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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A major Ridge Meadows RCMP drug investigation has suffered another setback after a BC Supreme Court judge ruled three search warrants used in the case violated an accused trafficker’s Charter rights. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/9eSlzuI #Crime #TheRidge
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Judge finds more Charter breaches in Ridge Meadows RCMP's largest drug case – The Ridge
A major Ridge Meadows RCMP drug investigation has suffered another setback after a BC Supreme Court judge ruled three search warrants used in the case violated an accused trafficker’s Charter rights.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Pitt Meadows council approves the North Lougheed Area Plan at Sept. 29 meeting; policy framework set for a major future development that could bring thousands of new homes, businesses, new east-west road to lands along Lougheed Highway. More in The Ridge: buff.ly/5rQ4IZX #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Pitt Meadows council approves North Lougheed Area Plan after decades of debate – The Ridge
Pitt Meadows council has approved the North Lougheed Area Plan, setting the policy framework for a major future development that could bring thousands of new homes, businesses and a new east-west…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Pitt Meadows council voted unanimously Sept. 22 to designate the Sheridan Hill neighbourhood as a filming “hot spot” for evening filming while the city undertakes a broader review of its film policy. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/3iqovA0 #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Pitt Meadows tightens night filming rules after Sheridan Hill petition calls for halt – The Ridge
Pitt Meadows is putting a 9 p.m. hard stop on filming in the Sheridan Hill neighbourhood after residents raised concerns about late-night productions, noise, bright lights and repeated disruptions…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Thousands of people packed downtown Maple Ridge for the third annual Our Neck of the Woods festival, with the city estimating attendance was roughly in line with the event’s previous two years. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/hJZfhQo #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Thousands pack downtown Maple Ridge for Our Neck of the Woods festival – The Ridge
Thousands of people packed downtown Maple Ridge for the third annual Our Neck of the Woods festival, with the city estimating attendance was roughly in line with the event’s previous two years.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Just over 24 hours remain in our fifth anniversary reader support campaign - help us reach our goal of 20 recurring supporters before it ends on Sept. 11! Help make The Ridge's next five years possible by making a contribution (of any size) today: buff.ly/uzD6EC0 #TheRidge
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Pitt Meadows council has moved a long-debated plan for a major new neighbourhood north of Lougheed Highway closer to reality, despite concerns the proposal could open the door to further losses of agricultural land. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/GTTAzb9 #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Pitt Meadows council advances North Lougheed Area Plan to public hearing – The Ridge
Pitt Meadows council has moved a long-debated plan for a major new neighbourhood north of Lougheed Highway closer to reality, despite concerns the proposal could open the door to further losses of…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This year marks five years of The Ridge, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows's independent local news source. Our reader support campaign started this week - we're calling on 20 readers to be recurring supporters by Sept. 11. Celebrate five years with us & be a supporter today: buff.ly/Duk7B4i #TheRidge
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A major widening of Lougheed Highway east of Maple Ridge is now complete, eliminating the last two-lane, undivided section of the highway connecting the city with Mission. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/a468zY3 #MapleRidge #Transportation #TheRidge
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Lougheed Highway widening complete between Maple Ridge and Mission – The Ridge
A major Lougheed Highway widening project east of Maple Ridge is now complete, eliminating the last two-lane, undivided section of the highway connecting to Mission.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The finding, announced Aug. 14, reverses an earlier conclusion from conservation officers that the bear killed by Maple Ridge RCMP was not responsible for attacking the child. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/9sdXs0B #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Bear killed after attack on three-year-old Maple Ridge girl was responsible, DNA confirms – The Ridge
A black bear killed by police after attacking a three-year-old girl in the backyard of her Maple Ridge home was, in fact, the animal responsible for the attack, the BC Conservation Officer Service…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
BC Conservation Officer Service says bear killed by police last Sunday was not the attacker. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/oPuNphi #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Three-year-old Maple Ridge girl hospitalized after black bear attack in backyard – The Ridge
A three-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital after being attacked by a black bear while playing in the backyard of her family's Maple Ridge home Sunday.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
