NDP that fought for you and got dental care $10 a day childcare and so much more.  I have had a career in service and protection of the most vulnerable and marginalised and standing up for what it right reinforced and informed by my degree and masters in international relations and security studies as well as my extensive international experience working on military and NGO humanitarian relief programs across Africa The NDP has several plans to address and mitigate issues caused by climate change We aim to retrofit 3.3 million homes with energy-saving upgrades which includes free retrofits for 2.3 million low-income households and grants or low-interest loans for 1 million more This simple initiative will aid in cutting energy bills by up to $4,500 a year for families across Canada This will also benefit communities across Canada by creating thousands of union jobs in installation created through partnerships with colleges and union training centres.  We will keep the industrial carbon price and the emissions cap in place and focus on protecting workers as we transition to cleaner energy and manufacturing processes We will Introduce a Border Carbon Adjustment so overseas polluters do not undercut Canadian workers and industries allowing them to stay competitive.  We will eliminate billions in oil and gas subsidies and corporate handouts Companies that privatize their profits and socialize their losses that post massive profits and pay their executives obscene ‘bonuses’ do not need taxpayer funded welfare.  The NDP plans to reject trade deals that sell out Canadian jobs Canadians are proud of our public health care and the idea that we look out for one another corporations from privatizing and ruining our health care system and bankrupting Canadians We’ll also rework EI so it actually works for you and coverage for gig and self-employed workers.  especially in industries hit hard by Trump’s tariffs We’ll invest in infrastructure that puts people to work—using Canadian steel We’ll use every dollar from retaliatory tariffs to directly support impacted workers in the steel We’ll lock in protections for Canadian industries and public control because our country is not for sale.  is a fundamental right for Canadians.  To ensure Canadians can assess to adequate housing the NDP plans to build 3 million more homes by 2030 We will publicly finance new construction in partnership with non-profit developers Our plan also includes setting aside suitable federal crown land that we already own to build rent-controlled homes so they do not fall prey to renovictions and price gouging the NDP will fight your right to have access to safe and adequate housing.  To ensure this building plan stays within the NDP’s mandate regarding climate change and environmental protections we will rely on our own country for raw materials and supplies thus eliminating unnecessary foreign transportation emissions These measures will all be implemented with the utmost respect for the inherent and Treaty rights of the Indigenous communities.  Chris Lehner - People’s Party of Canada  televised media hasn’t been offering equal time to all parties however we get our message across via our website and web-based discussions and interviews We push to want to help as many Canadians as possible because as the adage goes we should remind ourselves that change never happens from those who remain silent.  Our 3.48 million square kilometres of trees covers about 38% of our country With this advantage Canada already has we can apply common-sense solutions to continue being stewards of the land in keeping our air water & soil clean for generations to come The PPC would also ensure our remotely-located First Nations brothers and sisters have access to clean drinking water as well Rather then being forced or shamed into items such as alternatives fuels for heating and travel Canadians should be introduced to alternatives as a choice we can make for ourselves without negative social consequences.  President Trump has asked that someone sit with him to discuss a “make a deal” on the best way to move forward with tariffs the current tariff-for-tariff game of one-upmanship against the largest economic superpower in the world we’re experiencing will quickly become a very slippery slope that will leave people on both side of the border in worse financial condition then when this started Without sitting down and having this discussions we’re missing out on potentially better solutions We’re doing ourselves a disservice by operating with incomplete data.  but on a national stage Mission cannot avoid the issue of housing affordability either How much does the population of Mission grow each year Where will these new residents live?  Mission has some of the friendliest neighbours would need a smart and caring plan for growth The PPC respects the local municipalities responsibilities on housing - Mission should not be subjected to federal financial pressure to take down old neighbourhoods of detached homes in order to build upward-facing multi-unit dwellings for an unexpected influx of new neighbours that may not be immediately supported properly.   Rhinoceros Party Candidate Pete Buddle did not respond to the Record's questions Three separate fentanyl labs have been dismantled after numerous search warrants were carried out across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley last month Two suspects were arrested at one of the locations “The fentanyl production labs located in the cities of Pitt Meadows and Aldergrove were equipped with specialized chemical processing equipment often found in academic and professional research facilities with one of the arrested individuals claiming to be a chemist with an advanced degree in organic chemistry,” Mounties said Police say the labs were discovered between March 26 and 29 after search warrants were issued in five separate cities: Pitt Meadows The action is a result of an investigation into B.C.