We're at the inaugural Pitt Meadows Blueberry Festival in Spirit Square right now: come visit our booth there & say hi to your local community newsletter! 🫐 The 2026 Pitt Meadows Blueberry Festival runs 10am-3pm today (Aug. 9) - visit farmersandmore.org for more info... #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Maple Ridge is introducing new rules for building in flood-prone areas, with council unanimously adopting the city’s first comprehensive Floodplain Management Bylaw. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/6X1r8rF #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge adopts first comprehensive floodplain bylaw, requiring higher building standards in flood-risk areas – The Ridge
Maple Ridge is introducing new rules for building in flood-prone areas, with council unanimously adopting the city's first comprehensive Floodplain Management Bylaw.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Maple Ridge has unanimously endorsed an ambitious long-term plan to restore McKenney Creek. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/wczqbpi #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge approves decades-long plan to restore McKenney Creek, revive salmon habitat – The Ridge
Maple Ridge has unanimously endorsed an ambitious long-term plan to restore McKenney Creek, setting the stage for decades of environmental work aimed at improving water quality, reducing flood risks,…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
“Insulting,” “threatening,” and “out of touch” were just some of the words Pitt Meadows’ mayor used to describe a letter from B.C.’s housing minister warning the city it is at risk of failing to meet provincial housing targets. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/heLLJ1M #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Pitt Meadows mayor calls province’s warning over housing targets ‘insulting’ and ‘out of touch’ – The Ridge
During a July 21 discussion, council rebuked Housing and Municipal Affairs Minister Christine Boyle letter made in response to the city’s six-month housing progress report, which warned that…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Maple Ridge council votes to delay next phase of Zero Carbon Step Code; majority of councillors say local construction data needed before requiring new homes to meet province’s highest municipal emissions standard. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/hDbNmh4 #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge delays tougher zero-carbon building rules by one year, citing need for local data – The Ridge
Maple Ridge council has voted to delay the next phase of its Zero Carbon Step Code by a year, with a majority of councillors saying they need local construction data before requiring new homes to…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Metro Vancouver and the City of Pitt Meadows have reached a long-term agreement to protect an additional 63 hectares of forested land at the Codd Wetland Ecological Conservancy Area. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/iOiaTYo #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Metro Vancouver, Pitt Meadows expand Codd Wetland conservancy by 63 hectares – The Ridge
Metro Vancouver and the City of Pitt Meadows have reached a long-term agreement to protect an additional 63 hectares of forested land at the Codd Wetland Ecological Conservancy Area.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
A Vancouver man working as a registered massage therapist in Maple Ridge has been charged with sexual assault following an investigation into allegations involving a youth patient. More in The Ridge: buff.ly/sTTKfNk #Crime #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge massage therapist charged with sexual assault involving youth patient – The Ridge
A Vancouver man working as a registered massage therapist in Maple Ridge has been charged with sexual assault following an investigation into allegations involving a youth patient.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Maple Ridge has formally adopted a long-awaited plan that will pave the way for a new industrial employment hub in northeast Maple Ridge. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/b2GNJIP #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge approves long-term plan for 500-acre industrial area – The Ridge
Maple Ridge has formally adopted a long-awaited plan that will pave the way for a new industrial employment hub in northeast Maple Ridge.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (YPK) is pushing back against concerns raised in a recent opinion article that warned of potential health risks from lead emissions associated with growing flight activity at the airport. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/FmnaRXm #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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YPK defends operations after concerns raised over leaded aviation fuel – The Ridge
The Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (YPK) is pushing back against concerns raised in a recent opinion article that warned of potential health risks from lead emissions associated with growing flight…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
On June 9, Maple Ridge council unanimously approved a new bylaw to replace Maple Ridge’s Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/dX84HwR #Housing #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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More Maple Ridge renters to receive redevelopment protections – The Ridge
Maple Ridge is expanding protections for tenants displaced by redevelopment, approving a new tenant protection bylaw to extend safeguards to renters who were previously left uncovered under the…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
“I think it’s a wonderful idea. I love it. Wrong location, and I’m saying that pretty strongly,” said Coun. Gwen O’Connell. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/mn36ZyV #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Pitt Meadows rejects proposal for vintage Mustang museum on farmland – The Ridge
Pitt Meadows council has rejected a proposal to turn part of a blueberry farm into a public vintage car museum.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
A fast-moving wildfire in the upper Rock Ridge area of Maple Ridge has now been brought under control after crews spent days battling flames in steep terrain along the edge of the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest More in The Ridge: buff.ly/l0xvnq3 #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Wildfire near Maple Ridge neighbourhood contained after multi-agency response – The Ridge
A fast-moving wildfire in the upper Rock Ridge area of Maple Ridge has now been brought under control after crews spent days battling flames in steep terrain along the edge of the UBC Malcolm Knapp…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Pitt Meadows council unanimously endorses next phase of planning for the North Lougheed Area, a 125-acre development envisioned as one of the city’s last major growth opportunities and a future economic engine along Lougheed Highway. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/i5s7CYa #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Pitt Meadows moves ahead with public consultation on massive North Lougheed vision – The Ridge
Pitt Meadows council has unanimously endorsed the next phase of planning for the long-discussed North Lougheed Area, a 125-acre development envisioned as one of the city’s last major growth…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Bitter dispute over ownership stakes in family-run A&W franchises tied to Maple Ridge has ended with BC Supreme Court judge ordering one brother to pay special costs after finding he repeatedly lied, fabricated evidence. More in The Ridge: buff.ly/Ag5ch6j #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Judge orders special costs after finding Maple Ridge A&W business dispute built on 'outright lies' – The Ridge
A bitter dispute over ownership stakes in a family-run A&W empire tied to Maple Ridge has ended with a BC Supreme Court judge ordering one brother to pay special costs after finding he repeatedly…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Pitt Meadows’ firefighter union is warning the city’s current staffing model is leaving crews stretched too thin after a residential fire over the weekend injured two firefighters and delayed operations. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/BbdvWtn #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Pitt Meadows' firefighters union warns staffing model ‘failing to keep up’ after weekend blaze – The Ridge
Pitt Meadows’ firefighter union is warning the city’s current staffing model is leaving crews stretched too thin after a residential fire over the weekend injured two firefighters and delayed…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Maple Ridge council is giving a development in a landslide-prone area one final chance to prove it can be built safely, but several councillors had lingering doubts given the history of the application. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/gUSbFx1 #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Landslide concerns linger as Maple Ridge gives developer final chance to prove safety – The Ridge
Maple Ridge council is giving a development in a landslide-prone area one final chance to prove it can be built safely, but several councillors had lingering doubts given the history of the…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
A Maple Ridge police shooting case could reshape B.C.’s wrongful death laws, after a judge allowed a first-of-its-kind Charter challenge. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/LWgwHd7 #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge police shooting case to test B.C. law excluding siblings from wrongful death claims – The Ridge
A Maple Ridge police shooting case could reshape B.C.’s wrongful death laws, after a judge allowed a first-of-its-kind Charter challenge.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Construction is now underway on a new Japanese garden at Jim Hadgkiss Park, a project the City of Maple Ridge says is intended to formally recognize a largely overlooked chapter of the community’s history. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/cUVCPjd #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge begins construction on Japanese garden honouring community’s lost history – The Ridge
Construction is now underway on a new Japanese garden at Jim Hadgkiss Park, a project the City of Maple Ridge says is intended to formally recognize a largely overlooked chapter of the community’s…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Pitt Meadows has achieved just 5.5 per cent of its provincially mandated first-year housing target, providing just six net units in the first six months since the order. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/Vm7clYn #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Pitt Meadows at just 5.5 percent of year-one housing target 6 months after provincial order – The Ridge
Pitt Meadows has achieved just 5.5 percent of its provincially mandated first-year housing target, providing just six net units in the first six months since the order.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Maple Ridge council has voted to move ahead with an internal review of elected officials’ pay, as it looks to set compensation rates for the next council following the October 2026 election. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/jgODSB0 #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge opts for in-house review of council pay before next election – The Ridge
Maple Ridge council has voted to move ahead with an internal review of elected officials’ pay, as it looks to set compensation rates for the next council following the October 2026 election.