-based organized crime that was launched in 2023 initiated to combat the importation of precursor chemicals and commercial lab equipment “This interdiction has prevented several million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl from being produced and distributed across Canada,” said Chief Superintendent Stephen Lee the discovery of commercial-grade chemistry equipment at all locations points to a disturbing trend of progressively enhanced scientific and technical expertise among transnational organized crime groups involved in the production and distribution of illicit drugs.” with other evidence — including seized drugs and chemicals — still being processed Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin Premier Danielle Smith says she will address Albertans Monday on a "path forward with the federal government" after a meeting with her caucus Advocates in Vancouver are demanding answers and justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on the national day of action and awareness Vancouver Canucks officials say the team's X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised Monday Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26 Jack Rabb has more on the efforts to support the victims Juror illness led to an early adjournment Thursday with NHL player Taylor Raddysh expected to continue his witness testimony Friday Michelle Mackey has the latest in the sex assault trial of five ex-world junior hockey players Listen to NewsRadio Vancouver live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices Website: angierowell.liberal.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574795549553 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angierowell_/ Inquiries from voters can be sent to info.vote4angierowell@gmail.com The rising cost of living is the most important issue facing people in our communities There is still room for businesses to add their names to the growing list of sponsors for Airport Day in Pitt Meadows.  A multitude of marketing opportunities are available to sponsors This year the free Airport Day event will focus on the Canadian Museum of Flight a non-profit organization building a new facility on-site at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport The province is providing funds to local governments across B.C. including Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, to improve emergency support services for people evacuated from their homes during emergencies Victoria is distributing more than $5 million through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Lisa Beare explained some of that funding will strengthen emergency support services in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows 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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Or sign-in if you have an account Voters in the three ridings covering most of the Tri-Cities of Metro Vancouver likely gained a Liberal kept a Conservative and definitely lost an NDP incumbent in the federal election Monday night Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentCoquitlam-Port CoquitlamArticle contentAlthough as few as 325 votes at one point separated Liberal incumbent Ron McKinnon from the Conservative runner-up McKinnon appeared to be heading for victory late last night McKinnon had about a 2,300 vote lead over Black Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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McKinnon has held the riding in three elections since the Conservatives last won the riding in 2011 when Stephen Harper’s Conservatives were turfed from government McKinnon won the riding with 18,178 votes and on Monday night had more than 26,660 votes with one poll still to come an increase of several thousand from those cast for the Conservative candidate in 2021 Both their vote totals came at the expense of the NDP’s Laura Dupont That was almost 10,000 fewer than the 13,000-plus votes she received in 2021 which was reflective of the plummeting support for the NDP across Canada Libertarian Lewis Clarke Dahlby had 776 votes late Monday while the Greens’ Michael Peter Glenister trailed with 510 McKinnon in 2015 beat the previous Conservative second-place finisher by just under 300 votes but that gap widened to more than 3,700 votes against a different Conservative candidate in 2019 in the riding that covers the urban condo towers of Coquitlam and the downtown of Port Coquitlam as well as the rural dwellers who live north of there Voter turnout in the riding was about 61 per cent historically a toss-up between Conservatives and NDP With just one poll still be counted late Monday night NDP incumbent Bonita Zarrillo is headed for a loss Lambert was in second with more than 24,806 — 1,779 votes behind Royer who had beaten the Conservative candidate by more than 3,000 votes in 2021 — with the Liberal candidate not far behind — had 9,197 votes on Monday night having lost to the Conservative candidate in 2019 by 153 votes Also running is Nash Milani for the Green party Vladimir Dedovic of the People’s Party of Canada has withdrawn and Roland Verrier of the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada was recently added said young people are discouraged about the future because of how society and the economy has changed Conservatives had planned to lower income taxes encourage home building and curb immigration And he wanted to seek federal funding to expand Eagle Ridge Hospital facing nine-hour ER waits and a staff shortages Royer said she wanted to bring back rebates for zero-emission vehicles and phase out fossil fuels in federal buildings by 2030 The Green party’s Milani doesn’t buy the Liberals’ plan for the environment and wanted to keep