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
A BC Supreme Court judge has ordered the owner of a fire-damaged Maple Ridge hotel to pay more than $1 million to a restoration company, ruling the owner breached its contract after receiving insurance funds but refusing to pass them on. More in The Ridge: buff.ly/WNnadJ9 #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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BC Supreme Court orders owner of Maple Ridge’s Art Infiniti Hotel to pay more than $1 million in unpaid fire restoration bills – The Ridge
A BC Supreme Court judge has ordered the owner of a fire-damaged Maple Ridge hotel to pay more than $1 million to a restoration company, ruling the owner breached its contract after receiving…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
A Maple Ridge-based manufacturer is being supported by the province to expand its production, create new products and hire more people. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/qkB6GAN #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge maker of hydroelectric piping gets $2M – The Ridge
A Maple Ridge-based manufacturer is being supported by the province to expand its production, create new products and hire more people. Through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund and the Look West…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
A new report is sounding the alarm for B.C. strata councils, saying that their budgets are wildly underfunded compared with other provinces and vulnerable for rainy days. More in The Ridge: buff.ly/FHhtiT9 #Housing #TheRidge
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‘Special levy tsunami’: Ridge Meadows stratas wildly underfunded: report – The Ridge
A new report is sounding the alarm for B.C. strata councils, saying that their budgets are wildly underfunded compared with other provinces and vulnerable for rainy days. OctoAI released its 2026…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The proposed bylaw is anticipated to return to council for consideration in May. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/JAI5NIB #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge needs renters to help form tenant protection bylaw – The Ridge
The City of Maple Ridge is looking for public input as it works to develop a Tenant Protection Bylaw for those who may displaced in the event of redevelopment, such as renters in purpose-built rental…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
The City of Maple Ridge is proposing a new property tax increase that is lower than the one staff presented to council last December. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/M7d0lEn #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge cuts down proposed property tax hike – The Ridge
The City of Maple Ridge is proposing a new property tax increase that is lower than the one staff presented to council last December. The city was looking at a 6.3 per cent property tax increase, but…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The city has written to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit with concerns about traffic operations, safe crossings, pedestrian safety, and lighting along Lougheed Highway, particularly between Haney Bypass and 203 Street. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/rZ3EdT8 #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge demands changes after 5 pedestrian deaths – The Ridge
The City of Maple Ridge is lobbying the province for more money and action after a rash of crashes and pedestrian deaths along Lougheed Highway. The city has written to the Ministry of Transportation…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Sport BC announced this week that Maple Ridge’s Larissa Franklin has been named the Harry Jerome Comeback Athlete of the Year recipient. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/H4IECo2 #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge woman battling cancer named 'comeback' athlete of the year – The Ridge
Sport BC announced this week that Maple Ridge’s Larissa Franklin has been named the Harry Jerome Comeback Athlete of the Year recipient. Franklin will be honoured at Sport BC’s Athlete of the Year…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Bus stops along Dewdney Trunk Road, Lougheed Highway rank among the busiest with no benches, reports transit advocacy group @movementyvr.bsky.social. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/Kx2D8yg #Transportation #MapleRidge #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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The busiest Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows bus stops with zero benches for riders – The Ridge
You’re going to want to sit down for this story – unless you are at certain bus stops in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows, where there might not be any seating. That’s the entire point, according to the…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
A push to add more purpose-built rentals is improving the vacancy rate for renters in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, according to a new federal report. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/MRUoL68 #Housing #MapleRidge #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Vacancy rate improves in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows – The Ridge