climate change and clean energy on the public agenda And the Greens had planned to build more government co-op housing meaning that 61,216 of 88,418 eligible voters voted Monday Conservative Marc Dalton will likely hang on to his seat The recent redrawing of the riding boundaries since 2021 to include a part of Mission made it harder to predict an outcome based on the previous election with the Liberals capturing the seat in 2015 under a different candidate All outcomes were within 5,000 votes each year Also running this year is Daniel Hydenrych for the NDP Chris Lehner for the People’s Party of Canada (417) and Peter Buddle for the Rhinoceros Party (278) The Green party had dropped its candidate at the last minute The riding includes the urban areas of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge and rural areas northward up to and including parts of urban Mission The number of voters is around 100,000 and at a recent candidates debate the tough labour market and housing supply slazaruk@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account The cities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows lowered flags to half mast as the cities honour people killed at a Vancouver community event on Saturday when a man drove an SUV into a crowd of people celebrating the Filipino festival near Fraser Street on East 43rd Avenue 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 Pitt Meadows senior is in a fight with city hall to be able to renovate his house George Blom said he's not adding any square footage to his existing two-storey house on 122B Avenue so his daughter Kristy and her family can move upstairs the former Hammond Cedar worker wants to live at ground level so he and his wife Kathy can stay in their home of 32 years into their golden years A new rectangular rapid flash beacon crosswalk is to be installed in Pitt Meadows.  the city would be receiving $20,000 for the crossing to increase pedestrian safety at Ford Road and 190A Street a crosswalk that is within a 500 metre radius to a retirement community and several daycares.  Another $20,000 will also be going to the City of Maple Ridge to upgrade existing crosswalks with solar rectangular rapid flashing beacons Shooting Star Amusements will be bringing the magic of the midway to the Ridge Meadows Home Show The carnival company celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022 and has been part of the Ridge Meadows Home Show for recent years on May 2-4 at the fairgrounds outside of Planet Ice Owner Justin Wagner offers fair-goers a tip – purchase tickets early online which he notes can result in significant savings for families The Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce has a new fee-for-service agreement with the City of Pitt Meadows that will provide an additional $18,000 per year The three-year agreement was unanimously supported by city council at an April 1 meeting Council heard that in 2024 the Chamber had provided the city with a hiring fair and is creating an information package for prospective new businesses in Pitt Meadows Liberal candidate for the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding kicked off her campaign Wednesday evening.  where Angie Rowell addressed Liberal supporters about building a stronger community.  Rowell also talked about strengthening local infrastructure The City of Pitt Meadows has hired four new firefighters bringing the department’s 24/7 career firefighting team to 21 members “The addition of four flex firefighters to our team helps ensure we continue to deliver high-quality service to the community while supporting the health and sustainability of our crews,” said Fire Chief Stephan Drolet it prepares the department for future growth and increasing demands on emergency services SHARE: Vancouver FC has emerged on the country’s soccer scene as a shrewd developer of Canadian players in the past year giving the likes of young talents such as Grady McDonnell and James Cameron the platform to rise to new heights – like Belgium’s Club Brugge and the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer But the club knows building a thriving Canadian soccer ecosystem is about more than just developing on-field talent said Vancouver FC head coach Afshin Ghotbi About the Author: Langley Advance Times Staff A reunion tea will be hosted by the Pitt Meadows Heritage and Museum Society.  The society is inviting anyone who loves the City of Pitt Meadows and the history of the community to attend the free event.  Parking will be available across the street at the Hoffmann site.  April 26, at 12294 Harris Road.  Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to: pittmeadowsmuseum@telus.net.  Tim Hortons has launched its latest Smile Cookie campaign and all six locations across Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge will be donating to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation.  The campaign started Monday and runs until Sunday with 100 per cent of the proceeds from Smile Cookie sales locally going towards the hospital foundation.  