A push to add more purpose-built rentals is improving the vacancy rate for renters in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, according to a new federal report. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
The City of Maple Ridge is set to begin the Volker Park Improvements Project at the end of January; pedestrian access to the park will remain available during construction. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/DozEmzo #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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Maple Ridge has ambitious plans for Volker Park – The Ridge
The City of Maple Ridge is set to begin the Volker Park Improvements Project. Timeline: Construction is anticipated to begin at the end of January. Pedestrian access to the park will remain available…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The City of Pitt Meadows has announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Service Awards. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/t6op3SY #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Pitt Meadows honours citizens who make a difference – The Ridge
The City of Pitt Meadows announced the recipients of the 2025 Community Service Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations whose dedication, compassion and leadership make a meaningful…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The typical assessed value of a residential property in #MapleRidge has dropped by about three per cent, and in #PittMeadows by four per cent, according to BC Assessment, as a softening real estate market continues to be felt. More in this week's The Ridge: buff.ly/Uxp8bIl #TheRidge
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These are the most valuable homes in Ridge Meadows – The Ridge
The typical assessed value of a residential property in the City of Maple Ridge has dropped by about three per cent, and in Pitt Meadows by four per cent, according to the BC Assessment authority, as…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Every decision in our community, from city hall policies to neighbourhood improvements, affects our daily lives. Help us continue to provide a clear, independent perspective on what's shaping Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows by contributing to #TheRidge's End-of-Year Campaign: buff.ly/8wf3wsn
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
As the year comes to a close, we ask you to keep standing with us & local journalism at #TheRidge. Every contribution funds reporting that matters across Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows. Contribute to our End-of-Year Campaign from now till Dec. 31: readtheridge.com/support
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
In other news, Hanna Hett is leaving The Ridge to pursue new opportunities - we wish her all the best! You can check out her writing at hannahett.com. Chris Campbell will be taking the reins here at The Ridge: you may send story tips and feedback to him at hello@readtheridge.com! #TheRidge
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Hi, I’m Hanna. I’m a freelance journalist with an interest in covering the environment, global affairs, business, and politics. I’ve been published in The World, The Globe and Mail, Mongabay, WIRED,…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Today's issue of The Ridge newsletter is the last new edition of 2025: take care over the holidays and keep an eye out for our recap edition, coming to your inbox before the year is out! Sign up for The Ridge newsletter here: buff.ly/cir90BW #TheRidge
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Maple Ridge city council is increasing the amount of long-term bike parking spaces required in new builds. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/0CJYg7b #MapleRidge #TheRidge
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'A big improvement:' Maple Ridge updates parking bylaw, requiring additional long-term bike parking, more EV-ready spaces – The Ridge
Maple Ridge city council is increasing the amount of long-term bike parking spaces required in new builds. At a Dec. 16 council meeting, council adopted an updated off-street parking and loading…
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
In the first eleven months of 2025, the Friends in Need Food Bank added 530 new households — just over 1,000 individuals — to their weekly roster. Meanwhile, cash and food donations have dropped. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/EEOZMo6 #MapleRidge #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Local food bank supports hundreds of new households in 2025 – The Ridge
Cost of living is a major driver, says food bank manager
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The Ridge @readtheridge.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Pitt Meadows council is raising the alarm on a new bill that the province is floating — something they say could strip municipalities of some of their authority and cause public safety and environmental concerns. Read more in The Ridge: buff.ly/NKlXTp3 #BCPoli #PittMeadows #TheRidge
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Pitt Meadows says a proposed B.C. bill could reduce public safety – The Ridge
Pitt Meadows council is raising the alarm on a new bill that the province is floating — something they say could strip municipalities of some of their authority and cause public safety and…
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