general manager of the Tim Hortons location at 240 Street and Dewdney Trunk Road said it is important to support the community 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 please specify: This summer will be a year. My partner and I were finally able to acquire our first and forever home and specifically wanted the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows area Telephone number voters can reach you at:  The best way to directly contact me is chris This website uses cookies to improve and promote our services. By continuing to use this website you are agreeing to our Cookie policy. Post sponsored by Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour the inclusive two-day festival sets up in fields and by riverbanks and Claudia Goulet-Blais share insights on the works they’ll have on display In partnership with Burnaby School District 41 exhibitions showcase artworks by elementary and high-school students New video work traverses an interior landscape shaped by the perspectives of artists Min Kim and Mia Wennerstrand North Van Arts exhibition features contemporary works by Daryl Lynne Wood exhibition features more than 420 works from across five degree programs Works by internationally acclaimed mosaic artists Daryl Wood and Maria Abagis to be displayed at CityScape Community ArtSpace Series explores Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s practice through films and lectures with queer Black and African artists and cultural producers B.C.’s Charles Campbell and Tania Willard are also nominated for the Pacific Region in competition for country’s richest visual-art award Z·inc Artist Collective brings deep curiosity and personal experience to meditations on networks that sustain and adapt Funds raised from flash tattoos go directly to the Artist Survival & Healing Fund which specifically benefits land-back and cultural-care workers Relocation is temporary while the District of West Vancouver moves forward on plans for a larger purpose-built arts and culture facility more than 100 artists will showcase everything from stained glass to photography across 31 different locations Working with local doctors and BC Parks Foundation facility opens Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape exhibition to those needing to improve their health and well-being Jean Paul Riopelle retrospective covers five decades of his work Opening night of the multi-artist exhibition features karaoke New Capture Photography Festival exhibition at the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art moves the form through beadwork Paintings and handcrafted installations by four Surrey artists revolve around the intersection of nature and humanity The filmmaker responds to colonial and industrial pressures with handcrafted practices that call out to her Inuit heritage Longtime Vancouver arts professional will oversee Eastside Culture Crawl with Esther Rausenberg moving into new role as artistic director Board of trustees states that the arts administrator and writer is leaving “to pursue other professional and personal interests” Email us at hello@createastir.ca and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations What is Stir?Support StirDiversity & InclusionAdvertisingRSS FEED Legal | Site Credits We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada Ridge Meadows RCMP is advising the public that the 52-year-old man who was reported missing on Saturday The police are working in partnership with the BC Coroners Service to determine the cause of death "We offer our sincerest condolences to the family friends and loved ones of the deceased during this incredibly difficult time," said Parsons A federal election candidate running in the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding wants to see a border wall between Canada and the U.S like in Game of Thrones," suggests Rhinocerous Party Candidate Pete Buddle Running for the party that parodies the political process the Rhino candidate can propose any policy he wants Reconsidering the ice wall that held back zombie hordes he instead suggests a deep trench "filled with rutting elk digging and collecting dangerous animals." who say if you're going to vote for clowns This is the party that would require the names of newborn babies in Canada to be at least 12 letters long Buddle wandered Memorial Peace Park and downtown Maple Ridge to find people willing to sign his nomination papers most would offer their own political agenda and views and almost no one had a good thing to say about any of the political parties," he said touting himself as "the perfect alternative to spoiling a ballot." his daughter Sophie made him cupcakes to celebrate decorated with the number 161 – the number of votes cast for the Rhinos out of 53,111 Sophie has a successful career as a comedian and working as a writer for After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson on CBS Buddle pointed out he had a better showing in the riding with 161 votes than either the Green Party or Block Quebecois I've never been so politically involved as I am doing this," he said Four other candidates are confirmed in the riding are Conservative Marc Dalton Chris Lehner of the People's Party of Canada and Liberal Angie Rowell. Laura Anderson of the Green Party had yet to be named on the online list of candidates by Elections Canada by deadline They are preparing to meet in the first all-candidates meeting at the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre It is being hosted by the Maple Ridge Climate Hub Federal election advance polls were popular in the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding Although the local statistics will not be released until Thursday in the big picture Elections Canada has reported that a record 7.3 million Canadians are estimated to have voted in advance polls which was up from 5.8 million in the 2021 election The federal NDP have announced a candidate for the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding in the looming national election Daniel Heydenrych said he grew up in South Africa where he saw the societal harm caused by hateful and divisive policies He is alarmed by the rise of intolerance globally and the prevalence of reactionary extremist rhetoric that seeks to normalize discrimination and attack civil liberties and human rights Members of the Ridge Meadows RCMP will be meeting with the public in Pitt Meadows to answer questions and engage with the community.  members of the force will be at C Market Coffee from 10:30 a.m "We hope that you will be able to join us for a cup of java and a little chat," said the RCMP online